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Patent GB-2396480-A (GB)
Title: Cold cathode type flat panel display
Inventor: SAGAWA MASAKAZU
IPC: H01J29/04
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: In a cathode substrate of an FED, spacers lines exclusive for connecting spacers to the ground were necessary besides scan lines and data lines, and a cathode substrate having a three-layer line structure was used in the prior art. In the present invention a cold cathode type flat panel display having a two-layer line structure is realised. The line structure of a cathode substrate 10 of an FED is made into a two-layer structure. Lines of the first layer are bottom electrodes 11 which constitute electron sources and have been used as scan lines, and top electrodes (13, Fig 22) of the second layer have been used as data lines. Moreover, some parts of top electrode bus lines connected to the top electrodes (13) are used as spacer lines, and the top electrode bus lines 16 are divided so as to be made into spacer lines 16'.
Patent GB-2407567-A (GB)
Title: High temperature resistant cement
Inventor: BARLET-GOUEDARD VERONIQUE
IPC: C04B28/04
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A cement composition stable at high temperatures which comprises a mixture of cement and minerals contributing silicon, calcium and aluminium where the composition lies in the xonotlite-grossular-anorthite or grossular-anorthite-quartz triangles of the Si-Ca-Al phase diagram. The composition may also comprise iron and/or magnesium. Solid components of the composition may be provided in three or more particle size fractions. The cement may comprise Portland cement. The composition may comprise hollow particulate material. Also disclosed is a method for designing the composition and of making an article from the composition.
Patent GB-2398897-A (GB)
Title: Diagnostic Exerciser
Inventor: CURRY III JOHN W
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A computer-implemented method for diagnosing the performance of a computer system using a diagnostic application. The method includes providing a diagnostic application and providing an operating system (OS) kernel (106), the diagnostic application (130, 132, 134, 136) being configured to execute under the OS kernel (106) in the computer system, the OS kernel (106) having a kernel trap arrangement. The method also includes providing a diagnostic monitor (108), the diagnostic monitor (108) being configured to execute cooperatively with the OS kernel (106), the diagnostic monitor (108) having a monitor trap arrangement (114). The method additionally includes ascertaining, using the diagnostic monitor (108), whether a trap encountered during execution of the diagnostic application is to be handled by the OS kernel (106) or the diagnostic monitor (108). Furthermore, the method includes passing, if the trap is to be handled by the OS kernel (106), the trap to the OS kernel (106) for handling.
Patent GB-2411216-A (GB)
Title: Fixing device for I beams
Inventor: CULLEN DOUGLAS WILSON
IPC: E04C3/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A device 60 for fixing together first and second side-by-side beams of a kind having first and second spaced apart flanges connected by a web 60 comprises a member 62 having first and second opposing ends 64, 66 and is configured to extend from a first flange to a second flange of the beams. The device further comprises at least one portion 68, 70 extending laterally of each of said first and second opposing ends with the at least one portion at the first opposing end being configured to be fixed to an outer surface of the first flange of the first beam and the at least one portion at the second opposing end being configured to be fixed to an outer surface of the second flange of the second beam.
Patent GB-2405327-A (GB)
Title: Kneeling device with removable handles and or knee pads
Inventor: GENTLES ALICE JOYCE
IPC: A47C16/04
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: A kneeling device comprising a platform (10) produced from a resilient material, and handles (14) capable of releasably interlocking with the ends of the platform, the platform further having two depressions (12) formed therein for receiving knee pads (24) for accommodating the knees of an individual. The platform may be generally rectangular or oval in shape. The handles (14) may have cavities therein (11) conforming to the shape of the end of the platform. The knee pads may be releasably or permanently attached to the depressions. The knee pads may be made from a different material to the rest of the platform. The handles may be plastic/metal/carbon based and may be adjustable for height. The platform may have a protective covering and may be fitted with a base and may have castors fitted to the base.
