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Patent GB-2370785-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles with wicking barrier cuffs
Inventor: LINDSAY DEAN JEFFREY
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: An absorbent article is disclosed comprising a thin, flexible wicking barrier with a horizontal portion that is folded back upon itself to create a substantially longitudinal cuff. The wicking barrier can separate a central absorbent member from an outer absorbent member for improved center fill, with the cuff open toward the central absorbent member to intercept liquid flowing toward the longitudinal sides of the article. The wicking barrier cuff desirably contains spacer means to hold the cuff open, providing void space to receive fluid. In one embodiment, lateral compression of the article during use causes the wicking barrier cuff to lift up from the surface of the article, creating a bubble of topsheet material and wicking barrier material (a "dynamic bubble cuff") that intercepts fluid and improves body fit and leakage prevention.
Patent GB-2378139-A (GB)
Title: Hydrotherapy apparatus
Inventor: SMITH BRADLEY RUSSELL
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: Hydrotherapy apparatus is described comprising a tank 10 for containing water and having a moving belt 18 above the tank floor 14 for the user to walk upon. The tank having a door 12 which when raised seals the tank and when lowered forms a ramp to enable the user to enter the tank onto the belt.
Patent GB-2378770-A (GB)
Title: Tonometer with optical arrangement for indicating critical ditance from an eye
Inventor: MATTHEWS JAMES ROBERT ARNOLD
IPC: A61B3/16
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A puff tonometer which includes an object (58) at a point in the optical path of light from a source of light (36) in the tonometer, typically near to the source, such that an in-focus image of the object will be formed in the user's field of view when the tonometer is at the critical distance from an eye (52) under test at which the automatic air pulse generating means will be triggered by light reflected from the eye forming an in focus image of a mask on a plurality of photoelectric sensors. A second object (64) may be located in the same region of the tonometer as the first object, but in a plane which is spaced from the plane containing the first object, whereby its image will come into focus in the field of view just before the image of the first object comes into focus, as the unit is moved slowly towards the patient's eye. A third object (70) visually distinguishable from both the first and the second objects may be located in a third plane spaced from the plane containing the first object, whereby its image will come into focus if the unit is moved closer to the patient's eye than said critical distance.
Patent GB-2378758-A (GB)
Title: Seismic cable with guiding means for outer armouring elements
Inventor: KNUDSEN ANTON MARIUS
IPC: G01V1/20
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A seismic cable includes a number of electrical, and possibly optical, power and signal conductors (6-9 figure 1) which positioned centrally and are surrounded by a polymeric sheath (10,11 figure 1) and by a protective outer armouring (12 figure 1). The conductors are arranged to be connected, via sleeve means 18 (see also figures 3, 4), to a number of seismic sensor devices arranged (see 24 figure 5) at intervals along the cable. The protective armouring is preferably stranded about the cable, with the armouring elements, such as wires, being distributed by guiding means 25 (see also figure 3).
Patent GB-2394213-A (GB)
Title: Packaging comprising three layers, with a void in the middle layer
Inventor: VERBRUGGEN ANTONIUS CORNELIS
IPC: B65D75/30
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: In packaging (10) comprising three layers of material 14, 16, 18 adhered together, the middle layer 16 has at least one portion 20 removed, defining a void inside the packaging. The three layers are the same size and shape. Partial cut-lines 22 extend width ways through all layers, at the edge of the packaging, to aid opening. A further perforation 32 may be applied to the two outer layers, substantially bridging the gap between the outer cuts. The first layer of the packaging is initially not completely joined to the middle layer, and can be folded back about a fold line 44, to allow insertion of an object before closing. A tapered gap (56) may be provided in the edge of the middle layer, connecting to the removed portion. One of the outer layers 14, 18 may be provided with a printed, perforated portion, overlying the void space in the middle layer. A method of producing said packaging comprises removing at least a portion from one of three layers, and laminating or bonding the layers together with said altered layer in the middle. The three layers may be provided as a single blank, and folded to position them on top of one another, the blank being pre-cut with the removed portion of the middle layer.
Patent GB-2382965-A (GB)
Title: Far-end cross-talk cancellation for data transmission on multiple propogation modes
Inventor: BOMBAY BART J
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A digital telemetry system having improved data rate and robustness. The telemetry system has a data transmission cable and is capable of transmitting data between a first and second end on at least two propagation modes. A data source connected at the first end has data transmission circuitry to generate signals on these propagation modes. A receiver connected to the second end of the wireline cable has a first receive circuitry to receive signals on a first of the propagation modes and a second receive circuitry to receive signals on a second of the propagation modes. An adaptive far-end cross-talk cancellation circuitry connected to the first receive circuitry and to the second receive circuitry cancels out far-end cross-talk between the propagation modes.
