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Patent GB-2377771-A (GB)
Title: Electronic information storage and retrieval system
Inventor: LANDALE PETER DAVID ROPER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: A system 1 for the storage and retrieval of electronic information, the system comprising: a repository 7 for unstructured storage of a plurality of electronic information items 11; a view applicator 17 for applying a view 19 to said repository, said view defining a structure for one or more of the information items stored in the repository, and means for retrieving one or more of the information items relating to the view applied.
Patent GB-2357041-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball and method of making same
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A unique golf ball (100-800) and related methods of manufacturing are disclosed in which the golf ball (100-800) comprises one or more metal mantle layers (20) and a cellular or liquid core component (40, 50). The golf ball (100-800) also comprises an optional polymeric spherical substrate (30) inwardly disposed relative to the one or more metal mantle layers (20). The golf balls according to the present invention exhibit improved spin, feel and acoustic properties. Furthermore, the one or more interior metal layers (20) prevent, or at least significantly minimize coefficient of restitution loss from the golf ball (100-800) and significantly increases the moment of inertia of the golf ball (100-800).
Patent GB-2374512-A (GB)
Title: Body warmer
Inventor: VILLIS GARY DAVID
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A body warmer, comprising a thermally insulating jacket 100 and means 101, 102, 103 for attaching the jacket to a body, wherein the jacket includes a layer of a heat storage medium. More specifically the jacket is designed to supply warmth to new born animals such as lambs which are often born out of doors, thus preventing death by hypothermia. The heat storage medium, preferably a gel with a high thermal capacity such as aqueous sodium acetate, allows the jackets to be preheated before use. The jackets may also be waterproofed, treated with a pungent material to deter predators such as foxes and fitted with a carrying handle.
Patent GB-2368241-A (GB)
Title: Transmission power control in a CDMA system
Inventor: MOTOYOSHI GEN
IPC: H04B1/3822
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: Before a mobile station 2 becomes dormant, power control channels of forward and reverse links are established between the mobile station and a base station 1 independently of traffic channels of forward and reverse links. When the mobile station becomes dormant, a dormant power control signal is transmitted from the base station to the mobile station through the power control channel of the forward link. Then a dormant power control process is carried out at the mobile station, in accordance with the dormant power control signal transmitted from the base station, to produce a reference data signal subject to the dormant power control process. In response to the power-controlled data signal, the base station produces the dormant power control signal in accordance with a reception level of the reference data signal. Thus, closed loop power control for a dormant mobile station is achieved. Furthermore, the traffic channels of the forward and reverse links may be broken off prior to the step of transmitting the dormant power control signal. Additionally the mobile station may share the power control channels with other mobile stations in the same service area.
Patent GB-2369199-A (GB)
Title: Control of remote soft phases in a process control system
Inventor: SHERIFF GODFREY R
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A process control system includes an executive routine located at a first node of a process control system, one or more soft phases located at other nodes remote from the first node and communication software located in the each of the nodes to enable the executive routine to call and execute the soft phases that are at nodes remote from the first node. This operation may reduce loading or communication traffic on the batch executive node and enables the operator to interact with a soft phase at a workstation or node that is convenient to the operation of the soft phase, which makes the operator's task easier and results in faster execution of the soft phase.
Patent GB-2388644-A (GB)
Title: Transversely displaced ball valve member
Inventor: WEDGWOOD DENIS
IPC: G10D9/04
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: A valve particularly intended to act as a water key for a musical wind instrument comprises a ball 17 captively mounted inside a housing 15 and a spring 18 which biases the ball 17 into an inlet aperture 12 of the valve. An annular actuator 20 extends around the housing 15 and comprises a plurality of projections 21 which extend radially inwardly through the housing 15, the inner ends of the projections 21 surrounding the ball 17. In use, when the actuator 20 is pushed in any radial direction, the projections 21 dislodge the ball 17 from the inlet aperture 12 to open the valve and to allow fluid to pass into the valve through the inlet aperture 12 and out an aperture 16 in the valve. When the actuator 20 is released, the ball 17 returns to its normal position under the spring bias to close the apertue 12.
Patent GB-2386761-A (GB)
Title: Protecting edge terminals on circuit board
Inventor: STAPLES EDWARD MARTIN
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2002-03-23
Abstract: A circuit card which has along one edge a tab 10 bearing an array of terminal contacts 14, and neighbouring wings 21, 22 relative to which the tab is inwardly recessed whereby the tab is protected against physical damage. Further protection may be provided by a sacrificial piece 15 attached to the wings 21,22 by frangible lugs 17-20 so as to span the recessed tab 10. More than one tab may be provided between adjacent wings.
