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Patent GB-2361916-A (GB)
Title: Nonreducing dielectric ceramic and monolithic ceramic capacitors
Inventor: NAITO MASAHIRO
IPC: H01B3/12
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A nonreducing dielectric ceramic a main component having a perovskite crystal phase, the main component satisfying the formula<BR> (Ca<SB>1-a-b-c</SB>Sr<SB>a</SB>Ba<SB>b</SB>Mg<SB>c</SB>)<SB>m</SB>(Zr<SB>1-w-x-y-z</SB>Ti<SB>w</SB>Mn<SB>x</SB>Ni<SB>y</SB>Hf<SB>z</SB>)O<SB>3</SB> where 0   &   a   &   0.5, 0   &   b < 0.5, 0   &   c < 0.05, 0   &   a + b + c < 0.5, 0.98   &   m < 1.03, 0   &   w < 0.6, 0   &   x < 0.05, 0   &    y < 0.05, 0   &   z < 0.3, 0   &   x + y   &   0.05, and 0   &   w + x + y + z < 0.6; and<BR> ```at least one type of compound oxide selected from one of the group consisting of (Si,. T)O<SB>2</SB>-MO-XO, wherein T is at least one selected from Ti and Zr, MO is at least one selected from MuO and NiO, and XO is at least one selected from BaO, SrO, CaO, and MgO, and (Si, T)O<SB>2</SB>-(Mn, M)O-Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> wherein T is at least one selected from Ti and Zr, and M is at least one selected from Ni, Ba, Sr, Ca, and Mg,<BR> ```wherein the ratio of the intensity of the maximum peak of a crystal phase not of the perovskite crystal phase to the intensity of the maximum peak assigned to the perovskite crystal phase appearing at 2  r   = 25 to 35{ is 5% or less in a CuK  a   X-ray diffraction pattern. Monolithic ceramic capacitors comprising a plurality of layers comprising the nonreducing dielectric ceramic are described.
Patent GB-2366910-A (GB)
Title: Improved daughter ion spectra using time of flight mass spectrometers
Inventor: HOLLE ARMIN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for measuring daughter ion spectra in time of flight mass spectrometers, especially those with reflectors 13, 14 and 15 with post acceleration of selected parent and daughter ions by raising the potential of a "potential lift cell" 5 and 6, during passage of the ions. The invention consists of a potential lift cell 5 and 6, which is supplied with power, for velocity spread focussing by delayed acceleration of the ions after their passage through the cell whilst lifting the potential, thus making it possible to produce a focus of the velocity spreads of ions at the detector 16. In addition, it is possible to facilitate the adjustment of the mass spectrometer by dynamically shaping the acceleration pulse of the lift device 5 and 6, to focus the velocity spreads of all the ion masses in the spectrum on the detector 16.
Patent GB-2366530-A (GB)
Title: Jig cleaning
Inventor: SMITH PETER JOHN
IPC: C25D17/06
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: An apparatus and method for removing surface coating of an article carrying jig (11) so as to enable electrical contact between the jig and the or each article (12) to enable the articles to be coated with surface coating in a treatment chamber wherein the surface coating on the jig is removed by subjecting the jig and article to vibration so that the resulting movement between the articles and the jig abrades the surface coating on the jig hence enabling electrical contact between the jig and the articles.
