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Patent GB-2367774-A (GB)
Title: Multiple cyclone separation unit
Inventor: NORTH JOHN HERBERT
IPC: B04C3/00
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A multistage air-particle separator comprises at least two separation stages in (18, fig 1) 114 which particle-laden air is drawn through a succession of chambers in turn by suction applied to the last of the chambers. Heavier than air particles are separated from the airstream in each chamber by centrifugal force, and conveyed to a collecting bin (26 or 66, fig 1) and particle depleted air is drawn from each chamber by suction. An intermediate separation stage comprises a cylindrical chamber, having a port (48, fig 10) through which air from an earlier stage enters the chamber. The port is arranged so that air entering the chamber does so generally tangentially, and a hollow spindle 90 extends centrally of the chamber and communicates with an opening in a closed end wall of the chamber, leading to the next separation chamber. A turbine 94, 96 is mounted for rotation about the chamber axis and is generally aligned with the port through which air enters the chamber, the incoming air causing the turbine to rotate. At least one opening 62 is provided at or near the end of the hollow spindle through which air can leave the chamber to pass therealong into the next separation stage, and a particle collecting bin (66, fig 1) is provided at the end of the chamber remote from the turbine. The hollow spindle may be stationary and the turbine rotates therearound, or the turbine is attached to the spindle so that the two rotate together. Small openings may be provided in the spindle wall around one end thereof, in which event the turbine is mounted at a position axially distant from the openings. The turbine containing region of the chamber may be separated from the region of the chamber which communicates with the interior of the hollow spindle, by means of an annular baffle 88 containing at least one opening therein through which air can pass from the one region to the other. The rotating spindle imparts rotation to the air passing into the next chamber. In this last chamber the air enters axially and is deflected on entry. A first exit port 118 removes clean air to the suction source 10. A second port 112 may be provided in the wall of the chamber circumferentially spaced from the first port, to allow particles separated in the final stage to be returned via a passage for separation in the rotating airstream in the intermediate chamber. Collecting bin (26, fig 1) is separated from the cyclone chamber (18, fig 1) by a baffle (56, fig 1) to prevent the re-entrainment of particles. Collecting bin (66, fig 1) may be replace by a valve (see fig 4) which is constructed such that downstream suction forces maintain it in a closed position during operation of the unit, but allows the valve to open when no suction is present. On openiong of the valve the collected particles are able to fall into the collecting bin (26, fig 1).
Patent GB-2378169-A (GB)
Title: A craft having a chassis and demountable body
Inventor: CATCHPOLE C R
IPC: B64C27/20
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A craft has a chassis and a body demountable for maintenance, so that the body may be used for seating or sleeping while the chassis is being maintained. The body is released from the chassis and lifted on legs (not shown), enabling either one of the body or chassis to be slidable removed from the other, guide wheels on the body running on chassis members. The body is then lowered to the ground. The body may have hinged lids which provide a base. A contrafan bypass engine for providing hovering forces is disclosed, and engine inspection intervals are discussed.
Patent GB-2378923-A (GB)
Title: Method of fixing a vehicle body panel to a vehicle chassis
Inventor: SHUTE ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: B62D25/02
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of fixing a vehicle body panel to a vehicle chassis. A thin flexible vacuum formed body panel 10 is fixed by adhesive 14 at its lower edge 11 in a slot 12 of an edging strip 13 which is formed as an extrusion. The edging strip 13 is fitted onto a extruded aluminum alloy chassis rail 15 which runs along the side of a vehicle. The chassis rail 15 has a flange 16 which extends to fit a slot 17 in the edging strip 13; a lower curved edge 18 of the edging strip 13 locates in a slot 19 of the chassis rail 15. A latch 20 is pivotally mounted to the chassis rail 15 and a hook 21 is fitted to the latch 20; when the edging strip 13 is slid into position the hook 21 is engaged with the hooked edge 22 of the edging strip 13 securing the body panel to the chassis. The method provides a simple way for body panels to be fitted and removed from a vehicle. Also disclosed is a vehicle with a body panel fixed by this method.
