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Patent GB-2359611-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a sealant ring of a throttle
Inventor: WU ZILI
IPC: F16K1/226
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: A method is disclosed of forming a sealant ring 53 within a throttle body assembly comprising an essentially cylindrical housing defined by an essentially cylindrical wall 20 and an essentially circular plate 16 pivotally disposed on the wall wherein an essentially annular gap 30 is formed between the plate and the wall. The method comprises depositing an essentially continuous ring of sealant composition around the throttle body assembly. The ring covers the annular gap. The sealant composition is dispensed from a needle applicator 50 which is disposed above the annular gap and which travels in an essentially circular motion around the throttle body. The sealant composition, upon drying, forms an essentially continuous seal covering the gap of the throttle body. The composition preferably comprises molybdenum disulfide and methyl ethyl ketone. Movement of and dispersing from the needle may be controlled by a central processing unit.
Patent GB-2372406-A (GB)
Title: Preparing for handover in a communication system
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: Apparatus for, and a method of operating, a communication system, for example a UMTS or GPRS cellular communication system, are described. A communication link is provided between two terminals, one of which is a mobile terminal. The communication system employs a congestion reduction protocol, such as Transmission Control protocol (TCP), which provides a congestion reduction mechanism by modifying transmission rates. When handover is to occur such that a first radio link will be replaced by a second radio link, the bit-rates of each radio link are determined compared, and a current value of a transmission characteristic which influences the congestion reduction protocol is adjusted over time to prepare for handover. The transmission characteristic may for example be bit-rate or TCP acknowledgement delay. False invoking of congestion procedure by the congestion reduction protocol is thereby alleviated.
Patent GB-2373023-A (GB)
Title: Tip treatment bar for a casing of a gas turbine engine
Inventor: COLLINS LARRY
IPC: F04D29/16
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A tip treatment bar component 16 for use in an annular cavity surrounding a fan within a gas turbine engine comprises a longitudinal portion 30 with a laterally extending platform 32, 34 at each end. The platforms 32, 34 of adjacent bar components 16 abut each other so that a slot 28 is formed between the longitudinal portions 30 of the components 16. Projections or tangs 24, 26 extend from the platforms 32, 34 in a direction away from the longitudinal portions 30, to provide a means of locating the components 16 in a casing of an engine. The projections or tangs 24, 26 of adjacent components 16 may abut each other to from a circumferential rib.
Patent GB-2362714-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for converting an optical theodolite into a laser theodolite
Inventor: CLINTON JOSEPH DE WITT
IPC: G01C1/02
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: Apparatus 4 for converting an optical theodolite 2 into a laser theodolite, which apparatus comprises a laser diode adapter 6 for connection to the optical theodolite in place of an eyepiece of a telescope 8 of the optical theodolite, and driver means 10 for the laser diode adapter 6; the laser diode adapter 6 comprising a housing (12 fig.3), a laser diode (14); a holographic image reshaping lens (51), and a focusing lens (52) in the housing (12), and an externally threaded male portion (16) for screwing into the telescope 8 in place of the eyepiece; and the driver means (10) having securing means 18 for securing the driver means (10) to the optical theodolite 2 remote from the laser diode adapter 6.
Patent GB-2377257-A (GB)
Title: Compound gas turbine engines
Inventor: BENIANS HUBERT MICHAEL
IPC: F02C5/02
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: The engine (10) has a compressor (12) for compressing air, a plurality of combustion chambers (22a-f) in which fuel mixed with the compressed air combusts, and a turbine (16) which is driven by the products of combustion. Each combustion chamber operates in a cycle comprising the phases of: <SL> <LI>A. charging with a charge of compressed air from the compressor; <LI>B. then compounding by charging with a compounding charge of gas to form a compounded charge; <LI>C. then combusting fuel with the compounded charge; and <LI>D. then exhausting the products of combustion to the turbine. </SL> The cycles of the combustion chambers are out of phase in a sequence, and part of the compounded charge (and/or the products of combustion thereof) in each combustion chamber during the combustion phase thereof is transferred to the next combustion chamber in the sequence to provide the compounding charge for that next combustion chamber. It will be appreciated that this transfer of a compounding charge from one combustion chamber to the next increases the temperature and pressure by compression of the air in the latter combustion chamber. The ensuing combustion in the latter combustion chamber therefore takes place at an elevated temperature and pressure, thus improving the thermal efficiency of the engine and/or enabling lower grade and/or higher flashpoint fuel to be used.
