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Patent GB-2351157-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic lighting system connector with resilient fingers
Inventor: BELLA JOSEPH J
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: A fiber optic lighting system connector (100) for coupling a fiber optic cable (40) to another fiber optic cable (40), or light sources, or a light fixture (30). The connector (100) includes a sleeve member (110) having a plurality of resilient fingers (130) and an axial bore (120) for receiving a fiber optic cable end portion (44). A cap (201) is non-threadably coupled to the sleeve member (110) and movable axially about the resilient fingers (130) between first and second positions to constrict the resilient fingers (130) about the fiber optic cable end portion (44) or conductor member for axial retention thereof in the axial bore (120). The resilient fingers (130) preferably include first and second recesses (141,143,Fig 2) in corresponding side portions thereof, and a tooth 136 disposed between and off set axially from the first and second recesses. Wedge shaped rib members (122,Fig 2) may cut into a protective sheath of the cable coupling medium 80 may be used and may comprise annular sealing members 88,89.
Patent GB-2354856-A (GB)
Title: Queued port data submodule for an electronic engine controller
Inventor: BASTIAN GARY THOMAS
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: Multiple data queues between the CPU 22 and peripheral ports 42 are managed by a single controller. This reduces the IC area, simplifies the design of each port interface and improves flexibility of the queue structure. Memory 26 stores queue read or write data. Memory 28 stores queue commands for each peripheral device. The queue control state machine 30 controls data transfers in dependence on the queue commands. The port interface 32 connects the queue control state machine 30 and the peripheral devices in response to a trigger event generated by an event controller 24 in response to data demands of the CPU 22 or the peripheral devices connected to the ports 42. The number of ports 42, and the number of queues for each port 42, are selected when the IC is fabricated.
Patent GB-2353808-A (GB)
Title: Tubular plastic base for square section post
Inventor: NORRIS THOMAS STAUNTON
IPC: E04H12/22
Filed: 2000-06-23
Abstract: A reusable plastic base comprising a tubular plastic body or socket 10 with a sealed bottom 11 and four detachable inserts 12. The inserts fit into the body around a post to hold it in a secure erect position. The tubular plastic body 10 is held in place by embedding it in concrete. The inserts 12 may have a half-round side, which abuts the inside of the body, and a straight side, to form a square aperture, so that a square post can be secured in the tubular body. The inserts may be withdrawn to free the post allowing it to be removed. The tubular body and the inserts may be of various sizes in order to accommodate different widths of square section posts. The inserts may have a lip at the top to form a cap around the rim of the tubular body. The tubular body may allow the post to be rotated to enable the post to be aligned before securing with the inserts.
Patent GB-2355560-A (GB)
Title: Decibel adjustment device with shift amount control circuit
Inventor: NAKAYAMA MASAHIKO
IPC: G06F7/556
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: A decibel level adjustment device calculates an output signal that is a multiple or fraction of an input digital signal. The input signal is fed to parallel controlled bidirectional shifters 111-114, and the shifted outputs are summed in adder 120. The shift amount control circuit 130 receives the desired scaling value "d" and generates shift control signals for the shifters. In an alternative embodiment (figure 5), the adders may sum selected outputs of a series of fixed hard-wired shifters. The selected outputs may comprise either shifted signal values or zero values. Digital level control may be used in analogue wireless and cable communication devices, volume control in acoustic devices, and in sound effects for games.
Patent GB-2351398-A (GB)
Title: Spring probe for testing
Inventor: VINTHER GORDON A
IPC: G01R1/067
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: An external spring probe 12 has a first section 12 and a second section 14 which extend and compress relative to each other. The first section consists of a tip at one end and a first contact component opposite the tip. A flange extends radially outward between the tip and the first contact component. The second section consists of a tip at one end and a second contact component opposite the tip. A spring is sandwiched between the two flanges 16 surrounding the two contact components. The first and second contact components remain in contact with each other during compression and extension of the two sections, being held together by the resilience of a bifurcate end of one section engaging a plunger of the other section. Alternatively a flange on one section can bend the end of the other section to retain the sections together (figure 5, not shown). The spring probe may be retained in a cavity in a support (figures 11, 13, not shown).