Patent GB-2379169-A (GB)
Title: A golf bag base
Inventor: CHENG WEN-CHIEN
IPC: A63B55/04
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A golf bag base comprises a seat member 20 forming the bottom of the bag having a lower recess (24 figure 6) defined by two opposed inner walls having a pivot/pivot hole 241 in each wall and an action plate 25 pivotly connected to said pivots/pivot holes of the seat member 20. The action plate 25 may have two pivoting blocks 251 on either side of the action plate 25, with each block 251 having stop tabs 252 which correspond to the indentations 242 located in the pivoting holes 241 which are preferably on the inner walls of recess (24 figure 6). The seat member 20 has a lower surface and may comprise a horizontal section 22 and an inclined section 23. The inclined section 23 of the seat member 20 may also include a recess 231 which allows accommodation of connection means 253 of the action plate 25 when the bag is tilted and placed on the ground. The connection means 253 being connected to the operating rods 31 which move the legs outwards when the bag is tilted on its side.
Patent GB-2379659-A (GB)
Title: Making a transparent glass-ceramic armour
Inventor: DARRANT JOHN GEORGE
IPC: C03C10/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A process for making transparent glass-ceramic armour comprises :- <SL> <LI>(a) performing a nucleation heat treatment step on a vitreous prescursor material to produce a nucleus population density in excess of 10<SP>20</SP> per cubic metre, preferably by heating the vitreous material to a nucleation temperature in the range 520{C to 580{C, and maintaining said nucleation temperature for a time period in the range 10 to 170 hours, <LI>(b) performing a crystallization heat treatment step (optionally time-separated from the nucleation heat treatment step) by further heating the vitreous material to a crystallization temperature, preferably in the range 710{C to 770{C, and maintaining the crystallization temperature for a time sufficient to achieve a desired degree of crystallization, preferably 15 minutes to two hours; and <LI>(c) cooling the material to room temperature at a rate such as to avoid differential temperature damage. </SL> The armour may be used in visors, vehicle observation ports and helicopter windscreens.
Patent GB-2379819-A (GB)
Title: Image processing to remove red-eye features
Inventor: JARMAN NICK
IPC: H04N1/46
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A method of processing a digital image to detect and remove red-eye features includes identifying highlight regions (2) of the image having pixels with higher saturation and/or lightness values than pixels in the regions therearound, associating red-eye features (3) with at least some of the highlight regions, and performing red-eye reduction on at least some of said red-eye features. Further selection criteria may be applied to red-eye features before red-eye reduction is carried out. The invention identifies the highlight regions which may be associated with red-eye and then analyses regions surrounding the identified regions to determine whether they are associated with a red-eye feature. Highlight regions preferably have a sharp change in pixel saturation and/or lightness between the highlight region and adjacent regions.
Patent GB-2379675-A (GB)
Title: Prefabricated separating (party) floor
Inventor: PALMER SIMON
IPC: E04B5/02
Filed: 2001-09-14
Abstract: A prefabricated floor comprises six construction elements :(a) a lowest ceiling layer 1,2, e.g. of plasterboard which contributes to sound and fire proofing, (b) a structural spacing layer comprising load bearing joists, e.g. of timber, (c) a sound insulating material, e.g. mineral wool, between the joists, (d) a structural deck layer 7 over the joists, e.g. of O S B, (e) a resilient layer 8 e.g. of mineral wool or plastics foam, and (f) a walking surface layer e.g. of gypsum 11 reinforced with metal mesh 10. The floor is made at a factory and transported and installed as a complete fabricated unit.