Patent GB-2379820-A (GB)
Title: Interpolating values for sub-pixels
Inventor: HALLAPURO ANTTI
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A method of interpolation in which an image comprising pixels arranged in rows and columns and represented by values, the pixels in the rows residing at unit horizontal locations and the pixels in the columns residing at unit vertical locations, is interpolated to generate values for sub-pixels at fractional horizontal and vertical locations, the method comprising: <SL> <LI>a) interpolating values for sub-pixels at half unit horizontal and unit vertical locations, unit horizontal and half unit vertical locations, and quarter unit horizontal and unit vertical locations directly using weighted sums of pixels residing at unit horizontal and unit vertical locations; <LI>b) interpolating values for sub-pixels at half unit horizontal and half unit vertical locations using a weighted sum of values for sub-pixels residing at half unit horizontal and unit vertical locations calculated according to step (a); <LI>c) interpolating values for sub-pixels at quarter unit horizontal and half unit vertical locations using a weighted sum of values for sub-pixels residing at quarter unit horizontal and unit vertical locations calculated according to step (a) and <LI>d) interpolating values for sub-pixels at quarter unit vertical locations by taking the average of the values of a first pixel or sub-pixel located at a horizontal location corresponding to that of the sub-pixel being calculated and unit vertical location and a second pixel or sub-pixel located at a horizontal location corresponding to that of the sub-pixel being calculated and half unit vertical location. </SL>
Patent GB-2380845-A (GB)
Title: A Method of delivering money
Inventor: KIDD AVRIL MARGARET
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A method of delivering money comprises the steps of receiving an order from a remote customer for goods and/or services; receiving a request for money; receiving electronic payment for the order plus the money; authorising payment for the order plus the money; and delivering the order and money to the remote customer. The step of authorising payment may include submitting a credit card payment or debit card payment to a transaction authorisation system. The method may include the step of charging a fee for the money delivered. The order and money may be delivered to an address associated with a card used to pay for the order and money or to an address that has previously being registered.
Patent GB-2371721-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone capable of stopping main clock signal
Inventor: SUDA KEI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A mobile phone has at least one main clock system, and operates based on a main clock signal of the main clock system. The main clock system includes a main counter (14) for counting the main clock signal; and, a power-saving section (10, 11, 12, 13, 15) for: stopping generation of the main clock signal for a time period, while counting the wait clock signal; restarting the generation of the main clock signal after the time period; and, controlling the main counter based on the counted wait clock signal as if the main counter had continuously counted the main clock signal.
Patent GB-2387580-A (GB)
Title: Airbag release mechanism
Inventor: SEGURA JOSE MARIA
IPC: B60R21/215
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: An air bag release mechanism arranged in a trim part of a vehicle comprising an air bag 15 folded in a casing 8 and a gas generator 20 arranged together with the air bag 15 in said casing 8, the cover portion 3 being connected to the air bag casing by a flexible connection means 7, this cover portion consisting of at least one flexible hinge (5,6) , the flexible hinge containing a part of the connection means 7. The airbag casing 8 is driven back by the pressure of the gas acting during release of the air bag. The backslash of the explosive release action of the airbag 15 is used to create a reaction force acting on the air bag casing 8, a spring 10 holding the air bag in position will be squeezed. A guide shaft 9 connecting the air bag to the support 13 on the vehicle frame 12 retracts and the air bag cover 3 is torn away. At the same time the retracting casing 8 tears the cover 3 apart and at least one hinge (5,6) retracts into the space between the casing 8 and the lateral guides (18,19).
Patent GB-2389172-A (GB)
Title: Portable music stand light
Inventor: RICHARDSON GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A battery powered light which attaches to a music stand for illuminating sheet music comprising of a support rod (8) mounted onto a music stand, a separate light (1) which attaches to the support rod which when located on the support is capable of illuminating sheet music on the stand to enable easy viewing of the music. The unit is light weight and does not reduce the stability of the stand. The support rod folds with the stand and holds the battery power pack 9 while the light is easily attached or removed from the support and also folds for easy transport and storage. The light source may be light emitting diodes mounted via foam pads (3, figure 3) to absorb vibrations.
Patent GB-2378807-A (GB)
Title: Drawer support mechanism for electrical device.
Inventor: MCDONALD DONALD WILSON
IPC: G11B17/04
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A drawer support mechanism 1 for an electrical device 2 such as a disk drive, comprises a mount 4, sliding supports 6, friction reducing means 7 and a front plate 11. The friction reducing means 7 allows for the support mechanism 1 to move between a closed position and an open position as dictated by the electric motor of the sliding drawer 3. The sliding supports 6 provide rigid support for the sliding drawer 3 particularly when the drawer 3 is in the open position. The front face 11 provides protection to the front face of the drive in both the open and closed position.
