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Patent GB-2359569-A (GB)
Title: Sound reduction system
Inventor: WONG JAMES WING HO
IPC: E04B1/82
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: The sound reduction system, primarily for use in high density office and apartment blocks adjacent to sources of high level noise, involves placing sound absorbing elements around an openable window 3 which is preferably located in an alcove above a non-opening window. The sound absorbing elements may include cladding F formed of a noise absorbing material which is secured within the alcove around the window and/or a noise absorbing element E which is positioned on the front face of the sill in below the window. Alternatively, the noise absorbing element may be positioned on a panel 7 that projects outwards from the sill below the window and which may also be formed with noise absorbing material.
Patent GB-2365612-A (GB)
Title: A display apparatus and cover member
Inventor: RINN RICHARD
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: The display apparatus comprises spaced apart first and second frame members 10 and 11 having an attachment portion 14, at least one pivot portion 19 and a pivotable cover member 20 attached to the pivot portion 19. The cover member 20 being pivotable about the pivot portion 19 between an open and a closed position and concealing the attachment portions 19 when in the closed position. A display panel 18 being attached to the attachment portion 19 of the frame members 10 and 11 by its first and second lateral edges and may have a length greater than that between the two frame members 10 and 11 resulting in a curved display panel 18. The two frame members 10 and 11 may extend down below the bottom of the display panel 18 to the ground as support posts. The display apparatus may be used to display on one side only as on a wall or use both sides if needed.
Patent GB-2365493-A (GB)
Title: Method of operating a direct-injection i.c. engine in dual homogeneous and stratified modes with purged fuel vapour
Inventor: KERNS JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A method for operating a direct injection spark ignition engine in stratified mode and dual mode is presented. The method includes determining a fuel fraction in a fuel vapour canister; determining whether the fuel vapour canister should be purged; performing purge flow from the fuel vapour canister to a cylinder of the engine; and supplying purge flow and injected fuel to a cylinder of the engine during an intake stroke and supplying injected flow during a compression stroke so that the engine operates in the combined homogeneous and stratified charge mode. The method also includes controlling the purge flow and the injected fuel supplied so as to balance an amount of fuel supplied during the intake stroke and the compression stroke. The step of controlling also calculates the amount of fuel to be injected during the intake stroke and during the compression stroke, and includes adjusting the amount of fuel supplied during the intake stroke based on an amount of purge supplied to the cylinder.
Patent GB-2363788-A (GB)
Title: Shield for bottle and method
Inventor: CLARKE DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: B65D55/08
Filed: 1999-12-29
Abstract: A disposable sleeve (20) that can be applied to a water bottle (10) before leaving the filling source and heat-shrunk take the configuration of the upper portion of the bottle including the cap and shoulder and anchor the same to the bottle. Optionally, the cover which has a neck, shoulder and body pottion can be provided with a removal tab. Important to the invention, however, is the securing of the sleeve to the bottle in an intimate skin-to-skin relationship which thereby shields the upper portion of the bottle from contamination wherever it may be prior to use. In accordance with the method, the sleeve heat-shrunk to the bottle and is removed prior to emptying the bottle. The bottle is then uncapped and secured to the cooler. The sleeve should not be allowed to touch any portion of the bottle or cooler after its removal.
Patent GB-2377472-A (GB)
Title: Zip in which the teeth are brought together perpendicularly to the stringers
Inventor: WANG SHIH-CHANG
IPC: A44B19/28
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A slide fastener has two stringers 20, 30 and a slider 5. The teeth 4 enter the slider at different levels. This means that the teeth do not have to bend away from each other during engagement, so the zip is suitable for joining two rigid objects. Each end stop has a pin 221a and an eyehole 321a which are joined by movement perpendicular to the stringers.
