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Patent GB-2363853-A (GB)
Title: Oscilloscope for automatically displaying feature of interest in waveform
Inventor: AZINGER FREDERICK A
IPC: G01R13/20
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A method of operating an oscilloscope includes acquiring waveform data using a group of default acquisition parameters, analyzing the acquired waveform data in accordance with a selected one of several rule sets and deriving an optimized group of acquisition parameters. The method then proceeds by acquiring waveform data using the optimized group of acquisition parameters, and displaying the waveform data acquired using the optimized group of acquisition parameters. The rule sets are stored in a memory 30 and each rule set may correspond to a feature of interest in a waveform, for example a peak or zero crossing. Application of a rule set allows the oscilloscope to automatically display that feature with an optimised set of acquisition parameters, thus giving an appropriate level of detail. The method can be varied by applying two rule sets or more, separately displaying the result from each, and allowing the user to select the most appropriate rule set from the display.
Patent GB-2378873-A (GB)
Title: Automated mixing of musical tracks
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: G10H7/00
Filed: 2001-04-28
Abstract: For the automated mixing of two tracks of music to effect a cross-fade, variations in combined output volume are reduced by analysing either the intrinsic amplitude at which each track was mastered or the output amplitude (subsequent to amplification) and modifying either the intrinsic amplitude or the amplification during the transition from one track to the other. The intrinsic amplitude may be analysed by detecting, e.g. using peak detectors 120-124, the amplitudes and timings of peaks in several frequency bands (channels Ch1-Ch3). Musical clashes during mixing can be avoided by analysing the intrinsic amplitudes of the two tracks at similar frequencies to detect the likelihood of a clash, and in the event a clash is detected, reducing the output of one of the tracks at the relevant frequency.
Patent GB-2363441-A (GB)
Title: Seal retainer for undersea hydraulic coupling
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: E21B33/038
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling has a male member 10 and a female member 20 with two ring-shaped hollow seals 38, 50 that engage the male member when it is inserted into the female member bore. A seal retainer 30 restrains implosion or radial movement of one of the hollow seals into the female member bore, with a projection 51 on the seal retainer that extends longitudinally into the hollow portion of the seal. The projection extends circumferentially around the end of the seal retainer adjacent its inner circumference.
Patent GB-2363292-A (GB)
Title: Interface
Inventor: LINDLAR HERIBERT
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-01-14
Abstract: An interface between base band circuitry and RF transceiver circuitry, particularly relating to the Bluetooth standard. The interface has a plurality of connectors (DBus) for controlling the RF transceiver circuitry including providing control information for changing the mode of operation of the transceiver, said modes including a transmit mode and a receive mode; at least first and second further connectors (RFBus) wherein in the transmit mode, one of said first and second connectors supplies data to the transceiver and the other is operable to perform a first function such as controlling the power amplifier in the RF circuitry and wherein, in the receive mode, one of said first and second connectors receives data from said RF module and the other is operable to perform a second function different from the first function.
Patent GB-2379096-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for making an RF connection to an RF module
Inventor: PENIKET NEIL
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: An RF module having a planar connector area, preferably a PCB, for connection to a coaxial cable 18 and for test probing. The connector area comprises a conductive outer area 6 and a conductive inner area 8, the outer area 6 substantially but not wholly encloses the inner conductive area 6, and the inner and outer conductive areas 6,8 are electrically isolated by an intermediate insulative area 10. The arrangement of the conducting areas 6,8 permits access for a soldering iron (15, Fig 3) to the inner conductive area 8.
Patent GB-2371388-A (GB)
Title: Accessing and processing data in a distributed environment
Inventor: SIMPSON SHELL S
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A client computer 12 receives downloaded active content 32, 36, including generic (i.e. non-location-specific) access instructions, from an external networked server 14,16, and executes the instructions to access target data 23 identified by user input 22. The target data may be document or image data for local display at 21 or remote printing (710, Fig 7) under the control of the active content, and may be associated with a particular user by use of an assigned user-identifier. The active content may be HTML, Java¹ script, Java¹ program or C-Sharp code, which executes as an extension 24 of a Web browser 18.