Patent GB-2377995-A (GB)
Title: Water detection device with co-planar electrodes
Inventor: VARDILL NICHOLAS
IPC: G01M3/04
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A device for detecting water comprises a water absorbent substrate 8, a pair of spaced electrically conducting elements 10, 11 in contact with the substrate and occupying a common plane, an electrolyte 9 on or in the substrate in the region between the elements and connecting means 13 for connection to an electrical circuit. In the presence of absorbed water an electrical current flows between the elements via the substrate and electrolyte. The elements may be patterned electrodes (e.g. interdigitated branches) and may be applied directly to the substrate or onto a carrier surface. The electrodes may be sandwiched between two layers 7, 8 of water absorbing material. A current source in the electrical circuit may be external or be the device itself (acting as an electrochemical cell). The device may signal the amount of water detected, may communicate the presence of water in order to cut off water/electricity supply, and an alarm may vary with time. The signal can depend on a threshold value. The device is intended to detect leaks from domestic appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, fridges, freezers, water tanks etc...
Patent GB-2379760-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for normalisation of floating point significands by left shifting of a first register according to flag states
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: G06F5/01
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A first register block 350b holds the exponent and significand (mantissa) of a first floating point number whilst a second register block 350a holds the exponent and significand of a second floating point number. A plurality of flags associated with the first register block have states dependent on the first significand. A logic shifts the first significand left to normalise the significand, e.g. following a floating point operation. Preferably the I<SP>th</SP> flag, where I is a non-negative integer, represents the state of the 2<SP>I</SP> most significant bits of the first significand and a left shift of 2<SP>I</SP> is performed if the I<SP>th</SP> flag is set. The apparatus is preferably part of a processing element which in turn is a constituent of a single instruction multiple data (SIMD) massively parallel processor (MPP).
Patent GB-2378624-A (GB)
Title: A bridge with a separate bridge protocol entity for each port
Inventor: KITAGAWA MITSUHIRO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: In prior art systems networks are formed by connecting LANs together using bridges and configuration bridge protocol data units (configuration-BPDUs) are passed between the bridges. Prior art bridges contain a single bridge protocol entity per bridge, which processes configuration-BPDUs using a spanning tree algorithm to configure the network. In the bridge of the present application a plurality of bridge protocol entities 30, 31 are provided in the bridge, and ports 10/11, 60/61 of the bridge are assigned to bridge protocol entities in a one-to-one relationship to enable the ports to participate respectively in different spanning trees 100, 101. Spanning tree division is thus facilitated and division of the broadcast domain is avoided.
Patent GB-2378497-A (GB)
Title: Providing input signals
Inventor: BUSTAMANTE EUGENIO
IPC: H04N13/239
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: Apparatus for providing input signals to a device such as a computer (1) to be controlled by a n operator comprises means (3) for generating a virtual image (2) of an interface tot he device to be controlled, means (5) for detecting the position of an operating member (4) actuated by the operator, and means (6, 7, 3) for generating a virtual image (8) of the operating member (4), the arrangement being such that movement of the operating member image (8) in accordance with movement of the operating member (4) interacts with the interface image (2) to provide the input signals for the device. A method of providing the input signals is also disclosed. The detecting means (5) preferably comprises a stereoscopic image generator, while the means for generating the virtual images includes a virtual environment processor (3). The advantage of the apparatus and method lies in its ease of use, as the operating member can be held in a comfortable position.
Patent GB-2378200-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method and swivel for cementing a string of tubulars in a borehole
Inventor: SIMSON JAMES A
IPC: E21B33/05
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: Apparatus (200) and method for cementing a string of tubulars in a borehole which comprises an enclosure (210,220,230) having a bore (214,224,234) therethrough, a sphere canister (260) having a sphere aperture (264) therethrough, a sphere valve member (270) having a hold position in which said sphere aperture (264) is closed and a drop position in which said sphere aperture (264) is open, and a sphere (295) disposed in said sphere aperture (264). The sphere valve member (270) closes said sphere canister (260) to flow in said hold position and opens said sphere canister (260) to flow to release said sphere (295) in said drop position. A dart canister (240) is also provided in which a releasable dart (290) is disposed. A swivel (900) for cementing a string of tubulars in a borehole has an outer stationary member (920) with cement connections (940), and an inner rotating member (910) with a bore (905) therethrough. The outer stationary member (920) is formed from one piece. Also an assembly which comprises a swivel and a cementing manifold and further an apparatus for cementing tubulars in a borehole which comprises three launching units.
