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Patent GB-2362267-A (GB)
Title: A sealed casing for a regulator circuit in a motor vehicle
Inventor: MOURAD KAMAL
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: The regulator casing comprises at least one circuit board from which a plurality of insulated electrical wires (3, 3'; 4, 4') extend,<BR> ```a dish-shaped metal container (10) in which the circuit board is fitted and which has at least one slot or opening (21) through which the electrical wires can extend, and a seat adjacent the slot or opening (21),<BR> ```a grommet (25) of electrically insulating material, through which the wires extend and which can be fitted in the seat in the container (10), the grommet (25) having an internal duct which, after the grommet has been positioned in the seat, permits the injection of a setting sealant material for sealing the spaces between the wires (3, 3', 4, 4') and the grommet (25) in a leaktight manner, and<BR> ```a cover (40) fined on the container (10) over the circuit board. The spaces between the cover (40), the container (10), and the grommet (25) are sealed in a leaktight manner by means of a setting sealant. The circuit board is an electronic speed regulator for an electric motor, particularly for a fan associated with a car radiator.
Patent GB-2374284-A (GB)
Title: Safe, eco-friendly health protective herbal colours and aroma useful for cosmaceutical applications
Inventor: PUSHPANGADAN PALPU
IPC: A61Q1/02
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A novel safe and eco-friendly health protective and beauty enhancing herbal composition having various cosmetic applications such as lipsticks, eye shadows, glow-glitters and rouges, said composition containing colourants from plants, for example, of the family <I>Boraginaceae</I>, the invention also provides a method for preparing the said composition. The invention also relates the use of lipsticks as a medium of aromatherapy.
Patent GB-2363266-A (GB)
Title: Method for starting an internal combustion engine having an induction machine
Inventor: AMEY DAVID L
IPC: H02P21/00
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A method for reducing the starting time and reducing the peak phase currents for an internal combustion engine that is started using an induction machine starter/alternator. The starting time is reduced by prefluxing the induction machine and the peak phase currents are reduced by reducing the flux current command after a predetermined period of time has elapsed and concurrent to the application of the torque current command. The method of the present invention also provides a strategy for anticipating the start command for an internal combustion engine and determines a start strategy based on the start command and the operating state of the internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-2365979-A (GB)
Title: NMR probe with delay line resonator
Inventor: ENGELKE FRANK
IPC: G01R33/30
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A probehead for nuclear magnetic resonance measurements comprises an NMR rf coil 44 which receives a sample 48, and a line resonator 38 which is configured as a delay line 42. The delay line may comprise a conductive helix (see figure 3) or a cylinder with periodically spaced slots (see figure 4). The probe is suitable for double resonance experiments, and a tap 68 (see figures 3, 4) may be connected to the delay line to change the working frequency.
Patent GB-2368436-A (GB)
Title: Named colour sustitution
Inventor: NIELSEN MARY
IPC: B41J5/30
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A color value is selected by receiving a color name and a default color value by a language interpreter (4). The language interpreter (4) passes the color name to a color conversion routine (10) where the color name is matched to one of the color names in an index (6) of color names. The color value associated with the color name in the index (6) matching the received color name is selected. The color conversion routine (10) sends the selected color value to the language interpreter (4).
Patent GB-2365869-A (GB)
Title: SbgFGF-9a polynucleotides and polypeptides
Inventor: AGARWAL PANKAJ
IPC: C07K14/50
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: The invention comprises an isolated polynucleotide having at least 95% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:1 and a polypeptide having at least 95% identity to the sequence of SEQ ID NO:2, together with variants and fragments thereof Such polypeptides (which are thought to be members of the Fibroblast Growth Factor or FGF family) and polynucleotides are useful in diagnostic assays for certain diseases.