Patent GB-2386527-A (GB)
Title: A vector estimation system, method and associated encoder
Inventor: THOMSON MARK
IPC: H03H21/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: An encoder and associated vector estimation method and system (1), for processing a sequence of input vectors (y0 to yt) each comprising a plurality of elements, employ a digital filter (2) with a filter vector input (3) for receiving said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and a predictor gain input (4) for controlling characteristics of the filter (2). The filter (2) is a Kalman filter and has both a current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) and a previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20). The current slowly evolving filter estimate output (6) provides a current filtered estimate value of a slowly evolving component of said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and the previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20) provides a previous filtered estimate value of the slowly evolving component of said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT). There is also a parameter estimator (10) having an estimator vector input (19) for receiving said sequence of input vectors (y0 to yT) and a previous slowly evolving filter estimate input (13) coupled to the previous slowly evolving filter estimate output (20) . The parameter estimator further includes a predictor gain output coupled (11) to the predictor gain input (4) . In operation, when the vector estimation system (1) receives a current input vector that is one of the sequence of said input vectors (y0 to yT), the parameter estimator (10) provides a current predictor gain value at the predictor gain output (11) thereby modifying the current filtered estimate value. The current predictor gain value is dependent upon both the previous filtered estimate value and the current input vector. An observation noise variance output (12) is also provided to the filter (2) by the parameter estimator (10) in dependence on the input (19), the output (20) and a current predictor error variance output (21). Application to a speech encoder is described.
Patent GB-2385102-A (GB)
Title: A device for lengthening a brake operating linkage to prevent trailer overrun braking during reversing
Inventor: BUCKLEY ROBERT J
IPC: B60T13/08
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: To inhibit brake application of a mechanical or hydraulic trailer overrun braking system during reversing, a hydraulic device is provided which forms part of a brake operating linkage. In a normal position for forward motion, the device is biassed to a shortest length by a return spring E and is locked by a valve H which prevents oil flow, allowing operation of the overrun brake. When a towing vehicle engages a reverse gear, an electric solenoid or hydraulic brake valve H allows oil transfer to port G to lengthen the device, thus preventing overrun braking. Disengaging the reverse gear allows the spring E to return the piston C and piston rod B to the normal position. Reverse gear may be detected from a reversing light circuit or from reverse movement of a brake calliper. The device has male and female fittings J,K for connection to existing brake rods or cables, and also has a mechanical safety override. The device can be used with disc brakes.
Patent GB-2384179-A (GB)
Title: Vibration dampening steering ring for camera pedestal
Inventor: CHAPMAN LEONARD T
IPC: F16M11/42
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: A camera pedestal (100) having a vibration dampening steering ring (108). The steering ring (108) is vibrationally isolated from most vibrations caused by the mechanisms of the camera pedestal (100). The spokes (152) of the steering ring (108) have vertical flex to further dampen vibrations. The steering ring (108) is covered with a vibration dampening cover (170) to further dampen vibrations.
Patent GB-2394132-A (GB)
Title: Wireless microphone channel setup / display system
Inventor: SUZUKI MOTOSHI
IPC: H04R1/00
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A wireless microphone system comprises a plurality of wireless microphones (radio microphones) 10, and a support unit (base station) 11 having a plurality of connectors 122 to which wireless microphones 10 can be connected, 12. Each radio microphone 10 contains a processor 100, which contains information about the microphone, such as its operating radio channel, or the state of charge of its battery 131. When a microphone 10 is connected to the base unit 11, this information can be displayed on the display panel 115 of the support unit 11, under the control of support unit processor 110. Information can be sent from the base unit 11 to the microphone 12 via the connection 12 to change the operating radio channel of a microphone 10. The battery 131 can also be charged. Therefore, it is not required to have a display on every microphone, and management of the system is made simple.
Patent GB-2390825-A (GB)
Title: An acid neutralising cartridge
Inventor: MERRITT STEVE J
IPC: B01D29/21
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: An environmentally friendly acid neutralising filter cartridge 10 for mounting into a chamber of a cartridge mounting body (12, Fig 10) for neutralising acid in engine oil in an oil circulation circuit of an engine (Fig 9), comprises a support housing 14 with at least one inlet 40 and outlet port 46 and has substantially no metal parts such that the filter cartridge can be incinerated. A bed of acid neutralising particles 70 are contained within the support housing between the inlet port and the outlet port. Means are provided for preventing acid neutralising particles flowing through the outlet port and an annular seal 52 is arranged externally on the support housing separating the inlet port and outlet port for preventing oil from short circuiting the bed of acid neutralising particles. Preferably the oil circulation circuit (Fig 9) includes a full flow particulate filter (104, Fig 9) in series with engine bearings (110, Fig 9) and a particulate filter 72 arranged in fluid series between the bed of acid neutralising particles and the outlet port. Preferably the acid neutralising particles 70 primarily comprise calcium carbonate material such as crushed limestone.
