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Patent GB-2383324-A (GB)
Title: Container for dental instruments
Inventor: FISCHER DAN E
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: An open-ended container for holding dental instruments includes a body (12) and a lid (14). The lid (14) is configured to close the container when the lid (14) is placed over the open end of the container. The lid (14) is also configured for stabilizing the container in an upright position when the lid (14) is placed over the bottom of the container. The lid (14) is flared and generally provides greater support to the container for standing upright than does the bottom of the container. A piece of tape is used to seal and reseal the lid on the container. A foam material (60) (e.g., open cell foam) housed within the container is used to hold dental instruments (70). A disinfecting solution (80) contained within the container disinfects any dental instruments held therein.
Patent GB-2395807-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval
Inventor: TREPESS DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: An information retrieval apparatus includes a mapping processor operable to receive data representative of a map of information items from a set of information items identified in a search. The map provides the identified information items with respect to positions in an array in accordance with a mutual similarity of the information items. The map data is arranged to the effect that similar information items map to similar positions in the array. The mapping processor is operable to process the map data to form a hierarchical clustering of information items providing a first clustering level of information items and at least one other clustering level of information items for clusters of information items within the first level clusters. The formation of the information items into clusters in accordance with a hierarchical arrangement facilitates navigation and display of the information items. Furthermore, the display processor may provide the first clustering level of information items with a characterising information feature associated with each of the first level clusters of information items. Correspondingly, the display processor may provide a characterising information feature for the clusters of information items within the first level clusters at the other hierarchical level. The characterising information feature provides a facility for distinguishing one cluster from another.
Patent GB-2385377-A (GB)
Title: Low pressure direct injection engine system
Inventor: XU MIN
IPC: F02B75/12
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: The low pressure direct injection engine system for a vehicle reciprocating-piston engine comprises a fuel injector 20 and an igniter 22 mounted in each combustion chamber 18. The fuel injector and igniter may be centrally mounted, fig.2, or the igniter may be central with the fuel injector side-mounted (fig.7). Each fuel injector 20 has a nozzle 24 adapted to generate a fine fuel spray with droplet sizes of 25 micrometers SMD and 45 micrometers DV90 and low penetration at fuel pressure of roughly 2 MPa. The low pressure fuel delivery system may include a rotary fuel pump 26 mounted in the fuel tank 28 and driven by an electric motor 30 to supply fuel at eg 2 MPa to a fuel rail 32 without the need for a further pump. The fuel pump 26 may have a regulator valve 34 to bleed back excessive flow to keep the pressure at the injectors steady. Alternatively or additionally, a motor controller 38 may control the speed of the motor 30 in response to signals from a rail pressure sensor 34.
Patent GB-2397639-A (GB)
Title: Decorative light spiral
Inventor: HAWKINS JAMES SEBASTIAN
IPC: F21S4/00
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A decorative light spiral comprises a string of lights 2 attached to a tensile coil 1 and a control box 4. The coil can be mounted on an object such as a Christmas tree by means of central fastening 3 which may itself be illuminated.
Patent GB-2400012-A (GB)
Title: A dough conditioner for parotta
Inventor: INDRANI DASAPPA
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A dough conditioner useful for parotta, comprises 0.25 - 0.50 parts of distilled glycerol monostearate (DGMS), 0.25 - 0.50 parts of sodium stearoyl lactylate (SSL), 0.0005 - 0.0015 parts of cysteine hydrochloride (CYH), 0.005 - 0.015 parts of xylanase, about 0.0010 - 0.0050 parts of ascorbic acid (AA) and 0.1 - 0.3 parts of baking powder (BP). A wheat flour having defined total ash, dry gluten and protein content is also disclosed. A specific method of preparing parotta is also described.
Patent GB-2390440-A (GB)
Title: Target vehicle identification based on the theoretical relationship between the azimuth angle and relative velocity
Inventor: MIYAHARA SHUNJI
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: A method for tracking a target vehicle through a curve in a roadway is disclosed. The method includes measuring an azimuth angle between the target vehicle 12 and a host vehicle 10, calculating a relative velocity between the target vehicle and the host vehicle, developing a theoretical relationship, wherein the relationship is a function of the measured azimuth angle and the measured relative velocity, and comparing the developed theoretical relationship with measured relationship between the azimuth angle and the relative velocity. Further, the target vehicle 12 is determined to be in the same lane or path of the host vehicle 10 by evaluating how well the developed theoretical relationship fits the with the measured azimuth angle and calculated relative velocity.
