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Patent GB-2372644-A (GB)
Title: MOS circuit for lowering forward voltage drop of diodes
Inventor: OHLSSON TONY
IPC: H02M3/335
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A circuit for lowering the effective voltage drop of a semi-conductor diode D1. The circuit includes a first Metal Oxide Semi-conductor (MOS) device M1 connected in parallel with the diode. A bias voltage which is close to but lower than the threshold voltage is applied to the MOS device. When a forward voltage is applied to the diode, this voltage is added to the source to drain voltage of the MOS device which turns it on. The MOS device then bypasses the diode to effectively overcome the inherent forward voltage drop of the diode. The circuit is advantageously applied to a rectifier circuit to reduce input voltage requirements and improve the efficiency of the rectifier. A second MOS device may be provided to establish a bias voltage for the first MOS device.
Patent GB-2374766-A (GB)
Title: Downloading cellular communication network-dependent software
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: H04W4/029
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus (10) for, downloading cellular communication network-dependent software to a software downloadable radio terminal (5) is described. An estimate or forecast of the likely network connection needs for an individual user is determined and network-dependent software for one or more networks (2,3) downloaded to the user's terminal before connection is required. Optionally the user may also be pre-registered at the network(s) (2,3). One advantage provided to the user is the saving of time because the terminal (5) is prepared for operation with a new network (2,3) in advance. Other benefits can be obtained by choosing the time of download of the software to be beneficial with respect to one or more aspects of operation of the terminal (5) or a communication resource used for the software download.
Patent GB-2367130-A (GB)
Title: Method of evaluating formation resistivity at a selected depth of investigation
Inventor: HAGIWARA TERUHIKO
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: A method for radially profiling a property of a formation around a borehole comprises obtaining a plurality of property measurements associated with a corresponding plurality of investigation depths; and determining from the plurality of property measurements a plurality of estimated property values in a corresponding plurality of predetermined radial zones. The method preferably comprises using a first tool to obtain at a given position in the borehole property (e.g. resistivity) measurements in multiple regions of investigation around the borehole; using a second tool to obtain a related property (e.g. porosity) measurement in a specific radial zone around the borehole; and determining from the property measurements in multiple regions an estimated property value for each of a plurality of predetermined radial zones around the borehole, wherein one of the plurality of radial zones is said specific radial zone. The first downhole tool is preferably a resistivity tool, and the second downhole tool is preferably a nuclear magnetic resonance tool.
Patent GB-2372575-A (GB)
Title: Method for forming a sachet
Inventor: DINCHEVA MARIA
IPC: G03F7/00
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: The invention provides a photopolymer package for use in making a hand stamp plate, the package consisting of a sachet containing a photocurable liquid polymer, the walls of the sachet being formed of material capable of being released from the cured photopolymer. Methods for the formation of the package and the hand stamp plate are also provided. The invention eliminates the requirement for the use of a backing layer in the package and thereby offers significant advantages over the prior art in terms of cost and efficiency.
Patent GB-2367325-A (GB)
Title: Safety net
Inventor: CJEPA VLADO
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A safety net <B>1</B> for an opening <B>11</B> comprises a plurality of straps <B>2</B> in a grid arrangement. The straps <B>2</B> consist of seatbelt webbing or a similar material. The safety net <B>1</B> also comprises anchoring means <B>4, 14, 25</B> for anchoring the ends of the straps to the perimeter <B>10</B> of the opening <B>11</B>. The anchoring means <B>4, 14, 25</B> are adjustable to allow the net to fit openings of different sizes. Each anchoring means <B>4, 14, 25</B> comprises a metal plate having a first portion for attaching to the perimeter of the opening and a second portion with spaced slots through which the end of a strap is threaded. The two portions may be areas of a unitary anchor plate (4, fig. 3) or be hingeably connected to form the anchor plate (fig. 6). Alternatively the first and second portions may be releasably connected to form a quick release anchor (figs. 7a, 7b and 8).
