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Patent GB-2369865-A (GB)
Title: Friction clutch with bifurcated brackets engaging a pressure plate
Inventor: VOGT SEBASTIAN
IPC: F16D13/72
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A friction clutch comprises an inexpensive cast input component 2, driven by a vehicle engine, having a series of spaced apart axially extending bifurcated fastening brackets 12 which improves supply of cooling air, thereby preventing overheating. The spaces 11 between the brackets 12 engage with complimentary radial projections (16, 17, fig 5) on pressure plate 5 so that it is rotatably held but moveable axially with respect to the component 2. A housing plate 3 having lugs 39 is connected to the input component 2 via bolts 10 which pass though apertures in the lugs 39 extend between legs (23) and engage in threaded holes in base parts (24) of the brackets 12. The radial projections (16, 17) also project axially and define knife edges or bezels around which diaphragm spring 21 swivels in order to press the pressure plate 5 onto a clutch plate, thereby engaging the clutch. The housing plate 3 may be provided with centring lips (18) which extend over walls (8) of legs (23), this reduces centrifugal loading on the brackets 12.
Patent GB-2379073-A (GB)
Title: Driving method and circuit of organic light emitting diode
Inventor: CHEN YU-ZHONG
IPC: G09G3/32
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: An array of organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs) 30 includes a plurality of columns and rows. Voltage selecting means S1 are coupled to each column, and voltage selecting means S2 are coupled to each row. To illuminate OLED 32 a voltage V<SB>DH</SB> is applied to the corresponding column and a voltage V<SB>SL</SB> is applied to the corresponding row. V<SB>DH</SB> is larger than V<SB>SL</SB> and the difference between V<SB>DH</SB> and V<SB>SL</SB> is larger than the conducting voltage of the OLED, thus causing a forward bias and illuminating OLED 32. To ensure that the remaining OLEDs do not illuminate, a voltage V<SB>DL</SB> is applied to all other columns and a voltage V<SB>SH</SB> is applied to all other rows. V<SB>SH</SB> is larger than V<SB>DL</SB> causing a reverse bias and preventing illumination of the remaining OLEDs. This driving method prevents partial illumination of unselected OLEDs due to cross talk, and also reduces power consumption.
Patent GB-2384492-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning of internal passages of airfoils
Inventor: SCHILBE JOHN E
IPC: F01D25/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A chemical cleaning method for cleaning an internal passage of an engine-run gas turbine engine airfoil wherein the airfoil is immersed in an inorganic hydroxide medium at superambient temperature and atmospheric pressure for a short time to remove accumulated oxides and dirt from the internal passage. The hydroxide medium can comprise molten KOH and immersion times of the engine-run airfoil not exceeding 10 minutes are involved.
Patent GB-2386573-A (GB)
Title: Control mechanism for hot and cold water mixing tap
Inventor: TERRELL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: Apparatus for the washing of hands under a stream of water comprises hot water supply means 205 for receiving a hot water supply, cold water supply means 206 for receiving a cold water supply, mixing means for mixing hot and cold water from said hot water supply and from said cold water supply. Control means adjust the flow of hot and cold water, and solid state circuitry 201-206 is provided to produce power for said control means from the temperature differential between said hot and cold water supplies. The electrical power is derived from generator modules arranged to be heated on one side by said hot water supply and cooled on the other side by said cold water supply.
Patent GB-2387995-A (GB)
Title: Multi-mode portable telecommunication terminal with Dielectric Resonator Antenna
Inventor: EFTHYMIOU NEKTARIA
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of Dielectric Resonator Antenna (DRA) systems in portable telecommunication devices to enable communication to different networks to be carried out simultaneously. For example, target network signal quality checks can be made on a GSM network while communication in a UMTS network continues without the use of compress mode. The system comprises two or more transceiver chains having receiving and transmitting components connected to the antenna means and operating on different frequency bands; wherein the antenna means includes a DRA. Since DRA's can provide high isolation between frequencies, the measurements will be accurate, due to the reduction of the noise between the frequencies used by different networks. Dielectric Resonator Antennas are antennas with high radiation efficiency and are a good match to most commonly used transmission lines and they are small in size.
