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Patent GB-2369078-A (GB)
Title: Microparticle production by laser cutting
Inventor: CLEARY MICHAEL
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2001-11-15
Abstract: Tagged microparticles are produced by affixing a substrate sheet to a support, cutting the substrate into a plurality of microparticles with a first laser and then marking each particle with the same or a second laser, before removing the particles from the support. The marking on each particle may be discernible by means of a contrast, colour or light reflectance or transmission. The substrate sheet may comprise a plastic foil with a metal layer deposited thereupon, with the markings being provided by evaporating portions of the metal layer. The support may be a glass sheet, with the substrate fixed thereto by a spray adhesive. This adhesive is then dissolved by a suitable solvent (with optional anti-oxidant additive) to remove the particles from the support.
Patent GB-2372063-A (GB)
Title: A height adjustable support apparatus for screed rails
Inventor: OWEN GEORGE
IPC: E01C23/01
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: The apparatus includes a base block 14, a first member 32 preferably push fitted into the base block and a support member 28 releasably connected to an upper end of the first member, such that in use the combination of the first and support members is height adjustable, preferably by means of a screw thread connection.
Patent GB-2396560-A (GB)
Title: Protecting cap structure for the needle of a syringe
Inventor: LIN BIH-CHERN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: A protecting cap structure for the needle of a syringe (2) comprises a protecting sleeve (1) having a receiving space for receiving a needle (21). The protecting sleeve comprises a foldable cover (11) and a cylindrical extendible member (12) which takes the form of a hollow cylinder the shank of which has a compression portion (121) and a pair of foldable portions (122). The foldable cover (11) is in the shape of a semi-cylinder, one end of which is connected to the cylindrical extendible member (12) in order that when the cover is folded to close, it cooperates with the cylindrical extendible member (12) to envelop the needle to prevent the needle from accidentally stabbing a person handling the syringe.
Patent GB-2386779-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel optical transmitter module
Inventor: NAKAMURA HIROSHI
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: A compact optical transmission system for generating optical signals from a plurality of photonic devices in dependence on a plurality of electrical driving signals. The system comprises a signal generating circuit associated with each of the photonic devices for generating a driving signal, a low pass filter associated with each of the signal generating circuits for suppressing frequencies from the driving signal, and an optical transmitter module. The optical transmitter module includes the plurality of photonic devices and an electronic circuit associated with each of the photonic devices, wherein each electronic circuit substantially reshapes the input driving waveform and supplies a reshaped driving signal to its associated photonic device. The photonic devices may be lasers or electroabsorption modulators.
Patent GB-2387371-A (GB)
Title: A loader for a flat bed recovery vehicle
Inventor: BLAND DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B60P3/12
Filed: 2002-03-23
Abstract: A loader 1 for the loading of wheeled vehicles, and a flat bed 3 incorporating such a loader, are described, in which the loader has a base frame 21 tiltable relative to the flat bed 3, a body frame 11 engaged to the base frame and translatable and tiltable relative thereto, a first lateral drive 33 to translate the body frame a first distance relative to the base frame, a tilt drive (22, Fig 2) to tilt the base frame relative to the flat bed, and a second lateral drive 34 to translate the body frame a second distance relative to the base frame. A method of loading, in particular for vehicle recovery, is also described. The arrangement provides a shallow ramp for loading low fronted vehicles.
Patent GB-2388377-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a fibrous substrate incorporating an elongate impermeable security element
Inventor: HENDERSON MCCLEAN PETER
IPC: D21H21/42
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fibrous substrate 15, e.g. security paper, which has an elongate element 13 embedded within the substrate comprises the steps of bringing the elongate flexible element 13 into contact with a support surface 10 moving in a machine direction and then depositing fibres 11 onto the support surface such that the elongate element is incorporated into the paper. The support surface has spaced portions, preferably raised portions 12, which prevent the deposition of the fibres at those portions and which form windows 16 at spaced locations in at least one surface of the substrate so as to expose regions of the elongate element. At least a leading edge of the spaced portions is at an angle   a  , in the plane of the sheet, which is not 90 degrees to the machine direction. Also disclosed are documents manufactured by the method, such as passports, cheques, banknotes etc.
