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Patent GB-2373974-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable terminating resistance and matching current shunt
Inventor: NAFFZIGER SAMUEL D
IPC: H03K5/08
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: Variation in the termination potential Vterm is reduced by a shunt current network 120-134 which sinks current from the Vterm supply when the bus node PAD is high. When the node PAD is low, current is drawn through the terminating impedance 110-114. The turn-on and turn-off rates for the shunt 120-124 are matched to the current ramps through the terminating impedance 110-114 so that the net current drawn from the termination voltage supply is less data dependent. The termination impedance 110-114 and the shunt impedance 120-124 are programmable to overcome PVT (process, voltage, and temperature) variation.
Patent GB-2367716-A (GB)
Title: Policing of communications traffic
Inventor: COLLETT PAUL
IPC: H04L47/36
Filed: 2000-02-08
Abstract: A communications system with a finite bandwidth for the communication of traffic of a plurality of users comprising policing means for monitoring the bandwidth use of each of the users, the policing means comprising bandwidth use averaging means implemented in hardware, the policing means also comprising packet discard means for discarding packets in a pseudo-random fashion.
Patent GB-2373756-A (GB)
Title: Web-fed rotary printing press
Inventor: SCHNEIDER JOSEF
IPC: B41F13/44
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: In order to provide a rotary printing press for direct printing in which the printing group cylinders are disposed in a space-saving way, there is disposed in side panels 9, 10 at least one double printing group 46, 47 that contains two forme cylinders 3, 4 situated above one another, each with a separate drive motor 33, 34. Between the forme cylinders at least one impression cylinder 5.1, 5.2 is disposed, so that a web 39 can be imprinted between a forme cylinder 3, 4 and an impression cylinder 5.1, 5.2. Each forme cylinder 3, 4 and the impression cylinder 5.1, 5.2 co-operating with it are mounted in side panels 9, 10 of the printing unit so that their mutual spacing can be adjusted. For this purpose the adjustable cylinders are mounted on both sides in carriages 48, 49, 16, 17 that can be moved on guide elements 14, 15 mounted on the side panels 9, 10.
Patent GB-2374655-A (GB)
Title: Push button valve
Inventor: ROETHEL HENRY G
IPC: B67D3/04
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A push button valve for dispensing liquid from a bag in a box gas comprises a body 12 having an inlet 22 an inlet passageway 20 connected to the inlet 22 and an outlet passageway 30 that intersects the inlet passageway 20 and terminates at an outlet 32. A push button actuator 60 which maybe a one piece construction has a biasing portion 62 which maybe a partially cylindrical arcuate (fig 3) located in the outlet passageway 30 and a button portion 64 that projects outwardly through an opening 50 of the body 12 and is normally biased into a first extended position by the biasing portion 62 and is manually movable to a second operative position. A seal member 80 normally biased by the biasing portion 62 engages and seals the inlet 22 and a stem 84 projects from the seal member 80 and is coupled to the button portion 64. Seal member 80 is movable out of sealing engagement with the inlet 22 when the button potion 64 is moved to its second position. To facilitate one handed operation, gripping members 100 having a lip 102 provide a grip for a users fingers when the push button 64 is moved by a person thumb.
Patent GB-2372060-A (GB)
Title: Back reaming tool
Inventor: SLAUGHTER JR ROBERT H
IPC: E21B10/28
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A back reaming tool 10 which comprises a tool body 12 adapted to be coupled to a drill string and a roller cone cutter 20 rotatably mounted to a leg 27 at one axial end of the cone and where the leg is removably coupled to the tool body. Further a back reaming tool which comprises a tool body 12A adapted to be coupled to a drill string and a single roller cone 20 rotatably mounted to a journal pin 35 fixed to the tool body. The roller cone is held in place in the event of a bearing failure by a cone lock 10B.
Patent GB-2385664-A (GB)
Title: Optical strain gauge sensor integrated within a cylinder head gasket
Inventor: MEYER BERNARD A
IPC: H04B10/2581
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A strain gauge sensor is provided that is integrated within a cylinder head gasket 202 and comprises at least two light communication channels / optic fibres 206 running across a microcavity within the cylinder head gasket. A signal source 208 provides an input signal through the light communications channel 206 which passes across a microcavity 200. The microcavity deforms as the cylinder adjacent to the sensor goes through a firing sequence and the deformation is measured by a change in the signal directed across the cavity. The microcavity may comprise one or more reflective surfaces which alter the input signal as a result of a change in a dimension of the cavity. The microcavity may produce an output signal that has an intensity or frequency different from that of the input signal upon undergoing a deformation. The reflective surfaces of the microcavity may serve as a Fabry-Perot interferometer. The microcavity may comprise one of more piezo-optic materials and the light communications channel may comprise a polymer material. In an alternative arrangement, having no microcavity, the light communications channel passes through a region where a strain can occur and undergoes a change in dimension upon exposure to the strain whereby a change in dimensions of the channel alters the signal from the signal source.
