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Patent GB-2388201-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal device
Inventor: GEISOW ADRIAN DEREK
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A liquid crystal device comprises first and second opposed spaced-apart cell walls,1,2 enclosing a layer of a liquid crystal material 7. Electrodes 8,9 are provided on at least one cell wall for applying an electric field across at least some of the liquid crystal material. The first cell wall 1 is provided with a first surface layer 3 substantially comprising a polymerised aligned mesogenic material, which surface layer is in contact with the liquid crystal material 7. Preferably the alignment of the polymerised mesogenic material is substantially uniform across substantially the entire area of the display. The inner surface of the second cell wall 2 may be provided with a similar second surface layer 4, preferably wherein the anchoring energy and/or order parameter of the liquid crystal adjacent the two surface layers is different.
Patent GB-2373487-A (GB)
Title: Seatbelt retractor where amount of slack in seatbelt is controlled corresponding to the degree of collision danger
Inventor: MIDORIKAWA YUKINORI
IPC: B60R21/015
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: An automotive vehicle passenger restraint and protection system comprises a seatbelt, a powered seatbelt retractor and protractor, preferably a motor 10, and a seatbelt buckle attachment and detachment sensor 16. The control system 14, 15 includes a danger of collision detecting system 89 that preferably monitors the vehicles speed, operation of the brake pedal and steering wheel, and detects the ambient light level and presence of rain. When the seatbelt is detected to be attached (see figure 46) , the motor retracts the slack in the seatbelt and then protracts a small amount of the seatbelt to a specific looseness, so providing sufficient slack to aid the occupants comfort. If no danger is detected a first amount of slack is provided (fig 47), but if danger is detected, only a second smaller amount of slack is provided (fig 48). The amount of slack or looseness may be altered in response to one or more collision detection sensor outputs 90, 91, 92, 93 ,94 so as to increase the speed of retraction or reduce the amount of protraction if the danger indication has increased.
Patent GB-2378650-A (GB)
Title: Preventing skin wrinkles
Inventor: HODGKINSON VANESSA
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: Skin wrinkles are prevented or alleviated by applying to the skin in the region of the orbital margin of the eye a self adhesive plastics or paper based patch 1 which is left in position overnight. The patch may be transparent and supplied on a backing sheet; have rounded corners; be round or kidney shaped; and may include an active ingredient for delivery to the skin.
Patent GB-2374741-A (GB)
Title: Door operator control
Inventor: CRIMMINS TERENCE
IPC: E05F15/16
Filed: 1999-04-20
Abstract: Switches for operating open, close, stop and learn functions are located on the controller to facilitate installation, maintenance and programming by a service provider at the door operator.
Patent GB-2384126-A (GB)
Title: Optical pulse generator
Inventor: JENNINGS MARTYN ROBERT
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: An electromagnetic radiation multiple pulse generator comprises a radiation source 2 for producing discrete pulses of radiation 24, 28, 32, a splitter 6 for splitting each pulse along several transmission paths 7-14 and a combiner 16 for combining the split pulses to produce output pulses 26, 30, 34. In the preferred embodiment optical pulses are used and the transmission paths are optical fibre delay lines. In one embodiment the fibres have different lengths/delays so that each input pulse produces a train of output pulses as in figure 1. The delays may be selected to produce one single output pulse of longer duration (fig. 3a), or some of the delays may be equal to produce other pulse shapes (fig. 3b and 3c). In a further embodiment the delay lines may have switches to enable or disable individual paths (see 100-108 in fig. 2). Applications include communications/signalling, target sensing and unique signature pulses for secure communications.
Patent GB-2380794-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline inspection pigs for locating defects in pipline walls
Inventor: PAIGE DAVID
IPC: G01N29/22
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: Pipeline pig comprises at least one transmit transducer T for transmitting ultrasound energy circumferentially around the pipeline wall 8, and at least one associated receive transducer R located adjacent the transmit transducer T, the arrangement being such that, for a given defect 10 in the pipeline wall 8, ultrasound energy travelling circumferentially within the pipeline wall 8 is incident on the defect 10, part of said energy being reflected by the defect 10 circumferentially back to the receive transducer R in the form of a first data stream, and the remainder of said energy passing through the defect 10 to be attenuated thereby and thence travelling circumferentially of the wall to the receive transducer R in the form of a second data stream, interpretation of the first and second data streams enabling the location and/or sizing of the defect 10 to be determined.