Patent GB-2377024-A (GB)
Title: Fault tolerant measurment data outputting system
Inventor: MILLER PETER
IPC: H04L12/437
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A fault tolerant system votes on the best correct result among measured data. The voting system and method 1 is for use in distributed microcontroller and computing systems having a number of distributed microcontroller nodes N1-N3. Bi-directional busses or links 2-4, 12,21,13,31,23,32 are coupled to each of the nodes via a ring arrangement. Each node is arranged to transmit signals on the bus in clockwise 12,23,31 and anti-clockwise 13,32,21 directions. In this way, the signals from each node can be compared in each node to determine and obtain the best correct result within a predetermined acceptable tolerance. Used in high precision safety critical uses, such as, automotive applications like braking systems. The comparison may be bitwise if the data is expected to be identical. Alternatively the comparison may be made by taking the median of the parameters.
Patent GB-2378331-A (GB)
Title: Digital filter for multi-rate communication
Inventor: HOWARD PAUL
IPC: H03H17/04
Filed: 2001-07-30
Abstract: A method for digital filtering in a communication unit includes the step of providing a sequence of delay registers, Z<SP>-D</SP> 630 in a forward path of an infinite impulse response digital filter 522, where D is greater than 1. A digital filter arrangement and an infinite impulse response filter are also provided. This provides the advantage that it is now possible to implement an IIR filter that can provide extra delays (in a similar manner to a FIR structure) without changing or affecting the transfer response. In particular, the invention is applicable to multi-rate filtering operations, for example in digital wireless communication systems and units.
Patent GB-2370180-A (GB)
Title: External loudspeaker system for a portable terminal device
Inventor: MORI UKYO
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: In a radiotelephone, having an external speaker 6 the mobile phone 21 and the external speaker portion 19 are equipped with first and second threaded connectors 20,2, and by electrically connecting the first and second connectors, the electrical signals from the portable terminal device are transmitted to the external speaker 6. The first connector 20 and the external speaker 6 are provided with acoustic transmission holes 18,8 for transmitting to the portable terminal device side the sound wave signal converted on the basis of the electrical signals by the external speaker 6. This adds to the acoustic load of the speaker 6 and so improves its frequency response. A push-fit connector is shown in fig 5.
Patent GB-2387215-A (GB)
Title: Drive mechanism having an elastomeric material located between meshing tooth forms
Inventor: COUSSINS ADRIAN
IPC: F16D3/68
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A drive mechanism for a power tool wherein rotary drive from an electric motor is transmitted from a pinion 22 on a driving shaft to a spur gear 11 driving the power tool through a concentric inner drive unit. The spur gear 11 has inwardly directed tooth forms 19 meshing with outwardly directed tooth forms 21 of the inner drive unit, and elastomeric material 20 is disposed between the meshing tooth forms. The drive unit is preferably used in a hedge cutter to drive the cutting blades.
Patent GB-2380737-A (GB)
Title: Process for incorporating compacted calcium carbonate filler into a thermoplastic
Inventor: ANSARI DEEBA MARJAN
IPC: C08J3/20
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A process for incorporating a particulate calcium carbonate filler in a thermoplastic polymer to form a calcium carbonate-filled polymer composition suitable for the preparation of breathable polymer film, said process comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) introducing the calcium carbonate into the polymer in a dry compacted form which has a bulk density greater than the maximum bulk density obtainable by subjecting an uncompacted sample of the calcium carbonate to tamping; and <LI>(b) mechanically treating the polymer to disperse the calcium carbonate uniformly therein. </SL> Also disclosed is an apparatus for making a calcium carbonate-filled thermoplastic polymer composition comprising<BR> ```a compactor and an extruder.
