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Patent GB-2374320-A (GB)
Title: Capacity determination for toner or ink cartridge using pixel counting and a single level toner sensor following an initial assumption of the capacity
Inventor: PHILLIPS QUINTIN T
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: The arrangement uses pixel counting and a single level toner sensor to identify the toner capacity of a toner cartridge 31. In use, a pixel counter (44,Fig.2) is used to estimate the remaining toner in a toner cartridge based on an assumed initial capacity. A toner sensor 30 (e.g. a light emitter and reflective detector) provides a signal indicating when the toner reaches a known level, e.g., 30 percent of the toner remains. The estimated remaining toner is compared to the known level of toner to determine if the assumed initial capacity was correct. The comparison may occur when the toner sensor signal is provided or if the estimated remaining toner falls below a predicted toner low signal level and a toner sensor signal is not provided. If the assumed initial capacity is incorrect, the difference between the estimated toner level and the known level is used to indicate the actual toner capacity of the toner cartridge. A look-up table (step 114,Fig.2) can then be used to recalibrate (step 116) the pixel counter so that an accurate estimate of the remaining toner may be performed for the remainder of the toner cartridge life. The arrangement may also be used to determine the capacity of other printing mediums, for example, ink in an ink jet printer cartridge.
Patent GB-2371309-A (GB)
Title: Binder systems for powder metallurgy compacts
Inventor: HAHN RANDOLPH S
IPC: B22F5/00
Filed: 2000-04-25
Abstract: The application of polypropylene carbonate in solution to valve metal powders having relatively high surface area, then evaporating the solvent under static (non-agitating) conditions. The static drying of the coated valve metal powder produces a semi-solid cake which may be converted into a free-flowing powder via screening. Valve metal powders so-coated with polypropylene carbonate are particularly well-suited for the fabrication of powder metallurgy anode bodies used for the manufacture of electrolytic capacitors.
Patent GB-2378668-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for monitoring the efficiency of an exhaust gas treatment device
Inventor: SURNILLA GOPICHANDRA
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: An improved method and system for monitoring an efficiency of a three-way catalyst 70 coupled in an exhaust passage of an internal combustion engine 11 is disclosed. The method firstly obtains a reference catalyst efficiency estimate shortly after a SOx purge during normal vehicle driving conditions. Next a current catalyst efficiency estimate is obtained and the two estimates are compared to obtain a measure of reduction in the catalyst efficiency due to device sulphation.
Patent GB-2378957-A (GB)
Title: Induction hardened universal joint journal cross
Inventor: FILLION GLENN
IPC: C21D9/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A method of induction hardening a journal cross 30 for a universal joint (24a, 24b, Fig. 1) by determining the maximum stress distribution in the journal cross 30 when used in a particular application, calculating a required hardening depth for each of the trunions 32 of the journal cross 30 on the basis of the calculated stress distribution and performing a heat treatment to achieve the required hardening. The maximum stress may be determined by computer modelling and/or the heat treatment be performed by an inductor 50 formed from a single electrical conductor having two loops 51 and 52 which follow the outer shape of the journal cross 30 and between which it may be disposed. The hardening depth is preferably   /  (D<SB>1</SB>-D<SB>2</SB>)/4 where D<SB>1</SB> is the outer diameter of a trunion 32 and D<SB>2</SB> is its inner diameter defined by a lubrication passageway 33.
Patent GB-2389930-A (GB)
Title: Wind index calculation
Inventor: PETHICK DAVID GLYNN
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 2002-08-07
Abstract: A system and method for creating index values supporting the settlement of wind risk transfer contracts. The method includes calculating a first power value as a function of historical wind speeds and a power curve associated with the facility. A second power value is calculated based on the power curve and measured wind speed associated with the facility during a given period. The first and second power values are compared to yield an index. An offset may be added to the historical wind speed data to compensate for differences between the expected wind speeds at the facility and the region for which the historical data is available. Further a gain may be multiplied by the sum of the offset and historical wind speed data to further compensate for differences between the local and regional wind speeds. In another aspect of the invention, a risk transfer vehicle is disclosed. The risk transfer vehicle includes a risk transfer contract having a strike price, a contract period, and a structure (such as a put option or swap). The payout for the risk transfer contract is determined based on the strike price, the structure and the wind power index for the contract period. The wind power index being a function of first and second power generation values, each of which are based on a power curve and historical and measured wind speeds, respectively.