Patent GB-2402283-A (GB)
Title: Animal Tracker
Inventor: SCOTT MALCOLM FREDRICK
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2003-05-31
Abstract: A device fitted to any animal by means of a collar or internal insertion by which the exact whereabouts of the animal can be determined to one metre. The device uses the global positioning satellite system to map the precise position of the animal, relaying this information to a suitable receiving unit, ie a computer or mobile device. This device could be extended in its use to also include lost lugage, valuable items or people.
Patent GB-2404749-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval using smart symbols
Inventor: PHILLIPS CHRISTOPHER FRANK
IPC: G06K9/32
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: Information concerning an entity can be obtained by capturing an image including a representation of the entity and by comparing the image to stored representations. Information relating to the entity can thereby be identified and outputted. The comparing can be performed either locally or remotely to the capturing of the image. In one embodiment, a mobile device such as a mobile telephone comprising a camera captures an image of the representation and transmits it to a server. The server then performs the comparing, retrieves the information relating to the entity and returns it to the mobile device for outputting.
Patent GB-2407306-A (GB)
Title: Roof box
Inventor: BARANOV SERGEY
IPC: B60R9/055
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: A roof box has a cover with sunscreen panel 1, which prevents main cover 6 from heating in the sun. Sunscreen panel has holes at the front and at the back 2, on the sides 3 and on top 4 as shown in Fig 1. These holes allow ventilation of the air space 8, which is shown in Fig 2, during the movement of the vehicle and when it is parked.
Patent GB-2409521-A (GB)
Title: Gradient coil apparatus and method of assembly thereof
Inventor: FEENAN PETER
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A gradient coil assembly (22) and a method for manufacturing the gradient coil assembly is provided. The gradient coil assembly includes a first tube (30) extending along an axis including a first conductor. The assembly further includes a second tube (28) disposed generally concentrically about the first tube wherein an inner space is defined between the first and second tubes. The second tube includes a second conductor. Finally, the assembly includes a fiber composite structure (60,60',60'') disposed in the inner space operatively associated with the first and second tubes to increase a stiffness of the assembly.
Patent GB-2398416-A (GB)
Title: Determining pulse width and justification values in a laser print apparatus
Inventor: MARSHALL JOHN D
IPC: B41J2/44
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A laser print apparatus 100A includes a memory 108 for storing a multi-bit image including a plurality of pixels. Each pixel is represented by an N-bit value, wherein N is greater than one. A modulation code generator analyzes three adjacent pixels. The three adjacent pixels include a left pixel, a center pixel, and a right pixel. The modulation code generator is configured to generate a pulse width value based on the value of the center pixel, and a justification value based on the values of the left pixel and the right pixel. A laser print engine 130 forms an output pixel on media based on the pulse width value and the justification value.
Patent GB-2395705-A (GB)
Title: Attachment coupling device for heavy machinery
Inventor: LIM JONG HYUK
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: An attachment coupling device is designed to releasably connect a variety of attachments to an arm and a push link of heavy machinery such as hydraulic excavators. The attachment coupling device comprises a pair of mounting brackets fixedly secured to the attachment, each bracket having first and second hooks spaced apart with each other. Another major element of the coupling device is a coupler which includes, a fixed plate affixed to the arm and the push link, a pair of fixed coupling pins each protruding outwardly from the fixed plate for engagement with the first hook of each of the mounting brackets, a paw of movable coupling pins for movement between a retracted release position and an extended coupling position wherein the respective one of the movable pins comes into engagement with the second hook of each of the mounting brackets, and an actuator for causing movement of the movable coupling pins.