Patent GB-2405992-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical systems for generating an array of beam outputs
Inventor: MARSH JOHN HAIG
IPC: G02B6/12
Filed: 2003-09-10
Abstract: An optical system for producing an array of single transverse mode laser beam output includes a monolithic laser array 2, 3 having a plurality of outputs 5 in which ,each laser 4 is adapted for operation so as to produce a single transverse mode output. An array 10 of waveguides 11, are positioned in relation to the laser array such that each laser output from the laser array couples into an input of a respective waveguide in the waveguide array. The waveguide array maintaining the single transverse mode of each laser output at a respective waveguide output to provide a single transverse mode beam output. Multiple laser arrays (figure 5) may be coupled to a single waveguide array enabling the formation of very large arrays and arrays with beam pitch smaller than otherwise possible.
Patent GB-2398524-A (GB)
Title: A sub-sea fluid processing system
Inventor: STERGAARD INGE
IPC: E21B43/36
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: A sub-sea system for processing a multiphase fluid comprises a foundation structure 1 secured to the seabed, a header piping module 2 mounted on the foundation structure which has at least one inlet for fluid to be processed by the sub-sea system, a removably-mounted separator piping module 3 interconnecting different processing modules 4-8 which is in fluid communication with the header piping module when it is mounted upon the sub-sea system and at least one insert module, the or each module containing a processing apparatus and being removably mounted on the separator piping module. The at least one processing apparatus may be a cyclonic separator a gravity separator, a coalescer or the like. The at least one insert module may be rotationally symmetrical and may be mounted to the header piping module by lowering it vertically into engagement therewith and removed by lifting it away vertically. A guiding member 21a may be provided on the header piping module to assist in the placement of the separator piping module thereupon. In use, the sub-sea system is adapted for the separation of a multiphase fluid emanating from one or ore wells and is particularly suited to remote operation at deep and ultra-deep water depths of over 1000m.
Patent GB-2397832-A (GB)
Title: High strength and high toughness alloy steel drill bit blank
Inventor: KEMBAIYAN KUMAR THIPPAIYAGOWDE
IPC: E21B10/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: An earth boring drill bit features a reinforcement member 32 produced from high strength steel having a Carbon content less than 0.3 % by weight, and featuring a yield strength of at least 379.2 MN/m<2>, a tensile strength of at least 551.6 MN/m<2> and a CVN-L toughness of 54.2Nm. In a preferred embodiment, the steel comprises Carbon in a range of 0.1 - 0.3 % by weight, Manganese in a range of 0.5 - 1.5% by weight, up to 0.8% by weight of Chromium, 0.05 - 0.4% by weight Nickel and 0.02 - 0.8% by weight Molybdenum. Also claimed is an earth boring drill bit featuring a wear resistant outer body, an end configured for connection to a drill string, and a cutting member mounted on the outer surface of the bit.
Patent GB-2394826-A (GB)
Title: Educational game
Inventor: RANDHAWA KULDIP
IPC: G09B3/02
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without abstract.
Patent GB-2398638-A (GB)
Title: Passive ranging determining the position of a subterranean magnetic structure from within a nearby borehole
Inventor: MCELHINNEY GRAHAM
IPC: G01V7/00
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A method and system for determining the location of a target subterranean magnetic structure from within an adjacent borehole uses first and second gravity sensors disposed at corresponding first and second positions in the adjacent borehole and a magnetic field sensor disposed at one of the first and second positions. The method includes processing a total magnetic field, a reference magnetic field, and a local azimuth determined using the gravity sensors to determine a portion of the total magnetic field that is attributable to the target structure. The location of the target structure is determined from this portion of the magnetic field using interference magnetic field vectors.