Patent GB-2376028-A (GB)
Title: Growing room, growing medium and environmental control
Inventor: DUFTON MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F24F5/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A growing room has a double layer 13 of skins, at least one of the layers comprising hollow cells, between which outside air may be circulated for temperature control. Manufacture of sterilised growing medium is disclosed, as is it's reprocessing for further use, including as animal feed. The air temperature within the room is monitored by a sensor and when it exceeds a preset value chilled water, stored in a tank (fig 11, 71) is circulated by a pump (fig 11, 72) through heat exchangers (fig 11, 70) inside the room. The water in the tank (fig 11, 71) is chilled by a chiller (fig 11, 75) which can operate at night, using cheap electricity and comprises multiple compressors (fig 11, 76) connected in parallel, which can be individually switched off when cooling demand is low. The tank (fig 11, 71) may be split with restricted flow between the first section (fig 11, 712) which receives chilled water from the chiller (fig 11, 75) and supplies the heat exchangers (fig 11, 70) and the second section (fig 11, 711) which receives warmed water from the heat exchangers and supplies water to the chiller. The tank (fig 11, 71) may also contain discrete pouches (fig 11, 87) that themselves contain a phase change material that freezes at a temperature above the freezing point of water so that the heat storage capacity of the tank is increased by the latent heat of fusion of the phase change material.
Patent GB-2374897-A (GB)
Title: Clip with garment penetrating means
Inventor: EASTON SARAH LOUISE
IPC: A41F15/02
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: A releasable clip 20 suitable for gripping clothing comprises: clamping means 8 for clamping the clothing; penetrating means 1 for completely penetrating the clothing; and releasable closure means 22,23 for releasably closing the clamping means 8 and the penetrating means 1. Preferably, the clamping means comprises two opposed surfaces which can be closed together to clamp the clothing, the penetrating means may be mounted on one of these surfaces. The penetrating means comprises at least one pin and may be held by the releasable closure means. Also disclosed is a releasable clip which comprises a releasable clamp having two opposed surfaces for clamping an article of clothing, one of the surfaces having mounted thereon at least one pin for completely penetrating the article of clothing. Also disclosed is a releasable clip which comprises a releasable clamp having two opposed surfaces for clamping an article of clothing, one of the surfaces having mounted thereon at least one curved pin for completely penetrating the article of clothing.
Patent GB-2378676-A (GB)
Title: Moulding material
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B32B27/12
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A moulding material comprising a layer of a reinforcement material (102, 104), and a layer of a resin material (106), the resin material layer comprising a venting structure to allow gases to pass out of the moulding material via the reinforcement layer during processing. The venting structure comprises venting passages or channels (108) for venting the moulding material.
Patent GB-2389333-A (GB)
Title: Mitre saw with adjustable fence
Inventor: ROSSETTI MICRO
IPC: B27B27/08
Filed: 2002-06-08
Abstract: A mitre saw 110 having a circular cutting blade 122 pivotally supported relative to a work surface 114 and displaceable in a first cutting plane which intersects the work surface along a first cutting line X-X, further comprising an adjustable elongate fence 134 angularly displaceable relative to the first cutting line X-X whereby the fence is adjustably mounted on and supported by the work surface 114.
Patent GB-2389724-A (GB)
Title: Class D amplification circuitry with improved noise performance
Inventor: TREVELYAN PHILIP
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: Amplification circuitry 2 for driving a load 4 in response to an input signal 23, comprising: a phase locked loop 28, for producing a pulse width modulated signal 13 for driving the load 4 and input circuitry arranged to control the phase locked loop 28 and vary the pulse width modulated signal 13 in response to the input signal 23. The input circuitry comprises control means 30, arranged within the phase locked loop 28 to have negative feedback and to receive the input signal. This addresses the problem of noise introduced by the amplification circuitry.
Patent GB-2390614-A (GB)
Title: Yarn changing mechanism for a circular knitting machine
Inventor: WANG PING-SHIH
IPC: D04B15/58
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A yarn changer for a circular knitting machine facilitates disassembly for access to machine components, the changer being in two parts an upper part 1 which contains the elements by which the yarns selection is controlled and a lower part 2 which houses the actual yarn guide fingers and the cutting mechanisms, the two parts being releasably connected together, e.g. by a pivot 212 on the part 2 engaging in an open slot in the part 1 and removable from the slot in a particular angular position. An adjustment device 3 provides an adjustable mounting on a ring of the machine.