Patent GB-2379391-A (GB)
Title: Sanitary napkin
Inventor: CARVALHO ANTONIO CARLOS RIBEIR
IPC: A61F13/476
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A sanitary napkin(10) having a central absorbent pad (12), a flap (24,24') extending laterally outward from each longitudinal side edge (90,90') and two preferential bending axes (30,30'), each axis being inward from and adjacent to a respective longitudinal side edge (90,90') and extending obliquely with respect to the longitudinal centerline (80), the axes converging towards the longitudinal centerline (80) in a distal end of the central absorbent pad (12).
Patent GB-2369605-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle wheel with anti-theft wheel trim
Inventor: HANNA JASON
IPC: B60B7/14
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: The wheel trim 1 has male threads 2 which engage female threads in the rim 6 of the wheel 5. Once screwed into position, the wheel trim 1 is locked against removal by a key applied to a lock 3 which operates a lever 4 to enter a compartment 7 in the wheel 5.
Patent GB-2373653-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle slide door power supply system having temperature sensor
Inventor: GOHARA TAKASHI
IPC: E05F15/632
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A vehicle slide door power supply system comprises a primary coil 1 located in the vehicle body and a secondary coil 2 located in the slide door. When the two coils are in close proximity they become inductively coupled, thereby transmitting electrical power from the primary coil 1 to the secondary coil 2. A temperature sensor 3 is placed proximate to primary coil 1 to detect its temperature. The temperature signal is passed to the primary coil control device 4 which determines if the temperature exceeds a threshold value. If the temperature exceeds the threshold value, the primary coil is de-energised, thereby interrupting the supply of electrical power to the slide door. An alarm device 7 alerts a user to the over-temperature condition or a malfunction of the power supply. A charging device 6 is provided to charge a battery 5 positioned in/on the door from the electrical power supplied through the secondary coil 2.
Patent GB-2370905-A (GB)
Title: A bill receiving/dispensing machine being structurally divided
Inventor: KATO RIICHI
IPC: G07D11/00
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: A bill receiving/dispensing machine 1 comprises a housing, an upper unit 1a disposed in an upper part of the machine, and a lower unit 1b disposed in a lower part of the machine. The upper unit 1a contains a bill receiving/dispensing port, a bill identification portion, a temporary store for storing an inserted bill temporarily and an upper bill conveying passage which passes through the bill identification portion. The lower unit 1b contains a bill storing room for storing an inserted bill and/or the bill to be dispensed, and a lower bill conveying passage. The machine has a front operating portion for puling out said upper portion unit 1a toward a front side of the machine and a rear operating portion for pulling out said upper unit 1a toward a rear side of the machine. The machine has a locking portion fixed to said housing wherein said front and rear operating portions can be locked at said locking portion, so that said upper and lower bill conveying passages are connected with each other and a connection is established between said receiving /dispensing port and said bill storing room. In an alternative embodiment the invention comprises a bill receiving/dispensing machine which comprises an upper bill mechanism 1a and a lower bill mechanism 1b which are structurally divided. The machine allows the removal of a bill which is jammed during a depositing operation.
