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Patent GB-2363060-A (GB)
Title: Multi-purpose attachment tool for a hand-held vacuum cleaner
Inventor: BAILEY KEVIN
IPC: A47L9/24
Filed: 1999-09-30
Abstract: A multi-purpose attachment tool for a hand-held vacuum cleaner combines the functionality of both a crevice tool and an extension wand in a single instrument. The multi-purpose attachment tool for a hand-held vacuum cleaner includes an insertion end adapted for friction-fit slidable mounting into the nozzle end of the hand-held vacuum cleaner, a nozzle end adapted for cleaning crevices and the like, and a self-supporting accordion-joint interconnecting the two ends. The self-supporting accordion-joint, preferably an annular bellows, is both axially extendable and bendable off-axis. When it is in its axially collapsed condition, the multi-purpose attachment tool serves as a crevice tool, but when it is axially extended, or axially extended and bent off-axis, the multi-purpose attachment tool serves as a crevice tool and/or an extension wand depending on the cleaning application.
Patent GB-2377429-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled suitcases
Inventor: CHEN CHIEH-CHIUNG
IPC: A45C5/14
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A suitcase includes a pair of corner seats 20 each supporting a main prop 23 bearing a wheel 231 and a subordinate prop 24 bearing a further wheel 241. The props 23,24 are pivotably adjustable so that the further wheel 241 may be nested in a depression 235 in the main prop 23 with the wheel 231 positioned for use (Fig.4) or the props 23,24 may be moved apart so that both wheels 231,241 may contact the ground. The props 23,24 may be retained with the further wheel in the nested position by a locking member 37 which may be withdrawn by means of a wire 38 actuated by a footboard 35 on raising a member 332 slidable in a tube 33 from engagement with a rotor member 34 connected to the footboard 35. Alternatively (Fig.16), the wire 38 may be actuated by raising the member 332 in the tube 33.
Patent GB-2367640-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the running of an assembly carrying vehicle
Inventor: UNOSE NORIYUKI
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: The system includes a control apparatus 100, a plurality of access points 200 connected with the control apparatus and a plurality of assembly carrying vehicles 300. Each of the access points transmits a signal, and each of the assembly carrying vehicles communicates with the control system through one of the access points. The signals are arranged so that each vehicle receives a signal of electric field intensity level above a predetermined threshold intensity level from a predetermined number of access points. Each vehicle transmits data indicative of its operation status to the control apparatus through the access point through which the vehicle is currently communicating, and the control apparatus issues an operation control instruction, based on the operation status data, to control each of the vehicles.
Patent GB-2367032-A (GB)
Title: Portable brick and block cutter
Inventor: HAYWARD IAN
IPC: B28D1/22
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A brick cutter (1 figure 1) having a base plate (2 figure 1) and a top plate (3) connected by guide members (4 figure 1). Between the guide members are located two cutting members 6, 7 arranged so that the respective blades oppose one another. The upper cutting member 7 has a flattened top face 9, which opposes the underside of the top plate (3). A means 11 of applying an expanding force is positioned between the top plate (3) and the flattened top face. As the upper cutting member 7 is forced away from the top plate (3), a brick 10 positioned between the two cutting members 6, 7 is split in two. The expanding force may be a jack mechanism 11. The blades 6, 7 always remain more than a minimum distance apart so as to prevent injury to fingers. There may be grooves (15, figure 6) in guide members 14 which stop short of blade (12, figure 6) so as to maintain the minimum gap between blades (13, 12).
Patent GB-2366390-A (GB)
Title: NMR well-logging apparatus
Inventor: WU JIAN-QUN
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 1998-04-21
Abstract: An NMR well-logging tool 30 comprises an RF transmitting / receiving antenna formed by a wire or conducting sheath 48 arranged longitudinally within the tool, so that there is a linear electrical conduction path. The frequency may be swept during operation of the tool. The static magnetic field may be produced by various permanent magnet arrangements (see figures 3A, 3B) so that it is parallel to the tool axis 36.