Patent GB-2408809-A (GB)
Title: Power line loop impedance testing
Inventor: WADA ATSUSHI
IPC: G01R27/18
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining loop impedance between an active line 4 and an earth line 6 in a power line that includes the active line 4, a neutral line 5 and the earth line 6. The voltage between the active line 4 and the neutral line 5 and the voltage between the active line 4 and the earth line 6 measured under a no-load condition, the voltage between the active line 4 and the neutral line 5 and the voltage between the active line 4 and the earth line 6 measured with a known load resistance R connected between the active line 4 and the neutral line 5 and a very high current flowing between the active line 4 and the neutral line 5, and the voltage between the neutral line 5 and the earth line 6 when a known current flows between the neutral line 5 and the earth line 6 are obtained and used to calculate the loop impedance.
Patent GB-2421354-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar Transistor and Method of making such a transistor
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN NIGEL
IPC: H01L29/737
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A bipolar transistor is formed on a heavily doped silicon substrate (1). An epitaxially grown collector (12) is formed on the substrate (1) and comprises silicon containing germanium at least at the top of the collector (12). An epitaxial base (13) is formed on the collector (12) to have the opposite polarity and also comprises silicon containing germanium at least at the bottom of the base (13). An emitter is formed at the top of the base (13) and comprises silicon doped to have the same polarity as the collector (12).
Patent GB-2405891-A (GB)
Title: Choke for controlling the flow of drilling mud
Inventor: VAN RIET EGBERT JAN
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a drilling system and method for drilling a well bore into an earth formation, comprising:-drilling means for drilling a well bore;- pumping means for pumping drilling fluid into the well bore during drilling; and - a drilling fluid outlet system for retrieving drilling fluid from the well bore, said drilling fluid outlet system comprising choke means for choking the return flow of retrieved drilling fluid, and alternating means for alternating the flow direction through the choking means.
Patent GB-2422438-A (GB)
Title: Stepwise variable three group zoom lens system
Inventor: CHANG KUO-WEN
IPC: G02B15/177
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A stepwise variable zoom lens <WC 1><WC 1><WC 1><WC 1>system 100 has, in<WC 1> order from an object side, a first lens group <WC 1>110 of negative refracting power, a second lens group <WC 1>120 of positive refracting power, and a third lens group 130 of positive refracting power. The first and third lens groups are each constructed from a single block. The second lens group includes a positive first lens unit U1 and a negative second lens unit U2 which is also constructed from a single block. The first and third lens groups are fixed, and the<WC 1> second lens group is movable to be selectively disposed in several discrete zoom positions where focusing is also achieved. The focal lengths of the lens groups satisfy the following relations: f2   Ò  (1+  !  z) >-f1 <EMI ID=2.1 HE=16 WI=43 LX=853 LY=1300 TI=MF> <PC>```wherein <WC 1>f1, f2 and f3 <WC 1>denote the focal lengths of the first, second and third lens groups respectively, fb denotes the back focal length of the stepwise variable zoom lens system, and z denotes the zoom ratio. Both surfaces of lenses 111, 125 may be aspheric. Image sensor 220 and cover glass 210 are shown. Unit U1 may have a hybrid positive lens partly made of plastic resin. The object facing surface of lens 131 may have a smaller curvature for infrared cut off or filter coating.
Patent GB-2407426-A (GB)
Title: Associating data with an article
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: Unique composite indicia or markings are applied to a succession of articles, each composite indicium comprising two or more indicia. The code may be later accessed for identifying or verifying the article with the indicium. Each indicium includes reference characteristic, such as a border or frame, providing a reference to a reading device.
Patent GB-2408705-A (GB)
Title: Separator
Inventor: MCCLUNG III GUY LAMONT
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: A separator for separating particles from a particle laden fluid, said separator comprising a basket (256) for holding a screen assembly (254), and a roller bed assembly (270) arranged above a screen assembly (254) held in said basket (256). A method for separating particles from a particle laden fluid, the method comprising the steps of passing particle laden fluid through a roller bed assembly (270) to remove large particles therefrom, and allowing the fluid to fall on to a vibrating screen assembly (254) to remove small particles therefrom.
