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Patent GB-2348706-A (GB)
Title: Movement control mechanism of contact type vibrating probe
Inventor: HIDAKA KAZUHIKO
IPC: G01B21/04
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A movement control mechanism of contact-type vibrating probe is provided, where the contact-type vibrating probe can be used as a probe for profiling measurement and continuous measurement and configuration of a workpiece can be measured with high accuracy. The movement control mechanism for controlling movement of a support body (23) which moves a contact-type vibrating probe (100) includes a vibrator for vibrating the stylus in an axial direction, a detector (5) for detecting a vibration of the stylus by the vibrator, second vibrator for vibrating the stylus in a direction approximately parallel to an end surface of the workpiece, and a controller (31) for controlling movement of the support body (23) so that change in state quantity of a detection signal detected by the detector is constant.
Patent GB-2349860-A (GB)
Title: Suspension conveyor system
Inventor: ENDERLEIN ROBBY
IPC: B65G47/61
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: A suspension conveyor system comprises a support surface 16 for carrying objects 10; a plurality of load hooks 1 arranged to pick up the objects 10 from the support surface 16 and to deposit the objects thereon; a conveyor 5-7 for automatically transporting the load hooks 1; pivot joints 3 by means of which the load hooks 1 are linked to the conveyor; pivoting means for pivoting the load hooks 1 to pick up and/or deposit objects; and each load hook 1 having an inner receiving space with an inner face leg 15 extending inwardly from the free end of the load hook; wherein the load hooks 1 are suitable for automatically picking up individual or plural objects from the support surface without affecting the automatic transport movement of the load hooks, for which purpose the respective load hook is moved to a loading position in which the inner face leg 15 is oriented substantially in the conveying direction and extends below the support surface 16, with an entry opening 17 of the load hook extending above the inner face leg 15 and oriented in the conveying direction. The inner face leg 15 may be rectilinear and while in the loading position extends parallel to and below the support surface 16 within a groove 13 formed in the support surface 16.
Patent GB-2352206-A (GB)
Title: Gas injection moulding method and apparatus
Inventor: MAGALHAES RUI MIGUE DE AZEVEDO
IPC: B29C45/17
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A gas injection moulding method comprising injecting a melt 16 into a mould 12 and injecting gas into the melt to form a gas cavity in the melt, wherein the melt is cooled by use of injection gas cooled to below the external ambient air temperature and/or by a continuous flow of injection gas through the mould. The mould may include a melt inlet aperture 20 and a melt outlet aperture 32 and gas inlet and outlet apertures 22 and 28 respectively. The gas may flow between the apertures 22 and 28. A heat exchanger 42 may cool the gas prior to its entry into the mould 12. The injecting gas may be nitrogen at a temperature range of 0{C to - 176{C. Low temperature gas may be injected into the melt stream and the gas is expanded stepwise, cooling of the gas thereby resulting from Joule-Thompson effect. A gas injection/exhaust needle (see figure 5) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2353318-A (GB)
Title: Frame for a conservatory
Inventor: RICHARDSON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E06B1/36
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: A frame for a glazed structure (10), such as a conservatory, is formed from a base (12), support posts (14) mountable on the base (12) and an eaves beam (16, fig 2) supported on the posts (14), where the posts (14) receive window frames (18). In such a design the frames (18) are not load bearing. The posts (14) may be directly mounted on the base (12) or via foot plates (44, fig 3) and the base (12) may have a weather seal (60, fig 4) on which the frames (18) sit. The structure (10) can be made from aluminium.