Patent GB-2393042-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Extension lead with battery charging outlet
Inventor: LERCH OLIVER
IPC: H01R13/72
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: An electrical extension lead, comprising an electrical cable (8) having a first end (26) connected to a socket outlet arrangement (12) for supplying electricity to electrical devices, and a second end connected to an electrical plug (34) for connection to an electrical mains supply. A battery pack charging assembly (15) is also connected to the first end of the cable and a battery pack for use with an electrical device may be removably connected to the battery pack charging assembly for charging. The socket outlet arrangement (12) and the battery pack charging assembly (15) are mounted within a common housing (2a, 2b, 4). The cable (8) may be stored by wrapping it around the exterior surface of a hollow storage structure (4) and the battery pack charging assembly (15) is located within said hollow storage structure. The storage structure (4) may be rotatably mounted within an outer housing (2a, 2b), which outer housing is formed with a hole (32) through which the cable (8) is extendable.
Patent GB-2394693-A (GB)
Title: A circular blade attachment for a hand drill
Inventor: NEWMAN JAMES
IPC: B23D57/00
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: A circular blade 3 attached to a shaft 1, said shaft 1 connecting to the chuck of a hand drill, said hand drill being used to drive a gear mechanism that drives the circular blade 3. A depth guide (8) and blade cover (7) may be provided. A handle may be attached in two positions (4,5) to guide the circular blade 3.
Patent GB-2378828-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connectors for display devices
Inventor: BISHOP PETER
IPC: H01R12/52
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a display to a printed circuit board is disclosed. One application of the invention provides a connection between a liquid crystal display (22) ("LCD") and a circuit board (26). The connector (23) is capable of serving a dual function as a lightguide that transmits light for the displa (22), and as an electrical connector for interconnection of the display with the circuit board. A leg member (25) is mounted on the connector, and the leg member includes a row of contact feet (27) for electrical communication. The connector may include a plurality of spaced apart U-shaped strip members (43) mounted in parallel upon a leg member, with contact feet (41, 42) that extend upwardly to reliantly mate with contact pads (28) of a printed circuit board (26).
Patent GB-2383194-A (GB)
Title: Key input circuit
Inventor: ANZAI TAKESHI
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: Keys 3, 4 disposed on a wiring substrate 2 form displacement surfaces capable of undergoing displacement in a linked fashion. A first switching operation occurs when a first key part of the first key 3 and a first substrate part 13 of the wiring substrate 2 are brought into mechanical contact with each other. A second switching operation occurs when a second key part of the second key 4 and a second substrate part 14 of the wiring substrate 2 are brought into mechanical contact with each other. The displacement surfaces both form, before displacement, convex surfaces in the direction of the movement.
Patent GB-2403377-A (GB)
Title: Portable battery-driven apparatus
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE LA
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A mobile telephone handset (1) has its circuitry (11) driven by a rechargeable battery (17). The handset can perform a data processing operation such as a download or a memory defragmentation, which requires battery power over a considerable period of time and a battery sensor (20) is coupled to the circuitry for indicating whether the battery has sufficient capability to complete the data operation. The circuitry (11) is configured to cease the data processing operation in the event that the battery is indicated to have insufficient capability A battery charging sensor (19) indicates when an external battery charger is connected and the download or defragmention process may be carried out using the power of the charger rather than the battery.
Patent GB-2403799-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of spacing between components and their dimension from combining their active and reference images
Inventor: WILLIS JEFFREY JOHN
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: The system comprises: active imaging sub-systems (101, 102, 103) which provide an active image of a subject of measurement, showing the subject when it is active or in use; reference image sub-systems (104, 105) which provide a reference image of the subject of measurement e.g. a CAD reference image(s), whereby the reference image is an image of different type from the active image. An image combining sub-system (106) combines the reference image(s) and the active image(s), which are matched in scale, and keyed together. It may provide an X-ray image(s), corresponding to different active use state(s) of the subject, or it may animate the plurality of active images. An image measurement sub-system (107) effect the measurement of active image relative to the reference image, to provide the dimensions of the components and / or spacings (A, figures 3A to 4B) between the components of the subject of measurement, when it is active or in use. The system may be used in measuring the blade tip clearance in a running turbine engine (figures 2-4).