Patent GB-2370348-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator heat exchanger
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE
IPC: F28D9/02
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A heat exchanger to save energy by transferring heat from extracted air to air drawn in, comprising a stack of vacuum-formed, six-sided, parallel plates 70 sealed in pairs at their edges 90, with flow channels 92 defined by zig-zag walls 72, 73 and which are assembled into an enclosure 1 wherein air path 7, and air path 8 cross, flowing via alternate pairs of plates 70 and assisted by fans 10 and 11. Grilles (fig 5 ,16-19) slide onto, and hold spaced-apart, plates 70 so that pairs of plates are alternately open via spaces (98) or closed off by bars (97) thereby defining inlets 63, 64 and outlets 65, 66.
Patent GB-2380009-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and automated method of contract drafting
Inventor: MORCINIEC MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and automated method of drafting contracts in a structured model-based manner, re-using existing information. A drafting tool assigns appropriate values to descriptors as defined by a chosen formal contract model. A formatter downloads a layout model and tools from a modeller for creating a structured textual contract on the basis of a contract image stored in an image repository. Reference tags generated by an encoder are used for associating the descriptors of the formal contract to the descriptors of the structured textual contract. The encoder then assembles the required contract according to the descriptors using the drafting tool.
Patent GB-2363248-A (GB)
Title: PQ enhanced dual stage servo controller
Inventor: ELL TRAVIS E
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: A servo controller (250) controls the servo system in a disc drive (110). A proportional integrator component (166) receives the target track signal indicative of a target track and a measured track signal indicative of actual or measured data head position. During seek mode, the proportional integrator (166) provides an output signal based on the measured track signal and the target track signal. A profile generator component (170) provides a profile signal based on the output signal from the proportional integrator (166). A coarse actuator (120) is driven based on the profile signal. A filter component (252) is coupled to the profile generator (170) and filters the profile signal to provide a filtered profile signal. The fine actuator (127) is driven based on the filtered profile signal.
Patent GB-2385647-A (GB)
Title: Method and kit of parts for fitting furniture onto a wall
Inventor: HARVEY CHARLES JOHN
IPC: A47B95/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A method and kit of parts for fitting furniture onto a wall comprising the steps of fixing a first side piece (12a) to the wall such that it can rotate relative to the wall, securing top and bottom back pieces (14a, b) and a second side piece to the first side piece to form a rigid back structure, adjusting the rigid back structure until it is vertical on the wall and securing it in place; loosely fixing first and second side boards (16a) to the side pieces such that the side boards can rotate in their own plane, adjusting the side boards until the front edges are vertical and securing the side boards to the side pieces in that position. The side pieces, which are preferably aluminium extrusions, may include a channel running along their length in which the thickness of the side boards is a sliding fit. A plurality of slotted holes (48) may be provided, along the length of an inner wall of the channel, orientated substantially perpendicular to the length of the channels; these allow for adjustment of the side boards position relative to the side pieces to cope with uneven floors or walls.
Patent GB-2388037-A (GB)
Title: Trouser massager
Inventor: TSAI SAM
IPC: A61H23/02
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A trouser-type massager mainly comprises a trouser architecture 5, a plurality of low-frequency wave generators 4 and flexible massage pads 6, and a conductive cord (63). In the trouser architecture 5, a plurality of flexible massage pads 6 is mounted to surround a user's thighs and buttocks. Through the conductive cord (63) buried in a trouser seam (51), the low-frequency generators 4 can be connected with the circuits of the flexible massage pads 6 so as to create waves to massage human body via silicon film surfaces of the massage pads.
Patent GB-2379246-A (GB)
Title: Supporting arm for an aircraft door
Inventor: BUCHS WOLFGANG
IPC: E05D3/06
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A supporting arm for an aircraft door is made from a fibre composite and includes outer skin elements and U shaped connections at both ends to allow the arm to be pivotally connected to the fuselage and the door. To improve the thermal insulation of the supporting arm and to reduce weight, the body of the arm is formed from individual structural elements 5,6,21-26,30-36 covered by a skin. The space between the elements can be hollow or filled with a light weight foam material.