Patent GB-2366075-A (GB)
Title: Cooking appliance with cooling and heating modes
Inventor: LO HOU ON
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2000-08-15
Abstract: A cooking appliance (100) comprises a housing (10) providing a food chamber (12), a cooking mechanism associated with the chamber (12), and a peltier unit (20) arranged to alter the temperature of the interior of the chamber (12). The peltier unit (20) comprises a peltier device (30) constructed by first and second metal parts which form a junction therebetween and are associated with the interior and exterior of the chamber (12) respectively. In a cooling mode, the peltier device (30) is operable to, upon the passage of an electrical current across the junction in one direction, absorb heat by the first metal part and liberate heat by the second metal part, such that the interior temperature of the chamber (12) may be lowered for food keeping. In a heating mode, the peltier device (30) is operable to, upon the passage of an electrical current across the junction in the reversed direction, absorb heat by the second metal part and liberate heat by the first metal part, such that the interior temperature of the chamber (12) may be raised to assist food cooking by the cooking mechanism. Fans (60, 70) may be provided to assist heating/cooling. The cooking appliance may be a microwave or heated-based oven or a rice cooker.
Patent GB-2357404-A (GB)
Title: Delivery of location specific information
Inventor: JORDAN CHRIS JOHN
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: A module 2 comprising a receiver 3 and a processor 4 is attached to the mobile telephone 1, and a plurality of transmitters 5 are placed at various predetermined locations, for example works of art in an art gallery. The transmitters are each adapted to transmit a unique code signal within a predetermined range therefrom. Each work of art in the art gallery is located close to a transmitter, and the unique coded signal from each transmitter is associated in a central control system 6 with information relating to the work of art close to that transmitter. When the module receives a coded signal from a transmitter it causes the mobile telephone to pass this code information to the central control system. The central control system then transmits the information associated with the work of art back to the mobile telephone as an audio or visual commentary for appreciation by a human user. Alternatively the receivers and associated processing means may be located at predetermined positions, and the transmitting means associated with the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2366487-A (GB)
Title: Wireless display
Inventor: SHAW PHILIP
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: An input-output device worn by the user, typically in the manner of a wristwatch. The device communicates digitally by radio over short distances to more complex devices that provide data for display and accept simple responses in return.
Patent GB-2360204-A (GB)
Title: Rocking bed
Inventor: WATANABE YASUO
IPC: A61G7/00
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: A rocking bed comprises a base frame 112, to which are attached wheels (111) and vertical posts 114. A rocking frame 115 is mounted on the posts via pivots 116 to rock along its longitudinal axis relative to the base frame. Motor 120 is mounted on the rocking frame and drives shaft 121 via a reduction gear arrangement. Arm 122 is attached at one end to shaft 121 and at the other end to roller 123. Roller 123 is constrained to move along tracks 124 which are vertically mounted to posts 114. As the motor rotates forwardly and reversely, the arm swings right and left, thereby causing the rocking frame to rock. An angle sensor (126) detects the angle of swing of the rocking frame and reverses the motor when a certain value given by the angle setting device (127) has been exceeded. The mechanism is claimed to be quieter than prior art motorised rocking beds.
Patent GB-2356486-A (GB)
Title: Synchronous digital demodulator with integrated read and servo channels
Inventor: SACKS ALEXEI HIRAM
IPC: G11B21/08
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A synchronous digital demodulator and method for demodulating a read signal including a user data waveform (503) and a servo waveform (304, 505) which are generated by a read head (316) as the read head (316) passes over a user data area and a servo area, respectively, on a medium (122) in a storage device (100). The user data waveform (503) is converted to a series of digital user data values at a user data sample rate. The series of digital user data values are then applied to a user data detector circuit (210). The servo waveform (505) is converted to a series of digital servo values (506) at a servo sample rate, which is independent from the user data sample rate. The series of digital servo values (506) are demodulated synchronously with the servo waveform (504, 505) to produce a position error value (142) indicative of a position error of the read head (316) relative to a location on the medium (122).
Patent GB-2358006-A (GB)
Title: Powertrain configuration for a hybrid electric vehicle
Inventor: CROMBEZ DALE SCOTT
IPC: B60K6/40
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A hybrid powertrain is described for an automotive vehicle having traction wheels (34, 36) and an internal combustion engine (22), a multiple-ratio geared transmission (28), an electric motor (24) and a clutch (26) arranged between the engine (22) and the torque input portions of the transmission (28). The powertrain has a forward-drive mode (Figure 2) in which the clutch (26) is engaged and the output torque of the electric motor (24) complements the driving torque of the engine (22) to drive the traction wheels (34, 36) in the forward direction and a reverse-drive mode (Figure 2a) in which the clutch (26) is disengaged and the polarity of the electric motor (24) is reversed, so that the traction wheels (34,36) are driven only by the electric motor in the reverse direction and they are isolated from the engine (22) by the disengaged clutch (26).
