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Patent GB-2367924-A (GB)
Title: System for controlling the operating sequences in a vehicle and a method for starting such a system
Inventor: HECKMANN HANS
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: The system according to the invention is distinguished in that a central memory (2) is provided in which all programs required for control of the operating sequences of a vehicle are stored. On stalling of the system, the control devices (3) load the necessary programs into their random access memories via indirect memory access. The method according to the invention provides that following switching on of the system, the devices (3) first identify themselves. The programs are then loaded by means of the program loaders from the central memory (2) into the random access memories of the respective control devices (3) via indirect memory access. The control devices 3,11 are each linked to a communications system. The connecting elements facilitate identification of the control device. In one embodiment, the connecting elements are plug and socket devices 12 with contact pins 14, the coding of which facilitates identification of the control device.
Patent GB-2370726-A (GB)
Title: Transponder interrogator for controlling an entry or exit
Inventor: MANNESCHI ALESSANDRO
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: The invention consists of an elongated interrogtor, whose length is adequate to cover the areas in which the transponder that needs to be read can be placed, equipped with suitable means for it to be anchored to the floor, on the ceiling or on the wall near the passage that needs to be controlled. It includes at least two electric coils one of which is the transmitter (Tx) and the other one is the receiver (Rx), the first one is usually homopolar, while the second one is usually multipolar.
Patent GB-2379994-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical waveguide with isotopically enriched silicon
Inventor: HUGGETT PAUL GIDEON
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: An integrated optical waveguide is formed in part by isotopically enriched silicon in which at least one isotope is present in a higher proportion than in naturally occurring silicon. The waveguide can have a rib 1 portion projecting from a slab portion 2 where the slab comprises <SP>28</SP>Si or silicon dioxide. The waveguide may also be in the form of an arrayed waveguide including a p-i-n diode 10, 11 for attenuating a signal passing therethrough. Methods of manufacturing isotopically enriched silicon layers 2 on waveguides are also included. In another embodiment the integrated optical waveguide is formed in part by an isotopically enriched optically conductive material other than silicon in which at least isotope of that material is in a higher proportion than in naturally occurring forms of that material in order to enhance optical properties of that material, such material may include InP, Ge, SiGe, SiC and GaAs.
Patent GB-2368882-A (GB)
Title: Valve seats for internal combustion engines formed by filling rebate in cylinder head with weld material
Inventor: SHORT ANDREW
IPC: F02F1/36
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A method of forming a valve seat for an internal combustion engine by forming a rebate in the engine and filling the rebate in part or whole with weld material to form the valve seat. The weld material may then be shaped by machining to form the valve seat. A capping member may be located in the rebate prior to the addition of weld material, to cap off the opening of a passage connected to one or more cooling water jackets.
Patent GB-2364899-A (GB)
Title: Louvre blind washing aid
Inventor: SWEENEY EDWARD
IPC: A47L4/04
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A washing aid for use in cleaning the flexible slats of a louvre blind comprises a slat holder (10) whose wall surround (12) is of openwork to allow passage of cleaning medium therethrough. The holder (10) internally defines a chamber of substantially drum shape whose axial length and diameter are substantially the same as a roll of slats to be accommodated therein. The holder (10) is in two parts (10A, 10B) openable to locate a roll therein and securable together to hold the roll during washing. The holder (10) has an axial core (14) in each part (10A, 10B). The core (14) is hollow and is perforated or slotted. The securing of the parts (10A, 10B) together is by two or more external fasteners (15) engaging both parts (10A, 10B).
Patent GB-2385826-A (GB)
Title: Printing of PVC coated fabric material
Inventor: WHEELER RICHARD
IPC: B65H23/02
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: There is provided a printing and lacquering machine which allows the accurate alignment of the web for accurate printing. The alignment is carried out by the use of a constant jet of air directed against one face of the web adjacent its edge so that any movement adjacent its edge and the air that is transmitted across the web is collected so that variations of the amount collected act as a measure of misalignment and this is used to control the position of the web.