Patent GB-2380645-A (GB)
Title: Picture video signal converting/processing circuit for handheld game systems
Inventor: CHEN WILLIAM
IPC: H04N7/01
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: Picture video signal converting/processing circuit for handheld computer game systems, with reference to Figure 1, which is with the game main frame by means of a game cartridge adapter or disassembling the lower cover of the game main frame. The circuit is able to take the video signal input produced by the handheld main frame or cartridge, including pixel signal, horizontal synchronous signal (H-SYNC), vertical synchronous signal (V-SYNC), dot clock signal and audio signal. Through the command decoding of the main controlling circuit 10 (ASIC) and in cooperation with the digital/analog signal converter 40 (DAC), the input video signals are converted into RGB signals which are converted by the RGB encoder 50 into video signals acceptable by all kinds of televisions. Therefore, the picture of the LCD panel of the GBA or GBC main frame can be converted and shown on the screens of various kinds of televisions. The video signals converted by the RGB encoder 50 can be also processed by video graphic array interface card to convert and input the picture of the LCD panel of the GBA or GBC to various specifications of computer monitors.
Patent GB-2380666-A (GB)
Title: Water temperature control system
Inventor: BOLTON ROBERT
IPC: A61H33/00
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: A temperature control system for a whirlpool bath is disclosed, comprising whirlpool jets 14, pipes 16,17 linking the jets and providing conduits for water and air, and a circulation pump 18, characterised in that controllable hot and cold water valves 22,24 are placed in the whirlpool circulation system such that the temperature of water leaving the jets into the bulk of the bath water can be higher or lower than that of the bulk of the bath water. Preferably, the valves 22,24 are electronically controlled and a thermo-couple downstream of the water inlet valve may be connected to an electronic control box so as to adjust the water to the desired temperature. A further valve is connected to the system whereby excess water can be vented to waste, thereby maintaining a constant bath water level.
Patent GB-2380347-A (GB)
Title: Method for modifying page data for recording in a holographic storage system
Inventor: HWANG EUISEOK
IPC: G11B7/0065
Filed: 2002-01-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for modifying rectangular page data to be recorded in a holographic digital storage system may be used to reduce information loss due to image distortion. After each rectangular page data is divided into a central region and a peripheral region, only the peripheral region is rearranged to generate a rearranged peripheral region. The central region is merged with the rearranged peripheral region to generate modified page data which has a shape of circle or n-polygon, n being an integer equal to or larger than 5.
Patent GB-2386262-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone anti-theft adapter plug
Inventor: HUTCHINSON HECTOR ERROL
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A mobile phone has a two-part adapter, P1 and P2. The interface between these two parts - section B and section C - is unique to the mobile phone. Part P1 is securely attached to the mobile phone, with a non-return clip on section A and a strong adhesive. Thus the phone can only be charged by someone who has part P2 of the adapter. This deters theft of the phone.
Patent GB-2388157-A (GB)
Title: Motorised door assembly that opens, closes and locks
Inventor: HENFREY KENNETH MARDEN
IPC: E05F15/12
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A motorised door assembly that opens, closes and locks a door. The assembly may include a vertical strut 1 attached to a lug 2 which in turn is connected to a hinged lever 3 that pivots about the lug 2, carrying a motor driven wheel 4. The angle of the lever 3 may be altered by screw adjuster 7 and when the angle of the lever 3 is 0<o> to the vertical strut 1, microswitch 5 is depressed de-energising the wheel 4. Also included is an obstruction sensing device that is able to stop and reverse the movement of the door/gate. The door may also be operated by remote control.
Patent GB-2375140-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door latch device
Inventor: INOUE JIRO
IPC: E05B17/20
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A vehicle door latch device comprising a metal base plate 51 including a main plate 52 and a sub plate 53. The sub plate 53 is bent backward from an interior side portion of the main plate having a striker gate 53A into which a striker 58 fixed to a vehicle body enters. The main plate has a lateral U-shaped striker channel 59 which communicates with the striker gate 53A. A synthetic resin striker guide 60 is arranged on the rear side of the main plate 52 and has a striker passage 63. The metal mounting plate 52 has a contact plate 74 which is bent backward and overlaps the striker passage 63. The striker guide 60 is positioned between a latch shaft 56 and pawl shaft 57 and does not come into direct contact with the latch shaft 56 and pawl shaft 57. The arrangement is capable of withstanding vehicle accidents better than the prior art. Also, the striker guide is small and light, and can be manufactured at a low cost.