Patent GB-2351675-A (GB)
Title: Four piece solid golf ball
Inventor: MORIYAMA KEIJI
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 1997-12-19
Abstract: A four piece solid golf ball comprises:<BR> ```a centre (1),<BR> ```an intermediate layer (5) having two layers consisting of an inner layer (2) and an outer layer (3) formed on the centre (1), and<BR> ```a cover (4) covering the intermediate layer (5). The inner layer (2) and cover (4) are harder than the centre (1) and the outer layer (3) respectively, so that the hardness distribution of the portions (1) to (4) is arranged soft-hard-soft-hard from the centre (1) to the cover (4), and the centre (1) has a JIS-C hardness of from 65 to 80 and a diameter of from 15 to 25 mm, the inner layer (2) has a JIS-C hardness of from 70 to 85 and a thickness of from 2 to 13 mm, the outer layer (3) has a JIS-C hardness of from 40 to 80 and a thickness of from 1.3 to 2.5 mm and the cover (4) has a Shore D hardness of from 62 to 72 and a thickness of from 1.7 to 2.9 mm.
Patent GB-2365172-A (GB)
Title: Method system and program for filtering content using neural networks
Inventor: AUVENSHINE JOHN JASON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A data object requested by a viewer program is received. The data object is processed to determine predefined language statements. Information on the determined language statements is inputted into a neural network to produce an output value. A determination is then made as to whether the output value indicates that the data object is unacceptable. Viewer program access to the data object is inhibited upon determining that the data object is unacceptable.
Patent GB-2360785-A (GB)
Title: 2-Aza-21-carbaporphyrins (N-confused porphyrins) with (hydroxy/alkoxy)phenyl meso-substituents for photodynamic therapy & the treatment of tumours
Inventor: RICE DAVID
IPC: C07D487/22
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: N-confused hydroxyphenyl and alkoxyphenyl porphyrins represented as: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=46 WI=97 LX=742 LY=44 TI=CF> <PC>and the corresponding chlorins (dihydro-porphyrins) and bacteriochlorins (tetrahydroporphyrins), including all tautomers, and their metallates and salts (including internal salts),<BR> [wherein R<SP>1</SP> is hydrogen or a branched or unbranched alkyl group containing from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, and where OR<SP>1</SP> may be at any position(s) on the phenyl ring (but particularly meta);<BR> n is zero, one, two or three, provided that the sum of the four n's is at least one;<BR> R is hydrogen, (whereupon IIB and IIA represent the same molecule), or<BR> R is -X, where X is a branched or unbranched alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or an aralkyl group the alkyl chain of which contains 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or alternatively<BR> R is -XY where X is as defined above and Y consists of 1 to 3 substitiuents which are attached to any of the carbons in X and may be linked, and which are selected from: <SL> <LI>(i) -SO<SB>3</SB>H, CO<SB>2</SB>H and their C1 to C12 esters and amides, <LI>(ii) -OH or -OR<SP>2</SP> where R<SP>2</SP> is a polyhydroxylated alkyl chain from 1 to 20 carbon atoms (e.g. a carbohydrate) or a folic acid residue, <LI>(iii) -NR<SP>3</SP>R<SP>4</SP> where R<SP>3</SP>, R<SP>4</SP> are independently hydrogen or an alkyl group of 1 to 12 carbon atoms or the group R<SP>2</SP>, <LI>and (iv) Z-P where P is an end-caped polyalkylene (preferably polyethylene glycol group) and Z is a linker group to attach P, e.g. the -O(C=O)NH(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>6</SB>NH(C=O)O- group; and </SL> <BR> R<SP>5</SP> is hydrogen, a halogen or a nitro group. may be used in photodynamic therapy, particularly in the treatment of tumours, Barretts's Oesophagus, age related macular degeneration, (ARMD), keratinosis, diabetic neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease, coronary artery disease, and disorders arising from bacterial or viral infections. The corresponding chlorins may be represented by the schematics IIIA and IVC:- <EMI ID=1.2 HE=59 WI=25 LX=948 LY=1422 TI=CF> <PC>and the corresponding bateriochlorins may be represented by the schematics VA and VIB:- <EMI ID=1.3 HE=26 WI=24 LX=962 LY=2154 TI=CF> <EMI ID=1.4 HE=29 WI=28 LX=1277 LY=2455 TI=CF>