Patent GB-2373587-A (GB)
Title: Optical output type voltage sensor and IC testing apparatus using it
Inventor: OKAYASU TOSHIYUKI
IPC: G01R1/07
Filed: 1998-02-05
Abstract: A voltage sensor for convening an electric input signal into an optical output signal comprises an interferometric optical modulator (52), including a dielectric substrate. An optical branching portion (52-1) for dividing input light supplied thereto into two parts, an optical coupling portion (52-2), first and second optical waveguides (52-3A, 52-3B) between the optical branching portion and the optical coupling portion, a first electrode (52-5), a second electrode (52-6) and a common electrode (52-4) are formed in the substrate. The first electrode (52-5) and the common electrode (52-4) are arranged as a first electrode pair along opposite sides of the first optical waveguide (52-3A). The second electrode (52-6) and the common electrode (52-4) are arranged as a second electrode pair along opposite sides of the second optical waveguide (52-3B). The sensor generates interference light as the optical output signal outputted by the coupling portion in accordance with the difference between the electric input signal (V<SB>OUT</SB>) and the bias voltage (V<SB>BAS</SB>). The sensor may be used as part of an integrated circuit testing apparatus. The signal V<SB>OUT</SB> from the integrated circuit is converted to an optical signal, allowing optical communication between a test head and a mainframe.
Patent GB-2381269-A (GB)
Title: Amber-free blue glass composition
Inventor: BOULOS EDWARD NASHED
IPC: C03C3/087
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A blue soda-lime-silica glass comprises 68 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 18% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 10% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , and 0 to 5% K 2 O, where CaO + MgO is 6 to 15% and Na 2 O + K 2 O is 10 to 20%, and colourants comprising: 0.3 to 0.8 wt. % total iron oxide as Fe 2 O 3  (wherein the ratio of FeO/total Fe as Fe 2 O 3  is 0.34 to 0.62); 0.05 to 0.5 wt. % manganese compound as MnO 2 ; 0 to 0.30 wt. % titanium oxide as TiO 2 ; and 0 to 0.8 wt. % cerium oxide as CeO 2 . The coloured glass has the following spectral properties at 4.0 mm. thickness: 65 to 81% light transmittance using Illuminant A (LTA) and using Illuminant C has a dominant wavelength of 488 to 494 nanometers with an excitation purity of 4 to 11%. The higher than normal ratio of FeO/total Fe as Fe 2 O 3  is achieved by the addition of a reductant to the glass mix. The reductant may be anthracite coal, blast furnace slag, slag from coal-fired furnace, coke and/or graphite.
Patent GB-2386524-A (GB)
Title: Stackable Network Units with Resilience Function
Inventor: WEYMAN RAPHAEL JEREMY
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A unit that receives and transmits data packets in a network. The units may be stacked and may conduct an 'election' or 'poll' to determine which of the units will act as a master unit. Each unit comprises a bridging facility and a routing facility. In the absence of a broadcast advertisement from elsewhere in the network, the master unit transits to the master routing state and broadcasts its address as an advertisement to other units on the network. When a unit receives the advertisement it transits to a master bridging state and its routing facility is disabled. The units are stacked with external connectivity, including cascade connectors to provide resilience in the event of a failure.
Patent GB-2382413-A (GB)
Title: Data Collection Node
Inventor: ENGEL GLENN R
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A data collection node 12 for autonomously collecting data has interfaces for receiving signals from sensor 16, and for connecting the data collection node to a computer network. A controller 17 in the node causes the node to be registered with a server 20 connected to the computer network when the data collection node is first activated on the computer network. As part of the registration process, the server provides a Web page that provides access to data communicated by the controller. The controller generates data based on sensor measurements and communicates that data to the server via the computer network, preferably via HTTP. Users having access to the Web page can then access the data collected by the node. If a firewall 21 is present between the server and the node, the controller preferably communicates with a proxy server 25.
