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Patent GB-2352836-A (GB)
Title: Multiple projector display apparatus with optical component
Inventor: CREEK ROY EDWARD
IPC: H04N5/74
Filed: 2000-06-12
Abstract: Display apparatus comprising at least two projectors (1, 2) which are each for providing a display, masks (10, 11), and optical control means (3, 4, 5, 6) are used for controlling via the masks (10, 11) the brightness of each display across an overlap region formed by parts of the displays that overlap. The optical control means (3, 4, 5, 6) comprising an optical component (13) which spreads light and which is positioned on an illumination side of a liquid crystal display panel (3) in each projector (1, 2). The optical component can be a glass screen, a holographic light spreading component, a microlens array or a cylindrical lens array. The projectors (1, 2) may be light valve and/or liquid crystal display (LCD) projectors.
Patent GB-2363759-A (GB)
Title: Mail production systems
Inventor: ROZENDAAL VINCENT
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: A mail production system is described, the system comprising a mail finishing system for converting documents into finished items of mail ready for hand-over to a postal service, and a secure accounting system for generating accounting data relating to the items of mail produced by the mail finishing system, wherein the secure accounting system is able to generate signals to control operation of the mail finishing system. Specifically the secure accounting system is able to delay or stop operation of the mail finishing system. A corresponding method of producing mail is also described.
Patent GB-2365945-A (GB)
Title: A vibration damping system
Inventor: BHATTACHARYA BISHAKH
IPC: F01D25/06
Filed: 2000-08-16
Abstract: A vibration damping system 8 wherein the system 8 comprises a magnetism generating medium 12 and a magnetism energy dissipating medium 16 whereby, in use, vibration of the magnetism generating medium 12 generates a magnetic field, the magnetism generating medium 12 and the magnetism energy dissipating medium 16 being so disposed with respect to each other that the magnetic field is then dissipated by the magnetism energy dissipating medium 16 thereby damping the vibrations of the magnetism generating medium 12.
Patent GB-2367731-A (GB)
Title: Colour selection system
Inventor: WRIGHT ANGELA BRIDGET
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A colour selection system is provided which comprises a memory for storing grouping information which categorises each of a plurality of colours into one of a plurality of colour groups. In response to an initial colour selection made by a user, the system determines the group in which the selected colour belongs and generates a selection of colours, using colours which belong to the determined group, from which a user can select one or more further colours in addition to the initially selected colour. The groups of colours are chosen so that the user can only select colours which are deemed to be "harmonious" with each other. The grouping information may be stored in a look up table where each entry comprises a region of a colour space and an associated colour group.
Patent GB-2368465-A (GB)
Title: Rechargeable battery
Inventor: SPIRIN YURY
IPC: H01M14/00
Filed: 2000-10-28
Abstract: A rechargeable battery comprising a solid state dielectric (e.g. crystalline ceramic, piezoceramic) or semiconductor (e.g. silicon/gallium arsenide) material 1 having formed therein a plurality of elongate holes with elongate conductors 2 located within the holes, a first pair of electrodes 3 formed or located on opposed sides of the solid state material in a first spatial orientation and a second pair of electrodes 4 formed or located on opposed sides of the solid state material in a second spatial orientation different from the first, such that when a DC voltage is applied across the first pair of electrodes, an electric field is formed and induces electrostatic charges in the elongate conductors thereby generating a voltage across the second pair of electrodes. The conductors have diameter 10-200nm, length 100-1000nm and conductors and electrodes are of Au, Ag, Cu or Pt.
Patent GB-2358898-A (GB)
Title: Diesel engine fuel injection pipe with orifice pipe
Inventor: USUI SHOICHIRO
IPC: F02M55/02
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: A diesel engine fuel injection pipe 1 comprises a connecting head 2 having a conical or spherical seal surface 2-1a, a clamping nut 4, and an orifice pipe 3a disposed at, or near, an end of the fuel injection pipe. The orifice pipe comprises an outer diameter which is smaller than or equal to the diameter of a pipe passage of the fuel injection pipe near its end portion. Preferably the orifice pipe includes a projecting flange portion 3a-1, or may comprise two pipes one within the other (see figs 8 and 12). The fuel injection pipe may be used to suppress pressure variations in the fuel injection pipe so that fuel injection into a common rail 6 is stable.