Patent GB-2372474-A (GB)
Title: Fuel injector assembled by brazing
Inventor: LAVIE ALAIN
IPC: F23R3/28
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: An assembly method in which a brazing metal is initially filled into radial wells 159, 175 located in an annular injection piece 152 having first injection orifices 188 for discharging a primary fuel, and in a cylindrical endpiece 158 surrounding the annular injection piece and having secondary injection orifices 190 for discharging a secondary fuel. Thereafter the annular injection piece 152 is fitted inside the cylindrical endpiece 158 and these pieces are together fitted on a first tube 170 for feeding primary fuel and a second tube 176 for feeding secondary fuel and surrounding the first tube, and also to an outer wall 160 of the injector. Finally, the end portion of the injector 14, 16 as assembled in this way is placed in an enclosure where it is heated so as to melt the brazing metal to unite the parts.
Patent GB-2375095-A (GB)
Title: Goods handling apparatus
Inventor: ADAMS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: B60P1/54
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus for loading and unloading goods into and out of a goods storage area, such as a vehicle 12 comprises a rail 28 along which movement means 32 travel. Lifting means 36 such as a fork, move along a guide assembly, which is at least partially rigid and is attached to the movement means. The lifting means are able to rotate, move vertically and also in two perpendicular horizontal directions so that the goods can be positioned anywhere in the storage are. The rail 28 is extendable through an opening in the goods storage area, such as a door 26 of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2376580-A (GB)
Title: Addressable television broadcasting system
Inventor: KIM JONG-HAE
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: This invention is related to the method of the directional television broadcasting for providing the specified television broadcasting signals to the specified subscribers by using individual address and group address according to the information to be delivered, and the bi-directional communication utilizing the directional television broadcasting signals as the down-stream signals and the host computer of the television broadcasting station as the relay means which transmits the up-stream signals from the subscribers. Also, this invention provides the method for the remote educational broadcasting by classes for the specified paid auditors, the national emergency alert television broadcasting by the specified addressed group target, the e-mail for audio and video and letter by television network, the e-newspaper subscribing system by the broadcasting network, and the new method to control the access system to the parented guide program by S/W rather than V-chip technology to save the cost and better efficiency utilizing the improved address system consisting of individual address and group address, as well as the directional broadcasting method by network TV, satellite TV and cable TV.
Patent GB-2390529-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable rainhood
Inventor: LOWERY MICHAEL
IPC: A45B19/02
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A rain hood comprises an inflatable tubular frame 1,3,5,7,8 which is supported by the head, extends to below shoulder height and is secured by underarm straps and a covering material over the frame. A visor may be provided.
Patent GB-2390575-A (GB)
Title: Goods transportation apparatus
Inventor: WASS ALBERT MARK
IPC: B62B1/10
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: In order to assist in the transportation of goods, especially fishing tackle, a goods transportation apparatus (10) comprises an elongate handle (14) coupled to a first support portion (22) suitable for carrying elongate items and having a pair of wheels (26) coupled thereto. A second support portion (24) is connected to the first support portion (22) by a rotatable universal joint (32) and also has a pair of wheels (27) coupled thereto. The rotatable universal joint (32) allows the first support portion (22) and the second support portion (24) to pivot with respect to each other so that, when the first support portion (22) is pivoted in a direction away from the ground (29) about the axle of the wheels (26), the second support portion (24) also pivots about the axle of the wheels (27)(see fig 3).
Patent GB-2382237-A (GB)
Title: DC-DC voltage converter
Inventor: WINICK BRADLEY D
IPC: H02M3/158
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A DC-DC voltage converter comprises a controller 404, two switches 440, 420, a transformer 406 and two rectifying diodes 412, 414. The transformer has a first winding, a second winding and a center tap. Input voltage in connected between the center tap and ground. An anode of each diode is connected to the outer ends of the two windings and the cathodes of the two diodes are connected together to provide a positive output with respect to ground. Each switch is connected between an outer end of one windings and ground. The controller generates control signals to turn the switches on and off for limited periods of time in phase opposition to alternately connect the outer ends of the first and second winding to ground to cause current to flow alternatively in one of the windings and induce a voltage in the other winding that is additive to the input voltage, thereby providing a step up converter with an output voltage greater than the input voltage. The converter provides stable operation with good voltage regulation over a wide range of load conditions without the use of feedback. The controller 404 may be a field programmable gate array and provides PWM control of MOSFET's 410, 420.