Patent GB-2396855-A (GB)
Title: Combination cable reel
Inventor: HARTLEY BRIAN
IPC: H02G11/02
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A cable reel arrangement is provided in which the reel arrangement includes a rotatable member to accommodate a drum for a main elongate member. The rotatable member being driven by drive means such as an electric motor or when the electric motor is not operational may be manually turned in order to wind and unwind the main elongate member The reel arrangement also including a tail elongate member for coupling to a supply for the main elongate member such as main water or electricity supply. Electrical power to drive the electric motor may be tapped from the elongate member when an electrical cable.
Patent GB-2400613-A (GB)
Title: Plasma deposition method
Inventor: LAERMER FRANZ
IPC: H01J37/32
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: Method for depositing a layer on a wafer via plasma-induced reactions in the vapour phase, where the layer is deposited by radiofrequency excitation of the plasma, by means of radiofrequency power. The radiofrequency power is low-frequency modulated and can be clocked. The excitation may be varied between a radiofrequency character and a low frequency character so that the layer stress minimisation can be performed. An upper showerhead electrode 2 may be used, with a matching network 6 connected between the electrode 2 and the radiofrequency generator 7.
Patent GB-2402117-A (GB)
Title: Rocker arrangement for a rail vehicle wheelset
Inventor: HEWITT PAUL
IPC: B61F5/30
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: The rocker arrangement comprises a rocker member 32 and an adaptor member 28, the rocker member 32 and the adaptor member 28 having co-operating surfaces, e.g. part-spherical, arranged to allow the rocker member 32 to tilt relative to the adaptor member 28, and a resiliently deformable component 38 arranged to apply a restoring force in the event of tilting of the rocker member 32 relative to the adaptor member 28. The adapter member 28 cooperates with an axle of the wheelset and the rocker member 32 is rigidly secured in a saddle 16. The deformable component 38 comprises rubber or rubber-like material blocks either side of the rocker member 32; they rest respective support plates 40 interconnected by a cross-member.
Patent GB-2419182-A (GB)
Title: Simulated fireplace featuring an electroluminescent and variable opacity screen
Inventor: O'NEILL NOEL
IPC: F21V9/40
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for producing an optical effect comprises a housing 12, an electroluminescent screen 30 comprising a supporting substrate 32, a first electrode layer 36, a layer comprising at least one electroluminescent material 38, and a second electrode layer 40, wherein the first electrode layer 36 is divided into separately excitable segments 36A-E, each segment 36A-E causing an adjacent portion 38A-E of the of the electroluminescent layer 38 to emit light when said segment 38A-E is excited; and a control unit 24 for exciting said segments 36A-E of the first electrode layer 36 in a predetermined, random or pseudo-random sequence. There may further be provided a third electrode layer (736, figure 12), a layer for providing variable opacity (638, figure 12) and a fourth electrode layer (740, figure 12), wherein the third electrode layer (736, figure 12) is divided into separately excitable segments (736A-E, figure 12), each segment (736A-E, figure 12) causing an adjacent portion of the of the variable opacity layer (638, figure 12) to change its opacity when said segment (736A-E, figure 12) is excited. The segments 36A-E, 38A-E, (736A-E, figure 12) may have a shape resembling flames. There may be provided at least one light source 16 to illuminate the screen. The light source may be an LED. There may be a simulated fuel 14 bed provided beneath the screen 30. The means for providing a variable opacity may be a liquid crystal polymer or suspended particle device.
Patent GB-2408325-A (GB)
Title: Computer pointing device
Inventor: TAN SHAN CHONG
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A pointing device 100, such as an optical mouse, includes an illumination system 104, a camera system 130, and a controller 120. The illumination system illuminates a surface over which the pointing device moves. The illumination system generates a light level determined by an illumination control signal. The camera records a plurality of images of the illuminated surface. The controller records first and second images taken by the camera at different times and determines a displacement indicative of the direction and distance the pointing device moved between the two different times. The controller also generates the illumination control signal. The illumination control signal depends on at least one of the images recorded by the camera system. In one embodiment, the surface is characterized by a reflectivity and the light level generated by the illumination system is inversely related to that reflectivity.