Patent GB-2381810-A (GB)
Title: Sand screen
Inventor: BIXENMAN PATRICK W
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A sand screen is formed from a metal base pipe (24) having filtration openings (26) cut directly thereon, such that the openings (26) can filter hydrocarbons without the need for a separate filter screen. Various sizes, shapes and configurations of slots are disclosed (figs 2-7) and may be cut directly on the base pipe (26) by use of a water jet, laser or saw cutting techniques. Shunt tubes (56) may be connected directly onto the base pipe (24) for use in a gravelling operation.
Patent GB-2383482-A (GB)
Title: Waveguide-type optical multiplexer/demultiplexer
Inventor: ARAI HIDEAKI
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A waveguide-type optical multiplexer/demultiplexer with low crosstalk characteristics and reduced wavelength dispersion is provided. A waveguide-type optical multiplexer/demultiplexer comprising, first, second and third optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuits connected in multistage, each multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit has four input-outpu ports, third input-output port of first optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit is connected to third input-output port of second optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit, and fourth input-output port of first optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit is connected to fourth input-output port of third optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit, when wavelength division multiplex signals having wavelength   g   1 ,   g   2 ,   g   3 ,   g   4 ,   g   5 ,   g   6  ... are input through first input-output port of first optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit, multiplex signals of odd wavelength   g   1 ,   g   3 ,   g   5  ... are output from first input-output port of second optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit, and multiplex signals of even wavelength   g   2 ,   g   4 ,   g   6  .. are output from first input-output port of third optical multiplexer/demultiplexer circuit.
Patent GB-2395205-A (GB)
Title: Roof system providing venting during fire
Inventor: TAYLOR PETER
IPC: E04D13/03
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A roofing system 1 for venting a fire from within a building comprises at least one first roofing panel 3 and at least one second roofing panel 5. The first and second roofing panels each comprise a first sheet-like layer 9, 25, a second sheet-like layer 11, 27, and spacer means 13 separating the first and second sheet-like layers; insulation 15, 29 may be present. The roofing panel 3 comprises first and second sheet-like layers of a material, e.g. aluminium having a lower resistance to temperature than the material e.g. steel of at least one of the layers of the roofing panel 5, so as to provide venting in the event of a fire when the aluminium panel melts.
Patent GB-2379616-A (GB)
Title: Real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2001-04-30
Abstract: Systems and methods for real-time interactive wagering on event outcomes are presented. Clients are first qualified and given wagering limits before being allowed to interactively wager on event outcomes. Event outcomes may be based on, for example, financial markets and indices, sporting and entertainment events, casino performances, and natural phenomena such as weather and earthquakes. Events on which wagers can be placed include both those with known and unknown outcome prohabilities, and wagers can be a fixed-odds type or a spread-bet type. Wager transactions, including acceptances and confirmations, are executed in real time. Clients can customize displays of events on which they are authorized to wager. Real-time client credit management, automatic dealer hedging, automatic price-spread adjustments, and automatic client and dealer defined wagering limits are also provided.
Patent GB-2397771-A (GB)
Title: A golf grip
Inventor: BUCHANAN DOUGLAS BOYD
IPC: A63B53/14
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A grip assembly for a golf club is provided. The grip assembly includes an elongate, thin walled, tubular parallel-sided grip member 12 having a sufficiently large diameter such that a shaft 11 will fit within the grip member. First and second support insert members 17, 18 support and space the shaft form the grip member such that a void 19 is formed within the grip member. The grip member is provided with holes 20 such that air is allowed to circulate within the void thereby providing a cooling effect for the grip. The holes also provide a frictional effect for the grip. The inside surfaces of the support members are chamfered to assist in draining any moisture that may enter the void. The inserts are made of elastomeric material of differing shore hardness.
Patent GB-2396710-A (GB)
Title: Playing audio or video on a computer without entering into operating system.
Inventor: KUO YI-LUNG
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a computer having motherboard, CPU and BIOS comprising a control key or remote control device and means for receiving and playing audio and/or video data. On power on or boot up of the computer, control means determines if the control device is activated (e.g. control key 21 is pressed by user) and if so audio or video is played without the computer entering into an operating system. Therefore, there is no need to wait for the computer to boot fully before playing the video or audio. The control means may be in the BIOS, a FLASH memory or peripheral storage media and the video or audio may be played from a CD or DVD.