Patent GB-2386706-A (GB)
Title: Integrated office management
Inventor: VEAL RICHARD
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for enabling the automation of many of the day-to-day activities associated with running a typical business. In use, user access to a set of shared data is by way of a browser and a secure Internet connection which allows any number of users to access the system and to work collaboratively using a set of shared data. The present invention comprises a modular system which comprises a diary, contact management, pipeline management, project management, timesheets and reporting modules which can either run separately or as one integrated management system to allow a physically remote group of individuals to work collaboratively using a set of shared data. The data is shared across all applications and can be made available to users in whole or in part depending upon their access level. In use, whenever a remote user is connected to the database on the remote server, a pop-up window intermittently prompts the individual user to select their current task from a drop-down list of tasks assigned to them, and the timesheet module records collates this information received.
Patent GB-2389196-A (GB)
Title: A development process cartridge with a re-programmable memory device.
Inventor: BASSETT STEPHEN
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A development process cartridge for use with a photocopier or printer is provided with a re-programmable memory device thereby permitting reconditioning and re-use of the process cartridge in the same or different printer The memory device is provided with its own power supply (4). . In addition the device provides toner low and full status readings for the user throughout the entire life of the process cartridge of the printer. Once the cartridge has reached the end of its first life cycle a trained operative may recondition the process cartridge to render it capable of another cycle in either the same printer or alternatively configure it for another cycle in a different printer.
Patent GB-2388584-A (GB)
Title: A cable tidy
Inventor: HANLON ROBERT PATRICK
IPC: B65H75/16
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A cable and/or wire storage device comprises a central element around which the cable and/or wire is wound and attachments to secure the cable and/or wire at each end of te central element. The central element may comprise a tube I, of metal plastic or wood. The attachments to secure the cable and/or wire may comprise notches II in the ends of the tubes to secure any cable and/or wire passed there trough with the assistance of flip-off caps III. In use, the device allows cable to be transported and additionally allows cable to be drawn off the device, any unneeded cable/wire being retained neatly on the storage device.
Patent GB-2373627-A (GB)
Title: Ultra-thin electromechanical energy storage devices
Inventor: MEITAV ARIEH
IPC: H01M6/40
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: An ultra-thin electrochemical multi-cell energy storage device is provided within a single lightweight flexible casing. The energy storage device utilizes perforated isolating frames to form its internal structure. By adhering multi-layer current collectors to the perforated isolating frames, filling the openings formed therein with electrode material and stacking the current collectors with an electrolyte between the electrodes the assembly generated places the multiple cells in a plurality of stacks and all of the cells may be in series, parallel or some combination thereof by virtue of the assembly's construction. The external current collectors have good lateral conductivity due to their composite structure and provide for pressure insensitive interfacial contacts. The energy storage device advantageously exhibits low resistance, low ESR, and a high voltage/capacity while preferably remaining less than one millimeter thick.
Patent GB-2392448-A (GB)
Title: Vegetable oil blend
Inventor: CLEMENT DIDIER THIERRY
IPC: A23D9/00
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A blend of four vegetable oils having advantageous nutritional, physical and organoleptic characteristics comprises a blend of sunflower oil, olive oil, rapeseed (canola) oil and walnut oil.
Patent GB-2395180-A (GB)
Title: Roll-up swim cap package
Inventor: DAVIS JONATHAN
IPC: B65D73/00
Filed: 2002-10-24
Abstract: A garment package comprises a flexible packaging sheet 1 onto which is laid a laminar flexible garment 9. The sheet 1 and the garment 9 are then rolled up so that the packaging sheet is on the outside. Fastening means 4,5, preferably press studs 4,5, releasably hold the package in a rolled up state. Preferably the garment 9 to be packaged is a swim cap or swimwear. The packaging sheet 1 may be wholly or partly transparent, and the sheet may be fitted with flaps 21,22 to hold the garment in place. The packaging sheet may also have a hanging formation 8 for suspension in a sale display.
