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Patent GB-2374607-A (GB)
Title: Plating metal matrix composites
Inventor: GLASS IAIN DUMBRECK
IPC: C23C18/31
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: An improved method of applying metal coatings to metal matrix composite (MMC) materials, such as aluminium and silicon carbide (AlSiC) includes the steps of mechanically sealing a surface of the MMC, chemically activating the surface of the MMC, and plating the surface of the MMC with nickel. The invention provides an alternative method of plating MMCs that does not involve the use of a palladium catalyst, which is expensive and is recognised as an environmentally harmful pollutant. The activating preferably involves zincating. The nickel plating step is preferably electroless, and may be carried out in two stages. A further plating layer of gold may be subsequently applied.
Patent GB-2374748-A (GB)
Title: Image data editing for transitions between sequences
Inventor: TAZAKI AKEMI
IPC: G11B27/034
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A computer based image data processing system reads image data from a framestore and processes this data in response to user commands. In order to effect these commands the user is provided with a graphical user interface. In the interface a first region (<B>503</B>) represents output material showing the whole duration of an output sequence by deriving pixels from selected frames within the sequence. A second region (<B>512</B>, <B>513</B>, <B>514</B>) represents a portion of the first region and shown transitions between clips. A third region (<B>501</B>) represents a portion of the second region and shows individual frames.
Patent GB-2376912-A (GB)
Title: Clinching mechanism for staplers
Inventor: BOERJESSON MARCUS
IPC: B25C5/15
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A clinching mechanism has an anvil composed of first (1), second (2) and third (3) plates arranged in a spaced apart stack with the second plate (2) positioned between the other two. The plates (1, 2, 3) are mounted on a housing (43) so as to be slidable relative thereto and the second plate is also connected to the first and third plates (1, 3) so as to be slidably movable relative to said first and third plates between a first aligned position in which at least one edge of the first, second and third plates (1, 2, 3) are aligned to form and anvil face and a second retracted position in which the second plate (2) is retracted from the anvil face. With the second plate in its aligned position, a staple to be clinched in received with its two legs (72) on either side of the second plate (2), the second plate operating to guide the legs (72) into engagement with associated clinching means (7, 8, 17, 18) positioned between the first and second, and the second and third plates. Once the staple is located, the second plate (2) is moved to its retracted position in which it is partially retracted from between the legs. The clinching means are then operated to fold the legs (72) towards the staple crown and also urge the legs (72) laterally towards each other, the retraction of the second plate (2) permitting the legs (72) to be clinched into close alignment with each other.
Patent GB-2366354-A (GB)
Title: Noise reduction in expansion valves for a refrigerant cycle
Inventor: KATO MITSUTOSHI
IPC: F25B41/06
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: An expansion valve 4 for a refrigerant cycle, comprises a spring-biassed valve member 47 controlled by the pressures acting on a diaphragm 49, the pressure in closed chamber 51 being dependent on the temperature of the evaporated gas refrigerant in passage 44. Noise caused by vibration of the expansion valve can be effectively reduced by a single vibration-proof member 70 made of a rubber material covering at least part of a diaphragm case 50 and a part of a body case 41. Because it is unnecessary to cover all the surface of the expansion valve, the dimension of the vibration-proof member can be greatly reduced, pipe connecting/removing operation in the expansion valve can be readily performed, and the material cost of the vibration-proof member can be reduced. Adjustment of the loading of spring 53 can be effected by screw plug 55.
Patent GB-2378753-A (GB)
Title: Collection and analysis of entrained components
Inventor: COOKE ANTHONY
IPC: G01N1/22
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: Device for collecting and analysing components entrained in a fluid flow e.g. house dusts or pollen in air, comprises a housing 12 with an inlet and outlet 14, 16 for the fluid flow; a filter 18 for capture of the entrained components and a reservoir 20 for storing liquid used in treating the captured components, the reservoir having means for releasing the liquid e.g. a piercing pin 24. The reservoir typically contains a solvent for extracting the components collected on the filter and the housing has a chamber 26 containing a colorimetric reactant system 30 for analysing extracted components and a viewing window 28.
