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Patent GB-2393258-A (GB)
Title: Magnetoresistive spin-valve sensor
Inventor: SAITO MASAMICHI
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: A magnetoresistive spin valve sensor of the current perpendicular to plane (CPP) type comprises a first free magnetic layer 53, a nonmagnetic layer 54, a second free magnetic layer 55, a lower antiferromagnetic layer 23, a lower pinned layer 24, an upper pinned layer 25, and an upper antiferromagnetic layer 29. Alternatively, there may be three free layers spaced by non magnetic layers (see figure 8). The materials of the free layers 53, 55 and pinned layers 24, 25 are selected to provide the sensor with a high resistance change in response to a magnetic field. A beta parameter of a material may be defined in terms of the ratio of resistivities the material presents to electrons of different spins. For example, the material of one of the free layers is selected to have a beta parameter of different sign from the beta parameter of the material of the other free layer, but the same sign as the beta parameter of the material of one of the pinned layers.
Patent GB-2394273-A (GB)
Title: A multiple unit vehicle headlamp
Inventor: SAZUKA KIYOSHI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: A vehicle headlamp to form a predetermined light distribution pattern which comprises a plurality of lamp units 20A ,20B, 20C, 20D employing semiconductor light sources 32, 42, 52, 62 where a first lamp unit 20A has a light source formed from a LED element into which a single light-emitting chip (Fig. 3, 32A) is packaged, and a second lamp unit 20B, 20C, 20D has a light source formed from a LED element into which a plurality of light-emitting chips (Fig. 8, 52A) are packaged. The first lamp unit may produce hot-zone illumination and the second lamp unit may produce diffuse illumination.
Patent GB-2394609-A (GB)
Title: Comparator array for flash type analog to digital converting circuit
Inventor: CHOI HEE-CHEOL
IPC: H03M1/06
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A flash type analog to digital converting circuit includes a comparator array including (2<n>-1) comparators 12-1 to 12-15. The (2<n>-1)<th> comparator 12-15 to (2<n>/2)<th> comparator 12-8 are arranged in order and the (2<n>/2-1)<th> comparator 12-7 to first comparator 12-1 are arranged in reverse fashion such that the comparators adjacent to any comparator have the same positive or negative output adjacent to the comparator in question. Therefore, increase of an offset voltage due to the effects of the neighbouring comparators is prevented without increasing layout area size.
Patent GB-2391689-A (GB)
Title: Audio device with portable memory media compatibility
Inventor: HOLDER GARETH
IPC: G11B23/34
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: The Audio Device with Portable Memory Media Compatibility allows media files, which have been uploaded directly from a computer onto multipurpose portable memory media, to be played. By inserting multipurpose portable memory media into a compatible device, these files can then immediately be played directly from the media without further editing or re-recording. The invention may take several different forms. Audio devices compatible to portable memory media include home hi-fis, car stereos and televisions. These different forms each contain at least one port into which a multipurpose portable memory device can be inserted. Function buttons can be used to navigate through and between the different media files to play the one that is desired. The system has the necessary software to recognise all media file types and has an extension cable for the portable memory media.
Patent GB-2394923-A (GB)
Title: Foldable car trailer
Inventor: MOLINAS YANIV
IPC: B62D63/06
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A foldable car trailer can be disassembled into a flat form minimising storage space. A main body in the form of a box comprises side panels 2 secured by hinges 1 to a base panel 3. Wheels 4 are attached to wheel bars 6 which slide along runners 5 to lift the wheels above the base panel. A support bar 7 situated below the base panel and a tow bar situated at the front of the trailer are both removable. A brake light panel 8 can fold up into the base panel and attached itself thereto using catches.