Patent GB-2390988-A (GB)
Title: A grinder discharge outlet shut device
Inventor: PAI CHUNG-JEN
IPC: A47J42/40
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A shut device for a condiment grinder 1, comprises a stationary part 21 and a rotary part 22, the latter being movable relative to the former so as to close/open the discharge outlet and thereby prevent/allow the falling of powder from grinder. The stationary part 21 has two concentric arctic walls 211, an inner protruding tenon 212, a support wall 213, an opening spacing area 214 and discharge outlets 11. The rotary part 22 comprises a step-shaped cap with a projecting fitting ring 221 (which corresponds to the arctic walls 211 of the stationary part 21), a protruding stopper 228, a stop piece 227, position projections 223, 224, 225 (which are associated with tenon 212) and which are positioned along an L-shaped guide groove 222. Hollow openings 226 of the rotary part aligns with the discharge outlets 11 of the stationary part so as to allow the passage of ground material (also see figs 3A and 3B). When part 22 is manually adjusted, these elements do not align, and the device is closed so a prevent the passing through of ground material (also see figs 2A and 2B). A light hole 220 is also provided so as to accommodate a grinder which has a light bulb.
Patent GB-2402070-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer device
Inventor: RODGERS LEONARD JOHN
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A fluid transfer device 10 which is locatable in a cavity, such as a urethra, in a human body 12, to transfer fluid to and from the body 12, comprises an insertion member 14 for insertion into the cavity in the body. The insertion member 14, which is desirably of unitary construction, includes a fluid transfer passage 16 for transferring fluid into the body 12 and a fluid evacuation passage 18 to enable removal of fluid from the body. In a preferred embodiment, the fluid evacuation passage 18 is in the form of a catheter receiving passage (26, Fig. 3) which is adapted to receive a conventional catheter 11, for example a urinary catheter, which is operable to evacuate fluid from the human body.
Patent GB-2410390-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting image data processed in accordance with image processing parameters received from the receiving device
Inventor: WIMPENNY GERARD
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are concerned with transmitting image data for review at remote locations, in particular with identifying a means of processing medical image data received from a plurality of imaging devices. Accordingly embodiments provide a method of transmitting medical image data from a first system attached to a communications network to a second system requesting medical image data, the second system being remotely connected to the first system via the communications network, the method comprising the steps of: ```receiving first image data from a medical imaging device, the image data having a video format; ```receiving data identifying one or more image processing parameters, from the second system; ```in response to receipt of said image processing parameters, selectively processing the first image data in accordance therewith so as to create second image data at the first system; and ```transmitting the second image data to the second system. Embodiments of the invention therefore operate on data having video format which means that they advantageously operate independently of codec type, and can be used in conjunction with any type of imaging device that is arranged to generate a video signal. An independent claim is included for receiving a plurality of data streams and associated image processing parameters wherein a display mode is selected from a plurality of modes in dependence on the image processing parameters.
Patent GB-2401381-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic tower having levelling gyros and height controlling guy ropes
Inventor: SINGLETON DAVID PETER
IPC: E04H12/18
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A telescopic tower has a pneumatic column G powered by exhausted gases which is used to raise observational or survey equipment or could be used as a person rescuing device. The tower base A-D is assembled on site and levelled using sandbags under the platforms and a built in jack on each leg. The tower base C houses an air compressor (A-C fig 2) for the pneumatics, and guy ropes E which control tower height and associated geared capstans (fig 3). The tower is levelled using gyros (figs 4 and 5); before extension the guy ropes E are secured and adjusted on the tower G. Images from cameras (fig 6), recorded with positional data, can be combined to build a composite view. Integral cables from the instrument platform allow real time viewing and recording of images. Panning and tilting of the cameras is achieved by use of stepping motors programmed and computer controlled.
Patent GB-2399196-A (GB)
Title: Automating and recording Web applications
Inventor: SINGH DEEPA
IPC: G10L21/00
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A method for recording and automating web applications on a web server uses a script file. The script file is generated on a proxy server. Web requests from a web browser to the web server and web responses in response to the web requests are intercepted (302, 310) and recorded onto the script file (306) maintained on the proxy server. Web requests are submitted to the web server (308) based on the script file. The script file may also be formatted (304, 312) pursuant to a specified data structure. The method may be used for testing web applications using capture and play-back of a web application.
Patent GB-2402191-A (GB)
Title: Anchor device
Inventor: LAMBORN JOHN
IPC: E04D3/36
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: An anchor device for fixing a roof panel or similar planar body to a substrate includes a first part (1) having a substantially planar body section (2) that has an anchor portion (3) protruding from it. The anchor portion (3) allows the first part (1) to be secured to a substrate. A second part (7) also has a substantially planar body section having an aperture in the middle through which the anchor portion (3) of the first part (1) can pass. The relative dimensions of the anchor portion (3) and the aperture are such that the second part can move laterally with respect to the first part.