Patent GB-2388931-A (GB)
Title: A DSP for performing Fourier Transforms
Inventor: DAVIS IAN
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2002-05-25
Abstract: A digital signal processing system for receiving from a Fourier Transform processor a first multiplicity of data points which together represent a Fourier Transform and processing the first multiplicity of data points to generate a second multiplicity of data points which together represent one or more other Fourier Transforms, comprises: a processing means for processing the first multiplicity of data points to generate the second multiplicity of data points by processing a plurality of pairs of data points of the first multiplicity of data points, each pair of data points comprising first and second data points that are to be processed together at the processing means. The system further comprises a circuit for connecting the Fourier Transform processor and the processing means to route the first multiplicity of data points from the Fourier Transform processor to the processing means, in use the circuit being controlled so that the first and second data points of any given pair of the plurality of pairs of data points are input to the processing means substantially simultaneously and with at least one of them having been routed from the Fourier Transform processor to the processing means without being stored in memory. The system provides for reduced latency and memory requirements compared to known systems.
Patent GB-2376651-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held electric sanding machine with braking rubber and abrasive medium carrier
Inventor: WUENSCH STEFFEN
IPC: B24D9/08
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: A hand-held electric sanding machine comprises a housing containing an electric motor which, via an eccentric 13 on its rotor shaft 12, drives a sanding disc 14, a braking rubber 18 for braking the sanding disc 14, the sanding disc 14 having at its underside an abrasive medium carrier 23 made of non-rigid material, the abrasive medium carrier 23 being of a plate-shaped construction and its fastening to the sanding disc 14 being effected by means of a surface bonding means such as a hook and loop material web, which covers the underside of the sanding disc 14 and produces a surface bond with the abrasive medium carrier 23. The sanding disc 14 and the abrasive medium carrier 23 may be penetrated by mutually coaxial holes 21 for extracting dust, and on the underside of the sanding disc 14 annular webs may be formed to engage with the dust extraction holes 21 of the abrasive medium carrier 23.
Patent GB-2389760-A (GB)
Title: Data processing system with low power mode
Inventor: JONES MARCUS RICHARD
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A data processing system comprises data processing means 27 for operating on data samples received from a data source, a digital to analogue convertor 29 arranged to receive the data samples from the data processing means and to convert the received data samples into an analogue signal, and a controller 35 arranged to (a) monitor the magnitude of the data samples received from the data source, and (b) to disable one or both of the data processing means and the digital to analogue convertor when the magnitude of one or more received data samples falls within a predetermined magnitude range. Such a system is able to operate in a low-power mode which may be advantageous for battery-powered device or other applications where power conservation is important, e.g. digital sound receiving systems, mobile telephones or VoIP devices. The controller 35 may inhibit clock signals sent to the data processing means 27 and the D/A convertor 29. The controller may also reduce the gain of an amplifier 31.
Patent GB-2382693-A (GB)
Title: Hardcopy output engine consumable supply management
Inventor: HAINES ROBERT E
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A method of configuring a hard copy output engine includes activating (S52) a hot link and configuring (S54) the hard copy output engine via an embedded web server contained in the hard copy output engine using the activated hot link.
Patent GB-2396100-A (GB)
Title: A castor wheel assembly having a spring shock absorber
Inventor: HSIAO TE-HSIN
IPC: B60B33/06
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A castor wheel assembly comprises a bracket (51) to hold a wheel (5), a through shaft (4), threaded at both ends is pivotally attached to the bracket by a nut (55 fig 3) and rotates via bearings (521 and 522 fig 3). Springs (6 and 7) of different diameters are located at opposite ends of the through shaft. The springs serve to support the weight of the load and to absorb any shock loading caused by a surface irregularity. Vertical movement of the assembly is obtained by leg (1) sliding up and down relative to tube (2) . Rotational movement between the tube and the leg is prevented by three profiles (21) formed on the outside of the tube, these mate with corresponding female profiles (12) on the leg. The castor assembly is intended for use in applications such as hospital beds.
