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Patent GB-2361270-A (GB)
Title: One way clutch with double spring biassed sprags
Inventor: NAGAYA SHUICHI
IPC: F16D41/067
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A one way clutch is used for reducing the passage of torsional vibrations to a high intertia output shaft. The clutch comprises intermediate members 12 retained in a cage 11 wedging between inner 1 and outer 2 ring members when they are relatively rotated in a locking direction and rocking to release upon opposite relative rotation. The intermediate members are biassed to a wedging position by spring members 15 acting against the cage. To give sufficient spring force to suppress high frequency vibrations a spring member comprises at least two helical parallel springs having opposite twists and a connecting portion 15b. The spring member is retained in spring cage grooves 13 with the connecting portion in an axial groove 14. The clutch may be integrated with a pulley.
Patent GB-2367366-A (GB)
Title: Method for iterative determination of conductivity in anisotropic dipping formations
Inventor: GAO LI
IPC: E21B47/026
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A method for the determination of horizontal resistivity, vertical resistivity, dip and strike angles of anisotropic earth formations surrounding a wellbore in which electromagnetic couplings among plural triad transmitters and triad receivers are measured. Each triad transmitter/receiver consists of coil windings in three mutually orthogonal axes. These measured signals are used to generate initial estimates of the dip angle and strike angle of the formation as well as the anisotropy coefficient and the horizontal resistivity of the formation. An iterative algorithm is then applied using these quantities to finally arrive at more accurate estimates that approach the true values in the formation.
Patent GB-2369699-A (GB)
Title: Application software that integrates with further applications such that a code can be used to initiate automatic postal address entry
Inventor: DORRICOTT DAVID
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: A method, and computer system for performing the method, which upon entry of a postcode (figure 1)/sort-code (figure 2) produces a signal containing location specific information such that when such a code is entered entry of an address in it's place is initiated. Preferably the system is such that it integrates with a word processor. Further preferable features include that the system is a part of a computer operating system; that it buffers recent keystrokes, whilst still sending those keystrokes to an application that is in use, in order to determine whether a string entered comprises a (post/sort) code and then selectively prompts a user; that before entering address information the system checks to see if data entered prior to a postcode is address data.
Patent GB-2378891-A (GB)
Title: Quarter foot mitten
Inventor: DANA MARY
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A foot mitten that covers the part of the foot that is most open to chafing and discomfort caused by the inner part of shoes and sandals rubbing against the skin, to eliminate the common problem of blisters and soreness experienced by those who wear shoes and sandals bare foot, particularly in hot weather. The foot mitten is a sock with separable toes, that is worn on the foot like a glove. The mitten fits over and in between the toes and extends over the base of the toes and over the ball of the foot. The foot mitten is unobtrusive when worn with sandals and may be made from washable elasticated cotton material or disposable recycled cellulose tissue without any stitches or knots to give maximum comfort.
Patent GB-2363604-A (GB)
Title: S-nitrosothiols as agents for the treatment of circulatory dsyfunctions
Inventor: REPOLLES MOLINER JOSE
IPC: A61P9/10
Filed: 2000-01-19
Abstract: The invention relates to novel S-nitrosothiols derived from penicillamine or glutathione of general formula (I), wherein A and B are phenyl groups or together represent a -CH<SB>2</SB>-Q-CH<SB>2</SB>- radical forming a six-membered ring in which Q represents an oxygen or sulfur atom or an N-R<SP>3</SP> radical, wherein R<SP>3</SP> is hydrogen or an C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB> alkyl group; R<SP>1</SP> is an acyl radical which may be a C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>5</SB> aliphatic acyl radical or a glutamic acid radical bonded by its non-amino acid carboxyl; R<SP>2</SP> is a hydroxyl group or a glycine radical bonded by peptide linkage in such a way that R<SP>2</SP> is an hydroxyl group when R<SP>1</SP> is an aliphatic acyl radical and R<SP>2</SP> is a glycine radical when R<SP>1</SP> is a glutamic acid radical. Said novel compounds exhibit vasodilating and blood platelet aggregation inhibiting activity and are useful in the treatment of circulatory system dysfunctions, especially cardiovascular dysfunctions.
