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Patent GB-2362435-A (GB)
Title: Semi-cylindrical bearing halves and housing with locking plate
Inventor: MARTIN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: F16C9/02
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A combination of a bearing and a housing for the bearing is described, the combination comprising two substantially semi-cylindrical half bearings 44 and 46 each retained in a corresponding housing part about a joint face split-line 50 wherein the housing has at least one locking plate 40 inserted in said joint face split-line, the at least one locking plate extending over the whole of the joint face area and extending radially inwardly to lie between opposed joint faces of the two bearing halves, at least one of the two bearing halves having a recess at the joint face to receive a projection on the locking plate. Different forms of projection for the locking plate are shown in figures 4 to 11.
Patent GB-2359189-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for ionized physical vapor deposition
Inventor: SMOLANOFF JASON
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: An ionized physical vapor deposition method and apparatus (10) are provided which employs a magnetron magnetic field produced by cathode magnet structure (20) behind a sputtering target to produce a main sputtering plasma, and an RF inductively coupled field produced by an RF coil (30) outside of and surrounding the vacuum of the chamber to produce a secondary plasma in the chamber between the target (16) and a substrate (15) to ionize sputtered material passing from the target to the substrate so that the sputtered material can be electrically or magnetically steered to arrive at the substrate at right angles. A circumferentially interrupted shield or shield structure (70) in the chamber protects the window (60) from material deposits. A low pass LC filter circuit (80) allows the shield to float relative to the RF voltage but to dissipate DC potential on the shield. Advantages provided are that loss of electrons and ions from the secondary plasma is prevented, preserving plasma density and providing high ionization fraction of the sputtered material arriving at the substrate.
Patent GB-2358549-A (GB)
Title: Method for effecting telecommunication connections at low cost and a device for carrying out the method
Inventor: GRABHER WOLFGANG
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: A method for effecting telecommunication connections for users in a telecommunication system having competing rates, wherein a selection of a rate which is the most economical for the user is made based on data stored in a memory containing competing rates, wherein these rates represent prices in dependence on at least one of the following parameters: starting time of the telecommunication connection, day of the week, holiday, and rate zone. The method is characterized in that the ending time and the duration of a telecommunication connection and the data associated therewith are additional parameters belonging to the above mentioned rate data, the communication connection is switched without previously choosing any single one of the rate and, after the telecommunication connection has been ended, the rate data are used to determine that rate which would have been the most economical also taking into consideration the length of the telecommunication connection, wherein invoicing to the user takes into consideration this most economical rate. In this fashion, it is possible to invoice a lower fee for the conversation to the user.
Patent GB-2363822-A (GB)
Title: Door opener for roll type door with outside motor
Inventor: HUBER WILLIAM B
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A door opener for a roll-type door 16 in a cargo van or vehicle 10 includes a shaft 42 that is mounted for rotation within the cargo van body 12 and is coupled with the door 16 such that shaft 42 rotation causes the door 16 to move between opened and closed positions which may be guided by tracks 20. The shaft 42 is rotated by a motor 70 that is mounted outside of the cargo van body 10 and is coupled to the rotatable shaft 42 by a drive system that extends through the cargo van body 10. This arrangement allows a relatively large conventional motor to be used without extending into the door opening or compromising the height of the door opening. The drive system may have two sprockets 74 and 76 connected to an endless loop chain 70. Also provided is a light mounted in the cargo van body 10 which lights when the roll-up door is operated.
Patent GB-2378032-A (GB)
Title: A method of orientating the display of a device
Inventor: HARRISON MARK
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: This invention relates to a system of orientating the display (113) of a device (107) when interworking with a different device (101). The device comprises a display (113), a processor for determining the relative location of a second device and a controller for orientating the display (113) in response to the relative position of the second device (101). Specifically, the device (107) comprises a communication port (113) and determines when the communication port (113) is active or non-active corresponding to when the device (107) is in an interworking mode or non-interworking mode. When the device (107) is in the interworking mode the display (113) is rotated such that it aligns with the display (105) of the second device. When the device (107) is in the non-interworking mode the display (113) is rotated to the default orientation. The invention is applicable to portable devices such as Personal Digital Assistants or mobile phones.
