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Patent GB-2342246-A (GB)
Title: A partial pixel encoding and decoding method
Inventor: BUNCE RICHARD W
IPC: H04N1/41
Filed: 1996-08-12
Abstract: In an extended resolution halftone image represented by a plurality of pixels wherein each pixel contains a number of sub-pixels, firstly a group of pixels 300 is defined. Secondly, those pixels in the group with all sub-pixels set to a first value are represented in memory by a first indicator 302 and those pixels in the group with all sub-pixels set to a second value are represented in memory by a second indicator 301, 304. Thirdly, if present, any partial pixels 303, ie those pixels that have only a sub-set of said plurality of sub-pixels set to the first value, are encode in memory in terms of a) their position in the group and b) the number of sub-pixels set to the first value 305-308. Fourthly, said partial pixels are decoded from memory and the group of pixels are extracted.
Patent GB-2347938-A (GB)
Title: Production method for gas hydrates and device for producing same
Inventor: YOSHIKAWA KOZO
IPC: F17C11/00
Filed: 2000-03-13
Abstract: A production method for gas hydrates in which water and one or more hydrate producing substances e.g. methane are reacted in a hydrate producing vessel (1) comprising the steps of (a) spraying water through a nozzle (9) or using an ultrasonic vibrating plate into a gaseous phase (G) containing the hydrate producing substance in the top of the hydrate producing vessel, and thus promoting the hydration reaction between the water and the hydrate producing substance; and (b) supplying hydrate producing substance (via pipe 33) in a gas state into the aqueous phase (L) in the bottom of the hydrate producing vessel (1). The use of an ultrasonic vibrating plate (see Fig. 4B, not shown) will cause hydrate formed on the surface of large droplets of water to be broken up thus ensuring that all liquid water reacts to form hydrate. Water recovered from the aqueous phase (L) in the bottom of the vessel (1) is preferably recovered (via pipe 20) and supplied as the water (10) which is sprayed in at the top of the hydrate producing vessel.
Patent GB-2348380-A (GB)
Title: Sampling apparatus with silicone rubber membrane
Inventor: MULLINS FRANK GREGORY PIUS
IPC: B01D61/28
Filed: 2000-03-29
Abstract: Apparatus for sampling an organic substance, eg tolbutamide, from a test liquid 7, eg urine, comprises a main reservoir 1 into which is dipped a second reservoir in the form of a tube 2 sealed at its lower end by a silicone rubber membrane. The second reservoir, containing a suitable liquid extractant, is dipped into the test liquid for sufficient time for the required substance to diffuse into the extractant, which is then removed and tested conventionally.
Patent GB-2361433-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus
Inventor: BLACKLOCK LUTHER
IPC: A63B53/10
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A golf training aid 20 comprises a circular hoop 22 inclined in use at an angle to the horizontal, and means 40 defining a planar surface 44 extending outwardly from the surface 46 of the upper end 42 of the hoop 22 in a direction parallel to the plane 48 of the hoop 22. The hoop 22 may be pivotally-mounted to a base 26 at its lower end 24, the base 26 having a standing surface 32 for a user. The golf training aid 20 as described above may be used in combination with a club where either the hoop surface 46 and/or the club are provided with a low friction coating such as PTFE and the club may be provided with a low friction sleeve rotatably mounted around the club shaft. Also disclosed is a golf training club (fig 5) comprising a shaft with a grip at one end and a sleeve rotatably mounted about the shaft and a golf training club (figs 7 to 10) comprising a shaft having a grip at one end, having axially extending planar surfaces mounted to or provided on a portion of the length of the shaft. A further disclosure is a golf training aid comprising a hoop inclined to the horizontal and over whose surface a club may be swung, the hoop comprising means for guiding the club to move in a given plane at the top of the swing. Another disclosure is a club for use in swinging over an inclined hoop comprising means provided on the shaft of the club for reducing friction with the hoop.
Patent GB-2362670-A (GB)
Title: Doorway threshold with blocks defining sill and having a gap between leading to drainage channel
Inventor: HODSON CHRISTOPHER DOUGLAS
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2000-05-19
Abstract: A threshold of a doorway comprises a first block (1) of concrete material, where the top of the block defines the sill of the doorway and a second block (2) of concrete material placed adjacent but spaced from the first block leaving a gap (10) between the blocks which leads to a drainage space (14). The top surface of one or both of the first and second blocks may slope at an angle downwards towards the gap and the blocks may be identical. The threshold may further include a water bar (17) secured to the top of the sill and a third block (3), over which portions of the first and second blocks are located.