Patent GB-2375203-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing a trading interface
Inventor: KIRWIN GLENN D
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: Systems and methods for configurable trading interfaces that allow a trader to quickly and easily submit trading commands to a trading system are provided. Using these systems and methods, a trader can use various trading interfaces to initiate trading commands, configure various display features and default command settings, and control a level of command entry verification that is provided to protect against inadvertent entry of incorrect trading commands.
Patent GB-2377193-A (GB)
Title: Keyless Chuck
Inventor: STEADINGS STEPHEN W
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1999-06-04
Abstract: A chuck 10 for use with a manual or powered driver having a housing 148 and a rotatable drive shaft extending therefrom is provided. The chuck includes a generally cylindrical body member 14 having a nose section and a tail section. Each of a plurality of jaws 16 is slidably positioned in one of a plurality of angularly disposed passageways in the body. Each jaw has a jaw face formed on one side thereof and threads 36 formed on the opposite side thereof. A nut 18 is rotatably mounted on the body in engagement with the jaw threads so that rotation of the nut moves the jaws axially within the passageways. The chuck also includes an axially reciprocal sleeve 68 and a clutch mechanism 104 disposed operatively between the body and the nut. The sleeve is rotationally held to, and axially movable with respect to, the clutch mechanism in at least one axial position of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2381466-A (GB)
Title: Portable wall for games
Inventor: BATES ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A portable wall, in particular for use in playing or practising ball games, for example football (soccer), comprises a plurality of impact-resistant panels 21.1, 21.2; a plurality of hinges hingedly connecting together adjacent edges of the panels 21.1, 21.2 and one or more support members 23 to keep the wall upright. Each support member 23 is secured to one of the hinges. In a preferred form, the portable walls have hinges comprising a hinge pin 26 in engagement with edge portions of adjacent panels 24, 25 the edge portions being shaped so that they provide a number of hinge knuckles 24.2, 25.2, the knuckles of one adjacent panel engaging with those of the other adjacent panel. Also disclosed is a method of producing panels for such a portable wall, using a sheet of material that is folded around the edge of a panel, and then removing sections of the channel so as to produce the hinge knuckles.
Patent GB-2382490-A (GB)
Title: Video recorder for a vehicle
Inventor: MELNYK BORYS JOSEPH
IPC: H04N5/85
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A system for recording video images is mounted in a vehicle and captures images viewable from the vehicle. The system includes a video capture device, such as a camera, a first memory for temporary storage of image data and a second memory for permanent storage of image data. A vibration sensor is also included which is fixedly mounted to the vehicle to detect vehicle vibration. Furthermore, a processor is provided to determine (66) whether vibration levels exceed that of a predefined threshold. If the threshold is judged to have been surpassed, the video images are recorded onto a volatile memory (64) which is less likely to be adversely affected by vibrational effects. The video image data recorded onto the volatile memory is subsequently transferred to one of the first or second memories (68).
Patent GB-2390221-A (GB)
Title: Ion beam neutralizer and method therefor
Inventor: SANO MAKOTO
IPC: H01L21/265
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to an ion neutralization apparatus or use with an ion beam implantation device. Electrons 22 are supplied to the ion beam path 28 upstream of the substrate to be implanted in order to suppress the charge build up which occurs on the substrate when being processed. Electrons 22 are provided, for example by a plasma, and are then collected in a chamber 23 by the use of cusp magnetic fields 24 generated by an arrangement of permanent magnets 25 . The ion beam 28 either has a mechanism for scanning the beam across a particular width, or the ion beam is in the form of a sheet-like or ribbon-like ion beam. The electrons 22 are uniformly supplied across the scanning width or actual width of the beam therefore providing a more effective charge up neutralization.