Patent GB-2405293-A (GB)
Title: Email policy manager
Inventor: CRAIGIE JIM
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: An email policy is applied in a policy manager (boundary agent 32 Fig.1), running on a mail server in a local area network, to determine whether an outgoing email message should be allowed to be transmitted to a destination address outside the local area network, for example over the internet. A digital signature is used in the policy manager, to determine if the sender is the sender indicated in the message itself. If so, a sender-dependent policy is applied. If the policy manager determines that an outgoing mail message does not contain a verified digital signature corresponding to the sender indicated in the mail message, a default mail policy is applied - such as rejection of the mail message.
Patent GB-2406441-A (GB)
Title: Heat sink with arcuate fins
Inventor: MA RICHARD
IPC: H01L23/467
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A heat sink has two arrays of arcuate fins 300, 400 of opposite curvature. Shorter fins 310,410,500 may also be provided.
Patent GB-2395068-A (GB)
Title: Solid state imager
Inventor: BELL RAYMOND THOMAS
IPC: H04N5/357
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A charge division arrangement for a CCD device for producing a divided charge output from an input charge, comprising an input for receiving an input charge, an array of elements and an output. The array of elements being arranged in rows and columns and having clock connections to allow charge in each row to be successively clocked from one row of elements to the next. At least some of the elements being arranged in a charge division unit having a first element and a second element in adjacent columns and being communicable at least temporarily so that charged introduced into the first element is divided between the first element and the second element, the charge division unit being arranged to produce divided charge for production at the output. The arrangement allows a small amount of charge to be introduced into a CCD circuit.
Patent GB-2396801-A (GB)
Title: Carpet sweeper with non-uniform front edge
Inventor: GREY NICHOLAS GERALD
IPC: A47L9/04
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus comprises a body with a front face 201, wherein the front face comprises a non-planar lower edge 203 such that in use the distance between the edge and the surface being cleaned is non-uniform. The front face may have at least one recess 205 open at the lower edge, the recess being approximately 60mm wide and 10mm deep. The body of the cleaner may comprise a front compartment with an elongate rotatable brush disposed therein, a rear compartment with an electric motor to drive the brush, and an intermediate compartment arranged between the front and the rear for the collection of debris.
Patent GB-2413620-A (GB)
Title: Pointing device encoder shaft with a rigid protective sheath over a resilient damping means
Inventor: SAWYER ANTHONY MARK
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: An encoder shaft for rotation by a ball of a pointing device (eg. in a mouse or trackball) has a shaft proper 3,4,5,6, a rigid tubular sheath 8 radially spaced from the shaft proper, and resilient means 13 between the shaft proper and the sheath. The resilient means 13 may be nitrile rubber o-rings, while the sheath 8 may be stainless steel, and both sheath and shaft proper have adjacent grooves 7,12 to receive the o-rings. The o-rings are slightly compressed to provide a friction coupling for the shaft proper to rotate with the sheath, while insulating the shaft proper from vibration and shock from the ball. Other embodiments have more than two o-rings, or have a resilient sleeve between the shaft and sheath, the latter possibly introduced by injection. Two encoder shafts can be used to detect ball movement in both X and Y planes (fig 6).
Patent GB-2400769-A (GB)
Title: Directional microphone
Inventor: STAAT RAIMUND
IPC: H04R1/38
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: The object of the present invention is to create a directional microphone headset which firstly has an unobtrusive lens system, has a small size and with which only few popping sounds are picked up, therefore in which great wind noise insensitivity is provided, which moreover does not have a projecting, bent arm and moreover is also aligned optimally with the user's mouth. The microphone has a diaphragm D1 wherein the microphone comprises the first sound inlet LSI in a first opening and the second sound inlet RSI in a second in a second opening, and wherein the sound inlet strikes against the rear side of the diaphragm largely uninfluenced via the first opening, whereas with the second sound inlet an acoustic damping element DE is constructed, with which the sound is damped at the second sound inlet, characterised in that the first sound inlet lies with the long microphone centre axis behind the diaphragm and the second sound inlet thus lies on the microphone centre axis in front of the diaphragm.