Patent GB-2371867-A (GB)
Title: Measurement apparatus
Inventor: SLATTER DAVID NEIL
IPC: G01B11/28
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: Measurement apparatus for measuring at least one of a length, surface area or volume of an object (or portion thereof) or area 22 (or portion thereof). The apparatus includes means for creating a three-dimensional map of an object or area to be measured and a touch-sensitive screen 16 for displaying the mapped image of the object or area. The user can select the area 22 of interest by drawing around it on the screen to create an outline of its shape and the apparatus then creates a virtual shape 20 which matches the outline and maps it onto the image. The user can alter the size, angle, pitch, etc. of the virtual shape 20 until it matches the area 22 exactly and the apparatus then determines the length, surface area and/or volume of the area 22, as required.
Patent GB-2374342-A (GB)
Title: Plunger mechanism with single piece housing for individual section machine
Inventor: MEYER WILLI
IPC: C03B9/193
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A parison mould plunger mechanism 10 for an individual section 'press and blow' glassware forming machine has a one piece housing 2 comprising lower 4 and upper 14 portions. An upper sealing member is inserted into the housing and secured on a shelf 16 at the juncture of the two portions. A lower sealing member (20, figure 2) seals the bottom of the housing, forming a cylinder bore (6, figure 2) within which a piston 32 moves up and down. A piston guide 24 extends vertically from and is integral with the lower sealing member and piston head 28 is in sealing contact with the cylinder bore. Compressed air is introduced via ports in the housing, which may incorporate two piston and cylinder assemblies separated by an exhaust channel 46 through which cooling air from the upper housing is released. Sensor sleeves (40, 44, figure 2) identify the position of the piston and the whole assembly is located within the machine by sprung pins 48.
Patent GB-2378550-A (GB)
Title: System and Method of Providing Application Software for a Peripheral Device
Inventor: DONG MIMI CHU
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A system and method for providing application software for a peripheral device 102 to be installed in a computer system 104. The application software is rendered into a memory module 108 coupled to the peripheral device. When the peripheral device 102 is attached to the computer 104 the operating system 106 of the computer queries the peripheral device 102. In response to this request the peripheral device uploads the application software into the computer system from the memory module. The application software would typically be platform specific device driver software which allows the device to operate on the appropriate computer platform.
Patent GB-2378101-A (GB)
Title: A method of indicating a change in service information in a High Speed Downlink Packet Access (HSDPA) service
Inventor: CHOI SUNG-HO
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: When a Radio Network Controller (RNC) generates or changes HSDPA service related information, it transmits the generated or changed information to a Node B and a UE along with an indicator indicating the change in HSDPA service information. The change information may include activation time information, that is the time at which to apply the notified changes. Therefore the Node B and UE may simultaneously operate by receiving the generated or changed information, resulting in an increase in the HSDPA service efficiency. The service information may include modulation and coding information, signal power information, Hybrid Automatic Retransmission Request (HARQ) information, and Fast Cell Select (FCS) information.
Patent GB-2381951-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device having an ESD protection circuit
Inventor: HIRATA MORIHISA
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A protective circuit includes a floating gate MOSFET 104 having a source-drain path connected between an input/output line 102 and a constant potential line VSS, a control gate 105, connected to the input/output line 102, and a floating gate 106, connected to the constant potential line. It may alternatively have a source-drain path connected between a first input/output line and a second input/output line, a control gate connected to the first input/output line, and a floating gate connected to a constant potential line. It operates in a pinch-off mode when a high voltage is applied then by bipolar snapback breakdown for electrostatic discharge protection.
Patent GB-2383615-A (GB)
Title: Planetary gear system with torque regulation provided by a pump with integral valve
Inventor: PHELAN PERRY EDWARD
IPC: B60K17/35
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A system of regulating torque in a planetary gear system, eg a centre differential, comprises a pump 10 provided with a bore 16 and a valve 20 which operates to control flow of fluid within the bore 16. The valve 20 is operated by drive device, such as hydraulic cylinder, stepper motor, that is controlled by a controller 40 in response to inputs from various sensors which detect conditions of a vehicle. When the valve 20 impedes the flow of fluid, the pump increases pressure and inner and outer rotors rotate slowly. Pump 20 is coupled to a sun gear 50 of the planetary gear system, hence when the fluid pressure in the pump increases a gradual braking force is applied to the sun gear 50 which creates a speed differential between the sun gear 50 and planetary gear system that results in a transfer of torque through the planetary gear system.