Patent GB-2372884-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction machine and method of forming a control interface
Inventor: BELLCHAMBER IAN WILLIAM
IPC: B23P21/00
Filed: 2001-02-28
Abstract: A multifunction machine (100), such as a PCB manufacturing platform, has a plurality of task-specific modules (102, 104) each configured to perform a dedicated task. The assembly machine (100) has a machine base (108) supporting a services interface providing to each of the plurality of task-specific modules a common supply, including power and a communication system backbone. A distributed control system is realised by the communication system backbone (106) associated with the machine (108) and task-specific drivers (111, 112) located with each of the task-specific modules (102, 104). The task specific drivers (111, 112) co-operate, in use, with the communication system backbone to allow controlled operation of the specified task supported by its respective task-specific module. Through the use of a modular approach, the assembly process can be consolidated into a relatively small physical area of a factory or plant room, with commonly shared equipment further simplifying overall system control and programming.
Patent GB-2365345-A (GB)
Title: A pedicle attachment assembly
Inventor: COOPER DEREK REDVERS
IPC: A61B17/70
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: The pedicle attachment assembly comprises a pedicle attachment device 10 having a head 16. A polyaxial housing 11 has a through bore 17 comprising a base portion 18 and two posts 19 upstanding from the base portion, the posts defining therebetween a slot 20 for receiving a rod 14. A saddle-shaped element 12 is disposable in the slot and has a part cylindrical recess 22 in an upper surface for engagement in use with the rod. The saddle-shaped element has a convex lower portion 23 for engagement in a complimentary concave recess 16<U>c</U> in an upper surface of the head of the attachment device. The lower surface of the head of the attachment device 16<U>a</U> and the lower end of the through bore 17<U>a</U> in the housing have complementary part spherical surfaces for engagement with one another. A cap assembly 13 is provided for clamping the rod in the housing.
Patent GB-2368170-A (GB)
Title: Printing method
Inventor: GAZDIK CHARLES J
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: A method for accessing a printer-specific setting in a private portion of a DEVMODE instance from an application program in a windows operating environment creates an instance of the DEVMODE structure relating to a current print job. A command within the command buffer of the DEVMODE instance is set. The command is typically to perform an operation related to the printer-specific setting.
Patent GB-2376731-A (GB)
Title: Abrasion resistant tile for lining ductwork
Inventor: SHARPLES THOMAS DONALD
IPC: F16L57/06
Filed: 2001-06-22
Abstract: An abrasion resistant tile (11) for lining ductwork (27), which abrasion resistant tile comprises a base layer (12) provided with a layer of abrasion resistant material (13) characterized by<BR> ```a blind bore (14) and an insert (15) disposed therein for receiving a fixing (20) by which said abrasion resistant tile (11) may be mounted on ductwork (27).
Patent GB-2377586-A (GB)
Title: Channel transport format allocation in a wireless communication system
Inventor: SPEIGHT TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A wireless communication system (e.g., UMTS) and method employing channel transport format allocation in a shared uplink channel between a UE (130A) and a Node B (150A) of the system, and wherein the UE can determine a transport format combination which it can support, by: detecting in the UE a change in transport format combination that the UE can support; and sending to the Node B an indication of transport format combination that the radio unit can support, whereby efficiency of channel transport format allocation in the system may be improved. A conditional delay mechanism may be employed to reduce signalling overhead. This allows uplink shared channels to be efficiently used by providing a means by which UTRAN (UMTS terrestrial radio access network) is informed of the TFCs within the TFCS which can be used in the uplink by the UE. This enables (i) spare shared channel physical resources to be allocated to other shared channel users, so increasing overall throughput, and (ii) the user to be provided when appropriate with the highest possible uplink rate that can be supported.