Patent GB-2398405-A (GB)
Title: Consolidating data regarding a hierarchy of field replaceable units containing stored data
Inventor: KING JAMES E
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a computer system includes a hierarchy of field replaceable units (FRUs). Each FRU in the hierarchy has a type, and may have a number of subsidiary FRUs. A FRU stores data indicative of at least the number and type of any subsidiary FRUs that may be immediately below it in the hierarchy, as well as data concerning the identity of the FRU itself. The apparatus has a utility to allow access and consolidation at a single location of all the FRU data stored in the hierarchy. In one embodiment, this utility is provided in the form of a configuration application running on a service processor of the apparatus. Consolidated FRU data may be used for diagnosis or for managing operation of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2410464-A (GB)
Title: A method of making an inkjet printhead
Inventor: KEENAN PHILIP
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method of making an inkjet printhead comprises forming at least one ink ejection element 18 on a surface 14 of a substrate 10 and forming a slot 12 in the substrate to provide fluid communication between an ink supply and the ink ejection element. A protective coating 26 is applied to the surface of the substrate prior to forming the slot. The protective coating comprises a non-polymeric material which is capable of forming a covalent bond with the substrate and is removed from the substrate without damaging the ink ejection element following slot formation. The non-polymeric material is preferably an alkali metal such as sodium, potassium or lithium.
Patent GB-2401253-A (GB)
Title: Connector for switch/lamp assembly
Inventor: IRISH KENNETH G
IPC: H01R33/76
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: A connector 10 is used to connect wires to a switch/lamp assembly (66, Fig 1) which has tabs (70-78) and a ground pin 68. The connector has a moulded, one-piece housing and a plurality of terminals (26, Fig 3). Openings in the back face 20 allow the terminals to be inserted and openings in the bottom face 14 allow the tabs and ground pin to be inserted. The housing has three steps as the tabs and ground pin are not all in the same plane. The terminals may all be alike, with faces (38, 40, Fig 4) to contact the tabs and front edges (50, 52) to contact the ground pin.
Patent GB-2413568-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure
Inventor: MCVEIGH DAVID CREIGHTON
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2004-04-27
Abstract: A roof structure 12 which is easy to assembly, and which can be assembled at ground-level. The roof structure 12 has a number of elongate struts 18, 20 and a number of junction members 26, 28 for connecting the elongate struts 18, 20 end to end. The junction members 26, 28 include ridge members 28 and eaves members 26, and each junction member 26, 28 has engagement means thereon to engage with corresponding engagement means on the ends of the elongate struts 18, 20. The junction member comprises two spaced plates 26a,26b joined by two flanges 30,32.
Patent GB-2399949-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric antenna
Inventor: SHIBATA MASAKI
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A dielectric antenna includes a plate-shaped dielectric substrate (1), a radiation electrode (5) provided on a first main surface (2) of the dielectric substrate so as to cover the first main surface except for a peripheral portion thereof, and a ground electrode (6) formed on the entirety of a second main surface (3) of the dielectric substrate. A feed electrode (7) extends through the dielectric substrate from the first main surface to the second main surface. A feed point (7a) of the feed electrode is electrically connected to the radiation electrode. The dielectric antenna includes a shield electrode (19) formed on a side surface of the dielectric substrate and connected to the ground electrode.
Patent GB-2401306-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery organiser
Inventor: GREINER LORI
IPC: A47B67/00
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A jewellery organiser has a plurality of compartments to store jewellery items of various configurations. The organiser includes a top section having a plurality of drawers stacked one above the other and which can be slid from a closed position to an open position exposing the contents of each drawer. A middle section is located beneath the top section and itself comprises a compartment for storing items. A lid may be pivotally connected to the top section for covering the drawers when they are in a closed position and may itself include a mirror.