Patent GB-2375395-A (GB)
Title: A method for detecting the reactivity of lymphocyte in blood to a specific antgen
Inventor: HU JUN
IPC: C12Q1/32
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: The invention discloses a method for detecting the reactivity of lymphocyte in blood to a specific antigen. Firstly, a standard cell strain which contains a known HLA has been enrichment cultured with a subject's lymphocyte for 2-28 hours in vitro, then the lymphocyte reactivity is evaluated through immunological method. The invention provides a method to monitor the immunological status of the acceptor dynamically after transplant, and provide clinical data for adjusting the immunodepressant dosage given to the subject. So that it can improve the evaluation of transplant acceptance.
Patent GB-2387686-A (GB)
Title: Method for arranging binary data bits to be stored in a holographic memory with a plurality of pages
Inventor: ROH JAE-WOO
IPC: G03H1/10
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: The object of the method of arranging the binary data bits disclosed, is to reduce the reproduction errors of holographic data storage systems. The data is arranged into pages, each page having M x N storage positions. An X number of sequential data bits are arranged amongst the successive Q pages, with at least one bit per page. M, N, Q and X are all positive integers greater than 1 and X greater than Q. Also, could have X = n x Q where n is an integer less than M x N, and n bits are arranged on each of the Q pages. Also the X bits could be arranged in an m bits per page per time basis, m being an integer less than n. Also the n bits could be arranged in the same positions on each page, and possibly on an m bits per page per time basis. Also m could be 1 and the page sequence could be consecutive. Also if binary differential coding is used, the original data bits are arranged in a specific position of odd(even) pages among the Q pages and inverse data bits of the original bits arranged in corresponding positions on the even(odd) pages.
Patent GB-2383955-A (GB)
Title: A sampling device for collecting and drying a cell sample and related methods
Inventor: SULLIVAN NEIL
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A sampling device 2 for obtaining a cell sample from the oral cavity of an animal or a human comprising a handle 4, a brush head or pad 10 for collecting the cell sample, a removable cap 6 adapted to provide airtight closure when covering the brush head 10 to its final closure position, and a drying capsule 14 located withing the cap 6 and positioned at the closed end of the cap. The capsule is positioned so it remains near the brush head to provide effective drying action and, at the same time, at a distance enough to avoid any contact with the cell sample when positioning the cap over the brush head onto a final closure position. Methods for using the disclosed device 2 to take cell samples are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2382374-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for flood prevention
Inventor: DOUGLAS GEORGE CLARK
IPC: E04B1/70
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A vent to be used for flood prevention which includes a frame provided with at least one aperture therein. The frame is further provided with means for covering the aperture and a receptacle for collection of fluid. The cover means is adapted to move between a first position where the aperture is open and a second position where the aperture is closed in response to the level of fluid within the receptacle. The cover means form a watertight seal with the frame when closed. Furthermore, the receptacle is provided with means to enable fluid to escape once a pre-determined fluid level is reached thereby allowing the cover means to move freely from one position to the other to open the aperture.
Patent GB-2391720-A (GB)
Title: Card socket
Inventor: SHIMADA MASAAKI
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A card socket capable of preventing erroneous insertion of a card smaller than one of a predetermined size, comprising an erroneous card insertion-preventing member 5 with a portion 51 fixed to a housing, and an elastic portion 52 coupled to the fixed portion 51, and a stopper 54 coupled to the elastic portion 52. The elastic portion 52 is deformed elastically when a card of predetermined size is inserted, so as to be pushed out of a card insertion path, but is not deformed elastically when a card having a smaller size than the predetermined size is inserted, so as to remain on the path.