Patent GB-2391520-A (GB)
Title: Cover for an air-bag
Inventor: HONDIER THIERRY
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A cover for an air-bag, in the form of an envelope (20), comprises two sheets of material (21, 22) superimposed and connected at least at the side edges (24, 25) to form a pocket. One of the sheets of material extends beyond the pocket to form a mounting flap (29), the mounting flap being configured to engage with engagement elements (8) provided on a housing (2). A part of the pocket remote from the flap is cut away (26), this part is preferably provided with a strap (27) to retain a gas generator (40). The cover ir preferably made from a plastic material (e.g. polyethylene) and may be provided with adhesive to secure the cover to the housing. The housing defines a substantially "U" shaped channel with an upper flange (6) provided with the engagement elements to hold the envelope in position. The free edge of the mounting flap is preferably provided with an adhesive (34) to secure the flap to the housing.
Patent GB-2380699-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for finishing optical surfaces on lenses.
Inventor: DOOLEY JONATHAN M
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: In a conformable lap (12) and related method for finishing ophthalmic lens surfaces (64), a rigid base surface (18) of the lap defines a nominal ophthalmic lens curvature corresponding to a predetermined range of curvatures. A work surface (22) of the lap is defined by a thin, hard, polymeric material extending adjacent to the base surface (18) for contacting a selected ophthalmic lens surface (64) and conforming to the curvature of the selected surface. A selectively conformable substance (24) consisting of a mixture of thermoplastic and metallic particles forms a layer extending between the rigid base surface (18) and the work surface (22), and is selectively changeable between solid and non-solid forms. In its non-solid form the conformable substance (24) permits movement of the work surface (22) relative to the base surface (18) to conform to the curvatures of any one of a plurality of ophthalmic lens curvatures within the predetermined range of curvatures, and in its solid form the substance (24) fixes the work surface (22) in a position conforming to the curvature of a selected lens surface and retains the conforming position during finishing of the lens surface. A pad compensating device (80) is interposed between the work surface (22) and the optical surface (64) during formation of the lap surface (22) to account for finishing pad thickness during subsequent finishing of the lens.
Patent GB-2382872-A (GB)
Title: Under floor air cooled housing system for aircraft passenger seat electronic units
Inventor: SMALLHORN GEORGE R
IPC: B64C1/20
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: An under floor housing system for a plurality of passenger seat electronic units within an aircraft. The aircraft includes a passenger cabin with a floor 4 supporting a plurality of passenger seats 5 and has an air circulation system. The individual seat electronic units are connected to a master control and communicate via at least one conduit to a passenger interface. The units provide in-flight entertainment, communication services, and an electrical power supply. The under floor housing system comprises at least one housing 1, recessed beneath the floor surface 4 adjacent the passenger seats. Each housing has a removable top cover, side walls and a bottom wall, which together define an interior compartment. Air cooling means comprising an electric fan 27, and intake and outlet are in communication with the passenger cabin air circulation system. Cooling air is provided to each electronic unit within the interior compartment of each housing. The housing may include a temperature sensor, and/or a fan rotation sensor, both of which 28 may communicate with the master control. The fan blades may be feathered, and driven from 28 volt DC electric power. The housing may include releasable mounting brackets (24 fig 14) which may have a releasable latch 25.
Patent GB-2379927-A (GB)
Title: Permeable cements
Inventor: DROCHON BRUNO
IPC: C09K8/46
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: The present invention concerns a cement slurry with high permeability and good compressive strength, comprising a solid fraction constituted by: 35 % to 80 % (by volume) of particles with a mean size in the range 100 microns () to 800 ; 0 % to 15 % (by volume) of particles with a mean particle diameter in the range 0.1 microns to 10 microns; and 10 % to 40 % (by volume) of particles with a mean particle diameter in the range of 20  to 50 ; a fraction of said solid particles being constituted by a cement, and preferably a further fraction by self-destructive particles; a liquid fraction in a water/solid ratio in the range 38 % to 50 % by volume; and a percentage of cells, provided by a gas or a liquid which is not miscible with water, in the range 30 % to 60 % of the final volume of the slurry.
Patent GB-2384505-A (GB)
Title: Drill bit
Inventor: DAMHOF FREDERIK
IPC: E21B10/12
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a rotary drill bit for drilling a borehole in an earth formation, the drill bit comprising a first and a second disc cutter, each disc cutter being arranged to roll along the borehole bottom during rotation of the drill bit and thereby to cut respective first and second substantially circular, radially spaced cuts in the borehole bottom so that a body of rock material is defined between said cuts. The second disc cutter is arranged to cut into the bottom of the borehole at a selected rotational interval of the drill bit behind the first disc cutter and to shear-off said body of rock material in the direction of the first cut. Each disc cutter includes a set of mutually spaced cutting members arranged to create, during a turn of the drill bit, a corresponding set of cut sections of the cut created by the disc cutter, and wherein the cutting members are arranged so that the sets of cut sections created during subsequent drill bit turns are staggered relative to each other.