Patent GB-2386528-A (GB)
Title: Multi-screen session mobility between terminal groups
Inventor: GILLEPSIE BRIAN J
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-10-17
Abstract: The present invention is for multi-screen session mobility between terminal groups. The invention uses a set of screen groups and a set of terminal groups to perform a mapping of the screen groups onto the terminal groups. Both the screen groups and the terminal groups have a geometry, which in one embodiment is defined by columns and rows. In cases where the number of columns in the screen group is less then or equal to the number of columns in the terminal group and where the number of rows in the screen group is also less then or equal to the number of rows in the terminal group, a first mapping scheme is employed. In cases where the number of columns in the screen group exceeds the number of columns in the terminal group or the number of rows in the screen group exceeds the number of rows in the terminal group, a second mapping scheme is employed. In one embodiment, the first mapping scheme maps the screen group directly onto the terminal group. In one embodiment, where the second mapping scheme is employed, screen flipping is used to allow a user to navigate within the terminal group where there are more screens than can be viewed at one time using the terminal group.
Patent GB-2391971-A (GB)
Title: Document storage system for vehicle maintenance
Inventor: WALKER JAMES STUART
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A document storage system comprising at least one server (200) holding at least one electronic document. The system also comprises a document reception means arranged to receive an electronic document (300,302), a quality control means to facilitate quality control checks (304) of the electronic document, access means (106,108) to provide access to the server (200). Further, the system comprises a search means allowing an electronic document to be located and a terminal means (100( allowing users to connect to a server (200), locate an electronic document with the search means, and to receive that document. The system may be used to store electronic documents relating to hire vehicles.
Patent GB-2397433-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed wherein ions from a pulsed ion source 10,11 are dispersed in a drift region 16 so that the ions become separated according to their mass to charge ratios. The ions are then received by an ion guide 1 in which multiple trapping regions are created and wherein the multiple trapping regions are translated along the length of the ion guide 1. The ion guide 1 receives the ions so that all the ions trapped in a particular trapping region have substantially the same or similar mass to charge ratios. The ions can then be released from the exit of the ion guide 1 and the pusher/puller electrode 14 of an orthogonal acceleration Time of Flight mass analyser arranged to be energised in synchronisation with the ions emerging from the ion guide 1. The trapping regions may be translated along the ion guide 1 with a velocity which becomes progressively slower and the delay time of the pusher/puller electrode 14 may be progressively increased.
Patent GB-2403527-A (GB)
Title: Multi-functional valve assembly for water supply
Inventor: KOWALCZYK JOHN
IPC: E03B7/07
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A multi-functional valve assembly comprises an isolating valve 1 connectable to receive water from a mains source. A meter 2 is provided for recording the volume of water which enters the assembly through the isolating valve 1. A first check valve 21 is connected to receive water leaving the meter. A control valve 3 is connected to receive water leaving the first check valve 21 and is operable to regulate the pressure or water flowing through the assembly. A second check valve is connected to receive water leaving the control valve and is operable in combination with the first check valve 21 to regulate the volumetric flow thereof.
Patent GB-2400038-A (GB)
Title: Drainage catheter
Inventor: SNELL ROBERT
IPC: A61M29/00
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: A catheter 1,10 having a proximal end for insertion into the body of a patient is disclosed. It comprises an elongate drainage section 2,13, a retention section 4,11 extending from the drainage section and a deployment member 5,14 operable to move the retention section from a first position (Fig 1) to enable insertion of the catheter, into a second radially expanded position to retain the catheter in position once inserted. The retention section extends towards the proximal end of the catheter from where it joins or becomes the deployment member in the first and second positions. The deployment member may be a tube (20 Fig 8). The retention section may be rolled over itself and exert in the expanded position. The retention section may be a braided material. The drainage section may be coated with polymeric material, as may the retention section. The deployment mechanism may include a collapsible section (3 Fig 1) and locking means to retain the retention section in the first or second positions.