Patent GB-2420439-A (GB)
Title: Lead-acid battery grid plates, manufacturing method and apparatus therefor
Inventor: GIBELLINI FOLCO
IPC: H01M4/84
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A method of continuously making grid plates for a lead-acid battery, each of such plates being provided with a grid mesh, that comprises providing an electrically conductive strip, feeding the strip into a coining unit assembly, coining working the strip for forming impressions on opposite surfaces thereof; and subsequently performing a cutting working of the coined strip consistent with the formed impressions for conversion of the coined strip into a continuous sequence of grid mesh plates. An apparatus for continuously making the grid plates comprises a coining unit assembly with a feeding unit for continuous feeding a strip, a coining working unit 2 for cold forming in the continuous strip of impressions in the form of profiled protrusions separated by thinner plate regions with dedicated peripheral regions corresponding to head, lug and end grid plate frame members and a cutting unit 4 for forming of cuts on the coined strip forming grill mesh openings and peripheral contours and to convert the strip in a continuous sequence of grid mesh plates.
Patent GB-2423144-A (GB)
Title: Lamp with magnetic adjustment
Inventor: LIDDLE RICHARD
IPC: F21V23/00
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A lighting element 1 comprises a pair of spaced apart plates 2, 2', and at least one light source 3, preferably an LED. The plates are biased apart, preferably by compression springs (8, fig 2). A magnet 4 is attached to one of the plates, and a second magnet may be mounted to the other. The lighting element may be located between transparent sheets 10, as part of a light installation. An external magnet 19 can be aligned with the lighting element to attract the magnet of the lighting element, and consequently move the position of the light source. The external magnets may form part of a lens unit 15.
Patent GB-2411574-A (GB)
Title: Cup and liquid waste receptacle
Inventor: GURR TONI R
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A cup, and liquid, waste receptacle, has apertures 5 aligned with a columns 6 which receive waste cups, such as in a stacked or nested formation. At least one aperture is aligned with a waste liquid receiving container 9. In this way, the remains of a beverage may be disposed of in the liquid container 9 prior to the disposal of a cup. The apparatus may be demounted in a simple modular manner, allowing removal and draining of the liquid container.
Patent GB-2408737-A (GB)
Title: Method of removing organic impurities from water
Inventor: DEY AVIJIT
IPC: B01D19/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: In addition to health implications, trihalomethanes (THMs) poses a challenge to the electronic industry where such impurities cannot be tolerated. A process is provided for removing THMs from high-purity water used in the electronic industry. The method of the invention comprises contacting the high-purity water with a membrane degassifier (13), wherein the water prior to contact with the membrane has been deionised (10, 11), and wherein the water prior to contact with the membrane has been heated to above ambient temperature, preferably to substantially 45{C.
Patent GB-2412770-A (GB)
Title: Method of communicating data over a network
Inventor: GRABINAR PAUL LIONEL
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A communication network (200) comprises a local information processing device (235) and a remote information system (240) that operate a transport protocol and both include a processor to perform one or more of the following data processing functions to enable data to be transmitted using the transport protocol: wrap a data block in one packet or, if the data block is larger than a largest data packet the transport protocol supports, in multiple packets. If a data block was passed in more than one packet, the data block is re-assembled from its constituent packets; and duplicated data blocks are detected and deleted. Notably, both the local information processing device (235) and the remote information system (240) estimate a likely transmission time for each data packet based on a recent communication network bit rate, and forwards the estimate from one to the other.
Patent GB-2414162-A (GB)
Title: Electric liquid heating appliance
Inventor: TAYLOR JOHN CRAWSHAW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: An electric liquid heating appliance comprises a primary, higher power, heating means 100 for bringing liquid in the appliance to boiling, and a secondary, lower power, heating means 200 for maintaining liquid in the appliance at a lower temperature after it has boiled. The primary heating means 100 may be a sheathed electric heating element having planer upper and lower surfaces. The secondary heating means 200 may comprise at least one thick film heating track (204, 206, Figures 4 and 5) on a plate which is mounted to or against the sheathed element. One track (204) may be for prolonged boil and the other (206) for keeping hot. The sheathed element 100 may be mounted against the underside of the base plate 10 of the liquid heating chamber of the appliance (shown inverted in the drawing).