Patent GB-2380909-A (GB)
Title: Blind transport format detection via signal power changes
Inventor: FISHER-JEFFES TIMOTHY
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A device for receiving multiplexed data signals (eg. TDMA data frames) can identify which channel or format the data originates from via detection of a change of power level of the signal. A power monitor continually monitors the magnitude of soft decisions in the data over the course of a data frame. A change in power level of greater than a given threshold value can be taken to represent a switch to a different data channel or format, so that several time slots from different channels can be present in one frame. A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) can be used to ensure that each frame is correctly synchronised.
Patent GB-2381433-A (GB)
Title: Reduction and addition of flavours in chocolate
Inventor: HANSEN CARL ERIK
IPC: A23G1/36
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A process for manipulating the flavour of a single mass of chocolate comprises the removal or reduction of natural flavour followed by the addition of a flavour. The natural flavour may be reduced by pretreating cocoa with water or by adding water to liquid chocolate in a shearing process prior to drying. The added flavour may be a non-dominant attribute such as roasted, sweet, bitter, crumb, caramel, fruity, floral, biscuit, baked, bready, popcorn, cereal, malty, astringent or praline. The flavour may be selectively incorporated in the chocolate without fundamentally changing the manufacturing setup. The flavour attribute may be a hydrolysate of cocoa polysaccharides or a flavour precursor such as proline, ornithine or a protein hydrolysate mixed with rhamnose, fructose or fucose. Alternatively, the attribute may result from heating ingredients including skimmed milk powder or a Maillard reaction with amino acids and sugars, using cocoa liquor in a process including roasting.
Patent GB-2383427-A (GB)
Title: Swimming goggles frame
Inventor: CHOU TERRY
IPC: A63B33/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A frame (1) for swimming/diving goggles comprises an inner rigid frame (11) and a covering (12) that is made of a soft, tensile material and that covers at least a portion of the inner rigid frame. The frame comprises two lens-engaging portions (112) and a bridge (111) connecting the lens-engaging portions, the lens-engaging portions and the bridge being formed by the inner rigid frame and the covering.
Patent GB-2379111-A (GB)
Title: On-board monitoring of a vehicle environment
Inventor: REGENSBURGER UWE
IPC: G01S17/931
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: An on-board system for high-resolution three-dimensional detection of the environment of a road vehicle (10) comprises a laser infra-red distance sensor which generates a sequence of vertical two-dimensional distance profiles (depth profiles) at intervals (t<SB>n+5</SB> ... t<SB>n+9</SB>) by a scanning beam with a direction (21) perpendicular to the vehicle travel direction (13), and data processing and storage means for processing and storing successive profiles and producing a three-dimensional image of the environment by combining a number of successive profiles. The produced image represents a complex dynamic scenario, for example of road traffic, from the viewpoint of the dynamically behaving vehicle and can be evaluated for use in manual or automatic control of the vehicle, for example in parking. Part of the transmitted beam may be deflected backwards and used to detect the vehicle's motion. The sensor may be integrated into a car light. Millimeter waves may be used in place of infra-red.
Patent GB-2388260-A (GB)
Title: Emergency lighting
Inventor: STONE ANGUS
IPC: H05B41/24
Filed: 2002-05-03
Abstract: The system shown diagrammatically in Figures 2a and 2b uses capacitive coupling between two electrodes 10a and 10b and a fluorescent lamp tube 12 in order to provide emergency ignition of the fluorescent lamp 12 when an emergency inverter is triggered to provide an emergency power supply. The emergency lighting system does not connect via cathodes 14 of the fluorescent lamp 12, in order to prevent damage thereof.