Patent GB-2363850-A (GB)
Title: Wireless sleep monitoring
Inventor: RATTEN STEPHEN GARTH
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for physiological monitoring of a remote subject, the apparatus including: a base station having a transmission means for transmitting a reference signal; and a physiological monitoring probe connectable to the subject, the physiological monitoring probe having: receiver means for receiving the reference signal; monitoring means for monitoring the subject and generating a condition signal containing information related to a condition of the subject; modulation means for modulating the reference signal to produce a modulated reference signal containing the information contained in the condition signal; and passive retransmission means for passively retransmitting the modulated reference signal to the base station; wherein the base station has means for receiving the modulated reference signal, and means for demodulating the modulated reference signal to obtain the information related to a condition of the subject so that a condition of the subject can be monitored at the base station.
Patent GB-2382834-A (GB)
Title: Door with angled edges
Inventor: ECCLESHALL DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B5/20
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A door 1 comprises front and rear facings 2 secured to and spaced apart by a core 3, where the angle between at least one of the side edges 4 of the door and an adjoining facing is greater than 90 degrees. Preferably each side edge 4 of the door is angled at greater than 90 degrees. The door facings 2 may be of wood or plastics material, and the door may be reinforced to provide improved security. A seal 9 may be provided around the periphery of the door. Also defined is an assembly which comprises a doorframe with doorposts 5, a door and a handrail, where the doorpost edges 7 may also be angled.
Patent GB-2374959-A (GB)
Title: Virtual publishing system and method
Inventor: WIECHERS ALEJANDRO
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A virtual publishing system and associated method for publishing an authored work in a communications network environment includes a publisher, a repositor linked with the publisher, and a sales manager linked with the publisher and the repositor. The publisher converts the authored work to a resulting commercial-grade publication. The repositor is provided for storing the commercial-grade publication received from the publisher. The sales manager retrieves the commercial-grade publication from the repositor and distributes that commercial-grade publication.
Patent GB-2383014-A (GB)
Title: Combined writing pen and input stylus for an electronic screen with proximity sensor
Inventor: ADAMS GUY DE WARRENNE BRUCE
IPC: B43K19/00
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A writing implement 1 includes a sensor 11 and control circuitry 13 so that when the writing implement is brought into close proximity with the input screen of an electronic device, the input screen being of the type that requires an input stylus, the writing tip 3 of the writing implement 1 is prevented from delivering ink to the input screen. This may be achieved by retracting the writing tip within the body of the writing implement, or by extending a stylus tip 20 beyond the writing tip 3 by the means of preventing ink being delivered to the input screen include a mechanism to disengage a ink reservoir 5 from the writing tip 3 of the writing implement 1 and, in the case of a ball-point pen type writing tip 3, having means such as electromagnets 26 arranged to prevent rotation of an ink delivery ball 22 on actuation of the electromagnets. The writing implement 1 may thus be used both as a conventional writing implement and as an input stylus, with the change of function being effected automatically when the writing implement is brought into proximity with the input screen of the electronic device. The writing implement 1 may be used with a personal digital assistant (PDA).
Patent GB-2378029-A (GB)
Title: Living body information collating device
Inventor: KURODA TAKUYA
IPC: G06T7/00
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A recognition system that uses biometric information from a user, 31, to update the stored registration data, 38. This is achieved by calculating the optimal data to use by examining past data, 33, and the registration data,38. If the optimised data has a higher priority than the registration data, it is stored as the new registration data. A plurality of data is stored, both high and low confidence level data, to make the recognition process more accurate. The renewal process can be triggered by a high failure rate, or be continuously sampling the user input and updating the registration data. The main use is for a visual recognition system, and the plurality of data stored could be images of the user wearing a hat, glasses or any other feature that the user may wear occasionally, so that when the user is to be verified, there is less chance of a false rejection.