Patent GB-2352945-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone comprising a device for the transmission of a phase and amplitude modulated signal
Inventor: ROMAO FERNANDO
IPC: H03C3/40
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: To send a phase and amplitude modulated signal in a mobile telephone a phase modulating cosine signal, a phase modulating sine signal and an amplitude modulating signal are all calculated from two phase and amplitude modulating signals, I and Q. The phase modulating sine and cosine signals are sent to inputs 23, 24 of an in-quadrature phase modulator 22, producing, at an output 26, a purely phase modulated signal with constant peak amplitude, and two in-quadrature components. This signal is sent to the input of an amplifier 43. A supply voltage 44 of the amplifier is automatically controlled by the amplitude modulating signal 49. A phase copying loop 4 may be used. The invention reduces amplifier induced parasites, removing the requirement for a bandpass filter at the output of the amplifier.
Patent GB-2351969-A (GB)
Title: Packing block
Inventor: STEWART DUNCAN
IPC: B65D81/05
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: A packing block for fitting to an object to be packed has a first side 3, a second side and a middle section 7 which are connected together such that the inner surfaces of the assembled packing block form a cavity. The middle section 7 is further provided with expansion means which allow the distance between the first side 3 and the second side to be increased or decreased within predetermined maximum and minimum values. The middle section 7 may comprise two substantially flat surfaces 11 separated by a folded section 9 which may be expanded or contracted and ribs 13 may be provided on the middle section 7. Generally triangular or rectangular sides may be connected by two middle sections 7 separated by a hole 17. Alternatively, two sides may be adjustably connected by belt members.
Patent GB-2361961-A (GB)
Title: A hinge for a collapsible flatrack container post
Inventor: CLIVE-SMITH MARTIN
IPC: E05D11/10
Filed: 2000-08-07
Abstract: A hinge for a collapsible flatrack container post comprises a stub post 10 attached to a base 1, a hinge inner 15 attached to a post 2, a pivot pin 17 and a locking key 18. The stub post 10 is capped by an L shaped fitting 11 comprising a top plate 12 and a vertical extension 13. The top plate 12 is provided with a handling aperture 16 formed through it, likewise vertical extension 13 has an aperture (14 fig. 2) formed through it to receive a lifting hook or similar (fig. 5). Hinge inner 15 passes through the aperture 16 when the post 2 is erect and is locked in the erect position with a locking key 18 abutting abutment 39 of the vertical extension 13. The L shaped fitting 11 may be forged, or of welded construction. The locking key may be rectangular, cylindrical or tapered.
Patent GB-2350468-A (GB)
Title: Presentation device
Inventor: SIEGL GEORG
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a presentation device (1) comprising a base (5) and bars (3) which can be connected or are connected to one another and which are provided for a flexible stand (2). Said stand can be connected or connects to the base (5) via a plug connection. The presentation device also comprises crossbars (9, 10) provided as a holding device for a poster, a film or other such presentation media (6) for the connection thereof to the base (5) and to the stand (2). For a quick and easy set-up or dismantling, the base (5) is configured with four elongated folding feet (14 to 17). Said feet are connected to an elongated transversal support (11) and can swivel from a folded resting position parallel to the transversal support (11) to a functional position in an at least essentially perpendicular manner relative to the transversal support (11), and can swivel back again.
Patent GB-2370239-A (GB)
Title: Toy building blocks.
Inventor: HUANG TE-LI
IPC: A63H33/10
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A toy building block construction system includes at least two substantially flat panels 10 and a connecting rod 20. Each panel 10 has a plurality of side edges 13, each of which has two opposite end sections and a recessed section that extends between the end sections and that has two opposite end faces 12. The connecting rod 20 has at least two connecting portions 23, each of which is complementary to and is received in the recessed section. Each connecting portion 20 has two opposite ends respectively pivoted on the end faces so as to permit each panel 10 to be freely turnable about an axis (X).
