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Patent GB-2361263-A (GB)
Title: Electrically operated window assembly
Inventor: TEOH KELVIN
IPC: E05F15/08
Filed: 2000-04-11
Abstract: A window assembly 1, for a building, has at least one moveable panel; an electrically operated actuating means, for moving each panel between an 'open' position and a 'closed' position, and panel holders for mounting each panel onto the actuating means. Preferably at least two moveable panels are provided, the movement of each moveable panel being independently controllable. The actuating means may be controlled by means of controls 5 mounted on the window assembly or by a remote control system. The actuating means may include at least one hydraulically operated jack 9 and 10. When open the moveable panel may be positioned within a unit below, above or adjacent to the window or behind a fixed glazed base panel.
Patent GB-2368470-A (GB)
Title: Rotary signal coupler
Inventor: LONSDALE BRYAN
IPC: H01P1/06
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A rotary signal coupler, providing high frequency, eg radio frequency signal coupling between two components which are rotatable relative to each other, comprising a first substantially circular track secured to a first support (not shown) and a second substantially circular track 102 secured to a second support 10 which is rotatable relative to the first support. The first and second tracks are coaxial with the axis of rotation of the rotatable second support 10 and are adjacent each other so as to provide signal coupling therebetween. The second track 102 has at least two gaps 106,108 therein which form electrical discontinuities between separated track portions. The separated track portions are electrically connected 110 to one another. Signal coupling with a rotatable support having a relatively large diameter may be thereby improved.
Patent GB-2362308-A (GB)
Title: Fishing rod with hollow extendible cord
Inventor: HARNESS PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2000-05-20
Abstract: There is provided a fishing rod comprising plural tapering hollow tubular rod sections 10,20,30 in telescopic series. Within at least one of the hollow tubular rod sections, there is provided an anchor point 22 for internally attaching an extendible cord 40 thereto. Attached to the internal anchor point is an extendible cord of sufficient length to be threadable to protrude from the end of the narrowest rod section. The extendible cord 140 is in the form of a hollow latex tube.
Patent GB-2363369-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning system for a particulate material conveyor
Inventor: BLUE ANDREW JOHN
IPC: B65G45/22
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A cleaning system for a particulate material conveyor comprises a sprocket 22 having one or more radial through channels 25a-c which connect with an inlet for a cleaning fluid supply and each channel has one or more fluid outlets 27a-f and 28a-b exiting from the surface of the sprocket, such that when the sprocket rotates cleaning fluid provided through the inlet is distributed through the or each radial channel 25a-c and out of the fluid outlets 27a-f and 28a-b and is dispersed in a turbulent manner about the cavity surrounding the sprocket. The particulate material conveyor to be cleaned may be of the type having a continuos conduit assembly through which the particulate material is conveyed via a plurality of spaced apart discs mounted on an endless rope which is driven between terminal sprockets. One or both of the terminal sprockets may have radial channels passing therethrough for the distribution of the cleaning fluid. The cleaning fluid may be compressed air. Also disclosed is a method for cleaning a particulate material conveyor which comprises directing a cleaning fluid onto an area of a conveyor sprocket, wherein the direction of the cleaning fluid is moveable to distribute the fluid over a greater area of the cavity surrounding the sprocket.
Patent GB-2356248-A (GB)
Title: Gas supply apparatus
Inventor: KIKUCHI TSUTOMU
IPC: F17D1/04
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: Gas supply apparatus for switching and suppling two kinds of gases, particularly gases having a high degree of purity to an analyser (10) comprises a switching valve (15) for switching gases supplied from two gas sources (11,12) into an analyser inlet passage (13) and into a purge passage (14). A flow rate regulator (16) regulates the amount of gas flowing along passage (13). A flow rate regulator (18) regulates the amount of exhaust gas flowing along exhaust passage (17) of the analyser. A back pressure regulator (20) in a discharge passage (19) branched from the inlet passage (13) regulates the pressure in the gas supply apparatus. Control means (21) controls the activity of the regulators (15,16,18,20). In operation of the gas supply apparatus the back pressure regulator is controlled to fluctuate the pressure in the inlet passage (13) between a high value and a low value.
