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Patent GB-2364414-A (GB)
Title: Rider's alarm device
Inventor: LONG WILLIAM GERALD HANSLIT
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: An alarm device for giving a warning in the event of a rider being thrown from a horse or motorcycle. The alarm unit is housed in an impact-resisting case worn by the rider and is triggered in the event of breakage of a connection extending between the rider and horse or machine. The alarm unit 10 comprises a disconnection and trigger device 12, which has spring loaded contacts held apart under normal conditions, connected to a delay unit and local audio alarm device 14. The trigger device 12 also connects via a BITE unit (Built-in Test Equipment) 16 to an alarm transmitter 18 fed with information from a positioning unit 20. A reset unit 22 also connects with the trigger device 12 via the BITE unit.
Patent GB-2360521-A (GB)
Title: Genetic modification of starch in plants
Inventor: POULSEN PETER
IPC: C12N9/10
Filed: 2000-03-20
Abstract: There is described a transgenic plant which has reduced endogenous starch branching enzyme (SBE) activity and heterologous glucan branching (GBE) activity. Preferably endogenous SBE's are suppressed by antisense DNA. The invention also relates to plants having at least one species of starch in which the branching pattern is not wild-type. The expression of algal heterologous genes in potato is exemplified, particularly those from <I>Gracilaria lemaneiformis</I>.
Patent GB-2349902-A (GB)
Title: Slip assembly
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B23/01
Filed: 2000-04-28
Abstract: A slip assembly (20) for engaging a downhole tool and preventing it from rotating within a casing includes a frangible ring (22) and a plurality of slip pads (24,26) supported on the ring (22). The slip pads (24,26) preferably engage the downhole tool by a tongue and groove mechanism. Camming interfaces between each slip pad (24,26) and the tool comprise planar surfaces (27). The pads are moved outwardly by mechanical pressure on surfaces (27) which cause ring (22) to fracture. The carbide inserts (28) dig into the wall of the casing string and prevent axial movement in either direction as well as rotational movement.
Patent GB-2362303-A (GB)
Title: Repeater with controller for ensuring that the correct interpacket gap is written into an elasticity buffer
Inventor: GAVIN VINCENT
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2000-05-13
Abstract: To allow for tolerances in the clock speeds of different units in a communications network inter packet gaps (IPG) are inserted to provide bytes or words which can be dropped by the system. It is important that the IPG size is maintained when the signal is fed through a repeater. The unit for receiving and re-transmitting packets separated by inter packet gaps (IPG) has a FIFO store 23 with a first write state machine that is controlled by a clock recovered from the received signal and a second read state machine controlled by a local clock. The write state machine causes the bytes of received packets followed by a preselected number of successive IDLE words, representing the IPG, to be written into the FIFO. The read state machine reads the stored packets out of the FIFO a preselected number of bytes behind them being written in. Hence the system maintains the IPG despite slight differences between the recovered clock and the local system clock.
Patent GB-2349032-A (GB)
Title: Detecting either a change of scene or object movement within a scene
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 1997-09-11
Abstract: A method of analysing a sequence of video frames wherein a plurality of corresponding lines are sampled from a plurality of consecutive frames of the sequence; the content of the sampled lines is compared for corresponding lines in different frames; a measure of the difference in the content of the corresponding lines is calculated; a first signal is produced if the measure of difference exceeds a first predetermined threshold; and a second signal is produced, in the absence of the first signal, if the measure of difference exceeds a second predetermined threshold, lower than the first threshold.
Patent GB-2353336-A (GB)
Title: Seal assembly for a rod
Inventor: HEINL WERNER
IPC: F16J15/324
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: The seal assembly for separating a region at a higher pressure p1 from a lower pressure region p2 has a first, elastomeric, sealing element 5 having a sealing lip engaging the surface of a rod 2 and a second, PTFE, sealing element 6 having a substantially rectangular shape in cross-section. The PTFE element 6 has an inclined surface 7 meeting the rod at an angle   a   and a lubricating pocket 9 is formed between the two sealing elements, improving the friction behaviour of the seal.