Patent GB-2387119-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag
Inventor: CHENG WEN-CHIEN
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A golf bag comprises a flexible body (10 figure 1), base 12, props 13, linking piece 14 and adjustable length member 20. The adjustable member comprises two tubes, one fixed 22, one movable 21, that slides within the fixed tube 22. The adjustable member is secured at its distal ends to the top and bottom of the golf bag and a linking piece is attached to the fixed tube at one end and the props at the other. Once the golf bag is placed on the ground, the adjustable member and adjacent side of the golf bag decrease in length (see figure 8), causing the linking piece to be compressed, this then forces the props outwards as the linking piece maintains its length. The added advantage over other golf bags is that the full base of the golf bag maintains contact with the ground at all times, rather than resting on its edge and hence is more stable.
Patent GB-2371903-A (GB)
Title: Internet enabled third party human resources computer system and method
Inventor: KIENBAUM KAREN SMITH
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: An interactive Internet enabled third party human resources computer system allows a worker to automatically file a grievance. The process begins when a worker with a grievance connects to a home page (620) run by a third party and describes their complaint. Inputting the details of the complaint is a guided process (630). The worker is presented with a succession of questions that elicit information about the complaint. The list of questions and their order is a dynamic process, using previous answers to guide the "discussion". The process continues when the completed complaint is analyzed by the system: it is categorized and graded (minor, major, potential legal liability). The system then uses the category and grade to determine which type of person (HR personnel or attorney) should be notified (650). Finally, the system manager accesses the system, and is able to arrive at the details of the complaint. At this point (680) the system manager will have links to various pieces of ancillary information from the company -HR manuals, procedures, etc. The system manager will formulate replies and actions and begin handling the complaint (690).
Patent GB-2389821-A (GB)
Title: Seat-belt arrangement
Inventor: SIMDIKOV ALEXANDER
IPC: B60R22/195
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A seat belt arrangement is disclosed for restraining an occupant in a seat (1). The seat belt arrangement comprises a lap-belt (5) and a pair of shoulder-straps (6), one end (7) of each shoulder-strap (6) being secured to the lap-belt (5). Both ends of the lap-belt (5) are wound on a retractor (10), and each free end of the shoulder-straps (6) is also wound on a retractor (8). Each end of the lap-belt is connected to a mounting point on the seat (1), the mounting point being fixed in position. Withdrawal of the lap-belt (5) from its retractor (10) allows movement of the lap-belt (5) between an entry position and a restraining position, without movement of the retractor (10) relative to the mounting point to which it is secured.
Patent GB-2380944-A (GB)
Title: Catheter with helical ultrasound reflective marker
Inventor: RUSSELL JEREMY COLIN
IPC: A61B19/00
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: An embryo-transfer catheter has an extruded shaft 1 with a gas-filled lumen 20 that extends helically along the catheter to provide an ultrasound marker. The catheter has a side opening 12 close to a closed rounded patient end 11. The marker may also be formed by gas bubbles or metal particles.
Patent GB-2386449-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable processor
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD
IPC: G06F9/318
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: Data processing apparatus comprises an instruction test module (10) which receives an instruction stream (12) comprising a stream of instructions required to be executed. The instruction test module (10) uses a content addressable memory (14) to detect whether an instruction in the instruction stream (12) can be executed by existing non-reconfigurable or by reconfigurable logic configured by a software routine, or not at all (i.e. an error condition). The content addressable memory (14) returns one of several responses, namely the original instruction (in the case that it is available in hardware), a jump/sub instruction (for access to the software routine), the software routine itself (i.e. insertion of additional instructions into the instruction stream 12), or a code/sub routine call for an error handling routine.
