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Patent GB-2362264-A (GB)
Title: Surface-metallisated plastic package where metallisation is performed by lifting off masked region
Inventor: FRICKE JOACHIM
IPC: H01L21/48
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A surface-metallised plastic package is fabricated using layers of plastic base material (11), and a discontinuous mask layer (12,14,16) deposited on the base material (11). An upper surface of the package (20) is metallised to create metallised areas on portions of the upper surface of the base material (11) not covered by the mask layer (12,14,16). The mask layer (12,14,16) is then removed e.g. by lift-off, such that the metallised areas (30) on the base material (11) constitute surface metallised areas of the plastic package. The plastic base material (11) and mask layer (12,14,16) may be fabricated by using a three-dimensional printing process. The plastic package may be used as a prototype package, or as a moulded interconnect device.
Patent GB-2366598-A (GB)
Title: Detecting leakage in the fuel rail of an i.c. engine
Inventor: SWEETLAND EMMA
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2000-09-07
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for detecting leakage in the fuel supply to the injectors of an engine 10 in which the individual injectors are connected to a fuel supply rail 20 to which fuel from a reservoir 14 is supplied under pressure by a fuel pump 12. The pressure within the fuel rail is monitored and it is determined when a parameter of a pressure surge in the fuel supply rail resulting from a rapid transition from high to low engine load fails to reach a reference value. The monitored parameter may be the maximum pressure during the surge, the duration of the surge or the time integral of the pressure during the surge. Surge monitoring may take place only when a transition from above a first value of engine load to below a second value occurs within a predetermined time. The reference value may be varied as a function of engine speed during the pressure surge. The invention make use of the unavoidable pressure surge following a step change in throttle demand.
Patent GB-2366893-A (GB)
Title: Handling acronyms
Inventor: HAWKINS PAUL
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: A word processor system or the like capable of displaying textual material, comprises an acronym facilitator tool which facilitates access to a 'dictionary' data store of acronyms and their meanings, the facilitator tool being arranged to provide for acronym identification in textual material displayed, so that a screen tip display is produced consequent upon such identification when the facilitator tool is in operation, the screen tip display comprising an acronym meaning derived from the 'dictionary' data store which corresponds to and which is displayed alongside an acronym thus identified.
Patent GB-2368435-A (GB)
Title: Prescription administration system
Inventor: CHADWICK DAVID WALTER
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2000-10-28
Abstract: In a prescription administration system, an electronic prescription is generated by a prescriber, the prescription including an electronic verification which identifies the prescriber, the prescription is transferred to a central database which may be accessed by a multiplicity of dispensers, a dispenser upon receiving instructions to dispense the prescription locates the prescription on the central database and retrieves the prescription, the dispenser dispenses the prescription and adds to the prescription details of the dispensing plus an electronic verification which identifies the dispenser.
Patent GB-2369166-A (GB)
Title: A reinforcement device for use in hot tapping of pipelines
Inventor: HINES JOHN
IPC: F16L41/06
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A reinforcement device 5 comprises a clamp which preloads a pipe and branch 2 prior to hot tapping, so that after cutting a coupon of material from the pipeline the stresses within the pipe remain acceptable. Preferably the branch is welded to the pipeline, and then the reinforcement device is placed over the pipe and branch and tightened to a predetermined level using bolts 8. The device may be used in subsea operations, where a pipeline is already operating new its stress limit, or where the diameter of the branch line is required to approach that of the pipeline.
Patent GB-2356413-A (GB)
Title: Metallic tied-portal or roof frame
Inventor: REID JOHN ROLLO
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2000-11-17
Abstract: A method of construction a metallic tied-portal (10) or roof frame has an upper structure (20) for supporting roofing material ans a lower connecting tie structure (32). The upper (20) and lower (32) structures are braced by upwardly diverging structural braces (36, 38, 40), adapted to transmit loads between the upper (20) and lower (32) structures. The braces (36, 38, 40) are designed so that in response to unsymmetrical loading of the roof frame an axial load is generated in at least one of the bracing members (36, 38, 40). The roof frame is arranged so that a portion of any loading of the structure is carried by a shear load in and bending of the upper supporting structure.
Patent GB-2362281-A (GB)
Title: Converting optical time division multiplexed signals to wavelength division multiplexed signals
Inventor: OTANI TOMOHIRO
IPC: H04B10/27
Filed: 2001-02-15
Abstract: In a multiplex conversion device formed by a probe light source, a wavelength converter, and a wavelength demultiplexer, the probe light source is formed by a plurality of sub-probe light sources configured to respectively generate the sub-probe lights with the prescribed different wavelengths for respective time-slots, a multiplexer configured to multiplex the sub-probe lights generated by the plurality of sub-probe light sources, and a phase different giving unit configured to give phase differences corresponding to time-slot positions to the sub-probe lights multiplexed by the multiplexer, and to sequentially output the sub-probe lights with the phase differences in correspondence to respective time-slots. In this way the input time division multiplex (TDM) signals are converted to wavelength division multiplex (WDM) signals and are then demultiplexed, and, in one embodiment, also re-routed.
