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Patent GB-2381658-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: PARK JAE-YONG
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A multi-layered structure of an active organic electroluminescent display OLED. A semiconductor layer forming a TFT 104 and a storage capacitor electrode 106 are formed on a buffer layer 102, over this a gate insulator 107 and gate conductor 108 are formed. Then a first insulating layer 110 is formed, on this layer the power electrode 112 and the EL anode 132 are formed. Second and third insulating layers 118, 128, having an open portion, are formed on the anode. An EL layer 132 and cathode 134 are connected to the anode through the open portion. The anode is connected to the drain electrode 126 through an anode contact hole. Such a structure reduces the number of mask processes previously required.
Patent GB-2375914-A (GB)
Title: Solder paste inspection system
Inventor: FISHBAINE DAVID
IPC: G01B11/02
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A novel inspection system (10) for inspecting an article of manufacture, such as a printed circuit board (22), is disclosed, where the system (16) includes a strobed illuminator (38) adapted to project light through a reticle (41) so as to project a pattern of light onto an area of the printed circuit board. A board transport (16) responsively positions the board (22) to at least two distinct positions, where each position corresponding to a different phase of the projected light. Also included is a detector (18) adapted to acquire at least two images of the area, each image corresponding to one of the at least two different phases. An encoder (24) monitors the movement of the board (22) and outputs a position output (20), and a processor (14) connected to the encoder (24), the board transport (16), the illuminator (38) and the detector (18) controlledly energizes the illuminator (18) to expose the area as a function of the position output (20), the processor (14) co-siting the at least two images and constructing a height map image (4) with the co-sited images.
Patent GB-2392610-A (GB)
Title: Animal grooming device
Inventor: SLAVIN MICHAEL
IPC: A01K13/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: An animal grooming device comprises a body having a head portion 3 which has an inlet opening 2 in a downwardly directed face, a comb portion 6 projecting from the head portion 3 adjacent the inlet opening 2 and a tubular neck portion 5 that extends rearwardly from the head portion 3 and has an outlet opening 4 that is adapted for attachment to the inlet hose of a suction device. The outlet opening 4 is adapted to fit onto inlet hoses of a range of different diameters and preferably has a thick wall with one or more circumferentially-deformable pleated flexion portions 103 that allows the outlet opening 4 to either fit over or into the inlet hose of the suction device. The comb portion 6 is preferably a single linear row of teeth, which maybe attached to a base 7 that is discreetly held in a recess 8 formed in the downward face of the head portion 3. Alternatively the teeth may be form integral with the head portion 3. The suction device is preferably a vacuum cleaner.
Patent GB-2381394-A (GB)
Title: Fuse system for a power circuit
Inventor: TAMAI YASUHIRO
IPC: H01H85/36
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A safety device for a power circuit includes a circuit 8 for converting a first voltage to a second voltage including two fuses 5A, 5B whereby if a fuse blows in one arbitrary circuit the failure of the fuse in the other circuit will be induced automatically by a heater 30 or a logic circuit. Alternatively, displacement of the blown fuse element 55B causes the other fuse to blow, Fig 5B.
Patent GB-2382660-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for estimating cam phase angle in an engine
Inventor: RIEDLE BRADLEY DEAN
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A system and method for determining an estimation of actual cam phase angle of increased accuracy are based on an observed cam phase angle derived from a cam phase sensor 36 and a predicted cam phase angle derived from a desired or commanded cam phase angle are disclosed. The estimated cam phase angle is used in an electronic control unit 18 in computing desired settings for engine variables which depend on cam phase angle.
