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Patent GB-2380621-A (GB)
Title: Electric charge control device having a switching regulator and a series regulator
Inventor: TAMAI YASUHIRO
IPC: H02J7/10
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A load driving device includes an electric charge control unit 3, which charges a secondary battery 7 with a direct-current voltage from a DC/DC converter 2 that converts a high voltage from a high-voltage battery 1 into a low voltage. The electric charge control unit 3 includes a switching regulator 11, a series regulator 12 a voltage-current detector 13 for detecting the output voltage of the switching and series regulators, and a control means 14 which controls the operation of the switching regulator and series regulator depending on the voltage detected. The device is particularly for use in a vehicle where the load 6 may be an E.C.U.
Patent GB-2381848-A (GB)
Title: Drive shaft with balance weight securing band
Inventor: MARRIOTT THOMAS J
IPC: F16D3/38
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A driveshaft assembly comprising a cylindrical tube 14 mounted via sleeves 21 to universal joint yokes 15a at each end is balanced for rotation by securing an annular band 40 about a portion thereof e.g. by welding, adhesives, frictional engagement. The band provides a mounting surface 40s upon which one or more balance weights 43 can be secured at desired locations e.g. by welding 44, 45 or adhesives. The band may be secured by the same weld 41 that forms the tube to yoke connection and the other end of the band may be secured by further welds 42 either to the tube or yoke (Fig. 3). Mounting the weights indirectly on the assembly protects it from damage that might otherwise result from welding e.g. when the driveshaft has relatively small wall thickness or is formed from low melting temperature material.
Patent GB-2377793-A (GB)
Title: Controlling accesses to isolated memory using a memory controller for isolated execution
Inventor: ELLISON CARL M
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: An access transaction generated by a processor is configured using a configuration storage containing a configuration setting. The processor has a normal execution mode and an isolated execution mode. The access transaction has access information. Access to the configuration storage is controlled. An access grant signal is generated using the configuration setting and the access information. The access grant signal indicates if the access transaction is valid.
Patent GB-2387247-A (GB)
Title: System and method for keeping data current
Inventor: BEEMAN EDWARD S
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: Systems and methods for storing image files over time are disclosed. A method for managing digital data storage over time in a computer based data storage system includes, acquiring an image 310 from a client, associating a representation of the image with the client, storing the representation in a first image file format, receiving a client request for delivery of the image in a preferred image file format, determining if the first image file format is compatible with the preferred image file format, translating the representation from the first image file format to the preferred file format when the first image file format is incompatible with the preferred file format 332, and delivering the image as desired 350. The method may be implemented by a data storage system having a primary data storage device, a computing device including an operable data manager (300), a network interface and a secondary data storage device. The data manager (300) may be programmed to store and process requests to receive a copy of a stored image in a preferred file format different from the file format used to acquire and/or store the saved image. Preferably, each subsequent file format results in the storage of an additional version of the original image. The image may be acquired from a hard-copy source. The translation may be initiated by the obsolescence of the first file format.
Patent GB-2383076-A (GB)
Title: Drawer locking mechanism
Inventor: PARKS TREVOR
IPC: E05B65/464
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A drawer locking mechanism comprises a slide assembly (16) slidably mounted in a slot (14) provided in a guide member adapted to be secured to an inside face of a piece of furniture, such as a filing cabinet. The slide assembly comprises first, second and third slide members (20, 22, 24) for each drawer, and at an upper part of the guide member, a stop (26). The three slide members are separable within the guide member (10), and are urged into engagement by a spring (30) acting downwardly against the stop (26). Each of the first slide members (20) has fixedly secured thereto an abutment member (32) and each second slide member (22) has pivotally mounted thereon an actuating member (40), comprising a laterally extending arm (42). On opening movement of a drawer (6), a locking pin (50) projecting from the side face of the drawer engages the arm (42) urging the actuating member (40) in an anti-clockwise direction, causing the abutment member (32) to lift, until engaged with cam surfaces of the actuating member. In this raised position of the abutment member, opening movement of a further drawer is prevented.