Patent GB-2380498-A (GB)
Title: Flooring saddle with reduced creep
Inventor: DANSKIN JOHN FINLAYSON
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A flooring saddle with reduced thickness loss over time ("creep") comprises a material, e.g. pad 21, having a thickness loss of less than 20 % with an applied pressure of 3515.35 kg/m<SP>2</SP> (5 p.s.i.) over 400 hours at 23 {C. The material may be a metallocene - based polyethylene closed cell foam, e.g available under the RTM Plastazote. Inserts 22 may be provided for height adjustment, a wooden sheet 17 may be present under the saddle member 2, and this may support timber battens 12 and flooring 16 as shown.
Patent GB-2397558-A (GB)
Title: A powered vehicle for personal transport
Inventor: RUFFLE STEVEN
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A powered vehicle, for example a wheelchair, for personal transport comprises a frame 10, wherein the frame includes a first frame part 14 provided with a ground engaging wheel 17, a second frame part 21 carrying a seat 12, and a connecting assembly operatively connected between the first and second frame parts. The connecting assembly provides for relative movement of the second frame part between an operative first position in which it is spaced above the first frame part for use, and a second position in which it lies closer to the first frame part to reduce the volume occupied by the frame. The powered vehicle also comprises a drive assembly 11 which is releasably connected to the frame by way of a inter-engaging formations which are so shaped as to be brought into rigid inter-engagement by a bending moment imposed on them in normal use of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2380144-A (GB)
Title: Awarding a predetermined bonus on gaming devices
Inventor: SCHNEIDER RICHARD J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a time-based bonus system that can be pre-configured to award a certain amount of money to players of networked gaming devices over a certain time period. The amount of bonus money in a bonus pool is pre-determined by a casino or other gaming network operator. Additionally, the total amount of bonus money in a particular bonus pool can be divided into multiple smaller bonuses, which can be distributed to many players over the time period in which the bonus pool is operating (110).
Patent GB-2394377-A (GB)
Title: Means for determining the location of a mobile device within a communication system
Inventor: GOLDEN STUART A
IPC: G01S13/82
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A means for determining the location of a mobile device 50 in a communication system is disclosed. The communication system has a first communication device 50 which may be mobile device, and a second communication device 54,56 which may be a base station. The first communication device 50 transmits a first signal to the second communication device 54,56 and concurrently processes the first signal in a receiver of the first communications device 50. The first communication device 50 receives a second signal transmitted by the second communication device 54,56 and calculates a first time difference between the first and second signals. In a further embodiment, the second communication device 54,56 concurrently processes the second transmitted signal in a receiver of the second communication device and calculates a second time difference between the first and second signals. The time difference values may be used to calculate the distance between the first and second communication units. The calculates distance may be used to control hand-off decisions within the communications system.
Patent GB-2398737-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia presentation lectern
Inventor: NATHWANI MITT
IPC: A47B19/00
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A multimedia presentation lectern, the lectern comprising: a movable housing (30 FIG 4) access doors (33) which when open allow access to components within the housing, and which when closed secure items within the housing; a keystone correction projector (2) mounted on or within the housing and moveable relative to the housing to allow adjustment of the position of a projected image; a computer (14) mounted on or within the housing for controlling the projector and having a user interface. The computer may for example be a tablet computer. Retractable loudspeakers (3) may be provided. The lectern may be moved on lockable wheels.
