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Patent GB-2352775-A (GB)
Title: Variable valve timing control apparatus for i.c. engines
Inventor: SATO OSAMU
IPC: F01L1/34
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: A variable valve timing control apparatus is constructed so as to supply hydraulic pressure to an unlocking chamber (60) for unlocking a lock pin (58) only from a retarding chamber. In cranking an engine (11), a hydraulic pressure control valve (29) is controlled so as to supply the hydraulic pressure only to an advancing chamber and so as not to apply the hydraulic pressure to the unlocking chamber (60). Thereby the lock pin (58) is prevented from being unlocked in cranking the engine in advance. After that, control current of a solenoid (53) of the hydraulic pressure control valve (29) is switched to hold current (Ih) for holding the position of the camshaft phase at the point of time when a time necessary for enabling to supply the hydraulic pressure sufficient to control the camshaft phase from the completion of cranking to supply the hydraulic pressure equally to the both advancing and retarding chambers. Thereby, the hydraulic pressure is supplied also to the unlocking chamber (60) from the retarding chamber and the lock pin (58) is unlocked.
Patent GB-2348835-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning device
Inventor: EVERETT WILLIAM
IPC: B05B15/55
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: A cleaning device is disclosed which is particularly suited to cleaning a shower head (14) provided as part of a shower. The cleaning device is typically attached to the shower head (14) when the cleaning device is in use and the shower head (14) is not in use. The cleaning device typically includes a cleaning agent, such as a mild detergent, bleach or the like to affect cleaning of the shower head (14). The cleaning device may optionally include a freshener which typically contains an air freshener to fragrance the atmosphere in a room in which the shower is located.
Patent GB-2366273-A (GB)
Title: Aerial survey or inspection device with (partially) buoyant envelope
Inventor: GORTOWSKI EDMUND PETER
IPC: B64B1/00
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: The aerial survey and inspection device, eg. for engineering and structural surveys or searches for missing persons, is free flying, having control via a wireless system and remote telemetry 7, 8, 9. The device is partially buoyant in air, using an envelope or balloon containing a lighter-than-air gas, hence requiring a relatively small lifting and directional control drive system 3, 4, 6, 7. An air flow 5 may be driven by fan/propeller 3 to an air lift outlet 6 which is directional and is controlled by air outlet control unit 7. The device would be controlled by a base operator (or automatic system), and would typically relay its position, heading, and a picture of the area being observed or surveyed. The survey and inspection functions may be realised by a camera 10, 11 (and / or other sensor device(s)), relaying its data through the telemetry to the base station. A wide range of survey and inspection sensors and devices are able to be used. The device may be tethered in a fully buoyant mode of operation, eg for extended surveying in one position, and may have a quiet electric motor with the tethers providing the current path.
Patent GB-2359233-A (GB)
Title: Controlling an on-screen display using received light pattern detection apparatus
Inventor: TAKANO JUNICHI
IPC: A63F13/213
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A received light pattern detection apparatus 10 for detecting the position of an object in front of a monitor 1 comprising a detection section having photo-couplers 11, 12 arranged around the periphery of the monitor 1 to form a planar detection surface, a read control circuit formed by means of a cascade of timing circuits and an input/output interface for converting received light pattern data into a switch packet and transmitting the switch packet. Preferably the photo-couplers are arranged at uniform intervals of 10mm around the monitor. Preferably each photo-coupler comprises and LED 11 and a light receiving module 12 arranged to be on opposite sides of the monitor 1. The device allows a user to control an on-screen character by moving her/his hand in front of the monitor.