Patent GB-2380763-A (GB)
Title: Lock assemblies
Inventor: JOHNSON JOHN CHARLES
IPC: E05B15/04
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A lock assembly comprises a housing (12,14,16) a bolt (26), at least two levers (30), a keyway (22) and a spring (28). The bolt (26) is moved between a locking position in which a part (48) of the bolt protrudes from the lock and a retracted position where the entire bolt (26) is within the housing (12, 14, 16) by a bolt mechanism (not shown). This bolt movement is blocked by the levers (30) when they are in a first position. The levers (30) are tended towards the first position by the spring (28). The bolt (26) can only be moved when the levers (30) are all pivoted to a second position, which is only possible when the correct key is turned in the keyway (22). In order to provide each lever (30) with an independent spring force, the spring (28) is provided with a number of fingers (56) equal to the number of levers (30), each finger (56) engaging a respective lever (30). The provision of a single spring (28) with fingers (56) enables independent spring force to be applied to each lever (30) in a simple and efficient manner.
Patent GB-2371812-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing split bearing rings
Inventor: WOOD ERIC A
IPC: F16C33/64
Filed: 2001-11-29
Abstract: A partially manufactured split bearing ring 10 comprises a strip of metal 12 wrapped into a ring with the ends of the strip 14 and 16 being attached to each other by at least one temporary weld (fig. 4, 20 and 22). Manufacturing steps, e.g. heat treatment such as hardening and subsequently stress relieving, is performed on the temporarily welded ring before it is split at the weld to form the finished split bearing ring. The strip may comprise male and female V-shaped ends and the strip may be joined by two temporary welds, one at each axial end of the ring.
Patent GB-2384332-A (GB)
Title: Portable data carrier for transferring configuration data to a processing device
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL J
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: A portable data carrier 15 and a method of use for transferring configuration data, such as a network ID comprises a processor, a memory, a user input means 71, a display 75 and a communication interface 77. The display may be an LCD or combined with the input means as a touch sensitive screen. The carrier may have an integral power source or either a rechargable cell or photocells 81. The communications interface may be a PCMCIA interface or a microchip card interface preferably complying with ISO 7816 or 10536. The memory may include predetermined security criteria requiring user input via the user interface to permit further operation. The security may be multi tiered to allow access to, or transfer of, different portions of the data held in the memory. The device may be embodied as a smart card or memory card. In use a configuration parameter is entered into the memory via the user interface and read out to a processing apparatus through the communications interface.
Patent GB-2377452-A (GB)
Title: Combined process for producing hydrocarbon and power
Inventor: PRICE JULIAN GRAHAM
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: An integrated process for producing hydrocarbon products and energy/electricity includes reforming a gaseous feedstock to form synthesis gas, followed by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, to produce hydrocarbon products. The reaction temperature is controlled by indirect heat exchange of the reaction medium, with water, which is thus converted to steam ('FT steam'). A combustible gas is burnt in a combustion chamber of a gas turbine generator, to form combusted gas, which is then expanded through an expansion chamber of the gas turbine generator to form hot flue gas. The gas turbine generator generates electrical energy. The FT steam is superheated by means of hot flue gas, thereby producing superheated FT steam.
Patent GB-2386826-A (GB)
Title: Device for extraction of bin liner bag from refuse bin
Inventor: CASTLE STEPHEN VICTOR
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A liner extraction device for interposition between a bin liner bag and a refuse bin body comprises a receptacle constructed from a star-shaped sheet of material with a handle at the end of each arm of the star. The receptacle facilitates the removal of the bin liner bag from a bin preventing the handles or body of the bin liner bag from being torn by pulling on the bag to extract the bag from the bin. Two reinforced crossed straps may be used to strength the receptacle, with a handle at the end of each strap that enclose the bin liner bag (Fig 2). The receptacle is reusable, and may be made from woven polythene (RTM), polypropylene or nylon to form a flexible netting/mesh or watertight sheet that will contain any spillages from the bin liner bag. The receptacle may also be constructed to form a rigid receptacle formed of two halves that is hinged at the bottom or side to allow the bin liner bag to be removed, that is moulded to the shape of the bin (Fig 3).