Patent GB-2387510-A (GB)
Title: Method of relocating srns in a mobile communication system
Inventor: YI SEUNG-JUNE
IPC: H04W36/12
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A system and method for performing SRNS relocation in a communication system transmits radio resource information including a ciphering parameter from a source RNC to a target RNC, modifies the ciphering parameter to coincide with a deciphering parameter which a user terminal uses when out-of-sequence data is received, ciphers a data unit based on the modified ciphering parameter, and transmits the ciphered data unit from the target RNC to the user terminal. The method may be modified to operate in UM mode or Am mode and to transmit data over one of several radio bearers. In accordance with another embodiment, the system and method transmits radio resource information from a source RNC to a target RNC and then transmits a data unit from the target RNC to a user terminal. In this case, the data unit including a transmission sequence number which consecutively follows a transmission sequence unmber of a data unit last transmitted from the source RNC to the uer terminal. In accordance with another embodiment, the system and method resets ciphering and state variables in a target RNC and then transmits a message instructing a user terminal to reset a deciphering and state variables to the same or similar values. All the embodiments are advantageous because they ensure successful communications will take place between the target RNC and user terminal after a serving radio network subsystem relocation procedure is performed.
Patent GB-2401589-A (GB)
Title: Folding bicycle
Inventor: WHYTE JON FRANK ROSS
IPC: B62K15/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: The bicycle includes a frame (10) with a main member (11) extending in the fore and aft direction of the bicycle and a rear wheel assembly (19) in the region of a rearward end of the member (11). The assembly (19) is pivotably connected with the frame to be movable between a use position in which a rear wheel (20) of the assembly in side elevation of the bicycle is disposed rearwardly of the frame and a folded position in which the wheel in the side elevation is disposed partly alongside the main member (10). A hinge (31 ), with a horizontal axis inclined relative to the vertical longitudinal plane of the bicycle, provides a pivot to enable the rear wheel (20) to lie at 5{ to the bicycle longitudinal plane. A quick release coupling at an upper mount (24) allows assembly pivoting. A drive chain (28) has its tension retained during assembly pivoting by flanged bobbins (32,33) on a bracket (31) engaging upper and lower chain runs (28a,b). The front wheel assembly 15 is foldable for its wheel (17) to lie parallel to the folded rear wheel (20). The saddle (35) and post (34) are lowerable.
Patent GB-2399549-A (GB)
Title: Combination vehicle and container/box body
Inventor: RICHARDSON ANDREW
IPC: B65D90/14
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: Vehicle 1 may be reversed relative to a container/box body 2 onto the chassis of the vehicle (see stage 1). The container is supported by four legs 4, 5, 6, 7. Underside 8 of container 2 has two guide wheels W that engage and ride up ramps 9 as the vehicle is reversed (see stage 2). Legs 4, 5 are lifted from the ground and are automatically unlocked by lock release member 12 prior to leg push members 18, 18a engaging the legs 4, 5 to pivot them to an out of the way position (see stage 3). Further rearward movement of the vehicle 1 causes legs 4, 5 to be retained in the out of the way positions until front wheels W descend ramps 19 (see stage 4), thus completing mounting of the container/box body 2 on the vehicle 1.
Patent GB-2386090-A (GB)
Title: Breathable and elastic polyurethane films and laminates containing same
Inventor: TAYLOR JACK D
IPC: B32B5/18
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: An elastic breathable film is disclosed. The film is formed from a thermoplastic elastomer that contains a filler. Once the film is formed, the film is stretched causing the formation of micropores. The thermoplastic elastomer then undergoes phase separation between hard segment blocks and soft segment blocks which restores elasticity to the film. In one embodiment, the thermoplastic elastomer is a thermoplastic polyurethane elastomer.
Patent GB-2393438-A (GB)
Title: Production of functionalized high internal phase emulsion polymers and their uses
Inventor: AKAY GALIP
IPC: C10G33/04
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: A HIPE polymer is produced by reacting a first phase containing a polymerizable component comprising a functionalizable moiety in the presence of a second immiscible phase which contains a functionalizing agent. The functionalizing agent may be a sulfonating, phosphating or nitrating agent, and in the examples is sulfuric acid. The preferred polymerizing components are styrene and divinyl benzene. The functionalized HIPE polymer may then be used for a variety of uses such as water absorbing, a growth medium or as an ion exchange medium. It can be used to form tar removing walls (103, 106, fig. 12) for gas blowers/compressors, as a cation exchanger coating (114a, b, Fig. 13) on cathodes for bioremediation of soil, or as a porous medium for forming disks 44, 70 of a rotating disk reactor. The use as porous disks in rotating disk reactors allows the reactor to be used for deemulsifying emulsions, as well as carrying out reactions and selective crystallization in the reactor zones. Geometry of indentations 48, 70 in the rotating disk reactor are also described. This geometry allows the rotating disk to have an upper surface 46 where the fluid moves outwards and a lower surface 68 where fluid moves inwards.