Patent GB-2367192-A (GB)
Title: An inductor and a method of its design
Inventor: LEISTEN JOE
IPC: H01F3/14
Filed: 2000-09-01
Abstract: An inductor 19 and a method of its design comprises a modelling process involving defining the physical parameters of the core 11 and an associated air gap 22 and approximating relative permeability values of the core at certain magnetic flux densities and calculating the boundary currents necessary to establish these magnetic flux densities in the core and the resulting inductance values. A stepped air gap 22 in a laminated core 11 may be modelled such that the inductor provides a suitable inductance versus current characteristic. The model is intended to be used in the design of a cheap, simple and efficient passive power factor correction inductor for reducing the harmonics created in a power supply system by switched mode power supply (SMPS) arrangements, used in computers, etc.
Patent GB-2357992-A (GB)
Title: Foam laminates
Inventor: LEACH ROGER JOHN
IPC: B29C39/38
Filed: 2000-10-09
Abstract: Foaming of a resinous backing 2 to a sheet 1 such as glass or plastic is frustrated at the interface 3 with the sheet by maintaining the sheet 1 cool during formation of the foam. The degree of foaming is nil at the interface 3 to effect a strong bond there, and increases progressively through the thickness of the foam body 2 away from the interface 3. The foam body 2 is backed by glass-fibre cloth 4 that is impregnated with the resin from which the foaming gas has been vented so as to bond the cloth 4 to the body 2 and to an outer aluminium foil 5. The sheet 3 may be a mirror, and may be replaced by a glass laminate 20;23 that includes a fused-powder coating 22;25 with or without an aluminium foil backing (26).
Patent GB-2357898-A (GB)
Title: Plasma process apparatus and method for process for a substrate
Inventor: ARITA KIYOSHI
IPC: C23F4/00
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: A plasma processing apparatus and a method for using such apparatus for processing a substrate comprising, a processing room (Fig. 1, 2), where a substrate wafer 4 is placed on a lower electrode 3 for processing with plasma. The substrate wafer 4 is fixed to a resin sheet 4a which has a coefficient of thermal expansion greater than that of the substrate wafer 4. The substrate/resin member is pressed at its circumference edge by a substrate holding device 5 onto the lower electrode 3, the resin layer 4a being next to the lower electrode 3 surface. Therefore, the central portion of the substrate wafer is also pressed onto the lower electrode surface via the resin sheet 4a. This means that there is no gap produced between the surface of the electrode 3 and the substrate 4 (see Figure 3), hence contributing towards eliminating thermal damage to the substrate and avoiding local discharge.
Patent GB-2365229-A (GB)
Title: Blocking control signals outside range in a microwave oven
Inventor: LEE JONG-HAK
IPC: H02M3/28
Filed: 2000-12-27
Abstract: A magnetron 25 is provided with a switchable power supply in the form of a half bridge inverter 30 feeding a high voltage transformer 24 from a rectified power supply 7,8. The transistors (22,23 fig 2) of the inverter are controlled using pulse width modulation (PWM) supplied to the inverter from voltage controlled oscillator 21. Control signal generation part 26 creates a digital value corresponding to the desired output and this is fed through a digital to analog converter 2 before being fed to a detector part 5. The detector part 5 applies a predetermined limit to the output from the D / A converter 2 and in the event that the control signal is outside a predetermined range the operation of inverter 30 by the control signal is prevented. A soft starter part 3 provides means for controlling the oscillator 21 when the device is switched on or off detected by low voltage part 1.
