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Patent GB-2368967-A (GB)
Title: System for the humidification of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells
Inventor: GREEN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: A system for the humidification of polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells, the system comprising a first layer and a second layer; wherein the first layer comprises a porous material (2) substantially coincident with a first surface of a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (1); wherein the second layer comprises a non-absorbent material (3) substantially coincident with the first layer; and wherein perforations (4) in the second layer allow air to flow through the first and second layers to a cathode of the polymer electrolyte fuel cell.
Patent GB-2369161-A (GB)
Title: Spinner for a propeller
Inventor: KUNDU AJOY KUMAR
IPC: B64D33/08
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: A spinner 2 for a propeller 14 comprises a central body 4, from the surface of which project a series of helically extending flow energising impeller vanes 8 which may have a variable pitch and extend along at least a portion of an outer surface of the body 4, and an annular shroud 10 surrounds tips of the vanes 8. The spinner 2 rotates coaxially with the propeller 14 and is mounted in front of an engine 24 housed in an annular cowling 26. An outflow passage 12 is aligned with an air intake 28 in the cowling 26, and passages defined by a series of baffle plates 30 provide engine aspiration, efficient cooling and reduced engine noise. The spinner may be used on both piston and gas turbine engines, and also other craft employing propellers or rotating blades.
Patent GB-2369769-A (GB)
Title: Fold-flat tray
Inventor: FARISH ANDREW
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: A fold flat tray (1) having a base (2), a pair of side walls (3,4) extending along opposite sides of the base (2), a connecting member (5A,5B) connecting the side walls (3,4) together to form a box section, and at least one flap (7) positionable such that the or each flap (7) extends between the connecting member (5A,5B) and the base (2) to maintain the tray (1) in an erect state in which the connecting member (5A,5B) is spaced from the base (2). The tray is formed by folding and glueing a cardboard blank, and may be collapsed flat when the flaps (7) are disengaged from slots (10) in the base (2) and folded up into the plane of the connecting members (5A,5B). One, as shown, or both connecting members (5A,5B) may be formed with apertures (6) through which containers of drink may protrude. The side walls (3,4) may have apertures (20) for the thumbs of persons carrying the tray. The tray may have a cover (15, Figure 3) permitting stacking of the covered trays. Instead of the flaps extending from the connecting members, they may be parts of and extend from the base.
Patent GB-2370563-A (GB)
Title: A folding board holder.
Inventor: YANG CHUN-TSE
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A folding holder for positioning and cushioning at least one article that has two continuous side walls, eg a board, comprises a first portion 11, second portion 12 and corrugated, hinged portion 13 continuously connected between them. The first and second portions each are provided with at least one corresponding transverse recess 113, 123 each. Each recess may further comprise a projection within the recess to cushion the at least one article, the angle between the first and second members is normally 90{ and the hinge is substantially 'm-shaped' in transverse cross-section.
Patent GB-2359130-A (GB)
Title: Automatic stainer for histological specimens
Inventor: THIEM STEFAN
IPC: B01L99/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: An automatic stainer 1 for staining specimens arranged on slides and embedded in a medium, such as paraffin, comprises reagent containers 3 arranged one behind the other for treating the specimens. During staining, the specimen slides pass successively through the containers 3. Multiple slides are held in transport baskets which are received simultaneously in respective ones of the reagent containers 3. A motorised transport mechanism, with a lifting device 7 for lifting all the baskets simultaneously out of the respective containers 3 and transporting them to the respectively adjacent containers 3, is provided. A heating station 8 for heating the specimens and melting the embedding medium is arranged in front of the containers. The station has at least one medium-melting container 9 for simultaneously receiving a number of the baskets.
Patent GB-2372051-A (GB)
Title: A roof component
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A roof component, such as a inverted channel-like ridge member 10 for sealing against a pair of roof panels upwardly inclined towards a ridge (Fig. 3), has at the lower edge of each sidewall 14 a pair of grooves 20A and 20B, either of which can locate a gasket 24 to seal against an inclined roof panel. The grooves have different angular orientations and a particular one of the grooves is chosen according to the slope of the roof panels.
Patent GB-2378112-A (GB)
Title: A PET scanner with LuAP or LuYAP scintillators
Inventor: LECOQ PAUL
IPC: G01T1/202
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A positron emission tomography (PET) camera or scanner which has a plurality of scintillation detectors where the scintillators are LuAP (cerium doped lutetium aluminium perovskite) crystals. Alternatively, the scintillation material may be LuYAP (cerium doped lutetium yttrium aluminium perovskite). Alternatively, the detectors may have two layers of scintillation material comprising one layer 30 of LuAP or LuYAP and a second layer 26 of another material (such as LSO) which emits scintillation light at a different wavelength. The camera determines which of the two layers detected the incident radiation using filters 34, 36 which check the wavelength of the emitted light and by pulse shape discrimination. Using LuAP allows the detectors to be made smaller in size and made at reduced cost.