Patent GB-2413007-A (GB)
Title: Multiplication register for amplifying signal charge
Inventor: HADFIELD KEVIN ANTHONY DEREK
IPC: H01L27/148
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A multiplication register for use in solid state imaging apparatus, such as a CCD, is described. The multiplication register has a gain element 22 comprising a plurality of register electrodes 30, 32, 34, and 36, for transferring charge along a change transfer channel 28, and for amplifying the charge. Channel edge defining electrodes 24 and 26 are disposed either side of the channel 28, in place of channel stops, removing the effects of spurious charges generated in the channel in the regions of amplification. The provision of the channel edge defining electrodes 24 and 26 allows the resulting structure of the channel electrodes to be made simpler, and means that a structure can be provided for clocking and amplifying charge in either direction along the channel.
Patent GB-2407961-A (GB)
Title: Sock with pocket for holding protective, support or treatment device
Inventor: TUNMORE MARCUS DAVID
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A sock includes at least one pocket 18 into which in use at least one supporting or treatment or protective device can be inserted, for holding the or each such device in place. The or each pocket is external or internal of the sock, and retaining means is provided which in use serves to keep the device in the or each pocket. The or each pocket comprises a sleeve the length of which is selected so that in use it will extend up that part of the sock which extends above the ankle to just below the knee of the wearer. The device may be an impact-absorbing pad. Alternatively it may be means for heating or cooling the leg, e.g. a pre-heated or -cooled material or an electrically heated device or means which react chemically. The pocket may be waterproof where a liquid medium is involved and may have good heat-conducting material adjacent the leg. The device may alternatively provide a support, e.g. of hollow aluminium, for weak or broken bones.
Patent GB-2409590-A (GB)
Title: Method of balanced charging of serial coupled rechargeable batteries
Inventor: YAMAMOTO HIROYOSHI
IPC: H02J7/02
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: The battery charging method detects the voltage of each series connected battery, discharges batteries 1 with voltage exceeding a prescribed voltage, and charges a plurality of batteries 1 while maintaining cell balance. This charging method detects the voltage of each battery 1 being charged and if any battery 1 voltage exceeds the prescribed voltage, only the battery 1 that exceeds the prescribed voltage is discharged, after a specified charging time, until its voltage drops to the prescribed voltage. Batteries 1 that do not exceed the prescribed voltage are not discharged, and thereby all batteries 1 are charged while balancing their voltages.
Patent GB-2419809-A (GB)
Title: Liquid dispensing suction head for a wet/ dry cleaner
Inventor: LEE YONG WOO
IPC: A47L7/00
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: A complex type (wet/ dry) vacuum cleaner comprises; a body (10) having either a dust collecting chamber (18) for storing dust, or a water collecting container (20) for storing contaminated water. The cleaner has a fan motor (24) installed at the body (10), for generating a suction force, a suction head (12) arranged at a lower side of the body (10), for sucking when vacuum cleaning, and a water tank (14) mounted at the suction head (12), for storing cleaning water to be sprayed onto a region to be cleaned when performing water cleaning. A suction nozzle (16) is integrally formed at the water tank (14), for sucking contaminated water after the completion of water cleaning. The suction head (12) may also be provided with a brush for brushing dust on a region to be cleaned. The cleaning water may be dispensed by means of a pump (54) attached to a spray nozzle (56).
Patent GB-2411289-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for forming a semiconductor device
Inventor: MEI PING
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device comprises forming a three dimensional (3D) pattern in a substrate 415 and depositing at least one material (fig 7) over the substrate according to the desired characteristics of the device. The 3D pattern is formed by depositing a layer of material 410, such as a polymer or photoresist, onto the substrate 415, imprinting a 3D pattern into the layer using a stamping tool, and transferring the 3D pattern into the substrate 415 by a sequence of etching steps 502, 503, 504, 505. The method may be used to form a cross-point memory array. A system for forming a semiconductor device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2410836-A (GB)
Title: 3-5 group compound semiconductor and method for preparation thereof
Inventor: SHIMIZU MASAYA
IPC: H01L21/20
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: (1) A 3-5 group compound semiconductor which has a substrate, a buffer layer represented by a general formula: InuGavAlwN, wherein 0   &  u, v and w   &  1, and u + v + w = 1, formed on the substrate and a crystalline layer of a 3-5 group compound semiconductor represented by a general formula: InxGayAlzN, wherein 0   &  x, y and z   &  1, and x + y + z = 1, formed on the buffer layer, characterized in that said buffer layer has a film thickness of 5 to 90 Ñ; and (2) a method for preparing the 3-5 group compound semiconductor, characterized in that it comprises an initial step of growing the buffer layer represented by the general formula: InuGavAlwN so as for the layer to have a film thickness of 5 to 90 Ñ at a temperature lower than that for the growth of the crystalline layer of the 3-5 group compound semiconductor and a subsequent step of growing said crystalline layer of the 3-5 group compound semiconductor represented by the general formula: InxGayAlzN.
