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Patent GB-2353188-A (GB)
Title: Increasing traffic capacity in a cellular communications system by change of traffic channel rate
Inventor: BALCK KENNETH
IPC: H04W36/06
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: The present invention dynamically increases the capacity of a cellular radio communications system to meet temporary high traffic demands effectively and economically. The current traffic load at a particular base station cell area is determined (14). If the determined traffic load exceeds a threshold (16), a higher rate traffic channel over which a dual rate mobile station is communicating is handed over to a lower rate traffic channel available in that cell area (18). A list is maintained for those dual rate mobile stations currently assigned to higher rate traffic channels. Before making the handover from the higher rate traffic channel to the lower rate traffic channel, it is determined whether a handover is permitted. If so, the intra-cell handover is preferably made to a traffic channel which is currently already supporting another lower rate call. Otherwise, any available lower rate traffic channel is assigned. At call setup, if the current traffic load in the cell area exceeds the threshold, a call request involving a dual rate mobile station is assigned a lower rate traffic channel (20). If the traffic load in the cell area decreases, a call intitially set up or subsequently handed over to a lower rate channel because of high traffic load may optionally be handed over to a higher rate channel (17).
Patent GB-2364221-A (GB)
Title: Clock recovery circuit and method for OFDM
Inventor: MAENO AKIKO
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A clock recovery circuit controls a clock oscillator according to phase error detected from a demodulated signal (IR, QR). The demodulated signal, obtained from a signal transmitted by orthogonal frequency division multiplexing, is divided into consecutive symbols, each symbol having components corresponding to different sub-carrier frequencies. The clock recovery circuit selects (31, 41) predetermined components, such as pilot signal components, transmission and multiplexing configuration control signal components, or auxiliary channel signal components, and computes phase deviations between different pairs of the selected components within each symbol (7, 10, 11, 12). These phase deviations are summed (15) over each symbol to obtain the phase error (PSI), enabling large phase errors to be detected, and enabling phase error to be detected even in the absence of frequency error.
Patent GB-2358696-A (GB)
Title: Constant flow valve
Inventor: MAY JOHN HENRY
IPC: G05D7/01
Filed: 1999-11-03
Abstract: A constant flow valve includes a housing (1) containing a fluid flow passageway (10), a resiliently-biased piston (18) located in said passageway and mounted for movement in response to changes in the differential fluid pressure across the valve, and a throttle member (38) located in the passageway in the vicinity of the piston to define a throttle passageway between the piston and the throttle member. The throttle passageway (43) is tapered and defines at its point of minimum size a throttle orifice (44). The size of said throttle orifice varies in use with movement of the piston (18) in response to changes in the differential pressure, such that the flow rate of fluid through the valve is substantially constant.
Patent GB-2364045-A (GB)
Title: Cremation remains container with a movable memorial plaque
Inventor: JONES RODGER
IPC: A61G17/08
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: A cremation remains container 10 comprising a receptacle 12 for cremation ashes and a memorial plaque 70 movably mounted to the receptacle for movement between a display position exposing the plaque 70, and a storage position concealing the plaque. The plaque 70 may be slidably mounted in the base 14 of the container 10. The container 10 may comprise a box structure with a hinged cover 20 containing a transparent pane 52 for viewing of the container contents 62, 64. A removable tray 60 may also be provided for holding mementos 62, 64 and a photo frame may be provided on the container cover 20.
Patent GB-2377378-A (GB)
Title: A picture frame
Inventor: CHANG JUNG-SHIH
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A picture frame comprises a main body 20 provided on an inner wall with a picture slot 21 having two grooves 22, 23 opposite in location, an elastic member 30 disposed in one of the grooves and a flat press member 50 disposed in the picture slot 21 so that one side is urged by the elastic member 30 and the other side is inserted into the groove. The elastic member 30 may be a coil spring inserted into holes 24 in the lower groove 23 and fixed at one end by an adhesive. The press member 50 may be a hollow plate, transparent glass or acrylic plate. The frame may be a desktop picture frame (70, Fig 5) with an attached support frame (72, Fig 5). Advantageously a picture may be inserted or removed from the front side of the frame.