Patent GB-2415808-A (GB)
Title: Encoding content to two parts for digital rights management (DRM)
Inventor: LAMBERG SAMU
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: Content for distribution is encoded to a first part and a second part, with the second part protected against unauthorised access e.g. by encryption. Both parts are transmitted to user equipment 211 associated with an identity module, e.g. a mobile device with a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM). The first part can be used without restriction and provides a basic version or preview of the content whereas the second part is required for obtaining the content in its entirety, e.g. to get a ring-tone entirely or to enable the ring-tone in a mobile device. The content provider responds to requests for access to the second part 212 by providing opening means after invoking a charging process. In particular, a challenge is provided to the user equipment 216 corresponding to a response used to encrypt the second part. The challenge is submitted to the SIM which provides the response for decrypting the second part.
Patent GB-2428199-A (GB)
Title: Ejaculation delay device
Inventor: OYABAYO SAM BAYO
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: An ejaculation delay device which is made from an elastic rubber material which firmly grips the penis. Preferably the device is thick enough to almost completely remove or block sensitivity during sexual intercourse. A narrow opening may be provided to allow the release of sperm and the device may also be worn with a condom. The device has a projecting flab region with extra strong elasticity near its neck to firmly grip the penis and assist in applying and removing the device. The device may be pulled onto the erect penis over the prepuce and extends to the base of the penis even if the device is longer than the penis. The projecting flab prevents the device becoming misplaced in the vagina during sexual intercourse.
Patent GB-2428585-A (GB)
Title: Sports bat with hollow handle
Inventor: GRAY NICHOLAS
IPC: A63B59/08
Filed: 2005-07-25
Abstract: A cricket bat has a hollow handle 2 of tubular form produced by a moulding process with the wall 4 comprising a resin bonded fibre, preferably carbon fibre. The splice joint portion 3 may be solid fibre reinforced resin as shown. Located within the hollow handle is a solid rubber bung 5 which is force fitted by pressure down the interior of the handle to a predefined position. The upper end of the handle may be closed by a second force fitted bung or plug 6. Additional bungs may be included to vary the characteristics of the handle and bat combination. The handle is light in weight with good energy transfer and reduced vibration and "ringing" with improved noise reduction. Internal webs (49, fig.4) may be provided inside the handle. A hockey stick having a hollow plastics handle with at least one bung or end cap of resilient material provided in or on the handle is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2419454-A (GB)
Title: Multiple monitor display apparatus
Inventor: RAM PRANIL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: A multiple monitor apparatus in the form or a laptop PC, a desktop monitor, a mobile device, and the like. In dual screen mode, the additional monitor is typically presented displaying different content and centered to the user. In single screen mode, the additional display enclosures are retracted and stored in such a manner that they do not present themselves to the user. A guiderail assembly is used to center both display enclosures relative to the user. The guiderail assembly may be motorized or manually effected and may be located above or below the primary enclosure hinge. The secondary enclosure may be extended and retracted from the primary enclosure by the use of slider arms. The secondary enclosure may also be hinged to the primary enclosure, utilize pegs, ride on its own guiderail, and detach from the primary enclosure or the apparatus. Independent guiderails may also be employed to center two or more displays relative to a user. In one embodiment, the monitor may be rotated from landscape to portrait view.
Patent GB-2420149-A (GB)
Title: Positive engagement latch for a vehicle seat
Inventor: MCCULLOCH PETER R
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A seat track assembly for adjusting a seat assembly of a vehicle includes a first track and a second track that is moveable with respect to the first track. The seat track assembly further includes a latch mechanism associated with the second track, and the latch mechanism is operative to inhibit relative movement of the tracks. The latch mechanism includes multiple triggers that are each pivotable between a locked position in which the trigger is engaged with the first track, and an unlocked position in which the trigger is disengaged from the first track.