Patent GB-2380545-A (GB)
Title: Calibrating a colour printing device
Inventor: WU YIFENG
IPC: H04N1/23
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A tiered calibration process (200) is provided for use in colour printing devices (104). A first tier calibration or coarse calibration is performed based on measured luminance values from a test print (132). If the measured values are different than the desired values, then linearization parameters maintained in one-dimensional look-up tables (124) are modified to reduce the difference. A second tier calibration or fine calibration is then performed based on measured luminance and chrominance values in a subsequent test print (132). If the measured values are different than the desired values, then the applicable colour conversion parameters maintained in a multi-dimensional look-up table (120) are modified to reduce the difference. The fine calibration may also be conducted without having performed the coarse calibration.
Patent GB-2385604-A (GB)
Title: Modular tufting machine
Inventor: BENNETT NEALE
IPC: D05C15/20
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: The modular tufting machine comprises a main body with at least one bar 26,28 designed to reciprocate in a direction perpendicular to the direction in which a backing medium 106 is fed through the machine. The machine has a number of modules which comprise a frame 54,66 that is fixed to the main body, a number of needle holders 42,44,48 slidably supported in each frame and a needle attached 58 to each needle holder with the needles being arranged in a line defining a needle plane 46 and with alternate needle holders extending in opposite directions from the needle plane. Each needle holder has an engagement portion 115 and the at least one reciprocating bar can engage with the engagement member, e.g. with a latch pin 32, so as to selectively drive a latched needle holder. The needle holder may include a rod designed to pass through an aperture with a complementary shape in the frame so as to provide greater rigidity. The needle holder may be formed as a flat plate and be received in a slot in the frame to help prevent rotation of the holder. The needle holder is preferably biassed in a direction away from the backing medium by a resilient element placed between the needle holder and the frame.
Patent GB-2392313-A (GB)
Title: Static magnet electric generator
Inventor: MONCRIEFFE ADRIAN
IPC: H02K53/00
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: An electric generator includes permanent magnets GCF1, electromagnets GCF2 and coils GCF3 arranged so that the electromagnets can cause fluctuations in the magnetic fields produced by the permanent magnets GCF1. As these magnetic fields are caused to move across the coils GCF3 current is produced.
Patent GB-2376900-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to games controllers
Inventor: RICE MICHAEL JOSEPH PATRICK
IPC: A63F13/06
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: A controller is disclosed, especially but not exclusively, for use in combination with an exercise apparatus. The controller comprises in one arrangement a handlebar assembly and one or more input devices, of at least one of the input device being responsive to movement of the handlebars. The controller may include a support such as a handlebar stem, and may provide output signals to a microprocessor in turn to control operation of a programme running on the microprocessor.
Patent GB-2383650-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling air/fuel ratio for adjusting fuel supply to an engine.
Inventor: JESION GERALD
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A method for controlling air to fuel operation of an engine in which the engine is supplied fuel from both a fuel purging system(fig.2) and a fuel injection system. The method includes producing a first air to fuel ratio control signal (feedback signal) in accordance with measured exhaust gas oxygen emission from the engine. Producing a second air to fuel ratio control signal (feedforward signal) in accordance with a fuel transport delay 60 (detailed in fig.3) through the fuel purging system, and combining the first and second air to fuel ratio control signals into a composite control signal which is fed to the fuel injection system. The purge system includes a valve which permits the fuel in the purging system to flow into the air intake manifold at a rate related to a duty cycle of a control signal fed to the valve. The method provides a model of the engine 14, the model representing a relationship between signal LAMBSE (lambda) and the fuel injection 12 in to the engine's cylinders, whereby signal LAMBSE represents a first estimated air /fuel ratio. A second air/fuel ratio referred to as actual LAMBSE which is based on a function of a measured exhaust gas oxygen (EGO) value.