Patent GB-2354127-A (GB)
Title: Portable radio terminal with an infra-red transmitter that is controlled in accordance with whether or not radio communication is happening
Inventor: MOTOHASHI TERUYUKI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A portable radio terminal with an infrared communication function prevents consumption power from increasing when a radio communication function and an infrared communication function are used at a same time. A radio communication function section (104) is judged whether in radio communication or not, and a driving current of an light emitting element (201) in an infrared communication function section (102). The driving current of the light emitting element (201) for an infrared communication is controlled in accordance with an operation of the radio communication function section (104), therefore, it is possible to loosen a condition for enabling infrared communication. As to restrictions for outputs from light emitting elements (201), a driving current of a light emitting element is controlled or plural light emitting elements having respective outputs are selectively driven.
Patent GB-2366786-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispenser for use with collapsible container
Inventor: SALLOWS GEOFF
IPC: B67D7/02
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A liquid dispenser suitable for use when dispensing soap, detergent, etc., comprises a support means 2 for a flexible or collapsible container 28. A connector means 6 connects an actuator (not shown) to a collapsible container 28, and is mounted for movement between a first position adjacent the support means 2 and a second position in which the connector means 6 connects with the collapsible container 28. The connector means 6 is preferably mounted on a carrier 4 on the support means 2 for movement between its first and second positions. The carrier 4 may be pivotally mounted on the support means 2. The connector means 6 preferably comprises a stopper 8, which is pivotally mounted on the carrier means 4. The collapsible container 28 includes a port 42 which is adapted to be engaged by the stopper 8 of the connector means 6. The port 42 has a stop valve (52, fig.10) located therein. Preferably, the container 28 has an elongate portion 60 of cruciform cross-section which extends within the container 28 to stop it from self-sealing.
Patent GB-2358052-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hyrdraulic coupling with dovetail seal
Inventor: SMITH ROBERT E
IPC: F16L17/035
Filed: 2000-10-09
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling comprises a ring-shaped seal 50 having a dovetailed interfit between a female coupling member 20 and a seal retainer 30. The seal also has a first surface (51, 55, fig 2) which engages a male member 17 inserted through the seal, and a second surface (52, 56, fig 2) which engages the female member. A cavity (53, 57, fig 2) between the first and second sealing surfaces is expandible in response to fluid pressure to urge the first surface radially inwardly, and the second surface radially outwardly. Poppet valves 22, 28 may be located in the ends of the male and female members that actuate when the members are coupled together.
Patent GB-2370033-A (GB)
Title: Container corner connectors
Inventor: URI FREIDLANDER
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: An open topped flat pack container, with or without a lid, is formed from a blank having a central base portion and flanking side wall portions and end wall portions that are folded upwardly to form the walls of the container. Each corner of the container is held together in the assembled state by a respective corner connector (24a-24d), wherein each corner connector comprises a pair of arms, the arms subtending an angle therebetween corresponding to the angle of the corner. Each arm has a channel extending therealong, the channel being internally stepped so that it has a relatively broad first part of its depth to fit over a relatively thick container wall and has a narrower second part to its depth, approaching the bottom of the channel, to more closely accommodate a narrower container wall. The connector can therefore engage over edges of inner flaps of the container which are spaced below the top edge of the corresponding wall.
Patent GB-2369710-A (GB)
Title: Coin Identification
Inventor: PANZERI EZIO
IPC: G07D5/08
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: An apparatus for identifying coins 8 comprises a coin path having a free fall portion 10, coins to be detected being in free fall whilst traversing said free fall portion 10 and an optical sensor 12 which is operable to detect opposite edges of a coin 8 traversing said free fall portion 10 to obtain dimensional characteristics of the coin 8 that may be used to identify it. The dimensional characteristics may include a diameter of the coin 8. The dimensional characteristics may include the presence of milling on both said opposite edges of the coin 8 and may also include a groove spacing value of the milling. The optical sensors 12 may comprise two CMOS linear array sensors 12 illuminated by one or more light sources. The coin path may include a stabiliser 6 in the from of two flexible wings which serve to guide said coin 8 to follow a predetermined path through said free fall portion 10. The apparatus may also include an inductive sensor 14 and a capacitive sensor. In an alternative embodiment the invention comprises a method of identifying coins 8.