Patent GB-2377660-A (GB)
Title: Air purifier
Inventor: YU CHI-CHIN
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A shell body 1 has an internal cavity that links an air inlet 12 to an air outlet 14. The cavity contains a fan 2 to suck air through the cavity. An ionizing device 92 is located near the air inlet to charge micro dust particles present in the air. A metal filtering net 4 is sandwiched between electricity-conducting plates 3 and 7. The net has at least one piece of metal filtering net that is connected to a high-voltage electricity source 9 with the same polarity as the ionizing device. The plates are grounded and spaced apart parallel to the sides of the metal filtering net. The charged micro dust is attracted by different polarity charges on the two plates and adsorbed onto them prior to the air being exhausted through the exit. Two insulating layers 31 and 71 are arranged on the surface of the plates to prevent neutralization of the charges on the dust particles. A bacteria or organic matter sterilizing device 6 such as an ultraviolet ray lamp may additionally be located within the metal filtering net.
Patent GB-2366376-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus typically for treating cyto- or histological specimens
Inventor: WERNZ MARTIN
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: Apparatus e.g. for treating cyto- or histological specimens has multiple processing stations 2 and a transport device 4 for transferring the specimens into and out of the stations. The transport device is a robot arm 5 that is movable in three dimensions and in addition can arbitrarily position the specimens. The arm may comprise at it's free end a gripper for holding the specimens. The gripper can be capable of rotation and of being lowered. The arm may also be arranged rotatably on a vertical linear shaft.
Patent GB-2379400-A (GB)
Title: Billiard Cue
Inventor: KUO HSUEH-HSING
IPC: A63D15/08
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A billiard cue (2, 2', 2'') includes a shaft section (3, 3''), a bumper (6, 6', 6''), and an assembly of a butt section (4, 4'') and an extender segment (5, 5', 5'') connected to the butt section (4, 4'') and formed as a transparent hollow shaft. The assembly is disposed between and is connected threadedly to the shaft section (3, 3'') and the bumper (6, 6', 6''). The extender segment (5, 5', 5'') includes a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall in a longitudinal direction, and a tubular surrounding wall (53) that extends between and that is connected to the first and second end walls so as to confine a compartment (54). The transparent hollow section might include a decorative oil and water mixture.
Patent GB-2378168-A (GB)
Title: A vessel having a retractable auxiliary rudder
Inventor: HAY IAN CAMPBELL
IPC: B63H25/38
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A vessel has a retractable auxiliary rudder 2 which can be raised or lowered from a housing 3 towards the front end of the vessel by means of a manual 7 or electric powered 6 winch. In use when the auxiliary rudder is in its lowered position it is steered by a separate control means 9 to the control means 10 which steers the main rudder 1. The auxiliary rudder may be used at times when the main rudder has become disabled to ensure that the vessel can still be steered.
Patent GB-2370268-A (GB)
Title: Cradle with secure vertical guiding means
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES
IPC: E04G3/28
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A cradle 10 for a building structure comprises a workstation 12, means (13, fig 10) for moving the workstation 12, at least one attachment member 14 capable of attaching the workstation to at least one substantially vertical track 16 and at least one guide member 18 capable of guiding the workstation 12 relative to the track(s) 16 when the workstation 12 is moved. Preferably, the means for moving the workstation 12 comprises a hoist and cable (15 and 17, fig 10), the attachment member 14 is a shoe which releasably attaches the workstation 12 to the vertical track(s) 16 by means of a flexible member 30 and the guide member 18 is a wheel.
Patent GB-2373086-A (GB)
Title: An motion/vibration sensing alarm comprising a transmitter and receiver
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A vibration alarm to protect a valuable item, e.g. briefcase or mobile telephone, has a motion sensor 26 and a receiver 21 which receives signals from a transmitter 1. When a vibration is detected by sensor 26 the power supply 27 is activated causing the transmitter and receiver to communicate. If the transmitter-receiver distance exceeds a permitted range a control switch 23 closes and an alarm circuit 24 drives an alarm module 25. The alarm module produces a low volume audible alarm, which subsequently becomes louder and finally a high voltage is discharged to prevent unauthorised movement of the valuable item. However, if the distance is within the permitted range and/or the vibration subsequently ceases for at least a predetermined time the alarm condition will be discontinued.
Patent GB-2386135-A (GB)
Title: Tile flashing assembly
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: An assembly comprises a batten (4), a plastics moulding (6) having a channel (10) therein, a curved cover plate (13), having protrusion (14) on a concave surface thereof and a flashing strip (11) arranged such that the plastics moulding and the flashing strip are attached to the batten and the cover plate is attached to the moulding by engagement of the protrusion in the channel and where the cover plate covers the moulding and an upper edge of the flashing. In use the arrangement is located under the eaves (5) of a roof and is used to protect the upper row of tiles (2) of an externally tiled wall.