Patent GB-2389777-A (GB)
Title: Agitator construction
Inventor: RONEY JEFFREY T
IPC: A46B13/00
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: An agitator (10) includes a high strength, continuous metal axle (12), a pulley (16) held on one end of the metal axle (12) and a sleeve (14) of lightweight plastic material received over the axle (12). The agitator (10) is manufactured by molding a pulley body (16) onto an underlying metal support or D-nut (18), fitting an axle (12) into the pulley (16), molding a sleeve (14) around the axle (12) and securing a cleaning structure (22) on the sleeve (14).
Patent GB-2408311-A (GB)
Title: Parameter control device which can be reset and then altered to a desired value
Inventor: COTTRELL BRIAN JOHN
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A device for controlling a parameter (e.g. desired room temperature for a domestic HVAC system) to a desired value can be reset to a predetermined reset value in a first action by pressing knob 3 or slider (5, fig 3), and the reset value then altered to a desired value in a second action by turning the knob 3 or moving the slider (5, fig 3). The device may provide audible or tactile indications (e.g. with a ratchet or vibrations) when altering the value. The device may be easily operated by a visually impaired person. The parameter value set can be displayed on a digital display visible through a window 4. The reset action and the altering action may be performed with the same means.
Patent GB-2396364-A (GB)
Title: Coupling devices for internal partition wall panels
Inventor: DEL MISSIER DANIELE
IPC: E04B2/74
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A panel (A) includes a stanchion (3) along each of two opposing side edges, the stanchion having a recess (30) therein which receives a connecting clip (4). The clip includes a channel shaped part (40), a seal seating (5, 41) and a zigzaged wing (420). In use the sides of two like panels each having a clip are brought together such that the zigzaged wings inter-engage. The panel may be connected to a multi-way connecting post by means of similar clips. The top and bottom of the panel may each be received in a two part adjustable levelling profile (9, 7, 14, 15 Figure 1), where the panel and the levelling profiles are connected by means of closure profiles (6, 12, Figure 1) which are complementary in shape to a recess in the edge of the panel and a recess in each of the levelling profiles.
Patent GB-2402991-A (GB)
Title: Rotor of turbo machine with integral threaded shaft stud for shaft coupling
Inventor: NISHIYAMA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: F02B39/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: The compressor of a turbo machine, such as a turbocharger, includes a male screw portion integrally formed on a main body portion of the compressor wheel. A male screw portion is also disposed at a distal end of a shaft for driving the compressor wheel and they are coupled with each other through a sleeve equipped at one end thereof with a female screw portion capable of meshing with the male screw portion of the compressor wheel and at the other end with a female screw portion capable of meshing with the male screw portion of the shaft. The shaft and the compressor may be centered with respect to the sleeve by means of spigot joints. The sleeve may also provide sealing and bearing features.
Patent GB-2404076-A (GB)
Title: Slipmats
Inventor: WARMAN B J
IPC: G11B17/02
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A slipmat includes the standard slipmat at the base 1, which has an extra ledge of material 3 running around its perimeter. The slipmat base 1 has a hole 2 cut out of the center so it can fit on a standard turntable.
Patent GB-2417325-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle safety indicator
Inventor: ROMASZKAN ANDRZEJ
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: The indicator monitors lateral forces on a vehicle when in motion around bends and corners and visualises the resultant forces through a graphical display on the dashboard. The lateral forces are measured by a dead weight sensor or pendulum the upper part of which acts as the slider on a potentiometer. The display is a colour liquid crystal display showing the result of the measurement in a bar graph format. The sensitivity of the display can be adjusted for different weather conditions.