Patent GB-2370132-A (GB)
Title: Procument system
Inventor: ARAM PAUL RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems for the acquisition, supply and management of goods and/or parts for goods. More particularly it relates to technical means for facilitating the provision of goods or parts from a manufacturer or distributor (204) to its customers (200), where the manufacturer is supplied by one or more suppliers (202). A computer system includes a database for storing parts-related data. The database is arranged for providing a first table comprising a part identifier and a corresponding indication of a level of stock of the identified part held by a supplier, and a second table comprising the part identifier and a corresponding indication of at least one order for the identified part from a customer. The system further includes a processor (218) coupled to the database for accessing the stored parts-related data, and communication means. The system software includes a first interface application (228) for accessing the first table to make an offer to supply the identified part to the requester; an order receiving application (226) for receiving an order to supply the identified part to the requester in response to the offer, and for storing the order in the data store; and a second interface application (230) to co-operate with the communication means to provide access for the supplier to the second table. The computer system achieves both reduced manufacturer/distributor inventory stock levels and, simultaneously, reduced part delivery times.
Patent GB-2371279-A (GB)
Title: A steering & guidance system for a wheeled vehicle utilising a hose-pipe as a rail track
Inventor: ADAMS DEREK CHARLES
IPC: A63H18/02
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: The hose-pipe 7 is laid on the ground and serves as a guidance rail for the vehicle having its supporting wheels 5 attached to bogies and placed astride the hose. An electric motor 8 is positioned above a bogie 3 and provided with a means of transmission 9 to the wheels 5 below. Alternatively, drive can be to a hose-pipe engaging roller.
Patent GB-2372214-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler cover
Inventor: BAMBER DEREK IAIN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: An inhaler cover 10 comprises a sheath 12 with openings 14, 16 at each end to enable the insertion of an inhaler and means 20 on an inside surface of the cover to releasably secure the cover to the inhaler. In a preferred embodiment, the cover may have a groove or ridge to engage a corresponding ridge or groove on the inhaler and a luminescent strip 24. A clip 22 and a projection 18 to enable the cover to stay upright may also be provided on its external surface (Figure 2; not shown). The outer surface of the cover may be moulded in the shape of cartoon characters or animals for aesthetic appeal.
Patent GB-2365601-A (GB)
Title: Modular computer with hinged connector
Inventor: LAI CHENGSHING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: A modular computer, comprises an independent output means or display 3 integrated with a main processor, an input means 2 and connecting part 1. One end of the connecting part is hinged to the input means, and the other end is connected to the independent output means integrated with the main processor. Therefore the independent output means integrated with the main processor can either be connected to the input means or conveniently be separated from the input means so as to be used independently. The input means may be a keyboard.
Patent GB-2364012-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling a laser-equipped machine tool
Inventor: SCOTT WILLIAM B
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A control system is provided for a laser-equipped machine tool which is capable of preventing self-burning. The temperature of the workpiece (34) proximate the cut is monitored (71,72,73), and a numerical control (96) compares the actual workpiece temperature to a prestored temperature limit, empirically determined, which is predictive of the onset of self burning. If the workpiece temperature approaches or reaches the limit, an abort signal is generated. Upon generation of an abort signal the control processor (88) deenergizes the laser to prevent commencement of self-burning. In addition the processor (88) stores the cuffing parameters and the coordinate locations of the aborted cut, so that the processor can later return to finish the cut, and sets a cool-down timer (98). The processor (88) then causes movement to a next available cuffing position, tests the temperature at that position, then commences cutting. When cuffing in the second location is complete, if a cool-down timer (98) has expired, the cuffing head is traversed to the aborted position, and then the processor (88) retrieves stored information and completes the cut.