Patent GB-2400291-A (GB)
Title: Image processing using switch nodes
Inventor: VIENNEAU CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06K9/36
Filed: 2003-04-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing image data, wherein said image data is displayed according to a process tree comprising hierarchical nodes. A switch node 1025 may have a plurality of child nodes 705,1026,1027 but only accepts input from one of them 705. A version of the image data can therefore be stored by storing the state of each switch node in the process tree. A plurality of versions of the same image data can therefore be produced, allowing each to be edited and rendered simultaneously.
Patent GB-2401391-A (GB)
Title: Self-locking collar for concrete fence posts
Inventor: LAPPAGE COLIN ROLAND
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A self-locking collar attachable to concrete fence posts allowing the hanging of garden ornaments such as hanging baskets. The collar may be constructed from rod-like material and be substantially rectangular in shape, comprising two hooks or ears and having a v-shaped projecting nose. The self-locking feature may be provided by cantilever action on the collar by a supported load. Application of the collar may be from the user's side of the fence and use of the collar should not cause damage to the post. The collar may also be used to support shelf brackets. If brackets are supported on adjacent fence posts, this may provide a platform for shelving.
Patent GB-2391073-A (GB)
Title: Electronic appliance
Inventor: NAKANISHI KIYOSHI
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: An electronic appliance having a mirror capable of being functioned in an arbitrary operational state. This electronic appliance is capable of reducing the power consumption while performing the function as the mirror, and has a light reflecting panel (12) with the reflectance thereof changing according to the applied voltage on a liquid crystal display (30) of a display unit (10). If a cellular phone (100) does not perform any predetermined function or operation using the display unit (10) such as terminating, the reflectance of the light reflecting panel (12) is increased to set the panel in a mirror-like state and use the it as the mirror. On the other hand, if the cellular phone (100) performs the predetermined function or operation associated with the display operation, the reflectance of the light reflecting panel (12) is decreased to set the panel in a transmission state and use it as the liquid crystal display (30). The display unit (10) or the like having the light reflecting panel (12) can be functioned as a mirror when necessary.
Patent GB-2398693-A (GB)
Title: Anti-dazzle projection system
Inventor: KOBORI TOMOKI
IPC: G03B21/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A projection system comprises a projector such as a spatial light modulator 20 and a camera 5. The projector is configured to receive an input video signal 10 and project the resulting image upon a screen. The camera captures an image of the screen to identify whether an object such as a person is standing in front of the screen. This determination is made by comparator 15 which compares the input video signal with the signal generated by the camera. A mask image generator 17 is used to create a mask image (comprising black data or reduced intensity image data) based upon the detected differences between the two signals. The mask image is combined with the original input video signal to create a combined masked image which is then projected by the projector to wards the screen and person. The combined masked image substitutes the alternative image data into the region in which the person is detected to avoid projection of bright image data upon the detected person, thereby avoiding unwanted dazzle and glare.
Patent GB-2404886-A (GB)
Title: Spin-coating method
Inventor: FOSTER DEAN ANTONY
IPC: B05D1/00
Filed: 2003-08-09
Abstract: A method of coating a complex shaped product such as a nozzle guide vane of a gas turbine engine. The method comprising supplying a coating material into the interior of the vane 10. Locating the vane 10 on a rotating table 14 before the coating material is fully bonded on to the vane 10, and spinning the table 14 to remove excess coating material from the vane 10. The product may be clamped to table 14 away from axis 18 of rotation.
Patent GB-2394277-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle engine cooling with heat exchangers controlled by a common valve
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P7/16
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A cooling system comprises a primary cooling circuit having a radiator 8, a pump 2; and a secondary cooling circuit CS1, CS2, CR through which heat exchangers 4,6,7 extract coolant from the primary circuit at entry and exit of the engine respectively, and return coolant flows to the primary circuit upstream of the pump under the control of a common valve 20. The valve 20 has a spring 22 biasing a shuttle 24, and is temperature controlled with a thermal capsule 19 or servo valve. The valve has a first inlet 32 connected to the return flow from a first heat exchanger 6,7, a second inlet 31 connected to the return flow from the second heat exchanger 4, and an outlet 33 for coolant return to the primary circuit. The valve 20 may restrict flow through heat exchangers 6,7 until the heat exchanger 4 reaches a pre-determined temperature, or when the combined temperature of the inlet flows exceeds a pre-determined temperature. When flows from the second heat exchanger circuit and the secondary cooling circuit are permitted, the flows may be mixed prior to reaching a temperature sensitive portion of the thermostatic valve (fig 7). Heat exchangers 6,7 may be oil coolers, and heat exchanger 4 may be a cabin heater.