Patent GB-2366838-A (GB)
Title: Jet pump
Inventor: AKIYAMA YASUNORI
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A jet pump 1 has a jet nozzle 2 that discharges an operating fluid, a chamber 3 into which a transfer fluid flows and which encloses the end of the jet nozzle and a throat pipe, having a constriction portion 31, through which the transfer fluid is discharged. The discharge end 42 of the throat pipe has a smaller diameter D<SB>2</SB> than the diameter D<SB>1</SB> of the base end 41 of the throat pipe where the ratio <F>D<SB>1</SB>/D<SB>2</SB> = 2.01 - 2</F>. The discharge end 42 of the throat pipe 4 is bent at an angle of 90{ from the base end 41. The jet pump may be a fuel transfer pump located in a fuel tank and utilises a flow of return fuel from the engine as operating fluid for transferring fuel to a prescribed location in a fuel tank.
Patent GB-2376201-A (GB)
Title: Joining method
Inventor: IRAVANI EBRAHIM
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A method of joining two components 2,4 together by soldering using a layer of solder 18 between the two components includes the steps of: (i) providing at least one of the components, but preferably both, with a radiation absorption layer 16 in thermal contact with the solder layer, and (ii) exposing the radiation absorption layer(s) to electromagnetic radiation at a wavelength at which heat is generated within the radiation absorption layer(s) for reflowing the solder layer. The method is particularly useful for securing an optic fibre (6, figure 1) in a longitudinal mounting channel (8, figure 1) on an optic chip 2 by using a retaining block 4 (figure 1). The method can be used for soldering components in which at least one of the components has a heat sensitive silica element 12. In a further aspect, variable frequency microwave radiation is used in a soldering technique to reflow a solid solder layer.
Patent GB-2380781-A (GB)
Title: Fluid isolation and pressure regulating valve
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN
IPC: F16K31/06
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: A flow isolating and pressure regulating valve combines the properties of a solenoid actuated valve with those of a gas pressure regulator. In the device, the closing spring force 6 is slightly greater than the opening spring force 7. The closing spring force is removed by actuation of the solenoid 5 from a valve seat 3 to allow gas or vapour to flow through an orifice. The seat is then opened as a result of the force exerted by the opening spring. When the downstream pressure reaches a pressure which generates sufficient force on the valve seat to exceed the opening spring force, the valve closes. As the downstream pressure continues to fall as a result of gas or vapour demand, the valve reopens as the opening spring force now exceeds the downstream pressure force, thereby allowing more gas to flow and providing pressure regulation. The advantages of such a device over current known separate pressure regulator valves and solenoid isolating valves are as follows:- <UL ST="  Í  "> <LI>Smaller solenoid due to nearly equal spring forces. <LI>Faster pressure response due to smaller size. <LI>Lower overall pressure loss due to gas flow through a single orifice. <LI>Lower power demand to solenoid due to lower opening force. <LI>Smaller package and lower mass than two separate units. <LI>Higher flow rate capability since a larger orifice can be incorporated without impacting the solenoid design. </UL>
Patent GB-2369711-A (GB)
Title: An electronic funds transfer system for processing multiple currency transactions
Inventor: WONG TIEN POH KENNETH
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: Methods of processing electronic transfers of funds from a payer account held at a payer financial institution to a settlement network in a currency that may be the same as or different from the funds in the payer account, and transfer from the financial settlement network 110 to a payee account in a currency that, again may be the same or different from the funds in the payee account. The transfers are initiated by payment instructions transmitted by the payer 201 to a payment gateway 101 that provides mapping between the payer account and at least one credit card account in a currency nominated from those currencies supported by the payer financial institution for settlement purposes. The payment instructions includes a payer account number for debiting purposes, a payment amount and a payment currency code. The payment gateway also provides mapping between a plurality of payment currencies and at least one acquiring account held by a payee 301 in a currency supported by an acquiring financial institution 112. Foreign conversions involved in the transfers may be effected by the financial institutions 111, 112, by the financial settlement network 110 or both as required. The methods optionally provide for transfers to financial institutions that are not members of the financial settlement network 110 by providing agent financial institutions to integrate subsidiary national clearing networks.
