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Patent GB-2346210-A (GB)
Title: Simulated electric glowing embers for gas fireplaces
Inventor: BUTLER GARY LEE
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: A gas fireplace 10 with artificial fuel 16 is provided having glowing embers simulated by electric means. A translucent panel 24 with a pattern of glowing embers forms part of the combustion chamber floor 13 and is supported by legs (37, Fig 2) above a flickering light source 26. The flickering light illuminates the artificial fuel 16 through the panel 24 producing an effect of glowing embers. The panel 24 is preferably made of high melting point glass and the upper surface may be moulded with a contoured coal effect 24A. The flickering light source is controlled by a control unit 28 and has a operating switch 29. A second non-flickering light source 27 may be used to project the pattern onto the fuel 16. The panel 24 may form the top of the gas burner 14. The flickering light source 26 and non flickering light 27 may be in the burner (Figs 3,4 and 5). The light source 26 may be cooled by a fan or arranged to be cooled by the intake air 31. The simulated glowing embers may be operated without the burner to give the impression the fire is on.
Patent GB-2347202-A (GB)
Title: Self cooling a beverage container
Inventor: PAINE LISA JANE
IPC: F25D31/00
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: A self-cooling container has water acting as a refrigerant on a pre-wetted wick (428), in a first chamber (424, 426) and an absorbent (418) in another chamber (419). One or both of the chambers is at low pressure. Upon actuation of a plunger (432) piercing a membrane (440), the pressure over the wick drops, water vapour is absorbed by the absorbent from the internal atmosphere causing a cooling effect on the beverage (422). The absorbent may be surrounded by a heat sink (444). The heat sink may be in the form of further wicking means soaked in water. Micro capsules containing water, high heat capacity material or phase change material, may be provided in the further wicking means. During the cooling process, the container is inverted, causing a mixing disc (430) to descend through the beverage, thereby stirring the beverage. A ring pull (442) allows the beverage to be consumed. The adsorbent may extend into the beverage via a cylindrical tube (522, Fig.5). Heat exchange means in the form of wire filaments, loops, protrusions or fins may extend outwardly from the tube. The adsorbent material may include pockets of phase change material.
Patent GB-2351819-A (GB)
Title: Reproduction apparatus and method
Inventor: KIHARA NOBUYUKI
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: A reproducing apparatus comprising a, possibly detachable or non-volatile, memory for recording a plurality of files and associated number-of-reproduction-times limitation information, means to select a desired file so as to reproduce the file, means to determine whether the number-of-reproduction-times limitation information has been set to that file, means to count the reproduced elapsed duration of the file when this information has been set, and means for editing the number-of-reproduction-times limitation information when this duration exceeds a predetermined value. The number-of-reproduction-times limitation information may be decremented by one each time, and reproduction of the file may be prohibited once the limitation information has reached a limit value.
Patent GB-2364939-A (GB)
Title: Dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: Cyclone dust collecting apparatus 5 for a vacuum cleaner includes a cylindrical cyclone body 11 having an open upper end and a dust discharge port 11a. The apparatus further includes a dust receptacle 13 connected to the cyclone body for collecting the contaminants discharged from the cyclone body through the dust discharge port. A base member 15 is connected to and closes the lower end of the cyclone body and the dust receptacle, and a cover 17 is removably connected to the upper end of the cyclone body and the dust receptacle. The cover has an air intake channel 17a for drawing outside air and contaminants into the cyclone body and an air discharge channel 17b for discharging clean air from the cyclone body. The apparatus further includes a backflow prevention means 19 for guiding contaminants that have been discharged from the cyclone body into the dust receptacle and preventing a backflow of these contaminants to the cyclone body.