Patent GB-2384792-A (GB)
Title: Establishing spacing between inner and outer cladding membranes
Inventor: DUNNE ANDREW PETER
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: Inner and outer membranes 5,1 of a roof- or wall-cladding system are carried by two sets of rails 6,2 which are spaced apart by sheet-metal brackets 11 that are coupled in series with heat-insulating spacer blocks 10. Each bracket 11 is of inverted top-hat cross-section with its cross-web 18 clamped through one, or a pair, of the blocks 10 to a purlin 6 or other rail supporting the inner membrane 5, and with its flanges 19 clamped to a rail 2 supporting the outer membrane 1. Each spacer block 10 is of an elongate form with lengthwise bores 17 for the clamping screws or bolts. The bracket-web 18 is notched and slots under a tab 14 of the spacer block 10 with its notch 20 engaged with a pillar-support 16 of the tab 14. An alternative form of block has a short tab that is inserted through an opening through the web to hook the bracket and block together before the screws or bolts are inserted for clamping.
Patent GB-2392068-A (GB)
Title: establishing secure communications between clients and service providers using client and server digital certificates
Inventor: HARRISVILLE-WOLFF CAROL
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A method and system for secure network communications are disclosed. The method includes receiving at the service provider a request 410 from a client that includes an identifier (e.g., a digital certificate) for the client The identity is authenticated by the service provider by retrieving a stored copy of a digital certificate for the client sending the request and comparing the copy of the digital certificate included with the request to the stored copy. If authenticated, access to the service provider is granted and typically, a response is generated and transmitted to the client that includes an identifier or a digital certificate for the service provider. The client then authenticates 476 the service provider by comparing the certificate with a stored copy prior to transmitting further messages. The method preferably includes encrypting and decrypting the requests and the responses using private and public key pairs associated with the stored digital certificates.
Patent GB-2404764-A (GB)
Title: Spontaneously activated personal alarm/deterrent
Inventor: WORTHINGTON JOHN ALFRED
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: This product is more versatile than conventional personal alarm/deterrents in that the normal operating mode can be reversed so that the alarm can be activated when it is separated from the hand. The separation from the hand being detected by proximity sensors within the alarm housing or by the release of the trigger 3 resulting in the closure of a micro-switch which will signal the activation of the alarm/deterrent. The alarm is armed by switch 2 and sound is emitted from output 1.
Patent GB-2392653-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sub-frame with impact absorption mechanism
Inventor: YOSHIDA HIROYUKI
IPC: B62D25/20
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: A sub-frame 1 is mounted on a vehicle body (side frame 2 in figure 2) through mounts B1-B6 with elastic bodies (rubber members 6, 7,11 in figures 3 and 4) at four or more points among which two points B1,B2 are located at a front portion of the sub-frame, and two points B3,B4 are located at a rear portion of the sub-frame. Either the front or rear mounts have a fracture stress upon a collision greater than the fracture stress of the other mounts. In an alternative embodiment there are two middle mounts B5,B6 which have a fracture stress upon a collision smaller than the fracture stress of either the front or rear mounts. The mounts may comprise an elastic body (6) located between two vertical tubes (4,5) or an elastic body (11) located between two horizontal members (14,15). The sub-frame mount structure serves to reduce injury to a passenger caused on collision of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2401551-A (GB)
Title: Female sexual stimulation aid
Inventor: MARSHALL IAN PETER
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A generally u-shaped implement comprises a handle (1) and a penetrative shaft (2) connected at their respective proximal ends. An inner face of the handle (1) has a series of ribs (4) for clitoral and labial stimulation. A rounded distal end (5) of the shaft (2) is curved inwardly to form a hook and to stimulate the "G-spot". The aid is operable manually, using a rocking motion. In some embodiments, it is vibrated and/or pulsed using an electric motor, embedded within the device or inserted into a recess provided for it. The shaft 2 may be contoured and/or textured. Heating means may also be inserted in the or a recess. Two implements may be mounted pivotably on respective ends of a connecting member.