Patent GB-2385332-A (GB)
Title: A Treatment for Stainless Steel Plates for use in Electrochemical Cells
Inventor: HODGSON DAVID RONALD
IPC: C25F3/06
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrochemical cell assembly in which at least one component which is exposed to the chemical environment during operation of the cell comprises a stainless steel component. The method comprising treating a surface of the stainless steel, prior to incorporation in the assembly, with an electrical current while contacted to an electrolyte. The viscosity of the electrolyte is selected in conjunction with other conditions to secure a reduction in the interfacial resistance associated with said surface. A fuel cell plate formed with fluid flow channels, is also treated in this way and a fuel cell stack with said treated plates. This stack may comprise: a plurality of fuel cell units, each of which contains a proton-exchange membrane separating the cell into anolyte and catholyte chambers and is provided with an anode and a cathode on opposite sides thereof: a separator plate, flow field plate or bipolar plate disposed between adjacent cell units; current collecting means comprising a pair of plates located one at each end of the stack; means for feeding the fuel to the anolyte chambers of the stack; and means for feeding an oxygen-containing gas to the catholyte chambers to the stack.
Patent GB-2378164-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic fluid flow control device for a speed dependent power steering
Inventor: BALLESTER ADRIAN
IPC: B62D5/065
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A hydraulic power steering system for a vehicle whereby it provides steering assistance at low speeds or when the vehicle is stationary, and at high speed the steering assistance is switched off to reduce fuel consumption. This is achieved by having an electric two way valve 8 in the fluid communication between the hydraulic pump 5 and the hydraulic control means 7. So at low speeds, the hydraulic fluid is pumped to the hydraulic control means to assist steering rack 3, and at high speeds assistance is disconnected and the hydraulic fluid is pumped to reservoir 9.
Patent GB-2378838-A (GB)
Title: Automatic identification of image regions of interest for user selection of a region of interest as a zoom target
Inventor: SLATTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Analysis of an image to automatically identify regions of interest in the image, presentation of the results of the analysis to a user and user selection of a region of interest as a zoom target are described. An image processor (9) analyses the image to automatically identify potential regions of interest. The user then operates an image selector (13) to select a region of interest as a zoom target, the selected region of interest being zoomed in a fashion desired by the user. The image processor (9) may pan over the image as zooming of the selected region of interest is performed in order to maintain the selected region of interest within the portion of image displayed on the display (11).
Patent GB-2374332-A (GB)
Title: Roller conveying apparatus
Inventor: RANSIL MATTHEW J
IPC: B60P1/52
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A track roller assembly comprises an inner channel member and an outer channel member, the outer channel member having opposing flanges with a conduit for receiving an air line for operating the assembly. An inflatable air bag is between the inner and outer channel members for raising and lowering the air bag. The supply air line, which is flexible and compressible, for operating the air bag, is releasably attached externally the channel members in and protected by the conduit by opposing spaced ribs. The supply air line is squeezed between the ribs during insertion into the conduit.
Patent GB-2393460-A (GB)
Title: Removing soil from a liquid using resuspending input means and desludging head
Inventor: HUTSON GRAHAM V
IPC: E02F3/88
Filed: 2002-09-30
Abstract: The solids removal apparatus comprises a desludging head on a movable support. The desludging head comprises an open chamber attached to a pump, a monitor and an input means. Preferably the input means sprays water to dilute and dislodge the soil. Preferably the monitor ensures that the liquid media contains no more than 10% w/w solids. Preferably the moving support is a bridge that travels along rails. Desludging heads help dislodge the sediment and then remove it by suction. The method of removing uranium contaminated sludge from aqueous ponds and settling tanks in the nuclear power industry is also claimed.