Patent GB-2390290-A (GB)
Title: Powder tea product
Inventor: NOBLE IAN
IPC: A23F3/30
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A powder tea product which can be reconstituted with water to give a milked tea beverage comprises a tea concentrate and a milk product that has been treated so as to bind   b  -lactoglobulins to the surface of the casein micelles in the milk product. The pH of the milk product is adjusted to 6.0 to 7.5 and is then heated to 70-90{c so as to bind the lactoglobulins to the casein. The powder tea product produces less sediment than prior art products.
Patent GB-2393148-A (GB)
Title: Method, program product and system for ink management control
Inventor: HASSELER KELVIN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A method, systems and means for ink management in an ink management system for use with a master controller, the method comprising: receiving configuration information (302) for one or more of ink pens, reservoirs, printheads, and ink level measurement method designation; receiving master controller commands (304); reading data (309, 322, 326) from system sensors and reading and writing data to and from smart chips associated with elements in the system and a non-volatile memory associated with an ink management controller in the ink management system; and independently taking an action (306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 322, 454) in response to data from one or more of a smart chip or a sensor.
Patent GB-2403339-A (GB)
Title: Cobalt-doped saturable absorber q-switches and laser systems
Inventor: KOKTA MILAN RASTISLAV
IPC: H01S3/16
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A saturable absorber Q-switch includes a monocrystalline lattice having the formula Mg1-xCoxAlyOz where x is greater tha 0 and less than 1, y is greater than 2 and less than about 8, and z is between about 4 and 13. The lattice has tetrahedral and octehedral positions, and most of the magnesium and cobalt occupy tetrahedral positions. In one embodiment, the molar ratio of aluminium to the combined amount of magnesium and cobalt in the monocrystalline lattice can be controlled during growth of the monocrystalline lattice to thereby form a saturable absorber Q-switch that exhibits a <4>T1 spectrum for the cobalt ion of at least about 1544 žm. In another embodiment, a laser system, such as an Er:glass laser system, includes a saturable absorber-Q-switch that includes a monocrystalline lattice wherein the molar ratio of aluminium to the combined amounts of magnesium and cobalt exceeds 2:1 and preferably is about 6:1, and wherein essentially all of the magnesium and cobalt components of the monocrystalline occupy tetrahedral positions of the lattice.
Patent GB-2392915-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulation of fluticasone propionate
Inventor: CRIPPS ALAN LESLIE
IPC: A61K31/56
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A pharmaceutical aerosol formulation which comprises <SL> <LI>(i) fluticasone propionate at a concentration of 0.025 to 0.04% w/v; <LI>(ii) 1, 1, 1, 2-tetrafluoroethane (HFA 134a) as propellant; and <LI>(iii) ethanol; characterised in that the fluticasone propionate is completely dissolved in the formulation and characterised in that the formulation contains fluticasone propionate as the only medicament. The formualation may further contain a low volatility component such as glycerol. Also shown is a canister and a metered dose inhaler containing the aerosol formulation. </SL>
Patent GB-2409594-A (GB)
Title: Display seat mounting having slide bar connector.
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM STEVEN
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: An assembly for mounting a video display 5 in a seat or chair comprises a mounting plate 1 having a recess 2 to receive the display screen 5. Once positioned in the recess, the display unit is secured by a slide bar 6, passing down through an aperture 4b in the recessed mount and a keyway or slot 7 on the back of the display screen. Thus, a method of removably attaching the display screen to a headrest or seat of a vehicle such as a car, coach or aircraft is provided. The chair or headrest display may be a liquid crystal display (LCD) or similar slim screen.
