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Patent GB-2360864-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle hazard alert
Inventor: COUSINS JAMES EZEKIEL
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: When enabled a Vehicle Hazard Alert signal is transmitted from a transmitter 12 and encoded 14 in an Emergency/Service Vehicle / Craft which maybe travelling or stationary. The aim of the signal is to be decoded 16 on being received by a receiver 15 over a reasonably safe working distance in the User's Vehicle / Craft. Sequential switching by a programmable logic Processing device 17 enables multiple tasking to take place simultaneously: - data manipulates a visual display 22, a Relay 18 is employed to by-pass the In vehicle entertainment 19 and 20 this will then enable and complement the voice warning circuit 23 to emit a sound or convey an announcement through 24 with an optional link to 20.
Patent GB-2364685-A (GB)
Title: A poster display holder
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: A poster holder comprising a document holder 10 and a support 21. The document holder 10 has a flat sleeve-like body 11 with a transparent front 14 and an opening 12 at one end closable by a flap 13 integral with the front 14 which has a high tack adhesive 17 coated on its outer surface, the body 11 having a low tack adhesive 16 on its rear 15 at its other end. The document holder is permanently secured to the support 21 by the adhesive 17 on the flap and is releasably held in place by the low tack adhesive 16 at said other end. The support 21 may be a rigid sheet of cellular plastics material, the rear of which carries ties (32, Figures 4 and 5) for securing around a post (31).
Patent GB-2352883-A (GB)
Title: Connector with terminal position assurance member
Inventor: KOBURG DIRK
IPC: H01R13/436
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: A connector comprises a body 12 to the front of which is attached a two-stage <U>T</U>erminal <U>P</U>osition <U>A</U>ssurance member. The TPA has legs 36 with inturned lips 40 which are latched at 30 to respective opposed external sides of the body in the first stage. The TPA is moved into a position wherein lips of the TPA enter apertures respective 32 in the opposing sides of the connector in the second stage whereby to retain contacts (not shown) in the body. Latches each comprise ribs 28 on the external surface of the connector body.
Patent GB-2357934-A (GB)
Title: Preventing unauthorised use of a telephone line
Inventor: RYLEY GORDON BRADLEY
IPC: H04M1/67
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: The call fraud detector apparatus is connected to the telephone line, and includes a telephone line interface with switch hook. A parallel set detector indicates to the microcontroller 100 that another device has gone off hook on the telephone line. The microcontroller causes the telephone line interface switch hook to also go off hook in parallel, thereby preventing pulse dialing by the other device. The device may also include a DTMF tone detector 130 and generator 120 prevent DTMF dialing on the telephone line. The call fraud detector can provide a visual 110, audible, and/or tactile indication when unauthorized use of the telephone line occurs, and can be enabled or disabled by an external device. The call fraud detector can log the time and date of each unauthorized call placed on a line, and can also notify the telephone service provider when an unauthorized call is attempted.
Patent GB-2351199-A (GB)
Title: Automatic insertion of computer generated image in video image.
Inventor: BRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04N5/253
Filed: 1997-09-15
Abstract: A method of processing digital image data, produced by scanning frames of cinematographic films (e.g. using a telecine), wherein a region 1 of a frame of digital image data is automatically selected and replaced with computer generated (CG) data 2. Region 1 is selected for replacement according to its particular colour, or other appearance attributes. The CG region may be manipulated to account for depth changes or movement (see Figures 2a-2c and 3a, 3b).
Patent GB-2362032-A (GB)
Title: Method for fabricating capacitors of a semiconductor device
Inventor: LEE KEE JEUNG
IPC: H01L21/205
Filed: 2000-11-08
Abstract: The method comprises the steps of forming a lower electrode 13 on a semiconductor substrate 11, depositing an amorphous TaON thin film 15 over the lower electrode, and subjecting the deposited amorphous TaON thin film to a low-temperature thermal process, e.g. a UV-03 atmosphere at 300-500 {C, and a high-temperature thermal process, e.g. in a N<SB>2</SB>O,O<SB>2</SB> or N<SB>2</SB> atmosphere at 650-950 {C, thereby forming a TaON dielectric film, and forming an upper electrode 16 on the TaON dielectric film. Since the TaON thin film is used as a dielectric film, it is possible to achieve an improvement in electrical characteristics while ensuring a capacitance required in the semiconductor device. The lower electrode 13 may be nitrified (14) before the TaON film is formed.