Patent GB-2365532-A (GB)
Title: Foldable alpha numeric keyboard device
Inventor: SANDBACH DAVID LEE
IPC: H01H13/702
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable alpha numeric keyboard device configured to input data items into a computer or similar processing device. The keyboard device comprises a first electrically conductive fabric sheet, a second electrically conductive fabric sheet and an interface circuit configured to supply voltages to and receive outputs from said keyboard. In addition; the keyboard is configured to produce an output in response to a mechanical interaction and the interface circuit is arranged to respond to the mechanical interaction and to provide a data item to a computer or similar processing device.
Patent GB-2374329-A (GB)
Title: Articulated vehicle with steering accumulator
Inventor: BROWN DAVID JOHN BOWES
IPC: B62D53/00
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: An articulated vehicle has an energy generation and storage system responsive to angular changes during steering. The vehicle's trailer unit 2 has an upper main chassis 3 pivotally connected to a lower bogey chassis 4. During steering, increases in the angle between the trailer and bogey cause hydraulic pressure to be generated by a hydraulic ram 22 and stored in an accumulator. The hydraulic pressure results in a resistance force through the ram which can reduce over-steer. A signal from a load detector controls a pressure relief valve. During the release of accumulator pressure, the hydraulic ram assists the decrease in angle, thus reducing under-steer when turning out of lock.
Patent GB-2365465-A (GB)
Title: Cement diverter for cementing a junction.
Inventor: MILLS AUBREY C
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A seal ring (36, fig. 10) lands on a shoulder (106, fig. 10) and upon slacking of weight, shear screws (24, fig. 2) shear and the internal mandrel (16, fig. 2) moves downhole, opening annular port 60. Cement is pumped downhole to cement a borehole junction, the port 60 allowing the return of excess cement. After pumping, the internal mandrel (16, fig. 2) is pulled up so that dogs (70, fig. 6) clear the edge 108 of sleeve (56, fig. 5), and expand radially. Setdown weight of the tool on the dogs (70, fig. 6) causes a pack off of the mechanical packer (figs. 17-18 and 7-8), sealing in the cement. The mandrel (16, fig. 2) is pulled up further so that the downhole end (110 fig. 17) clears edge 108 of the sleeve (56, fig. 5), allowing reverse circulation to take place.
Patent GB-2380309-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic device for reduction of EMI in audio circuitry
Inventor: WOLFE RICHARD
IPC: G11B33/14
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A magnetic device for reduction of EMI in a high fidelity audio apparatus (9) such as a preamplifier or CD player in a stereo system. The device comprises two disc-shaped permanent magnets (6) with their south poles in close proximity and their magnetic axes vertically co-aligned, resulting in a magnetic field gradient above and below a horizontal plane (P). Incident radio waves (8), eg. from a car ignition system or mains wiring, are deflected away from the audio apparatus (9) by the magnetic field gradient. The effect is enhanced by laminar mild steel plates (2) above and below the magnets (6) and by a loop antenna (4). A quartz crystal (7) is provided for absorption of electromagnetic waves (8) in the microwave region and the device has a housing of carbon-loaded plastics material (1) for additional EMI absorption. The perceived sound quality of the system is improved.