Patent GB-2361311-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for inspecting an object
Inventor: KANG HONGLING
IPC: G01N29/24
Filed: 2001-01-04
Abstract: Apparatus 10 and method for inspecting components, parts, and other objects 12 includes a conventional computer 14 having a memory unit 16 and operating under stored program control. The computer 14 is communicatively coupled to video sensors or cameras 13 to 26, to a selectively actuatable impacting device 28, and to a vibration sensor 30, by use of a communications bus or path 46. The computer 14 receives signals generated by cameras 18 to 26 and by the sensor 30, processes and analyzes the received signals to determine whether the object 12 is "non-conforming" or "defective", for example, whether the object 12 contains any cracks, undesirable porosity, or surface flaws.
Patent GB-2361696-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline 1-[2-(trans-4-alkylcyclohexyl)ethyl]-4-aryl-cyclohex-1-enes
Inventor: JEONG DONG-JIN
IPC: C07C43/225
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: Liquid crystalline 1-[2-(trans-4-alkyl cyclohexyl)ethyl]-4-aryl cyclohexyl-1-enes having the formula hereinbelow <EMI ID=1.1 HE=24 WI=125 LX=508 LY=826 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R is CH<SB>3</SB>(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>O<SB>m</SB>(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>p</SB>-; each of X<SB>1</SB> and X<SB>2</SB> is H, F or Cl; Y is F, Cl, -CN, -CF<SB>3</SB>, -OCF<SB>3</SB> or an alkoxy group having 1 to 15 carbon atoms; each of n and p is an integer from 0 to 7; and m is 0 or 1, may be used in a liquid crystal composition which has a low nematic phase transition temperature and is characterized by a steep electro-optical curve, so that it reduces response time with a wide working temperature range.
Patent GB-2360570-A (GB)
Title: A pellet loading device removably fitted to an air gun
Inventor: CASAS SALVA FRANCISCO
IPC: F41B11/54
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: The device is of the type comprising a removable loader (50) including a housing (1) wherein a revolving, small bullet carrying drum (2) is provided with axial through holes (3) uniformly distributed around the turning axis of said drum (2), each hole (3) being apt to house a bullet, said housing (1) being provided with actuating means to revolve said drum (2) to sweep one angular interval, and retention means to hold each of said axial holes (3) in alignment with a barrel of said gun, said gun integrating means to actuate said actuating means, which comprise a slide (4) lineraly guided on said housing (1) and kinematically linked to an oscillating driving member (5) provided with resilient driving catch (6) being apt to in turn engage stops of the drum (2) in order to thus revolve it in one only sense. Said slide (4) carries out a first driving shift in a first sense being pushed by first protuberance (7) of an oscillating actuator (8), followed by a second shift in the opposite sense to a starting position being pushed by second protuberance (9) of said oscillating actuator (8), see figure 1.
Patent GB-2363066-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible support
Inventor: HOGARTH STANLEY
IPC: F16M11/30
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: A collapsible support (140) movable between a transport configuration and a support configuration comprises, in one embodiment of the invention, a structural member (144), three legs (14, 16, 18) pivotally coupled at an upper end to a coupling (26) which is movable relative to the structural member (144), and a step (142) coupled between two of the legs (14, 16) and which, when the support (140) is in the support configuration, serves as a raised platform for an operator to stand upon. A means for extending the legs comprises a lower collar (28), fixed to the member (144), and three spacers (30, 32, 34), each pivotably coupled to a respective leg (14, 16, 18) and to the collar (28), for moving the support (140) between the transport and support configurations.
Patent GB-2373638-A (GB)
Title: Flat plate antenna having a slit
Inventor: IKEGAYA MORIHIKO
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: An antenna is formed from a conductive plate 6, having a slit 2 which separates a radiating element 3 from a ground portion 4. The intermediate portion connecting the radiating element to the ground portion may also serve as a radiating portion. A feed in the form of a coaxial cable is electrically connected to the radiating element and the ground portion - a conductive connection lug may be formed integrally on either or both of the radiating element and the ground portion. The antenna may take on different shapes to suit installation requirements, and may be formed into a three dimensional shape such as a cylinder. The antenna may be formed as a conductive plane on an insulating substrate. It may be used with electrical appliances such as laptop computers.