Patent GB-2371698-A (GB)
Title: Consolidating optical communication channels to occupy less bandwidth
Inventor: ABBAS GHANI ABDUL MUTTALIB
IPC: H04B10/524
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The invention is concerned with a method of optical grooming in a communication system (10), the system (10) comprising a plurality of system nodes (20) interconnected together by a ring formation of optical fibre waveguides (30) for guiding communication traffic bearing radiation between the nodes (20). The radiation comprises a plurality of active communication channels for conveying the communication traffic. The method is characterised in that it involves consolidating t GB 2371713 <SDO ABE VER=1.0310> <DP N=2> A wireless device configuration network 103 positioned near a location (such as an airport) from which a wireless device user will depart for a destination establishes a communication with the user's wireless communication device 109. During the communication, the wireless device configuration network determines a destination of the wireless device and whether the wireless device is capable of operating in a wireless system serving the destination. If the wireless device is capable of operating in a destination system, the configuration network communicates configuration information for the destination system to the wireless device. If the wireless device is capable of operating in multiple destination systems 105, 106, 107, a particular destination system is selected automatically by the configuration network or manually by the device user. Upon receiving the configuration information, the wireless device configures itself for use in the destination system prior to arriving at the destination. Configuration information may be received wirelessly using a Bluetooth connection, optically or through a wired connection at an access node having a receptacle.
Patent GB-2368013-A (GB)
Title: Antacid composition
Inventor: BROWN RICHARD ORLANDO
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: An antacid composition capable of neutralising gastric acid comprises (a) xantham gum, (b) an effective amount of oxethazaine capable of alleviating pain associated with peptic ulcers and (c) the acid neutralising agents, aluminium hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide and magnesium trisilicate, respectively. Such compositions may be used to treat conditions.
Patent GB-2361002-A (GB)
Title: Non-reducing dielectric ceramic and monolithic ceramic capacitor
Inventor: MOTOKI TOMOO
IPC: C04B35/465
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A non-reducing dielectric ceramic comprises Ca, Zr, and Ti as metallic elements and does not contain Pb. In a CuK  a   X-ray diffraction pattern, the ratio of the maximum peak intensity of secondary crystal phases to the maximum peak intensity at 2  r   = 25{ to 35{ of a perovskite primary crystal phase is 12% or less, wherein the secondary crystal phases include all the crystal phases other than the perovskite primary crystal phase. The non-reducing dielectric ceramic exhibits superior insulating resistance and dielectric loss after firing in a neutral or reducing atmosphere and high reliability in a high-temperature loading lifetime test and is useful for producing compact high-capacitance monolithic ceramic capacitors. A method of making the dielectric ceramic is described.
Patent GB-2365669-A (GB)
Title: Pseudo telephone conversation
Inventor: NICKUM LARRY A
IPC: H04M3/50
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A system and method for generating a specific verbal response to a telephone without engaging in a two-way conversation is disclosed. When a telephone rings, a user may deliver a verbal message directed toward a network device or network controller. The verbal message is sent directly to the caller via the network controller that is operably connected to a telephone line. A possible option to the invention disclosed is allowing the caller to respond to the user's verbal message before the telephone call is automatically ended after delivery of the verbal message to the caller.
Patent GB-2375007-A (GB)
Title: Reception of long e-mail
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: Enabling an electronic communication apparatus to receive a long e-mail message from an internet server, including the step of driving POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) of TCP/IP of the network communication software of the electronic communication apparatus to receive the head message of the e-mail message been detected and to send the head message to an upper module block, the step of driving POP3 of the electronic communication apparatus to receive the e-mail message segment by segment subject to the maximum length receivable to the electronic communication apparatus, if the length of the e-mail message surpasses the maximum length receivable to the mobile electronic communication apparatus, and then to send the received e-mail message segments to the upper module blocks one after another, for enabling the upper module block to register the received e-mail message segments in corresponding storage zones and to further connect the e-mail message segments into a complete e-mail message, to be read on a cellular PDA.
Patent GB-2362143-A (GB)
Title: Detecting the presence of a trailer or semi-trailer of a motor vehicle
Inventor: ARLT ANDREAS
IPC: B60T7/20
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A vehicle control system, such as an electronic stability programme or ABS/ASR system automatically detects the presence or absence of a trailer or semi-trailer by activating a circuit which will operate at least one at least one brake light of the trailer or semi-trailer, if present, the current in the line assigned to the brake light being indicative of the presence or absence of the trailer or semi-trailer. The system carries out this automatic detection on start-up and/or cyclically.