Patent GB-2382947-A (GB)
Title: Network usage monitoring
Inventor: YANG-HUFFMAN SIEW-HONG
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A system and method for the collection of usage data from at least one node of a network 100 is provided. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a computer program product having a computer readable medium having computer logic 120 recorded thereon for the collection of usage data from at least one node of a network. The computer program product preferably includes code for receiving data from an administrative application 140, wherein such data identifies at least one node of a network. In addition, the computer program product includes code for configuring the computer program product to collect usage data from at least one of the one or more identified network nodes.
Patent GB-2385482-A (GB)
Title: Interleaving images from plural sources
Inventor: LIGHTFOOT JOHN ADRIAN
IPC: H04N5/265
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: Images information from two or more sources are interleaved for display on distinct sets of individually controllable picture elements in a display, wherein one of the sources comprises a visual imager and another comprises a radiation detector, such as a collimated gamma emission detector. Preferably 50% of the elements of one set are at most 3 picture elements away from an element of the other set. The sources are preferably at substantially the same viewpoint. The sets of picture elements may be arranged in rows or columns, or as a checkerboard. The interleaved images allow display of radiation information alongside visual information such that the latter is not obscured by the radiation image.
Patent GB-2398722-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible boot
Inventor: MORRIS SVEN CHRISTIAN
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: The application describes a collapsible boot with a soft, rollable rubber or plastics sole unit (1) and a textile upper (2). The upper extends up to form an enclosed boot and is a waterproof fabric incorporating insulation between inner and outer textile layers. A top cuff (24) is provided, also a front gusset opening (91) making it easier to put the boot on. A fastener cord (64) is anchored at the boot heel and can be used to hold the boot in its rolled-up condition. The back of the boot may have a pocket (5) to hold a bag (7); the bag in turn can be used to hold the pair of boots when they are rolled up.
Patent GB-2400907-A (GB)
Title: Electro-optical pulse rate monitor with data transfer between monitor and external device via the optical sensor
Inventor: TUDOR MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A63B71/06
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: An electro-optical pulse rate monitor 6 (for attachment to a users ear) includes a sensor 8 comprising an emitter 12 and a detector 14, an output device 24 for communicating the heart rate to a user, a data storage device 20 for storing measured data and/or operational parameters of the monitor and a data transfer device for transferring data between the data storage device and an external unit 4 via the sensor 8. Hence communication between the monitor and base station occurs via the optical emitter 12 and detector 14 of the pulse rate sensor. Communication may be either unidirectional (to download data from the monitor 6 to base station 4) or bidirectional to both download data from the monitor 6 to base station 4 and to send programming instructions to the monitor 6 from the base station 4). Data may be processed in the monitor and an audio output provided to the user, and may also be stored for later down load to the base station. The monitor is powered by a rechargeable battery 10, waterproof, and may include a number of additional devices (e.g pedometer, GPS). The monitor can be used to monitor the heart rate of a human or an animal (e.g. a racehorse).
Patent GB-2402633-A (GB)
Title: Environmental exhaust system
Inventor: HIND BRIAN
IPC: F01N3/038
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: An exhaust system comprises a pump 1, a cooling chamber 2, a non-return valve 5, a storage tank 6 and an outlet pipe 7 having an outlet valve 8. In use, exhaust gases from a vehicle internal combustion engine 10 are pumped into the cooling chamber which has a heat exchanger 3 for condensing the gases; the liquefied gases are then passed through the non-return valve and collected in the storage tank for removal later by opening the valve in the outlet pipe. The system prevents the release of harmful pollutants into the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2401911-A (GB)
Title: Fan with cooling means for a hair dryer motor
Inventor: LEE GRAND
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: A fan and motor assembly, for use in a hair dryer, comprises a fan 16 which is mounted to an output shaft of a motor (14 figure 1) such that a gap (21 figure 1) is formed between them. The fan 16 includes turbulence generating means which are arranged, in use, to generate an airflow in the gap 21 to cool the motor 14. The turbulence generating means may be apertures 22 formed in a base 18 of the fan 16, or may be a number of radially extending ribs 23 formed on a side of the base 18 adjacent the motor 14.
