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Patent GB-2378986-A (GB)
Title: Manual/pneumatic oil pumping device
Inventor: TSENG TIEN-TSAI
IPC: F04B33/00
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A manual/pneumatic oil pumping device comprises a housing having an oil reserving space 13, and an upper cover 11. The upper cover is provided with a manual mechanism 2 and a pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3, and a blocking apparatus 4 for blocking a hole 31 for connecting the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 to the oil reserving space 13. When the blocking apparatus 4 is in an opened state, the oil reserving space 13 communicates with the pneumatic air sucking mechanism, whereby the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 is able to suck out the air in the oil reserving space 13 and pump the oil. When the blocking apparatus 4 is in a closed state, the pneumatic air sucking mechanism 3 does not communicate with the oil reserving space 13 and the oil pumping device can be manually operated to pump the oil. The pneumatic air sucking mechanism operates on the Venturi principle.
Patent GB-2382180-A (GB)
Title: Processor system wake-up
Inventor: DALE PAUL
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A method of waking up components in a dual-processor based system. The system includes a first processor system to be activated. Upon activation, components in a second processor based system are required to be likewise activated. The method comprises initiating a wake-up process of a first processor system, waking-up the first processor system components, and generating an interrupt signal. The interrupt signal is passed to the second processor system to initiate a wake-up process of the second processor system components that are required to be woken for the wake-up process of the first processor system. This is performed such that the second processor system components are activated at, or before, a time when the first processor system requires second processor system components to be activated. A dual processor based system is also described. In this manner, components used in a second processor system, for example a man machine processor system, are awoken in a timely manner when they are needed in the awakening process of the first processor system, for example a GSM processor system to facilitate the periodic scanning of a GSM control channel or timeslots. This prevents delay and reduces power consumption.
Patent GB-2378861-A (GB)
Title: Wireless portable terminal device, method of amplifying received voices and program for the same
Inventor: UDA YOSHIHIDE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: In a wireless portable terminal device having a structure that an operator can perform voice communication when the device is in a folded status and can perform key operations while watching a display unit when the device is in an unfolded status, the folded/unfolded status of the device casing is detected (16) and is used to select (8) the voice output device (11,12,13) which is utilized and/or to vary the amplitude of the voice output signal provided to the voice output device by a voice unit (7).
Patent GB-2391924-A (GB)
Title: Weapon alignment apparatus
Inventor: ANDREW STUART WILLIAM
IPC: F41G1/54
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A weapon alignment apparatus 10 for aligning the barrel 12 of a weapon 11 with a thermal imaging sight of the weapon, 11 comprising locating means for mounting within the barrel of the weapon so that a housing of the alignment apparatus is mounted in a predetermined spatial relationship with the barrel, and that mounting means including an indicator, a focusing means 22 to allow the indicator to be suitably focused with respect to the thermal imaging sight, and means of providing a difference in temperature between the indicator and the background 24 as seen by the thermal imaging system so that the thermal imaging system may be adjusted into a predetermined alignment with respect to the weapon alignment apparatus 10.
Patent GB-2392125-A (GB)
Title: High branch pruning shears assembly structure
Inventor: LIN CHU-LAN
IPC: A01G3/025
Filed: 2002-08-19
Abstract: A high branch pruning shear assembly structure in which when a high branch pruning shears body 1 and a rod 2 are conjoined into a single structural entity or disassembled and separated, a thumb latch 3G articulates the movement of a bolt 3C that provides for both the disassembly and unitary conjoinment of the rod 2 and the shears body 1 without requiring any turning tools. As such, the invention herein is extremely convenient in its utilisation. After the rod 2 is inserted into a rod bore 36 in the hinge mount 3, the bolt 3C is inserted into the rod 2 such that it serves as a check bar that, in addition to securely fastening the rod 2 in the rod bore 36, prevents the rod 2 from slipping and turning in the rod bore 36 during the trimming of lofty plant and tree areas by the high branch pruning shears body 1, thereby enabling extremely efficient operation.