Patent GB-2375017-A (GB)
Title: Mobile computing device having diary and data transfer functions
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2001-04-28
Abstract: A diary system for mobile computing devices comprises an event scheduling application running on each mobile computing device for storing diary data in a memory unit of the device and displaying diary data on a screen of the device. The application includes a communication sub-system for enabling each of the mobile computing devices to communicate diary data directly over a local communication link to others of the mobile computing devices in its vicinity. Direct communication over a local communication link, in particular a wireless link, facilitates the sharing of diary data between users of such mobile computing devices for scheduling meetings and for updating each other's diary data.
Patent GB-2367027-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing pistons by friction stir welding
Inventor: BARNES SAMANTHA ISOBELLE
IPC: F02F3/12
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A piston for use in an internal combustion engine is manufactured by forming a blank 10 from a first material, providing a region 20 of a second material in a surface portion 12 of the blank 10, the second material being secured to said first material, and forming a recess (14; Figure 5) so that the recess has a bounding surface at least part of which is formed by the second material. The region 20 of the second material is formed and secured to the first material by inserting a tool 22 into the blank 10, and bringing about relative reciprocating movement between the tool and the blank 10 so that frictional heat is generated, to plasticise the material adjacent to the tool. By causing relative translational movement between the blank and the tool while continuing the reciprocating movement therebetween, the tool 22 moves through said region 20, thereby forming the second material and mixing it with the first material at the edges of said region to secure the materials together. The first and second materials preferably have the same composition but different micro-structures. Alternatively, the second material may incorporate an additional material.
Patent GB-2377420-A (GB)
Title: Jacket for goods on pallet
Inventor: BLYTHE DEAN
IPC: B65D71/00
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A hood for covering the rectangular top and four sides of a stack of goods on a pallet is totally sealed along its edges except for down a vertical edge seam at one corner which can be opened and closed by means of Velcro (RTM) fastening. The hood may be made in two sizes to suit a EURO pallet and a 2 metre X 2 metre pallet.
Patent GB-2367080-A (GB)
Title: A control system to automate operations of wheel tractor scrapers
Inventor: VELDER KERMIT A
IPC: E02F3/65
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: The control system automates all of the operations of a wheel tractor scraper, so that the operator need only be concerned with driving the tractor 14. Features that are controlled include the load carrying bowl 12 and the scraper 10, which may include loading gears, aprons, movable ejectors, elevators and augers. The tractor 14 is connected to the carrying bowl 12 by a hydraulic or non-hydraulic hitch 16. The carrying bowl has a floor 18 with a cutting edge 20, and a rear wall of the bowl 12 is used as a movable ejector 22. An apron 30 mounted to the load carrying bowl 12, and the material moving implements 36 (e.g. an elevator or auger) are also positioned within the bowl next to the cutting edge 20. Sensors 38 are mounted next to the load carrying bowl 12, the hitch 16, the cutting edge 20, the movable ejector 22, the apron 30 and the material moving implement 36.The control system has a controller 40, a load control module 42, a haul control module 44, an eject control module 46, and a return control module 48, and an operator display and control system 50, that is linked with the control modules 42, 44, 46, and 48. The operator display and control system 50 may also have a manual mode control. The controller automates loading, hauling, ejecting, and return modes of operation via the control modules 42, 44, 46, and 48, by controlling the hitch 16, and hydraulic lifts 24, 26, and 34, as well as using the sensors 38 to monitor the operations.