Patent GB-2369873-A (GB)
Title: A tap lock
Inventor: KEEBLE BRIAN CLAUDE
IPC: F16K35/10
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: A tap lock 10 comprises locking means and a casing 12, 14 for temporarily placing around a tap handle 22 to hinder access. The casing has first 12 and second 14 casing sections. First 12 and second 14 sections are separable for removal from around the tap handle. The locking means 60, 62, 64 is operable to lock the first and second sections together. When locked together the casing cannot be removed from the tap handle, so preventing access to the handle. The first and second sections are preferably hinged together and have eyelets 60, 62 for receiving the bow of a padlock. Alternatively the locking means may comprise an arm mounted on one of the casing sections and which can be pivoted into engagement with a stub on the other casing section. The sections may have cut out portions 32a, 32b, 34a, 34b for accommodating pipes connected to the tap. Instead of a hinge one casing portion may have a tongue or stub for engaging a groove or recess in the other.
Patent GB-2354467-A (GB)
Title: A method of cold forming sheet metal into a structural member
Inventor: ST QUINTON DAVID
IPC: E04C3/07
Filed: 1997-01-18
Abstract: A method of producing a structural member by cold forming sheet metal where the sheet metal has a series of recesses (34A, Fig 5) and projecting parts (34, 35, Fig 5), which are formed by a rotary punching unit. The punching unit has a pair of rotatable punching elements (22, 23), one of which is provided with a number of recesses and the other with co-operating projecting punches (Fig 3) which form co-operating recesses (34A, 35A, Fig 5) and projecting parts (34, 35, Fig 5) on the metal sheet. To form the structural member, the metal sheet is folded so that the projecting parts and recesses overlap at one edge (Figs 6 and 7). The structural member is preferably a hollow tube and a means of attachment (55, Fig 12) can be provided at one end by flattening the tube.
Patent GB-2361643-A (GB)
Title: Two-layer capsules
Inventor: BROWN MALCOLM DAVID
IPC: A61J3/07
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A delivery capsule comprises an enclosing wall, the enclosing wall comprising an inner layer (30) of a first material and an outer layer (48) of a second material, the first and second materials having different solubility properties, with one or more portions of the inner layer constituting part of the outer surface of the capsule. When capsules in accordance with the present invention are added to an appropriate solvent, the solvent contacts both the inner layer and the outer layer of the enclosing wall of the capsule which may behave differently under the same conditions. It is thus possible to exploit the differential solubility effect which exists between the inner layer and the outer layer to control e.g. the rate of release of the contents of the capsule and/or the temperature at which said contents are released. The inner and outer layers are preferably polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) of varying solubility. The capsules may contain bath oil.
Patent GB-2373476-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker diaphragm and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: POCOCK NICHOLAS
IPC: H04R31/00
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a loudspeaker diaphragm comprising moulding it from a flowable polyolefin or other plastics material such that part of the material flows during moulding a distance within the mould equal to at least 300 times the thickness of that part of material after moulding, the moulded material having a Youngs Modulus of at least 1500MPa.
Patent GB-2357503-A (GB)
Title: Process for purification of alkyl alkanoate
Inventor: COLLEY STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: B01D3/40
Filed: 1999-09-29
Abstract: A process is described for the recovery of substantially pure alkyl alkanoate, such as ethyl acetate from an impure feedstock. The impure feedstock is contacted with a selective hydrogenation catalyst in the presence of hydrogen in a selective hydrogenation zone maintained under selective hydrogenation conditions effective for selective hydrogenation of impurities containing reactive carbonyl groups thereby to hydrogenate said impurities to the corresponding alcohols. After recovery from the selective hydrogenation zone of a selectively hydrogenated reaction product mixture comprising said alkyl alkanoate and said corresponding alcohols, this is distilled in one or more distillation zones so as to produce substantially pure alkyl alkanoate therefrom which is recovered.