Patent GB-2392333-A (GB)
Title: Map display
Inventor: HIROKAWA YOHEI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: In a portable telephone, a position data receiving part 22 receives position data transmitted from GPS satellites 13. A wireless unit 24 transmits and receives data with respect to a base station 12. A detailed map data memory part 23 stores detailed map data received by the wireless unit. A CPU 21 operates as a scale determining part and determines the scale of the road map according to a plurality of position data received a plurality of times by the position data receiving part. A display part 26 displays the road map of the scale determined automatically by the scale determining part and detailed map data stored in the memory part. This enables a large-scale map to be displayed when the user is travelling at high-speed, but a small-scale map when the user is walking.
Patent GB-2403824-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system and method
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to, for example, a method for sharing digital data; the method comprising the steps of receiving, at an addressee system, data associated with digital data rendered by an addressor system; searching, via the addressee system, for related digital data using the received data; enabling user selection of digital data from any related digital data located by the searching and outputting data associated with at least the selected digital data.
Patent GB-2392114-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled membrane interface device.
Inventor: CREASER COLIN STEPHEN
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A temperature controlled membrane interface (MI) device comprises a housing with an integral heater, the interior of the housing being divided into first and second chambers by a semipermeable membrane with the housing having a sample inlet and outlet located in the first chamber and a gas inlet and gas outlet in the second chamber. The heater may be an insulated nichrome alloy heating wire provided around, within ir inside the housing. The semipermeable membrane may be a tube, a sheet or a thin film and may be made of silicone. The device may be in the form of a cartridge. In use, the device can be used as an inlet device for a variety of analytical instrumentation such as that used in mass spectrometry or gas chromatography.
Patent GB-2393033-A (GB)
Title: Modular data library system or jukebox
Inventor: CARLSON GRANT E
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 2003-09-04
Abstract: A library system or jukebox 20 for storing and selectively playing data storage media such as data cartridges and cassettes comprises one or more modules 22, 24 and 26 each comprising media storage compartments 74, a media storage drive 70, and a picker module (fig 3, 80) for moving media items. An elevator 100 is supported on a rail (fig 5, 102) which is aligned with an opening (fig 2, 52) so that the elevator can traverse modules, transporting media items between them. Elevator 100 can comprise a media transport bin (fig 5, 130), a climber (fig 5, 110), a motor (fig 5, 112) which moves elevator 100 by gears and a rack (fig 5, 104) on the rail (fig 5, 102), which may include guide grooves (fig 5, 106). Elevator 100 has an elevator controller (fig 9, 142) which can be powered from connectors (fig 9, 160,162) interacting with power strips incorporated into the track (fig 5, 102) and can communicate with a library system controller (fig 9, 150) by wireless transceivers (fig 9, 144, 154), which may use infra red, acoustic or optical communication.
Patent GB-2392980-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for downhole fluid characterization using flxural mechanical resonators
Inventor: ROCCO DIFOGGIO
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a downhole method and apparatus using flexural mechanical resonator, for example, a tuning fork (410) to provide real-time direct measurements and estimates of the viscosity, density and dielectric constant of formation fluid or filtrate in a hydrocarbon producing well. The present invention additionally provides a method and apparatus for monitoring cleanup from a leveling off of viscosity or density over time, measuring or estimating bubble point for formation fluid, measuring or estimating dew point for formation fluid, and determining the onset of asphaltene precipitation. The present invention also provides for intercalibration of plural pressure gauges used to determine a pressure differential downhole.
Patent GB-2393738-A (GB)
Title: Metal plated optical fibers
Inventor: MILLER MICHAEL N
IPC: C03C25/10
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: An electrode assembly for electroplating portions of nonconductors comprises an insulating frame having a first projection opposite a second projection. A metal filament provides a negative pole connected from the first projection to the second projection. A first conductive plate is attached to the insulating frame at a first distance from the metal filament. A second conductive place is attached to the insulating frame at a first distance from the metal filament. A second conductive plate is located at a second distance from the metal filament. The first plate and the second plate are included in the positive pole of the electrode assembly used to provide a conductive composite coating on the surface of a nonconductor, preferably an optical fiber.