Patent GB-2394293-A (GB)
Title: Inductive sensing apparatus and method
Inventor: JAMES DAVID ALUN
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A sensor for measuring a physical parameter, for example relative position, comprising a signal generator which generates an excitation signal at a given frequency which is applied to at least one excitation winding, a sensor winding inductively coupled to the excitation winding and a signal processor which processes sensed signals in the sensing winding. The signal processor mixes or beats the sensed signals with a second signal of different frequency to produce a third signal. The value of the parameter is determined from the phase of the third signal. The sensor winding may be electromagnetically coupled to the excitation winding via a resonator such as an LC circuit. Other parameters that may sensed include relative position in two or three dimensions, orientation, temperature or humidity.
Patent GB-2395959-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing a fibrous substrate with controlled incorporation of an elongate security element
Inventor: HOWLAND PAUL
IPC: D21F1/44
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fibrous substrate incorporating an elongate security element 13 comprise the steps of: depositing fibres 11 onto a moving support surface 10, e.g. the forming wire of a cylinder mould; introducing an elongate element 13 such that it is at least partially embedded in the fibrous substrate 14; monitoring and providing information 17,18 pertaining to the location of a control feature of the elongate element, e.g. an electronic chip or security feature; monitoring and providing information pertaining to the location of the substrate; and controlling the tension of the elongate element as it is incorporated into the substrate to thereby control the rate at which the elongate element is introduced into the substrate such that the control feature of the element is in registration with a control feature, e.g. a watermark, window or chop mark, of the substrate. An apparatus for performing the method is also provided and comprises at least two sensors 17,18 for monitoring the positions of the substrate and the elongate element, and a tension control means 16 for controlling the tension of the elongate element. The fibrous substrate may be used as a security document.
Patent GB-2385214-A (GB)
Title: A system for splicing both deployment tubing and power cable
Inventor: MCHUGH MARCUS D
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2003-01-31
Abstract: A system 34 for splicing both deployment tubing and power cable 64 that uses an axially expandable electrical connector 88 within the intermediate tubing section to facilitate the construction of the splicing system. The system 43 is amenable to use in subterranean environments where sections of continuous tubing 24, 26, 28 are spliced along with the splicing of internal power cable 64. The system comprises an intermediate tubing section 26 coupled to a pair of adjacent tubing sections 24, 28 and a power cable 64 extending through the tubing sections being spliced within the intermediate tubing section 26. The electrical connector 88 may use a sliding contact. The tubing sections may be coupled by mechanical connectors 32, 30 which may form dimple-on connectors. The tubing may form coiled tubing.
Patent GB-2386499-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic acoustic transducer with delay capacitance between coils
Inventor: PAIGE DAVID
IPC: G01N29/34
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: An electromagnetic acoustic transducer for exciting ultrasound in a material under test (2) comprises at least one magnet (4) positioned so as to apply a magnetic field to the material (2), and a plurality of electrical windings (8) spaced along a direction parallel to the surface of the material (2). Adjacent windings (8) are interconnected by an associated capacitance (10), and a source of alternating current supplies one of the windings (8) with a pulsed signal, such that the pulsed signal is fed from the one winding (8) to the next adjacent winding (8), and subsequently sequentially to each next adjacent winding (8), with a time delay determined by the capacitance (10) between adjacent windings (8), and whereby each winding (8), creates an ultrasound pulse within the material (2). The spacing of the windings (8) and the electrical characteristics thereof are such that the directional characteristics and time duration of the ultrasound wavefront within the material (2) is enhanced.