Patent GB-2423115-A (GB)
Title: Retractable locking device impeding opening of door in one direction
Inventor: WATSON BRIAN JOHN
IPC: E05B65/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A locking device 10 comprising a base section 12 and a retractable section 16, wherein the locking device can be mounted on a first side of one of a door frame sw or door with the retractable section in a first position extending toward the corresponding door or door frame. The retractable section is of a length to obscure a direct sight line from one side of the door to the other when in the first position and preventing the opening of the door towards the first side. The retractable section can be selectively retracted to a second position where opening of the door towards the first side is not impeded. The retractable section may be sprung-biased towards its first position. A locking device may be located on either side of a toilet door; with one device recieving a catch L and one mounting a hinge H. The locking devices may then be retracted to allow opening of the door in an emergency.
Patent GB-2412473-A (GB)
Title: Railway switch and rod assemblies for use in hollow ties connected by a rotatable assist rod
Inventor: CLICK GARY
IPC: B61L5/02
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A railroad switch comprises a switch machine 104, first and second switch rod assemblies housed in hollow ties 88 and 90 and connected by an assist rod 126. The first switch rod assembly comprises a switch rod 85 and a first basket 100. The second switch rod assembly comprises a switch rod 86 and a second basket 130. An assist rod 126 is connected between the two baskets. In use the switch machine throws the switch rod causing the basket to impart a rotation to the assist rod through the lateral movement of the basket assembly (Fig 4). The rotation of the assist rod causes the second basket (Fig 5) to move laterally and move the second end of the rails. Preferably, the basket assemblies are located between the switch machine 104 and the rails 107.
Patent GB-2419174-A (GB)
Title: Video game controller with a trackball
Inventor: HUSSAINI SAIED
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A hand-held video game controller for interaction with a computer gaming unit has thumb operated members, at least one of which is a trackball 140. In some embodiments a second smaller trackball 152 may be provided, and the trackballs may be spring mounted so that depressing it operates a micro-switch instructing the controller to continue to send the last velocity/direction sensed. The controller has a hollow casing, left and right hand grips 116a, 116b, a vibration device, a microprocessor (162, fig 3), a button pad 118 and at least one joystick 122. A switch 133 swaps the outputs of the trackball 152 and joystick 122, while switches 170,172 control trackball sensitivity. One embodiment has a D pad, two joysticks and a centrally mounted trackball (340, fig 7A).
Patent GB-2416644-A (GB)
Title: Group calling a plurality of telephone extension terminals
Inventor: ARAKI RYO
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2005-06-30
Abstract: A telephone exchange connects a plurality of telephone terminals T11, T12, T13 through a communication network that transmits voice packet, and allows the plurality of telephone terminals to communicate with each other. The telephone exchange includes: a storage unit (25), a controller (24), and a transfer unit. The storage unit stores a group table (251) representing a correspondence between a plurality of extension groups (TG1,TG2) into which the telephone terminals are classified and the telephone terminals belonging to the extension groups. The controller (24), when a connection request to one of the extension groups occurs, refers to the group table (251) and performs connection control for the telephone terminals in the corresponding extension group. The transfer unit transfers voice packets sent from the requester T14 to all of the telephone terminals that belongs to the corresponding extension group through the communication network.
Patent GB-2428406-A (GB)
Title: Tile-effect panels for decorative and display applications
Inventor: KETT GRAHAM ANDREW MELLISH
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: A three-dimensional panel of an appearance similar to that of ceramic tiling includes a substrate 1 a layer of adhesive 4 a plastic membrane covering 3 and a peel-off plastic protective outer layer 5. The panel surface has series of machined, three-dimensional, surface cuts 2 of a profile, pattern and scale similar to the grooves of grout lines found within areas of ceramic tiling. The panel perimeter may be shaped 11 and/or profiled 10. The panel may be drilled 6 prior to the application of the membrane to facilitate the subsequent attachment of display articles or the mounting and attachment of the panel itself. The panel may be machined 7 for decorative purposes or to facilitate the attachment of decorative elements either before 8 or after 9 the application of the membrane. A panel may be used decoratively or to display articles mounted upon it 12.
