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Patent GB-2370974-A (GB)
Title: Rubbish bin including a disposable bag, for use in a car
Inventor: HIGHFIELD DEBBIE ANNE
IPC: B60N3/08
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A rubbish bin for use in a car, comprising a rigid frame 6 with formations for removably receiving a disposable rubbish bag 8, and means 5 for fixing the frame to the interior of the car; the frame having an opening through which rubbish may enter the rubbish bag in use. A space lid 1 may be hinged at 4 to the frame 6. A suitable disposable rubbish bag 8 comprises a relatively rigid flat union 7, and a relatively flexible bag whose open end is sealed to a peripheral region of the union, the union having an opening for access into the open end of the bag. The frame 6 may comprise opposed channel-shaped flanges 2 in which the union 7 is a sliding fit. The frame 6 and union 7 may be square with aligned circular openings. The fixing means 5 may comprise a vertical plate to which the frame 6 is hinged at 4. Instead of the disposable bag 8, a re-usable bag (12) with a disposable liner (17) may be used, Figures 6-8.
Patent GB-2365703-A (GB)
Title: Method of providing advertisement data from a server to a mobile telephone on request the data being based on the location of the mobile telephone
Inventor: WUNKER STEPHEN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: The present invention describes a destination WWW or WAP site in which a large number of adverts are stored. The location of a mobile telephone is determined using conventional location finding. This information is then used so that when a user visits the destination site using the mobile telephone, he or she can see in particular those adverts specific to his or her actual location. The adverts typically relate to special offers.
Patent GB-2363058-A (GB)
Title: Support bracket for mounting on fence posts
Inventor: SARGEANT MICHAEL
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A fence post bracket, eg for a hanging basket, has a C-shaped element 16 which engages the slots 18 of the post and is retained in position by screw 19 mounted in threaded hole 22 whereby the screw bears on the post and clamps the bracket in place. The element 16 may be separate from the remainder of the bracket and have a box-like portion 21 which receives the bracket upright 11, or it may be welded to or integral with the bracket.
Patent GB-2378456-A (GB)
Title: Self - spanning interlocking structural disc
Inventor: KITCHING DONALD ROY
IPC: E01C5/00
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A self spanning structural disc as shown in fig 6 is able to interlock with similar discs, each being turned through 90 degrees relative to its neighbours, to provide a sheet as shown in fig 7 which will support loadings from both sides when supported about its boundary edges. The disc may be of masonry, concrete, timber, metal , glass, plastics or composites.
Patent GB-2383689-A (GB)
Title: Antenna assembly
Inventor: DOBBIE WILLIAM HISLOP
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: An assembly of 4 or more electronically steerable flat plate or similar antennas are arranged to allow narrow beams to be pointed over 360 degrees azimuthally and over a limited vertical arc. The beams from adjacent antennas pointing closely enough to the required direction can be combined to increase the overall gain by switching between antennas and controlling the pointing of the beams. In the preferred embodiment an array of rectangular (or similar) antennas (9) are arranged around the inside of a cylindrical enclosure (8) with a vertical axis. The resulting combined shape can be higher than it is wide. The space enclosed by the antennas is used for a tranceiver, circuitry for processing or a motor and gearing. Alternative embodiments could use two or more different shaped antennas which can have curved surfaces or 2 vertically stacked layers of antennas without combining the outputs. The antenna assembly may be used at a node of a communications network, to maintain links between nodes by steering the beam.
Patent GB-2382156-A (GB)
Title: Manufacture of optical devices
Inventor: BEANLAND RICHARD
IPC: G03F7/20
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: In a method of manufacture of optical devices from wafers (190) using a stepper photolithographic process (Fig.5), at least one device is fabricated by defining at least one component layer on a resist layer (420) on a semiconductor wafer (190) by a step-and-repeat process in which the stepper apparatus utilizes registration marks (703 Fig.2) located on the wafer (190) to indicate the orientation of the crystal planes. The device is defined by a plurality of stitched together portions formed from different image fields.