Patent GB-2385392-A (GB)
Title: A method of operating a vehicle by detecting wheel speed errors
Inventor: JAEGER THOMAS
IPC: F16H61/12
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: A method of operating a motor vehicle that is equipped with sensors to detect the rpm-rates of the driven wheels includes the steps of: a) determining current rpm-rates of one or more driven wheels; b) examining the current rpm-rates for potential errors; c) detecting whether a command for a gear shift has been initiated; and d) in case an error was found in step b), taking protective measures so that the engine cannot be forced to run at rpm-rates detrimental to the safe operation of the vehicle as a consequence of executing and completing the gear shift.
Patent GB-2387658-A (GB)
Title: A mass fluid flow sensor
Inventor: ZUREK LAWRENCE A
IPC: G01F1/684
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A mass fluid flow sensor for determining the amount of fluid inducted into an internal combustion engine, for example, is disclosed. The mass fluid flow sensor includes an external intake fluid temperature element 44 which improves the accuracy of the mass fluid reading. An external cold wire element 46 is further provided which improves response time. A molded one-piece isolated jet nozzle 38,39 having a hot element 44 disposed therein is included in the fluid sampling portion 36. The fluid sampling portion has a tubular sampling channel, wherein the sampling channel has one bend having a constant bend radius. Consequently, an improved lower internal flow passage pressure drop is achieved.
Patent GB-2389599-A (GB)
Title: Tubing annulus valve
Inventor: FENTON STEPHEN P
IPC: C02F1/48
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A subsea wellhead assembly has a tubing hanger 31 and a production passage with a tubing annulus shuttle or sleeve valve that controls the passage of fluid between the lower tubing annulus and the production (christmas) tree. A retention mechanism such as a split ring 105 that locates in a groove prevents the valve from moving to the open position (figure 6) when fluid pressure is applied from above, allowing pressure testing to be carried out. An actuator 117 in the tree can be displaced downwards by hydraulic pressure to shift an engaging member 109 which releases the split ring and moves the shuttle sleeve 101 into an open position for communication with the annulus. The engaging member may be mounted inside or outside of the tubing hanger. The valve is biased into its raised and closed position by springs 105.
Patent GB-2404113-A (GB)
Title: Cell-based communication system and method for frequency planning
Inventor: STEPHENS PAUL
IPC: H04W24/02
Filed: 2003-07-12
Abstract: A method of frequency re-planning in a cellular communication system 100 that comprises multiple cells with a first cell 165 that is contained within, or overlapping with, or adjacent to, a second cell 160. The method comprises the step of identifying a frequency re-plan operation of the second cell 160. The method further comprises the steps of receiving 120, by a wireless communication unit 182 operating in the first cell 165, one or more broadcast transmissions from the second cell 160 to identify one or more frequencies used in the second cell 160; and performing a frequency re-planning operation of the first cell 165 based on the one or more identified frequencies used in the second cell 160. In this manner, when applied to a pico-cell 165/macro-cell 160 scenario, the preferred mechanism reduces reliance on external (macro-cell) network traffic, thus enabling more efficient management of pico-cell 165 frequency re-plans.
Patent GB-2404161-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting a drill on a pipe
Inventor: TURNER GORDON HENRY
IPC: B25H1/00
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A platform 400 for, a drill is supported on four support members 420, 422, 424, 426 which are pivotally fixed to the platform (fig 3, 400) to alter the angle between opposite members. In one embodiment a stop 440 limits the movement of the support members so that the maximum angle between them can be controlled to suit the diameter of a pipe on which the apparatus is mounted. In another embodiment, the support members are attached by connecting rods 620 to a cross member 630 which is raised and lowered on a threaded rod 642 to pivot the members.
Patent GB-2404577-A (GB)
Title: Hairbrush
Inventor: JURASINSKI MICHELE
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A hairbrush (10) comprises two brush heads (14) and biassing means (18) for biassing the brush heads together. Connected to each brush head is a handle (16). When the handles are pressed towards each other they act against the biassing means, thereby to move the brush heads away from each other, so that hair can be positioned between them. When the handles are subsequently released, the coil spring automatically acts to cause the brush heads to return to their biassed position with the hair clamped between them.