Patent GB-2380945-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered wound dressing
Inventor: JACQUES ELIZABETH JOAN
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-01-07
Abstract: A multi-layered wound dressing comprising: (a) an absorbent layer (2) having high absorbency but low lateral wicking rate; and (b) a transmission layer (6) having a high moisture vapour transmission rate overlying the side of said absorbent layer furthest from the wound. A spreading layer (4) having a high lateral wicking rate may be interposed between the absorbent and transmission layers.
Patent GB-2395289-A (GB)
Title: Structured light generator
Inventor: LEWIN ANDREW CHARLES
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A structured light generator (2) for illuminating a scene with a two dimensional pattern of intensity, such as an array of distinct spots or array of lines has a light source (4) such as an LED arranged to illuminate the input face of a light guide such as kaleidoscope (6). The light guide is a solid or hollow tube, generally of a constant, regular cross section which is arranged to create multiple images of the light source. Projection optics such as lens (8) is arranged to project the array towards the scene. The structured light generator (2) may be used with a range finding apparatus such as an imaging range finding system.
Patent GB-2396169-A (GB)
Title: Downhole separation of oil and water
Inventor: REZGUI FADHEL
IPC: E21B43/38
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A downhole apparatus for separation of oil and water comprises a vertical section 10 extending from the surface 12 to a depth below an oil-bearing formation 16, and a horizontal section 20 extending from the vertical section 10. A first valve 22 is located in the downhole apparatus, and is operable to prevent a flow of fluid from the vertical section 10 into the horizontal section 20. Furthermore, a secondary valve 24 is also located in the downhole apparatus, and is operable to prevent a flow of fluid from the portion below the horizontal section 20 into the horizontal section 20 or into the vertical section 10. A method of producing oil from a well comprises allowing the oil and water to flow into the vertical section 10 via the horizontal section 20 and the valve 22, until there is an equilibrium pressure between the oil-bearing formation 16 and the vertical section 10, such that the oil and water will begin to separate under gravity. Gas is then injected down the vertical section 10 to force the water out of the vertical section 10 via the valve 24. Then more oil and water will enter the vertical section 10 via the horizontal section 20 and the valve 22.
Patent GB-2398536-A (GB)
Title: Drawing pin insertion device
Inventor: DAVIES BRIAN HUGH
IPC: B25C3/00
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A drawing pin insertion device comprises a magazine 20 for containing a series of drawing pins P having their heads flat against a longitudinal surface 21 of the magazine, and an applicator 30 having a receptacle disposed across a head end surface 31 of the head and having an outer wall 32 formed with a slot 34 extending inwardly from an open side of the receptacle. A guide surface 22 extends between the longitudinal surface 21 of the magazine 20 and the head end surface 31 to guide each successive drawing pin P from the magazine and into a ready-position within the receptacle, in which the head of the pin P lies against the head end surface 31 and its pointed shaft projects outwardly through the slot 34. Each drawing pin P has a peripheral surface for abutting the peripheral surface of the head of the adjacent drawing pin, the thickness of the head at its periphery being at least 1 mm.
Patent GB-2387462-A (GB)
Title: A system for providing media programmes and advertising content to consumers
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A system for supplying media provided by one or more suppliers to a number of consumers across a network 40 though an intermediary comprises a supplier unit 10,20,30 adapted to supply to the intermediary a "supply offer" price indicative of the price that the supplier is offering to supply a combination of media content and/or advertisements to consumers connected to the network and a consumer unit 50,60,70 which is adapted to provide to the intermediary a "consume offer" price indicative of the price that the consumer is prepared to pay for a selection of media and advertisement. The intermediary 80 is adapted to establish an auction between the supplier making "supply offers" and the consumer making "consume offers" to establish agreed transactions between a supplier and a consumer. The system allows consumers to control the amount of advertising received, and therefore cost of content.