Patent GB-2379346-A (GB)
Title: Microwave vehicle detector
Inventor: ANDERSON RICHARD
IPC: G01S7/35
Filed: 2001-03-31
Abstract: Miniature two part microwave vehicle detector system, encapsulated to improve operating life due to unpredictable handling and environmental conditions such as water, vapour, vibration or physical abuse. The detector may be used to control temporary traffic lights. It can incorporate a three-stage quadrature detector.
Patent GB-2360974-A (GB)
Title: Latex rubber products
Inventor: SPOUSE STANLEY ALAN
IPC: B29C65/10
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A cuff- (or collar) seal 4 for a dry diving suit of polyurethane-coated fabric, is manufactured by dipping a former 1 into a bath 2 of rubber latex containing polyurethane and a di-iso-octyl phthalate plasticiser. Following drying and stripping from the former 1, the cuff 4 is attached to a sleeve 5 of the suit in an overlapping joint, firstly by stitching 8 throughout the overlapping region 7 and then by bonding them together with polyurethane tape 9 wound over the join 6. Hot air to melt thermoplastic adhesive on the tape 9, is directed between the tape 9 and the join 6 as the tape 9 is wound over the join 6 and compressed onto it within the nip between rollers.
Patent GB-2377542-A (GB)
Title: Data storage arrays and means for transferring data storage media between said arrays
Inventor: DONKIN CHARLES WILLIAM
IPC: G11B15/68
Filed: 2001-05-12
Abstract: A data storage library comprising a plurality of library modules 13,15 for storing a plurality of data storage media (35) and writing to and reading from said media (35). At least two of the library modules 13,15 are housed in adjacent vertical arrays and transfer means (33) are provided for transferring the media (35) from one array to an adjacent array in a substantially horizontal direction whilst preserving the orientation of the media (35) relative to the respective arrays.
Patent GB-2376445-A (GB)
Title: Door opening and closing mechanism for a motor vehicle
Inventor: GEE DAVID HOWARD
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: The assembly includes a door 4 that moves from a closed position to an open position through an initial outward movement around supports (8 fig 2) on horizontal pivots 2 near the top of the door opening and then slides upwards towards the upper part of the vehicle body on the same supports. The door is counter balanced to bias its movement towards the open position by either a spring or hydraulic rods (12). The door is provided with locking mechanisms for when it is closed.
Patent GB-2376845-A (GB)
Title: Association of charging between communication systems
Inventor: LUNDSTROM JOHAN
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A method of enabling charging information generated within a GPRS access network 4 to be associated with charging information generated within an IP Multimedia Core Network Subsystem, IMSS, 7 the charging information relating to a multimedia call facilitated by the IMSS 7 and carried by the GPRS network 4 and/or a GPRS charging identity from the GPRS network 4 to the IMSS 7 is described. A received identifier is included in charging information messages generated by one or both of the GPRS network 4 and the IMSS 7. A method of reallocating charges from a subscriber to a service provider relating to the use of a packet switched access network is also described. The network carries IP data associated with a service provider. Use is made of an IP address and a service identifier in charging information messages sent to the gateway node of the access network. The node sends a charging identity to the service provider for inclusion in charging information messages generated by the service provider.
Patent GB-2380559-A (GB)
Title: Control & manufacture of one-off structural steel products
Inventor: BUCKLEY DANIEL
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: The invention is a computerised control method for the manufacture of one-off structural steel products in a structural steel plant which will have a number of workstations. The method comprises preparing from past operations a fabrications database which has records of the materials, machinery, labour and utilities input for each fabrication process carried out on a work piece at each station. This is stored as scheduling data in the fabrications database and subsequently when a product is accepted either for manufacture or simply accepted to estimate the likely input therefor, when it is required to manufacture a new product, in step 40, a product is accepted. In step 41, the product is then divided into a number of sub-assemblies and each sub-assembly is, in step 42, provided with a unique identifier. The various processes are identified and given process identifiers in step 43. Then, the sub-assembly is allocated a unique type classifier directly related to the nature of the sub-assembly. Then, the database is searched in step 45 by entering the process identifier and type classifiers into the database and the database is searched to match the type classifiers and process identifiers of the scheduling stored with that of the particular sub-assembly so that when there is a match of process identifier and type identifier, the data for that stored in the scheduling database is provided, in step 46, as scheduling data. The method provides a dynamic constantly changing system which will over time produce more and more accurate scheduling data.
