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Patent GB-2364816-A (GB)
Title: Electronic cash processing system
Inventor: THOMPSON SCOTT
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: An electronic processor for use in processing cash transactions comprises an electronic processor and a database 19. The electronic processor comprises an interface 2 for receiving a request from a member such as a retailer using the system for generating a coded number representing a desired cash value to be purchased at a remote terminal 100, for receiving a request that a number previously allocated may be redeemed, for transmitting to the remote terminal 100 a generated number and for transmitting a message to a terminal indicating that a received request for redemption is valid; a validation section for determining whether or not received requests are valid, a number generation section for generating a coded number in response to a valid request; and a storage section for storing each number generated in response to a valid request in a first table of the database 19 and for storing the total value of cash represented by issued coded numbers which have not been redeemed in a fund table and for transferring a coded number the redemption of which has been validated to a second table and decrementing the total value in the fund table by the value represented by each coded number for which a validated redemption request is received so that every coded number issued can never cause more than one increase in the value represented in the fund table and every coded number redeemed can cause only one decrease in the stored value. The invention also comprises a method of processing cash utilising an electronic processor and a database 19.
Patent GB-2365510-A (GB)
Title: A plastic one-way valve for a fluid dispenser of unitary construction
Inventor: OPHARDT HERMANN
IPC: A47K5/12
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A valve assembly 16 comprising a housing with an inlet and outlet, and a biased sealing member 28 contained within. The sealing member is integral with a support member 32 and securement member 30 and formed as an integral plastic component by injection moulding. The sealing member 28 is biased by the support member into closed engagement with an annular shoulder at the inlet of the valve and opens when subject to a differential pressure. The securement member may be retained to the main body by a cooperating circumferential slot 42 as a friction fit. The support member preferably comprises a pair of "V" shaped leg members 32. The valve unit may be used for a soap dispenser which may have a motorised pump to apply a differential pressure to the valve sealing member.
Patent GB-2380931-A (GB)
Title: Demountable table for a bunk bed
Inventor: WOOD RICHARD JOHN
IPC: A47C19/22
Filed: 2001-09-08
Abstract: A demountable table is attachable e.g. to a bunk bed. The table includes a support surface (10) and a bracket along which the support surface (10) is slidable between an extended position and a retracted postion.
Patent GB-2364491-A (GB)
Title: Integrated information communications (ICS) system
Inventor: FURUKAWA HISAO
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 1998-10-05
Abstract: To provide an integrated information communication system (ICS) 1 without using dedicated lines or the Internet, ensuring communication speed, communication quality, communication trouble countermeasures in a unified manner, wherein security and reliability in communication is ensured. The system comprises access control apparatus 2-7 for connecting a plurality of communication networks or information communication equipment (e.g. LANS), and a relay device for networking the access control apparatus. Access control apparatus receive packets 80, 82 having different user address systems ADX, ADY 80, 82 and convert these into network packets 81, 83 conforming to a unified address system ADS for routing to destination addresses in networks with address systems ADX or ADY. In one embodiment roaming terminals are verified at a server before access to the system is granted. Several other embodiments are disclosed.
Patent GB-2374312-A (GB)
Title: Beadless welding apparatus and method
Inventor: JOHNSON MICHAEL J
IPC: B29C65/78
Filed: 1999-07-09
Abstract: A conduction weld apparatus and method for bonding abutted thermoplastic tubular end portions (55, 76) provides quick cycle time and is particularly suitable for welding PFA. A folding weld head embraces the abutted end portions (55, 76), and an insert (136) placed in the interior of the tubular end portions (55, 76) to prevent formation of an internal bead. In a preferred embodiment a layered heater portion (32) provides a narrow melt zone. In a preferred embodiment a wrap over the abutted end portions facilitates a smooth weld and isolates the heater portion (32) from the weld. In another preferred embodiment, the weld head includes plastic clamps (50, 52) to secure the tubular end portions (55, 76). Such preferred embodiments operated synergistically to provide a highly efficient means for welding PFA tubular end portions (55, 76).