Patent GB-2370738-A (GB)
Title: 3D-Model image generation
Inventor: DODGE ALEXANDRE PERCIVAL
IPC: G06T17/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: Images of an object on a calibration pattern are recorded at different positions and orientations and the image data is processed based on stored data defining the calibration pattern to calculate the image recording positions and orientations and to generate a 3D computer model of the subject object. The 3D computer model is accessed by a third party apparatus which displays an image of the 3D computer model. To ensure that the user at customer apparatus 2,4 can control the first image displayed at the third party apparatus, the user is informed how to orientate the subject object relative to the calibration pattern, and processing apparatus 6 generates the 3D computer model relative to the calibration pattern and then defines a viewing camera relative to the calibration pattern to view the part of the subject object facing in the predetermined direction, the first image displayed at the third party apparatus being generated using the defined viewing camera. Alternatively, processing apparatus 6 generates the 3D computer model relative to the calibration pattern and relative to a default viewing camera having a predetermined position and viewing direction. As a further alternative, processing apparatus 6 selects for display at the third-party apparatus the input image received from the user at customer apparatus 2, 4 recorded with the camera viewing axis closest to the predetermined direction in which the subject object was orientated.
Patent GB-2358926-A (GB)
Title: Guiding accessory for power tools
Inventor: OSENBRUGGEN ANTHONY ALFRED VAN
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: Accessories for use in guiding existing power tools, primarily for indicating the attitude (tilt) of the power tool with respect to the vertical, in real time, are described. One version comprises a modified spirit level; a liquid-filled capsule modified for attachment to a handle or to other parts of the power tool; another employs an electrical sensor together with either electric control of the motor or an electric indicator or display, and a third version adds means for defining the position and optionally also the attitude of the power tool in three-dimensional space in relation to remote "beacons". The power tool may be a drill, a post-hole borer, a power saw, or the like.
Patent GB-2358570-A (GB)
Title: Modeling at more than one level of resolution
Inventor: ASSA STEVEN A
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 1999-09-24
Abstract: A method, computer system and computer program are disclosed for representing a first surface at multiple levels of resolution. The first surface is partitioned into nodes with one or more boundaries, each level of resolution having a subset of the boundaries. A second surface may be classified against the first surface. Surfaces and the model may be decimated. Portions of the surfaces may be loaded from persistent memory on demand and removed when no longer required.
Patent GB-2364082-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for a drill bit
Inventor: SMITH REDD H
IPC: E21B10/46
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A cutter <B>20</B> for a drill bit has a substrate <B>40</B> with a substrate surface pattern <B>46</B> and a superabrasive layer <B>30</B> with a surface pattern <B>36</B>. The surface patterns <B>36</B>, <B>46</B> have complementary protrusive portions <B>52</B> and depressed portions <B>54</B> which interlock to form a three dimensional interface <B>50</B>. The protrusive portions <B>52</B> form a web, comprising annular <B>60B</B> and radial <B>70</B> protrusions. Many patterns are disclosed. Also disclosed is a cutter having an interface <B>150</B> wherein the substrate surface pattern <B>107</B> comprises annular raised portions <B>112</B>, <B>116</B> and a slot <B>118</B> which interlock with annular recessed portions <B>212</B>, <B>216</B> and tang <B>218</B> of superabrasive surface pattern <B>207</B>.
Patent GB-2378659-A (GB)
Title: Inclined rebound surface and playing area
Inventor: WATSON ANDREW GARY
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2001-08-13
Abstract: A rebound surface comprises an inclined surface 5 bounded by a rear rebound surface 4 extending upwardly from the rear upper edge of the inclined surface and two side rebound surfaces 3, each extending upwardly from a respective edge of the inclined surface. The rear and side rebound surfaces may be at right angles to each other and extend substantially vertically from the inclined rebound surface. The lower edge of the inclined rebound surface may be the sole open edge of the inclined rebound surface and is positioned above ground level, where the inclined plane may be at an angle of between 30{ - 60{. A playing area 6 may be disposed adjacent to the open side of the inclined rebound surface and may be rectangular in shape and may be divided in two by a line 8 perpendicular to the inclined rebound surface to provide two courts 7,7 of equal dimensions. A game may be played by several players in two teams, one in each court where points are won by hitting the ball from one side against the rebound surfaces and getting it to bounce more than once in the opposing sides court.