Patent GB-2380455-A (GB)
Title: Proportioning device and imaging aid.
Inventor: GOLDIE RONALD
IPC: G01B3/16
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: The proportioning device 10 has two elongated members which are uncouplably joined at a pivotable joint 20 which may be at various predetermined positions. Both ends of both of the elongated members terminate at pointers 34 and the pointers at at least one pair of corresponding ends are adjustable. By variation of the pivot point and the position of the adjustable pointer, it is possible to obtain a wide range of ratios of lengths between the pivotable joint and the pointers at the two ends of the elongated members. The proportioning device can be used to transfer a series of proportioned dimensions from an original object to an image or reproduction. The imaging aid has an image zone 204 which includes a flat transparent sheet 230, a positioning means 202 which defines the position for the viewer's eyes, and spacing means 206. The positioning means 202 has chin rest 208 and head rest 210.
Patent GB-2378165-A (GB)
Title: A "steer-by-wire" device for a vehicle
Inventor: ECKERSLEY PAUL JOHN
IPC: B62D5/00
Filed: 1999-07-14
Abstract: A steering device for a vehicle comprises a steering actuation element 1 with an electrical steering signal transmitter 5 connected to a steering shaft 2 and with an actuator for generating a steering force. The actuator element is connected to at least one steered wheel of the vehicle and is capable of being controlled as a function of an electrical output signal from the steering transmitter 5. The steering actuation element is connected to a resistance element 4, by means of which a variable moment of resistance acting on the steering element 1 can be generated. The moment of resistance is capable of being set as a function of any one or combination of the instantaneous driving speed of the vehicle, the actuating speed of the steering actuation element, the steering angle, or the height or the weight of the load.
Patent GB-2383773-A (GB)
Title: Production of filled hollow bodies by rotary-table automatic injection moulding machines
Inventor: HOFFMAN SANDRA
IPC: B29C45/06
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The rapid large-scale industrial fabrication of filled and closed water-soluble hollow bodies is achieved by a process for the production of detergents, rinsing agents or cleaning agents in the form of filled hollow bodies, in which water-soluble hollow bodies are produced by injection moulding, filled, and then sealed. A hollow portion of the hollow body is injection moulded in an injection mould wherein the tool half of the injection mould accommodating the hollow portion is part of a rotary table that can be rotated about a vertical axis. An upper mould half of the injection mould is then removed from the hollow portion or portions, which is/are moved away from injection moulding nozzle(s) by rotating the rotary table and is/are filled, the hollow portion(s) being closed after the filling.
Patent GB-2379273-A (GB)
Title: An electrode suitable for performing measurements in aggressive media
Inventor: SAENGER RICHARD
IPC: G01N27/07
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an electrode suitable for taking measurements in aggressive media, the electrode being made of diamond that includes a dopant that makes said diamond electrically conductive. The invention also provides apparatus for measuring resistivity and including at least one electrode possessing said characteristics.
Patent GB-2382093-A (GB)
Title: Method of transferring fluids through a permeable well lining
Inventor: LOHBECK WILHELMUS CHRISTIANUS
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: Fluid is transferred between surface facilities and a subsurface reservoir formation through a well, which is equipped with a well lining having a permeability of less than 50 Darcy and preferably a lower permeability than at least part of the reservoir formation in the vicinity of the well lining so that fluid transfer into or from the formation is equalized even if the formation comprises strata having different permeabilities.
Patent GB-2397731-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating a user access request to a secure service over a primary communication channel using data sent over a secondary communication channel
Inventor: CARROLL PATRICK MATTHEW
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for authenticating a user access request 14 to a secure service over a primary communication channel. At least one secondary substantial real-time communication channel is also opened 16. An authentication process is then performed, with at least part of this process being performed over the secondary channel. Access to the secure service is authorised over the primary channel in dependence on the result of the authentication. The secondary channel may be a telecommunications channel and may be used to deliver a users PIN. Furthermore the authorizing may involve generating a one time usage token 22 which may only be usable only for a predetermined time period, and the usage token may be delivered to the user via the secondary channel.