Patent GB-2375963-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in orthopaedic splints
Inventor: DEGUN MICHAEL
IPC: A61F5/058
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: An orthopaedic splint (1) comprises at least one splint member (2,3) adapted to be secured to a limb such as a lower arm and wrist. The splint member (2,3) is associated with an inflatable air-bag (6) disposed, in use, between the splint member (2,3) and the limb. The air-bag (6) is fitted with a relief valve of valves (7) by which the air-bag (6) can be inflated and by which air is released from within the air-bag (6) if the pressure of air within the air-bag (6) exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Patent GB-2387285-A (GB)
Title: High speed impedance matching module for laser modulation
Inventor: WEN ZHONGMIN
IPC: H01S5/062
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: An active impedance matching circuit for matching an impedance of a laser diode with an impedance of an RF input the circuit comprising a transistor having an emitter, a base and a collector part; wherein the base is coupled to the RF input, the collector is coupled to the laser diode and the emitter is coupled to a biasing voltage. The laser is used for optical communication.
Patent GB-2375020-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting circuit and communication terminal unit
Inventor: ISHII KATSUHIRO
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: When a signal of GSM 900 frequency band is transmitted, a bias voltage setting circuit sets an optimum bias voltage for the GSM 900 frequency band to a first stage amplifier and a second stage amplifier. The transmission signal is amplified by the two amplifiers. A signal that is output from the second stage amplifier is supplied to a low-pass filter. The low-pass filter attenuates unnecessary radiation waves from the transmission signal. A GSM 900 frequency band amplifier amplifies the output signal of the low-pass filter and outputs the amplified signal. When a signal of DCS 1800 frequency band is transmitted, the bias voltage setting circuit sets an optimum bias voltage fro the DCS 1800 frequency band to the first stage amplifier and the second stage amplifier. A DCS 1800 frequency band amplifier amplifies an output signal of the second stage amplifier, and outputs the amplified signal.
Patent GB-2387310-A (GB)
Title: Cooking Liquid
Inventor: WHITE JAMES
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: A liquid for cooking includes de-mineralised water, granulated sugar, mettesoro, fruit juices, nature identical flavours, alcohol and vegetable, herbal and fruit additives. The liquid may be utilised in frying, boiling or flambe cooking.
Patent GB-2390017-A (GB)
Title: Picture frame
Inventor: FORREST JOHN
IPC: A47G1/06
Filed: 2002-06-29
Abstract: A picture frame has a main body which has an integral frame backing 11 and which houses guide channels to accommodate the glass 12, picture 13 and frame header 14. The frame header provides the remainder of the frame backing and completes the frame. This has similar channels to that of the main body to allow it to sit directly on top of the glass, picture and main body.
Patent GB-2393594-A (GB)
Title: Mobile handset clock correction
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: G01S1/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications handset including a mobile telecommunications module and a GPS module has a mechanism for correcting an internal clock with respect to a telecommunications radio frequency. To correct for clock errors the telecommunications radio frequency is compared with the local clock and the differences between them are averaged over a predetermined period of time, and this averaged value is used to correct the internal clock. The averaging function served to correct for changes in the received telecommunications radio frequency caused by the Doppler shift, therefore providing an accurate internal clock even when the handset is in motion.
Patent GB-2390088-A (GB)
Title: Combustion process for the preparation of LiCoVO4
Inventor: SRINIVASAN CHITRA
IPC: C01G31/02
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel combustion process for the preparation of LiCoVO4 useful as the cathode material in the rechargeable lithium-ion rocking chair cells by heating a composite mixture of LiNO3.3H2O, Co(NO3)2.6H2O and NH4VO3 with urea in aqueous medium to obtain LiCoVO4.
Patent GB-2401150-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine camshaft oil supply arrangement
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/46
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: The camshaft 14 is formed with oil passages 26 and has an end that projects axially into a cylindrical opening in a front engine cover 12 having oil supply lines 24. Continuous communication between the passages 26 and the supply lines 24 is achieved via radial bores 32 in the camshaft and circumferential grooves 34 in the wall of the cylindrical opening. The camshaft may be provided with seals 30. The camshaft may be provided with a variable phase timing mechanism, eg of the vane type. The invention allows a phaser to be contained within a pulley of the same size as a conventional camshaft drive pulley and requires no modification to the engine block, other than the provision of a cover, to ensure adequate oil supply to the phaser.