Patent GB-2379798-A (GB)
Title: LED with transparent substrate
Inventor: LIN JIN-YWAN
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A multi layer-epitaxial structure (eg AlGalnP, AlGaAs) comprising an n-type lower cladding layer 52, an active layer 53 and a p-type upper cladding layer 54 is formed on a temporary growth substrate (51). A first ohmic contact layer 57 is formed on upper cladding layer 54 (or on an epitaxial layer (16) formed upon this layer) and then a transparent substrate 56 (eg sapphire, glass, GaP, GaAsP, ZnSe, ZnS, ZnSSe, SiC) is attached using transparent adhesive 55 (eg BCB, epoxy). The growth substrate (51) is then removed along with a portion of the multi layer epitaxial structure. A first metal electrode 59 is connected to the ohmic contact layer 57 via a conductive (eg Al, Au) channel 60 formed in a remaining portion of the multi-layer epitaxial structure. A second ohmic contact layer 58 and second metal electrode 61 complete the device.
Patent GB-2375611-A (GB)
Title: Inductively coupled current sensor with plural elongate elements
Inventor: STORKEY MATTHEW EMMANUEL MILTO
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A current sensor 70 is formed from a plurality of conductive tracks 78. The tracks are arranged to sense the current flowing in a conductor that is aligned along the elongate axis of the sensor. The magnetic field generated by the conductor couples to the elongate elements 78 and produces an induced voltage at terminals 71a, 71b. The elongate elements 78 are arranged in regions such that current flow in regions 75, 77a and 77b is in the opposite direction to current flow in regions 76a and 76b. The sensor is thus able to detect a local magnetic field due to current in the conductor, but is insensitive to remotely generated uniform magnetic fields. The conductive tracks 78 may be formed on a printed circuit board (PCB), and several such sensors may be formed in a stack on a multilayer PCB. The sensor may form part of an electricity meter or a magnetic sensing head.
Patent GB-2389893-A (GB)
Title: Lighting device
Inventor: CAMPION JAMES EDWARD
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A lighting device (10) comprises a set of spaced conductors (12), each of which is looped or substantially looped, at least one light emitting device (14) held by, and in electrical communication with, the spaced conductors (12) which are preferably unshielded wire, means for supporting the spaced conductors and means for supplying electrical power to the spaced conductors to electrically energise the light emitting device(s) (14). The supporting means may comprise a base (26) and a plurality of elongate support conductors (28).
Patent GB-2391273-A (GB)
Title: Expandable bearing hub arrangement
Inventor: BRADSHAW IAN MICHAEL
IPC: F01D25/18
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A bearing hub 30 for a gas turbine engine (10, Fig 1) comprises an outer annular member 36 which surrounds bearing chamber 34 and has defined therein a conduit 48 receiving aperture 50 which conduit can extend in to chamber 34 and whereby the outer annular member 36 is configured so as to slidably engage conduit 48 at aperture 50 and where additionally, the outer member 36 extends around an inner annular member 38 which furthermore defines chamber 34 and is associated with the conduit. Oil X is supplied to an inner aperture 52 of the arrangement via conduit 48 and air Y is provided via delivery pipe 54 and aperture 56 to annular space 40. Outer and inner annular members 36, 38 are connected via portions 41, 42. Any stresses experienced by the arrangement during use are reduced by the allowed expansion of the outer annular member 36 (relative to sealing ring 53 and recesses 58), therefore providing bearing hubs which last longer and that can be more flexibly and reliably used.
Patent GB-2378396-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head that optimizes products of inertia
Inventor: FAN FRANK
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A golf club having products of inertia Ixy, Ixz and Iyz with absolute values below 100 g-cm<SP>2</SP> is disclosed herein. The golf club has a large volume, a high moment of inertia, or both. Preferably, the moment of inertia, Izz, of the golf club head about a vertical axis Z through the center of gravity ranges from 3000 g-cm<SP>2</SP> to 5000 g-cm<SP>2</SP>, and a moment of inertia, Iyy, about a horizontal axis Y through the center of gravity of the golf club head ranges from 1900 g-cm<SP>2</SP> to 2050 gcm<SP>2</SP>. Preferably, the golf club head is composed of plies of pre-preg sheets. The volume of the golf club head preferably varies from 300cm<SP>3</SP> to 600cm<SP>3</SP>. Optionally the club head may include a weight strip consisting of a densified loaded film, copper, tungsten or bizmuth.