Patent GB-2404192-A (GB)
Title: Sila derivatives of niguldipine with amide linkages
Inventor: TACKE REINHOLD
IPC: A61P9/12
Filed: 2003-07-22
Abstract: A compound of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=48 WI=80 LX=674 LY=772 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<1> is hydrogen or alkyl; R<2> and R<3> are each alkyl; R<4> is hydrogen, halogen, alkyl, NO2, or CF3; and R<5> and R<6> are each hydrogen, alkyl, halogen or alkoxy; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. These compounds are calcium antagonists (Ca<2+> channel blockers) and may be useful in therapy, particularly in the treatment of cardiovascular disease, glaucoma, pain or prostatic hyperplasia. Preferred compounds include methyl 5-(((3-(4,4-diphenyl-4-sila-piperidin-1-yl)propyl)amino)-carbonyl)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(3-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate and 5-(((3-(4,4-diphenyl-4-sila-piperidin-1-yl)propyl)amino)-carbonyl)-2,6-dimethyl-4-(4-nitrophenyl)-1,4-dihydropyridine-3-carboxylate.
Patent GB-2404910-A (GB)
Title: Coating kit
Inventor: JULIEN JEAN-CHARLES
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A coating kit for obtaining a pre-selected colour of coating to be applied to a surface comprises a container (5) containing a base component (6)of the coating, a cover (2) to fit to the container (5) to define a storage space (4) in combination with a lid(3)of the container, and a group of single dispensers such as sachets each containing a respective colouring component dispensable by manual pressure thereto. The group of dispensers are locatable together in said storage space (4) and a predetermined amount of colouring component can be dispensed from the single dispensers to be mixed with a predetermined amount of said base component to achieve the pre-selected colour of coating. A colour chart for use with the coating kit is also provided.
Patent GB-2405492-A (GB)
Title: System for remote monitoring and control of power generating plant
Inventor: BAI YUNFEI
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2003-08-30
Abstract: A system for remote monitoring and control of at least one power generation plant 8, 11 comprises a first computing means 10 communicating with the power generating plant 8, 11 and a second computing means 1 remote from the first computing means. The first computing means 10 is operable to receive information from and deliver control to the power generating plant 8, 11. The second computing means 1 is operable to receive data from the first computing means 10, manipulate the data and apply a performance model of the power generating plant 8, 11 to generate control commands. The first and second computers 10, 1 may be connected by internet or wireless network 14. The performance model may be a characteristics and performance model.
Patent GB-2391501-A (GB)
Title: Improvements to a power tool
Inventor: FRASER MARC ANTHONY
IPC: B25F5/00
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-2409199-A (GB)
Title: Drug rape protection device
Inventor: GUNN GAIL
IPC: A47G23/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A drug rape protection device comprising a closure having a conical cup shape, and having one or more tabs which have an adhesive or glue to secure the closure to a drinks container. The closure can be made from paper and the adhesive may be a non toxic soluble adhesive.
Patent GB-2399173-A (GB)
Title: Method of monitoring a drilling path
Inventor: ARMSTRONG PHILIP
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method of monitoring the path of a borehole comprises acquiring drill bit seismic data while a borehole is being drilled. The acquired drill bit seismic data is used to determine whether the drilling path of the borehole is correct, for example by using the acquiring drill bit seismic data to update the geological model used to determime the drilling path. The drilling path of the borehole is updated using seismic data acquired as the borehole is being drilled, so that it is not necessary to interrupt the drilling process in order to update the drilling path. The invention thus makes possible a real-time, or near real-time, method of progressively updating the drilling path. The invention also provides a method of determining the properties of a surface or near-surface layer (7). The source of seismic energy for this method is acoustic energy, generated by the impact of the drill bit (9), that is transmitted up the drill string (10) and re-radiated into the earth at the top of the borehole (6).
Patent GB-2415104-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional integrated multimedia viewer system
Inventor: CHONG YEN-HWONG
IPC: H04N5/76
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: A multifunctional integrated multimedia viewer system 100 integrates various media processing functions, including a digital photo browsing function 110, an audio playback function 130, a video playback function 120, a video/audio recording function 140, an earth location identifying function, and a TV display function, all in one single device unit, so that the user can enjoy these media processing functions all from one single device unit without having to purchase a number of devices. The viewer system also provides an assortment of interfaces, including a wireless interface 310, an AV I/0 interface 320, a USB interface 330, and an external storage interface 340, which allow the user to further expand the media processing functionality.