Patent GB-2397651-A (GB)
Title: An electrochemical sensor for measuring hydrogen sulphide or thiols in a fluid
Inventor: JIANG LI
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor 30 for measuring the amount of hydrogen sulphide or thiols in a fluid in a wellbore comprises a temperature and pressure-resistant housing 40 containing a flow path 56 for the fluids. The fluids flow over one side of a gas permeable membrane 82 made of zeolite or a suitable ceramic material, the other side of the membrane 82 being exposed to a chamber containing a reaction solution containing a reaction solution containing a precursor or catalyst for example dimethylphenylenediamene (DMPD) which together with the hydrogen sulphide or thiols create a redox reaction resulting in an electrical current dependent upon the amount of hydrogen sulphide or thiols in the fluid. The housing 40 may also comprise a pressure balancing means for reducing the pressure differential between each side of the membrane 82.
Patent GB-2397208-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus For Casting a Fishing Line
Inventor: ESBERGER DAVID
IPC: A01K91/02
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: Fishing apparatus comprising a weight 1 having means 11 for attachment to a fishing line and means for projecting the weight into a body of water, the projecting means being a barrel 31 having a bore 32 to receive the weight, a tank 3 for holding compressed gas and valve means 35 between the bore and the tank. The gas is supplied from the tank to the bore to project the weight. Preferably, the weight is a lead- filled cylindrical copper tube. The attachment means may be an eye or a flexible line extending from one end of the weight. The tank may be mounted on a base plate 4 at an angle of 45{ to the horizontal. The barrel may also be supported at an angle of 45{ to the horizontal by a further base plate having a spike. The tank may be connected to a refill tank and have a pressure gauge 9.
Patent GB-2399409-A (GB)
Title: Identification of materials by non-destructive testing
Inventor: ROLTON PETER E
IPC: G01N25/72
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: The composition of a composite insulation material panel is determined by heating a portion of a surface 2 of a test panel by applying a heat source (5, fig 2) to the panel. The heat dissipation A from the surface 2 of the panel is measured over time and a heat dissipation characteristic calculated. The composition of the panel is identified by comparing the heat dissipation characteristic with reference heat dissipation characteristic from panels of known composition. The surface 2 of the panel may also be struck with a tuned hammer10 generating vibrations within the panel which can be monitored over time. Comparison with a reference allows confirmation of the test panel composition.
Patent GB-2399966-A (GB)
Title: Temperature-insensitive GPS receiver
Inventor: EADE PHILIP
IPC: H04B7/14
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A dual mode device (110) comprising a communications block (120) and a satellite positioning block (130), each comprising respective Base Band (BB) blocks (123,132) and crystals or frequency sources (122,1312). The L.O. signal in the GPS block is not temperature compensated, whilst the communications crystal (122) provides a temperature compensated cellular clock signal (FS1) to the satellite positioning block (130), which monitors the difference in the frequencies the crystals produce (FS1,FS2), using Vernier interpolation to gain a resolution greater than one clock cycle. The positioning crystal (1312) is used independent of the cellular crystal to demodulate satellite signals. The positioning BB (132) tracks the demodulated satellite signals compensating any errors caused by the positioning crystal signals (FS2) to the demodulation, using the information resulting from the monitoring. The communications crystal is capable to network based calibration and the positioning BB can compensate for the fluctuation thus caused in the cellular clock signal (FS1).