Patent GB-2371424-A (GB)
Title: Halogen lamp electronic transformer
Inventor: CHAO WEN-SHIN
IPC: H05B39/04
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: An electronic transformer for a halogen lamp B comprises a power supply circuit, a voltage divider circuit, a control circuit, inductive coils L1 -L4, a push-pull oscillator circuit Q1-Q4, and a triggering and overload circuit. A full bridge type dual push-pull oscillator circuit consists of a pair of half bridge oscillator circuits combined in a arrangement such that the first and fourth push-pull oscillator transistors are connected to two phase reversed inductive coils, and the second and fourth push-pull oscillator transistors are connected to two phase reversed inductive coils. A bidirectional current limiting diode DIAC is also provided, the output end of which is connected to the bases of the third and fourth push-pull oscillator for simultaneous triggering. A current limiting resistor RX connected in series with an LED may be provided to indicate a variety of faults or abnormal operating conditions.
Patent GB-2356417-A (GB)
Title: Under-reamer and stabilizer
Inventor: JEWKES DONALD
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 1997-11-04
Abstract: An apparatus for use in drilling operations comprises an under-reamer 230 having a plurality of elongated arms 252 with cutting elements 256 at the ends of the arms for enlarging a previously drilled borehole drilled by a drill bit 234. One or more stabilizers 242,260 in close proximity to the under-reamer provide stability to the under-reamer and the drill bit. The stabilizer could be rotating or non-rotating; and could be positioned between the under-reamer and the drill bit, or above the under-reamer or above a directional device 40 on the drillstring. The cutting arms 252 are selectively operable to perform the enlargement. The stabilizer 260 may be provided with members that closely fit the size of the borehole by expression of the members.
Patent GB-2373838-A (GB)
Title: Boiler access hatch
Inventor: BUCKLES DAVID JOHN
IPC: F24H9/00
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: The boiler has a housing 2 with a front panel 4, top panels 6 and 8, back panel 10, side panels 12 and 14, and a base panel 16. An access hatch 52 is mounted at an angle to the top and front panels to allow access to a heat exchanger 22. Access to the hatch is possible from above if the top panel 6 is removed and from the front if the front panel is removed. The access opening is sloping at an angle of between 30 and 60 degrees and is defined by edges 44, 46, 48, and 50 of the heat exchanger casing 24. The hatch is removably attached to the casing via nuts that engage threaded studs 54. The arrangement allows the boiler to be sited either under a work surface or at a position higher up since the heat exchanger may be serviced from each position.
Patent GB-2360665-A (GB)
Title: Planar loudspeakers
Inventor: LOCK CHRISTOPHER COLIN
IPC: H04R7/04
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A flat panel rectangular or elliptical loudspeaker has one or more anisostropic diaphragms 14,15, made of double skinned fluted polypropylene copolymer (core flute) or corrugated cardboard, having a longitudinal bending strength greater than the transverse bending strength. The diaphragm is vibrated by a driver unit 16 which comprises a magnet 17 and voice coil 18. In one embodiment the magnet 17 is mounted on the rear diaphragm 15 and the voice coil 18 is mounted on the front diaphragm 14. The two diaphragms 14,15 are mounted at their edges to a frame 11 with the driver unit 16, mounted in the space enclosed by the frame and the diaphragms. In another embodiment the magnet is mounted to the diaphragm by means of a frame 21,22.
Patent GB-2377751-A (GB)
Title: Electric thermos bottle capable of filtering flowing water
Inventor: CHANG KWEI TANG
IPC: A47J41/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: An electric thermos bottle capable of filtering flowing water comprises a thermos bottle 1, an internal glass container 2, a heating pipe 3, a water pump 4, a filter 5, and a water supply pipe 6. The internal glass container 2 is disposed in the thermos bottle 1 and forms a water storing space 11 therein. The heating pipe 3 and water pump 4 are disposed at the bottom of the water storing space 11, and the filter 5 is disposed at the top thereof. One end of the water supply pipe 6 is connected to the water pump 4, and the other end thereof forms a reflux mouth 61 and a water outlet 62 respectively disposed above the filter 5 and outside the thermos bottle 1. The water outlet 62 is connected with a water button 7. Water in said water storing space 11 can flow through said water supply pipe 6, flow out of said reflux mouth 61 and be filtered by said filter 5 by continual action of said water pump 4 or water in said water-storing space 11 can flow through said water supply pipe 6 and out of said water outlet 62 when said water button 7 is pressed. The filter 5 prevents peculiar smells and filters out impurities. The electric thermos bottle may have a transparent window 8 disposed at an outside of said thermos bottle 1. The said reflux mouth 61 may be positioned higher than said water outlet 62. A plurality of holes 51 may be disposed at a bottom of said filter 5.