Patent GB-2374583-A (GB)
Title: Thermochromic indicator for food containers
Inventor: REES ARNOLD EDWARD
IPC: G01K11/16
Filed: 2001-04-21
Abstract: A food storage container comprising a bag (10) formed of clear plastics film material having indicators (12, 13) printed thereon in the form of a series of frames (20, 21, 22; 23, 24, 25). In one of the frames (21, 24) of the indicators (12, 13) there is printed a "  !  " in thermochromic ink and in another of the frames (22, 25) there is printed an "X" in non-thermochromic ink. The "X" is covered by a layer of thermochromic ink. If the temperature of food contained in the bag 10 exceeds a predetermined temperature, ie 05{C for one indicator (12) and 37{C for the other indicator (13), the "  !  " and the covering layer of thermochromic ink disappear leaving blank the frame (21, 24) formerly containing the "  !  " and showing the "X" in the formerly obscured frame (22, 25).
Patent GB-2376280-A (GB)
Title: Clutch and brake combination for rotating body having a high inertia
Inventor: MOELLER HANS ERIK
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A clutch/brake combination, for a combine harvester, comprises a clutch member 15 pushed by Belleville spring 10 so that friction surface 16 engages with an inner surface 25 of a pulley wheel 6, thereby transmitting rotation of the pulley 6 to shaft 2 to drive a straw chopper or threshing drum which have a high inertia. The clutch member 15 is mounted via bolts 19 on a mounting member, eg collar 8, which has extending portions that has a brake pad 11 affixed thereto. Collar 8 is axially movable relative to shaft 2 and is moved when trust plate 24 contacts brake pad 11, thereby applying the brake and disengaging the clutch. Thrust plate 24 is slidable mounted on the collar 8 and is moved by a lever 13, eg actuated manually, pneumatically, electrically, in one direction to engage the brake/disengage the clutch and in an opposite direction to, via spring 10, to engage the clutch/disengage the brake.
Patent GB-2379016-A (GB)
Title: Portable apparatus monitoring reaction of user to music
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: G09B15/00
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A portable wristwatch device 1 to monitor the reaction of a user at an event to a mix of songs comprises monitoring means which produces at least one reaction signal and processing means to process the or each reaction signal to estimate the response of the user to a song. An output signal encoding information indicative of the user response is generated and transmitted to a remote apparatus by a wireless RF link. The reaction signal may be provided by user input device(s) 8, 9 and/or by sensor(s) (pulse rate sensor, temperature sensor, perspiration sensor, accelerometer, microphone). The device may include a display 7 and may prompt the user for an input. The user reaction information may be used in a DJ system to influence songs played, volume etc.
Patent GB-2363601-A (GB)
Title: Binder carrier pack and corresponding blank
Inventor: PAINE LESLIE
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: A binder (10) comprises: a first panel (12) divided by a first fold line (14) from a second panel (16) which is divided by a second fold line (18) from a third panel (20), the first and second fold lines (14,18) being intersected by three slits (22, 24, 26), the central slit (22) being longer than the first and second outer slits (24, 26), and each end of the central slit (22) being joined to an ajacent end of each of the first and second outer slits (24, 26) by a respective crease line (28a, 30a, 28b, 30b); whereby, when the third panel (20) is folded about outer parts of the first and second fold lines (14, 18) to be spaced from yet overlie the first panel (12), the material between the central slit (22) and the first outer slit (24) is folded about its associated crease lines and the inner parts of the first and second fold lines to form a first strap (32), and the material between the central slit (22) and the second outer slit (26) is folded about its associated crease lines and the inner parts of the first and second fold lines to form a second strap (34).