Patent GB-2397327-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic screw pile
Inventor: MCGREGOR DUNCAN
IPC: E02D5/52
Filed: 2004-01-15
Abstract: A screwpile is formed from two lengths (10, 13) of tubing arranged in a telescopic relationship so that the effective length of the screwpile may be adjusted. Multiple sets of bolt holes (12) in the first length of tubing (10) can be aligned with bolt holes (18) in the second length of tubing (13) so that the two lengths of tubing (10, 13) may be bolted together to achieve the required length of the screwpile.
Patent GB-2393340-A (GB)
Title: Clock induced supply noise reduction method and apparatus for a latch based circuit
Inventor: AMICK BRIAN W
IPC: H03K3/013
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A method and a apparatus for reducing the noise associated with a clock signal for a latch based circuit has been developed. The method includes storing a charge at a pre-determined time of the clock cycle and releasing the stored charge also at a pre-determined time of the clock cycle. The charge is released onto the power grid of the system served by the clock signal in synchronization with the operation of the latch.
Patent GB-2410750-A (GB)
Title: Automatic balancing device
Inventor: PHILLIPS NEIL WILLIAM
IPC: D06F37/22
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: An automatic balancing device 50; 150; comprising a cavity 52, 152, containing a volume of fluid 62, 162, and a plurality of bodies 60, 160, in contact with the fluid 62, 162, wherein the density of each of the bodies 60, 160, is less than the density of the fluid 62, 162. Automatic balancing forces which counterbalance an out-of-balance mass 72 in a rotating body are created as a result of the displacement of the fluid 62, 162, by the buoyant bodies 60, 160, to create an uneven distribution of the fluid about its axis of rotation 22, 122. The balancing device may be used in a washing machine.
Patent GB-2400439-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic flowmeter with flush mounting ring shaped transducers for propagating axisymmetric waves along a flowtube
Inventor: SANDERSON M L
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: A measuring tube 1 of an acoustic (eg ultrasonic) transit-time flowmeter has two ring shaped piezoelectric transducers 6,7 in direct contact with the fluid and whose internal diameters are flush with that of the flowtube 1. The transducers 6,7 are clamped to each end of the flowtube by flanges, and are acoustically isolated from the flowtube by compliant washers 8. The transducers 6,7 oscillate perpendicularly to the axis of the flowtube 1 and acoustic plane waves are propagated along the axis flowtube 1. Using axially travelling plane waves reduces errors due to uncertain velocity profiles in the flowtube.
Patent GB-2413107-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the drying of a clay body on a former
Inventor: HURLEY PETER DAVID
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the environmental factors involved with drying a clay body on a pre-shaped former comprises a sealed enclosure for holding the pre-shaped former which is covered with a wet clay or ceramic coating. The method includes the steps of inducing evaporation of the water content by heat and air flow, removing the water laden air by condensing means, controlling the contraction of the clay body by controlling the rate of evaporation, whereby the whole process is computer controlled. Electrical resistance moisture meters may be used to monitor the drying clay. The clay body may be a bust which once the former is removed has its internal gas pressure maintained for final drying.
Patent GB-2408925-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning and drying apparatus for flavouring drums
Inventor: WILSON PETER
IPC: F26B21/00
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: Flavouring drums are used in the snack food industry to apply a flavouring mixture to snack food products such as potato chips, tortilla chips, corn chips, extruded snacks and the like. The invention provides an apparatus for cleaning and drying the inner surface 4 of the flavouring drum 1 and includes a spray bar 10 that is connectable to a high-pressure liquid supply. The spray bar 10 has at least one nozzle for directing the liquid towards the inner surface 4 of the flavouring drum 1 where it removes the flavour deposits. Means is provided for moving the spray bar between a home position where it is not received within the flavouring drum 1 and an operating position where it is at least partially received within the flavouring drum. The means can be a piston 11 and cylinder 12, for example. A fan 17 is provided to supply warm air through a duct to an upper region of the flavouring drum to dry the inside surface.