Patent GB-2367262-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for producing packaging blanks
Inventor: MAWDITT NIGEL RICHARD
IPC: B31B50/16
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: Apparatus for producing packaging blanks from a continuous strip (20) of material having images printed at intervals therealong is disclosed. At least one set of perforations (9a) are formed in the strip (20) parallel to its length by a rotary perforator (29;50) and a section of the strip (20) is separated from the remainder thereof by a separator cutter (37;54) to form a blank (12;40), in which periodic adjustments to the relative position of the strip (20) and the separator cutter (37;54) are made to maintain the registration of the images in relation to the separation line made by the said separator cutter without disengaging the perforator (29;50) from the strip (20). A method of producing packaging blanks (12;40) is also disclosed and the invention comprehends also a blank made by this method and a package.
Patent GB-2372365-A (GB)
Title: Integrated alarm display in a process control network
Inventor: HAVEKOST ROBERT B
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: An alarm display system for use in a process control network having a user interface with a display 69 and a number of connected devices in communication adapted to generate and send alarm messages of various categories to the user interface. The alarm display system comprises an alarm receiving means 62 adapted to receive the alarm messages from the connected devices and to obtain a number of alarms of various categories, an alarm processing means 64 that processes the alarm messages for display based on predetermined criteria, and an alarm display means 69 that provides an indication of the set of alarms for display and presents an indication of alarms of various categories in an integrated manner on the display means.
Patent GB-2373383-A (GB)
Title: Wiper control device with abnormal drain voltage detection
Inventor: TORIKOSHI AKIHIKO
IPC: H02H5/04
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: Wiper control device having a controller for outputting a control signal in response to overheating of a wiper motor M, to a first and second field effect transistor FETA,FETB. The wiper motor M is connected between a drain of the field effect transistor and ground and/or between the drain and a power supply. The controller comprises a means 21 for detecting a drain voltage of the first or second field effect transistor, a means 22,23 for detecting a short circuit of the drain circuit based on an abnormal detected drain voltage, a means 24 for counting the number of abnormal drain voltages detected, a means 26 for comparing the number of abnormal drain voltages detected with a predetermined value and a means 27 for determining whether the number of short circuits detected reaches a predetermined value. The FET judged to be involved with the occurrence of a short circuit is thereby halted.
Patent GB-2385481-A (GB)
Title: Automated microscopy at a plurality of depth of focus through the thickness of a sample
Inventor: MADDISON JOHN
IPC: G02B21/36
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A digital camera (<B>25</B>) acquires images of a microscope specimen on a slide (<B>7</B>) using a computer-controlled microscope (<B>9</B>). The computer processor (<B>19</B>) controls the stage controller (<B>17</B>), which controls the stage (<B>5</B>), and the focus controller (<B>21</B>), which controls the focussing device (<B>21a</B>), so that images may be taken of fields of view at a plurality of depth of focus through the thickness of the sample. Determination of whether the sample has sufficient thickness to enable multiple images (e.g. between 5 and 20) at varying depths may be carried out.
Patent GB-2387259-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining a postage verification code
Inventor: HEPBURN PETER LOCHHEAD
IPC: G07B17/00
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A method for obtaining a postage verification code comprises the steps of transmitting a request for a postage verification from a communication device such as a mobile telephone 120 to, and receiving the request at, a postal server 110. The postal server 110 generates and sends a postage verification code to the communication device 120, in response to the request, such that a charge associated with said postage verification code is attributed to said communication device. The communication device 120 receives the postage verification code for subsequent applying to an item to be posted. The request may include information relating to the type of postage required and also the international mobile equipment (IMEI) number of the mobile telephone 120. The communication device 120 may also be one of: a personal digital assistant (PDA), a laptop computer, a wireless networked PC. There is also disclosed a postal server 110 for issuing postage verification codes . The invention has the advantage that a user of a wireless communication device 110 can request and receive postage verification codes at anytime, and from anywhere, so long as the user is able to connect to a wireless communication network such as a GSM network. In particular, the user can be billed for the postage verification code via the user's wireless communication device account.