Patent GB-2398800-A (GB)
Title: Dual-flush syphon discharge unit for flushing cistern
Inventor: CATTRALL WILLIAM JAMES
IPC: E03D1/14
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A dual flush siphon discharge unit comprises an inverted bell (1) containing a liftable plunger (3), and a discharge passage (9) branching from the bell. First (15) and second (21) siphon breaking passageways communicate with the interior of the bell or discharge passage on an outlet side of the plunger, and when the plunger is actuated and held in a raised position the first passageway (15) is covered and sealed by an extension of the plunger and the second passageway determines the flush duration (ie: a long flush). The first siphon breaking passageway is in the discharge passageway branching from the bell (1) and a split cylindrical resilient element (17) is positioned to urge the extension into sealing contact over the first passageway to preserve the siphon effect. A short flush duration is obtained by operating the lever to raise the plunger to initiate the siphonic action and releasing the lever as soon as the siphonic action has started, whereby the first siphon breaking passageway determines a flush duration corresponding to the desired short flush. Preferably, the plunger (3) carries an extension or tongue (19) that covers said first passageway in the raised position of the plunger.
Patent GB-2398757-A (GB)
Title: A guiding apparatus for use with a hand tool
Inventor: ESSEN ARNOLD
IPC: B23Q9/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A guiding apparatus comprising: an elongate guiding member 22 for guiding the hand tool along the length of the guiding member 22, and a fastening member (10, figure 1). The fastening member (10, figures 1,3) is provided with a planar portion, and an extension (10b, figure 1) to engage the edge of the material to be worked. The planar portion is connected to the guiding member 22, and possesses a clamping arrangement (40,40a, figure 3) to clamp the workpiece. A further clamping arrangement 30 may be provided. Slots (11,12,14, figure 1) may also be provided in the fastening member (10, figure 1) to enable the angle made with the guiding member and the edge of the extension (10b, figure 1) to be varied.
Patent GB-2387289-A (GB)
Title: Error detection in communication systems
Inventor: DAVIS NIGEL ROBERT
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: The invention is directed to a method for determining the impact on a network of a fault in the network, comprising the steps of constructing a layered topological model of the network according to a predetermined protocol; receiving an indication of an erroneous event at a point in the network; and modelling the impact on the network and its services resulting from said event by navigating the topological model. The invention is also directed to a human user interface and a computer program adapted to perform this method and a network comprising means to locate a fault in the network.
Patent GB-2387081-A (GB)
Title: Folding portable terminal capable of operating responsive to contents of incoming mail message by being opened automatically
Inventor: TANIGUCHI KEIICHI
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: The present invention provides for the situation in which an incoming voice or mail message is received by a foldable communications device when in a folded condition, the user can make the portable terminal conduct operations responsive to contents of the incoming or the received data, such as a voice talking, or reading the received mail, only by an operation for opening the portable terminal without requiring off hook operation for voice communication or for reading the mail.
Patent GB-2403907-A (GB)
Title: Filtered surgical suction tip
Inventor: JESSUP MARK BRIAN
IPC: A61M1/00
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A filtered surgical suction tip comprising a tubular body 1 with a side mounted fluid outlet 3 and a filter 6 which is inserted or removed via the rear of the body 4 without the need to disconnect the suction tubing. Preferably the filter 6 has an element 10 which forms an airtight seal when it is placed inside the body 1. The filter 6 may be removed from the body 1 for changing or unblocking without the need to disconnect tubing or remove a cap.