Patent GB-2382069-A (GB)
Title: Protective cap for a bottle
Inventor: ROY IAIN
IPC: B65D55/16
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: A protective cap (A) for a bottle (E) to prevent the entry of foreign bodies into a drink, comprises a protective screen which covers the aperture (D) of the bottle (E), includes small holes or mesh (F) to allow the free flow of liquid, a '+' shaped cut (G) to allow the passage of a drinking straw (H) and a safety ring (B) attached to the cap (A) that sits on the neck of the bottle (E). The cap (A) may be provided with a snap-fit arrangement to engage the bottle neck (E), or may be provided with a screw-thread to be secured to threaded bottle necks. The safety ring (B) may be provided by a ring of a split ring to fit a varying thickness of bottle necks. There may be a joining strip (C) between the cap (A) and the safety ring (B), which may be flexible.
Patent GB-2382527-A (GB)
Title: Wound dressings
Inventor: BRAY ROGER
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A wound dressing comprises a wound-contacting layer composed of a mixture of honey and a moisture-absorbing agent; a water-permeable fabric backing layer; and an intermediate layer comprising water-permeable fabric impregnated with a mixture of honey and a moisture-absorbing agent.
Patent GB-2385953-A (GB)
Title: A web page reporting tool for reporting activity on a web page
Inventor: HURST ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A web reporting process comprises a method which converts web pages to reporting pages and updates them in real-time. The method allows an upload of a HTML page, which is then converted into a reporting tool. The method allows the HTML to be sent to users and the reporting tool displays the data from all transactions. The invention allows the transactions/activity on a web page to be shown directly on the web page. The method is implemented using a program. The reporting process may have an interface to guide users through the process of testing, mailing and reporting. The usage activity may be shown by numbers, colours or a combination of both.
Patent GB-2384764-A (GB)
Title: Marine propeller shaft bearing mount
Inventor: WILLOUGHBY ROY
IPC: B63H23/32
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A marine propeller shaft bearing mount 10 comprises a base 16 adapted to be located in use to a boat structure and a thrust bearing carrier 20 extending from the base to a thrust bearing 4. The base may comprise a thickened plate which is mountable to the forward bracket 18 of a boat hull by means of threaded fasteners or by welding, the forward bracket also providing support for a stern tube 14. The carrier may be a single piece casting, frame or tube section or the carrier may comprise a plurality of pillars connectable directly to the bearing. Also disclosed is a water borne craft provided with such a bearing mount and a marine propeller shaft drive coupling (Fig 5 and 6).
Patent GB-2376814-A (GB)
Title: Inserting terminals into a half-fitting prevention connector
Inventor: ENDO TOMOMI
IPC: H01R43/20
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: In a halt-fitting prevention connector (31) of the invention, a fitting detection member (60) is moved to a proper-fitting detecting position in a female connector (40) before connection terminals are automatically inserted by an automatic terminal inserting machine. As a result of this movement, a rear end of the fitting detection member (60) substantially coincides with, or is forward of, a rear end surface of the housing of the female connector (40), so that the connection terminals can be automatically inserted into terminal accommodating chambers (40a) by the automatic terminal inserting machine.