Patent GB-2383771-A (GB)
Title: Percussive Hand Tools
Inventor: ENGLAND KEITH
IPC: B25G1/01
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A percussive hand tool comprising a hammer head or a conventional tool blade secured to a shaft which has a slot along its neutral axis to increase resilience. The slot may be filled with a resilient material. The striking face of the hammer is elongated to the rear over a portion of its circumference so that the hammer may strike nearer the Centre of Percussion to increase the power of the blow.
Patent GB-2390065-A (GB)
Title: An active level control system for electrically propelled vehicles
Inventor: GRIFFIN SIMON
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: An electrically powered wheelchair has a mainframe chassis CH3 that supports the seating, armrests and footrest components, and can be controlled to remain laterally horizontal as the wheelchair traverses across slopes of varying inclination. This is achieved automatically by means of a level sensor device 4 interfacing with an adjustable link 6 which can articulate the mainframe chassis CH3 relative to the rear wheeled chassis CH1. The handicapped user benefits from such a system in that they are not disorientated by a continuous disturbance of posture when driving over unleveled terrain. Also on such terrain an improved level of lateral stability is achieved and consequently an improved level of drive wheel traction.
Patent GB-2389461-A (GB)
Title: Control circuit for a solenoid actuated relay
Inventor: CHEN WEN LIN
IPC: H01H47/32
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A control circuit, for switching on and off an electrical supply to a load 6, comprises a processor 3, a power supply 4 and an electrical relay switch arrangement 5 in which control signals to the processor 3 activate or deactivate the relay 5 which is connected in the electrical supply circuit to a load 6. The processor 3 may be connected to a sensor 2 or a switch arrangement 7 for receiving control signals. The processor 3 may also be connected to two transistors 50, 51 arranged to activate a respective solenoid drive coil 55, 56 of the relay 5 such that it makes or breaks the electrical supply circuit to the load 6. The power supply 4 for the control circuit may be batteries and the control circuit is arranged to reduce the level of power consumption to increase the life expectancy of the said power supply 4.
Patent GB-2378123-A (GB)
Title: Suspended movable shelf units
Inventor: CREMONESI GIANBATTISTA
IPC: A47B53/02
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A plurality of shelf units 10-13 are suspended from above via wheels 15 which run along a pair of horizontal guides 16. The units are movable horizontally (indicated by arrow X) such that access can be gained to any part of the shelves. The guides may be attached to longitudinal beams 17 which are themselves supported on transverse beams 18 and uprights 19. Alternatively the frame made up by beams 17 and 18 may be suspended by tie rods (21, fig 4) from a concrete slab (22, fig 4). The suspended arrangements do away with the need to have any floor mounting construction to enable better access to the floor space.
Patent GB-2381833-A (GB)
Title: Depressurising anti-knock fuel recovery valve for i.c. engines
Inventor: SOWERBY PAUL
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A depressurising anti-knock control system where the decompression is achieved via a one-way valve (depressurising anti-knock fuel recovery valve), suitable controlled so that the effective stroke, squish-band and compression ratio can be effectively altered during specific time intervals of the normal cycle of the engine. The depressurising anti-knock fuel recovery valve to be suitable connected so that during the controlled decompression, the gases exit via the one-way valve (depressurising anti-knock fuel recovery valve), and are safely cooled before being reintroduced into the fuel delivery circuit for reuse.
Patent GB-2394154-A (GB)
Title: Presenting information by displaying a list of items and attributes
Inventor: WICKS ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2002-09-07
Abstract: There is described herein a system and method for correlating a list of items and a list of their attributes by displaying markers in attribute strips against the items, which may be displayed as a column of rows. A system and method for filtering the items according to their attributes is further described.
Patent GB-2379457-A (GB)
Title: Glass fibre fabric impregnated with exfoliated vermiculite
Inventor: TURNER MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: C03C25/42
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A thermal insulation product comprises a glass fibre fabric impregnated with 10-50% by weight of exfoliated vermiculite that has been rendered substantially non-intumescent by mechanical comminution to a particle size of not more than 40 microns. A particle size of around 30 microns is particularly preferred. A process for making the product is also disclosed. The thermal insulation product has excellent resistance to flame penetration.