Patent GB-2374821-A (GB)
Title: Power tool
Inventor: FRASER MARC ANTHONY
IPC: B24B23/00
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: This invention relates to a power tool (1) including an operative element (4) for treating a work piece. The power tool (1) defines an air passageway and includes propelling means (20) operative to induce air to flow through the passageway. The passageway direct the induced air over the power tool's motor (14) to cool the motor (14). The air is exhausted from the tool (1) by exhaust means onto the operative element (4) and a worked face of the work piece. This cools the operative element (4) which prolongs its working life. Furthermore, the exhausted air facilitates removal of swarf from the worked face.
Patent GB-2395257-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air conditioning system and flow directing arrangement
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH RHYS
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A vehicle heating, ventilation or air conditioning (HVAC) system including an air deflector 6 and an electrical heater 7, operable such that in a first configuration air may pass through the heater and in a second configuration the air deflector blocks air flow through the heater. The air deflector 6 may overlay the heater 7. The heater and deflector may be hinged 8 about a common axis and may move in unison as a single panel. The heater and deflector may also move independently of each other. Preferably the heater 7 and deflector 6 are located immediately upstream of and adjacent a main airflow heater 3 of the system, the system operating such that, on demand, the deflector 6 is positioned to block air from bypassing the main heater 3, the electrical heater being positioned for air to pass through. The heater 7 preferably comprises a grid of transversely extending electrical elements (7a). Preferably there is also a bypass channel 4 to be used when air heating is not required. This invention rapidly warms a vehicle cabin at engine start-up in cold conditions.
Patent GB-2395499-A (GB)
Title: Placing of material in subterranean spaces
Inventor: FORKER PATRICK
IPC: E02D5/38
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A method of placing a material in a subterranean space, comprises introducing the material into the space through a downwardly-extending passage, and distributing the material laterally within the space by a distributing means beneath the passage. The distributer is a rotating member and it's rotational speed can be adjusted to control the distance the material is thrown. The distributer is controlled by air fed from the surface or there may be a motor at the bottom of the passage. Material is fed downwardly by a feed screw, the speed of which is adjustable. The distributor may have extendable blades. The method could be used to form piles.
Patent GB-2386237-A (GB)
Title: Postal user identification and billing
Inventor: PAPING MARTIN
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A franking module 1 allows a postal customer to apply unique indicia to an item of mail 3, for authorizing postal transactions. The indicia does not include postage and the franking module has no capability to store and account for postage. The identification data represented by the indicia includes a customer account number registered at the post office for authorization and billing. The indicia is read 4,5 and the postage value calculated by a post office processor 6 remote from the franking module. The amount of postage is debited to the customers account as the postal item clears the initial processing.
Patent GB-2387538-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic camera support with gimbal adjustment
Inventor: SMITH HOWARD JAMES
IPC: F16M11/18
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: An adjustable level article support unit including a first elongate post section (2), a second elongate post section (5) adapted at one end thereof to mount an article (8) to be supported and its other end telescopically to inter-engage into one end of the first post section, a third elongate post section (12) adapted at one end thereof telescopically engage in the other end of the first post section and may have, a fourth elongate post section (13) adapted at one end telescopically to engage in the other end of the third post section (12) and at its other end to a unit support element or to means for supporting a load therefrom (18). A gimbal means may be provided (19) intermediate of the ends of the first post section for enabling the support unit itself to be manually adjusted whilst permitting pivotal movement between the support means and the unit post sections.
Patent GB-2384089-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for increasing performance of an interpreter
Inventor: WALLMAN DAVID
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a system for increasing the performance of a platform-independent virtual machine in executing a sequence of platform-independent codes (pi-codes) generated by a high-level language compiler The system operates by first obtaining a pi-code to be executed by the platform-independent virtual machine. Next, the system locates a sequence of native code instructions that, when executed, will perform the action required by the pi-code. The system then executes the sequence of native code instructions. After the code has been executed, the system stores a copy of the sequence of native code instructions associated with the pi-code in a cache. Finally, if the pi-code defines a loop, the system saves a pointer to a beginning of the loop within the cache which, when used as a reference during execution, will cause the loop to be executed from the cache rather than from the pi-code.