Patent GB-2378129-A (GB)
Title: Safety cover for furniture edges
Inventor: CHRYSANTHOU EFFIE
IPC: A47B95/04
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: The device comprises an energy absorbing body 20,30 (eg foamed plastics or a bead filling) which can be deformed around a furniture edge E or corner C and held in place by an adhesive surface on the body. The adhesive may allow removal and replacement of the body a number of times. The device may be fabric covered and can be circular, a rectangular pad or an elongate strip to be unwound from a reel and cut to length.
Patent GB-2368558-A (GB)
Title: Recording unit and ink jet type recording apparatus
Inventor: TOMINAGA KAZUYOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2001-08-20
Abstract: A recording unit and an ink jet type recording apparatus in which head position adjustment can be conducted easily and reliably with a relatively simple structure are disclosed, a recording unit 10 includes a plurality of ink jet heads 20 having a plurality of nozzle openings for ejecting ink, and a carriage 30 on which the plurality of ink jet heads 20 are mounted. One end portions of the ink jet heads 20 with respect to a sub scanning direction perpendicular to the scanning direction of the carriage 30 are supported so as to be restricted in the movement of the scanning direction of the carriage 30 with respect to the carriage 30 and so as to be movable in the sub scanning direction and rotatable, and the other end portions of the ink jet heads 20 are positioned and fastened to a slide member 40 provided so as to allow positioning and movement in the sub scanning direction with respect to the carriage 30.
Patent GB-2371552-A (GB)
Title: Poly(vinyl alcohol) packaging for e.g. a detergent composition
Inventor: HAMMOND GEOFFREY ROBERT
IPC: B65D1/00
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A process for preparing a water-soluble container which comprises: a) thermoforming a first poly(vinyl alcohol) film having a water content of less than 5 wt % to produce a pocket; b) filling the pocket with a composition; c) placing a second film on top of the filled pocket; and d) scaling the first film and second film together.
Patent GB-2367517-A (GB)
Title: Transfer device for press
Inventor: ARAI TOSHIHIKO
IPC: B30B13/00
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: A press 2 comprises bed 3 and die supporting bolster 4, opposite slide 6. Transfer device 1 comprises a casing 7 containing drive modules 50 and (100). Drive module 50 comprises ball screw shaft 53 supported by bearings 54a, 54b, which drives slider 57. Holders (61) are tranversely slidably mounted to slider 57 and have bars 9 fixed to them. Servomotor 51 drives shaft 53 via pulleys 52, 55 and belt 56 and thus drives the bars to and fro along the feed direction. Module (100) comprises servomotor (101), which drives ball screw shaft (103) via pulleys (102,105) and belt (106). Ball screw shaft (103) is mounted perpendicular to shaft 53 and serves to drive bars 9 transversely to the feed direction to affect a clamping/unclamping action. Casing 7 is mounted to one side of the press 2 and bars 9 are cantilevered below the casing. This is stated to allow a smaller footprint, more versatile transfer device. Also disclosed is a sensor for detecting the presence of foreign objects between bars 9 and automatically shutting down the press. Receiving stands 10 are optional and support bars 9 if heavily loaded.
Patent GB-2388185-A (GB)
Title: Hot food storage and display cabinet
Inventor: KULKA ANDREW DENNIS
IPC: A47J39/00
Filed: 2002-02-23
Abstract: A hot food cabinet 10 has a base 12 supporting a pair of conduits 36 each having a first part 37 receiving heated air, driven by a fan 40 through air heater 38, and delivering the heated air to a hot air entry port 42 64 in each of a plurality of hollow shelves 16, and a second part 44 for receiving cooled air from the hollow shelves 16 through a hot air exit port 46 66 and returning the cooled air to the air heater 38 40, the air moving in a closed, recirculating path. Heated air is introduced into the hollow shelves through a duct (70, fig 4b) preferably beneath a baffle (54, fig 4b) the heated air being distributed over the thermally conductive upper surface of the hollow shelves 16. Food items (26 28 30, fig 1) are placeable on the heated upper surface of each shelf 16. The shelves 16 are preferably provided in an open fronted cabinet 10 having an open front 24 for retrieval of food items 26 28 30, protective sides 22 for preventing loss of heated air, and preferably an air curtain 34 80 82 84 where a blower 80 collects air at the top 82 of the open front 24 and blows the collected air, from the bottom 34 of the open front 24, upwards across the open front 24. Thermally conductive packaging 30 may be used, which can be placed upon the heated shelves 16, can be used to contain food 26 28 30 to be kept clean and warm.