Patent GB-2387077-A (GB)
Title: Foldable type portable information terminal with answer holding function
Inventor: SHIMAMURA MASAKI
IPC: H04W4/16
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A foldable type portable information terminal includes an upper unit 200 having a display screen 202 on one of its upper and lower surfaces and a lower unit 100 having an operation surface 101a on one of its upper and lower surfaces. The upper and lower units are coupled for opening and closing and for pivoting by means of a biaxial hinge 300. The terminal further includes a detector system detecting change of relative attitude between the upper unit and the lower unit. The detector system includes magnets 52 on the upper unit and sensors 42 on the lower unit coupled to an angular position detecting portion. A controller 1 sets the answer holding state when the detector detects displacement of the upper unit to a preliminarily set first position upon call receipt.
Patent GB-2388751-A (GB)
Title: Signalling scheme for high speed downlink packet access
Inventor: BUI THANH NGOC
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: In a method of signalling in a mobile communications network (2) from a base station (10) to a mobile station (12,14,16) using Hybrid Automatic Repetition Request (HARQ), at the base station a code that indicates transmission of new data or re-transmitted data is selected, and in the code combinations of redundancy version parameters and/or bit re-arrangement parameters are provided. The selected code is transmitted to a mobile station, and at the mobile station the selected code has the effect of increasing the number of available combinations or reducing the number of bits required for HARQ signalling.
Patent GB-2394988-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine idle speed control apparatus
Inventor: KONDO YASUSHI
IPC: F02D9/02
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: An intake passage 2 of a throttle body 1 is opened and closed by a throttle valve 4 attached to a throttle valve shaft 3 which is turned by a manually operated throttle valve lever 5. A cam lever 10 which acts on the valve lever 5 via roller 8 is attached to one end of a rotatably supported link shaft 9 to the other end of which a link lever 11 is attached. The output of a stepping motor M is converted to a liner motion by a slider 12 which is attached to the link lever 11. Thus the throttle valve 4 opens in correspondence to the rotation of the stepping motor M.
Patent GB-2395013-A (GB)
Title: A method for formation fluid characterisation
Inventor: SPEIR PETER
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A method for determining properties of a mixture of fluids includes: (a) acquiring a plurality of nuclear magnetic resonance measurements from the mixture of fluids, each of the plurality of nuclear magnetic resonance measurements having a different value in an acquisition parameter, for example wait time using inversion or saturation recovery sequences, (b) generating a model of the mixture of fluids; (c) calculating a synthesized nuclear magnetic data set based on the model; (d) comparing the synthesized nuclear magnetic data set with the nuclear magnetic resonance measurements; and (e) adjusting the model and repeating (c) and (d), if difference between the synthesized nuclear magnetic data set and the nuclear magnetic measurements is greater than a minimum. An MRF method is used, using T1/T2 measurements for situations in which short relocation times do not permit accurate determination of the diffusion constants.
Patent GB-2389609-A (GB)
Title: Thru-tubing stackagle perforating gun system and method for use
Inventor: ROCHEN JAMES A
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A stackable thru-tubing perforating gun system for use in perforating in a large diameter cased wellbore below a smaller diameter production tubing string. The system comprises a thru-tubing retrievable bridge plug for supporting a lower perforating gun section. The system further comprises at least one additional gun section stacked on top of the lower gun section. After firing, individual gun sections may be retrieved from the wellbore through the tubing string.
Patent GB-2406397-A (GB)
Title: Watch with remotely activated alarm and tracker
Inventor: GOWLAND SUSAN
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A wrist watch, particularly for a child, has visual and audible alarms which are activated remotely on receipt of a PIN code signal sent via a mobile telephone by a parent/carer. The purpose of the alarms is to alert a person in the vicinity of the child that the child is lost or in distress. The watch also bears a message, including the parent/carer's mobile telephone number, enabling the person finding the child to contact the parent/carer. A tracker activated on receipt of the PIN code signal may also be incorporated.