Patent GB-2426854-A (GB)
Title: Document holder with lenticular lens
Inventor: MCMAHON SHANE TERRY
IPC: G09F19/12
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A holder (2) for holding and viewing a viewing sheet (4), which holder (2) comprises a front panel (6), a rear panel (8), and mounting means (10) by which the holder (2) is mounted for viewing, the front and rear panels (6, 8) being made by heat bending a unitary sheet of material such as plastic so that the rear panel (8) is positioned behind and adjacent the front panel (6), there is a bend (12) in the sheet of material at one edge (14), and there is an entrance (16) which is positioned opposite the bend (12) and which is for enabling the viewing sheet (4) to be inserted between the front and rear panels (6, 8), characterised in that the mounting means (10) does not obstruct the entrance (16) so that insertion and removal of the viewing sheet (4) between the front and rear panels (6, 8) is not hindered, and in that the front panel (6) is made of a lenticular material whereby the front panel (6) forms a lenticular lens for viewing the viewing sheet (4).
Patent GB-2417219-A (GB)
Title: Rotary cutting tool assembly
Inventor: PERRY JAMES
IPC: B23Q11/10
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A rotary cutting tool assembly comprises tool 12 which is gripped by tool holder 14. The tool has a cutting surface 20, an end surface 26 and hollow passageways 22. The tool holder comprises a counterbore 16 with mating surface 30 to receive tool 12. Fluid conduit 32 transfers lubricant and/or coolant fluid from a source 28 , via passageways 22 to the cutting edge 20 of the tool. Sealant means 42 prevents fluid leakage from between the tool and the counterbore. In one embodiment, the fluid conduit may be threaded 84 and receive axially adjustable plug adapter 92. Adapter 92 has a threaded stem opening into a wider plug body 92, which receives sealing means 112. Sealing means 112 is functionally equivalent to sealing means 42 described above. Various means (eg. grooves or axial protrusions) are disclosed for mounting sealing means 42 or 112.
Patent GB-2415015-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a powered sliding device for a vehicle sliding door
Inventor: YOKOMORI KAZUHITO
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A method of controlling a powered sliding device for a vehicle sliding door is disclosed which includes such factors as the speed of the vehicle and the status of a foot brake or parking brake. External forces acting on the door are monitored and a powered sliding device is used to compensate for such forces. Various sensors, such as a vehicle speed sensor 77, foot brake sensor 78 and parking brake sensor 79 provide information to a central controller 66 which operates the powered sliding device. The speed of the door is measured and an auxiliary brake 17 may be used to provide a braking force is periodically applied based on the detected door speed and input from the various other sensors. Three variations are disclosed in which the first variant acts to return the door to an open or closed position, the second variant continues an act of opening or closing the door and the third variant retains the door in an intermediate position.
Patent GB-2426739-A (GB)
Title: Insulating material
Inventor: TEW STEPHEN
IPC: B32B3/28
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A thermally insulating material 1 comprises a plurality of closed cells 5, the space within each cell being substantially evacuated. This may be achieved by sealing a plastics film having dimples 3 to a sealing film 4 in a vacuum so that each dimple is closed while under vacuum to form an evacuated closed cell. The films may be polyethylene terephthalate and may have metal coatings. The insulating material may be used for beverage containers, food packaging or decorating the walls or ceilings of a building.