Patent GB-2379256-A (GB)
Title: Bracket for attachment of a constructional element to an RSJ
Inventor: MUNDY KENNETH JOHN
IPC: F16B5/02
Filed: 2001-08-25
Abstract: A bracket for attachment of a constructional element (34) (i.e. a wall, ceiling or floor) to a flanged beam (30) such as an RSJ includes a U shaped first part (2)which is rigidly attached to a flange (32) of the beam (30), and an L shaped second part (14) which is rigidly attached to the constructional member (34). The first part (2) and the second part (14) engage with each other and are adjustable with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2383992-A (GB)
Title: Fuel station forecourt with inclined ground surface
Inventor: DOUGLAS PAUL
IPC: B60S5/02
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: An arrangement for a fuel station forecourt 10 has at least one pumping station 11 which has a pumping outlet 12 on at least one side. The ground surface 13 on either side of the at least one pumping station 11 slopes downwardly away from the at least one pumping station 11.
Patent GB-2369280-A (GB)
Title: Alerting user to existence of available user-configurable display options
Inventor: LIVINGSTON KRIS R
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2001-09-20
Abstract: An operator is made aware of user-configurable settings within user interface (<B>100</B>) software by the display of an icon (<B>101</B>) on the interface when the functions or appearance of that part of the user interface have associated customizable options. Selection of the icon may automatically link the user to a portion of the user interface which allows adjustment of the adaptable settings (<B>see Fig. 3</B>). Alternatively, the cursor displayed in the interface may change appearance upon the existence of user-configurable settings associated with a nearby element of the interface.
Patent GB-2381405-A (GB)
Title: Interface which allows plural telephone sets connected to a shared line in a chained fashion to be individually accessed by different telephone numbers
Inventor: CHURCHMAN JAMES W H
IPC: H04M1/715
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: Telephone apparatus for enabling two or more ancillary telecommunications devices to be connected to a single telecommunications subscriber line which is accessible by means of at least two different telephone numbers. The telecommunications device is arranged to operate in one of at least two modes of operation, a first mode of operation causing the respective ancillary device to operate in response to the subscriber line being accessed by means of a first telephone number, and a second mode of operation causing the respective ancillary device to operate in response to the subscriber line being accessed by means of a second telephone number (different to the first). A slide switch is provided to enable the user to select the mode of operation of the device. The system allows telecommunications apparatus to be accessed individually when connected to the party line in a chained fashion, using distinctive ringing.
Patent GB-2380158-A (GB)
Title: Baling machine and Corresponding use
Inventor: MONROES VALENTI ROJAS
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: A baling machine and the corresponding use thereof are disclosed. The baling machine comprises means for compacting the material to be strapped and at least one strapping head (9). The compacting means are provided with at least one processing member (3, 5) and a compacting plate (1) retractable relative to the pressing member or members. The pressing members (3, 5) define a pressing surface (7) that is adapted to be moved jointly with the material to be strapped. The baling machine is preferably used for strapping cardboard in sheet form, cellulose products in sheet form, textile products in sheet form or folded cardboard boxes.
Patent GB-2367866-A (GB)
Title: Automatic transmission with hydraulic actuation system having pump control of accumulator pressure
Inventor: HARRIES DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F16H61/30
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: An automatic transmission has a hydraulic actuation system comprising a spring accumulator 275 charged by an electrically driven pump 223 which is switched on and off so as to provide a predetermined accumulator pressure at commencement of a synchronizing stage of a gear change. The hydraulic system comprises a main control valve 120 that selectively connects a clutch actuator 22 and/or a gear engagement actuator 114, 115 to the accumulator or to a reservoir 278. A pressure transducer 282 monitors the pressure in the accumulator 275 and sends signals to a control unit 36 which uses these signals in a closed feedback loop to provide an accurate control of the pressure by switching the pump 223 on and off The pump 223 has an output which is connected to the accumulator 275 via a non-return valve 276 and delivers fluid to a side of piston 285 remote from spring 287, thereby compressing the spring 287 and pressurizing the fluid.