Patent GB-2390700-A (GB)
Title: Narrow/wide Cache
Inventor: BARLOW STEPHEN
IPC: G06F12/0888
Filed: 2002-04-15
Abstract: A method for transferring data, between a first device and second device in a core processor including a data cache, comprising the steps of, when said first device supports wide data transfer and said transfer of data comprises a data write operation from said first device to said second device, writing said data to the second device without writing the data to said data cache.
Patent GB-2375739-A (GB)
Title: Defensive net for protecting ships or harbours from attack
Inventor: METHERELL MARK BARRY
IPC: B63G9/04
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: Apparatus for protecting ships or harbours from attack by vessels comprises a capture device formed by a net 100 supported above the water's surface by masts attached to the net, which maintain the net in an upright orientation. The masts are supported by a plurality of buoys 200 which float on the water's surface while ballast weights are secured to the lower ends of the respective masts. Anchors 300 are connected to sections of the net for providing a restraining force on the net against predetermined movement of the net. The anchors may impart a downward and/or lateral force to the bow of an attacking vessel when it strikes the net. The application also discloses apparatus for protecting ships and harbours from attack by vessels which comprises a barrier formed by a resilient water-filled 'wall' structure Fig 7.
Patent GB-2378100-A (GB)
Title: Public access terminal
Inventor: PORTUS JONATHAN ROBERT
IPC: G03B17/53
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A public acces terminal, e.g. a kiosk 20 contains signal receivers, which may be a microphone 32, keyboard 34, scanner 36 or video camera 38. A user may thus compose a message including image, audio and text. The image may be of the user, or generated by the scanner. The terminal processes the mesasage into a form suitable for transmission via a landline or a radio network to a remote device e.g. a mobile phone. Text messages may be sent by inputting via the keyboard. A personalised ring tone for a mobile phone may be devised by whistling or singing and the terminal may analyse the tune, correct for freqency and/or timing and convert to a form suitable for transmission to a mobile phone as a ring tone. Any of the messages may be played back to the user and/or stored on disc or tape.
Patent GB-2379108-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric resonator,filter,and electronic communication device
Inventor: TAKEUCHI MASAKI
IPC: H03H9/02
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A piezoelectric resonator includes a substrate, a vibration unit disposed on the substrate and having a structure in which at least one pair of an upper electrode 4a and a lower electrode 4b opposed to each other, the upper and lower electrodes sandwiching the upper and lower surfaces of an internal thin-film portion including at least one layer of a piezoelectric thin-film 4c, and an external thin-film portion 3 provided under the lower electrode and including at least one layer of a piezoelectric thin-film or a dielectric thin-film, the vibration unit being vibrated in an n-th harmonic (n is an integer of 2 or more), the upper electrode and the lower electrode being provided substantially in the positions of the loops or anti nodes of the n-th harmonic.
Patent GB-2377967-A (GB)
Title: Locking hinge for a bed guard
Inventor: HORROCKS MARTIN
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A hinge includes relatively rotatable circular housings 3 and 5 connected to tubes T1 and T2 of a bed guard. A latch member 8 carried by housing 3 has a stop 89 penetrating into housing 5. The latch member 8 has an engaged position in which the stop 89 engages in a gap in a wall 55 formed on housing 5 to prevent relative rotation of the two housings 3,5. Pressing of a release lever carried by the latch member 8 allows the latch member 8 to be retracted against the bias of spring 7 to a release position where the stop 89 is disengaged from the gap in wall 55.
Patent GB-2391341-A (GB)
Title: A method of validating the rights of a user to participate in an interactive computer environment
Inventor: PEARSON SIANI LYNNE
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2002-07-31
Abstract: A cheat detection facility is provided in which challenges are issued to ascertain the trustworthiness of the computer environment running a program as well as the integrity of this program in order to ensure that the user is not running any patches or other code so as to improve his performance in the game. If any of these checks are failed then the user cannot participate further in the game.