Patent GB-2370562-A (GB)
Title: Beverage feeding apparatus
Inventor: ENDOU NOBUYUKI
IPC: B67D1/12
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A beverage feeding apparatus for mixing a stock beverage fed from a storing container (40) with diluting water includes: a stepping motor (90) for driving a stock beverage feed pump (42) for feeding the stock beverage; a flow meter (39)in a water feed line 28 for generating a signal of which the frequency varies depending upon the amount of the diluting water passed through the flow meter (39); and means (91,95) for regulating the amount of the stock beverage fed by the stock beverage feed pump (42) by varying the period of the drive signal of the stepping motor (90) based on the amount of the diluting water passed through the flow meter (39). By virtue of this construction, the beverage feeding apparatus can dispense beverages at a predetermined dilution ratio even when the amount of the diluting water fed has been varied.
Patent GB-2361737-A (GB)
Title: Cavity closer and base frame
Inventor: RING DONAL
IPC: E06B1/00
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: A combined cavity closer and base frame arrangement comprises a cavity closure member 10, a first frame supporting member 26 which is secured to the closure member, and a second frame supporting member 34 which is connected to the first frame supporting member. The first and second supporting members may define a channel to receive a door or window frame. The connections between the support members and the cavity closer may be of the snap fit variety 24, 32 and the closure member may incorporate several mounting recesses 22 for the first supporting member, allowing their relative positions to be varied. The first supporting member may have a projection 40 to engage with the wall, and may be mounted so as to extend to either the left or the right of the closure member.
Patent GB-2368189-A (GB)
Title: Local area alloying for preventing dishing of copper during chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP)
Inventor: MISRA SUDHANSHU
IPC: H01L21/304
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: The dishing of copper during chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process can be significantly reduced, and in most instances eliminated, by the use of electroplated alloys of copper whereas the alloying metal forms a continuous solid solution with the copper. A deposition layer of such an alloy allows for lowering the selectivity of the slurry polish used during the CMP process towards the alloy, allowing the alloy layer and barrier layer to be polished at an equivalent rate until the entire barrier layer has been polished. In this manner, dishing of the copper in the trenches of a wafer from the CMP process can be avoided. Deposited in a recessed portion 32 of a substrate wafer 30 is a barrier layer 36, a copper layer 38, then a copper alloy layer 40, and optionally a final copper layer 44. The CMP process removes the copper layer 44, then polishes the copper alloy layer 40 and barrier layer 36 at substantially the same rate, forming a planar surface on the substrate.
Patent GB-2374085-A (GB)
Title: Stainless alloys for enhanced corrosion resistance
Inventor: CAMERON GORDON
IPC: C22C38/42
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: An improved stainless alloy has application in handling concentrated sulfuric acid. The alloy of the invention preferably comprises 23 to 33% chromium, more than 20% nickel, 6% or more of silicon, 0.2% to 0.4% nitrogen and minor amounts of molybdenum, copper, and tungsten with the balance iron. The alloy offers superior corrosion resistance by comparison with the standard stainless steels over the range from 90% sulfuric acid into the oleum range. The alloy is readily weldable and may be used in either cast or wrought form. After heat treating the alloy acquires a duplex structure which has a mixture of austenite and ferrite phases. The heat-treated alloy is ductile.
Patent GB-2366245-A (GB)
Title: Printing unit for a web press
Inventor: PETERSEN GODBER
IPC: B41F13/30
Filed: 1999-02-09
Abstract: A printing unit capable of maintaining format variability makes use of extensive component standardization and simple frame design. For this purpose, printing unit cylinders 90 to 93 are mounted in slides 74 to 77 which for clearance adjustment are displaceable by means of respective drives. Moreover the ends of the cylinders can be made accessible by sliding a conical support bearing 94 to 97 first axially and then laterally away from its respective cylinder.