Patent GB-2389033-A (GB)
Title: A single-use cosmetics applicator
Inventor: MICHEL RICHARD
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator comprises an applicator body 2 with front and rear surfaces 3, 4, and a removable cover 7 including an impermeable portion covering at least a portion of the front surface 3. A pre-determined quantity of cosmetic product 5 is sealed between the impermeable portion of the cover 7 and an impermeable membrane 6 attached thereto, so that until use, the cosmetic product 5 is not in direct contact with the applicator body 2. Alternatively the cosmetic product 5 is sealed within an impermeable bubble that is itself attached to the removable cover 7. The removable cover 7 may be removed from the applicator body 2 by peeling. The rear surface 4 of the applicator body 2 preferably includes an impermeable backing member 4 thus protecting the user and increasing grip. The applicator body 2 may be made of a polyurethane foam.
Patent GB-2378401-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drum filter
Inventor: HAGAN BRIAN
IPC: B01D33/073
Filed: 1999-09-22
Abstract: A solids / fluids separator comprises a rotary drum (12) in the form of a sieve, a pair of spaced external rollers (16, 16a) and a single spring (18) at each end of the drum, acting through a linkage mechanism to press the external rollers against the drum with equal pressures so as to squeeze material to be treated, e.g. farm slurry, against the drum; wherein internal rollers (14, 14a) are provided to support the drum and at least one of the external rollers is used to drive the drum in rotation. Preferably the linkage mechanism comprises an arm (30), which carries the shafts of both rollers, having a pivot axis (32) between the two shafts and a compression spring acting via a lever (34) on the pivot of the arm to urge it towards the drum. The drum may be made from a perforated or wire mesh and have a spring urged scraper (24) acting on the exterior.
Patent GB-2385495-A (GB)
Title: Data backup in a foldable cellular phone
Inventor: HOSOI TOSHIKATSU
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: In foldable cellular phone, when a casing opening/closing detection circuit detects folding of the casing, a control circuit transmits an interruption signal to the CPU. Upon reception of the interruption signal the CPU backs up data in a RAM to a non-volatile memory such as a FLASH ROM. In addition when the battery level drops below a predetermined threshold level, data is backed up to the FLASH ROM. The CPU may compare the data in the RAM with the data in the FLASH ROM and back up the data only if there is a difference between the two. The lifetime of the FLASH ROM is therefore prolonged. The cellular phone also has a locking mechanism which is activated to prevent the battery from falling off or being removed when the casing is open, and deactivated when the casing is closed.
Patent GB-2387942-A (GB)
Title: Determining a look up table for converting a first colour space to a second colour space
Inventor: ZENG HUANZHAO
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: Determining the control points for constructing a lookup table from a first color space to a second color space is disclosed (600). Black (602) and white (604) control points are determined based on an allowable total colorant amount and an absence of colorant, respectively. Control points between the black control point and the white control point are determined (606). A primary control point is determined for each of a number of first and secondary primary colors (608), based at least on the allowable total colorant amount. Control points between the white control point and the primary control point for each primary color are also determined (610). Control points between the black control point and the primary control point for each primary color are finally determined (612).
Patent GB-2385207-A (GB)
Title: Laser trimming of chip resistors
Inventor: KAIDA HIROSHI
IPC: H01C17/242
Filed: 1998-09-21
Abstract: A chip resistor is formed with an elongated resistor (2) connecting a pair of electrodes (3) on a substrate (1) and grooves (4) are formed on the surface of the resistor in a characteristic pattern having a longer branch (4a) and a shorter branch (4b). The longer branch is arc-shaped, extending between a selected point on a side edge of the resistor and an end point which is nearer towards one of the electrodes. The shorter branch extends between another point on the side edge of the resistor and an intermediate point on the longer branch other than the end point. To form the grooves in such a pattern, the longer branch is formed first by laser-trimming from the side edge of the resistor to the end point. The laser is then switched off and is moved to the intermediate branching point. The shorter branch is then formed by switching on the laser and moving it from the branching point to the other end.