Patent GB-2429064-A (GB)
Title: Touch screen apparatus with tensioning mechanism
Inventor: COLLINS NICHOLAS
IPC: G06F3/03
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A touch screen apparatus comprises a frame 1, a substrate 2 and a flexible membrane 4 overlying and spaced from the substrate 2. The membrane 4 is secured along its edges under a tension which maintains the membrane 4 at a desired spacing from the substrate 2. The membrane 4 may extend over an elongate insulating spacer (6) that extends along the edge of the substrate 2, where the insulating spacer (6) may have two conductive strips (7, 8) proximate to the membrane 4 and substrate 2 respectively. Along at least one edge of the substrate 2 there is a tensioning arrangement in which the membrane 4 is connected to an elongate first tensioning component 10 being capable, during assembly, of pivoting about an axis generally parallel to an edge of the substrate 2 so as to tension the membrane 4. A second tensioning component 12 is provided in the form of an elongate element having a first portion 13 which is secured to the frame 1 and a second portion 15 which engages the first tensioning component 10 so as to hold the first tensioning component 10 in a pivoted condition with the membrane 4 under tension.
Patent GB-2420122-A (GB)
Title: Abrasive polishing composition
Inventor: TAKAMI SHINICHIRO
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2005-10-12
Abstract: A polishing composition for polishing the edge of an object comprises: <UL ST="-"> <LI>an abrasive e.g. colloidal silica; <LI>an imidazole or imidazole derivative; <LI>water. </UL> The composition may also include an alkali, a water soluble polymer, a chelating agent, and may contain or be free from an oxidising agent. Preferably the abrasive has a particle size of 10-200 nm. Preferably the substrate being polished is a semiconductor.
Patent GB-2431336-A (GB)
Title: Suspension harness with vertically adjustable attachment point
Inventor: EDMONDSON CHRISTOPHER MARK
IPC: A62B1/16
Filed: 2005-10-21
Abstract: A suspension harness comprises a plurality of strap portions and an attachment member <B>4</B> being provided on the harness for connection to a rope or safety line, the attachment member <B>4</B> being adjustably mounted on the harness, whereby, in use, the vertical position of the attachment member 4 with respect to the centre of gravity of a wearer can be varied. The harness may comprise a belt portion <B>2</B> and two leg portions <B>3</B> which extend around the thigh of a wearer. The attachment member <B>4</B> may be mounted on connection portions <B>5, 6</B> extending between the belt portion and the first and second leg portions. The vertical position of the adjustment member <B>4</B> can be adjusted by adjusters <B>7.</B>
Patent GB-2432633-A (GB)
Title: An anti foreign object and debris cover allows air to enter an engine from the rear
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F02C7/04
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A spherical cover 1 with straight edges is attached to a turbofan or turbo jet engine 2 using struts 3 and when the cover 1 is closed it covers an air intake of the engine 2 so that air may only enter the engine 2 from the rear. A grill 4 which is connected between an end of the cover 1 and an outside of an engine casing. The air enters the engine 2 via side gaps which are formed by an outside of the engine casing and an inside of the cover. A front of the cover 1 may be openable using hydraulics when any danger of foreign objects has passed to allow more air into the engine.
Patent GB-2423398-A (GB)
Title: Gathering data concerning publication usage and exposure to products and/or prescence in commercial establishment
Inventor: DUPREE LINDA
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: Methods and systems for measuring and gathering data relating to presence of individuals within commercial establishments, relating to usage of publications by those individuals, and relating to exposure to products by those individuals. Participants in one or more studies carry a portable monitor having a commercial establishment presence detection monitor, a publication usage monitor, and/or a product exposure monitor.