Patent GB-2387873-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle wheel trims
Inventor: CLARK PETER JOHN
IPC: B60B7/14
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A wheel trim (10) has means for attachment to a vehicle wheel (13) in the form of a plurality of butterfly fasteners (14). Each butterfly fastener (14) includes a stem (15) arranged to pass through an opening (11) in the wheel trim and an aligned opening (12) in the vehicle wheel (13).
Patent GB-2395371-A (GB)
Title: Mains adaptor having a dimmer control
Inventor: DENHAM ANDREW
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: An adaptor having a control 1 providing a means of varying the output voltage across the adaptor socket 3. The adaptor is used to provide control over the light level provided by a lamp 4 plugged into the adaptor.
Patent GB-2396922-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system for measuring belt friction
Inventor: PARKIN ROBERT
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A mechanism (10) for measuring the coefficient of friction of the surface of a belt (11) comprises a disc (12) rotatably mounted on a bracket (13). The disc is applied to the surface of the belt under the force of a spring (16) and is driven to rotate when the belt is in motion. Rotation of the disc is resisted by an electric motor (17). Movement of the disc is monitored by a sensor (18). Signals from the sensor are fed to a data processing unit (19) which controls the motor. The mechanism can be used to measure static or dynamic friction.
Patent GB-2390419-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the operation of cooling systems provided with two evaporators
Inventor: CHUNG EUI YEOP
IPC: F25D11/02
Filed: 2002-12-31
Abstract: A method for controlling the operation of a cooling system. The cooling system has two evaporators located within separate storage spaces and control means to measure the temperature of each storage space. The measured temperatures are compared and the amount of refrigerant introduced into each evaporator adjusted accordingly. The amount of refrigerant introduced may be adjusted by varying the opening ratio of a valve unit installed at a branch point of a refrigerant pipe connected to each evaporator. The control may stop the operation of a compressor if the temperature of storage spaces is below a lower temperature limit. Alternatively, the method includes the step of after either a first cycle or a second cycle is completed, operating a compressor while a valve unit is closed for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the method further includes the step of intermittently operating a first cycle fan associated with the first cycle expansion unit and a second cycle fan associated with a second cycle expansion unit after the operation of a compressor is stopped.
Patent GB-2380335-A (GB)
Title: Battery terminal with torsion spring bias
Inventor: CHAN SAI-FAI
IPC: H01M50/298
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A battery terminal comprises a contact 2, a torsional biassing part, for example torsion beam 4, and a support 3. The contact may be looped and the contact part 7 of the poop may extend through the wall of a battery compartment (figure 2). The support 3 may form a solder contact and extend outside the battery-holding compartment. A battery in a battery compartment may be biassed onto the contact by a separate spring located between the compartment wall and an end of the battery remote from its contacts (figure 3, not shown).
Patent GB-2395310-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system performance counter
Inventor: FLAUTNER KRISZTIAN
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A performance counter accumulates a value by periodically adding a variable increment value representing the amount of work performed. The increment value can be varied in dependence upon the processor clock frequency and may be adjusted under hardware and/or software control.
Patent GB-2399547-A (GB)
Title: Extendable pushchair handle
Inventor: DERBYSHIRE CHRISTIAN
IPC: B62B9/20
Filed: 2003-03-19
Abstract: The Extendable Pushchair Handle can be attached within seconds by fixing brackets (8) and fixed wheel bracket (7) to the upright bars on the pushchair with finger screws(9). These will also adjust the height by sliding the bars up or down to the required height. The grub screw (4) can be loosened to allow bars (1) and (2) to slide telescopically to adjust with width. The handle can be fitted to the pram or pushchair by attaching the adjustable wheel (6) (which is pre fixed to bars 1 and 2) to the fixed wheel bracket (7) with the plastic bolt (5). This will adjust the angle of the handle. The handle can be easily removed and re-fitted by removing and re-fitting bolts (5).