Patent GB-2397272-A (GB)
Title: Tamper resistant physical documents containing wirelessly read electronic memories
Inventor: LAWRENCE RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: G06K17/00
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A security document 901 includes a printed document and one or more memory circuits or tags 904. These are read by wireless or other non-contact means. They are attached to the printed document in a tamper resistant region 903. Thus the memory circuit is physically isolated to inhibit tampering or to indicate when tampering has occurred. The memory tag is read by means of a stylus 910 and processor 911. Data read from the tag is downloaded, decrypted and displayed 912. The data may include a signature which may be compared visually with the signature 902 on the document for verification. Data may include an image of the authorised bearer of the security document to permit him to be granted access to an account or asset.
Patent GB-2389388-A (GB)
Title: Flexible attachment
Inventor: LYON ROY
IPC: G09F3/14
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: This invention relates to attachments for attachment of a price tag, swing tag or security label to fabric or other articles. The attachment comprises a length of flexible cord 5 fixed to a plastic cross-bar or T-shaped member 15 at one end and a terminal member 10 at the other end. Also disclosed is a plurality of attachments connected to a spine, each attachment being independently severable from the spine by means of a tagging gun. Also disclosed are methods of making the attachments.
Patent GB-2397286-A (GB)
Title: Battery holder
Inventor: NESS ALAN PHILIP
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A battery holder consisting of a pair of parts (1 and 2) that may be joined together (7) to form a single unit. One half of the pair (1) has a raised area (4) to identify that piece. Batteries or cells (5) are a push fit into both parts such that they remain connected until manually removed. The battery holder may be manufactured to hold batteries or cells of a different size and number. New or charged batteries and cells are inserted with the +ve terminal in part 1 and the -ve terminal in part 2. Old or discharged batteries or cells are placed the opposite way. Each part (1,2) may be a block of plastics or rubber having individual recesses for each battery.
Patent GB-2403206-A (GB)
Title: Roller shutter installation aid
Inventor: BROOM GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: E06B9/11
Filed: 2003-05-31
Abstract: A device 1 for aiding the installation in a building of a roller shutter assembly 4 which includes a roller shutter. The device has a plurality of rotatable rollers 5, 5' for supporting the roller shutter in its wound up state with the axis of the wound up shutter being substantially horizontal, and a framework 3 for supporting the rotatable rollers and for use in lifting the shutter into its desired position in the building. The roller shutter can then be easily unrolled and connected to a drive shaft for operating the shutter. Preferably, the device 1 is mounted on a frame 7 which can be raised by a forklift truck via fork slots 13.
Patent GB-2396417-A (GB)
Title: Method for automatically adjusting measuring instrument and device using the same
Inventor: WAKABAYASHI TOMOHARU
IPC: G01D3/02
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An automatic adjusting device for self-noise such that the influence of the self-noise on the measurement value is reduced and the lower limit value of the measurement range is extended. A corrector is for the self-noise of when the output signal of a sensor (1) is amplified in accordance with the sensor sensitivity G and processed so as to be outputted as a measurement value. The corrector comprises a sensor sensitivity adjusting circuit (3) for so adjusting the amplification factor as to much the sensor sensitivity G, a self-noise value calculating circuit (4) for calculating the self-noise component F  Ò  N from the adjusted amplification factor, and a measurement value correcting circuit (6) for calculating the true measurement value F  Ò  S from the self-noise component F  Ò  N and the measurement value L containing the self-noise component F  Ò  N.
Patent GB-2390990-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a wheel end assembly with a machined rotor having reduced on-vehicle runout
Inventor: MAZUR MICHAEL J
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: The present invention is related to wheel ends and a method of making a wheel end to be installed on a vehicle for reduced runout of the vehicle. The method includes assembling a rotor and components with bearing surfaces to define an assembled module configured to be mounted to the vehicle and preloading the bearing surfaces of the assembled module. The method further includes mounting the assembled module on a holding fixture and rotating the assembled module on the holding fixture. The method further comprises machining a final cut on the rotor to a rotor width while rotating, after assembling and preloading the assembled module to define the wheel end of the vehicle. After machining, the wheel end remains assembled and preloaded when the assembled module is installed on the vehicle for reduced lateral runout.