Patent GB-2405965-A (GB)
Title: Transferring host system identities for computer systems
Inventor: KING JAMES E
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: First and second host systems each include a respective repository of host identities. A mechanism is provided for passing a host identity securely from the first to the host system without a risk of duplication.
Patent GB-2405328-A (GB)
Title: Seat adjusting means with a position indicator or display
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
IPC: B62D1/18
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A vehicle seat (10) has a means (50) of adjusting its position and a display device (70) to indicate the position of the seat. The display device may be mounted on the seat and may be visible to the occupant of the seat. The display device or indicator may take the form of a graduated dial or strip (90) having numbers thereon to indicate the position. The indicator may be used to show the inclination of the backrest, the vertical height of the seat or the fore and aft longitudinal position of the seat. The display may take the form of a window (95) with a pointer or finger included therein (see fig 5) the display device may be incorporated into a seat, which may be the drivers or the passengers seat. The seat positioning system may be operated mechanically, electrically or pneumatically. In alternative embodiments a vehicle rear view mirror or a steering column positioning system may be provided with a position indicator.
Patent GB-2419554-A (GB)
Title: Butter spreading apparatus
Inventor: DOMINEY PETER
IPC: B05D1/28
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: A sandwich buttering machine comprises a hopper 15 containing butter which is to be deposited on slices of bread 11a, 11b via an applicator roller 13. A regulator roller 14 is used to control the thickness of the butter being deposited, the position of roller 14 being adjustable by operation of screw 18. The thickness of butter may be further regulated by altering the relative speeds of rotation of rollers 13 and 14.
Patent GB-2428625-A (GB)
Title: A process for the production of a rigid sandwich structure with a foamed epoxy core between two surface layers
Inventor: BIEBER SERGE
IPC: B29C44/08
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: A process for the production of a rigid sandwich structure comprising a curable and expandable epoxy resin material between two surface layers. The sandwich structure is heated such that the curable expandable epoxy resin material foams but remains flexible. The sandwich layer and the flexible layer of foamed epoxy material is subjected to moulding conditions so that the structure is moulded and the foamed epoxy material cures to produce a rigid moulded sandwich structure. The foamable epoxy resin preferably contains a blowing agent, a curing agent and a filler and may be heated by infra-red or radio frequency heating. Also included is a composite made by the above process which may be used in buildings, vehicles, sporting goods and furniture.
Patent GB-2430318-A (GB)
Title: Multiple layer magnetic logic memory device
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G11C19/08
Filed: 2005-08-03
Abstract: A magnetic logic device comprises a first planar substrate for an electrical circuit having magneto-electrical read and write elements, and a plurality of second planar substrates formed in a stacked arrangement over the first substrate, the second substrate having a magnetic circuit 42a comprising a plurality of logic elements (such as NOT gates), a data writing element 33a and a data reading element 34a. The data writing and reading elements correspond in planar positioning to respective magneto-electrical writing 52a and reading 53a elements of the first substrate. The magnetic logic elements could be used for data storage, for example as a shift register. The second substrates could be separated by non-ferromagnetic layers. The logic elements could be formed using magnetic nanowires wherein the magnetic field is controlled using a rotating magnetic field generator. Also disclosed is a method for writing data to a magnetic circuit by locating the circuit in a rotating magnetic field and modulating the field in the location of a data writing element.
Patent GB-2414817-A (GB)
Title: Multi-valve fluid operated cylinder positioning system
Inventor: BUGEL JOHN
IPC: G05B19/43
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A position control system is used for controlling a fluid operated cylinder (12) having at least one fluid chamber (14) defined by a piston (18) located within a housing (20) for movement between first and second end limits of travel (22, 24). The system includes at least two electrically actuated proportional flow control valves (26, 30) connected to each port of the cylinder for selectively and proportionally controlling fluid flow into and out of the at least one chamber. At least one pressure sensor (38, 40) is provided for measuring fluid pressure with respect to each chamber. At least one discreet position sensor (42) is located adjacent a midpoint of the cylinder for sensing a discreet centered position of the piston. A controller (44) includes a program and is operably connected for controlling actuation of the at least two valves in response to pressure measured by the at least one pressure sensor and location measured by the at least one position sensor.
Patent GB-2424222-A (GB)
Title: Dendrimer compound and organic luminescent element employing the same
Inventor: KITANO MAKOTO
IPC: C07D333/76
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A dendrimer compound characterized by comprising a core represented by the following formula (1-1), (1-2), (1-3), or (1-4) and at least one kind of dendritic structure selected among dendritic structures represented by the following formulae (3) and (4).