Patent GB-2373920-A (GB)
Title: An inductively coupled high-frequency electron source
Inventor: CLOSS MARTIN
IPC: H01J11/00
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: An inductively coupled high-frequency electron source comprising: a plasma chamber 1, which is open at least at a first end, the total surface area of the open regions 5 amounting to A<SB>0</SB>; a gas inlet 2 for a introducing a gas to be ionised; and a high frequency coil 3. The interior wall of the chamber 1 comprises conductive regions 4 which are connected to a current source 6, the total surface area of the conductive regions 4 amounting to A<SB>C</SB>, and the ratio of A<SB>0</SB> and A<SB>C</SB> not exceeding a defined maximal value. The conductive regions may by formed from titanium, steel, aluminium, tantalum, or from semiconductors such as silicon or germanium. Preferably the conductive regions are interrupted at least once in the circumferential direction of the chamber to prevent currents being induced in said regions. The invention is aimed at producing an electron source with reduced power requirements.
Patent GB-2384782-A (GB)
Title: A paint system comprising an agent that reduces the leach rate of an anticorrosive additive from the system
Inventor: SMART JOHN DAMIAN
IPC: C09D5/08
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A paint system which includes a paint, an anticorrosive additive that leaches from the system over time and an agent that reduces this leach rate in the presence of an organic acid. The paint system is particularly suitable for use in environments where resistance to microbiologically influenced corrosion is required, such as in aircraft fuel tanks, with the organic acid being a substance excreted from micobial growth. A method of reducing the leach rate of an anticorrosive additive from a paint system in the presence of microbial growth comprises determining a substance excreted from the microbial growth that increases the leach rate and adding an agent to the system to counteract the excreted substance. In particular, the anticorrosive additive is strontium chromate and the agent that reduces its leach rate is zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, aluminium oxide or calcium carbonate. A method of prolonging the biocidal effect of a paint system having an anticorrosive additive comprises adding the agent which reduces the rate at which the additive leaches from the system.
Patent GB-2370924-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp ballast with reduced shock hazard
Inventor: TYSON LAWRENCE SAMUEL
IPC: H05B41/285
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: An electronic control system 4 for a discharge lamp D is connected to an AC source L4, N4 which is used to produce a high frequency sinusoidal wave form, preferably above 500kHz, at the output J4, K4 of the control. The sinusoidal wave form is supplied to a first F4 and second S4 terminals of the lamp through capacitors T4, M4 to limit the current flow at the terminals to below 30mA or more preferably 1mA so as to reduce the electric shock hazard to a user. A resistor R4' is connected to the control at a node H4 and provides a DC voltage to the first terminal of the lamp which can be detected at the second terminal S4 by sensor P4 to indicate to the control that the lamp is lit.
Patent GB-2386713-A (GB)
Title: Distributed access control
Inventor: BALDWIN ADRIAN
IPC: G06F21/33
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: Access to a remote service via a network (e.g. internet) is determined by a trusted device 33. The trusted device is associated with a user's local node and may be certified by a trusted third party. In use the device 33 receives an authorisation policy from a remote service provider which is combined with a user attribute to determine user access to the service. The device may inhibit user access to the policy and may also prevent the service provider knowing the user attribute. The system allows access to services without the burden of verification for the service provider and without the user's details being disclosed. The device may be tamper resistant. The device may contain a cryptographic function 41, an authorisation function 42, interface circuitry 43 connecting to the data bus 34 and the control 35 and address 36 lines of the motherboard. The device may also have volatile memory 47 and non-volatile memory 48 containing certificates and keys 49, 491-4.