Patent GB-2406221-A (GB)
Title: Device for generating focussed streams of negative air ions
Inventor: ROBERTSON REGINALD ROBERTS
IPC: B03C3/00
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: An 'ion chip emitter' device for generating focussed streams of negative air ions, consisting of a three layered structure comprising: an insulating layer 1 with high dielectric strength; a conductive layer 2, preferably a metallic layer in the form of a printed circuit, deposited on the insulating layer; and a third layer of ionizing material 3, preferably consisting of conductive carbon fibre yarn, characterised by having a multiplicity of exposed thread ends with the capability to act as self-renewing ionising electrodes, when the ionising material 3 is connected to a high voltage source through the intermediate conducting layer 2. The ionising layer 3 formed from carbon fiber yarn may be reinforced with a fine thread of copper wire in order to improve its conductivity. Further insulating structures 4 may be included to divide the ionising layer into a plurality of emission modules, various different arrangements of which are envisaged (see figures 7-9 and 11-17).
Patent GB-2380132-A (GB)
Title: Use of macrolides in pest control
Inventor: HOFER DIETER
IPC: A01N43/90
Filed: 1998-12-21
Abstract: A method of protecting plant propagation material and plant organs formed at a later point in time from attack by pests, is characterized in that a pesticide comprising, as pesticidally active compound, at least one macrolide compound as active ingredient such as abamectin, emamectin and spinosad and at least one auxiliary in close spatial proximity to, or spatially together with, planting or applying the propagation material is employed to the site of planting or sowing. Also disclosed is a pesticide composition.
Patent GB-2384810-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for use in brick-laying
Inventor: TAYLOR MATTHEW JARED
IPC: E04G21/18
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an elongate member 10 adapted to be temporarily secured to an existing wall in a vertical position and provided with means enabling one end of a horizontal line-band 24 to be adjustably positioned along the length of the member 10. The means is embodied in the figures below as a slot 16 and bead 26 working together, wherein said bead 26 is attached to said line-band 24 and is slidably held within said slot 16 by the tension in the line-band 24, said bead 26 being larger than the width of the slot 16.
Patent GB-2398038-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mounting a printing plate to a printing cylinder
Inventor: JONES GAVIN ROSS
IPC: B41F27/00
Filed: 2003-02-08
Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a printing plate to a printing cylinder (2) comprising: means (4,6) for supporting a printing cylinder (2), such that the rotational axis of the cylinder extends horizontally across the front of the apparatus; a table (8) positioned behind the cylinder supporting means (4,6), for supporting a plate in a horizontal plane against the upper surface of a supported cylinder (2); means (28) for releasably clamping a plate in position upon the surface of the table (8); a pair of cameras (10,12) for obtaining respective magnified images, at spaced apart points, of the upper surface of a plate supported on the table (8); and means (14,16) for displaying the images obtained from each camera (10,12), over which respective reference lines, e.g. cross-hairs (18,20), are superimposed for aligning the plate with the upper surface of the cylinder (2).
Patent GB-2399170-A (GB)
Title: Chemical sensor with temperature differential between measurement and reference SAWs
Inventor: GRANT ROBERT B
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A chemical sensor comprises at least one measurement SAW 1 and at least one reference SAW 2. The measurement SAWs have coatings which are specifically sensitive to the chemical species to be monitored by the sensor and the reference SAWs have a chemically inert coating. A temperature differential (eg 20-40{C) is maintained between the measurement and reference SAWs by heating or cooling control devices 4,5 (eg nichrome wire, Peltier block, thermocouple, thermostat). The temperature differential encourages adsorption of the monitored species onto the measurement SAW whilst discouraging adsorption onto the reference SAW. The sensor can be used in a range of different pressure environments. The SAWs are mounted on a vacuum flange 3, and RF measurement circuitry 6 is mounted on the surface of the flange 3 external to the vacuum chamber.