Patent GB-2385055-A (GB)
Title: Conductive polymer compositions containing n-n-m-phenylenedimaleimide and devices
Inventor: BLOK EDWARD JOHN
IPC: C08L101/00
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: The invention provides polymeric PTC compositions and electrical PTC devices with a high voltage capability and improved electrical stability. The polymeric PTC compositions are readily blended and generally do not require cross-linking, particularly radiation induced cross-linking in order to manufacture useful products.
Patent GB-2403774-A (GB)
Title: An aeroengine nacelle incorporating a thrust reverser and means to access engine accessories
Inventor: STRETTON RICHARD GEOFFREY
IPC: F02C7/32
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A gas turbine engine comprises accessories (34) (48) mounted to a fan casing (28) and a core engine (9), and a nacelle (55) that substantially surrounds the engine, and comprises an intake (12) and a thrust reverser unit (31). The unit (31) formed by two generally C-shaped and openable portions (31a, 31b), to provide access to the accessories (34)(48). The accessories may also be accessible via at least one door within the c-shaped portions, openable only when the c-shaped portions are closed. The nacelle (55) intake (12), and fan containment casing (33) may be integral, but may also be releasably attached, having acoustic panelling that extends from the downstream edge of the fan containment casing (33) to the upstream edge of the intake (12), and may have removable panels circumferentially disposed, radially outwardly of the fan containment casing (33).
Patent GB-2388862-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a group of tubular members for subsequent radial expansion
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: A method of selecting a group of tubular members for subsequent radial expansion comprises radially expanding the ends of a representative sample of the group of tubular members, measuring the amount of necking of the walls of the radially expanded ends of the tubular members, and if the radially expanded ends of the tubular members do not exhibit necking for radial expansions of up to 25% then accepting the group of tubular members.
Patent GB-2407123-A (GB)
Title: Scaffold clamp for supporting safety barrier posts
Inventor: TAYLOR MARK
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A scaffold clamp 1 for supporting a barrier-post 19 (fig 3) comprises a pair of clamp members 8, 16, attached to sleeve 3 and shaft 2 respectively with clamp 16 moveable towards clamp 8. Attached to the extreme end of the shaft 2 behind clamp 16 are sockets 11 and 12 which are connected by support 13. Sockets 11 and 12 have transversely extending through-bores 14, 15 to receive locking pins to lock post 19 in either socket as required.
Patent GB-2407434-A (GB)
Title: Vcsel
Inventor: BROADLEY VICTORIA
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: A first wet chemical etch process using a sulphuric acid/hydrogen peroxide/ water solution is used to etch a GaAs capping layer 5 and an AlGaAs cladding layer 4, an AlGaInP active layer acts as an etch stopping layer to control the etch depth. A second wet chemical etch process using an ammonia/hydrogen peroxide/water solution is used to selectively etch the sidewall of the GaAs capping layer. The two-stage etching process allows the width of the capping layer to be controlled to be the same as or less than the underlying cladding layer, and where the vertical angle   r  2 of the capping layer is less than the vertical angle   r  1 of the cladding layer. VCSELs with continuous sidewalls between the cladding and capping layers can thereby be manufactured.
Patent GB-2398844-A (GB)
Title: Abradable seals for gas turbine engines
Inventor: TUFFS MARTIN
IPC: F01D11/12
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A sealing element 30 for a gas turbine engine includes an open cell structure 38 which is formed integrally with the turbine seal segment 30 in the region of its radially inner surface 33. The open cell structure 38 consists of a plurality of inwardly projecting walls 40 which define a plurality of open cells 44 therebetween. The cells 44 are able to receive and support an abradable sealing material 45, such as a metallic powder. The inwardly projecting walls 40 are created by the powder fed laser weld deposition of an abradable layer (see Fig. 6).