Patent GB-2420793-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing paper and paper
Inventor: SIPILAE MATTI
IPC: B01F23/57
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A paper pulp used in papermaking is produced as follows: (a) the fibre material that is used as raw material for the paper pulp is fed into a precipitation reactor; (b) a reactive mineral material, such as calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is fed into the precipitation reactor; (c) the reactive mineral material and the fibre material are combined to form a fibre suspension in the precipitation reactor and/or before feeding these materials into the precipitation reactor, (d1) a gas is fed into the precipitation reactor, which gas contains the precipitant precipitating said reactive mineral material, such as carbon dioxide, in order to form a gas space containing said precipitant inside the precipitation reactor, and (d2) the fibre suspension fed into the precipitation reactor and/or formed there is dispersed, i.e. scattered, into small parts, such as drops containing solid matter and/or liquid and/or as particles, into said gas space, whereby the precipitated mineral material forms a filler on the fibres; (e) the treated fibre suspension is discharged from the precipitation reactor; and the filler-containing paper pulp formed by the fibre suspension is fed at a predetermined consistency to the forming section of the paper machine, water is removed from the paper pulp by allowing it to drain through a water permeable forming base, such as a wire, and the resulting paper web is dried and finished in order to produce a finished paper product.
Patent GB-2434701-A (GB)
Title: Power electronic converter system
Inventor: SIDEY ROGER
IPC: H02P7/28
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A converter system is described having an ac to dc first converter stage connectable to an ac supply and operative to produce a dc output on a dc link and a dc to ac second converter stage directly connected to the dc link and producing an ac output for driving an ac load particularly a motor at a frequency and amplitude that may differ from the frequency and amplitude of the ac supply. In the invention, the first converter stage comprises a bridge of bi-directional electronic switching elements connected between the input ac supply and the dc link , a comparator element which compares and continually adjusts the motor currents against a synthesised reference waveform and an H bridge power output stage (see figs. 4 and 5)
Patent GB-2435367-A (GB)
Title: User interacting with events in a broadcast audio stream, such a a quizz, by comparing patterns in the stream to a stored signature.
Inventor: ELLISON JULIAN
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: A method and a device are provided for interacting with events in a broadcast audio steam. Patterns in the audio steam are compared to a stored signature associated with the events and a function is executed in response to a successful match indicating the detection of an event. A viewer can participate in a broadcast quiz show using the device. Questions are provided in a graphical representation on the display of the device and the user can input answers to the questions. The event may be a buzzer in the audio steam of the broadcast quiz show, indicating that the time for responding to a question has expired and the function executed in response to detecting the signature of the buzzer may include terminating a time period in which the user can answer the questions using the device. The method of the invention also includes connecting to a server for downloading data and instructions for participating in the interactive services and uploading user inputs for receiving rewards and prizes.
Patent GB-2425393-A (GB)
Title: Display panel including wavelength converting material
Inventor: CHUA JANET BEE YIN
IPC: G02F1/13357
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: In apparatus 100 comprising a display panel 102, a wavelength converting material 126 and a light source 104 the display panel is provided with a interface 118 to receive control signals defining one or more primary images 202 (see fig 2) that are projected from the display panel. The wavelength converting material absorbs light of a first wavelength and emits light of a second wavelength. The wavelength converting material defines a secondary image 200 that is projected from the display panel when the wavelength converting material is illuminated by the light of the first wavelength. The light source 128 causes the wavelength converting material to be illuminated by the light of the first wavelength.
Patent GB-2439623-A (GB)
Title: Perishable goods use-by date monitor
Inventor: CLELLAND DOUGLAS
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2006-06-28
Abstract: A portable programmable electronic device contains a scrolling selector 3 to allow selection of food or products, pre-programmed into a PCB memory, using a numbered input keyboard 4 to input use-by dates relating to the selection. Contravention of a "use by" date will activate a visual LED 6 and audible alarm 5. A cancel button 8 may be used to cancel the audible alarm. The LCD Input Screen 2 can display the product or products which have contravened their use-by dates. The device contains a coin battery 10 to power the device and a magnetic strip 11 to affix the device to a metallic surface (eg Refrigerator door). A barcode scanner input device 9 may be provided for inputting the required product data.