Patent GB-2399160-A (GB)
Title: Pocket portable paper target holder
Inventor: BALZAN ROBERT CEDRIC
IPC: F41J1/10
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A pocket portable paper target holder comprises a main body 2 to which are attached retaining arms 1 which are adapted to move, from narrow closed positions (see fig 1) to open positions for use (see figs 2 to 4). Each of the arms 1 may include a slot used to retain an appropriate paper target. The arrangement may utilise several configurations depending on the actions of pivots 6, hinges 5 and slots 4. Figure 3 shows stand 3 resting on the ground so as to supply support for the arrangement, whilst figure 4 shows the vertical extension of stand 3 (motion relative to hinge and slot 5, 4) so as to provide ground spikes. Furthermore, an arrangement as shown in figure 2 provides a low centre of gravity.
Patent GB-2401668-A (GB)
Title: Expiratory valve unit
Inventor: DAMPNEY IAN
IPC: A62B9/02
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: An expiratory valve unit <B>1</B>0 comprises a body having an outlet <B>1</B>6 and a rotary closure member <B>20</B> normally biased against a valve seat <B>1</B>8 to close the outlet <B>1</B>6 and rotatable relative to the body under pressure from user exhalate to open the outlet <B>16</B>. The body may have a plurality of outlets <B>1</B>6 and the closure member may have a plurality of blades <B>22</B>. The blades <B>2</B>2 may be helical and the closure member <B>2</B>0 may be biased against the valve seat <B>1</B>8 by a spring <B>26</B>. Also disclosed is a kit of parts and a method for connecting breathing apparatus to the face of a wearer wherein a unit has a flexible body for forming a seal with the wearers face.
Patent GB-2391007-A (GB)
Title: Automatic document feeder for a scanner
Inventor: HAAS WILLIAM ROBERT
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A method of feeding a document (715A) to a scanning device (100) from a document feed device (700) comprises picking the document (715A) from an input support (750) and driving the document (715A) through a first portion of a feed path defined by a first guide (780). The document's (715A) anterior edge (715A) traverses a scan region (725) defined by an opening in the feed device (700) optically coupled with the scanning device (100), without impinging a plane of the opening (745), impinging the anterior edge (715A1) with a second guide (781), and driving the document (715A) through second portion of the feed path defined by the second guide (781). An imaging roller (770) may be provided, which is movable between two positions, one of which is a sheet engaging position.
Patent GB-2404090-A (GB)
Title: Spacer for mobile device with protuberances to take up manufacturing tolerances
Inventor: TEMPELMAN HERREBERTUS
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A spacer 120,510 for use in a mobile device 500 fills the space between a component assembly 140 and a housing 110,150. The spacer 120,510 includes a layer of compressible material for insertion between the component assembly and the housing. A plurality of compressible protuberances are provided on a face of the layer. Upon insertion of the component assembly 140 and assembly of the housing 110,150 the protuberances are compressed to fill a gap between the component assembly and the housing without over-compressing the main body of the spacer, allowing the body of the spacer to cushion any subsequent impact to the mobile device.
Patent GB-2405375-A (GB)
Title: Layered electrofusion coupling and method of manufacture
Inventor: HILL DAVID JOHN
IPC: B32B27/08
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An electrofusion coupling comprises one or more inner layers of meltable thermoplastic 101, 102 holding an electrically conductive coil 103, and an outer barrier layer 115 with relatively greater resistance to organic solvents, than the inner layers 101, 102. A chemical pretreatment step is applied to the exterior surface of the inner layers 102 prior to adhesion of the barrier layer 115. The chemical pretreatment may involve treatment with an acid, such as chromic acid, corona discharge, fluorination, flame treatment, ozone treatment, plasma treatment with oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen or argon. The coupling may be used to couple pipe ends.