Patent GB-2391486-A (GB)
Title: Sports bat handle
Inventor: KEELEY TIMOTHY WILLIAM
IPC: A63B59/00
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A sports bat, for example a cricket bat (1) has a striking portion or blade (2). In a central position to the top of the striking portion (2) is a generally frusto-conically shaped socket (3). Extending from the socket (3) is the handle of the invention which comprises a core piece of graphite or composite. The core comprises an end portion (4) which mates with and is secured into the socket (3), and an elongate rod-like portion (5). As shown, the core is made of a single piece of core material having a hollow centre. Surrounding the elongate portion (5) of the handle is a foam bed (6) which may, optionally, form the outer, gripping portion of the handle. Optionally, (but not shown) a sheath of another material may be provided on the whole or part of the foam bed (6) to improve gripping or protect the foam (6) from damage.
Patent GB-2391835-A (GB)
Title: Formation of concertina shaped box
Inventor: IRVEN PAUL
IPC: B31B3/00
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed in which a box blank is erected from a pre-form. Also disclosed is a method in which a sheet is folded and compressed to form a concertina shaped box. Apparatus for forming the concertina shaped box is discussed in detail.
Patent GB-2376199-A (GB)
Title: Surface finishing pad
Inventor: RILEY JAMES FRANCIS
IPC: B24D13/14
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A surface finishing pad (1) for fitting to a base plate (2) of a surface-finishing machine. The surface finishing pad includes a retaining disc (4) for attachment to the base plate. The retaining disc contains engaging means (5) for engaging a mounting pad (6) onto which one or more surface finishing discs may be attached. The mounting pad (6) includes retaining disc engagement means (8) complementary to the mounting pad engagement means, wherein an interference fit between the retaining disc and mounting pad engagement means provides for the mounting pad to be releasably fitted on to the retaining disc. In use, the mounting pad is retained on the retaining disc as a result of the interference fit between the retaining disc and mounting pad engagement means.
Patent GB-2388742-A (GB)
Title: Foldable portable information terminal device and method for information display of the device
Inventor: SATO NORIYOSHI
IPC: H04M1/7243
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: A foldable portable information terminal device capable of confirming necessary information even in a folded state or in the state of being applied to an ear for use. comprising an upper cabinet body (1) having a receiver part (7) and a lower cabinet body (2) having a transmitter part (19) foldablv connected to each other through a hinge part (3). Wherein the lower cabinet body (2) is formed longer than the upper cabinet body (1) to provide the lower cabinet body (2) with a projected part projected from the upper cabinet body (1) in the folded state, and a display device (24) is installed in the projected part on the surface side thereof opposed to the upper cabinet body (1), whereby, since the display device (24) is exposed even in the folded state, a user can confirm the displayed information on the display device (24) without unfolding the cabinet bodies, and can also view the display device (24) even when applying the receiver (7) onto the ear in the unfolded state.
Patent GB-2379773-A (GB)
Title: Modem having flexible architecture for connecting to multiple channel interfaces
Inventor: PITSOULAKIS GEORGE
IPC: H04L12/413
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: The invention is directed to an integrated access device (102) that provides multiple communication interfaces for communications to a variety of service providers. The disclosed IAD acts as a DSL modem and combines the functions of a gateway, router, and Ethernet hub to provide high-speed Internet access to PCs sharing a local network. It provides the networking functions that let PCs (112A, 112B and 112C) connect through a variety of methods, including traditional Ethernet, wireless, universal serial bus (USB), and home phoneline networking alliance (600). It also provides point-to-point protocol over Ethernet (PPOE) tunneling through network address translation (NAT).
Patent GB-2385601-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions
Inventor: BEERS OLAF CORNELIS PETRUS
IPC: C11D1/72
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: Particulate laundry detergent compositions, especially high bulk density powders and tablets, contain low levels of aloe vera. The aloe vera is preferably present in the form of coloured, preferably, green, speckles having a 1% solution pH not exceeding 9. The detergent compositions preferably contain a mild surfactant system.