Patent GB-2402077-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball dispenser
Inventor: GAZZARD PAUL KEITH
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A golf ball dispenser comprises tray 12 having a bottom which slopes to a dispensing position, and dispensing arm 14 which pivots downwardly to form a runway for a ball B' occupying the dispensing position, such that ball B' may roll along arm 14 when in the downwardly pivoted position, e.g. onto a golf tee T. Arm 14 may be biased into an upright position, from which it is urged downwardly to dispense a ball. A golf club may be used to urge arm 14 downwardly via engaging means 18 provided at the end of the arm, and an aperture 20 may be formed in the arm through which the ball may fall. Arm 14 may have an end wall 16 which swings upwardly as the arm pivots downwardly, in order to separate the ball B' in the dispensing position from the next ball B'', thus ensuring that only one ball is dispensed at a time. The bottom of tray 12 may slope towards a track portion 13, thus allowing the balls B, B to form a line at the dispensing position.
Patent GB-2392182-A (GB)
Title: Mechanically shaped hardfacing cutting/wear structures
Inventor: OVERSTREET JAMES L
IPC: E21B10/50
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A hard facing material 39 is applied to cutting elements formed on the surface of cutters (fig 1, 21) of an earth-boring roller cutter bit (fig 1, 11). A hardfacing material 39 forms the outer surface of the teeth 29, and also substantially forms scrapers (fig 4, 41) on the shell of each of the cutters (21). The adding of the hardfacing material 39 to the outer surface of the teeth 29 and the forming of the scrapers is accomplished through welding. The hardfacing material 39 is machined from its "as-welded" state to have a smoother finish thus overcoming the problem of not achieving optimal cutting efficiency due to the non-uniform hardfacing applied to individual cutting elements within cutting rows.
Patent GB-2408030-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle with aerodynamic parts
Inventor: BOSWELL PAUL
IPC: B62K1/00
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: The motorcycle has a driven rear wheel and a front wheel 3 for support and braking at low speeds but which is retractable at higher speeds, support being provided by a forward wing 5 with adjustable lateral ailerons 6 for cornering and an adjustable rear spoiler 4. The rear spoiler 4 takes up a lowered position to provide downforce for rear wheel grip or is raised to allow the motorcycle to glide. At higher speeds, the rear wheel is moved rearwardly by a piston.
Patent GB-2408006-A (GB)
Title: Screen clamping mechanism
Inventor: MAINWARING NIGEL JOHN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A screen separator for preventing loss of solids to the external environment comprises a chassis 40, a screen 78, a collection hopper 58 and a cover. A clamping mechanism also provides for clamping the screen in place. The chassis 40 and a clamping member each define a bearing surface 60 and 94 respectively between which lies the screen 78 and an expandable element such that when the expandable element 66 expands it is limited by the bearing surface 60 and flange 62 causing pressure to be exerted (arrow F) on the screen thus clamping it in place. A sheath 50 surrounds the join between the chassis 40 and the cover, said sheath 50 in use is combined with a preferably inflatable sealing element (330, fig. 16a) which forms a gas tight seal for the whole apparatus.
Patent GB-2398954-A (GB)
Title: Scanning different image planes using dual sensors
Inventor: HARRIS RODNEY C
IPC: H04N1/03
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A document 106 scanning system comprises an optical sensor module 114 having two image sensors 112 located in an optical head 104 that moves below a platen 102. First and second image detectors 112 are positioned so that they receive image signals from respective, different image planes - separated by a distance H, as shown - located at first and second distances from the platen 102. The scanner may also comprise light-folding reflectors 108 and a lens array 110, and the imaging sensors may be angled. Alternatively, as shown in Figure 4, the CCD sensors (306, 306) may be placed at different heights to image the separate planes. The system improves the scanning of items such as books or slides, wherein the image to be scanned may be located in a plane above the scanner platen.