Patent GB-2386978-A (GB)
Title: Data structure
Inventor: THORPE JONATHAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A data structure for representing metadata describes the content of at least one shot or sub-shot of information material. The data structure comprises a volume identification defining a data carrier on which the information material is contained, at least one shot identification defining the shot or sub-shot within the material, and at least one type of metadata associated with the content of the shot or sub-shot. The volume identification is arranged at a first hierarchical level and the shot identification is arranged at a lower hierarchical level and the metadata describing the shot is arranged with respect to the shot hierarchical level. The data structure provides an efficient facility for communicating metadata between metadata nodes including application programs which use the metadata. The metadata is identified on the basis of a shot and volume on which the information material which the metadata describes is contained. By arranging the volume identifier at a first hierarchical level, the shot identifier at a lower hierarchical level and the metadata related to the shot or sub-shot within the shot level, a systematic and compatible format for interrogating and retrieving metadata is provided.
Patent GB-2388947-A (GB)
Title: Method of voice authentication
Inventor: PHIPPS TIMOTHY
IPC: G10L25/78
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A method of voice authentication comprises enrolment and authentication stages. During enrolment, a user is prompted to provide a spoken response which is recorded using a microphone (5). The recorded signal is divided into frames and converted into feature vectors. Feature vectors are concatenated to form featuregrams. Endpoints of speech may be determined using either explicit endpointing based on analysis of energy of the timeslices or using dynamic time warping methods. Featuregrams corresponding to speech are generated and averaged together to produce a speech featuregram archetype. During an authentication stage, a user is prompted to provide a spoken response to the prompt from which a speech featuregram is obtained. The speech featuregram obtained during authentication is compared with the speech featuregram archetype and is scored. The score is evaluated to determined whether the user is a valid user or an impostor. Accordingly, a method of gain control for optimising input voice is used. If the amplified input signal is higher/lower than a predetermined limit, the gain is lowered/raised so there is no increase in gain between signals. To stop replay attacks, a method comprises prompting the user for a plurality of responses, and checking the responses to see if they are substantially identical. A smart card to perform the above voice authentication is possible.
Patent GB-2377682-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle Rack
Inventor: SIMMONS-JACOBS CHARLES STEPHEN
IPC: B60R9/10
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A bicycle rack (101) comprises a base (103) supporting the wheels of a bicycle (102), a front wheel support member (106) is adapted to engage the front tyre at a height above the artificial line (X-X) through the front and rear wheel axes; a rear wheel support member (111) is provided on a pivot arm (110) and engages the rear wheel tyre below said artificial line, an arm locking means (112 - 114) locks the arm relative to the base preventing movement. The base is preferably a U-shaped elongate channel and the front wheel support member may be curved to receive an arc of the front wheel. The arm locking means may comprise a ratchet (112) and pawl (113) mechanism and a device operable to prevent the pawl being disengaged from the ratchet, said device may have a solenoid actuator, key operated or coin-freed mechanism. In one embodiment the front channel section is pivoted about a point such that when the weight of the front wheel is applied the channel section pivots causing a rear portion of the section to be raised engaging it with the rear wheel. Ideally a number of bicycle racks may be provided on a bus trailer with means for connecting each rack to a remote control device within the bus.
Patent GB-2391747-A (GB)
Title: Determining the number of access messages in a signal
Inventor: SHARMA SURESH
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: In a multiple access cellular communication system, a base station comprises a receiver able to receive access messages from users wishing to initiates calls. In the invention, a signal comprising at least one access message is received and a signal component processor determines a plurality of signal components 401-415 of the signal. The signal components arise from multipath propagation. Arrival times are determined for each of the components 401-415, preferably as relative time intervals relative to the beginning of a time slot or the arrival of a given component. A maximum delay interval 417, 419, relating to the time interval over which multipath propagation may spread a single access message, is determined and in response to the maximum delay interval 417, 419 and the arrival times, a determination is made of at least a minimum number of access messages in the signal. For example, fig. 4 shows that two maximum delay intervals 417, 419 are required to accommodate the arrival times of the components 401-415, indicating at least two access messages. The determination may involve further factors and component groupings. Demodulation resource appropriate for the determined number of access messages may then be allocated. Use in cellular systems, especially UMTS, to improve detection of initial access messages/preambles which collide or overlap, e.g. access messages having identical Walsh code signatures which interfere in RACH using slotted mode ALOHA protocol.