Patent GB-2406622-A (GB)
Title: A self-lubricating bearing
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A self lubricating bearing arrangement for use in low pressure, high frequency, small amplitude applications comprises a self lubricating liner 3 and a counterface surface 5 in close contact therewith, wherein the counterface surface 5 has a surface finish of less than 20nm and a Vickers hardness of less than 1000VPN. Preferably the surface finish of the counterface surface 5 is in the range of 5-20nm and is an electrolytically ground finish. A coating such as a chemical deposition coating, a physical vapour deposition coating or a ion plating coating maybe applied over the electrolytically ground surface. The bearing is preferably a ball bearing 4. The operating conditions of the bearing, in use, are at stresses of less than 35 MPa, at a frequency of at least 0.1Hz with amplitudes comprising small angular motions of less than Ò 12{.
Patent GB-2407307-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary towel with disposal bag
Inventor: TURPIN AMANDA
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-10-25
Abstract: An unused sanitary towel 12 is removably attached to the exterior of a disposal bag 10 for a used sanitary towel. The new towel 12 may be attached by adhesive strips 16 and may be protected by folding of the empty bag therewith. After removal of the new towel 12, a used towel may be placed in the bag 10 which may then be closed by a drawstring 13. The bag 10 may be decorated.
Patent GB-2391624-A (GB)
Title: Method for diagnosing transmissable spongiform encephalopathy
Inventor: JEFFREY MARTIN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: A method for typing a strain of a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE) in an infected animal, said method comprising detecting the presence or concentration of a peptide sequence within a cell of a particular type taken from said animal, wherein the presence or concentration of said peptide sequence within said cell type is characteristic of a particular strain of TSE.
Patent GB-2393896-A (GB)
Title: Neoprene bib for a baby
Inventor: BROWN PAUL
IPC: A41B13/10
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A bib for a baby is made of neoprene material and has a material facing on at least one side of the neoprene. The material facing may be nylon. The bib may comprise a pocket which catches any spilt food or liquid and may be formed by attaching a separate smaller piece of material 2 to the main bib material 1. This small piece of material may be attached to the main bib material by sewing mainly along the bottom edges so that in a first state (Fig 1) it lies flat against one face of the bib, but then can be turned inside out so that it in a second state (Fig 3) it protrudes from the other face of the bib. Alternatively, the pocket may be formed by virtue of the attached piece of material being wider than the bib, so that it protrudes and is permanently in the open position. The pocket material may be made of neoprene or another material.
Patent GB-2407043-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable venturi device for mixing gases for inhalation
Inventor: BOOTH CHRISTOPHER EDGERLEY
IPC: B01F23/10
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: An adjustable venturi device is disclosed for mixing gases for inhalation. The device comprises a first gas inlet (38) and a mixing chamber (50) in fluid communication with a second gas inlet (127) for introducing a second gas into the mixing chamber, first and second venturi inlets (52,54) for introducing a first gas into the mixing chamber (50), and a gas outlet by which a mixture of first and second gases can exit the mixing chamber (50). Each of the first and second venturi inlets (52,54) comprises a fluid conduit that terminates at an exit orifice (53,55) through which the first gas is introduced into the mixing chamber (50). The venturi device is switchable between a first state in which the first gas inlet (38) is in fluid communication with the first venturi inlet (52), and a second state in which the first gas inlet (38) is in fluid communication with the second venturi inlet (54).
Patent GB-2400712-A (GB)
Title: A radar safety system for detecting workmen within a danger area
Inventor: BRODIE MERVYN GEORGE EDWARD
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A safety system (10) includes sensing means in the form of a transceiver unit (20) and an output unit (30), and sensed means in the form of a radar signal deflector (100) attached to a high visibility jacket (110). The transceiver unit (20) and the output unit (30) are fitted to a mechanical digger (40). The transceiver unit (20) is operable to emit a radar signal, to receive reflected portions of that radar signal and to cause the output unit (30) to emit a warning signal upon receiving such reflected portions. The radar signal deflector (100) is arranged to reflect at least part of a radar signal incident thereon. Thus, the system (10) can be arranged such that the output unit (30) emits a warning signal when a person wearing the high visibility safety jacket (110) strays close to the mechanical digger (40).