Patent GB-2418468-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic connector
Inventor: NICHOLSON JOSEPH ALLAN
IPC: F16L29/04
Filed: 2004-08-23
Abstract: A hydraulic connector for use in underwater applications. The connector comprises a plug component (3) and receptacle component (1), wherein at least one of the components comprises a hydraulic wand (2) having ports (4) associated therewith, such that, when the plug component (3) is inserted into a receptacle component (1), the ports (4) are connected from a watertight hydraulic flow path through both components. The connector further comprises a wiper (10) surrounding one of the hydraulic wands (2), the wiper (10) having a first surface in contact with the hydraulic wand (2) and the second surface with a continuously increasing radius arranged, in use, to direct debris away from the hydraulic flow path as the plug component (3) is inserted in the receptacle component (1). The connector may further comprise at least one scraper ring (12) positioned around the wand (2) and inside an outer housing on the receptacle component (1).
Patent GB-2425948-A (GB)
Title: Composite faucet
Inventor: WU SHINN-TYAN
IPC: F16K11/00
Filed: 2006-04-13
Abstract: A composite faucet includes a body 111 coated with heat resistant material 68, the body 111 directly contacting with water is made of metallic alloys; the body already coated with refractory material is further covered with a plastic material 222 by injection moulding for easier fabrication.
Patent GB-2437552-A (GB)
Title: Automatically folding spectacles with hinges, springs, arms, padding and holes
Inventor: ALLAWAY JOHN
IPC: G02C5/08
Filed: 2006-04-24
Abstract: A pair of self folding glasses have hinge and spring mechanisms A,B and automatically fold when removed from the head. Glasses that are designed to be worn with crash helmets, with shortened arms G that do not need to go sit above the ears. Padding E on the interior of glasses prevent them from slipping, while holes D in frame aid air flow to prevent condensation build up. Lugs F on the interior of arms G may prevent the arm ends touching and marking the inner side of lenses.
Patent GB-2438597-A (GB)
Title: Liquid delivering apparatus
Inventor: WATTS PAUL
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2006-05-31
Abstract: The apparatus delivers liquid to a mechanical tool 24 such as a circular saw and includes a container 1 for the liquid and a flexible conduit 14. The conduit has a first end 16 connected to the container and in fluid communication with its interior. A second end 18 of the conduit is connectable to the tool. The container and flexible conduit may be portable and the container may be suspended above the tool. A low-pressure pump and a valve 5 for controlling liquid flow may also be provided. The container may be a bag, formed of moulded plastics, or be transparent or translucent. The flexible conduit may be coiled around resilient means 26.
Patent GB-2429008-A (GB)
Title: Extendable toolbox
Inventor: DEER RAYMOND
IPC: B62B1/12
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: The toolbox comprises a base unit 9 to which is attached a box section 1, and within this section, a plurality of concentric box sections 2, that can extend in telescopic fashion in vertical direction A plurality of guide rails 4 and engagements means 8 are attached to and co-operate between the interior and exterior surfaces of the box sections enabling the toolbox to be extended and collapsed. Each box section has stop means (10, Fig. 5) that form a flange or a shelf extending horizontally towards the adjacent box section and this flange may be used to support tools at each box section level on the exterior vertical surfaces of each box section 2. The device has also a double box lid 6 for enclosing box section 1 and all inner box sections 2 when they are collapsed, and it can also be equipped with castors 7 and handles 5.
Patent GB-2430336-A (GB)
Title: System which converts, forwards and/or stores messages in accordance with user defined criteria
Inventor: OOSTENDORP JEROEN
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2006-09-15
Abstract: A message system includes a database 702 of user preference criteria which are used to analyse 504 received messages. The messages are then assigned to an output processing stream B1-BN in dependence upon the analysis. Message elements such as sender, source, subject and content may be analysed. Output processing streams can include dropping messages, storing/archiving messages, forwarding messages unchanged, converting message formats and forwarding or pushing notifications to invite receivers to pull messages from the system. Message formats handled include email, voice mail/speech, SMS/simple message service, MMS/multimedia message service, fax/facsimile mobile phone/PDA messages. The email system may also incorporate various filters for spain, viruses, unwanted content or the like.