Patent GB-2394009-A (GB)
Title: Oil sealed rotary vane compressor
Inventor: GOVIER DAVID
IPC: F04C23/00
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An oil sealed rotary vane compressor with an air end 13, comprising a rotor 25 within a stator 33, and a drive end (12) having a long length shaft 17 extending therefrom to pass through an air end flange 35 to engage with a longitudinal bore 26 extending centrally through the rotor. The air end being provided with radial retention means 45 to locate the rotor relative to the stator in the absence of the shaft 17. The retention means may comprise a spigot formed in an air end flange 35 for engaging in an annular recess 46 in the rotor.
Patent GB-2395773-A (GB)
Title: Breakdown alarm lamp for vehicle
Inventor: YANG CHUNG-HO
IPC: B60Q1/26
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A high-brightness breakdown alarm lamp comprises a base (1) containing a circuit unit (2), a light source (3), and a cover (4). The cover is made of transparent material, and is connected with the base. The breakdown alarm lamp has high visibility and can be located conveniently on the roof of a car by a magnet (14), and may be powered by connection to the lighter socket.
Patent GB-2397218-A (GB)
Title: A multilayered sleeping bag.
Inventor: WEBB COLIN GAVIN EDWARD
IPC: A47G9/08
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A multilayered sleeping bag comprises three layers of insulation having different insulation levels wherein each layer may be combined with each of the other two. The sleeping bag may further comprise a hood and/or a pillow with an integral neck protector. The hood and/or pillow may be integral to the sleeping bag or may be attached when required. In use, the sleeping bag may be readily adapted to a range of conditions and temperatures and any moisture formed within the sleeping bag is wicked to the atmosphere outside the bag.
Patent GB-2396664-A (GB)
Title: Extended cycle reciprocating Ericsson cycle engine
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI HEI
IPC: F02G1/043
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A modified Ericsson cycle engine comprises an extended cycle reciprocating gas compressor 100,120, having a heat regenerator 140, which supplies compressed gas by near-isothermal compression to an extended cycle reciprocating gas expander 10,12, also having a heat regenerator 14, which expands the compressed gas by near-isothermal expansion to produce work, characterised in that more gas is used as heat transfer fluid in both the compressor and expander during the extra strokes of the respective extended cycles of the compressor and expander, and that during engine operation, heat addition to the engine is achieved by heating the heat transfer fluid entering the gas expander, the heat transfer fluid transferring heat to the heat regenerator in the gas expander for heating the compressed gas working fluid in the gas expander. The Ericsson engine of the invention has higher efficiency, fewer periphery components and less complicated start-up procedure than conventional Ericsson engines.
Patent GB-2387448-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre having inclined planar end face
Inventor: ALCOCK IAN PETER
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: An optic fibre has a terminating end face which is generally planar and disposed at an angle to a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the fibre. The end face of an optical fibre 11 is polished at an angle to alter the cross-sectional dimensions of a light beam exiting the fibre through that end face to alter the cross-sectional circularity of the light beam after it has exited the fibre as compared to its cross-sectional circularity when it is in the fibre. For example, to increase the circularity of an exiting light beam, the angled fibre end face can be aligned such that the major axis of the sloping fibre end face is aligned with the major cross-sectional axis of the light beam in the fibre (i.e. perpendicular to the minor cross-sectional axis of the light beam in the fibre). This has the effect of reducing the length of the major cross-sectional axis of the light beam once it has exited the fibre.