Patent GB-2399291-A (GB)
Title: Medical electrode with thermal shielding on signal wire
Inventor: GONDO MASAKATSU
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: An electrode rod for treating a biological tissue is provided to properly carry out a surgical operation wherein a sufficient thermal shield is applied onto a core wire connected to an electrode at the root of the electrode. A heat resisting ceramic or polyimide non-metallic extension tube 15 is loosely mounted onto the outer periphery of a small diameter metal core wire 14 (diameter, 0.7 mm or so) connected to an electromagnetic wave irradiating electrode 13 such that it covers the extension tube at the root of the electrode 13. The extension tube 15 is fixed by a heat resisting coating layer 16 made of tetrafluoroethylene or the like. A rigid metal rod-shaped core wire 14a having a relatively larger diameter is connected in a unified form to the small diameter metal core wire 14 and a heat resisting coating layer 16a is also applied onto the core wire 14a.
Patent GB-2402832-A (GB)
Title: Display system and signal processing using diamond shaped DMDs
Inventor: OHARA KAZUHIRO
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: An imaging system 10 includes an image source providing an image having a resolution of X by Y pixels. The system also includes a digital mirror device 16 that includes an array of mirror elements. Each mirror element includes an edge that is not parallel to an edge of a neighboring mirror element. The array 16 includes fewer than X*Y mirror elements. Preferably the elements are diamond shaped 30 and the number of elements is half the number of pixels.
Patent GB-2416271-A (GB)
Title: Method of testing a communication network
Inventor: LADKI MALEK
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A method of obtaining information about a communications network comprises: placing at least one network testing device in a coverage area of the network; downloading call criteria to the or each network testing device; determining, in the or each network testing device, based on the downloaded criteria, when calls should be made over the network; initiating the calls over the network; measuring a network quality parameter during the calls; measuring a position of the network testing device at a time of each of the network quality parameter measurements; and transferring the measured network quality parameters and the measured positions to a central data store.
Patent GB-2399513-A (GB)
Title: System for playing duplicate gin rummy games
Inventor: SAMBERG CHARLES
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A plurality of pairs of players play hands of Gin Rummy with identically arranged decks of cards. Each round of play usually consists of one to three hands. At the conclusion of a round, players are rotated until every first player of a pair has played every second player of a pair. For each hand, a winner is determined and points are awarded. At the conclusion of all rounds, players are ranked by their score to determine a winner. The top 40% of winners receive Gin Points which are accumulated over time to achieve levels. Games can be conducted by differentiating players by the winning average achieved or by providing each player with a handicap. The handicap is the difference between a player's average score and a percentage of the maximum points possible for the game.
Patent GB-2416905-A (GB)
Title: A sign for expanding the width of an opening
Inventor: ALMOND CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G09F19/22
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A sign for expanding the width of an opening, such as a doorway or other similar opening comprises a spring-loaded telescopic support tube 1 that can be compressed and released once in the opening so that expands and lodges itself within the opening. Preferably the support 1 is made of plastic and includes a rubber end stop 3 at either end. The sign itself will preferably be manufactured from flexible material such as PVC sheeting and it may be fixed to the support 1 be means of flexible hooks 1 that are moulded onto the support body.
Patent GB-2407095-A (GB)
Title: White pearlescent paint compositions and coatings
Inventor: KARUNARATNE NIRUPAMA
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2004-09-20
Abstract: A pearlescent white paint composition comprising a solids material and a film-former, said solids material comprising at least 90% w/w mica, 4-7% w/w TiO2 and 0.2-3.0% w/w particulate metallic Al. The relatively narrow combination of the three solids materials in the defined ratios provides highly desirable white pearlescent finishes at most advantageously relatively thin paint film thickness. The film-former may be selected from the resin group consisting of acrylic, urethane, polyester and melamine/formaldehyde. Also shown is a process for producing a pearlescent white finish on a substrate, preferably a vehicle body.