Patent GB-2364764-A (GB)
Title: A hand and wrist support for a computer keyboard or mouse user
Inventor: CROCKER JOHN GAILER
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A hand and wrist support for a user of a computer keyboard or mouse comprises a body member having at least a pair of raised areas 3a, 3b which support the user's hand or wrist in use and which define a central channel 4 therebetween. The areas provide support to the thenar muscles and the joint of the fourth metacarpal and the carpals to provide a trough that runs parallel with the line of a user's median nerve. The support serves in particular as a comfort aid to a user of a computer, but might also have value as a prophylactic device for the prevention, or treatment, of carpal tunnel syndrome and median nerve compression syndrome arising from excessive computer use. The support may be linked to a mouse by a tape 5 or a rigid slide (21, Figs.4-5) for relative movement therebetween, may have a low friction base, or a wheel, roller or ball, for aiding movement, and may be assembled from rigid and flexibly resilient materials.
Patent GB-2362105-A (GB)
Title: Aciclovir compositions containing dimethicone
Inventor: CHEEMA PARBINDER SINGH
IPC: A61K47/34
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: There is provided an oil-in-water topical pharmaceutical formulation comprising a continuous aqueous phase comprising water, solubilised aciclovir and at least 30 % by weight of a water miscible polyhydric alcohol, with a dispersed oil phase and dimethicone.
Patent GB-2379849-A (GB)
Title: Vision therapy
Inventor: FIELD ANDREW
IPC: A61H5/00
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: Access to therapeutic eye exercises (e.g. <B>figs. 2A</B> and <B>2B</B>) provided by an image display system is controlled by codewords (e.g. <B>fig. 1</B>). Different parts of the codeword may control different aspects of the exercise, e.g. position, speed or motion of a displayed object. A codeword specifying a particular exercise, made available to a user under professional guidance, ensures that the user does not exacerbate their visual dysfunction by selecting an inappropriate exercise. The display system may be controlled by an internet server, providing wide availability of exercises to users at any internet browser.
Patent GB-2382219-A (GB)
Title: Lead frame with stress relieving slots and holes
Inventor: HUAT LEE KOCK
IPC: H01L23/495
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: The outer peripheral region of a lead frame 1 for a plurality of semiconductor devices is provided with stress relieving holes 15, such that thermal compression and expansion during a subsequent moulding process does not cause deformation of the leads 11. Thus delamination of the metal lead frame from the moulded epoxy is prevented. Preferably there are three rows of holes, comprising slots and square holes. The lead frame further comprises an interlocking means 16 in the form of another row of slots, which allows the moulded epoxy to bond securely to the lead frame.
Patent GB-2367737-A (GB)
Title: Edible casing film formulation
Inventor: MACQUARRIE REG
IPC: A22C13/00
Filed: 2000-05-08
Abstract: Edible films incorporating carrageenan in conjunction with Konjac and/or Gellan gums have been prepared as substitutes for edible collagen film currently used in meat processing. Compositions according to the present invention overcome the inherent thermoreversibility of carrageenan gel and do not disintegrate from exposure to hot or boiling water. The film can readily be processed to form casing, bags or other packaging useful in the food industry.
Patent GB-2367031-A (GB)
Title: Acrylic yarn as thick carbon fiber precursor and method for producing the same
Inventor: IKEDA KATSUHIKO
IPC: D01F9/22
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: A method for producing an acrylic yarn as a precursor of a thick carbon fiber wherein an acrylonitrile polymer is spun out and then the resultant swollen yarn is dried to produce a fine yarn, characterized in that the width of a yarn is controlled by introducing an swollen yarn (1) by using a roll (2) having striae (3), to thereby produce a thick yarn having a total fineness of 22,000 dtex or more. The method can be employed for producing an acrylic yarn as a precursor of a thick carbon fiber which can provide a high quality carbon fiber being free from problems of the irregularity in strength in the longitudinal direction thereof and the like, even when the yarn is a precursor of a thick carbon fiber having a large total fineness.