Patent GB-2404967-A (GB)
Title: A motor vehicle pedal assembly with a setable pivot axis position
Inventor: SLANEY CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: In a pedal assembly 10 for a motor vehicle the position of the pivot axis of a lever 9 can be set. In one embodiment, the axis position is set by means of two eccentric bushes 20 rotatably located in arms 7,8 of a bracket 5. The bushes 20 can be located in the arms by various means eg a roll pin 24, fastener, welding, splines. The pedal lever may also have an eccentric member (130, fig 7) to allow the pedal length to be set. Another embodiment has only one eccentric bush. A further embodiment, a plastic moulded or pressed metal brackets are made in a common tool having an indexable feature such as an eccentrically mounted punch for positioning an axis aperture in the bracket. Thus the axis position and pedal length can be altered (figs 4-6) for different vehicle models to achieve a desired mechanical ratio while keeping positions of a pushrod connection aperture 14 and foot pad (16 fig 4) relative to the vehicle is substantially unchanged.
Patent GB-2395117-A (GB)
Title: Heated patient support arrangement
Inventor: HELMREICH GERHARD
IPC: A61G13/10
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: A patient-support arrangement (3) for an image-transmitting medical examination device (1), in particular for an X-ray or computer tomography apparatus, has a heating device (18) for warming a patient who is supported. The heating device (18) is integrated in a support plate (7) of the patient-support arrangement (3), which support plate (7) is made from a fibre composite. The heating device (18) is preferably based on a current-carrying resistance heating layer (26) . In this case, the conduction system (27) of the resistance heating layer (26) can be X-ray-transparent, for example if it consists of a carbon fibre fabric. An image-transmitting medical examination device (1), in particular an X-ray or computer tomography apparatus, which has a patient-support arrangement (3) in accordance with the invention, now also renders possible medical examinations over a comparatively long period of time, since the patient is prevented from cooling down.
Patent GB-2407721-A (GB)
Title: A MOS USB driver with linear output impedance and having PVT compensation
Inventor: BALES TIMOTHY J
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A USB driver comprises parallel NMOS driver transistors 38 and 42, the impedances of which vary complementarily to maintain the impedance at the common drain node relatively invariant with drain voltage. High gate drive voltages for 38 and 42 further improve impedance linearity. The PVT spread of the series resistor 22 and the transistors is accommodated. The technique allows relaxation of the requirements of voltage and current references in the driver and permits accurate impedance control even when an internal precision resistor is unavailable.
Patent GB-2392575-A (GB)
Title: Reproduced signal processor for arbitrary reproducing speed
Inventor: TANIGUCHI MASATOSHI
IPC: H04N5/926
Filed: 2000-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus, for processing data reproduced from a recording medium in which data is recorded in sync block units together with the identification information of sync block, at a speed of Ò   a  times (  a  being a real number) of usual reproducing speed, includes data information generating means for generating data information composed of track information, field information and frame information from the identification information, means for delaying frame data by one or two fields or frames and reproduction control means for selecting and issuing delayed data on the basis of the data information. Also disclosed is the restructing of data read from memory 109 into main- and sub-data.
Patent GB-2402938-A (GB)
Title: Kinase assay
Inventor: CARLING DAVID
IPC: A61K38/45
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A method for assaying LKB1 activity comprising providing a sample comprising LKB1, contacting said sample with a substrate kinase under conditions permissive of phosphorylation, and monitoring incorporation of phosphate into said substrate kinase, wherein the incorporation of phosphate into said substrate kinase indicates LKB1 activity. Preferably the substrate kinase is or is derived from AMPK. The invention also relates to use of AMPK in the treatment or prevention of certain disorders, and to the use of AMPK in the manufacture of medicaments for certain disorders, and to the use of LKB1 in the activation and phosphorylation of AMPK. The invention also embraces yeast cells with certain genetic alterations relating to AMPKK and AMPK.