Patent GB-2395102-A (GB)
Title: Multilayered liquid bait dispenser
Inventor: PEAKE NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2002-11-16
Abstract: A liquid bait dispenser which is made up of a number of layers of strong permeable flexible material which is impregnated with liquid bait. The dispenser may be constructed by the rolling of a single layer of absorptive material which is secured by ties 4,1. Alternatively a plurality of layers may be held together by stitches 6,1 or bonding. In use the bait holder will release the bait over an extended period of time.
Patent GB-2396628-A (GB)
Title: Insulating formwork for concrete flooring
Inventor: BARKER BERNARD GEOFFREY
IPC: E04B5/36
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A system for providing insulating formwork for concrete flooring comprises three different types of modular unit which are capable of being assembled to form a platform of substantially uniform thickness but having voids <B>7</B> formed in the lower surface for service ducts. The modular units are elongate edging modules <B>fig 3</B> capable of interlocking connection, main slab modules <B>fig 1</B> having legs <B>8</B> and capable of overlapping connection and elongate infill modules <B>fig 4</B>. The modular units are all formed of polystyrene. The main slab modules <B>fig 1</B> comprise a first layer <B>1</B> having legs <B>8</B> and a second layer <B>3</B>. The infill modules <B>fig 4</B> may trimmed to fit between adjacent second layers <B>3</B> of the main slab modules <B>fig 1</B> when the system is assembled.
Patent GB-2397561-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel rim protector
Inventor: MAHMOOD ANSAR
IPC: B60B7/01
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: The protector 10 comprises an elongate member 12 with two ends which can be coupled to provide an annulus for overlying the outer part 18 of a wheel rim face 20. The member 12 comprises a protection flange 30 and a securement flange 32 for insertion between the rim outer part 18 and a tyre 34. One member end 22 has a projecting hook 60 which is cooperable with a selected one of a series of formations 48, 54 in an internal part of the other end 24.
Patent GB-2397846-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for mounting wall boards
Inventor: MCKEITH STUART DENNIS
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for positioning a wall board 30 against a wall of a room. A spring 10 is placed between the lower edge of the wall board 30 and the room floor 40 to apply sufficient force to support the weight of the wall board 30 and to urge the upper edge of the wall board 30 upwards against the room ceiling 50.
Patent GB-2398193-A (GB)
Title: Digital delay line
Inventor: FAITHORN NICHOLAS
IPC: H03L7/081
Filed: 2003-02-08
Abstract: A digital delay line (10) is provided for generating a digital output signal delayed with respect to a digital input signal. The digital delay line (10) comprises a plurality of delay elements (DLY1 to DLYN) arranged in series. The digital output signal is taken from the delay line at the final delay elements DLYN. The digital delay line (10) further comprises insertion control circuitry (15) which causes the digital input signal to be inserted selectively into the delay line at one of the delay elements DLYM preceding or the same as the final delay element DLYN. The insertion delay element is selected based on the desired delay between the input and output digital signals.
Patent GB-2399411-A (GB)
Title: Cased borehole investigation apparatus deviates parasitic echoes away from receiver
Inventor: FROELICH BENOIT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: An apparatus for investigating the cement annulus between a steel casing 5 and a borehole wall comprises an acoustic (ultrasonic) transmitter T and receiver R spaced apart and aligned at an angle from the normal to the wall of the casing, in a pitch-catch arrangement. Only a small amount of the emitted acoustic energy is transmitted through the casing to the probe the annulus, so the shape of the tool structure 9 is designed so as to deviate any unwanted parasitic echoes (specular reflections, tool reflections) away from the receiver R. The edge surfaces of the supporting structure 9 are serrated 12 to deviate unwanted signals, and the structure may further be coated in an absorbing material which attenuates unwanted signals. A second receiver may be provided to allow for computation of casing flexural wave attenuation. Deflector plates may also be used to further reduce unwanted waves.