Patent GB-2369756-A (GB)
Title: Reception degradation warning in digital broadcast receiver
Inventor: SHIBUSAWA TORU
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: Digital receivers suffer from the "cliff effect" where the video/audio signal quality degrades suddenly without warning as degradation in the received signal exceeds the level that can be corrected by the receiver's error correction means. A viewer may mistake this for a receiver fault. To avoid this problem a digital broadcast receiver detects the reception condition of a broadcast signal and reports degradation to a viewer, by video and/or audio, while it is still within the error correctable range, that is, before it exceeds the amount that can be corrected. The report may be in the form of noise that is added to the signal to indicate the degree of degradation, e.g. before degradation reaches a point at which a screen "freezes", noise may be gradually added to the video signal, similar to an analog receiver. To minimise interruption, the report may be provided at a predetermined time which may be set by a user, e.g. for a few seconds at power on, power off or channel switching. This period may be exceeded if the degradation is continuously above a predetermined level. To avoid the report appearing on a video recording of a program, a second signal path can be provided to the video recorder, which path contains the signal without the report. In a second invention, the receiving condition of a broadcasting wave at the time of adjusting an antenna is stored. During viewing, the receiving condition is compared to the stored value to judge whether the receiving condition is liable to be degraded and if it is, a report is provided by video and/or audio, for example, by the insertion of noise or the display of a message such as, "The receiving condition is being worse than that at the time of adjusting an antenna. Please adjust the antenna again".
Patent GB-2380535-A (GB)
Title: Cam operated valve
Inventor: PARKER MARTIN JOHN
IPC: B63C11/22
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A valve (10) comprising at least one inlet (14) and at least one outlet (16) with a movable valve member (22) located at least in part in a fluid flow passage (15) between the inlet and outlet. An actuating means in the form of a rotatable D-shaped cam element (28) moves the valve member between its respective open and closed valve positions. In this way the actuating means can be moved in either the forward or reverse direction to open the valve. The valve may have spring return of closure member.
Patent GB-2372162-A (GB)
Title: Modem tuner
Inventor: COWLEY NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: H04B1/30
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A modem tuner of ZIF or NZIF type has a mixer (8) which receives first and second inputs in different frequency ranges via a multiplexer (5) from different sources such as cable (2) and satellite (1). A local oscillator (9) supplies signals via a bandswitch (25) which switches the local oscillator frequency range in synchronism with the selection of inputs by the multiplexer (5). The mixer (8) converts the selected incoming data stream to zero or near-zero intermediate frequency and this signal is filtered exclusively by a variable bandwidth low-pass filter (26) before being converted to the digital domain and demodulated (14).
Patent GB-2369039-A (GB)
Title: A blank for a cup holder
Inventor: MARLOW ROBERT
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A blank 1 for forming a holder for a cup (fig 3, 29) comprises a strip of card or other flexible material, having an upper edge 2 and a lower edge 3, and two end portions 4a, 4b being securable together to form a tube for receiving said cup (29), and one or more cuts in the strip which can be folded to form a pocket for receiving and retaining an accessory for the cup (29) or beverage contained therein. A primary cut 8 may be provided substantially parallel to the upper 2, lower 3 edges, a lower lip 10 of the cut being moved outwardly of the holder to define an upwardly opening pocket. The primary cut 8 may be arcuate with the centre of curvature of the cut being disposed in the direction of the lower edge 3, and secondary cuts 9a, 9b may be provided orthogonally at each end of the primary cut to facilitate opening of the pocket. A first non-linear cut may define a tab 17 and a pair of generally parallel, substantially linear cuts 18a, 18b may define a secondary strip 19 for defining a channel for receiving and retaining a spoon or other utensil. A pair of cuts (fig 8, 101a, 101b) may be provided having outer edges moveable outwardly of the holder to define orifices for receipt of the basal corners of a sugar sachet or the like.
Patent GB-2373143-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising base stations
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A communications network comprises a radio network controller (RNC) and a number of base stations. A system for and method of synchronising base stations, one of the base stations has the correct time. The out-of-synchronisation base stations are instructed to search for frequency acquisition transmissions, and base station having the correct time is instructed to make a continuous frequency acquisition transmission, the out-of-synchronisation base stations acquire the time and frequency of the frequency acquisition transmission. The continuous frequency acquisition may be completed over a time period of 0.7 to 50 ms, and all base stations are synchronised in less than one second. When an out-of-synchronisation base station has acquired the frequency from the base station with the correct time, the now-in-synchronisation base station preferably signals this to the RNC, and produces its own frequency acquisition transmissions. Frequency shift acquisition is performed in a first course step followed by a fine tuning step using an automatic frequency control loop.