Patent GB-2404037-A (GB)
Title: Governor arrangement
Inventor: PRISMALL IAN JAMES
IPC: F16D65/14
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A governor arrangement comprises a rotor 14 mounted for rotation relative to a support housing 10 and a brake arm 20 carried by the rotor 14 and having thereon friction means 24, the brake arm 20 being moveable to bring the friction means 24 into engagement with a brake surface 30. An inertial weight 26 which is moveable relative to the rotor 14 and linked to the brake arm by links 28 operates the brakes when the rotor accelerates or decelerates. Arms 44, pivoted to the inertial weight 26 may also be provided as a centrifugal brake, the inertial mass 28 may, alternatively, be incorporated in a link arm (50) which also functions as a centrifugal brake arm 40, 44.
Patent GB-2411039-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD
IPC: G09G3/34
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: An LCD display device such as a television or computer monitor comprises an LCD display 10, and a photo sensor 15 for sensing the ambient lighting level within a room in which the display 10 is situated. The device further comprises an electronic circuit for analysing the video content of a picture being displayed on the display 10, and a control circuit connected to both the output of the photo sensor 15 and video analysing circuit 13. The control circuit determines the brightness of a back light 11 which illuminates the LCD display 10. The brightness of the back light is dependent on the ambient lighting levels and the video content of the picture and is varied accordingly so as to optimise the contrast of the displayed picture.
Patent GB-2406085-A (GB)
Title: Powder dispenser
Inventor: HAYDAY GEOFFREY DENIS
IPC: A45D33/02
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A powder container and dispensing device comprises a powder dispensing nozzle of the type having one or more small holes 16 through which powder can be ejected and which is located in the wall of a container 10 which in use is partially filled with the powder. The powder is dispensed either by shaking the container 10 or by increasing the air pressure in the container by squeezing the latter. An intermediate powder reservoir 18 is provided on or in which some of the powder within the container will become lodged in use by inverting or shaking the container. On subsequently shaking or squeezing the container, at least some of the powder lodging in or on the intermediate reservoir 18 is dispensed through the small hole or holes 16 in the nozzle. The intermediate reservoir 18 serves to impede the passage of the remainder of the powder in the container 10 to the nozzle openings 16 if in use the container is inverted during shaking or squeezing, so that in general during each discharge, only the powder in or on the intermediate reservoir will exit via the nozzle. The intermediate reservoir 18 may comprise a wad of mesh similar to that used to construct pan or paint scourers, or a foam pad, or two foam pads, one having a coarser cell structure than the other, in which the finer cell structure pad is sandwiched between the nozzle openings 16 and the coarser cell structure pad. The container may have a resiliently deformable flexible wall which in use is squeezed to force air and powder out through the nozzle openings.
Patent GB-2398487-A (GB)
Title: Electric toothbrush
Inventor: KWONG MEI CHUN
IPC: A61C17/34
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A brushing attachment 10 for an electric toothbrush has a neck 11 extending in a longitudinal direction of the brushing attachment, a head 15 at a remote end of the neck, a driveshaft 12 extending in a longitudinal direction of the neck and having a rotation axis extending in the longitudinal direction. The brushing attachment further comprises a tuft block 16 mounted on a pin 17 fixed to the head for oscillation about a pivot axis extending substantially normally to the rotation axis of the driveshaft. A cam 13 is attached to or forms an integral part of the driveshaft and provides a cam surface 28 surrounding the longitudinal axis and is of varied displacement in the longitudinal direction. A cam follower 14; 18; 18' is associated mechanically with the tuft block and bears against the cam surface to effect pivotal oscillation of the tuft block about the pivot axis in use.
Patent GB-2399257-A (GB)
Title: Guaranteed quality of service in IP network
Inventor: WU QING
IPC: H04L45/50
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: The invention discloses a method for providing guaranteed Quality of Services (QoS) in an IP network. In the invention, separated with the function of route selection for IP packets in IP bearer network, the same function for services with guaranteed QoS requirements is accomplished by bearer network resource managers in bearer control layer. After completing the route selection according to network resource occupation condition, the bearer network resource managers control the edge routers so that the traffic streams can be forwarded according to the path designated by the resource manager in the bearer network with multi-level label stack technology. The invention also discloses a system for providing guaranteed QoS in an IP network. The method and system according to the invention have good expansibility and little impact to the prior network. Service bearer logic network includes edge nodes and tandem switching nodes between which Label Switched Path (LSP) connections are established with Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) technology.