Patent GB-2405774-A (GB)
Title: Measurement and signature intelligence analysis and reduction technique
Inventor: CIRILLO FRANCIS R
IPC: G01S7/295
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: Methods and apparatus compress data, comprising an In-phase (I) component and a Quadrature (Q) component. The compressed data (212) may be saved into a memory or may be transmitted to a remote location for subsequent processing or storage. Statistical characteristics (505, 507) of the data are utilized to convert the data into a form that requires a reduced number of bits in accordance with the statistical characteristics. The data may be further compressed by transforming the data, as with a discrete cosine transform (203), and by modifying the transformed data in accordance with a quantization conversion table (205) that is selected using a data type associated with the data. Additionally, a degree of redundancy may be removed from the processed data with an encoder (207). Subsequent processing (1200) of the compressed data may decompress the compressed data in order to approximate the original data by reversing the process for compressing the data with corresponding inverse operations.
Patent GB-2426981-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing device
Inventor: SLADE BRIAN PARRY
IPC: E03D9/03
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: A dispensing device for suspension from a rim of a lavatory bowl to dispense an additive into a flow of water when the lavatory is flushed, the device comprising a receptacle for the additive, dispensing means (36, 42, 60) operable when subjected to the flow of water to dispense a portion of the additive into the water, a guide member (20) slidable between an extended position and a retracted position and operable to direct the flow of water onto the dispensing means (36, 42, 60), and a hanger engageable with the rim of the bowl to suspend the device in the bowl, wherein the device farther includes biasing means (58, 62) arranged to urge the guide member (20) into the extended position, such that when the dispensing device is suspended from the rim, the guide member (20) engages with a wall of the bowl.
Patent GB-2411946-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for condensation of unprocessed well stream from offshore gas or gas condensate field
Inventor: BENCZE ISTVAN
IPC: F25J1/02
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: In a method of condensing an unprocessed well stream from an offshore gas or gas condensate field the well stream taken from one or more wellheads (1) is cooled (3) and directly expanded (4), isentropically, or near isentropically, to a state in which the pressure is close to that of a storage tank (7). Part of the well stream is condensed and condensed fractions thereof is drawn off the expander and fed to the storage tank along with condensation products (5B) from the exit of the expander. Hence, without any preprocessing, a condensed well stream product is produced which comprises a mixture of liquids and solids which are collected in the storage tank (7) for transport therefrom to land. A system for carrying out the method is also disclosed. The invention makes the condensation of an unprocessed well stream possible without any preprocessing thereof, such as extraction of solid particles, e.g. sands, removal of water, cleaning or drying. Thus, by means of the invention smaller gas or gas condensate fields can be developed in a more cost efficient way.
Patent GB-2428132-A (GB)
Title: Drum pattern construction and presentation device
Inventor: STAPLEY JULIAN
IPC: G10G1/00
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A device comprising a four-sided rigid frame 1 with rods 2 fixed between two opposing sides. The rods have the same number of drilled cubes 3 threaded onto them to form a matrix. The cube matrix is prevented from rotating freely on the rods by foam 4 or similar material pressing against the rear unseen face of the cubes. A backplate 5, which is fixed to the frame, holds the foam against the cubes. The cubes can be rotated individually by applying finger pressure to turn them on the axis of each rod. The cube matrix is printed or embossed with numbers/letters 6 and symbols 7 to represent counting sequences and drum kit instruments. The cube matrix can thus be arranged in a wide variety of configurations to form and display drum patterns.
Patent GB-2415721-A (GB)
Title: Short radium whipstock system
Inventor: STEPHEN DAVE
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A short radius exit from a window milled in casing is possible using a whipstock (10) with a sloping surface in excess of 3.5{ and a window mill (16) whose diameter is reduced to a percentage generally below about 95% of the casing inside diameter in a mono-bore or non-through tubing application. The system provides a greater flexibility in choosing the window location and eliminates having to penetrate adjacent formations as compared to previous techniques using a longer exit radius. The decrease in mill diameter, as compared to previous techniques, limits stresses on the milling equipment to minimize equipment failures during window milling and subsequent drilling of the lateral.