Patent GB-2405232-A (GB)
Title: Controlling data access by integrity checking and policy enforcement in a trusted computing environment
Inventor: BALACHEFF BORIS
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A first computer 6 holds an item of data 2 having an associated security policy 12 (e.g. access rights and cryptographic requirements), a second computer 20 requests (or is to be sent) the data item 2, the first computer 6 obtains information from the second computer 20 to establish it's security environment (e.g. details of a trusted computing componenet) and then compares this to the policy to establish the second computers ability to conform to the policy and on this basis sends the data item to the second computer. Preferably the computers are trusted computers conforming to the Trusted Computer Platform Alliance (TCPA) specification. Additional preferable features include the use of IP-sec (secure IP protocol) as the transport layer, different rules for different sections of the data, a compartmentalised architecture for the second computer, and use of session keys for signing or encrypting data.
Patent GB-2405518-A (GB)
Title: Multiple view display
Inventor: STEVENSON HEATHER
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A multiple view display is provided for displaying two or more views in respective different viewing directions. The display comprises a liquid crystal device (20-28) with two or more sets of pixels having different configurations and different asymmetric viewing angle properties. A driving arrangement (29) drives the sets of pixels appropriately so that the pixels of a first set display an image which is viewable in a first viewing direction and the pixels of a second set display a further image which is viewable in a different direction. Preferably, the pixels appear dark or black when viewed in other viewing directions.
Patent GB-2406433-A (GB)
Title: Measuring cell for ion cyclotron resonance spectrometer
Inventor: MALEK ROBERT
IPC: H01J49/00
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A measuring cell for a Fourier Transform Mass Spectrometer (FTMS) and in particular an Ion Cyclotron Resonance (ICR) spectrometer, comprises an excitation electrode arrangement positioned about a longitudinal axis which extends in a direction generally parallel to the field direction of an applied homogeneous magnetic field; and a trapping electrode arrangement, also positioned about the said longitudinal axis, for trapping ions longitudinally in the cell within a trapping region defined by the trapping electrode arrangement; wherein at least a part of the excitation electrode arrangement extends axially outwardly of the trapping region defined by the trapping electrode arrangement. The excitation electrodes may comprise central electrodes, first outer electrodes and second electrodes. The trapping electrodes may comprise first electrodes and second electrodes placed between the central and outer trapping electrodes. RF is supplied to the excitation electrodes, and a RF and DC voltage is supplied to the trapping electrodes. The electrodes are curved.
Patent GB-2407779-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter
Inventor: FIELD CHRISTOPHER HOWARD
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A golf putter has a head comprising a body (10) having a striking face (15) for engagement with a golf ball (16) and an upwardly presented surface (14) that is contiguous with the striking face (15). The upwardly presented surface (14) has applied to it or includes a marking (17) that, when viewed from above, creates the impression of a recess formed in the centre of the striking face (15). Preferably the first part (11) of the putter head has a lower specific gravity than the second part (12). Optionally the putter head may include rails (22) and marking grooves (23) which are spaced the diameter of a golf ball apart.
Patent GB-2408612-A (GB)
Title: Incremental rendering of documents
Inventor: GAINNETTI FABIO
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A method of generating a copy flow comprises identifying a set of re-usable objects; rendering the identified re-usable objects; storing the identified rendered re-usable objects; and storing identification data identifying a position within at least one document of the re-usable objects. Portions of a subsequent document which use the same reusable objects do not need to be rendered.
Patent GB-2396701-A (GB)
Title: Detecting accumulation of solid material
Inventor: HAUGE ESPEN
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An accumulation of solid material 9 in a vessel 2 containing fluid is detected using an electric conductor element 10 (e.g. thermistor) positioned in a region of the tank 2 where solids are likely to collect. Power is supplied to the element 10 to heat it and its resistance, which is a function of its temperature, is measured repeatedly. A number of elements 10 arranged in a pattern may be used. The element 10 may also measure the temperature of the medium surrounding it. The method and device may be used to detect the presence and distribution of sand 9 in the bottom of a gravity separator 1.
Patent GB-2410567-A (GB)
Title: Relief structure alignment layer for a phoretic display
Inventor: MILLER RICHARD JONATHAN
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A relief structure alignment layer (14a,b) comprising a relief structure surface (22) incorporating at least one indentation (20), the at least one indentation (20) having an internal surface extending from the relief structure surface, wherein the relief structure alignment layer has a surface memory alignment layer arranged to impart a preferred liquid crystal director alignment to a liquid crystal material in contact therewith. A method for configuring a liquid crystal material within a cell having a relief structure alignment layer by applying at least one of an electric field and a magnetic field. A phoretic display comprising at least one relief structure alignment layer.
