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Patent GB-2409752-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre layout for decorative object
Inventor: SHEN I-TSUNG
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: An optical fibre layout for a light decorative object is to be used to illuminate simulated accumulated snow/ ice on a decorative object. The decorative object may comprise a house (1) having a separate roof (11). An optical fibre strip, formed by a plurality of optical fibre threads (31), may be clamped between the roof (11) and the top of the house (1). The optical fibres (31) are then angled downwards so that they resemble icicles (120) hanging from the roof (11). Light shining through the optical fibres (31) gives the appearance of the icicles (120) glittering. The colour of the light source may be varied. The light source may also serves as a heating element for vaporising aromatic oils which may be released through the house's chimney. The decorative object may also take the form a Christmas tree, in which optical fibres simulating icicles hang from the tree's branches. The optical fibre layout may also be applied to other decorative objects, such as Christmas hats, and Christmas shoes.
Patent GB-2410847-A (GB)
Title: Control of motor winding energisation according to rotor angle
Inventor: CLOTHIER ANDREW CHARLTON
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: An electrical machine, such as a switched reluctance motor 7, has a rotor and at least one electrically energisable phase winding. A control map is derived during production, comprising a predetermined advance angle profile representing energisation of the phase winding with respect to angular position of the rotor over a range of rotor speeds. This is stored in memory in a controller 9, together with an angle correction factor to be applied to a predetermined portion of the advance angle profile. The angle correction factor compensates for the difference between a desired input power and the measured input power. The correction factor may be transmitted to the controller by means of radio frequency signals.
Patent GB-2402650-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard arrangement
Inventor: GRIFFIN JASON
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A keyboard (14) comprising a plurality of multi-functional keys that may be used to enter alphabetic characters, numbers, touch tones, symbols and/or functions. The keyboard (14) may be used for text entry and telephony entry on mobile communication devices (10). The keyboard (14) has an array of alphabetic characters (44) and an overlaid numeric array of numbers (42). The keyboard (14) provides a first user interface that includes alphabetic characters (44) comprising a standard alphabetic format such as QWERTY, QWERTZ, AZERTY or DVORAK, for text entry, and a second user interface that includes numeric characters (42) for telephony entry.
Patent GB-2399893-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic connector with alignment pin with flanged end
Inventor: MCCOLLOCH LAURENCE RAY
IPC: G02B6/42
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A fiber optic connector comprises a support surface (52, Fig 3) and at least one alignment pin (27, 28). The support surface has at least one optical communication port. Each alignment pin has an elongated distal end and a flanged proximal end with a bottom surface that is fixedly attached to the support surface. At least a pair of these pins 150, 151 may be coupled together with a resilient member 157. Flanged ends 152, 153 are shown. The fibre optic transceiver 10 shown has an array of lasers 12, an array of optical detector 14, arrays of lenses 25, 26 and arrays of optic fibres 31, 32.
Patent GB-2400132-A (GB)
Title: Wireless face support control system
Inventor: WESSELMANN JOHANNES
IPC: E21D23/12
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: A face support control system for a self advancing face support in underground mining has a conveyor (1), a mining machine (2) and a number of support shields (3), each of which is associated with a control device (4) for controlling the function of the support shields (3). A communication device for interconnection of the control devices includes a face sided radio transmission device (8) and a second face master control sided radio transmission device (9), wherein the radio transmission devices (8, 9) each have a receiver and transmitter modules which are used to carry out wireless and cable free bi-directional data transmission (11) in the end region of the face.
Patent GB-2415899-A (GB)
Title: Extruded profile device for joining edges adjacent floor coverings
Inventor: HOWES ANDREW
IPC: E04F19/06
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: An extruded profile device 1 utilises two rebates 2 to engage and secure the edges of adjacent floor coverings. The profile, which may be cut to any appropriate length, is held in position by a series of fixings secured through a series of drilled holes 3. A rebated channel 4 in (what is, in use) the upper surface is used to locate an insert which may be of the same material as the adjoining floor coverings. The profile may be made of aluminium, plastics or steel.
Patent GB-2413962-A (GB)
Title: Sleep inducing and/or comforting device for infants
Inventor: GLATT JULIAN CHARLES
IPC: A61M21/02
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A device for comforting and/or inducing sleep in an infant comprising a hollow body 1 disposable at least partially beneath an infants body or beneath or within a mattress or other body upon which an infant is laid, said hollow body 1 containing a liquid and having a moveable wall portion 3 permitting the body 1 to change in volume in response to a change in the pressure of the liquid within the hollow body, said hollow body 1 being in fluid communication with a signal generator 6 by means of an elongate tube 5 whereby the signal generator 6 can be placed at location remote from the hollow body 1, said signal generator 6, in use, producing pressure pulses in the liquid contained within said hollow body 1 of a predetermined pattern of varied frequency and magnitude, said pressure pulses causing vibrational movement of the moveable wall portion 3 of the hollow body 1 of a frequency and magnitude simulating the motion experienced by an infant when travelling in a buggy or other vehicle respectively.