Patent GB-2395550-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for heating or decorative optical effect
Inventor: ROGERS JOHN
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: In some embodiments the apparatus is an electric fire with an upper canopy 2 having two hinges (figs 8,10) for easy access to controls of the fire in an open position. An electric tangential fan 8 in a lower part of the fire draws air from outside the fire through a heater 11 above the fan and out under the canopy 2. In other embodiments, with or without the heating aspect, the apparatus may have a decorative or moving flame effect projected on a semi-matt screen 12a by mirrored surfaces (15a, fig 6) of a spinner 16 with petals from bulbs 6,7. A coloured optical filter and comb 14 and fuel, coal or pebble effect (21, figs 1-3) are interchangeable for different effects, and additional decorative effects such as fuel (D, fig 12) can be between a front screen F and screen 12a and appear continuous with decorative effects in front of screen F and cast shadows which simulate smoke. A prismatic diffuser 5 brakes up the light under the effect 21, and screen F may have etched lines for diffraction. Screen 12a may be a wall of a heating duct 12.
Patent GB-2389192-A (GB)
Title: Direct view reflective display apparatus
Inventor: HARROLD JONATHAN
IPC: G02B30/30
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A reflective display includes an array of lenses 138, a reflector region 518 and a liquid crystal 504. The reflector deflects light from a first lens aperture 541 to a second aperture 543.
Patent GB-2393025-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having slidable indicator disks
Inventor: ROTHKRANZ MARKUS
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A gaming device includes an apparatus and method for indicating awards in a game, and specifically to an apparatus and method employing an award indicator disk display. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a housing (102) mounted on a cabinet of a gaming device, a support (108) mounted in the housing and at least one award disk (110) adapted to slideably engage the support. The disks include one or more symbols (114). The disks move or slide relative to the support to indicate one or more symbols to a player based on a triggering event in the game.
Patent GB-2395285-A (GB)
Title: Counting charge cycles and correcting full charge capacity in a battery
Inventor: KIM DONG HOON
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: The full charge capacity of a battery decreases as the number of charge cycles of the battery increases. To correct the measurement of full charge capacity of a battery that has undergone several partial charging cycles, a charge cycle count in floating point or decimal variables is kept. To correct full charge capacity for a battery, the remaining capacity of the battery when charging starts is recorded ST402. The cycle count of the battery is then checked from a storage unit and the present battery state of charge (SOC) is calculated as a fraction of the full charge capacity (FCC) ST402. The full charge capacity is then corrected for cycle count ST403 from data stored in a predetermined table of FCC against cycle count. The amount of charge provided to the battery during charging is calculated ST404, ST406 and this information is used to update the cycle count as a floating variable.
Patent GB-2407996-A (GB)
Title: A box containing an expansive toy
Inventor: LIN MON-SHENG
IPC: A63H33/42
Filed: 2003-11-17
Abstract: A toy pet box is disclosed to include a box body (1) having a water chamber and a water inlet (13) sealed with a detachable cap (131), and an expansive toy (2) set in the water chamber (12) inside the box body (1) and caused to expand when the water chamber (12) is filled up with water. The expansive toy (2) may be freely movable within the box (1), so that the toy (2) moves when the box (1) is shaken, alternatively the toy (2) may be fastened to the bottom or lateral sides of the inside wall of the box (1). Decorative stickers may also be adhered to the outside surface of the box (1). The expansive toy (2) may be moulded from a compound containing polyethylene and expansive powder.
Patent GB-2399385-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder locks with hardened parts
Inventor: SOUTHALL IAN
IPC: E05B27/00
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder lock 1, comprising a cylinder 2 having a part eg pin 3 of a hardness which is relatively increased as compared to other parts of the lock 1. In the embodiment the part 3 is the first, as considered in a direction away from a front face 8 of the lock 1, of a row of differ pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, the first differ pin 3 being made of a hardened steel such as an iron-carbon steel having a eutectoid composition of about 0.80% carbon. The pins 4 - 7 are not made of a relatively hard material. Additionaly or alternatively the face 8 of the lock may be hardened and additional hardened security pins 9 may be employed.