Patent GB-2368533-A (GB)
Title: Nose ventilation device
Inventor: BATEMAN TIMOTHY
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A patient ventilation device comprises means 52 for supplying ventilation gas to the nasal passage of a patient and means 60 to prevent the escape of ventilation gas through the mouth. In other embodiments of the invention the means to prevent oral ventilation comprises adhesive tape placed across the mouth. The means for supplying gas to the nostrils may be via two separate branch nasal tubes 12, 13 which each enter the nostril passageways and have sealing rings 14 to engage the nostril walls.
Patent GB-2369228-A (GB)
Title: Teller coin dispensing apparatus
Inventor: CROSTON DAVID
IPC: G07D1/00
Filed: 2001-08-07
Abstract: The coin dispensing device is intended to be incorporated into the work surface (10) of a bank cashier's desk. It provides a plurality of dispensing zones (12), each for a specific coin denomination. Each dispensing zone (12) has an aperture (14), depending from which there is a tubular coin holder (16). Reciprocably movable within each coin holder (16) is a coin support (18) which is driven by a stepper motor (26) under the control of a control unit which includes a coin release button (28) and a display (30). A coin sensor (32) can sense coins until one coin sub-flush of the surface. When it is desired to dispense coins, the coin release button (28) is pressed a number of times equivalent to the number of coins to be dispensed, with the display (30) showing the number of times the button (28) has been depressed. The control unit then activates stepper motor (26) to move the coin support (18) by a sufficient amount to dispense the required number of coins. Coins are thus reliably dispensed in a location for the cashier/teller which can reduce operating strain on the cashier/teller. The device is also capable of assessing the thickness of coins and counting the coins stored therein.
Patent GB-2371892-A (GB)
Title: Hardcopy output engine consumable supply management
Inventor: HARPER MARK A
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A method (P1) of including a hard copy output engine (14) in an account includes initiating electronic communication with a supplier, providing an electronic address to the supplier and sending an electronic signal updating account information. The method (P1) also includes sending an electronic signal customizing the account and providing information to a controller coupled to the hard copy output engine (14) to facilitate communication with the account.
Patent GB-2367190-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-small resistor-capacitor thin film network for inverted mounting to a surface
Inventor: KENNEY ROBERT M
IPC: H05K3/34
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: A very small electronic device (10) adapted for inverted mounting to a circuit board includes a multiplicity of capacitors and resistors built on a substrate. The capacitors and resistors are interconnected so as to provide multiple RC circuits in various circuit arrangements. The multiple layers of the device are covered by an encapsulate having openings to expose terminal pads of the RC circuits. The openings are filled with solder to produce the individual terminations (12 and 14) of the device in a ball grid array (BGA). The device saves cost and/or board space in the manufacture of larger electronic equipment through the elimination of multiple discrete components. In addition, very low inductance is achieved due to the close proximity of the device to a circuit board on which it is mounted.
Patent GB-2364070-A (GB)
Title: Materials having z-direction fibers and folds and method for producing same
Inventor: WHITE EDWARD JASON
IPC: D04H13/00
Filed: 2000-04-21
Abstract: A method for producing a material having z-direction waves in which a layer of continuous fibers is conveyed on a first moving surface into a nip formed by the first moving surface and a second moving surface which is travelling at a slower speed than the first moving surface, resulting in formation of a plurality of z-direction loops in the fibers giving loft to the material and a wave pattern producing ridges on both major surfaces of the resultant nonwoven web. The method permits easy real time adjustment of manufacturing parameters to produce a variety of materials. The method further produces lofty nonwovens at a commercially viable rate.
Patent GB-2369557-A (GB)
Title: coffee making machine
Inventor: SOWDEN GEORGE
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: An infusion group for infusion making machines, in particular for making espresso coffee, comprises a moving member (2) that has an internal cavity (3) adapted to receive a dose of powdered substance and that can be horizontally translated. The chamber co-operates with a piston (4) that can be horizontally translated and with a stationary piston (5), and the dose of powdered substance can be compressed between such pistons because of the translation. The moving member (2) and the moving piston (4) are simultaneously translated in opposite directions by respective threaded shafts (8, 18) that are simultaneously rotated in opposite directions.