Patent GB-2394295-A (GB)
Title: Position sensing apparatus utilising signals induced in two resonators placed on a moving member
Inventor: HOWARD MARK ANTHONY
IPC: G01D5/20
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: There is described an inductive position sensor in which a signal generator applies a excitation signal to an excitation winding formed on a first member, the excitation winding being electromagnetically coupled to at least two resonant circuits formed on a second member which are spaced from each other along a measurement path. The excitation windings are shaped so that the electromagnetic coupling between the exciting winding and each of the resonators varies along the measurement path. In this way, by applying an excitation signal to the excitation winding, respective different signals are induced in the resonators which depend upon the relative position of the first and second members. The resonant frequencies of the resonators may differ such that the induced signals are in phase quadrature. Alternatively the excitation signal may have components associated with the resonant frequency of the resonators. The relative strength of the induced signal may indicate the position.
Patent GB-2397358-A (GB)
Title: Seat adjuster system including a hydro-formed torsion tube
Inventor: HENSLEY LEONARD K
IPC: B60N2/16
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A seat adjuster system includes a fluid-formed shaft (51/53) and an elongate member (59) having an aperture (65). The member (59) is affixed to the shaft (51/53) by engagement of the shaft (51/53) with the aperture (65) without welding. The shaft (51/53) is preferably a torsion tube for an automotive seat and is preferably an interference fit with the member (59) which is preferably a lever.
Patent GB-2389995-A (GB)
Title: Mobile device executing an automatic calling function upon detection of an open state
Inventor: GESHIRO MAMORU
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A mobile device enabled for movement between an open and a closed state, comprises a storage unit for storing at least one telephone number, a selection section enabling a user to select a telephone number from the storage unit while toe device is in a closed state, a display unit for displaying the selected telephone number, a circuit for detecting an open/close state of the device, and a control section for automatically establishing a call to the selected telephone number when an open state of the device is detected. Also disclosed is a switch to activate or deactivate the automatic call originating mode and a method for using the device.
Patent GB-2387607-A (GB)
Title: Electrowinning cell
Inventor: HUENS JEAN-LOUIS
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An electrowinning cell, having a tank 20 with an opened upper end defined by a tank edge, electrolyte within the tank and a plurality of flat, metallic electrode plates (40, 50 fig 2) disposed within the tank in side-by-side, spaced-apart, parallel relationship. Adjacent electrode plates define an electrode gap therebetween. An injector manifold 96 is disposed at the bottom of the tank for feeding electrolyte into the tank at locations through inlets 98 below the electrode plates. A collector grid, comprised of a plurality of collectors having ports 106, define an upper level of electrolyte by collecting the electrolyte from the tank. The ports are disposed in spaced-apart relationship within the open upper end defined by the tank edge. The collector grid and the injector creating a flow of electrolyte upward between the plates as the electrolyte flows from the manifold locations below the plates to the ports.
Patent GB-2409702-A (GB)
Title: Self erecting rainwater collection tank
Inventor: TRINCAS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A tank (1) comprises a waterproof floor (2) , semi-rigid continuous waterproof walls (4), a flexible seal (5) joining them and acting as a hinge, so that when empty the walls extend generally parallel to the floor. When rainwater collects on the floor it acts on the walls to urge them to a substantially vertical position. Preferably a portion of the wall (11, Figure 3) extends beyond the join with the hinge to protect the hinge. The tank may optionally include a tap, overflows, a pump, cover and/or water sterilisation means.
Patent GB-2398306-A (GB)
Title: Extruded reinforced structural member
Inventor: REDSHAW ADRIAN
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A member comprises a web (62) of an extruded first material, preferably a mixture of plastics, containing at least one reinforcement (72, 74), which is preferably surface roughened metal. The member may comprise a plurality of webs, flanges (68, 70) and reinforcements which are arranged such that the reinforcements lie parallel the longitudinal axis of the sheets and the sheet portions are thin compared to the reinforcements. Also disclosed is a die (Figures 9-12) which is suitable for use in an extrusion process to produce a member as disclosed above.