Patent GB-2400054-A (GB)
Title: A rotor assembly and a centrifuge
Inventor: AMIRKHANIAN HENDRIK N
IPC: B04B9/12
Filed: 2004-02-02
Abstract: A rotor assembly (20) for use as pan of a centrifuge for the separation of particulate matter from a fluid includes a collection chamber (21) housing a particulate separation mechanism and a drive chamber (22) including a Hero turbine (26) which assembles to the collection chamber (21) and which is separable from the collection chamber (21). The interfit between the drive chamber (22) and the collection chamber (21) imparts any drive chamber rotation due to the Hero turbine (26) directly to the collection chamber (21) for rotation and for particulate separation. By making the drive chamber (22) separable from the collection chamber (21), the collection chamber (21) can be discarded with its accumulated sludge, allowing the drive chamber (22) to be reused.
Patent GB-2416675-A (GB)
Title: Windscreen wiper with elastic support member
Inventor: KU SHU-LAN
IPC: B60S1/32
Filed: 2004-07-04
Abstract: A windscreen wiper comprises an elastic support member 10, a connecting buckle 20, a rubber cover 30 and a wiper blade 40. The buckle is riveted onto the support member through holes 12 in the member. The rubber cover 30 includes two end covers 32, and is attached to the support member. The wiper blade is clipped into an aperture 11 on the support member. The buckle connects the wiper to a wiper arm of a wiper motor. The elastic support member may be made from metal, and curved. The fastening aperture 11 may be an elongate slot with a wider aperture at one end.
Patent GB-2420037-A (GB)
Title: Optical transceiver with multiplexed electrical input
Inventor: SICARD STEPHANE
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: This invention relates to an improved optical transceiver. The invention provides an optical transceiver comprising a photodetector for receiving an optical signal and generating and electrical signal; an optical source for generating an optical signal in response to an electrical signal; and a multiplexer/demultiplexer arranged to receive a multiplexed electrical signal and to generate therefrom a plurality of transmission electrical signals; and receive a plurality of received electrical signals and to generate therefrom a single multiplexed electrical signal; wherein the said plurality of transmission electrical signals are coupled to the optical source for transmission of corresponding optical signals; and the photodetector receives a plurality of optical signals and generates therefrom the said plurality of received electrical signals.
Patent GB-2419876-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for cutting and deflecting a printing web
Inventor: MCCRONE JOHN
IPC: B65H45/28
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A rotary printing press is disclosed. It comprises a print unit for applying ink to a web of print medium passing through the unit, a folder located adjacent to the print unit to receive the printed web from the print unit and, a slitting mechanism located between the print unit and the folder to longitudinally slit the web into a plurality of ribbons each travelling side-by-side across the width of the press for entry into the folder. The press includes turning bars for changing the position of at least one ribbon relative to the or each adjacent ribbon so that the edges of adjacent ribbons are spaced apart from each other in a direction across the width of the press before entering the folder.
Patent GB-2408298-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle transmission systems
Inventor: WHEALS JONATHAN CHARLES
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A vehicle transmission system includes an input shaft (2) connected to a differential mechanism, which has two output shafts (12, 20). The two output shafts carry first and second coaxially mounted sun wheels (10, 12), respectively, of an epicyclic gear system which mesh with first and second sets of planet wheels (P1, P2), respectively, which mesh with first and second annulus wheels (A1, A2), respectively. Each planet wheel (P1, P2) is mounted to rotate independently about a respective planet shaft (22) and the planet shafts are connected to a common carrier (24), which is rotatably mounted coaxially with the first and second sun wheels. The first and second annulus wheels (A1, A2) are connected together. The carrier (24) is connected to selectively operable speed changing means (28) arranged to increase or decrease the speed of rotation of the carrier about its axis.
