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Patent GB-2357731-A (GB)
Title: Stamp for lithographic printing with soft layer for distributing force
Inventor: BRUNO MICHEL
IPC: B41N10/04
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A stamp device for lithographic printing comprising a two sided rigid carrier layer 1 providing on its first side a patterned layer 2 made of a first material and being combined on the carrier's second side with a layer 5 made of material softer than the first layer. Preferably the stamp forms a blanket on a printing roller. The soft layer evenly distributes the force exerted through the stamp. The soft layer 5 may either be attached to the carrier 1 or just in contact with it.
Patent GB-2361234-A (GB)
Title: Article discharging device
Inventor: TOMIOKA AKIRA
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: An article discharging device eg a vending machine having a main body with an opening in a front side, has a container (2) for articles, the container comprising a front wall (2b) at least a portion of which is transparent and an article entrance (8) formed in an upper side, wherein the container (2) is able to close the opening and articles held in the container can be viewed through the transparent portion of the front wall. The container can be rotated reciprocally around a predetermined axis (2a), to expose the entrance (8) so that articles may be loaded into the container.
Patent GB-2371767-A (GB)
Title: Dissolving materials by application of agitation and ultrasound
Inventor: WHITWELL ANDREW
IPC: B01F11/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: A device for dissolving materials comprises an orbital shaker and a bath having an ultrasonic transducer, in which a container holding the materials to be dissolved is held. Ultrasonic waves are transmitted to the container <I>via</I> the fluid in the bath. The device may further comprise a computer-controlled shaker and temperature control.
Patent GB-2355488-A (GB)
Title: Clothesline system with a support system and improved clothespins
Inventor: DOYLE NOEL
IPC: D06F53/00
Filed: 1997-12-01
Abstract: A clothespin 80 comprises a clamping member including a pair of jaws 88,90 separable from one another against the resiliency of a resilient element 94, the resilient element engaging said pair of jaws toward a closed position in which said clothespin is suitable for clamping clothes on a clothesline 10.
Patent GB-2377119-A (GB)
Title: Interactive voice response system
Inventor: MORRIS JAMES TEAGUE
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the retrieval of textual messages over a voice channel 8 or 12, using a communications device such as a telephone, 6 or 10, whereby the textual message is played to the subscriber using a text-to-voice converter. The system comprises an Interactive Voice Response (IVR) engine, 2, capable of recognising commands over a voice telephony connection. The received textual message is broken into sections by means of natural language breaks allowing the user to skip to the next spoken section of the textual message by issuing a verbal or DTMF command. The IVR engine comprises a database, 16, in which user-specific information is stored, including personal contacts information such as email addresses and telephone numbers. On receipt of a textual message, the system allows the user to respond to the originator of the message by setting up a telephone call. The invention also discloses a method of replying to a textual message whereby the recipient records a reply message and the system sets up a telephone call to the originator and plays the recorded message.
Patent GB-2378489-A (GB)
Title: Method of gear selection using current pulses in a hydraulic transmission system with actuators and valves
Inventor: JONES CHARLES JOHN
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A hydraulic actuation system, eg for an automatic transmission, comprises a clutch actuator 22, a clutch control valve 120, gear engagement actuators 114,115, a master control valve 150 and gear engagement control valves 152, 154. Upon initiation of a gear change, clutch control valve 120 is energized to move it from its first position (Fig 3) to a third position (Fig 5) which connects the clutch actuator 22 to the hydraulic accumulator 275 via the master control valve 150. At the same time, a current pulse moves gear engagement control valves 152, 154 from their first position (Fig 3) to their third (Fig 5) which connects the head ends of actuators 114, 115 to the main control valve 150. At the end of the pulse, a current is applied to the solenoids of gear engagement control valves 152, 154 to hold them in their second, null, position (Fig 4). At the same time a current pulse is applied to the solenoid of master control valve 150 until pressure in the rod ends of actuators 114, 115 and inlets of the gear engagement control valves 152, 154 begins to rise. The master control valve 150 is then energized to give a predetermined pressure to the rod ends, by switching itself between its first, second and third positions (Figs 3,4 and 5 respectively). The gear engagement control valves 152,154 are then moved to their first (Fig 3) or third (Fig 5) position to achieve movement of the actuators 114, 115 to select the required gear. The gear engagement control valves 152, 154 are then moved to their second, null, position (Fig 4) to lock the actuators 114, 115 in the selected gear. Clutch control valve 120 then connects actuator 22 to the reservoir, so that the clutch can re-engage. All the solenoids are then de-energized.