Patent GB-2380829-A (GB)
Title: Organization of fast fourier transforms
Inventor: BRIGHT-THOMAS PAUL
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A method of performing a Fast Fourier Transform on a parallel programmable processor is disclosed. The Fast Fourier Transform is performed in a series of stages on a plurality of execution units. Different parts of each stage are performed concurrently in different execution units, an output of an execution unit in one stage being used as at least part of the input to that execution unit in a subsequent stage.
Patent GB-2381212-A (GB)
Title: A mathematical board game
Inventor: READ LEONA
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A board game in which each of the 144 spaces has a mathematical problem. Tokens are moved from space to space according to the role of a dice. Correct answers are rewarded by a 'Move Forward' card and incorrect answers are penalised by a 'Move Backwards' card. The winner is the first one to reach the '12 x 12' square and answer the question correctly. The answers to the questions are provided.
Patent GB-2382849-A (GB)
Title: Powered pump
Inventor: HUANG YING-CHE
IPC: F16H1/06
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A powered pump for inflating tyres comprises casing 1 housing cylinder 8 and reciprocating piston 7 which is driven from motor 3 via gear set 31, 32, 34 rotating axle 4 and crank 41 connected to piston rod 6. Spring 72 acts between crank and the cylinder for balancing crank forces on piston reciprocation. A clutch 5 comprising balls frictionally clamped by axial spring pressure 17 between final gear 34 and a disc 40 transmits rotation between the final gear and the crank axle. Spring bias and so clutch slip threshold may be adjusted by axially moving thrust bearing 16 acting on the spring by rotating knob 14 which acts on a threaded portion15 of the casing. When piston resistance corresponding to a given cylinder pressure reaches a value set by the clutch, the clutch slips and interrupts the drive to the piston. Allows pump to safely inflate inflatable toys.
Patent GB-2368202-A (GB)
Title: High density electrical interconnect system having enhanced grounding and cross-talk reduction capability
Inventor: GUGLIOTTI CARMINE
IPC: H01R12/50
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical interconnect system using multiple grounding methods to reduce or prevent spurious signals from interfering with high density contacts carrying high speed transmissions. A first connector includes an insulative pillar partially surrounded by a plurality of signal contacts. A central ground contact is at least partially located within the insulative pillar. A second connector includes a plurality of flexible signal contacts for mating with the signal contacts adjacent the insulative pillar. Additionally, flexible ground contacts in the first connector are in contact with an electrically conductive shield. The second connector also includes a central ground contact for receiving the central ground contact of the first connector. The ground contacts provide a first method of providing a ground path to reduce spurious signals from entering the signal path. The electrically conducting shield is located outside the signal contacts when the first and the second connectors are mated. The electrically conducting shield is a conductive path to ground. The electrically conductive shield has a plurality of openings through which the signal contacts and the insulative pillar extend when the first connector and the second connector are in a mated condition. The first connector includes a member which provides a ground path between the first connector and the electrically conducting shield. Advantageously, the electrical interconnect system can use multiple grounding methods which are particularly important in a high density electrical interconnect system where the contacts are closely spaced and susceptible to noise and other spurious signals.
Patent GB-2372828-A (GB)
Title: Power supply between a camera body and an interchangeable lens controller and memory
Inventor: UENAKA YUKIO
IPC: G03B7/26
Filed: 2002-02-19
Abstract: A camera system includes a photographing lens (200a) having a lens memory (221) and/or a lens controller (211a), and a camera body (100) including a body controller (111) which can communicate with the lens memory and/or the lens controller. A first power and a second power can be supplied to the photographing lens. The lens memory and the lens controller operate with the first power and the second power, respectively, when the photographing lens is mounted to the camera body. The body controller supplies the first power to the photographing lens to drive the lens memory to read data from the lens memory, and subsequently disables the lens memory and supplies the second power to the lens controller so that the body controller and the lens controller communicate with each other if the body controller determines, from the lens data, that the photographing lens includes the lens controller.
Patent GB-2380896-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting recorded voice data together with signal to control processing at receiver
Inventor: FUKUZATO ATUSHI
IPC: H04M1/65
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A transmitting side terminal records voice data and transmits the recorded voice data together with a control signal for controlling the operation of the receiving side terminal. The receiving side terminal stores and reproduces the voice data on the basis of the received control signal. The terminals are preferably mobile communication terminals. The receiving side terminal may store and play the voice data concurrently or may play the voice data when the storing process is complete. Since the reception and storage of the voice data may be completed more quickly than the voice data reproduction, it is possible to minimise connection time by disconnecting once reception and storage of the voice data is complete and reproducing the stored voice data. Re-transmission of the voice data may be performed if checks show incomplete transmission and voice data transmission may be stopped if call reception is rejected or if a communication zone is not covered. Compared to text messaging or remote voice message recording, the invention enables easier message input and editing, avoids connection during editing and passes the choice of leaving a message from the callee to the caller.