Patent GB-2414489-A (GB)
Title: Cladding panel
Inventor: WETTON EDWIN VINCENT
IPC: E04C2/30
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A cladding panel assembly comprises a framework of elongate framework pieces <B>4</B>, primary support means <B>5</B> comprising spaced apart elongate members affixed to a face of the framework and secondary support means <B>6</B> comprising an array of cladding element <B>7</B> retaining members affixed to the primary support means <B>5</B>. At least two of the framework pieces <B>4</B> are of hollow section. Insulating material may be provided between surfaces of the panel. The framework pieces <B>4</B> may be metal and may have provision in their hollow portions for electrical wiring and water pipes. The primary support means <B>5</B> may comprise carrier rails of hollow section disposed generally vertically in relation to the framework. The secondary support means <B>6</B> may comprise hollow channel section elongate members arranged in a stacked array. A method of assembling such an assembly, of cladding a building structure using such an assembly and a building structure including such an assembly are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2404182-A (GB)
Title: Delivery nozzle with flow control valves
Inventor: FEENEY AIDEN
IPC: B67D7/32
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A secondary valve (80) is fitted, as a self-contained insert, within a discharge nozzle spout (25) of a flow delivery controller, such as a garage forecourt fuel gun dispenser (20), and is operative in conjunction with a primary regulator and control valve (28) to inhibit spillage, by temporary containment of discharge residue within the spout between successive discharge cycles; the configuration allowing retro-fit adaptation of existing nozzles.
Patent GB-2397949-A (GB)
Title: Shielding device,circuit assembly and method of manufacture
Inventor: BAYAR ESEN
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: A shielding device (102) is provided for a circuit board that has components thereon which operate at 10 GHz or above. The shielding device (102) has a face with a plurality of component recesses (104-109) therein each for receiving a portion of at least one component. At least some of the shielding device (102) is formed of a material that is absorptive of electromagnetic radiation having a frequency of about 10 GHz or above. The electrical properties of the material and the dimensions of the component recesses (104-109) are arranged such that, when the shielding device (102)is used in conjunction with a circuit board, the shielding device (102) suppresses undesired propagation of electromagnetic radiation between components of the circuit board.
Patent GB-2419699-A (GB)
Title: Configuring supercomputer for reliable operation
Inventor: TOFTS CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A method of configuring a supercomputer having a plurality of computing elements, each having means providing an irreducible core computing capability to store and retrieve data, is disclosed, which method comprises the steps of: defining an operating time interval; establishing an desired probability of successful operation over the operating time interval; having regard to the total number of computing elements, configuring each computing element so that, over the operating time interval, the probability of successful operation of the irreducible core capability of each computing elements is greater than, or equal to, the desired probability of successful operation over the operating time interval.
Patent GB-2406435-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a field-emissive electron source device
Inventor: ITO TAKEO
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flat panel display apparatus (15, fig 1) comprising a front (12) and rear (10) substrate, an electrode 40 and phosphor layers 42 provided on an inner surface of the front substrate; and an electron source device (18, fig 2) provided therebetween. The method comprises subjecting a metal, preferably aluminium, substrate to electrolytic oxidisation, thereby forming an oxide substrate 20 with a plurality of small through-holes (24); forming a reference electrode 22 on the rear of the oxide substrate; burying an electron emitting material 30 in said through-holes; and forming a gate electrode 26 on the front surface of the oxide substrate, said gate electrode being insulated from the electron emitting material. The electron emitting material 30 buried in the through-holes may be an organic substance which is then baked and carbonized, or a carbon material itself. Alternatively it may comprise a metal deposited by means of vapour deposition.
Patent GB-2420957-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for attracting and killing flying insects
Inventor: ALLINGHAM EDWIN
IPC: A01M1/22
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: An apparatus (1) for attracting and killing flying insects comprises a housing (10) and first and second guard elements (30, 40) to define an enclosure adapted to secure an electrical circuit board powered via mains terminals (12). The apparatus is so sized and shaped to be self-supporting when plugged into a standard mains socket. A plurality of UV LEDs are mounted on a PCB within the housing (10) to attract flying insects through apertures (44) in the second guard element (40) towards a high voltage grid mounted within the housing. The first guard element (30) comprises a coloured translucent material to enhance the attractant effect for insects and the aesthetic effect for users. A removable debris collector (50) is provided to facilitate cleaning and removal of dead insects from within the housing.