Patent GB-2419714-A (GB)
Title: Allocation of data-encoding pattern
Inventor: PEIRO JOSE ABAD
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A system for controlling allocation of areas of data-encoding pattern from a defined pattern space has a service provider 304; a user system 302; and a certification system 308. The certification system 308 is arranged to certify a token, and the service provider 304 is arranged to issue the certified token to the user system 302 thereby authorising the user to use an area of the pattern.
Patent GB-2407696-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge reel lock with damper
Inventor: AARON ROBERT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G11B23/107
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A tape cartridge having a reel 14 and a reel lock 38 is provided with a damper 65, which may be resilient pad between the lock 38 and the cartridge housing 18 to counter vibrations. Figure 2 shows the lock in engaged state when the cartridge is in a tape drive and figure 3 shows the lock in disengaged state when the cartridge is in use in a tape drive. The lock has an insert (58, figure 4) and a mating receiver (60, figure 5) for rotationally fixing the lock part 42 to the housing 18. An element 40, which may be a spider washer, pushes lock part 42 upwards to release the lock.
Patent GB-2422790-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of physical fitness
Inventor: ANSTEY NIGEL ALLISTER
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: A method of obtaining a fitness index is proposed, representing the ability of one's own muscles to move one's own mass. A suitable movement is that of standing up from a knees-bent position, against gravity. A suitable measure of the motion is its vertical component of peak acceleration. The acceleration may be measured directly, as by an accelerometer attached to a suitable part of the body, or indirectly from the vertical components of displacement or velocity as functions of time. It may also be calculated using Newton's laws, from the mass involved in the motion and the force exerted by the muscles; this approach allows the fitness index to be obtained from a modified form of conventional bathroom scales.
Patent GB-2422959-A (GB)
Title: A method of variable tuning for a loop antenna
Inventor: FORSHAW PHILLIP JAMES
IPC: H01Q7/00
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: This invention is a method of tuning a small loop antenna, (sometimes known as a magnetic loop antenna). For this type of antenna, the capacitance 2 is normally varied for tuning. This invention varies the inductance of the antenna to achieve tuning. An additional conductor 3 (tuning inductor) is placed in the vicinity of the antenna. This tuning inductor can be in the form of a coil or other shape that forms a closed circuit. The variation of inductance is due to the shielding effect of an electrical closed circuit, which constricts the area that the lines of magnetic flux can easily pass through. By moving the tuning inductor relative to the loop, the inductance and hence resonant frequency can be varied. Altering the size of the tuning inductor also tunes the antenna.
Patent GB-2423589-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication receiver with optical diverging element and filter
Inventor: GREEN ROGER
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A wireless communication receiver 10 comprises a detector 20 for detecting a signal, a filter 16, having a filter surface, a first optical collecting device 12 which converges incident radiation R towards the filter and an optical diverging device 14 disposed between the collecting device and the filter which diverges radiation from the first collecting device and narrow the angle of the radiation incident on the filter relative to the normal to the filter surface. Lens 12 may be be a converging Fresnel lens.
Patent GB-2413389-A (GB)
Title: Determination of the freezing point of vehicle windscreen cleaning fluid
Inventor: HAUEIS MARTIN
IPC: G01N25/04
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A device 10 measures the thermal behaviour of a cleaning fluid 2 (e.g. vehicle screen wash) to determine various characteristic values of the fluid 2 such as freezing point and the mixing ratio of cleaning fluid to antifreeze. The device 10 includes a heating device for heating the cleaning fluid, a temperature sensor 3 which provides a current temperature measurement, and an evaluation and control unit 4 which establishes the thermal behaviour of the cleaning fluid 2 from measured temperature and determines the characteristic values of the liquid 2 from the established thermal behaviour. The heating device and temperature sensor may be a single temperature dependent resistor 3 immersed in the fluid. A phase transition of the fluid from liquid to gas may be used to determine freezing point or mixing ratio. The device may also use the temperature measurements to provide a warning if the fluid level is too low and requires topping up. A method of determining the freezing point of a cleaning liquid is also disclosed.