Patent GB-2374223-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the direction from a mobile phone to a target
Inventor: BANNO SATOSHI
IPC: G01S3/30
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A mobile phone calculates and displays 13 the direction and range to a target based on the position of the target, the current location of the phone and the location of the base station. The user inputs the latitude and longitude location of the target into the phone controller. The controller then acquires its current position from global positioning system (GPS). The controller then generates a signal to the base station requesting its positional and channel information, based on the amplitude of the received signal at the directional antenna 6 the direction from the phone to the base station is determined. The angle of direction from the phone to the target is calculated relative to the angle from the phone to the base station.
Patent GB-2381887-A (GB)
Title: DRAM interface having address and data bus reassignment in refresh cycle
Inventor: GAVIN VINCENT
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A method and system for optimizing use of signal paths on a DRAM interface. Signal paths that have a 'don't care' status during DRAM refresh are assigned to communication with another device. Onset of the refresh procedure triggers diversion of shared signal paths away from the DRAM to the other device for the duration of the refresh. The shared signal paths include at least some of the address and data signal path. The interface may be used to reduce the pin count on ASICs.
Patent GB-2382446-A (GB)
Title: Optical code symbol reader
Inventor: CARLSON BRADLEY
IPC: H01L27/146
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A device for imaging optical code symbols comprises no more than 1024 pixels, wherein each of the pixels has an aspect ratio that is greater than 2 to 1 with a short dimension not greater than 4 žm and not less than 2 žm, wherein preferably the pixels are arranged in a single row. Also provided is a bar code reader including a sensor for imaging a field of view of the reader comprising a single semiconductor device as described above. Apparatus and techniques are provided which reduce and/or eliminate the need for illumination of a target by the imager, thereby reducing the overall power consumed by the imager and/or its overall size. An imager with an increased working range is provided, as is a light emitting diode which produces a light with reduced line thickness.
Patent GB-2384863-A (GB)
Title: Side-looking NMR probe for oil well logging
Inventor: REIDERMAN ARCADY
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A side-looking NMR logging tool incorporates a permanent magnet arrangement (1) having a magnetization direction oriented towards a side of the tool and a dipole RF antenna (10) displaced towards the front of the tool. The magnetic arrangement produces a shaped region of investigation in front of the tool wherein the magnetic field has a uniform field strength and the RF field has a uniform field strength in a direction orthogonal to the static field. The shaping of the static field is accomplished by the magnet arrangement comprising a plurality of magnets (8) having parallel magnetization or by a single shaped magnet (8). The antenna arrangement includes gapped core made of non-ferritic soft material for increasing antenna efficiency. The magnet arrangement also reduces ringing in the core and the antenna. An optional RF shield is used to reduce NMR signals from borehole fluids.
Patent GB-2387772-A (GB)
Title: Portable dummy / bottle teat sterilizer
Inventor: MATTS HELEN
IPC: A61L2/26
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: Portable dummy or bottle teat sterilizer which comprises a container 2 housing a sponge 4 soaked in sterilizing solution. Preferably the sponge is cut into sections 4A to envelop a teat of any size or shape. The container may also have a cap with a screw top to provide an air and water tight seal. The sterilizer does not require a power source.