Patent GB-2406823-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a grab-handle with a foam core
Inventor: DRY ALAN G
IPC: B60N3/02
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a plastic handle 30 comprises the steps of moulding a foam core 40 with at least one integrally formed attachment member and over moulding a plastic skin 42 on the foam core member. The foam may be a structural or a non-structural foam wherein the foam material may be a polypropylene with a foaming agent and the skin may be hard thin shell of polypropylene. The core member may have a central portion 32 and two end portions 34 and 36 wherein the attachment member is provided on each of the two end portions. The attachment member may be a protrusion member 35 and 37 adapted to be heat staked for fixing the handle member to a substrate 50 or a channel member (74 figure 4) adapted for fixing the handle member to a substrate with a mechanical fastener such as a screw or bolt. A later embodiment relates to a plastic handle made using the above method.
Patent GB-2408124-A (GB)
Title: A biomedical data signal processing system
Inventor: ZALESKI JOHN R
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-11-12
Abstract: A processing system for patient medical parameters includes a communication interface for acquiring patient parameter data comprising a medically significant signal from a patient monitoring device attached to a patient. A transform processor (64) converts the medically significant signal into a plurality of components using a transform. A filter (84)filters the components to exclude components based on criteria to provide filtered components. An inverse transform processor (70) inverse-transforms the filtered components to provide a representation of the medically significant signal.
Patent GB-2410243-A (GB)
Title: Partition for a goods container or trailer
Inventor: MULDOON GERALD
IPC: B60P7/14
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: An apparatus for partitioning a goods container or trailer, comprises a deformable partitioning sheet and means 22,24 for removably securing the sheet to the container in a deployed state in which the sheet extends between first and second opposing internal surfaces 14,16 of the container. The apparatus includes guide blocks 32 with which the sides of the sheet form a seal when deployed. The sheet is supported by anchor bars 22,24 located in brackets 30 and recesses 36.
Patent GB-2423915-A (GB)
Title: A hand held nut cracker
Inventor: FINDLAY MONICA VIVIANA
IPC: A47J43/26
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: A hand held nutcracker similar to a conventional nutcracker comprises two arms 2, 6 that are pivotally 1 attached to one another where one arm 2 has a bowl 4 to hold the nut before, while and after cracking and the second arm 6 has a interchangeable nut cracking head. Preferably the interchangeable nut cracking heads 10, 11, 12, 13 are attached to a cylinder 9 incorporated into the second arm 6 that is rotated until the desired head is placed above the nut to be cracked thereby allowing all types of nuts to be cracked and de-shelled. The arms of the device may be spring loaded by a spring 5 that elevates the cracking head out of the way of the bowl once the user stops forcing the arms together. The nut cracker maybe made from metal and or plastic.
Patent GB-2410997-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for providing haptic feedback
Inventor: JASSO ALEX
IPC: G06F3/0338
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: Products and processes for providing haptic feedback are described. One such product includes a rocker switch (2) and an actuator (6) in communication with the rocker switch (2). The rocker switch (2) is operable to output a first signal. The actuator (6) is operable to provide haptic feedback associated with the first signal.
Patent GB-2426596-A (GB)
Title: An electricity meter with fraud prevention
Inventor: PAXTON-WHITE MICHAEL
IPC: G01R11/24
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: An electricity meter for measuring the amount of electrical energy supplied by an electrical power supplier to an electrical power consumer via an electrical power distribution circuit consisting of at least two electrical supply leads and a safety lead. The meter comprises a current sensor for sensing the current flowing in at least one of the electrical supply leads, and a voltage sensor for sensing the voltage across a measurement load and an energy sensor responsive to the current and voltage sensors. The meter is provided with an internal power supply whereby the measurement circuitry can remain actively powered in the event of a fraud where the voltage sensor is disabled, such that current measurement can take place and whereby relative measurement of power can be determined by use of a representative voltage value.