Patent GB-2386731-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for enhanced engine control based on cylinder pressure
Inventor: WEISMAN STEVEN M
IPC: F02D21/08
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: A method for controlling an engine (12) having a cylinder includes sensing cylinder pressure; comparing the cylinder pressure to a pressure threshold; and adjusting an engine control parameter (108) when the cylinder pressure exceeds the pressure threshold. A system (10) for controlling engine operation is also provided.
Patent GB-2391258-A (GB)
Title: Closure strips for packaging
Inventor: BOIS HENRI GEORGES
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A set of closure strips for packaging comprises two closure strips (10, 20) with means (12, 14, 22, 24) of complementary shape for being alternately separated to open the package and engaged to close it. At least one of the two closure strips (10) includes a projecting rib (18) with the top (19) of the rib (18) being at least locally of visual appearance that is different from that of the facing closure strip (20) and/or support web (26). The top of the rib may be of a greater height than the opposing strip, may be a different colour or may have a distinct shape which may protrude through an aperture in the opposing strip when closed.
Patent GB-2406447-A (GB)
Title: A Patch Panel with sensing and indicating means
Inventor: JAMES JASON LEE
IPC: H04Q1/14
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A cabling system comprises of two patch panels with a plurality of sockets, each socket having a sensing means to detect the presence of a plug and indicating means to provide a signal to indicate the presence of absence of the plug. The indicating means are preferably a visual signal and more preferably a light or LED. In a preferred feature there are means to sequence the sensing and indicating means as to identify the corresponding jacks on each panel. In a second embodiment there is a method for the sequencing means. A shielded jack for use with a structured cabling system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2407394-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide with two differently dimensioned waveguiding layers on substrate
Inventor: CLAPP TERRY VICTOR
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus 200 for transforming optical wave modes. The apparatus includes a substrate 205 and a first layer 210 of waveguiding material above the substrate, the first layer having a first index of refraction, a first horizontal dimension, and a first vertical dimension. The apparatus also includes a second layer 215 of waveguiding material adjacent the first layer, the second layer having a second index of refraction, a second horizontal dimension, and a second vertical dimension. Layer 215 may be below layer 210. The indices of refraction of layers 215,210 may be selected so that an electromagnetic mode may propagate substantially in a portion 220. An active element 225 which may be electro-optic or magneto-optic may be present. Electrodes 230, light source 505 and an optical device 540 are shown.
Patent GB-2410715-A (GB)
Title: Grip-cut tool
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: B26B13/22
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A grip-cut tool 1 comprises two component bodies 2, 3 pivotally connected together about a hinge 8, where the two component bodies 2, 3 respectively includes cutting edge blades 4, 5 and lever arms 9, 10. Gripping members 6, 7 are mounted in complementary alignment on the two component bodies 2, 3, adjacent to the cutting edge blades 4, 5, furthermore the gripping members 6, 7 are mounted either on part of the length, or the full length of the two component bodies 2, 3. Hence a simultaneous closing action of both the cutting edge blades 4, 5 and gripping members 6, 7 is achieved by an appropriate actuation of the lever arms 9, 10.
Patent GB-2411725-A (GB)
Title: Sewer pipe misconnection detection
Inventor: WALTERS DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: An electronic sensing apparatus 1 detects plumbing and drainage pipe misconnections between a source of liquid from a site 2 (e.g. a house) and a sewerage network 3. The apparatus 1 comprises a signal source generator 4 and a plurality of detectors 5, 6 between which an electrical charge is passed. The output from the source generator 4 is monitored to detect any incorrect connection. The apparatus may be used to detect incorrect coupling of domestic dwellings 2 to the sewer system 3 including a foul water sewer 10 and a surface water sewer 9, for example detecting if domestic foul water is connected to the surface water sewer 9. The generator probe 4 is placed at the liquid source, and detector probes 5, 6 are placed in the foul water sewer 10 and in the storm water sewer 9. An electrical charge is sent through the probes to create a circuit to detect which sewer the drain is connected to. An electrolyte (e.g. salt water) is used to create the circuit connection between the probes.