Patent GB-2382205-A (GB)
Title: System for detecting theft of vehicle wheels
Inventor: BOTTOMLEY CHRISTOPHER RICHARD
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A system for detecting removal of a vehicle wheel 14 from a vehicle 10, comprising a control unit 16 and a tyre pressure sensor 24 mounted in each tyre 26, such that the control unit is in radio communication with the sensors via transmitter/receivers 28 mounted on the vehicle.. The control unit monitors changes in tyre pressure and if the pressure changes in a manner consistent with the removal of the wheel then an alarm 20 is raised. In an alternative embodiment, an alarm signal is raised when the system detects that the transponder 24 mounted on the tyre has moved out of range of the transmitter/receiver 28 on the vehicle. The system may be combined with a vehicle anti-theft system.
Patent GB-2384887-A (GB)
Title: System and method for installing applications in a trusted environment
Inventor: BERGER JOUBERT
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A food container mountable to a stroller, comprises a container 10 with a lid 11 that is detachably attached to a supporting arm 12 that is adapted to be attached to a pram and/or chair. The arm attachment may be straight, bendable or flexible that allows the container 10 to be positioned in front of the baby seated in the pram when in use and to the side of the pram/stroller when the not in use. Preferably the container 10 may be removed from the supporting arm 12. The lid 11 of the container 10 may have restrictive access that allows a child to access the food contained within, but ensures the food cannot be blown from the container 10.
Patent GB-2378126-A (GB)
Title: Floor cleaning apparatus
Inventor: COURTNEY STEPHEN BENJAMIN
IPC: A47L11/03
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Floor cleaning apparatus (10) comprises a dispenser (50) for dispensing particulate cleaning material onto a floor surface. Particulate material is held in a hopper (52). Movable part (70. 71) is movable with respect to the hopper (52) to define a dispensing aperture (75) and for imparting movement to particulate material in the hopper towards the dispensing aperture (75). Adjustment means (80) are provided for adjusting the operational width of the dispensing aperture (75) so as to provide a range of dispensing settings. Adjustment means (80) is pivotally mounted to the movable part (70, 71) about a rotational axis (82) and has an outer surface which acts as a camming surface. The radius of the outer surface varies in value in different angular directions about the rotational axis (82). Adjustment means (82) provides a discrete set of different spacings between the cam (40) and movable part (71).
Patent GB-2386398-A (GB)
Title: Starter for an internal combustion engine with an intermediate gear and biasing means to prevent axial movement of the gear
Inventor: NITO KUNIAKI
IPC: F02N15/06
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A starter (1) includes an electric motor (7), a pinion gear (2) driven by the electric motor, and an intermediate gear (5) driven by the pinion gear. The intermediate gear is coupled to the pinion gear by a coupler member (14) in order to shift the intermediate gear toward a ring gear (6) of an engine together with the pinion gear in a cranking operation. When the starter is not in operation, the intermediate gear (5) is positioned at its rest position where a biasing force is applied to the intermediate gear to push it against the coupler member (14). Vibrant movement of the intermediate gear (5) relative to the coupler member (14) due to engine vibrations is prevented by the biasing force.
Patent GB-2388824-A (GB)
Title: Wheelchair with foldable, angle settable backrest
Inventor: TAYLOR JAMES WILLIAM
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A wheelchair has a seat frame (1), and a backrest (10) pivoted onto the seat frame (1) so that it can be folded towards the seat (6) for transport or storage. It also includes a combined latch and backrest angle setting fitment (20) which is engagable with and releasably latchable onto the seat frame (1) behind the backrest pivot (12, Fig 3/4). The extent of the fitment (20) is variable, for example by adding spaces (29), to vary the attitude of the backrest (10) in its non-folded, in use, configuration.
Patent GB-2390331-A (GB)
Title: Inline formed crossfold package or mailer
Inventor: KATZ ROBERT E
IPC: B41F13/54
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: An inline formed package or mailer consisting of an envelope and insert is formed from a single repeat, length R, of a single printed web. Both the envelope and the insert are crossfolded simultaneously, approximately along the half repeat line 26,38. The area of the insert material is greater than half the area of the repeat. Back panel 22 and address panel 24 of envelope 20 are separated from insert section 30 by a ribbon slitter (130, figure 13) along line 29. The insert ribbon may then be Z-folded longitudinally along lines 32,34 prior to being moved in line with the envelope ribbon as a composite ribbon (148, figure 13) which is crossfolded and cut by a folder (180, figure 15). Alternatively, the insert may be slit into multiple ribbons by a ribbon slitter (150, figure 14). These are moved in line with the envelope ribbon as a composite ribbon (168, figure 14), crossfolded and cut.
Patent GB-2389837-A (GB)
Title: Venting of product packages
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD
IPC: B65D77/22
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for enabling the alleviation of excess pressure created within a food package as a result of steam generation during cooking and more particularly microwave cooking, said apparatus comprises a product identification band, wrapping member or label which serve to encircle, partially encircle or wrap around a dish format container and/or to identify the contents of said container. The label being formed with a flap or valve through which pressure vents.