Patent GB-2399879-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoretic mobility measuring apparatus
Inventor: SEKIWA MITSUNAO
IPC: G01S17/58
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: An electrophoretic mobility measuring apparatus capable of conducting measurement with high sensitivity with optical attenuation reduced by incidence of light through the electrode face. The apparatus comprises a transparent electrode 63 forming a part of a cell wall of a cell 6 capable of confining a sample, and another electrode 62 opposite to the transparent electrode 63. A voltage is applied across these electrodes 62, 63, and light is incident upon the inside of the cell through the transparent electrode 63. The scattering light which scatters from a sample S at a predetermined angle   r  with respect to the incident angle, is received through the transparent electrode 63. The Doppler displacement is then measured based on the difference in frequency between the incident light and the outgoing light. The direction of the scattering vector which is the vector difference between incident and outgoing vectors, is substantially identical with that of the normal line h of the transparent electrode face.
Patent GB-2400112-A (GB)
Title: HIP manufacture of a hollow component
Inventor: THORNE GEORGE
IPC: B22F3/12
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A method of forming a hollow structure having an internal coating comprising, placing a shaped core in a mould, filling the mould with a material powder, hot isostatically pressing the powder about the mould to consolidate the powder, and removing the core from the hollow structure formed. A coating is applied to the core prior to placement in the mould, which coating bonds to the hollow structure formed, during the hot isostatic pressing, to form the internal coating.
Patent GB-2412808-A (GB)
Title: Changing illumination conditions of an image using a 3D model
Inventor: HONG QI HE
IPC: G06T15/50
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for performing image-based rendering, in which image data selected for rendering in accordance with an image-based rendering process is modified in dependence upon image data generated by rendering a three-dimensional computer model of an object in accordance with defined illumination conditions. An image is selected from a plurality of images of an object and an image is rendered from the 3D model from the same viewpoint as the selected image with defined illumination conditions. The rendered image is then combined with the selected image to produce a final image in which changes in illumination can be effected. This process enables lighting effects such as shadows, specular highlights, etc. that were not present in the original image data to be available for selection by the image-based rendering process by adding these effects to the image rendered from the 3D model.
Patent GB-2396915-A (GB)
Title: Method for detecting procoagulant conditions
Inventor: BERG DAVID E
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: A method for detecting, treating, and monitoring conditions associated with activation of the coagulation response, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, by evaluating the status of the coagulation response in a patient by using a novel combination of tests which can detect minimal activation of the coagulation response in a patient. The novel combination includes tests for determining levels of fibrinogen, prothrombin fragment 1 + 2, thrombin/antithrombin complexes, soluble fibrin monomer, and platelet activation by flow cytometry. These assays are highly sensitive to minimal deviation from normal. Deviation from the normal values in any two of the five assays permits diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or other disease associated with activation of the coagulation response.
Patent GB-2414484-A (GB)
Title: Shaving composition
Inventor: KING WILLIAM ASHLEY
IPC: A61Q9/02
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The shaving composition, in particular a gel, is magnetic. The composition contains ferromagnetic particles, in particular magnetic iron oxide. Other components include glycerin, sodium laureth sulfate, aloe extract, acrylate, triethanolamine, cocamidopropyl betaine, tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil, and dyestuff.