Patent GB-2405373-A (GB)
Title: Paper handle attachment apparatus
Inventor: CONSTANT MALCOLM
IPC: B31B19/86
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A paper handle attachment apparatus, and corresponding method, comprises the transfer of a paper handle segment from a feeding means to a handle forming and attachment means only by it's own momentum. Also disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus in which the source paper supply has a weight greater than 250 gsm. Also disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus in which a handle on a forming and attachment means is maintained in a U-shaped formation by a mechanical guide. Also disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus in which a unitary strip paper supply is cut into two feeds to a first and/or second forming and attachment means. Also disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus with air pressure pushing of bags / bag supply material to transport means. Also disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus with removable and replaceable bag or bag making material feed. Finally disclosed is a paper handle attachment apparatus with one or more component sub-assemblies accessible from at least one side of the machine.
Patent GB-2407514-A (GB)
Title: Suspension steering system for sports boards
Inventor: THOMAS ALYN CERI
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A suspension steering system includes a rubber isolator 6 to eliminate low frequency vibrations located between the sport board and upper pivot bracket 7 of the suspension steering system. The upper pivot bracket 7 is connected to the lower truck 4 by the use of a king pin bolt 9 which uses nylon bushing to improve the bearing surface. Springs 8 are placed between the upper pivot bracket 7 and lower truck 4 to provide the turning means and are held in place by twin spring collets and positions 10 designed into the interior of the upper pivot bracket 7 and lower truck 4. Wheel bearing spacers 3 are located in the hub of the wheel to improve loading across bearings and to distribute loads evenly through the wheel. The suspension steering system is attached to the sport board by bolts 5 running through the sport board, through the rubber isolator 6 to the upper pivot bracket 7 that contain internal fasteners.
Patent GB-2391977-A (GB)
Title: Method of enforcing authorization in shared processing using electronic contracts
Inventor: SMITH NED M
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: This PCT application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2405571-A (GB)
Title: A shoe and accessories for displaying information
Inventor: MIRZA TARIQ
IPC: A43B3/00
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A shoe 2, for example a sports shoe, is provided having a receiver (housing) 12 disposed on its external surface. The receiver retains an insert 18 having a display surface 22, visible when the shoe is being worn and adapted for the display of information. The display surface may carry a brand or other design and/or emit light or sound by means of a suitable emission device. An accessory (figs. 4-7) for a shoe comprises a mount (42) for securing to a shoe, the mount having a display surface adapted to be visible when the shoe is being worn. The mount preferably holds an insert (54) of the kind mentioned above. An insole (80) is also provided, having a display surface, preferably disposed on an insert (90) for the display of information when the insole is in place in a shoe.
Patent GB-2407196-A (GB)
Title: Programmable sign
Inventor: WELCH JOHN EDWARD
IPC: G09F21/04
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: FIGURES 1 and 2 show a programmable sign 1 of general flat form having a full size alphanumeric keyboard array 2 on one side and a front verification screen 4 adjacent said array. Rear face 5 of the sign has a message display screen 6 that may be arranged, in use, towards a person to whom the message is intended. Handles 8 and 9 are provided spaced from the keyboard. The sign may be used by a taxi driver to display the name of a passenger to be collected from an airport terminal.
Patent GB-2394716-A (GB)
Title: Room-temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition
Inventor: SAKAMOTO TAKAFUMI
IPC: C09D183/04
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: Provided is a room-temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition including (I) an organopolysiloxane, and (II) a silane compound containing silicon-bonded hydrolysable groups and/or a partial hydrolysis-condensation product thereof. The organopolysiloxane (I) is a condensation product of (A) an organosiloxane which includes R3SiO1/2 units wherein R represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group and SiO4/2 units, in which the molar ratio R3SiO1/2 to SiO4/2 is 0.6 to 1.2, and further includes less than 2.0% by weight of silicon-bonded hydroxyl groups, and (B) a diorganopolysiloxane with molecular chain terminals blocked with functional group-containing silyl groups. This composition generates a cured product or coating film with good transparency and good strength, which is useful as a coating material for electrical or electronic components or circuits, a sealant for liquid crystal display elements, and an antifouling paint for underwater structures.