Patent GB-2381659-A (GB)
Title: Contactless local interconnect process utilizing self-aligned silicide
Inventor: CHOI SEUNGMOO
IPC: H01L21/3205
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A contactless self-aligned local interconnect structure provides a continuous silicide film 36 electrically coupling an upper silicon structure 4 to a lower silicon structure 2. The upper silicon structure overlaps the lower silicon structure and is insulated from the lower silicon structure by an insulating layer 6 formed between the structures. The continuous silicide film electrically couples the two structures by bridging the gap formed by the insulating layer in the overlap region. The associated process for forming the local interconnect structure includes forming a lateral edge of the upper silicon structure extending over the lower silicon structure, forming a blanket metal film, then heating the metal film such that the metal film reacts with the exposed silicon of the upper silicon structure and the lower silicon structure to form a continuous silicide film which bridges the gap formed by the insulating layer which is formed of a thickness chosen to be suitably low. After the silicide film is formed, unreacted portions of the metal film are removed.
Patent GB-2381095-A (GB)
Title: A multi-way set-associative cache memory in which an output is selected by selecting one of the sense amplifiers
Inventor: LEE SUN-MIN
IPC: G06F12/0864
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: The disclosure is a multi-way set associative cache memory with a set selection signal operating a sense amplifier. In reading data stored in a set, a set selection signal enables a sense amplifier to select one of sets while plural sets are active by a row address. The simplified structure of the present cache memory reduces power consumption by the rate of 1/N (N is the number of sets).
Patent GB-2376837-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement for processing data and method for setting up a telecommunications data processing arrangement
Inventor: NICODEM EELCO
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: This invention relates to switching and operational support systems in the area of general telecomumunications, and more particularly, to a new type of telecommunications data processing arrangement, and to a new type of solution for setting up a telecommunications data processing arrangement. The solution according to the invention can be applied for example in design, development and implementation of new data processing applications.
Patent GB-2391514-A (GB)
Title: Printing method including a print head mounted on a structure by a coupling fastener wherein a resilient spacer is placed between the structure and the head
Inventor: TROMAN DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: B41J33/14
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: A printing apparatus (10,Fig.1) includes a printing station (11), a print head 12 with an array 13 of heating elements, and a path (16) which feeds thermal carrier ribbon 18 through the station past the head. The apparatus also includes a backing member 22 (e.g. an anvil) and a substrate 20 being positioned in use between the backing member and the ribbon. The head is mounted by a structure 25 for linear movement towards and away from the substrate. One of the structure and the head includes a part (not shown) which projects towards the other and during printing engages with the other of the structure and the head. A resilient spacer 31 is positioned between the structure and the head which allows resiliently resisted movement between the structure and the head with the projecting part engaged with the other of the structure and the head. The structure and the head are coupled together by a fastener(s) 30. Several other inventions are disclosed, including: the backing member being movable with the print head during printing; sensing a thickness of the substrate and moving the print head accordingly; and converting the apparatus to print in an opposite printing direction by replacing the supply and take-up spools with respective take-up and supply spools.
Patent GB-2393859-A (GB)
Title: Dimmable lighting
Inventor: TEBBS MARTIN
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: A lighting system for connecting a plurality of lighting units 3 to a power supply line 2 includes a plurality of electronic transformers 1 each connected in parallel with the supply line 2 and each operable to transmit power to one of the lighting units 3. A Selectively controllable dimmer 4 is connected in parallel with the power supply line 2 and is operable to transmit to each transformer 1 a demand signal whose waveform mirrors the selected setting of the dimmer 4. Electronic circuitry connected to or forming part of each transformer 1 is operable to receive each demand signal from the dimmer 4 and to vary the power supplied by the transformer 1 to the respective lighting unit 3 as a function of the demand signal received from the dimmer 4.
Patent GB-2384366-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker with capacitor discharge system
Inventor: TRIVETTE MARTY L
IPC: H01H33/666
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A capacitor discharge system for a circuit breaker 10 in a switchgear enclosure comprises a capacitor discharge circuit 105 adapted to be electrically coupled to the capacitor 60, and a contact switch electrically coupled to the capacitor discharge circuit and adapted to be mechanically coupled to a support truck 63 of the circuit breaker. The contact switch is movable between a first and a second position. The system also comprises a resistor 106 electrically coupled to the capacitor discharge circuit, and a lever arm adapted to be rigidly coupled to a racking mechanism of the circuit breaker and adapted to urge the contact switch into the closed position when a locking arm of the racking mechanism disengages from the switchgear enclosure. The capacitor discharge system is adapted to electrically couple the capacitor and the resistor when the contact switch is in the second position, thereby discharging the capacitor.