Patent GB-2403947-A (GB)
Title: Water chlorinating system
Inventor: TSUR BEN DAVID
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2003-07-15
Abstract: A drinking water chlorinating system comprising a container 12 for solid chlorine-containing substance in tablets 14 with a water nozzle 22 therein connectable to water mains, a settling chamber 16 disposed under the container, a feed chamber 18 in fluid communication with an upper part of the settling chamber, the feed chamber having an outlet connectable to a chlorinated water pipe 39 via a high-pressure pump, the container having water-permeable bottom 24 and being configured so that water emanating from the water nozzle washes the tablets and drips onto water surface in the settling chamber. Preferably, the feed chamber is adjacent the settling chamber and is separated therefrom by a wall 20 allowing overflow of water from the settling chamber thereby providing for said fluid communication.
Patent GB-2395598-A (GB)
Title: Display device including a self-standing spacer
Inventor: KODERA YOSHIE
IPC: H01J1/62
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A flat panel display device incorporates at least one self-standing spacer 300 which is suitable for use within a large screen. The device comprises first and second substrates arranged opposite one another and separated by one or more spacers 300. Electron emitters are arranged in a matrix on the first substrate, and the second substrate includes a phosphor pattern which emits light when electrons from the electron emitters are incident, and a thin metal film for accelerating the electrons. The spacers include support members 301a, 302b which are coupled together to form rectangular or triangular spaces. The spacers may alternatively form L or T shapes. Also disclosed is a display device in which the first substrate also includes scanning electrodes and signal electrodes. Spacers are arranged on the scanning electrodes, and pairs of spacers are coupled together by support members to form a box.
Patent GB-2387312-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery setting
Inventor: ROBERTSON MARK
IPC: A44C15/00
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: The invention provides a setting for a precious stone comprising a support for a precious stone; contact means for establishing a contact between the support and a stone within the support; a detector for detecting a break in the contact; and an emitter for emitting a signal on detection of the break in the contact. The setting provides a means of alerting wearers of an item of jewellery that the precious stone is loose within its support.
Patent GB-2396219-A (GB)
Title: Estimating the position of a moveable device in a borehole
Inventor: BARROW HARRY
IPC: E21B47/04
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: A method is provided for estimating the position of a movable device in a borehole, comprising the steps of: providing a prior location probability distribution associated with a first position of the device in the borehole, providing a measurement of the distance appeared to be moved by the device and/or a measurement of a characteristic of the surroundings of the device, the or each measurement being associated with movement of the device to a subsequent position in the borehole, and calculating a posterior location probability distribution associated with the subsequent position, the posterior location probability distribution being conditional on the prior location probability distribution, and the or each measurement. This process may be carried out in an iterative manner.
Patent GB-2409638-A (GB)
Title: A toothpaste dispenser fitted to a replaceable brush head.
Inventor: THOROGOOD DOUGLAS PETER JOHN
IPC: A46B11/02
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a toothpaste tube 1 fitted to a toothbrush head 4. Toothpaste is moved from the tube by the actions of a thumb button 7. The button presses on a plate 6 which causes paste to move, under pressure, through a duct 5 which passes through the brush head, and eventually through apertures to the base of the bristles. The plate returns to its original posituion under the action of a return spring 9. Movement of the paste out of the tube, causes plate 2 to move into the tube equalising the pressure.
Patent GB-2410537-A (GB)
Title: Flow control device
Inventor: GEORGE JAMES
IPC: F16K1/22
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: The flow control device is for dispensing liquid to a predetermined level in a container. The device comprises a tubular body 10 having a closed upper end 11 and an open lower end 12. The device can be connected to the container by a hook 13 or could be an integral part of a tap. An inlet 14 is attached to or provided for attachment to a liquid feed pipe. The device also includes a flap valve 19 which is pivoted within the body below the inlet about an axis extending transversely to the body and which, in the absence of external forces, will adopt an open condition allowing liquid to flow through the body. A float 22 is provided for pivoting the flap valve towards the closed condition as the liquid level in the container rises.