Patent GB-2375101-A (GB)
Title: Sheet stacking with helical registration member
Inventor: CRUZ ISRAEL
IPC: B65H31/34
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: An imaging system includes a roller assembly 26 adapted to guide sheet material in the system into an accumulator 22 and a sheet registration 36 assembly. The registration assembly includes a lateral fence 38 and a longitudinal fence 44 adapted to contact edges (40, 46) of sheets fed into the accumulator. A helical registration member 48 is mounted in contact with sheet material entering the accumulator and, is adapted for rotation with the roller assembly. Rotation of the helical registration member with the roller assembly causes the helical registration member to exert a force to urge each sheet of material entering the accumulator toward the lateral fence and the longitudinal fence of the accumulator.
Patent GB-2387221-A (GB)
Title: A Method and apparatus for introducing fluid into a sealed heating system
Inventor: LITTLEWOOD PAUL GRAHAM
IPC: F24D3/10
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for introducing fluid into a sealed heating system comprising a cartridge 18 including a chamber (20 fig 2) for containing a first fluid. The chamber has a first connection means (22 fig 2) to connect to the sealed heating system and second connection means (24 fig 2) to connect to a fluid supply means for supplying a second fluid. Both first and second connections may include valves 30,32. The first fluid is introduced into the sealed heating system by the flow of the second fluid from the fluid supply means into the cartridge chamber. The first fluid may comprise a corrosion inhibitor and may also comprise a cleaning agent. The second fluid may be water. The first connection may connect to a boiler inlet 14, and the second connection may connect to a fluid supply outlet 16. The cartridge may be refillable, and may contain a port (34 fig 2) including a valve (36 fig 2).
Patent GB-2387427-A (GB)
Title: Operating arrangement on a driver's seat of an industrial truck
Inventor: HODGSON NIGEL LONSDALE
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: An operating arrangement on a driver's seat 1 of an industrial truck comprises an armrest 5 and an operating lever unit 6, whereby armrest 5 and operating lever unit 6 is mounted onto seat 5 by carrier 4. Carrier 4 allows operating lever unit 6 to adjust in the horizontal direction relative to armrest 5, and armrest 5 together with operating lever unit 6 can be adjusted in the vertical direction relative to the driver's seat, and locking device 7 for locking operating lever unit 6 in its new position. This allows the driver to reach the operating lever unit 6.
Patent GB-2388380-A (GB)
Title: Post support plate
Inventor: SCHETRUMPF JOHN ROBERT
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A structure support plate is preferably an octagonal metal plate 1 designed to enable an existing post support 5 and 6 to sustain much heavier loads without sinking by spreading such loads over a larger area of ground or substrate. The plate 1 is slotted 2 to accommodate the flutes of the post holder 6 and to separate it from the box section which holds the post 5 Teeth 2 at the edge of the plate penetrate the substrate and act to site and lock in the point of placement of the post support when it is placed or driven through the plate. Longitudinal depressions (4, Figure 1) strengthen the plate 1 to resist deformity under loading.
Patent GB-2389766-A (GB)
Title: Graphite fibre cored heating conductor suitable for an electric blanket
Inventor: HSU MAXWELL
IPC: H05B3/56
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: An electric heating cable 10 consists of a core 11 made from strands of graphite fibres covered by a layer 12 of nylon. A temperature sensing wire 13, of nickel, is helically wound around the nylon layer 12, and the cable is sheathed with a layer 14 of polyvinyl chloride (pvc). Prior art heating cables contain a copper/nickel heating conductor which can rupture as a result of fatigue caused by temperature cycling. The heating wire 10 effectively prevents this mode of failure and is tough and flexible, thereby ensuring safe use in electric blankets and heating pads. Two arrangements of the heating wire are disclosed, in a blanket and in a lead weighted thermal pad for therapeutic use. The disclosure refers to use of the pad in transforming air moisture into vapour, and an increased curing effectiveness.