Patent GB-2400138-A (GB)
Title: Cooling an i.c. engine turbocharger using an electrically driven supercharger
Inventor: BROTHERTON WILLIAM MARC EDWARD
IPC: F02B39/00
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: The invention relates to cooling the turbocharger after the engine has been shut off. The engine (202) has a two-stage air charge boosting system including an exhaust gas driven turbocharger (220) for compressing inlet air, an electrical supply system (230), an air passageway between (265) the air inlet system (205) and the exhaust gas system (211), and a controller (240) for controlling the operation of the air charge boosting system (218,220). The turbocharger (220) has an exhaust gas driven impeller (226). The air charge boosting system includes an electrically driven supercharger (18). The controller (240) is arranged when the engine (202) is stopped to operate the supercharger (218) to force air (260) through the air passageway (265) from the air inlet system (205) into the exhaust gas system (211) in order to cool the turbocharger impeller (226). The air passageway (265) is preferably provided by an exhaust gas recirculation system (80).
Patent GB-2400328-A (GB)
Title: Golf club carrier and clip therefor
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANK
IPC: A63B55/10
Filed: 2003-04-12
Abstract: A golf club carrier 12 comprises a frame having golf club retaining means in the form of a number of clips 10 mounted thereon. Each golf club is arranged to be retained to the golf club carrier 12 by two clips 10 which are mounted on the frame longitudinally spaced apart. The frame comprises four legs 14, 16, 18, 20 and arranged in two pairs wherein each pair forms a substantially "A" shaped frame. The legs 14, 16, 18, 20 are not movable relative to each other and the golf club carrier 12, therefore, cannot be collapsed. Accordingly, the construction is rigid whilst also being simple to manufacture. The clips 10 comprise a resilient material which secure the shaft of a golf club. In addition, the lateral edges of the club are rounded in order to prevent the clip from damaging the shaft of the club, for example during insertion or withdrawal of the golf club shaft from the retaining region. Accordingly, since the clip is manufactured from a plastics and has rounded edges, the damage to the golf club shaft is minimised.
Patent GB-2402039-A (GB)
Title: A releasable cigarette lighter attachment
Inventor: HAMILTON ASHAR
IPC: A24F15/18
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A releasable cigarette lighter attachment device comprises a main body 1 with two flexible jaw supports (2, 3) for a cigarette box and a cigarette lighter. The jaw supports may be arranged at either end of the main body and radiate symmetrically from the main body. It may be made from plastics material, wood or metal. It may also include a holder for articles such as matchboxes or rolling papers.
Patent GB-2404041-A (GB)
Title: System for data integration
Inventor: PICKERING NIGEL RUSSELL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: A system for data integration in providing a target model is described. The system described comprises an adaptable user drive interface for defining an integrated input from a respective one of a plurality of sources and directly to form the model from data input and properties defined for each input. The target model described is "soft" and formed directly as a result of the data input and the properties or mappings defined for each input.
Patent GB-2404131-A (GB)
Title: Floating plant container with automatic watering means
Inventor: HAWKINS CLIVE FREDERICK JAMES
IPC: A01G9/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A plant container(1) comprises a receptacle (5) for receiving soil and/or compost and plants which will float on water and supply means (15) for supplying water from the water on which the receptacle (5) is floating for automatically watering the plants. The supply means may include a filter (21) or a mesh (37) to prevent soil/compost passing into the water, and may comprise a capillary tube or water-conducting wick (35). The receptacle may be divided into a plurality of separate compartments (7, 9) which may be tiered at different heights. A flotation level indication means (29) may be provided to indicate the level of the receptacle in the water. The receptacle may be formed of moulded polystyrene.
Patent GB-2392431-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable and telescopic work machine
Inventor: SEWELL ANDREW
IPC: E02F9/02
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: The present invention is a rotatable work machine that includes a lower frame assembly 80 having a recessed area 108 in which the operator portion 270 of an upper frame assembly 34 and preferably power source 14 are at least partially positioned. Further, a method of manufacturing and assembling the lower frame assembly enables various size configurations for the work machine. The method of manufacturing and assembling the work machine, along with the specific design and positioning of the various components therein, enhances stability, clearance, and operator visibility with reduced cost and complexity. Preferably, the work machine has stabilisers 140 and a tiltable and telescopic fork assembly 312.