Patent GB-2414405-A (GB)
Title: An injection device having a locking mechanism
Inventor: HARRISON NIGEL DAVID
IPC: A61M5/20
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A injection device <B>110</B> comprises a housing <B>112</B> adapted to receive a syringe <B>114</B> with a discharge nozzle or needle <B>118</B> and a drive <B>134</B> arranged on actuation to advance the syringe <B>114</B> from a retracted position to an extended position through an opening <B>150</B> in the housing <B>112</B> and discharge the contents of the syringe <B>114</B>, characterised by a locking mechanism <B>160</B> which engages the drive <B>134</B> with the syringe <B>114</B> when the syringe <B>114</B> is not in its extended position and which is disengaged from the drive <B>134</B> and engages the syringe <B>114</B> with the housing <B>112</B> when the syringe <B>114</B> is in its extended position such that movement of the drive <B>134</B> relative to the syringe <B>114</B> is prevented when the syringe <B>114</B> is advanced from its retracted position to its extended position and movement of the housing <B>112</B> relative to the syringe <B>114</B> is prevented when the syringe <B>114</B> is in its extended position and its contents are being discharged. The injection device <B>110</B> may have an inner surface of the housing defining at least a first cross-section <B>113a</B> and a second cross-section <B>113b</B> with a first internal diameter and second internal diameter respectively and the second cross-section <B>113b</B> is located adjacent the opening <B>150</B>, the first diameter being less than the second diameter, wherein the drive <B>134</B> comprises a first detent <B>155</B> and the locking mechanism <B>160</B> comprises at least one movable locking member, such that the locking member is engaged in the first detent <B>155</B> when positioned between the first inner surface and the drive <B>134</B> in the first cross-section <B>113a</B>.
Patent GB-2403455-A (GB)
Title: Method for driving piezoelectric ink jet head
Inventor: SATAKE KENICHI
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: A piezoelectric ink jet head comprising a piezoelectric actuator AC that includes two piezoelectric ceramic layers 7a, 7b having such a size that covers the plurality of pressure chambers 2, wherein an electric field of opposite sense to the polarizing direction is applied to the second piezoelectric ceramic layer 7b by using the common electrodes 8a, 8b and, (1) for the pressure chambers 2 from which the ink is discharged, an electric field of the same sense as the polarizing direction of the layer is applied to the first piezoelectric ceramic layer 7a by using the individual electrode 10 and the first common electrode 8a, thereby causing the region of the piezoelectric actuator AC to deflect toward the pressure chamber 2, while (2) for the pressure chambers 2 from which the ink should not be discharged, an electric field of the opposite sense to the polarizing direction is applied to the first piezoelectric ceramic layer 7a by using the electrodes 10, 8a, thereby to maintain the region of the piezoelectric actuator AC in the initial state, so as to discharge an ink droplet selectively through the nozzle 3 that communicates with the pressure chamber 2 described in (1) and form a dot.
Patent GB-2406073-A (GB)
Title: Mailer with two envelope portions
Inventor: TATE PETER
IPC: B65D27/34
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: The mailer comprises a printed sheet which has three portions 18,20 and 22 and which is foldable into envelope form along lines 14,16. It has glue bearing portions 24,28 such that when it is folded into envelope form it is sealed to provide a first envelope portion. It also has a second set of glue bearing portions 44,46 which when sealed create a second envelope portion within the first. Information in pre-printed region 10 may be a name and address; that in pre-printed region 12 may be a personal identification number (PIN). Opening the mailer by tearing along lines of weakness 40,42 results in separation of first and second portions, separating the PIN from the address information.
Patent GB-2417622-A (GB)
Title: Transferring electric energy between converters
Inventor: MELLBERG PETER
IPC: H02M5/45
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for transferring electric energy, in particular for high-power applications. The arrangement comprises a first converter (1) for converting an electric current, at least one second converter (4) for converting an electric current, and a direct current connection line (5b), which connects the first converter (1) with the at least one second converter (4). The direct current connection line (5b) is electromagnetically coupled to a secondary side inductance so that an impedance of the direct current connection line (5b) is influenced by the secondary side inductance.
Patent GB-2417597-A (GB)
Title: PC name tag
Inventor: FAGURA NIRMAL
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2004-08-28
Abstract: A manual or electronic message board which is displayed on top of the VDU 1 of a PC workstation. The message board can be rotated through a 360 degree angle and can be flipped forwards and backwards through a 180 degree angle. The PC Name Tag is made up of display window 3, support arms 4 which allow the message board to flip, component 5 which allows the message board to rotate, base unit 6, clear plastic window 7.