Patent GB-2380923-A (GB)
Title: Multi-deck bakery ovens
Inventor: MILLER BRENT
IPC: A21B3/04
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a bakery oven including:-<BR> ```a plurality of oven decks (5, 10, 15, 20 and 25) each oven deck being<BR> operable independently of the other oven decks,<BR> ```a single control panel 40 for inputting separate control instructions for each respective oven deck, and<BR> ```a controller, linked to said control panel and said oven decks, for controlling each respective oven deck independently of the other oven decks. In this way it is possible for an operator to control all of the oven decks (independently of each other) by inputting instructions at a single control panel. The panel controls the heating elements, steam production and steam evacuation of the oven decks.
Patent GB-2367988-A (GB)
Title: Correlator with a frequency corrected reference signal
Inventor: MUTOH MASAHIKO
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2000-10-06
Abstract: To provide an apparatus for calculation of correlation that can take a correlation even when a frequency error is relatively large. A correlation system comprising: a frequency adding means for receiving a reference signal R0(t) and adding thereto a predetermined plurality n of frequency components (F1 - Fn) to output a resultant reference signal R1(t) - Rn(t); an adder for receiving n reference signals R1(t) - Rn(t) and a single said reference signal R0(t) as a base and adding them together to output a corrected reference signal R(t); and a correlator for taking a correlation between a measurement signal S(t) and said corrected reference signal R(t) to output a correlation output signal.
Patent GB-2379892-A (GB)
Title: Educational game and apparatus
Inventor: AWAD NABIL
IPC: G09B11/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus, which can be utilised for teaching young children the basics of writing, reading, spelling and image identification, in its simplest form comprises a base or frame where source information can be displayed together with a screen forming or accommodating a writing surface. In a preferred embodiment, Fig 1, slot 14 receives an image bar, Fig 2 (not shown) with a limited number of images and associated words and/or numerals; a child uses a magnetic pen 2 to reproduce an item from the image bar onto a magnetic screen 5; this screen is partially masked by a canopy 6 so that a second child (possibly equipped with their own frame, identical image bar and screen) can guess at which image has been chosen by observing movements of the writing implement. A further screen 8 provides a grid for keeping a score as the game continues for each of the images on the bar. In a computerised version which can be played solo, Fig 3 (not shown), the computer creates a moving image of a writing implement, and the child has to decide which image or piece of information has been portrayed.
Patent GB-2387349-A (GB)
Title: Container compaction method and device
Inventor: LEE FRANCIS HENRY
IPC: B30B9/32
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A method, and device, for reducing the volume of a discarded container 5 manufactured from a thermoformable material whereby the container is compacted at a temperature at which it is thermoformable so that it does not return to its original shape after the crushing force is removed. The container may be crushed in a device which is preheated or the container may be heated and then crushed. The crushing device may incorporate for example a base 1, 2 and a lever 4 with one or both of the base and lever incorporating an electrical heater 7. Alternatively the base may be manufactured from a material which makes it suitable for mounting on a heated surface. In applications where containers are preheated before crushing, the crushing device may incorporate thermally insulating material to prevent the device cooling the preheated container during the crushing process.
Patent GB-2379034-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling optimal compression ratio of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: CULLEN MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A variable compression internal combustion engine in a motor vehicle is operated by determining a driveline surge based at least in part on operating parameters of the motor vehicle, determining a driveline surge tolerance based at least in part on one or more of the vehicle operating parameters, and selecting one of the compression ratio operating modes based at least in part on a comparison of the driveline surge to the driveline surge tolerance. When used with a variable compression engine operable in a high compression ratio mode or a low compression ratio mode, the low compression ratio mode is selected if the driveline surge exceeds the driveline surge tolerance. Otherwise, if the driveline surge is less than or equal to the driveline surge, the high compression ratio mode is selected.