Patent GB-2403534-A (GB)
Title: Sampling and shipping kit for cytology
Inventor: HOBAN DANIEL
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: A sample collection and shipping apparatus for use in liquid based cytology testing comprises an outer container 2. One or more groups of cytology sample collection components are located within the outer container for collecting one or more cytology samples. Each group of cytology collection components comprises a cytology collection device, a corresponding vial 3 containing a preservative liquid for receiving the cytology sample from the cytology collection device, and a corresponding requisition form 7 and vial label (8) for completion with information pertaining to the sample. One or more groups of shipping components 9 are also located within the outer container for packaging one or more collected cytology samples for shipping to one ore more laboratories for analysis. Each group of shipping components comprises a shipping carton comprising a support means for packaging a vial containing a cytology sample and a corresponding requisition form for shipping to one or more laboratories for analysis.
Patent GB-2416296-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic hose and handle assembly for cleaning appliance
Inventor: GAMMACK PETER DAVID
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: The invention provided a handle assembly (30) for a cleaning appliance (10) comprising a flexible hose (40) having a first end (42) connectable to a main body (12) of the cleaning appliance (10) and a second end (44), a handle portion (60) for manoueuvring the handle assembly (30) during use, and a tubular wand (50). The second end (44) of the flexible hose (40) is connected to the handle portion (60) and the tubular wand (50) is slidably mounted in the handle portion (60) so as to be movable between a first position in which the tubular wand (50) extends beyond the handle portion (60) inside the flexible hose (40) and a second position in which the tubular wand (50) extends beyond the handle portion (60) away from the flexible hose (40).
Patent GB-2416503-A (GB)
Title: Pocket sized flux applicator
Inventor: MOFFAT BEN
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 2004-07-26
Abstract: A pocket sized applicator of flux for soldering which has a storage vessel 1, containing flux which, when operated disperses flux into the brush bristles 3 through a permeable head 2. A protective cover 4 keeping debris off the flux applicator when not in use. There may be a mechanical means of forcing the flux through the permeable head.
Patent GB-2417902-A (GB)
Title: Air freshener
Inventor: BROWN COLIN
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate a volatile liquid, such as a fragrance, into an atmosphere comprises a body member 1 that contains an absorbent evaporative surface 5 that is open to the atmosphere. Within this body member is located a sealed reservoir 6 containing the volatile liquid 7 and an opening member, such as a prong 11, for the sealed reservoir, the reservoir and opening member being movable relative to one another, such that deliberate such movement causes the opening member to open the sealed reservoir and release the volatile liquid onto the absorbent evaporative surface. The reservoir may be sealed at the bottom by a metal foil 10. The reservoir may be contained within a well 4 in the body member, and have horizontally-extending lugs 8 that engage in a spiral channel 9 in the wall of the well. In operation the apparatus is actuated by turning a cap 12 in the appropriate direction. The cooperation of lugs and channel determine that the reservoir will move downwards and the prong will pierce the foil, thus allowing the liquid to escape from the reservoir. The apparatus is leakproof during transit and releases the vaporised liquid more uniformly over time. A method of disseminating a volatile liquid into an atmosphere, and a method of preventing accidental loss of volatile liquid from an apparatus are also claimed.
Patent GB-2418122-A (GB)
Title: Tunnel cloche end closing means
Inventor: CARDOZO DAMIAN
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: A tunnel cloche 1 formed from flexible sheet material, such as polythene sheet or netting, where the cover material 2 extends beyond the last structural support arch 3. A drawstring 5 is threaded through a hollow seam 4 on the edge of the sheet. This drawstring may be pulled tight causing the cover to bunch up and close the end of the cloche. The drawstring may be fitted with a toggle or clamp 6.