Patent GB-2411737-A (GB)
Title: Binoculars
Inventor: NEMOTO SATORU
IPC: G02B25/00
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: Binoculars (1) have a pair of displaceable optical elements (21L, 21R), which are at least parts of objective optical systems, respectively, a focusing mechanism (5) used to move the displaceable optical elements for focusing, and a pair of guide rails (31L, 31R) that guide the displaceable optical elements, respectively, when they are moved. The pair of guide rails have inclined portions which incline with respect to the optical axes of the objective optical systems, respectively. A pair of engagement portions are formed on a pair of frames of the displaceable optical elements, respectively. The engagement portions are engaged with the guide rails, respectively. When the displaceable optical elements are moved for focusing with the pair of engagement portions being engaged with the inclined portions of the pair of guide rails, respectively, a distance between the optical axes of the pair of displaceable optical elements changes, thereby a convergence value being compensated.
Patent GB-2408781-A (GB)
Title: Micro-fabricated electrokinetic pump
Inventor: CORBIN DAVID
IPC: F04B19/00
Filed: 2003-09-23
Abstract: An electrokinetic pump for pumping a liquid includes a pumping body having a plurality of narrow, short and straight pore apertures for channeling the liquid through the body. A pair of electrodes for applying a voltage differential are formed on opposing surfaces of the pumping body at opposite ends of the pore apertures. The pumping body is formed on a support structure to maintain a mechanical integrity of the pumping body. The pump can be fabricated using conventional semiconductor processing steps. The pores are preferably formed using plasma etching. The structure is oxidized to insulate the structure and also narrow the pores. A support structure is formed by etching a substrate and removing an interface oxide layer. Electrodes are formed to apply a voltage potential across the pumping body. Another method of fabricating an electrokinetic pump includes providing etch stop alignment marks so that the etch step self-terminates.
Patent GB-2410183-A (GB)
Title: Wall water panel
Inventor: LEE YEONG-CHUN
IPC: E03C1/02
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a water field box 1 including a case (2) having a flexible hose (9) for connecting a soft duct (34) and a water field (33) inside, and a plate (12) for opening/closing the case (2); wherein the flexible hose (9) is coupled to the soft duct (34) protected by a flexible bellow pipe (8) through a socket (6) having different diameters at one end and also coupled to the water field (33) at the other end thereof, the opening/closing plate (12) has a frictional protrusion (19) and a repair hole (13), and a flange member (14) around outline of the hole to be opened/closed by an opening plate (21), the socket (22) having different diameters is for inserting and fitting a connection pipe (29) of the water field (33) and coupled to the opening plate (21) through a socket inserting port (23) and a threshold (24), both being formed on a part of the opening plate (21), and, at the same time, coupled and integrated with the flexible hose (9). The water field box (1) according to the present invention has advantages that the water field box can be easily assembled and disassembled, more particularly, the inner condition of the water field box (1) can be directly monitored during the work by putting the hand of the worker into the repair hole (13) when it requires identification of the inner condition or repair of the water field box and, in addition to, to achieve a clean and better appearance of the water field box by covering the opening plate (21).
Patent GB-2417120-A (GB)
Title: Universal card reader apparatus and method
Inventor: BECK DAVID
IPC: G07F7/08
Filed: 2005-07-26
Abstract: A multiple card reading apparatus for reading at least two different types of information cards that may be used in a handheld point of sale device with printing capability. The multiple card reading apparatus has a housing containing at least two card reading devices and defining slots that receive the cards and position them for reading by the card reading devices. In one aspect, the slots overlap facilitating a compact arrangement of the card reading apparatus. Preferably, the common portions of the slots are an entrance portion so that only a single slot marks the outside of the housing. For instance, the slots may originate in the same position but diverge at different angles from each other. In this manner, different types of cards can be inserted through the same opening portion but at different angles to reach different card reading devices capable of reading its respective type of card.
Patent GB-2413899-A (GB)
Title: Solenoid stator assembly having a reinforcement structure
Inventor: NUSSIO RANDY
IPC: F02M59/36
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: A solenoid stator assembly (62) and manufacturing method for an electromechanically actuated fuel injector. The solenoid stator assembly (62) comprises a permeable stator core (64) and a stator coil (70). A housing (65) formed of an electrically insulating material is located about the stator core and stator coil such that a distal end of the stator core is oriented proximate to an armature (22) of the fuel injector. A pair of terminals (88, 90) extends into the housing to a pair of leads (70) for the stator coil to energize the stator coil and generate a magnetic field for actuating the fuel injector armature. A reinforcement structure (96) is disposed generally about the stator core within the housing to improve the robustness of the stator assembly.