Patent GB-2401561-A (GB)
Title: A profile element provided with a decorative layer and a UV stable layer
Inventor: LOWE PETER ANTHONY
IPC: E06B3/30
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A profile element (10) having a body (11) comprising a polymer material, a decorative layer (12) applied to the body and a coating layer (13), wherein the coating layer comprises a UV stable polymer. The coating layer (13) may comprise urethane acrylate, the body (11) may comprise UV resistant PVC (PVCu) and the decorative layer (12) may comprise a UV stable ink. The profile element (10) may comprise a building profile for external use. A method for providing the profile element (10) is described, in which the decorative layer (12) is applied to the body (11) and then the coating layer (13) is applied. When the coating layer (13) is urethane acrylate, the method may comprise the steps of applying a material to form the coating layer (13) and illuminating the material with ultraviolet light.
Patent GB-2401099-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in valves for pressurised dispensing containers
Inventor: ALLSOP PAUL
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A metering valve comprising a valve stem 11 co-axially slidable within a metering chamber 13; ```an outer seal 17 operative to seal an outer end of said metering chamber; ```an inner seal 18 operative to seal an inner end of said metering chamber; ```wherein a volume of said metering chamber is defined by a chamber body comprising an annular wall, an outer flange 37 and an inner flange 39 wherein said outer-flange 37 physically supports an innermost surface of the outer seal 17 and said inner flange 39 physically supports an outermost surface of the inner seal 18.
Patent GB-2402389-A (GB)
Title: Water repellent alkylsiliconate composition
Inventor: DUNN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: C08L5/00
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A water repellent composition containing an alkali metal alkylsiliconate, xanthan gum, an alkylene glycol, and optionally water, can be used to provide mineral building materials, particularly those that are porous, such as masonry building blocks and concrete with water repellent properties. A preferred alkylsiliconate is potassium methylsiliconate and preferred alkylene glycols are mono-ethylene or mono-propylene glycol. An alkali metal hydroxide, for example potassium hydroxide, may also be included in the composition.
Patent GB-2402185-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle restraint apparatus
Inventor: WHITEMORE JOHN ANDREW
IPC: F16M11/00
Filed: 2003-05-24
Abstract: A vehicle restraint apparatus (ie. stand / frame for use on a test bench / test bed) which comprises clamp means 22 for engaging a fixed connection on a vehicle (eg. lashing/towing eye), the clamp means 22 being mounted adjacent the vehicle and having means for positionally adjusting the clamp means 22 to bring it into engagement with the fixed connection. The clamp means 22 may comprise a pair or jaws 24,25, which are mounted on a displaceable member 23 which. Said displaceable member 23 may be mounted in a block 20 which is movable up and down a vertical column 19. The vertical column 19 is in turn mounted on displaceable members 14, 18 which can move lengthwise or breadthwise relative to the vehicle. The apparatus may comprise a counterbalancing gas strut. During testing, the vehicle's movement in the lateral and longitudinal direction is restrained, but not vertical movement.
Patent GB-2396587-A (GB)
Title: Air bag assembly
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: An air bag assembly, for mounting on the interior panel of a vehicle, comprises a reinforcing rib 30 disposed about the periphery of an opening 24. The rib supports a metallic air bag door 68 and further serves to guide the air bag 104 upon deployment. The panel comprises a base layer 62, a sponge layer 108 and a skin 106 and the air bag door 68 is attached to the underside of the panel and hidden from the occupants of the vehicle. The base layer 62 of the panel may comprise fingers 88 which extend into the opening and provide further support for the air bag door.
Patent GB-2396176-A (GB)
Title: Subsea wellhead equipment
Inventor: DEBERRY BLAKE T
IPC: E21B33/035
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A wellhead apparatus which includes a spool (10) for use in a horizontal tree and having a vertical bore (11) there through, and a tubing hanger (12) adapted to be lowered into and landed within the bore of the spool to suspend a tubing string (52) on the lower end of the tubing hanger within the wellbore. The spool has a radial opening (20) there through to receive a bellows (21) which forms a fluid passageway removably mounted within the opening by means of a flange on the outer end of the bellows releasably connected to the outer side of the spool. The tubing hanger has an opening (50) there through which includes a lateral portion (51A) connecting with its outer diameter and a vertical portion (51B) leading to a pressure responsive operator for a tubing safety valve. The passageways have seal surfaces on their opposing ends, and the end of the stem (61) is engaged by the seal surface of the bellows to open the poppet (62) as the hanger is lowered. An insert (60) with in the lateral portion of the hanger opening has a bore which forms a fluid passageway adapted to be opened and closed by a poppet valve mounted on a stem.