Patent GB-2367839-A (GB)
Title: Insulating membrane and building construction
Inventor: TAYLOR CARL
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A thermally insulating membrane (1) for use in building comprises a sheet (2) of aluminium foil having an outer surface (3) and an inner surface (4), with a coating applied to the outer surface (3) to prevent or restrict oxidation and a sheet of synthetic plastics material consisting of two layers, being an inner, planar layer (6) bonded to an outer layer (7), which outer layer (7) is deformed to define a plurality of closed air pockets or bubbles (8), the plastic material being bonded by its planar, inner layer (6) to the inner surface (4) of the sheet (2) of the aluminium foil, whilst the air pockets or bubbles (8) are fully exposed to atmosphere. The invention also includes the use of such a membrane in a building cavity, and a building construction (9), particularly for housing, comprising an outer skin (10); an inner skin (11); a cavity (12) between the inner and outer skins (10, 11); and sheets of thermally insulating membrane (1) located in the cavity (12) and secured to the inner skin with open lap joints (15) at horizontal edges.
Patent GB-2372549-A (GB)
Title: Anti-shudder tripod universal joint
Inventor: SAMS ROBERT
IPC: F16D3/205
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A constant velocity universal joint comprises an outer joint member (12 Fig 1) with three circumferentially distributed longitudinal tracks (16) and an inner spider 14 with three trunnions 30 extending into the tracks. Each trunnion has an end with a spherical centre region 32 having radius r<SB>2</SB> that engages a roller inner ring 48 having complementary surface 54 which in turn supports an outer roller 42 through needle bearings 46 and a holding ring 44. The part spherical surface allows the roller to remain aligned with the tracks on joint articulation. The roller needle bearings are longer than the inner or outer ro rings enabling inner ring movement axially of the trunnion. The tracks are concave and the outer roller ring may have a spherical portion or the track may have a gothic arch section.
Patent GB-2385654-A (GB)
Title: A telescopic key for operating underground valves
Inventor: BUHLA MICHAEL
IPC: F16K31/60
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A key (1 fig.1) for use with shut-off valves of buried pipelines is composed of a multiple part transverse rod 2 equipped with handles 3, 4. The central component 15 of the transverse rod 2 has an extension tube 5 forming a tee bar handle, which detachably couples with a telescopic rod assembly 6, 7 and a socket or coupling sleeve 9 designed to engage with the spindle of the valve to be operated. Latching systems 17, 18, 19 with spring loaded latching members (30 fig.4b) engageable in apertures 25, 26 enable the socket or coupling sleeve 9 and the transverse rod 2 to be coupled to the assembly 6,7 and enable the adjustment of the length of the transverse rod 2. A fixing screw 11 is used to lock the tube assembly 6, 7 for transport and a friction brake 22 serves to hold the components of the assembly at any set position. The transverse rod 2 ,may be detachable to allow actuation of the assembly by a ratchet spanner, and a cardan joint coupling (52 fig.10) may also be used.
Patent GB-2387854-A (GB)
Title: Providing character data for use by an embroidery machine
Inventor: WYATT ANDREW
IPC: D05B19/10
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A computer system is input with an embroidery data group for each character of a predetermined font, the consequent set of embroidery data groups being for use by an embroidery machine for inclusion in an embroidery design. The embroidery data groups are provided in such a way that each data group is individually selectable by the embroidery machine.
Patent GB-2388638-A (GB)
Title: A hosepipe
Inventor: SCARGILL PAUL NIGEL
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A flexible pipe, for the flow of water or other fluid, is provided with a core member (12) extending along its interior, to prevent the pipe being completely flattened if kinked or crushed, and so ensure continuity of flow. Preferably the core member (12) is integrally jointed to the tubular wall (10) of the pipe by means of a radial web (14).