Patent GB-2390915-A (GB)
Title: System for delivery of targeted marketing information
Inventor: BECHER-WICKES JAMES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: A system for allowing a marketing entity or client (140) to deliver marketing information on a product or service to a target group of consumers (160). The marketing entity (140) can generate or modify parameters defining at least a part of a consumer interface and these can be associated with consumer data so that a user interface is associated with a target group of consumers. The target group of consumers can then be notified of the existence of the interface. This can be facilitated either by the automatic generation of the notification e.g. by e-mail, fax, or SMS message, or by the generation of contact information for the consumers to allow manual notification e.g. mail, telephone call or fax. The consumers are then able to access the interface and gain access to the information on a product or service. The consumer interface can comprise static information, which is dynamically generated on a request from a consumer and can comprise dynamic information, such as multimedia data e.g video or audio clip.
Patent GB-2380085-A (GB)
Title: Video/audio communication system
Inventor: LU DAILI
IPC: H04N7/14
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A video/audio communication system comprises units 101,103 for acquiring images and audio (such as a camera and microphone) connected to processing units 102,104 which forward the respective signals to a mixing unit 105, where the two signals are mixed prior to signal compression. Central processing unit (CPU) 107 receives the compressed signals and forwards these to a modem 111 to enable the signals to be conveyed to a remote location via a telephone unit 112 to allow communication with another party. The CPU is controlled by a user via an operating unit 108, which may be a keyboard or touch screen. The system is configured also to receive compressed/mixed video/audio signals from remote parties, whereupon the CPU interprets the signals and forwards them to audio and display units 110,109 to enable the local user to hear and view the remote user. Furthermore, a storage unit 113 is included which enables the user to store transmitted and/or received signals, for replay at a later stage.
Patent GB-2380041-A (GB)
Title: Smoke alarm system using mobile phone technology
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES LAWRENCE
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A smoke alarm system is proposed that comprises a smoke detector 3 and a telephone 11 which uses mobile phone technology to dial an emergency number when the smoke detector is activated. The system is purchased as a self-contained standalone unit and on installation the location of the unit is registered with an emergency operator. On triggering off the alarm 7 the mobile telephone 11 dials up the number of the emergency operator and transmits a code unique to the unit in question which enables the location of the unit to be identified, whereupon the emergency services can be directed to the correct address. Also included is a test button for performing a system check.
Patent GB-2379465-A (GB)
Title: Glazing system
Inventor: WEBB MICHAEL
IPC: E04B2/88
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A glazing structure comprises a plurality of glass panels <B>1, 4</B> in an array interconnected by fittings <B>27</B> and linking members. Each glass panel has at least one fitting <B>27</B> fastened to it adjacent an edge thereof The linking members <B>28</B> interconnect adjacent fittings <B>27</B> and therefore adjacent glass panels <B>1, 4</B>. Each linking member <B>28</B> is connected to at least one of the fittings <B>27</B> via a fusible member <B>44</B> made of a material having a Rising point such that in the event of a fire the fusible member <B>44</B> fuses and permits relative movement between the linking member <B>28</B> and the respective fitting <B>27</B>. Also provided is a glazing structure comprising glass panels arranged within a plane and a beam extending across the glass panels. The glass panels are interconnected by fittings and linking members and the linking members also connect to the beam. The linking members allow relative movement between the beam and the glass panels parallel to the plane of the glass panels.
Patent GB-2380958-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing an axially collapsible driveshaft
Inventor: DURAND ROBERT D
IPC: B21D26/02
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a driveshaft for use in a vehicle drive train system that is axially collapsible in the event of a collision to absorb energy. A workpiece, such as a hollow cylindrical tube, is deformed by hydroforming to provide an axial collapse initiation zone 18a. The axial collapse initiation zone can be defined by a plurality of axially extending undulations or corrugations that are formed in a central portion of the tube. The axial collapse initiation zone is designed to accommodate the transmission of torque through the driveshaft without any deformation under normal operating conditions. However, if a relatively large axial force is applied to the front and rear end portions of the driveshaft, the axial collapse initiation zone is designed to allow relative axial movement to occur between the front and rear end portions of the driveshaft. Such collapsing functions to absorb energy during a collision, thereby providing additional safety to the occupants of the vehicle. If desired, the driveshaft can be hydroformed to include integral yoke portions 26b on the ends thereof.