Patent GB-2379519-A (GB)
Title: System and method for transferring much more information in optic fiber cables by significantly increasing the number of fibers per cable
Inventor: MAYER YARON
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: With the current explosion of information transfer, optic fibers are becoming faster all the time. Most of the recent advances in the amounts of data that these fibers can carry per time unit have come from adding more and more wavelengths (termed lambdas) to the same fiber at the same time, a method which is called DWDM (Dense Wave Division Multiplexing). Today a single optic fiber can carry up to 80 or even 160 different lambdas simultaneously and the number is likely to increase further. The fastest bit-rates achieved so far per each lambda are around 10 or 40 Gigabit per second, but it will be hard to go much beyond this, since higher bit-rates have much lower tolerance to dispersion problems. However, the demand for broadband communications, fueled mainly by the Internet growth, is still growing by a much faster rate than the growth in the abilities of optic fibers. Typically, this demand has risen in the last few years by a factor of up to 5-fold each year, and this demand will probably continue to grow. The present wisdom concentrates mainly on trying to increase the number of Lambdas per fiber, but after doubling it a few more times it will be difficult to increase it further. The present invention tries to achieve a large leap in this area by enabling putting much more fibers per cable, such as for example even 1,000 or 10,000 times more than what is being done today, with an increase in cost that is orders of magnitude smaller. The invention solves various mechanical, optical and electronic problems that stem from trying to cram so many fibers into one cable. One of the most important features is using multi-fiber flexible flat jackets that can move freely within the cable's pipe, preferably with the pipe divided into at least two cells, so that it can bend only in the desired direction and have maximum structural strength, and the connectors for these jackets can also solve many other problems. Another important feature is various methods for optimizing the efficiency of amplifying multiple fibers simultaneously.
Patent GB-2396990-A (GB)
Title: Wristwatch mobile phone
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: Dialling a number on a wristwatch mobile phone 1 may be done by a rotating bezel 3 or by voice activation. The watch-phones features a digital dictaphone (RTM) or an FM or digital audio broadcasting receiver. The device has computer memory which can store data (eg driving license or ID details) and transfer the data to other devices, and may also include an electronic money transfer feature. Computer and WAP functions may be voice controlled, or a keypad and LCD display may be plugged in. Headphones may be connected via a jack socket or via infrared. A rechargeable battery forms an integral part of the wrist band. Text messages may be sent to another watch-phone using voice recognition, and the receiver of the message can listen to it being read out.
Patent GB-2387621-A (GB)
Title: Fuel delivery module for petrol direct injection with supply line pressure regulator and return line shut-off valve to provide different fuel line pressures
Inventor: VAHLE STEPHAN
IPC: F02M37/20
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A fuel delivery system and method are described that can provide different pressures of the supply of fuel to an engine 120 of a vehicle or generator to suppress the formation of fuel vapour only when needed. The fuel delivery module 170 is located in the fuel tank 140 and has a pump 300, a fuel pressure regulator 320 connected in fuel outlet line 390, and a shut-off solenoid valve 310 in the fuel return line 421. The fuel supply line 150 to the engine 120 includes a filter 410 and a pressure regulator 408. The regulators 320, 408 are set at different pressures, eg 6 bar and 4 bar, respectively, the higher pressure being sufficient to prevent the formation of fuel vapour in the fuel lines. When conditions likely to cause fuel vaporisation are sensed, eg based on hot operation or hot-starting, the solenoid valve 310 is closed so that higher-pressure regulator 320 becomes effective. The invention avoids the need for continuous operation at increased pressure.