Patent GB-2401925-A (GB)
Title: Valve for pressurised dispensing container
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus comprising a pressurisable container (30) for containing product to be dispensed, a valve (12) received in an open end of the container, and a ferrule (15) crimped over the valve and the container to retain the valve in the container, wherein the ferrule is formed from stainless steel.
Patent GB-2414013-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive tape cutter able to carry out pasting on a flat surface or on an angular edge
Inventor: YU TA-CHENG
IPC: B65H75/28
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: An adhesive tape cutter able to carry out pasting on a flat surface or an angular edge includes a rolling device 50 provided with a cylindrical roller 51 and an angular edge rolling member 52, (fig 8, 83). The cylindrical roller 51 and the angular edge rolling member (fig 8, 83) can be optionally employed to carry out pasting on either flat surfaces or angular edges by the pressing of two fixing bases 53, (fig 8, 81). The cutter also permits the user to carry out pasting conveniently with one hand by pressing a press plate (fig 7, 66) to operate a tape cutting member 60.
Patent GB-2398022-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer golf ball
Inventor: KENNEDY III THOMAS J
IPC: C08L75/04
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multi-layer golf ball having a soft outer cover (16). The golf ball has an inner cover layer (14) with a Shore D hardness of 60 or more, and an outer cover (16) with a Shore D hardness of 55 or less. In a preferred form of the invention, the outer cover comprises one or more polyurethane materials. The golf ball of the invention has exceceptionally soft feel and high spin rates on short shots of 80 yards or less while maintaining good distance and average spin on full shots.
Patent GB-2404765-A (GB)
Title: Programmable interoperable appliance remote control
Inventor: CHRISTENSON KEITH A
IPC: G08C17/02
Filed: 2004-07-16
Abstract: A universal remote control for wirelessly controlling an appliance, e.g. garage door opener, that may be programmed by an existing rolling code transmitter and then function together with the existing transmitter in activating an appliance, by establishing a new transmitter identifier when programmed. During programming, the universal remote control receives at least one activation signal transmitted from the existing transmitter and including an existing transmitter identifier. The activation signal is examined to determine which of a plurality of rolling code schemes was used by the existing transmitter, 184. A new transmitter identifier, different from the existing transmitter identifier, is determined based on the rolling code scheme, 188. Subsequently, when an activation input is received, the universal remote control generates and transmits a new activation signal including the new transmitter identifier.
Patent GB-2416349-A (GB)
Title: A device for preventing illicit contamination of potable liquids
Inventor: NOAKES SARAH ELISABETH
IPC: B65D25/40
Filed: 2004-07-19
Abstract: This invention related to a Protection Device 10 which can be fitted to a point-of-sale container such as a bottle or can and which prevents or makes difficult the insertion of date rape drugs, tablet, powder or liquid into the potable liquid in the point of sale container. Protection Device 10 may be so configured as to make deliberate contamination difficult due to its shape, or use of means such as Louvers 16 or grid or mesh 18. In addition, a conventional nipple-type valve, as currently used point-of sale bottles, can be used as a means of preventing deliberate contamination using tablets. Optionally, Protection Device 10 can be fitted with a Detection means 19 which warns the consumer that the potable liquid has been contaminated. In addition, a optional Reference 20 may be provided to permit the consumer to more easily appreciate that Detection means 19 is warning of contamination. The detection means 19 may be a colourimetric detector, and may change colour to indicate the presence of contaminants.