Patent GB-2409563-A (GB)
Title: A removable frame for covering the surround of a screen
Inventor: PETERGES UDO
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A removable frame for covering the surround of a screen 1 such as a television or computer screen, comprises a front part 2 and a rear part 3 that can be used separately or in conjunction with one another. The frame preferably attaches to the surround of the screen 1 either by a clip-on system, a sub-frame or by adjustable brackets 4. The appearance of the frame may vary in texture, colours and patterns and may include advertising, company logos or other indicia (figs 6 and 7). The frame preferably includes slots or holes 8 in the cover to provide ventilation and it may be used to cover peripherals such as video and stereo equipment and wiring.
Patent GB-2408259-A (GB)
Title: Dual closure means for container/storage arrangement
Inventor: DOUGLAS ANTHONY
IPC: B65D51/28
Filed: 2003-11-22
Abstract: An apparatus for storing a material, such as adhesives and sealants, comprises a storage bottle or flask 7 positioned within a container (not shown) and which may be closed by a polyethylene lid/cap 1 which has a dual screw thread or bayonet arrangement 4, 8, 9, comprising a skirt 3 and collar 6, for sealing both the storage bottle and the container, relative to the neck 10 of the bottle 7 and the rim of the container. The arrangement allows releasable connected of the cap 1 to both the container and storage means.
Patent GB-2396588-A (GB)
Title: Airbag deployment door mechanism having a tear initiator
Inventor: DAVIS JR JOSEPH J
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: An air bag deployment door mechanism for the instrument panel (10 Fig 1) of an automotive vehicle. A deployment door 20 is molded integral with the instrument panel retainer 14 and defined by a plurality of closely spaced holes 26 about its perimeter. The spacing between the holes 26 define the physical connection between the deployment door 20 and the instrument panel retainer 14. A tear initiator 30 is molded into the deployment door 20 which is activated by the inflating air bag. The tear initiator 30 pierces the foam and decorative layers 16,12 prior the severing of the physical connection between the deployment door 20 and the instrument panel retainer 14.
Patent GB-2393297-A (GB)
Title: A multithreaded processor capable of implicit multithreaded execution of a single-thread program
Inventor: AKKARY HAITHAM
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A device is presented including a first processor and a second processor. A number of memory devices are connected to the first processor and the second processor. A register buffer is connected to the first processor and the second processor. A trace buffer is connected to the first processor and the second processor. A number of memory instruction buffers are connected to the first processor and the second processor. The first processor and the second processor perform single threaded applications using multithreading resources. A method is also presented where a first thread is executed from a second processor. The first thread is also executed from a second processor as directed by the first processor. The second processor executes instructions ahead of the first processor.
Patent GB-2400468-A (GB)
Title: Bore-hole data display
Inventor: HELIOT DENIS J
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A method for displaying a plurality of measurement data along a borehole trajectory includes displaying a borehole model representing the borehole trajectory; and displaying the plurality of measurement data as at least one layer overlaying the borehole model, wherein the plurality of measurement data are displayed at measurement depths corresponding to measurement depths of the borehole model.
Patent GB-2413148-A (GB)
Title: Loft ladder assembly
Inventor: ERIKSSON PER-OLOF
IPC: E04F11/06
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A loft ladder assembly (10) which comprises a telescopically collapsible ladder (12) and frame (14) for mounting the ladder (12) within a hatch opening. The frame (14) comprises mounting bracket (14a) to be secured in use to the hatch opening, to which bracket (14a) the uppermost section of the ladder (12) is pivotably connected, and carriage (14b) pivotably connected to the mounting bracket (14a) for supporting the wight of the ladder (12) in its stowage position and preventing it from extending unintentionally. The frame (14) may have hooks (22) for receiving lugs (24) projecting laterally from the lowermost section of the ladder (12). The carriage (14b) may be connected to the mounting bracket (14a) by at least one toggle spring (16a) urging the carriage into stowage position and away from the ladder respectively when collapsing or extending the ladder (12). The rungs can have locking pins with biassing springs which push the pins laterally into holes in the stiles of the ladder (12).