Patent GB-2428017-A (GB)
Title: Multi-driver tool
Inventor: HAYAT AMAR
IPC: B25B13/10
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A hand-held tool which is capable of tightening or loosening any shape or size of screw, nut or bolt. In one embodiment, thin but strong retractable filaments 5 (metal pins) adapt to the shape of the head 8 of the screw 9 when they are pressed against it. The filaments 5 are locked in position in a base unit 2 by a locking mechanism 4, which holds the filaments tightly in position to prevent further retraction. A switch 3 is provided to operate the locking mechanism 4. The filaments 5 may be provided in a circular shape to surround a nut or bolt (see figure 5). Alternatively, an elongated metal part can expand in different directions once it is inserted into the groove of a screw to fit the shape of the screw (see figures 3 and 4). An electric motor or mains power may be provided.
Patent GB-2429167-A (GB)
Title: Counting mechanism for inhaler
Inventor: KIVLIN ROBERT OWEN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a dose counter assembly for use with an inhaler having a housing 112 disposed about a longitudinal axis and a canister 120 extending along a central axis. The dose counter assembly 130 includes a counter body 132 attached to an outer surface of the canister 120, wherein the counter body 132 is adapted to be slideably movable along the central axis relatively to the canister 120, a ratchet wheel 140 rotatably mounted on the counter body 132 a worm gear 146 mounted on the ratchet wheel 140, an indicator 150 rotatably mounted on the counter body 132, The indicator 150 including a gear for engaging the worm gear 146, and activating mean 126 mounted on an outer surface of the canister for operatively engaging the ratchet teeth 140 so as to rotate the ratchet wheel 140 in response to the movement of the canister 120 relative to the counter body 132. The ratchet wheel 140 drives the worm gear 146 to rotate, which in turn, drives the indicator 150 to rotate, thereby counting one dose dispensed from the canister 120.
Patent GB-2429055-A (GB)
Title: A self heating dispensing device
Inventor: BENTLEY MARCUS ALLEN
IPC: F24V30/00
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: A self heating dispensing device 10 comprises a first part 14 and a second part 18 of a thermic module that are mixed together to heat and fluidise a viscous depilatory composition 20 contained in a container 16. The first part 14 and second part 18 may be separated by a membrane/housing 28 that is pierced by at least one thorn 22. First part 14 is a heat transfer medium and may be water or water containing one or more organic solvents that upon mixing with the second part 18, which may be one or more of solid materials such as calcium oxide, calcium chloride and hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, anhydrous copper sulphate, and sulphuric acid to cause an exothermic reaction. Container 16 may be a disposable insert module (70, 80, figs 4 and 5), second part can 18 be removable and replaceable to permit reuse of the device. The depilatory composition may be dispensed via an applicator tool such as a stick, brush or wand or via a roller (fig 2). Vents (62, fig 6) may be provided to release steam that may be produced from the exothermic reaction and a thermochromic indicator that changes colour may be provided to indicate the temperature of the composition.
Patent GB-2432114-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic mattress
Inventor: ROSTRON JACK
IPC: A61G7/057
Filed: 2005-11-14
Abstract: A multi functional pneumatic mattress designed to be placed over a conventional bed. It consists of cells, which can be programmed to inflate and deflate selectively. The inflation and deflation of the cells in a pre-determined pattern will assist the physically disabled person to turn and receive a range of treatments/therapies unaided by a carer or nurse. There are 72 cells which are controlled and act independently. They are mounted on a permanently inflated chassis. The device is designed to be fitted over an existing standard mattress or bed frame in the home or hospital. The cells will rise and fall milimetrically and can be programmed to facilitate 'standard' therapeutic regimes such as rotation and alternating therapy and Fowler positions or the particular idiosyncratic needs of an individual patient. The embodiment allows for self control by the patient.
Patent GB-2419912-A (GB)
Title: Seal expansion using solid laden fluid
Inventor: NAQUIN MICHAEL J SR
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A method of creating a wellbore seal comprises pumping a solid laden fluid 18 into an expandable element 30 such as a packer or plug, pressurizing said element 30 to expand it and dehydrating the solid laden fluid 18 in the expandable element 30 leaving only the solid constituent of the fluid 18. The fluid 18 may include a material coated with a substance that bonds the individual particles over time, temperature, pressure or exposure to a chemical. The expandable element 30 may be permeable or impermeable. The dehydration process may include using a screen or sieve 16.