Patent GB-2390394-A (GB)
Title: Electronic lock using electric motor
Inventor: YAO CELINA
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: An electronic lock includes an outer frame <B>1</B> fastened to a door stile with an outer handle <B>14</B>, a keypad <B>12</B> and a key way located on the exterior. Connection discs <B>33</B> and <B>36</B> are respectively coupled to a door handle and to a drive spindle <B>39</B> for a door latch <B>5</B> but are normally not interconnected to disable the handle <B>14</B>. The power unit <B>4</B> includes a motor <B>41</B> which, when a valid code is entered, rotates to linearly move (via a pin <B>413</B> engaging a helical guide <B>43</B>) a sleeve <B>44</B> outward to engage the end <B>355</B> of a lever <B>35</B>. This causes end <B>354</B> of the lever to lift element <B>38</B> into engagement with edge slots in both connection discs to couple them together. In the event of a power failure or forgotten code a key inserted ino the handle moves a pin <B>31</B> to cause a block <B>34</B> to couple the faces of both connection discs.
Patent GB-2390946-A (GB)
Title: Improved secondary feedback
Inventor: SANDMAN AUBREY MAX
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: An electronic amplifier circuit as shown in Fig. 4 comprises a first high gain amplifier unit (A1) having an inverting input terminal (10), a non-inverting input terminal (11) and an output terminal (12). An input signal is supplied from a circuit input terminal (T1) through a series input resistor (R1) to the inverting input terminal (10) of the first high gain amplifier unit (A1). A negative feedback resistor (R2) is connected between the output terminal (12) and the inverting input terminal (10) of the first high gain amplifier unit (A1). An auxiliary high gain amplifier unit (A4), preferably having a gain of at least 100, has its inverting input terminal (30) connected to the junction 23 between the resistors R1 and R2, and its output terminal (32) connected to the non-inverting input terminal (11) of the first high gain amplifier unit (A1). The non-inverting input terminal 31 of A4 is connected to earth.
Patent GB-2390558-A (GB)
Title: A vice
Inventor: HOUSE DOUGLAS BRIAN
IPC: B25B1/10
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A vice has a base 001 which supports one jaw 002 which is contained in base by plates (006 Fig.5) which slide in base 001.The jaw 002 is moved back and forth by rotating threaded spindle 005 with handle (not shown) which winds through threaded bush 004.This is fixed to base 001.The opposing jaw 003 moves in preset stages and is fixed into holes in base using screws 010 and dowels 011.This arrangement also allows jaw 003 to be rotated 180{ to accept round workpieces. The movement of jaw 003 in preset stages thus allows the accommodation of various sized work pieces but with minimum rotation of the spindle 005 thus creating a faster set-up time.
Patent GB-2394148-A (GB)
Title: Method of routing messages to a roaming subscriber unit
Inventor: YANG JIN
IPC: H04W8/12
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A method of routing information in a communication system where a serving communicating unit serves a plurality of subscriber units with a communication resource and is identified by both a public and a private address. The method includes the steps of a subscriber unit (310) roaming from a home communication network (110) to a visited communication network (150) and requesting (350), using a GPRS transport protocol message, a communication resource. A visited serving communication unit (SGSN) (152) processes the request in order to extract a private address. In response to determining that the private address identifies a serving communication unit (SGSN) of a different communication network (110), the serving communication unit (152) incorporates its public address in the request and forwards (375) the request to a home serving communication unit (112). In this manner, subsequent messages to the subscriber unit can be routed via the visited serving communication unit using its public address. A communication system and serving communication units, for example a serving GPRS service node and a gateway GPRS service node, are also provided.
Patent GB-2384553-A (GB)
Title: Oven with cavity having turntable and heater
Inventor: MCWILLIAMS KEVIN RONALD
IPC: H05B6/80
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An oven (2), such as a microwave oven, comprises an oven cavity (6) having therein a rotatable turntable (8) for supporting one or more items (28, 30), such as food items, to be heated. A gradient electric heater (10) is located above the turntable (8) and incorporates at least one heating element (16) which is of overall substantially circular form and overlies the turntable substantially concentric therewith. Thus an item (28, 30) to be heated in the oven (2) is heated to substantially the same extent, when located on the turntable (8), substantially regardless of its position of location on the turntable. The at least one heating element (16) may have a power density at a substantially circular peripheral region (20) thereof which is greater than a power density at a central region (22) thereof.