Patent GB-2407623-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic cylinder with accumulator in piston rod
Inventor: TOSEN MASAHIRO
IPC: F15B1/02
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A hydraulic cylinder has an accumulator 30 formed within its piston rod 6, including a piston 33 to divide the piston rod 6 into two chambers 31, 34 and a gas hermetically charged into one of the chambers 34. An accumulation port 22 connects the other chamber 31 to outside the cylinder. The accumulator can therefore be connected with either of the cylinder chambers 3, 4 as required to provide a shock absorbing function. The piston rod may also provide passages communicating between ports 20, 21 positioned near the accumulation port 22, and the cylinder (extend and retract) chambers. The rod may have a concentric design 10, 11, 12 and the ports 20, 21, 22 may be formed in the rod head.
Patent GB-2443152-A (GB)
Title: Light emitting direction indicator harness
Inventor: HENRIKSEN JOHNNY VINCENT
IPC: A41D13/01
Filed: 2005-02-02
Abstract: An adjustable harness to be worn by, e.g. cyclists and horse riders, comprises a plurality of battery powered light emitting diode (LED) displays 1,3 which are designed to provide other road users with an indication of changes of direction. The lights are activated by a switch unit 4 which may either be contained within a pocket of the harness or be mounted on the handlebars of a bicycle. A rechargeable battery 2 is mounted to a belt 5 of the harness. Preferably, wide angle coloured LED's are used to form amber arrows to signal right and left turns and green arrows to signal forward movement. In an emergency all amber lights may be lit. The harness is adapted to be fitted on to a fully adjustable mother harness and secured by hook and loop type straps. It may also be attached to rucksacks. All exposed parts of the harness will be comprised of high reflecting material and are designed to be water resistant and be able to withstand climatic changes.
Patent GB-2414219-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle article carrier
Inventor: AFTANAS JEFFREY M
IPC: A61M39/26
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A vehicle article cater (800) having a pair of cross bars (816) that can be positioned in a stowed, position, resting on or adjacent to a corresponding pair of side rails (802, 803), or moved into an operative position with the cross bars (816) extending perpendicularly between the side rails (802,803). The cross bars (816) are completely removable from each of the side rails (802, 803). When the cross bars (816) are in the stowed position, the apparatus presents a significantly more aerodynamic structure that helps to reduce wind noise when the vehicle on which the apparatus is mounted is being driven. The cross bars (816) can be quickly moved into the operative position via latching mechanisms disposed at end that can be released from a securing structure at a forward portion and a rearward portion of each side rail (802,803) and re-attached to a securing portion of the other side rail (802,803).
Patent GB-2420996-A (GB)
Title: Dust-separating apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B01D45/12
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: The dust-separating apparatus (100) includes an air inlet (111) formed in an upper surface of the dust-separating apparatus, and an inlet pipe (112) coupled to the air inlet for guiding dust-carrying air downwardly into the dust-separating apparatus. The far end of the inlet pipe (112) opens just above the bottom surface (120a) of the dust-separating apparatus (100) where dust particles collide with that surface. An air outlet (113) is formed in a sidewall of the dust-separating apparatus (100). One or more guide members (131, 132) formed inside the dust-separating apparatus (100) prevent dust from flowing upwardly, and provide surfaces against which air-borne particles can collide. A removable dust collection receptacle (120) stores collected dust. In a preferred embodiment a filter (150, fig 6) is added to the bottom of the inlet pipe (112).
Patent GB-2411502-A (GB)
Title: System design using artifical intelligence
Inventor: PHILLIPS ANDREW
IPC: G06N3/12
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A technique for system design using artificial intelligence. System components to be incorporated into the design are selected from a larger set of available components using a genetic algorithm. Values assigned (e.g., by a user) to attributes for the design may be incorporated into a fitness function. Accordingly, the fitness function is adaptive in that it differs for each different set of desired attribute values. Individual designs are selected from a population according to their fitness, as determined ny applying the fitness function. Multiple generations of the genetic algorithm may be performed therby refining the population of possible designs. An individual design may be selected from the population when a pre-determined number of generations have been formed and/or when generation-to-generation improvements in fitness values diminish.