Patent GB-2391151-A (GB)
Title: Compact water heater device
Inventor: BRASH ROBIN EDWARD
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A self cleaning water heater device, comprises an inlet 703 for channelling a flow of water into a housing vessel 701 of the device, a heating element 707 for heating water within the housing vessel and an outlet 704 for channelling a flow of heated water out of the housing vessel, wherein the heating element follows a flat contorted serpentine shape of relatively low depth compared with a length and width of the shape. The heating element has a power output in the range 35-60 watts/sq cm allowing the element to prevent the build up of scale deposits on the element. Dual elements are disclosed (Fig 9). The assembly may be part of a pumped/power shower unit.
Patent GB-2375141-A (GB)
Title: Integral moulded surfaces fastener, and continuous manufacturing method and apparatus therefore
Inventor: AKENO MITSURU
IPC: A44B18/00
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A moulded surface fastener has hook type engagement elements each comprising a single column portion of cross-shaped cross section 21 provided by intersection of first column portion 21 a and second column portion 21b and a rectangular thin plate like head 22 extending to form wings in the direction of the first column portion 21a and having the same width as the second column portion 21b in that direction. The elements may be located in a dented groove 1a of a substrate 1. The apparatus (see figures 8A and 8B) is formed from a continuous injection apparatus (110) with cylindrical drum (100) to form protrusion on a substrate and a heating pressure portion (150) to form the heads.
Patent GB-2377313-A (GB)
Title: Security system incorporating internet technology
Inventor: MEAGHER JAMES KEVIN
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: An alarm system, eg for detecting intruders in the home, includes a sensor 3 and a camera 7,8 for generating data suitable for production of a picture to be sent to a remote internet server 9 in response to the sensor 3 detecting an event. The system may also include a recorder and means to store images.
Patent GB-2388660-A (GB)
Title: Food defrost safety device
Inventor: SMYTH DAVID
IPC: G01K11/06
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: The device comprises a block of ice containing a dye which acts as a warning if the block defrosted, the dye dispersing into, e.g. food packaging to colour its contents to show that they had been subject to thaw temperatures for an extended period of time. The dye is in liquid form in the block; alternatively it can be of solid form, but be in liquid form above the ice thaw point.
Patent GB-2376450-A (GB)
Title: Driveline angle reducer
Inventor: BAXTER JR RALPH W
IPC: F16D3/223
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A driveline angle reducer for a motor vehicle comprises two propeller shafts 10, 12 and a driveline angle reducer 20 disposed therebetween for drivingly interconnecting propeller shafts 10, 12 at a fixed operating angle A. The driveline angle reducer 20 comprises a housing 22 rotatably supporting therewithin a fix-angle constant velocity joint 28. The housing 22 of driveline angle reducer 20 is mounted to vehicle body B and contains a supply of lubricant for lubrication of constant velocity joint 28. The driveline angle reducer 20 allows the propeller shaft operating angle to be in a range where conventional Cardan joints 14, 15, 16, 17 can be used in driveline systems without causing excessive cyclic vibrations.
Patent GB-2378653-A (GB)
Title: An acidic aqueous-based solid antiperspirant composition containing a polysaccharide and a gel degradation inhibitor
Inventor: JOSHI VIJAY KUMAR
IPC: A61K8/891
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A method for inhibiting loss of gel strength in an acidic aqueous based solid antiperspirant composition gelled with one or more polysaccharides comprising adding to said composition an effective amount of a gel degradation inhibitor and an acidic aqueous based solid antiperspirant composition containing at least one phase gelled with one or more polysaccharide gelling agents, wherein the improvement comprises including in the polysaccharide gelled phase at least one gel degradation inhibitor. Preferably the gel degradation inhibitor is a metal salt, particularly a metal salt of an amino acid, an alkalimetal salt or alkaline earth metal salt. Further, the gel degradation inhibitor may be urea, imidazole, tris buffers, EDTA, N,N-tetrakis-2-hydroxypropyl-ethylenediamine, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. Most preferably, the gel degradation inhibitor is zinc glycinate.