Patent GB-2389187-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring and analysing the functioning of a water heating system
Inventor: GATAORA SANTOKH SINGH
IPC: F24D19/10
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A water heating system includes monitoring software that monitors the operating conditions of the system, and diagnostic software that analyses the functioning of the system and indicates any need for repair or servicing of the system in order to maintain efficient running. The diagnosis may be performed in a hand held unit to be plugged into the heating system, within the system itself or at a central controller at a remote location. When diagnosis is carried out remotely the central controller may also effect repair or servicing of the system (e.g. by automatic adjustment or instruction of a system engineer). Adjustment may be preemptive to prevent the occurrence of a system fault. The embodiment shows a domestic central heating system. A method of controlling a water heating system involving the monitoring and diagnosis of the system is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2392642-A (GB)
Title: Injection moulded hinged plastics articles
Inventor: KUESTER STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: B29C45/56
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: Injection-moulding of the open-top container 1 of a collapsible plastics-vase includes definition of internal and external membrane-hinges 24,21 running lengthwise of the container 1, by blades 56,57 that compress the plastics material during completion of filling of the mould. The container 1 is moulded in the erect condition, the blades 56,57 moving inwardly of the mould to impress the channels (12) (figure 7-not shown) into the plastics directly for external hinges 21 and to press the plastic against ridges 54 within the mould-cavity for internal hinges 24. The vase has a moulded-plastics base 2 into which the container-bottom clips, and a moulded-plastics rim 3 that clips into the top of the container 1 to hold it open. In the collapsed, flat-pack condition of the vase, the container 1 is trapped by lugs 32 under the main frame-part 31 of the rim 3 and extends through a slot 33 in a back wall 34 of the base 2 for engagement in a recess 35 of its front wall 36. An injection mould tool is described with reference to figures 8-12.
Patent GB-2409332-A (GB)
Title: Lamp assembly for direct connection to system wiring
Inventor: BARTON RICHARD PETER JAMES
IPC: F21K99/00
Filed: 2003-08-14
Abstract: A lamp <B>1</B> (figure 1) is hard-wired to a connector <B>2</B> through a mechanical/electrical interface <B>3</B>. The interface <B>3</B> provides mechanical support and electrical connection, and may also include additional circuit components such as resistors <B>4</B>. The connector is connected directly to the external wiring <B>5</B> without the need for any additional connectors. The lamp may be a light-emitting diode of any shape or size and the complete assembly is intended to replace the conventional combination of lamp and lampholder by a single component. Benefits include reduced component count, increased reliability, and reduced lifecycle costs for the operation of the system or machine in which it is installed.
Patent GB-2409366-A (GB)
Title: sealed casing for a mobile electronic device such as a mobile phone
Inventor: WILSON SIMON
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: An electronic device 1 has a casing with two keypads integrally formed therewith to provide a waterproof enclosure for the interior of the device. The casing has two parts or shells 2, 5 which are sealed together. An integral component window 4 is provided for a display. The casing may be formed by a blow moulding process using a preform. A method of forming a casing is also disclosed. The method may comprise slitting the casing, after blow moulding, to form an opening for inserting the electronic device therethrough. The casing may be formed as a unitary component, having features that, once parts of the casing each carrying at least one such feature have been separated from each other, may be interlocked. A mould for manufacturing such casings has also been claimed.
Patent GB-2411255-A (GB)
Title: Input control system
Inventor: DERIU ALESSANDRO
IPC: G06F21/83
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: An input control system consists of one or more input devices 2, connected to a switch or interrupter 1, which is connected to the motherboard of a computing unit 3, so that the switch or interrupter 1 can open or close the connection between the input devices 2 and the motherboard encased in the computing unit 3. When the connection is closed the system allows a user to use the computer, through its input devices 2, otherwise the input devices 2 will not function. A switching device 4 (such as a timer, and/or a key lock, or any other) may switch on or off the switch or interrupter 1. The switching device may additionally or alternatively also be coin-activated 5.