Patent GB-2391579-A (GB)
Title: A clip for mounting a weatherstrip
Inventor: SASE HIROYUKI
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A clip 1 for mounting a weatherstrip 4 between a window 2 and a window frame 3, comprises; a weatherstrip side member 5 to be attached to the weatherstrip 4 and including an arm 10 for engaging the weatherstrip 4 having a base portion 11, and an engagement piece 12 extending from the base portion 11; a window frame side member 6 to be attached to the window frame 3 and including a holding portion 14 for receiving the engagement piece 12 to slide therein, and attachment means for attaching the window frame side 6 member to the window frame 3; and engagement means situated between the engagement piece 12 of the weatherstrip side member 5 and the holding portion 14 of the window frame side member 6 for engaging the same. Said engagement means may be of the snap-fit type, while said attachment means may be adhesives and/or T-studs.
Patent GB-2395456-A (GB)
Title: Hand held machine tool
Inventor: BAUMANN OTTO
IPC: B25D11/00
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A hand-held machine tool in the form, in particular, of a rotary or percussion hammer has a motor-driven percussion mechanism (12), in which a striker (14) is connected preferably via an air cushion to a reciprocating drive member and delivers its energy via a striking element (18), guided axially movably in a guide part (19), to a tool (17) guided in a tool holder (16). The striker (14) is assigned a striker-catching device (32) which catches the striker in the idle position and has a ring (37) contained in a receptacle (36), through the inside of which ring a shoulder (28) of the striker (14) can extend. The receptacle (36) is realised by means of at least one deep-drawn part, in particular by means of at least one deepdrawn sleeve (38, 39).
Patent GB-2408521-A (GB)
Title: Concrete multipurpose block
Inventor: FABER WIEGER DOEKE
IPC: E04B2/06
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A concrete block includes a two-raised areas (2) on the top of the block and two sunken areas (3) on the bottom of the block. The block also includes two lifting eyes (5), which are poured into the block as shown in (6) Figure 5. The block has sloped edges (4) on the raised area (2) on the top of the block and also on the sunk areas 3 on the bottom of the block. This to prevent chipping of the concrete and easier placing of the block at construction phase.
Patent GB-2399603-A (GB)
Title: A tandem gas seal assembly for rotary machines
Inventor: ROBERTS-HARITONOV LEV URYEVICH
IPC: F16J15/34
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A gas seal assembly for sealing between the rotor 30 and the casing (not shown) of a rotary machine, the seal assembly comprising two sealing stages 10, 12 mounted axially adjacent one another on the machine rotor 30. The two sealing stages 10 and 12 are totally separable from one another and each is capable of functioning as a seal when separated from the other.
Patent GB-2409427-A (GB)
Title: Handling moulded opthalmic lenses
Inventor: WARDROP FRASER
IPC: B29D11/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for releasing a lens from a first surface 12A of a mould section 12, which has an annular shoulder 12E surrounding the first surfaces 12A and an annular wall 12C. The method includes providing an axially movable pin 28 on which a second surface of the mould section 12, opposite of surface 12A, may rest, raising the pin 28 to a stationary position in which the wall 12C is not directly supported and pressing a lens release head 19 and annulus 19A on top of section 12, with the annulus 19A abutting the shoulder 12E and the second surface remaining seated on pin 28, thereby deforming the mould section 12 for lens release. The head may be servo driven. The servo load parameters may be changed according to the lens type being processed. There is also provided a method for transferring the lens to a lens inspection substation followed by either a lens rejection or transferring the passed lens to a receptacle for subsequent lens processing and packaging. The three substations of lens release, lens inspection and lens deposit are annularly spaced 120 degrees from each other and three lenses may therefore be simultaneously processed through 120 degrees incremental movement of three pick and place fingers. A pallet for carrying the mould sections 12 is also disclosed.