Patent GB-2412218-A (GB)
Title: Wireless alerting system
Inventor: LORD JOHN ANDREW
IPC: G08B25/10
Filed: 2004-03-17
Abstract: An alerting system includes a GSM device 8 having a quiescent power consumption of less than 5mA, preferably less than 2mA. The system is intended for remote locations and facilities (e.g. a horse trailer) that have cellphone coverage. In the event of a fire, forced entry or other undesirable events the system issues a text message to pre-defined recipients. A microprocessor 1 actuates the GSM device after a suitable time delay.
Patent GB-2400914-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic flow meter
Inventor: WRAY TROY
IPC: G01F1/60
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: A method of obtaining a measure of flow from an electromagnetic flow meter (3) having at least one field generating coil and potential sensing electrodes. A composite excitation waveform (1) is applied to the field-generating coil. The waveform comprises at least two frequency components and a plurality of frequency components are simultaneously present for at least a portion of the waveform. The potential sensed by the potential sensing electrodes is sampled to produce a sampled output and the sampled output (5) is correlated (6) with a composite waveform based on the composite excitation waveform. The result of the correlating is used to derive a measure of flow. A measure of trend may be established in the measurements.
Patent GB-2401221-A (GB)
Title: Auditing events by comparing related event digests
Inventor: BALDWIN ADRIAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: A means of auditing records of events by providing a chain of linked events (or a digest thereof) or records and verifying the authenticity of events by comparing e.g. hashed digest values. e.g. if two events relate to the same audit record (and each is authentic) then the two events will exist in the same digest collection, thus if a comparison of the two events' hashed digest values determines them to be equal, the events are deemed authentic. Chains of events and/or digests may be built up into an audit trail by time-stamping and appending events to preceding events and/or digests as events occur.
Patent GB-2402107-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle retracting suspension
Inventor: DARBY CHRISTOPHER PAUL
IPC: B60G17/015
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle (1, fig. 1) has retractable road wheels (2, 2', fig. 1). This may allow planing. During marine travel, at least one wheel may droop below the water line. This increases drag, particularly when cornering. Suspension height sensor 22 may be arranged to detect a threshold beyond which the wheel should not be allowed to droop over water, unless mode change is in progress. When this threshold is passed, pump 18 co-operates with controller 15 to pump fluid into lower chamber 7' of actuator 5 to retract the wheel. Switchable valves 9, 19, 21, and 23 are provided to allow adjustment of fluid chamber volumes. Gas filled accumulators 11 may be provided where a hydraulic suspension is used. Numeral 42 represents an adjustable trim tab. Figure 4 shows an alternative fluid system layout, with valves 19, 19', and 110 to allow fluid to be returned to tank 18'.
Patent GB-2415335-A (GB)
Title: A proxy device for changing the data format and/or transmission parameters of communications between mobile end user terminals
Inventor: FARNHAM TIMOTHY DAVID
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to scheduling, compression and transcoding of data content for mobile terminals with limited resources, and provides a method of transferring information or content to or from a terminal dependent on a number of its parameters such as its battery level, processing resource status and memory resource status, and the link conditions. Thus for example a terminal with plenty of processor resources but a single narrowband wireless link may implement a high compression ratio in order to improve the file transfer time to the terminal, even if this requires a high de-compression processing overhead. Such a set-up may be changed during a connection session, for example if the battery runs low necessitating reduced processing. In preferred embodiments this method of transferring content is implemented using a programmable or dynamically adaptable proxy device which adjusts the transcoding and/or compression, as well as its scheduling or rate and timing of transfer of the transcoded/compressed information to and from the terminal over one or more network connections.