Patent GB-2416543-A (GB)
Title: Cell culture device
Inventor: NAGASAKI TAKESHI
IPC: C12N5/00
Filed: 2005-07-22
Abstract: A low-cost cell culture device with low cytotoxicity and improved cell adhesion is described, manufactured by a simplified coating process. At least the portion for cell culture on the surface of the cell culture device is coated with at least one of   e  -poly-L-lysine, further polymerized derivatives of   e  -poly-L-lysine and their salts.
Patent GB-2418078-A (GB)
Title: Integrated socket and cable connector
Inventor: RENFRO TIM
IPC: H01R13/193
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an integrated socket is disclosed. The socket includes a socket grid to receive one or more pins from a component, a frame coupled to the socket grid to provide structural support, and a cable receptacle integrated into the socket to receive a cable.
Patent GB-2432271-A (GB)
Title: A Cartesian RF transmitter with an adaptive amplifier power supply voltage
Inventor: MOSHE BEN-AYUN
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2005-11-15
Abstract: The power supply voltage for an RF amplifier 126 is increased to reduce transmitter distortion when nonlinearity is detected 125. If the amplifier supply voltage has been raised to the largest voltage possible but distortion remains then the input signals are attenuated 108,110. The power supply voltage for the amplifier 126 is modulated in correspondence with the amplitude of the input signal, thereby increasing efficiency. The nonlinearity detector 125 monitors the ratio of the RMS out-of-band and in-band signals at the output of the baseband loop filters (figure 2).
Patent GB-2432337-A (GB)
Title: Offset intermeshing industrial fabric seam
Inventor: DESPAULT MARC PIERRE
IPC: B29C65/56
Filed: 2005-11-22
Abstract: Disclosed are a seam area construction and associated method of making the seam, of an industrial fabric 30, such as a conveyor belt 30. Macro sized offset land areas 35, 36 are bought together in an intermeshing arrangement in order to receive a fastening means, such as a rod or pintle. This macro sizing of intermeshing areas, negating the need to cut down to, and bond at micro / individual fibre level.
Patent GB-2432595-A (GB)
Title: Direct warp selection device
Inventor: RUSH JOHN
IPC: D03C9/02
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A direct warp selection device, which can be installed directly in a loom in the path of the warp threads and is able to control the position of a single warp thread to be at the correct shed position for weft insertion according to an external mechanical signal, comprises a heddle (heald) 4 which has an open slot 5, or more than one open slot for three or more shed positions, rather than a closed eye, and which oscillates at loom speed, and of other components. The other components determine whether the warp thread is retained at one of the extremes of shed position, or is inserted into an open slot in the heddle and so is positioned by the heddle. The timing of the weaving process is such that weft insertion occurs proximal to the heddle reaching a point furthest from the warp retention point on the other components.
Patent GB-2419913-A (GB)
Title: Expandable Tubular
Inventor: SHUSTER MARK
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An expandable tubular member.
Patent GB-2426281-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lock with moveable shielding member
Inventor: HAUNSTETTER FRANK
IPC: E05B3/00
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a lock arrangement (8) for a vehicle door (1), comprising a door lock (9), an outer door handle (16) with a handle recess (17) and with an operating handle (18) movably held on the rear surface (19) of the handle recess (17), a linkage (27) or the like connected to the operating handle (18) and the door lock (9) for the purpose of releasing the door lock (9), a lock cylinder (15) for locking and unlocking the door lock (9), and a movable shielding member (39) for providing break-in protection. In order to be able to improve break-in protection for a given door lock (9), it is provided that a shaft (13) is arranged between the door lock (9) and the lock cylinder (15) and engages in a rotatable receiving member (10) on the door lock (9), in that the linkage (27) is arranged so as to extend adjacent to the shaft (13), and in that the shielding member (39) is arranged on the linkage (27) so that it at least partly covers the receiving member (10) and, upon actuation of the operating handle (18), is displaceable towards the handle recess (17).