Patent GB-2371368-A (GB)
Title: Insert for a measuring tube of an inductive flowmeter
Inventor: HANSEN HENNING MAX
IPC: G01F1/58
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: An insert (1) for a measuring tube (3) of an inductive flowmeter (2) has a middle section (A) of rigid construction and two end sections (B), at least one of which is of resilient construction. The middle section (A) is manufactured from a first material, typically a hard rubber, and the at least one end section (B) from a second material, typically a soft rubber, having a lower modulus of elasticity than the first material. Transition regions (C) are formed between the middle and end sections where a transition from hard rubber to soft rubber is made. Flanges (4) and flowmeter sensors (12, 13) are included in the insert. The insert permits simple assembly of an inductive flowmeter that is stable in operation.
Patent GB-2370761-A (GB)
Title: Bidet accessory for bath
Inventor: SCHROEDER MARTINE
IPC: A47C15/00
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A seat assembly is provided with a holder for fixing to the edge of a bath <B>11</B> to be used as a bidet. The bidet comprises two leg support sections <B>2</B> interconnected by an annular rest <B>4</B>, the leg support sections lying on the front <B>12</B> edge of a bath <B>11</B>, and a support <B>7</B> situated behind the annular rest <B>4</B> supported on the rear edge <B>10</B> of the bath.
Patent GB-2364812-A (GB)
Title: A detector arrangement for detection of fire risk in a process plant
Inventor: JANSSON LENNART CARL ERIK
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: The invention comprises a detector arrangement adjustable for inclusion in a preventive protective system for a process plant comprising at least two sensor units (10, 10'), a unit (16a, 16b) for evaluating the output signal of each sensor unit and a calculation unit (17) capable of co-operating with the evaluating units (16a, 16b), the output signals of which calculation unit can cause an activating unit (18) to pass from a first position to a second position. One or more of a first category of sensor units (10) is designed, via its circuit (16a) for evaluating output signals, to be able to determine the energy content of a particle present. One or more of a second category of sensor units (10') is designed, via its circuit (16b) for evaluating output signals, to be able to determine the fire tendency or tendency to some other damage of the particle surroundings. The activating unit (18) is designed to pass from a first position to a second position only when the combined energy content and the tendency determined in said calculation circuit (17) indicate high risk of fire or other damage.
Patent GB-2373857-A (GB)
Title: Method of obtaining reflection travel times from migrated cylindrical wave seismic data
Inventor: LAILLY PATRICK
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: Method comprises: <SL> <LI>a) defining a slowness vector whose component parallel to the acquisition line defines the cylindrical wave; <LI>b) determining the abscissa of the source point along the acquisition line from which a ray reflecting from the seismic event is received at another point on said acquisition line; <LI>c) determining the travel time of the ray by adding a time equal to the product of the slope of the cylindrical wave and the abscissa of the source point; <LI>d) repeating steps b and c for positions where a demigration result is required. </SL> The method can be used on single or multiple acquisition lines of data and is designed to be used in the analysis of propagation velocities through the subsoil.
Patent GB-2371791-A (GB)
Title: A self-sealing sachet for packaging and dispensing liquid, gel or paste like products
Inventor: PIGE JEAN-PAUL
IPC: B65D33/36
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A self sealing sachet for packaging and dispensing liquid, gel or paste like products comprises two sheets (2,3) constituting the faces of the sachet which are welded together to form a chamber (V) for receiving and storing a product. An S-shaped evacuation channel (Z<SB>2</SB>) for dispensing the product is formed between the two sheets (2,3) of the sachet so that when pressure (F<SB>2</SB>) is exerted on the sachet the contents is dispensed. When the pressure (F<SB>2</SB>) is released the channel (Z<SB>2</SB>) closes by surface adhesion between the two sheets (2,3) so that the sachet does not leak. Preferably weld zones (Z<SB>5</SB>, Z'<SB>5</SB>) are formed in the vicinity of the longitudinal edges (L<SB>1</SB>,L<SB>2</SB>), these weld zones (Z<SB>5</SB>, Z'<SB>5</SB>) may have a rounded profile, with the concavity of the boundary (C5,C'5) facing the adjacent longitudinal edge(L<SB>1</SB>, L<SB>2</SB>). The sachet is preferably made from multi-layer transparent or translucent plastics material comprising a core (101) made of polyamide coated on one face with a layer of heat-sealable polyethylene (102) and on its opposite face with a finish(103). A flexible tie (6) maybe attached for suspending the sachet.