Patent GB-2402746-A (GB)
Title: Well twinning techniques in borehole surveying
Inventor: MCELHINNEY GRAHAM
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A method for surveying a borehole is provided. The method includes providing a tool (100) having a magnetic field measurement device (magnetometer) disposed thereon and positioning the tool in a borehole. Magnetic interference vectors are determined at at least two positions in the borehole by comparing the measured magnetic fields at those positions with a known magnetic field of the earth. The magnetic interference vectors indicate a direction to a target subterranean structure (175). Various embodiments of the invention compare the directions to the target subterranean structure with a historical survey thereof, so as to determine a distance between the borehole and the subterranean structure and an azimuth of the borehole. The surveying methodology of this invention may advantageously improve borehole surveying data obtained, for example, in relief well and/or well twinning drilling applications.
Patent GB-2399946-A (GB)
Title: Stacked solid electrolytic capacitor
Inventor: ARAI SATOSHI
IPC: H01G9/15
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: The stacked solid electrolytic capacitor is formed by stacking at least 2 solid electrolytic capacitors, each element 71 has a planar shape and comprises a plate like anode portion defining an end portion; a cathode portion is divided from the anode portion by an insulator 17 such as resin; and a conductive member 31 such as metal plates connected to the said anode portion so as to sandwich the two principal surfaces of the anode portion. The conductive members of adjacent elements are electrically and mechanically connected to each other by one of: conductive adhesive, solderable metal or welding. Similarly a stacked transmission line element (fig. 4B) comprising a plurality of transmission line elements which have two defined anode portions with a cathode portion disposed in between. Also including a conductive member as described above.
Patent GB-2401170-A (GB)
Title: Door for refrigerator
Inventor: CHOI CHANG-BONG
IPC: F25D23/12
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A door 56 for a refrigerator for use in a refrigerator in which a direction of opening and/or closing the door can be selectively changed, comprises an external plate 80 which defines at least a front appearance of the door; a door liner 81 which defines a rear appearance of the door and constitutes a space with an insulating layer 83 formed therein in cooperation with the external plate 80; a dispenser 74 which is installed at a front surface of the external plate 80 for dispensing water to the outside of the refrigerator; tube passages 97 and 97' which pass though the insulating layer 83 and allow the dispenser 74 and through-holes (86, Fig 6) for installation of a hinge 57 located at both sides of the door to communicate with each other; a door tube structure 72 which is installed in at least one of the tube passages 97 and 97' and transfers water from a main body 50 of the refrigerator to the dispenser 74; and a power cable (99, Fig 6) which extends from the dispenser 74 to the respective through-holes (86) and through which electrical signals are transmitted between the door 56 and the main body 50 of the refrigerator. Decoration caps (84, Fig 6) are provided at the top and bottom ends of the door 56. Accordingly the door opening/closing direction can be easily changed and the external appearance of the door can be cleanly and neatly finished.
Patent GB-2413017-A (GB)
Title: An electrical connector for a vehicle
Inventor: COOK STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: H01R13/73
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: An electrical connector has a plug 23 engageable with a socket 24. The plug 23 has a number of elongate rigid contacts 26, 31, 32 for engagement with complementary pairs of elongate resilient contacts 28, 29, 30 forming part of the socket 24. When the plug 23 is engaged with the socket 24 the rigid electrical contacts 26, 31, 32 are arranged at approximately right angles to the resilient contacts 28, 29, 30 and the length of each of the rigid electrical contacts 26, 31, 32 is greater than the width of the corresponding resilient contacts 28, 29, 30 thereby permitting engagement of the plug 23 with the socket 24 at a greater angle of approach and providing greater lateral or side to side tolerance between the plug 23 and the socket 24. Various arrays of contacts are disclosed (figures 5,6,7, not shown). The connector may provide electrical connection between a vehicle and its sliding door. The connector may be panel-mounted.