Patent GB-2404892-A (GB)
Title: Power tong jaw
Inventor: BANGERT DANIEL STEPHEN
IPC: E21B19/16
Filed: 2004-08-05
Abstract: A jaw 205 for use in power tongs comprises an upper plate 200, a lower plate 201 and at least one column member 203 having a die insert groove 204 formed therein. The jaw 205 may include further column members, either with 203a or without 203b die insert grooves 204, and the column members 203 may be attached via slots 206 or openings 207 in the upper and lower plates 200, 201. A method for constructing such a power tong jaw is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418786-A (GB)
Title: Reactive power controller for dimming ac lighting systems
Inventor: CHUNG HENRY SHU HUNG
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A reactive power controller (RPC) for dimming an ac mains lighting system, comprising an ac input, a voltage developing means for developing an ac voltage at mains frequency based on a dimming level control signal input. The magnitude of the ac voltage is varied by controlling the amount of reactive power generated or absorbed by the RPC. The developed ac voltage means (e.g. a dc/ac converter) may develop an ac voltage from a dc voltage source which is out of phase with the current flowing through the RPC. A second RPC may be used to improve the power factor of the ac mains lighting system. The second RPC generates or absorbs the required reactive power of the whole system, so that the input power factor of the lighting system becomes substantially unity. The lighting system may comprise a plurality of lamps.
Patent GB-2404406-A (GB)
Title: Novel bits and cutting structures
Inventor: AZAR MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: C23C30/00
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A drill bit 190 comprising a bit body having at least one blade 191 thereon and at least one cutting element on the blade 191, wherein the cutting element comprises a diamond-impregnated insert body. The insert (fig.6, 100) includes a thermally stable shearing potion (fig.6a, 110) disposed on the body, where the shearing potion (110) may be formed separately from the insert body and bonded to it. In addition, a method for forming a drill bit that includes (a) forming a shearing portion (110) on a diamond impregnated insert body to form a cutting insert (100), (b) forming a bit body, which may also be diamond impregnated, having a plurality of sockets to receive the inserts, and (c) fixing the inserts in the bit body; wherein steps (a) to (c) are carried out such that the total exposure of the diamond impregnated insert (100) to temperatures above 1000 {F (538{C) is greater than the total exposure of the shearing portion 110 to temperatures above 1000 {F (538{C).
Patent GB-2420523-A (GB)
Title: Method of manufacturing a water tank panel
Inventor: STACK ROBERT
IPC: B29C70/18
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tank panel (10 Figure 1) for making a water tank assembled by bolting the panels together, the method comprises preparing a sheet moulding compound (SMC) by initially preparing a resin paste, delivering chopped lengths of glass fibre onto the resin paste, forming a sandwiched resin sheet 36 delivering the sandwiched resin sheet between compressing rollers 37 to form a sandwiched SMC, curing the sandwiched SMC and moulding the SMC in a compression mould (40 Figure 7). A tank panel as constructed in accordance with the method is further provided. Also included is a tank panel as constructed in accordance with the method as well as an optional insulating panel (15 Figure 3) that may be fitted to the panel (20 Figure 5).
Patent GB-2425615-A (GB)
Title: Beam splitting colour mixing optic for coloured light sources
Inventor: HANNEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G02B27/10
Filed: 2005-04-27
Abstract: An optical component (1) which is suitable for use with multi-coloured light emitting diode (LED) light sources (6) e.g. three separate coloured light sources (6), splits the light (7) received from each of the coloured light sources (6) into different beams on different optical paths, and then emits these beams from different positions from within the optical component (1). The beams emitted from the optical component (1) remain co-axial, and have similar collimated beam properties. The beams emitted from the optical component (1) exhibit good colour mixing at a wide range of illuminated target distances. Total internal reflection (TIR) surface 2, lens 3 and beam steering prisms 4,5 are shown.