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Patent GB-2377910-A (GB)
Title: Ink short protection system for low voltage differential signaling drivers of inkjet printheads
Inventor: REHMANN DAVID A
IPC: B41J2/045
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A system for ink short protection for signaling to inkjet printheads (44,46,Fig.2) includes a low-voltage differential signaling driver (LVDS) 74 having a first 78 and a second terminal 80, a low-voltage differential signaling receiver 76 having a first 82 and a second terminal 84, a first capacitor 86 in series between the first terminals 78, 82, a second capacitor 88 in series between the second terminals 80, 84, and circuitry 100,102,90 for reducing charge accumulation on the capacitors 86, 88. The system protects the LVDS drivers from damaging power supply currents in the event of ink shorts. A method for ink short protection (Figs.6,7,8) and a printing mechanism (20,Fig.1) having such an ink short protection system are also provided.
Patent GB-2382698-A (GB)
Title: Bone simulation analysis
Inventor: LANGTON CHRISTIAN MCDONALD
IPC: G06T17/20
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A method of analysing a bone model, the bone model including an array of finite elements, the method including the steps of: <SL> <LI>i. simulating the application of a load to a selected plurality of the elements and <LI>ii. limiting the selected elements so that each moves an equal distance when the load application is simulated. </SL>
Patent GB-2385733-A (GB)
Title: GPS receiver
Inventor: TODA HIROYUKI
IPC: G01S19/44
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A GPS receiver using the phase of the received signals continues to estimate integer ambiguity values when the number of positioning satellites or aerials used has changed, determines an integer ambiguity value by efficiently verifying the integer ambiguities in a short time, and calculates a baseline vector. The positioning device includes an integer ambiguity resolving section which determines integer ambiguities of single or double phase differences between multiple aerials and satellites using a Kalman filter and lambda notation. The Kalman filter is used to calculate estimated values of floating ambiguities and the lambda notation is used to calculate estimated values of the integer ambiguities based on the floating ambiguities. A candidate of a potentially true integer ambiguity that is considered most reliable is determined through various verification processes. When the number of positioning satellites has increased or decreased, or when a reference satellite has been switched, a floating ambiguity after the change in satellite information is estimated from a baseline vector or ambiguity estimated before the change.
Patent GB-2387954-A (GB)
Title: A magnetic vehicle number plate display
Inventor: WHITE COLIN THOMAS
IPC: G09F7/04
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: A number plate assembly comprises a mounting plate 4, a display plate 1 and a carrier plate 2. The mounting plate is mounted on either a vehicle 11 or a vehicle trailer 10, and has an outward projection 8 which engages the bottom edge of the display plate. The display plate having alphanumeric characters on one side, is attached to the mounting plate by magnets, which may either be in sheet form (5 figure 5a) or as a permanent magnet 3, the magnets may be mounted on either the mounting plate or the display plate. Alternatively the carrier plate may be mounted between the mounting plate and the display plate.
Patent GB-2398417-A (GB)
Title: Personal property alarm system
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A personal alarm device comprises a tag attached to the article being protected and a remote controller carried by the owner. The controller transmits short range coded infra red control signals, the range of which defines a personal security area. The tag includes an infra red receiver such that if the tag is located within the security area then it receives the control signals and keeps open a switch/relay to prevent an alarm from sounding. However, if the tag is moved outside of the security area, eg. by a thief such that the strength of the received signal falls below a predetermined threshold or the signal is lost, then the switch/relay closes and the tag sounds an audible alarm to draw attention to the perpetrator and to aid in the recovery of the stolen article. The remote controller may control a number of such security tags simultaneously. The invention addresses the loss or theft of personal property in crowded areas such as shops or railway stations where it is necessary for the actual item being protected to sound an alarm, thus identifying the perpetrator and leading to the immediate recovery of the stolen item.