Patent GB-2381022-A (GB)
Title: Calculating directional drilling tool face offsets
Inventor: LARONDE MICHAEL L
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A method for determining the offset angle C between a directional sensor reference point RP for a tool face and an orientational reference point HS includes the use of an instrument housing having a magnetometer. The orientational reference point preferably relates to the high side of the bent sub. The magnetometer (21, fig 1) is used to measure the magnetic induction before and after a magnetic source is placed at an angular orientation relative to the orientational reference point. The magnetic induction readings obtained are used to determine the offset angle. The offset angle may be added to the sensor tool face angle to determine the bent sub tool face angle during directional drilling of a well.
Patent GB-2387517-A (GB)
Title: Modulation of a signal by a higher-frequency signal
Inventor: GUDGEON PETER CHARLES
IPC: H04L12/10
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A method of transmitting data over a single transmission path, where a first signal is modulated with a second signal, and where the second signal has a higher frequency content than the first signal. The embodiment is no-break power transfer in a generator control system for an avionics system where the first signal is a frequency reference or synchronisation signal and the second signal is a command signal.
Patent GB-2401516-A (GB)
Title: Peak-to-average power ratio reduction by subtracting shaped pulses from a baseband signal
Inventor: AKHTMAN YOSEF
IPC: H04L27/26
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A technique of reducing the Peak-to-Average Power Ratio (PAPR) of multi-carrier modulated signals, such as OFDM, in which peaks in the baseband signal that lie above a threshold amplitude are detected and used to generate a pulse sequence signal which, after shaping, is subtracted from the baseband signal to reduce its PAPR. In one embodiment the pulse sequence shaping is designed such that its pass-band is limited to the frequency-domain gap between the edge of the information carrying frequency bandwidth of the modulated baseband signal and the edge of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) spectral mask, which specifies the maximum tolerable out-of-band emission.
Patent GB-2386800-A (GB)
Title: Routing a message via at least one component in a distributed network of delivery points wherein said network is connected to the ss7 layer
Inventor: WOOD IAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-02-18
Abstract: A system and method for routing messages between an application and a mobile telecommunications network is disclosed. Messages are routed via at least one component in a distributed network of message delivery points wherein the distributed network is separate to the mobile telecommunications network and the separate distributed network is connected to the SS7 layer of the mobile telecommunications network at a plurality of points, for example at switches and/or message service centres of the mobile network. The message delivery points may be connected, for example, over an Internet Protocol (IP) network and the point at which the message is reintroduced to the mobile telecommunications network may be selected, for example, to minimise the distance the message travels over the mobile telecommunications network and hence reduce congestion on the network.
Patent GB-2397109-A (GB)
Title: A bottom valve apparatus of a hydraulic shock absorber
Inventor: MURATA TAKESHI
IPC: F16F9/348
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A bottom valve apparatus 40 of a hydraulic shock absorber 10 in which a flow passage 53 is formed in a bottom piece 51, a check valve 55 opening and closing the flow passage 53 is provided on one face side of the bottom piece 51, and a coil spring 56 urging the check valve 55 into the closed position. The coil spring 56 is fastened by a bolt 57 and a nut 58 which are provided in the bottom piece 51, a thread direction of the nut 58 or the bolt 57 is set to an opposite direction to a winding of the coil spring 56.
Patent GB-2389911-A (GB)
Title: Motion monitoring apparatus
Inventor: DUNLOP COLIN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2000-05-15
Abstract: A sensor arrangement is provided in the form of a pad which the patient lies on. The sensor arrangement provides a signal which can be monitored to observe the bodily motion, such as respiratory motion, of the patient. The signal is analysed to determine whether or not the patient is displaying signs of painfulness and a peripheral device, such as a pain relieving device is controlled accordingly.
Patent GB-2392289-A (GB)
Title: Generation and usage of workflows for processing data on a printer device
Inventor: TWEDE ROGER S
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: The generation and usage of workflows for processing data on a printing device includes receiving (302) a request to create a workflow for a printing device (120). One or more operations that may be included in the workflow are displayed (304), and user-selection of at least one of the one or more operations is received (306). The user-selected operations are added (308) to the workflow, and a user-selection of an order in which multiple ones of the user-selected operations are to be performed is received (306). When the creation of the workflow is completed, an indication of such is received and the workflow is saved (318). A system is also described in which a request to process data is received (342), the appropriate workflow identified, and the data processed (346) by performing the operations in the sequence in an order identified by the sequence.