Patent GB-2392925-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the adjustment of drafting rollers for the doubling and drafting of fibre slivers
Inventor: HOLZ STEFAN
IPC: D01H5/46
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: A drawing mechanism for the doubling and drafting of fibre slivers having at least two pairs of upper and lower rollers and sliders 35 a, 36a for mounting the lower rollers which allow the spacing between the rollers to be adjusted, the rollers being both driven and adjusted by the same drive system comprising of a double sided belt 47 engaging a guide pulley 46, 42 and a drive pulley 40,41 for the respective lower rollers. Adjustment of the roller spacing "a" is possible by either stopping the belt and manually turning the pulley 41 to displace the slider 35a or by locking the pulley 41 and turning the belt. Means for locking the pulley and the slider are described.
Patent GB-2392616-A (GB)
Title: Baby bath seat with hanger
Inventor: SUNDBERG BRIAN C
IPC: A47K3/024
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A baby bath seat assembly includes a support member 30 having a mounting bracket 34 that clamps onto a tube wall 18 and carrying a support 36 that extends downwardly into the tub. The support 31 carries a base 38 on which the seat 40 is mounted to turn through approximately 180{, and a detent mechanism 110 releasably locks the seat in any selected position.
Patent GB-2399469-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic volume adjustment in a slot machine
Inventor: BOYD SCOTT
IPC: H03G3/32
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A casino gaming machine includes a speaker for producing a game audio output, an ambient noise level detector for detecting the ambient noise level proximate the gaming machine, and an dynamic volume controller configured to regulate the volume of the game audio output in relation to the detected ambient noise level. The gaming machine can produce a plurality of game audio outputs, wherein the game audio output volumes can be differentially adjusted in relation to the detected ambient noise level. Differential volume adjustment can be on the basis of a parameter, such as sound output type, e.g. winning sound or instruction sound.
Patent GB-2401285-A (GB)
Title: Personal data storage
Inventor: RUSSELL MARC
IPC: H04M1/72418
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A digital SOS talisman comprises a mobile phone 1 on which is stored personal data, e.g. name, next of kin, blood group, allergies or medical conditions. The phone carries software enabling the data to be extracted using the phone's IMEU identification and displayed in the event of an emergency. The data may also be transmitted by wireless or wired connection, e.g. to a second machine 2 capable of storage, retrieval and display.
Patent GB-2412638-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel lock permanently mounted to vehicle body
Inventor: HALLIWELL TERENCE
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A locking device which can be applied to a steering wheel rim to prevent rotation of the wheel, the device being mounted permanently above the steering wheel on the existing mounts provided for a vehicle sun visor. When not in use the device is stowed within a tube A attached to the sun visor mounts. The device is retained within the tube by means of a locking ring assembly (fig 5). When required for use the device can be extended telescopically and pivoted to a position in which it is in contact with the rim of the steering wheel. The end of the device can then be clamped to the steering wheel by means of a lockable claw assembly (fig 3) locked by a key-operated gear mechanism.
Patent GB-2404049-A (GB)
Title: Stock ordering and reconciliation system
Inventor: BYRNE JOHN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A stock ordering and reconciliation system having a central server 105 and a plurality of remote servers (110a,110b,110c,110d), the central server 105 including: a first data store 115, which stores a catalogue of commodities, and a second data store 125, which stores order details for all remote servers; the remote servers each have a first data store (130a, 130b,130c,130d) which stores a catalogue of commodities and a second data store (135a, 135b,135c,135d) for storing order details specific to that remote server, wherein at each remote server only commodities which can be ordered there are accessible, and the first data store at each remote server is updated by transfer of data from the first data store of the central server. In one embodiment the central server has a third data store 120 which contains details on which parts of the first data store 115 of the central server should be transferred to each remote servers, alternatively a filter is used at each remote server to restrict access. Preferably there is a filter at each remote server which also presents only the cheapest possibly supplier of each item.