Patent GB-2383307-A (GB)
Title: Trolley with rotatable basket
Inventor: THOMPSON IAN
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: Basket apparatus 10 for use as a shopping trolley comprises a basket 12 rotatably connected to a support 14, which may include trolley legs 20 having casters 22. A bearing 16 may allow the basket 12 to rotate through 360 degrees and may accept a variety of shopping baskets. The rotating basket 12 may be formed from a metal mesh material, having a cylindrical wall 30 and a base 32, and may be connected by a slide mechanism 50 to two support struts 18. A wheelchair may also be connected to the support 14 by attachments 40. Rotation of the basket 12 provides a wheelchair user ease of access to its contents. The casters 22 may be provided with brakes. Alternatively, a rotating basket may be used as a display unit without casters.
Patent GB-2384695-A (GB)
Title: A nozzle arrangement for an upright vacuum cleaner
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A nozzle arrangement for an upright vacuum cleaner comprises a housing body, a brush bar 40 rotatably mounted inside the housing, a driving force transmission belt 50 disposed inside the housing 30 and arranged to transmit a rotation force to the brush bar 40 from a motor 70 disposed in a motor chamber, and a belt checking cover 60 disposed at a lower portion of the housing 30 and operable to allow the condition and contamination state of the transmission belt 50 to be checked or maintenance/servicing to be carried out. The belt checking cover 60 is preferably pivotally hinged to a brush bar cover 35 disposed to cover the brush bar 40 and having an opening port therein to allow the brush to contact the surface being cleaned. The belt checking cover 60 is preferably arranged such that the entire length of the transmission belt 50 is accessible when the belt checking cover 60 is opened. The transmission belt 50 itself is preferably situated in a belt mounting section of the nozzle, which is separate from a brush mounting section. A resilient clip 61 preferably releasably attaches the belt checking cover 60 to the remainder of the housing 30.
Patent GB-2389161-A (GB)
Title: A composite wave ring compression spring
Inventor: CAI HAIMIAN
IPC: F16F1/32
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: A compression spring 10 comprising a plurality of composite wave rings 12 stacked and attached to one another in crest-to-crest configuration. Each of the wave rings 12 has a plurality of alternating peaks 14 and troughs 16 wherein one peak and one adjacent trough define a wave having a wave height measured axially from the peak to the trough and the wave heights vary such that the compression spring provides a varying spring rate as the compression spring is compressed.
Patent GB-2388352-A (GB)
Title: Electric power steering with impact resistance
Inventor: ENDO SHUJI
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: Impact resistance in electrically-driven power steering which includes a ball nut 229 mounted on a bearing 251 in a housing and linearly driving a steering rack, includes elastic members 235a, 235b allowing limited axial movement of the ball nut 229 to absorb shocks. There may also be elastic elements in the drive from the electric motor to the ball nut (Figs 8, 9).
Patent GB-2406052-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel safety device
Inventor: BECKETT RICHARD GERARD
IPC: A62C3/00
Filed: 2003-09-22
Abstract: A Safety Device comprises drive/walk-through curtain/s, blind/s or screening 3, to be lowered/unrolled or otherwise positioned against tunnel entrances 7 when fire or smoke is detected; to reduce the draught within tunnel and so increase the likelihood of fire being brought under control, and to enable vehicles/trains/people to escape more easily and essential services to enter and exit. Curtain/s, blind/s or screening 3 may be weighted at or near the bottom, and divided into partable ribbon-like vertical strips. The strips may be lowered to approximately ground/track level from a compartmentalised roller, housed in a box 1, or be hung overhead one or both sides, on a 'curtain-rail', ready to draw closed like window curtain/s, or, alternatively ready to swing closed like door/s.