Patent GB-2404177-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle sunblind
Inventor: TAQVI JONATHAN
IPC: B60J1/20
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A sunblind (10,20) for use with a window (27) of a vehicle comprises a rigid frame (11) having a closed-loop configuration and a panel of flexible material (12) secured to the rigid frame (11). The panel (12) has a desired degree of opacity to sunlight and extends over the interior of the rigid frame (11). The sunblind (10,20) further comprises means (14,16,24,26) for fixing the rigid frame (11) to an interior surface of the vehicle such that the panel (12) occludes at least part of the window (27) to sunlight.
Patent GB-2398509-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable ball which emits sound upon impact
Inventor: NG WAI MAN
IPC: A63B43/06
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: Sound emitting inflatable ball 1' comprises inflatable casing 10, first and second receptacles 12, 14 secured to the periphery of casing 10, power source 18 retained in one of the receptacles, and sound emitting circuit 16 which activates sound emitting device 20 when ball 1' experiences an impact. A shock sensor (54, fig. 7) may trigger circuit 16, and may trigger an optional light emitting device 64. Receptacles 12, 14 may have removable caps (32, fig. 4), and air nozzle 24 may be provided for inflating the ball. Power source 18 may comprise a battery (42, fig. 6), which may be removed for replacement. Second receptacle 14 may be provided diametrically opposite first receptacle 12, and circuit 16 may be retained in one of the receptacles. A method of forming a sound emitting inflatable ball is also provided, comprising the steps of providing inflatable casing 1', securing first and second receptacles 12, 14 to the periphery of the casing, retaining power source 18 in one of the receptacles, and providing sound emitting circuit 16 which activates sound emitting device 20 upon impact.
Patent GB-2412431-A (GB)
Title: Self-calibration for an eye tracker
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2004-03-25
Abstract: Automatic calibration of an eye tracking system involves capturing a plurality of eye movements related to the gaze direction of a human eye. A statistical distribution of the eye gaze measurements is calculated 401 and compared with a set of set of statistics from pre-measured eye gaze measurements 400 stored in memory. Depending on the results of the comparison a calibration correction factor is calculated 402 to give an optimum match between the statistics of the eye gaze measurements and the predetermined measurements. The system can be used to calibrate an eye tracking device for a wearable computer.
Patent GB-2397979-A (GB)
Title: Simulating antenna movement to reduce interference
Inventor: ZUBRZYCKI JOHN THOMAS
IPC: H04B7/06
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: Apparent antenna movement is simulated by a summation means coupled to a plurality of receivers in a digital radio communication system to reduce interference. Each receiver may be coupled by a different delay, and switching by a crossfade between antennas simulates movement. The transmission may be switched progressively across an array which may be a circular array of cameras.
Patent GB-2417016-A (GB)
Title: Tow ball cover retainer
Inventor: ASPINALL RUSSELL
IPC: B60D1/06
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A tow ball cover retainer (40) comprises a ball shaped retainer member (43) and an attachment means comprising an elongate shaft (42) and an attachment plate (41). The attachment plate (41) attaches the retainer (40) to a vehicle (44). The retainer (40) is used to retain a tow ball cover when it is not in use.
Patent GB-2405750-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for connecting cicuit boards
Inventor: SANDOVAL ALISA
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An apparatus for adjoining along a mating axis a first and second circuit board (250, 300) to mate directly a first integrated connector (254) of the first board (250) with a second integrated connector (304) of the second board (300), comprises : an attachment plate (202) to be supported in a substantially horizontal plane; a plurality of extension arms (208) extending downward from the plate (202) suspendly to restrain the first board (250) away from the plate (202) except to permit the first board (250) to translate along the mating axis toward the plate (202); a pressure platform (206) extending downward from the plate (202) to apply to the first board (250) a mating-axis force in line with the first connector (254); and a plurality of attachment elements (210) to secure the plate (202) to the second circuit board (300) without applying forces to the first circuit board (250), whereby forces applied to the plate (202) are transferred to the first board (250) through only the pressure platform (206).