Patent GB-2398764-A (GB)
Title: Trailer with selective elevating and lowering feature
Inventor: SHANAHAN ROBERT THOMAS
IPC: B60P1/02
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: A wheeled transport vehicle includes a frame with two slidably interconnected frame members (14, 16). A tongue (30) projects from one of the members and is operable to move one of the frame members (14, 16) between extended and retracted positions Wheel mounting members are pivotally connected to the frame. Mechanical linkage interconnecting the wheel mounting members and the tongue (30) result in raising or lowering of the trailer frame. Stabilizers and locks are utilized to maintain trailer (10) stability.
Patent GB-2404140-A (GB)
Title: Robot cleaner
Inventor: KIM KI-MAN
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: The robot cleaner removes dust from along a predetermined path, the cleaner comprises a body with drive and suction means and a bumper 200 attached to the cleaner body by means of a support structure (240), when a collision occurs between an obstacle and the cleaner the bumper moves towards the cleaner body to absorb the shock and protect the body. In response to the movement sensing means 300 is turned on and effects the controller in order to change the direction of the cleaner drive means to thereby move the cleaner away from the obstacle. The sensing means may comprise microswitch(es) 310 and leaf springs 320 on either side of the bumper to sense a collision.
Patent GB-2417434-A (GB)
Title: A construction element for use in building models and shapes
Inventor: GREEN ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: A63H33/06
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: A construction element for use in building models and shapes comprises at least one set of resiliently openable jaws 2 located thereon and is adapted in use to be located either between a set of jaws 2 on a similar construction element or around the body of a similar construction element. When the jaws 2 are located between the jaws 2 of a similar construction element, the jaws 2 are arranged in mutually transverse plane so that the centre point 14 of each set of jaws 2 aligns. When connected in this manner excessive compressive stress may be detected using indicator 13 and recorded for future analysis. When the jaws 2 are located around the body of a similar construction element the centre point 14 of the jaw 2 is aligned with the centreline (15, fig 3) through the body of the similar construction element. Receiving means (10, fig 4) may also be present to receive gear wheels (11, fig 4).
Patent GB-2408093-A (GB)
Title: Burner for a reformer in a fuel cell system
Inventor: ARENDS GESINE
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2004-10-26
Abstract: A burner 4 for a reformer 3 comprises at least a partial feedback 6 of a reformate gas and/or a partial feedback 8 of an anode gas from a fuel cell 2 to the burner 4 and feedback 5 of waste gas from the burner 4 back to the burner 4, which prevents backfires and the flame going out. A sensor and/or actuator unit 18 may be provided in the feedback 6 of the reformate gas so that the burner 4 can be selectively supplied with additional energy rich reformate gas, which has a higher flame velocity than a hydrocarbon fuel such as petrol being supplied to the burner 4 via a supply line 13. Sensor and/or actuator unit 18 may also be located in a connection 7 where feedback 6 of the reformate gas and feedback 8 of the anode gas combine. Waste gas from the burner 4 may also pass back to the burner 4 via a sensor and/or actuator unit 16, which may be combined with a quantity control 17 that is dependent on flow velocity or flame velocity in the burner 4 of the reformate gas and/or the anode gas fed back to the burner 4. Fuel may be fed to the reformer 3 by a separate supply line 14.
Patent GB-2420440-A (GB)
Title: Gas distribution in fuel cells
Inventor: DUCKETT ATHOL
IPC: H01M8/02
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A fuel cell stack layer 1 with a metal substrate 10 including a porous region and a non-porous region 11 bounding the porous region is described. A first electrode layer is located in and/or over the porous region, an electrolyte layer is provided adjacent to the first electrode layer and a second electrode layer is provided adjacent to the electrolyte layer. The metal substrate includes one or more gas channels 30 formed on at least one side thereof for the passage of fuel gas or oxygen containing gas. Gas manifold areas 40 may also be provided in the fuel cell stack layer 1 to allow distribution of gas to other areas of a stack. This simplifies the components required to make a fuel cell stack. Fuel cell stacks incorporating a plurality of such fuel cell stack layers 1, the use of the fuel cell or fuel cell stack and a method of constructing a fuel cell are also described.
Patent GB-2422068-A (GB)
Title: Testing mobile communication devices
Inventor: RUMNEY MORAY DENHAM
IPC: H04B17/00
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: In the field of testing wireless communications apparatus, many techniques are known. One known technique uses so-called over-the-air signalling of a wireless communications device to execute a test. Another known technique uses proprietary electrical interfaces and, sometime, proprietary test routines. Consequently, known testing techniques suffer from latency. The present invention overcomes this by providing a method of pacing transmission of a series of stimulus signals from a first wireless communications apparatus (102, 104) and a second wireless communications apparatus (102, 104) by using an opposite transmission direction (110, 112) of a duplexing scheme to that used for transmitting one or more of the series of stimulus signals. As a result, a simple signalling scheme that does not suffer from latency of existing control techniques and not incurring the additional expense of a new and proprietary dedicated hardware control interface can be employed, without limiting flexibility in the test routine deployed.