Patent GB-2424259-A (GB)
Title: Valve assemblies
Inventor: LINDEN SEAN JOHN
IPC: F16K17/38
Filed: 2005-03-19
Abstract: A temperature-sensitive safety valve assembly comprises a first region 70,72 which contains a first pressurised fluid, and a second region 54 which contains a second pressurised fluid. The second region comprises a heat-sensitive sealing means. A valve 50 is arranged between the first and second regions. In a first configuration, the pressure of the second pressurised fluid in the second region overcomes the pressure of the first pressurised fluid to actuate the valve to open the first outlet. The heat-sensitive sealing means in the second region is, in a second configuration, arranged to fail at high temperature so as to de-pressurise the second region, thereby actuating the valve to move under the first pressurised fluid in the first region so as to close the first outlet and seal the first region.
Patent GB-2425982-A (GB)
Title: Clamp
Inventor: GAMES ROBERT HARLAND
IPC: B25B5/10
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A clamp 10 comprises a guide member 12, a first jaw 14 fixed relative to the guide member 12, a second jaw 16 movable relative to the guide member, and a drive shaft 26, 28 adapted to transfer drive from a powered rotary tool (30, Fig 5) to the clamp 10 for moving the second jaw 16 relative to the first jaw 14. The second jaw 16 may be in threaded engagement with a threaded rod 24 disposed axially inside the guide member 12 so that rotation of the drive shaft 26, 28 by the powered rotary tool (30. fig 5) causes the second jaw 16 to move along the threaded rod 24. The apparatus 10 may also be used as a tool guide.
Patent GB-2417583-A (GB)
Title: Secure electronic delivery seal for an information handling system
Inventor: O'CONNOR CLINT H
IPC: G06F21/57
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: The invention is concerned with ensuring the security of a particular configuration of hardware and software for an information handling system 120 that is assembled using a "build-to-order" system. When the information system is manufactured a manifest file 216 is constructed comprising a predetermined set of data files 222 selected from files stored 206 on the information system. The manifest file is stored on the system along with an electronic seal or signature 224 generated using at least one key. During the initial boot-up of the system at the customer's facility, the electronic seal is verified and a comparison is performed between the files of the manifest and the corresponding files stored on the system. If any of the files have been altered, the initial boot is designated as invalid and the user is notified of the potential breach of security. The manifest file may contain operating system and boot files, checksums of the BIOS 218 and CMOS 220, and encrypted customer configuration files. If the system is delivered to the customer via one or more intermediaries that modify the system, e.g. by adding hardware and/or software enhancements, a modified manifest and seal is generated for the system.
Patent GB-2418181-A (GB)
Title: Compactor tooth
Inventor: LIVESAY RICHARD E
IPC: B60B15/02
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: The tooth (10) has a replaceable wear tip (18) mounted to a mounting block (16) carried on the cylindrical exterior surface of a landfill-compactor wheel of a compactor machine. The mounting block (16) has an external surface (32) formed to engage a complementary internal cavity (76) of the wear tip (18). The replaceable tip (18) has a body (70) with an exterior ground-engaging surface (72), a mounting end (74) and the cavity (76) opening through the mounting end (74). The cavity (76) is configured to receive the mounting block (16) thereinto and has a pair of circumferentially spaced side surfaces (80, 82) configured to be in close abutting relationship to a respective one of the circumferentially spaced sides (34, 36) of said mounting block (16). Bores (42, 100) in the block and tip accept retaining means (figs 8-10, not shown) comprising a barrel and a threaded fastener for insertion into the barrel. The barrel has side surfaces at one end which align with spaced side ribs in the tip cavity (76) when the tip (18) is placed over the block (16).
Patent GB-2421735-A (GB)
Title: Aluminium-silicon casting alloy
Inventor: NAGASAKA TAKESHI
IPC: B22D17/20
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: An aluminium-silicon casting alloy comprises (by weight): 9.0-12.0 % silicon, 0.20-0.80 % magnesium, 0-0.5 % copper, the total of manganese and iron being 0.7-1.1 % and the ratio of Mn:Fe being 1.5 or more, optionally titanium, boron, zirconium, strontium, calcium, sodium and/or antimony for refining, with the balance being aluminium and impurities. The alloy may be cast into a closed mold which is decompressed below atmospheric pressure or cast into a closed mold from which the air has been vented and then replaced with an oxygen atmosphere.