Patent GB-2434220-A (GB)
Title: A method for generating set point values for a tracking control system
Inventor: VU KY MINH
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: Two linear quadratic tracking controllers and a minimal prototype controller are presented (figs 1 and 2) for the control of a discrete single input and single output (SISO) tracking control system. The minimal prototype controller is an unconstrained controller. Depending on the models of the set point and the plant transfer function, this controller might be desirable. But usually one would choose one of the two linear quadratic controllers which minimize the sum of squared errors between the output and the set point variables with a penalty on that of the input variable. The one degree of freedom (1-DOF) controller performs well, but for non-minimum phase systems the two and a half degrees of freedom (2.5-DOF) controller is the stronger one as it can suppress the inverse response of a non-minimum phase system. The 1-DOF controller gives the stochastic regulating controller counterpart known as the linear quadratic Gaussian controller. A digital control chip for implementation of the controllers is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2430315-A (GB)
Title: Improved I/O cards and card arrangements for I/O devices
Inventor: MILLER STEVEN EDWIN
IPC: H01R12/16
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: An improved I/O device, such as an audio/video router, includes at least a motherboard, such as a matrix board, including a plurality of locating slots and a plurality of connectors located on the motherboard such that when the motherboard is mounted in the I/O device, the plurality of connectors are positioned horizontally across the I/O device. The I/O device further includes a plurality of input/output (I/O) cards, such as audio/video cards, each of the I/O cards including a locating slot and two I/O connectors. In an I/O device of the present invention, the locating slot of each of the I/O cards mates with a respective locating slot of the motherboard such that the two I/O connectors of each of the I/O cards vertically straddle a respective connector of the motherboard thus maximizing a number of inputs and outputs able to be provided in the rear of the I/O device.
Patent GB-2428526-A (GB)
Title: Pfc and ballast control ic
Inventor: RIBARICH THOMAS J
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2005-04-08
Abstract: The IRS21681D is a fully integrated, fully protected 600V ballast control IC designed to drive all types of fluorescent lamps. The IRS21681D is based on the popular IR2166 control IC with additional improvements to increase ballast performance. PFC circuitry operates in critical conduction mode and provides high PF, low THD and DC bus regulation. The IRS21681D features include programmable preheat and run frequencies, programmable preheat time, programmable ignition ramp, programmable PFC over-current protection, and programmable end-of-life protection. Comprehensive protection features such as protection from failure of a lamp to strike, filament failures, end-of-life protection, DC bus under-voltage reset as well as an automatic restart function, have been included in the design. The IRS2168D has, in addition, closed-loop half-bridge ignition current regulation and a novel fault counter. The IRS21681D, unlike the IRS2168D, ramps up during ignition and shuts don at the first over-current fault. The IRS21681D and IRS2168D are both available in either 16-pin PDIP or 16-pin narrow body SOIC packages.
Patent GB-2434166-A (GB)
Title: Electro-hydraulic control of variable choke valves in a multi-zone well
Inventor: HOSATTE PIERRE
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2006-12-07
Abstract: A well system and method of controlling flow at a number of locations along a wellbore, comprises a number of flow control or choke valves 52. The valves are coupled by an electric control line 54 and a singe hydraulic supply line 56. The position of each choke valve can be individually controlled through the inputs of the said electric and single hydraulic line. An electro-hydraulic servo valve 60 is preferably used to selectively divert the hydraulic input to a dual-line actuator 66. This may be achieved by alternating between a straight-flow position 70 and a cross-flow position 72. The dual-line actuator may be combined with an indexing sleeve 64 to sequentially move the variable choke between open, closed and intermediate positions. The well system is of particular application to multi-zone completions and has the advantage that it does not require multiple hydraulic lines.