Patent GB-2380784-A (GB)
Title: LED-type vehicular lamp
Inventor: AMANO YASUYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A vehicular lamp (10) that radiates light by indirect illumination and employing a plurality of LED light sources (28,48), wherein the entire reflective surface of the reflector (16) has a substantially uniform brightness and the degree of freedom of designing the outer shape of the lamp is increased. First and second LED light source groups (28,48) are formed by arranging a plurality of LED light sources (28,48) back-to-back in a row. First and second lens groups (32,52) are formed by arranging a plurality of Fresnel lenses for forming light from each of the LED light sources (28,48) into parallel light fluxes with the directions of the parallel light fluxes of each LED light source group being aligned. First and second reflectors (20,40) are provided for reflecting the parallel light fluxes from each of the lens groups forward of the lamp (10). The lamp has a translucent cover (14) at the front.
Patent GB-2382532-A (GB)
Title: Football type game
Inventor: HEDLEY ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: A football type game in which the pitch 10 includes a central transverse band 14, with each team being confined to a respective end of the pitch behind the band. The game includes means for delineating a pitch, means for delineating the central band, and two goal means 11 one at each end of the pitch. The pitch is delineated by tapes 12, 13 or the like; the band is delineated by a strip of material coloured contrastingly with the rest of the pitch; and the goals preferably consist of vertical rectangular sheets of material.
Patent GB-2384904-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle display
Inventor: FURUYA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A meter for a motor vehicle includes a meter case 4 for protecting components of the meter which are incorporated therein, and a front cover 9 composed of a prism which is a part of a convex lens and provided in front of the meter case 4. A dial plate 5 of the meter has an outer contour in a substantially elliptical shape so that a virtual image of the dial plate as seen through the front cover 9 may look like a substantially perfect circle. Since the virtual image of the dial plate 5 is expanded in a vertical direction due to magnification inherent in the prism 9, the dial plate 5 formed in a substantially elliptical shape will be deformed into a substantially perfect circle in sight.
Patent GB-2386336-A (GB)
Title: Wire retainer of a stapler
Inventor: CHEN TUNG-I
IPC: B25C5/06
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A wire retainer 20 for a stapler comprises a wire opening (21, fig 1) disposed at the centre of a bottom portion which fits over a wire 40 to be stapled. The wire retainer is located within a stapler having a staple plate 14 and an embedded groove 30 for receiving the wire retainer, so that the wire retainer can be removed and replaced by a different wire retainer. Different wire retainers may be provided having wire openings of different sizes. A latching bracket 25 may be provided to secure the wire retainer within the stapler.
Patent GB-2384673-A (GB)
Title: Handheld data processing device with touch sensitive screen
Inventor: COLLINS PHILIP DAVID ABDY
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2002-12-12
Abstract: A handheld data processing device 82 has a touch-sensitive display screen 84 and interface means for generating a graphic user interface GUI on the screen, the GUI having one or more image elements 88, 92, 94, 96, 98, 100, 102 each representing an input. The screen generates a control signal corresponding to an input in response to a portion of the screen on which an image element representing said input is displayed being touched by a user of the device. The device has processing means for processing the control signal. The interface means is operable to locate the image elements on an accessible portion of the screen so that in use the image elements are within reach of a digit (90) of a hand in which the device is held. The image elements may, for example, be located in a fan in a corner of the screen, or in linear fashion along the edges of the screen. The layout of the GUI may also be modified in order to be accessible by a left- or right-handed user.
Patent GB-2383867-A (GB)
Title: Configurable hot-swap communication
Inventor: NGUYEN KHANH TRANG
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: A disclosed communication interface for a gaming machine has a main communication board with one or more standard receptor slots for a plurality of "daughter boards," each daughter board allowing communication between a master gaming controller and a gaming device or between a master gaming controller and a gaming machine network. The daughter boards may be designed to convert between a number of different communication standards or communication formats. Further, the daughter boards may employ a standard connector that allows the daughter board to be plugged into any of the standard receptor slots on the main communication board. Daughter boards may be removed or installed on the main communication board while the main communication board is receiving power. Further, the main communication board with a plurality of standard receptor slots may accommodate many different types of daughter boards and many different combinations of these types of daughter boards.