Patent GB-2418022-A (GB)
Title: Automatic calibration method for an engine misfire detection system
Inventor: WU ZHIJIAN JAMES
IPC: G01M15/11
Filed: 2005-08-31
Abstract: A calibration method that systematically calibrates an engine misfire detection system for an internal combustion engine 12 by collecting a plurality of groups of sample data points, where each data group represents a cylinder 14 firing event. A plurality of compensation parameters is then generated from the data and applied iteratively to the data points to optimise the detection of misfire occurrences. Compensation parameters that produce a high accuracy of misfire detection are selected and can be exported from the calibration system to transport to an engine controller (50) in an internal combustion engine 12. Compensation of parameters such as edge-to-edge error in engine speed data, engine noise, misfire signal magnitude and filtering zone boundary coefficients enhance signal quality and further enhance misfire detection. Optionally, misfire events can be induced during the collection of the groups of sample data points.
Patent GB-2415621-A (GB)
Title: Portable massage chair
Inventor: LLOYD JOHN THOMAS
IPC: A61G15/00
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A portable massage chair uses a multi-disk friction clamp to permit adjustment of a chest support member. The chair may be collapsed or set up for use by alternately connecting and disconnecting a rigid triangular support structure formed by a seat support frame portion, a chest support frame portion, and a knee support frame portion.
Patent GB-2433066-A (GB)
Title: ISO container accessory
Inventor: WALSH PHILIP MICHAEL
IPC: B65D90/12
Filed: 2005-12-06
Abstract: An accessory for attachment to a corner socket (20) of an ISO container has a planar base portion (10) whose upper surface engages the undersurface of a corner socket (20) of an ISO container and a lower surface upon which the device rests. The base portion may be secured to the corner socket (20) by means of an enlarged head portion (24) which passes through the aperture (18) in the base of the corner unit or by means of two enlarged heads (58, 60) which pass through the apertures in the exposed upstanding side walls of the corner unit (20). When an ISO container fitted with the safety devices is lowered onto a planar surface (e.g. an oil production platform) the likelihood of metal-to-metal contact, and therefore of damage, is reduced. The accessory may also be made from anti-spark material, in which case spark formation is also greatly reduced. The accessory may be made of resiliently deformable insulating material, such as a polyurethane elastomer.
Patent GB-2421846-A (GB)
Title: Incandescent light bulb with blue light-emitting phosphor coating
Inventor: MISHRA KAILASH C
IPC: C09K11/77
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: An incandescent light bulb 10 includes a filament 16 that emits an ultraviolet or violet light that excites a blue-emitting phosphor coating 14 on the interior surface of the bulb. The phosphor coating emits a wavelength of 420-490nm, equivalent to the blue range of the light spectrum. Preferably, the peak wavelength is 450nm. The phosphor may be europium-activated barium magnesium aluminate, also known as BAM with the formula BaMgAl10O17:Eu. The coating may optionally include a blue pigment such as cobalt aluminate or CoAl2O4.
Patent GB-2434491-A (GB)
Title: Power control device for integrated circuit
Inventor: BURDETT ALISON
IPC: G11C5/14
Filed: 2006-03-06
Abstract: A power control device 40 for an integrated circuit 31 comprises a first input 41, for receiving a power down signal and a second input 42 for receiving a power up signal. The device is adapted to power up at least part of the integrated circuit if a power up signal is received at the second input when the respective part of the integrated circuit is in a powered down state, and to maintain the respective part of the integrated circuit in a powered up state regardless of any further signals received at the second input. The second input may also be connected to a component, e.g. power down register 36, of the integrated circuit such that a signal may be sent to the component via the second input when the integrated circuit is in the powered up state. In a further embodiment the integrated circuit includes digital circuitry with a serial interface, and comprises an input for receiving a power-up signal and a second input for receiving a power-down signal, where the power-down signal is sent to the first input via the serial interface and the power-up signal is sent to the second input via an external control line. Yet another embodiment relates to a power-down circuit for powering down analogue circuitry in an integrated circuit also having switching means to ensure that the analogue circuitry remains in a powered-down state.
Patent GB-2435813-A (GB)
Title: Hanging basket bracket with light
Inventor: CAMERON STEPHEN
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: The hanging bracket 1 which has two holes for fixing to the wall 4. The support bracket 2 is fixed to bracket 1. Bracket 1 also has the hanging hook 3 for the basket. The rotating bracket 5 is fixed to bracket 1 by two self-tapping screws. To which the light 6 is fitted. The light can be powered by solar energy or from a low voltage source. The light, which may be rotatable (see figure 3), is intended for illuminating the hanging basket and possibly a garden path.
Patent GB-2435920-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus with secondary outlet
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: A vent-free heating apparatus 10 has a primary outlet 70 for exhausting gas from the heater. In addition, secondary outlet means 74, 76 are provided in the housing to provide an alternative route for exhausted gas if the primary outlet becomes blocked. A sensor 80, for example a temperature sensor, is also preferably provided to sense when combustion products are being exhausted through the secondary outlet means, and provides a shut-off signal when it is judged that the flow of combustion products through the secondary outlet means is excessive.