Patent GB-2397912-A (GB)
Title: Priority filtering content of user feedback
Inventor: LIENHART DEBORAH A
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A method and system for prioritizing user feedback is disclosed. In one method embodiment, a first feedback (105) is received from a user (101). This embodiment of the present invention then assigns a value (140) of the first feedback (105). In addition, the present embodiment assigns a rating (150) to the user (101) based on the value of the first feedback (105). In so doing, when a second feedback (105) is received from the user (101), the present embodiment can apply the rating (150) of the user (101) to the second feedback (105) received from the user (101).
Patent GB-2400727-A (GB)
Title: Low vibration wafer stage for ion implantation
Inventor: OKADA KEIJI
IPC: H01L21/677
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A wafer stage has a counterbalancing mass which moves in a parallel and opposite direction to the wafer stage to maintain a constant centre of gravity. The velocity of the wafer stage relative to the counterbalancing mass is controlled to minimise noise and vibration, thus ensuring greater pattern accuracy during ion implantation processes performed on dies when the wafer stage is moved at high speeds in a reciprocating manner.
Patent GB-2400678-A (GB)
Title: Polymeric optical switch using liquid metal
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: A polymeric optical switch in which a switching channel (106) is formed in a polymer layer (104). The channel (106) maybe formed by a micro-machining technique such as laser ablation or photo-imaging. A liquid metal switch is contained within the switching channel. The liquid metal switch operates by blocking or unblocking the optical path through the switching channel using a volume of liquid metal (506 and 508). Contact pads (502, 130 and 504) within the switching channel are wettable by the liquid metal eg mercury and provide a latching mechanism for the switch. The polymer layer (104) may be located between two transparent switch substrates (102 and 120). Solder rings (114, 126) are attached to the perimeters of the transparent switch substrates. The solder rings (114, 126) are wettable by solder (128) and facilitate the creation of a hermetic seal between the substrates (102, 120). Optical connectors (110, 124) allow optical signals to be coupled through the transparent layers and the switching channel. Optic fibres 108,122, 310, 314 are shown. Heaters (304, 702, Fig 7) may be present in the switch. ,
Patent GB-2398413-A (GB)
Title: Bone simulation analysis
Inventor: LANGTON CHRISTIAN MCDONALD
IPC: A61B6/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A method of analysing a bone model, the bone model including an array of finite elements, the method including the steps of: (i) simulating the application of a load to a selected plurality of the elements and (ii) limiting the selected elements so that each moves an equal distance when the load application is simulated.
Patent GB-2404789-A (GB)
Title: A button for engaging an electrical switch
Inventor: GUTIERREZ JOSEPH
IPC: H01H51/22
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A button 31 for engaging an electrical switch (32, Fig 3) comprising: a button post 22 that transmits a vertical motion of the button to the electrical switch, an alignment post 23 that registers against the electrical switch and reduces lateral motion of the button, and at least two runners 24 that connect the button to a frame 25 and includes reinforcement 26 that stiffens the vertical motion of the button.
Patent GB-2409105-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid illuminator
Inventor: KUISMA JOUKO
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminator apparatus comprising one or more LEDs 4 and one or more current control components and/or other illuminator components 3 coupled in a thermally conductive manner to a circuit board 2. The circuit board 2, in turn, is in a thermally conductive manner integrated into a cooling element 1 which serves as a frame part of the illuminator in order to transfer heat generated by the LEDs and the current control components and/or the other components 3 through the circuit board 2 to the cooling element 1 and therefrom further to other structures of the illuminator and to an ambient environment.