Patent GB-2377483-A (GB)
Title: Steam generator for a cooking device
Inventor: KOHLSTRUNG PETER
IPC: F22B5/00
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: The generator 1 has a boiler chamber 2 with a frusto-conical wall 3 that diverges toward a base 15. A heating device, such as an electrical coil 7, is used to heat the water 4 externally from the chamber. The heating may alternatively be provided by hot combustion gases or by induction. A water inlet 5 supplies water to the bottom of the chamber which also forms a pump sump. The evaporated water, together with entrained water, exits via a steam outlet 8. The entrained water may be removed by a water separator 9 before it is returned to the boiler chamber via a pump 11 and pipe 12. The internal surface of the boiler chamber wall 3 may have a glass, ceramic, or metal surface. A soil-resistant pump 17 may be provided to allow removal of boiler scale 13 and 14.
Patent GB-2375323-A (GB)
Title: System and methods for protecting printer consumables through positioning non-use zones
Inventor: PHILLIPS QUINTIN T
IPC: G03G21/00
Filed: 2002-04-29
Abstract: Sensitive consumable components of printing devices involved in the process of transferring and fixing an image with toner onto a print medium are protected from harmful exposure to the environment and handling though designating and consistently positioning non-use regions of the components toward exposure gaps in their protective housings upon the completion of every printing process. The need for shutter mechanisms on consumable housings to cover up exposure gaps to protect consumables while in a general handling environment is therefore reduced.
Patent GB-2389175-A (GB)
Title: Ventilation system for a window pane
Inventor: HOPTON JAMES BURNS
IPC: E06B7/02
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A ventilation apparatus 8 comprises a body 10 which houses power means such as a fan and overlies an edge of a glass or door panel 9 to project laterally beyond the edge of the panel 9. A duct 13 is associated with the body 10 and extends over the edge of the panel, so that air may flow between the inside and outside of a building. The air duct 13 fills the space between the panel 9 and a frame 30 within which the panel is secured. Seals may be provided along the edge of the panel 9 to act as weather protection. Means may be provided to isolate vibration of the apparatus from the panel 9. The edge of the panel 9 may be formed with an edge component which may interlock with the body 10 and duct 13. The body may be detachable for maintenance. Thermal expansion may be accommodated. Openings in the underside of the body 10 may be covered by a manually operable hit and miss ventilator 11. The duct 13 may be provided with a cover 15 to create a downwardly orientated opening on the exterior of the building.
Patent GB-2375738-A (GB)
Title: Ink jet printer including a liquid flow path supplying cleaning liquid to an ink jet head via a route separate from an ink flow path supplying ink to the head
Inventor: SUZUKI KENTARO
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: The printer comprises: an ink reservoir 7; an ink jet head(s) 1A; an ink flow path 5 which supplies ink from the reservoir to a flow path substrate 2A of the head via a sub-tank 11; and a cleaning liquid flow path 6 which supplies the liquid from a tank 8 to the flow path substrate of the head via a route separate from the ink flow path 5. Open-close valves 3,4 may be provided to control the flow of ink and cleaning liquid to the flow path substrate of the head(s). Alternatively, a three-way switching valve (14,Fig.3) may be provided to select inflow of one of the ink and cleaning liquid at a position where the liquid flow path joins the ink flow path. Thus, a dedicated cleaning liquid flow path is provided in parallel with an ink flow path in the vicinity of the flow path substrate of the head. The arrangement may be use in the maintenance of printers or plotters using inks which require frequent cleaning thereof, for example radiation curable inks and solvent inks.