Patent GB-2435335-A (GB)
Title: Multi-processor emulation by a multi-processor
Inventor: HUGHES COLIN JONATHAN
IPC: G06F9/455
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A multi-processor comprises a plurality of interconnected real processing units, and is arranged to emulate the operation of an emulated processor having a different plurality of interconnected emulated processing units. In operation, at least one emulated processing unit is emulated by contributions from two or more real processing units, and at least one real processing unit contributes to emulating two or more emulated processing units. This results in a reduction in the message traffic needed to provide communication between the emulated processors thereby providing a faster and more efficient emulation.
Patent GB-2436387-A (GB)
Title: Coin dispenser
Inventor: CHUNG SHU-CHUAN
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A coin dispenser includes: a housing (21) having a support wall (215); a rotary plate (41) disposed rotatably on the support wall (215), and formed with coin holes (42) and corresponding coin passages (43); a drive module (3) including a frame (34) mounted in the housing (21), a drive unit (31) secured to the frame (34), a speed-reducing unit (32) disposed in the frame (34) and driven by the drive unit (31), and a drive shaft (33) driven by the speed-reducing unit (32) and extending through the support wall (215) to drive the rotary plate (41); and a coin stop (51) mounted on the support wall (215). The coin stop (51) stops a coin (8) in one of the coin holes (42) to dispense the coin (8) from the coin hole (42) via the respective coin passage (43) when the rotary plate (41) rotates.
Patent GB-2425354-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing data for amplitude variation with offset (AVO) or amplitude variation with offset and azimuth (AVOA) characterisation
Inventor: HERRMANN PHILIPPE
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2006-04-19
Abstract: A gather of seismic traces is organised according to one or more acquisition parameters. The acquisition parameters may be offset, azimuth angle, incidence angle, or source-receiver coordinates. A base of elementary functions of the acquisition parameters is defined. The elementary functions are orthogonalised. Combination coefficients are defined based on the variation in the amplitude of the seismic signal as a function of the acquisition parameters. The coefficients define a combination of the orthogonal elementary functions. The traces may have been corrected in a residual move out (RMO) step. Combination coefficients may be defined for one or more sampling times or depths. The elementary functions may be polynomial or trigonometric functions. The elementary functions may be normalised prior to orthogonalisation. The method may be carried out independently for several gathers of traces.
Patent GB-2426282-A (GB)
Title: Padlock incorporating a visual indicator and operable by user and master keys
Inventor: LAI ERIC
IPC: E05B35/10
Filed: 2006-04-26
Abstract: A padlock 20 comprises a housing 21, a locking means in the form of a shackle 22, a key controlled locking section in the form of a cylinder assembly 41, and an indicator member 54. The locking means is unlocked by the locking section when either a master key (50, Fig. 8) or a user key (51, Fig. 9) is used to rotate it. Use of the master key moves the indicator member from a first non-alert position (Fig. 4) to a second alert-providing position (Fig. 6). This may be achieved by making the master key longer than the user key. The padlock may further comprise a locking arm 72 to lock the indicator member in its alert-providing position, and a reset element 70 operable using a reset key (80, Fig. 10) to return the indicator member to its non-alert position. The reset key may be incorporated with the user key (Fig. 11).
Patent GB-2426626-A (GB)
Title: A compact circular magnetic induction accelerator
Inventor: CHEN FELIX K
IPC: H05H7/14
Filed: 2006-05-17
Abstract: A microscale betatron structure 200 having a donut-shaped vacuum chamber, wherein the vacuum chamber is made up of two or more pieces 214 and 216 bonded together; an injector 206 comprising an electron emitter positioned within the vacuum chamber; and two or more magnets 212a and 212b positioned outside of the vacuum chamber. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a betatron, including: fabricating two or more pieces; positioning an injector on one of the two or more pieces; and then bonding the two or more pieces together so as to form a hollow donut-shaped accelerating chamber. Preferably, the two or more pieces are formed of glass, silicon based materials, ceramics composites, or a combination thereof; by ultrasonic, water-jet, or mechanical machining, photo-etching or MEMs manufacturing techniques; and are bonded together using brazing 218, anodic bonding, frit sealing, ultrasonic welding or combinations thereof.