Patent GB-2397040-A (GB)
Title: Substrate treatment device and method and encoder scale treated by this method
Inventor: ELLIN ALEXANDER DAVID SCOTT
IPC: B23K26/04
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: The invention provides a substrate treatment method and apparatus to produce a pattern on the substrate (10). Embodiments show a substrate (10) in the form of a rotary encoder ring (10) having a pattern of marks producable by means of a laser treatment device (122) controllable by a controller (100, 110) to produce the pattern in the correct manner whilst there is continuous relative displacement between the ring (10) and the laser treatment device (122).
Patent GB-2397429-A (GB)
Title: Gaming methods and apparatus using interchangeable symbols
Inventor: WHITE MICHAEL L
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: Methods of playing games of chance and gaming devices and systems comprising a display of a plurality of symbols where at least one symbol mays be interchanged with another symbol of the plurality of symbols. After a combination of symbols is randomly generated and the results are displayed to a player, the player may have the opportunity to interchange at least one displayed symbol with another symbol in order to configure a more advantageous symbol arrangement. Interchanging may include transposing, sliding, or moving one or more symbols that are generated by way of a random process. Furthermore, interchanging may include a slide game or wraparound type movement of symbols or trading a symbol provided by an exterior source. Additionally, the interchanging opportunity maybe limited by way of constraints applied to movement of the symbols, time for interchanging, or other criteria, and may be conditioned on placing an additional or side bet.
Patent GB-2413930-A (GB)
Title: Poultry nest box with pivoted floor
Inventor: FORD KEN
IPC: A01K31/16
Filed: 2004-05-15
Abstract: A nest box has pivoted floor sections 4 and 5 which can be rotated to a vertical position to prevent birds from sleeping in the nest box and to remove droppings through the bottom of the box. When the nest box is in use, the floor sections slope down towards an intermediate conveyor belt 3 which is of slatted form so that eggs collect on the conveyor but droppings pass through. The conveyor is concave transverse to the direction of travel (see Fig 4) and is flanked by raised projections (Fig 5, 22) carrying pivoted flaps(Fig 5, 26). When the floor sections rotate, the flaps move upwards to retain eggs on the conveyor. Simultaneous rotation of cam rods and pivot rod (Fig 2, 13) causes the cam fingers (Fig 5, 30) to push flaps (Fig 5, 26) towards vertical.
Patent GB-2414417-A (GB)
Title: Board game
Inventor: DAVIES PAUL
IPC: A63F3/02
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A game comprises a playing board 10 of a shape comprising four or more sides forming at least two pairs of non-adjacent sides 14, 15, 16, 17 and a number of game pieces 12. The playing board 10 is divided into a number of piece zones 11, the piece zones 11 arranged as a tiled pattern filing the playing board 10 so that each zone 11 borders at least one other zone 11. The number of zones 11 between the sides of the pairs of non-adjacent sides 14, 15, 16, 17 is the same. The game pieces 12 are the same size and shape as the piece zones 11 and have a plurality of different markings 13(a), 13(b), the number of different markings 13 being equal to the number of pairs of non-adjacent sides 14, 15, 16, 17 on the playing board 10. The markings 13 indicate a link across the piece. The board 10 could be a shape exhibiting rotational symmetry and can be a regular polygonal shape, such as a square, rectangle or hexagon, and each pair of non-adjacent sides 14, 15, 16, 17 could be marked by the same colour. The game pieces 12 may have more than one link, possibly one link to each side of the game piece, and can be opaque or transparent and reversible. The game can be implemented with actual, tangible, components or via a computer using images.
Patent GB-2415418-A (GB)
Title: Lifting using plural aircraft
Inventor: BRINSON PAUL
IPC: B64C37/02
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A method of lifting an object 10 using two or more aircraft 11, 12, each of which have their own individual flight control systems, wherein a substantially inflexible member 20 is connected between at least a first and second aircraft 11, 12 and the object 10 is secured to said inflexible member 20, and further where the flight control system of at least one of the aircraft is operated remotely. One aircraft may be operated remotely from another aircraft via radio waves, micro-waves or via data carrying lines, or alternatively some or all aircraft may be operated from a remote control station. Each aircraft may be connected to the inflexible member 20 by universal joints to allow movement which may be damped by an actuator.