Patent GB-2392877-A (GB)
Title: Printhead-assembly-to-support-structure z-axis datuming in a printing device
Inventor: HENDRICKS JEFFREY T
IPC: B41J25/304
Filed: 2003-07-08
Abstract: A printing device (10) is provided having a frame (12) which defines therein X, Y, and Z operative, orthogonal axes, plural-site, Z-axis datuming structure operatively interposed a printhead assembly (18) and a carriage (16) supporting that assembly (18) within the device, the Z-axis datuming structure, comprising first and second datuming sites (24, 26) spaced generally in an X-axis direction, and a third datuming site (28, 30) spaced from both the first and second sites (24, 26) in a Y-axis direction, and from at least one of the first and second sites (24, 26) in an X-axis direction. In a further embodiment the first and second sites (24, 26) provide a negative z-direction reaction force and the third datuming sites (28, 30) provide a positive z-direction reaction force against the printhead (18).
Patent GB-2404068-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone wake-up alarm for traveller approaching destination
Inventor: AYTON VINCENT
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A wake-up vibration alert device for use by a traveller using public transport, such as a bus or train. A mobile telephone is connected to a vibration device possibly worn on the finger of the wrist. A code is entered into the mobile telephone relating to the required destination station, and the alert is triggered by the mobile telephone when it receives a signal from the destination station.
Patent GB-2400243-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger having attached base
Inventor: WEI JOSE
IPC: H01R35/02
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A battery charger having an attached base comprises a battery charger main body 10 having a power plug 11 and a connected wire 124 of a predetermined length. A base 20 includes left and right housings 27, 28 provided with upper and lower guiding orifices such that the wire 124 enters the base 20 via the upper guiding orifice and an outer end of the wire 124 connected to a plug 121 extends out of the base 20 via the lower guiding orifice. The base is provided with a storage recess 22 at an inner surface thereof, and an inner surface of the main body may be rotated onto the inner surface of the base, with the power plug placed and concealed in the storage recess.
Patent GB-2404323-A (GB)
Title: Bird feeder with feed flow restriction
Inventor: ROBERTS BRYAN
IPC: A01K39/012
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A bird feeder 1 for providing particulate feed to birds, including a downwardly extending sleeve 2 for receiving the particulate feed 7 and having at least one aperture 3 through which the particulate feed 7 can be dispensed. A restriction means 5 is provided inside and extending across at least a part of the sleeve 2 and above the aperture 3 to restrict the flow of particulate feed 7 down the sleeve 2. The restriction means 5 makes the feed form a stable slope/inclined feed surface 7a beneath the restriction means 5 which terminates at the aperture edge. The flow of feed within the sleeve 2 may be controlled by varying the dimensions, shape and position of the restriction means 5 and the dimensions of the aperture 3. The lower end of the sleeve is closed by a movable closing member 6.
Patent GB-2405178-A (GB)
Title: Engine fuel economy system with cylinder deactivation
Inventor: WILSON GORDON JOSEPH SNADDEN
IPC: F01L9/10
Filed: 2003-08-16
Abstract: A method of operating an internal combustion engine involves reducing the activation of a number of fuel consuming cylinders to only those which are actually required in practice. Pressure relief valves 4 in the cylinder head 2 are added to one or more cylinders so that during operation in deactivated mode, compressed air from these cylinders is allowed to escape via the pressure relief valves 4, while the inlet and exhaust valves remain closed and fuel supply to these cylinders is suspended. This compressed air may then be used to provide supercharging to the remaining active cylinders. Activation of the pressure relief valves 4 is controlled by an electronic control unit 7.
Patent GB-2397728-A (GB)
Title: A cordless telephone that can intelligently detect the handset being out of range and return the telephone line to an idle state
Inventor: CHAN CHI FAI
IPC: H04W84/16
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A system and method for invoking one or more features of a wireless device when a signal strength of a channel approaches or drops below an RSSI threshold of the channel is disclosed. An embodiment of the invention includes the steps of (1) obtaining the RSSI threshold for the channel; (2) monitoring the signal strength during an operation mode of the wireless device; and (3) invoking the feature when the signal strength approaches a predetermined limit of the RSSI threshold. In an implementation on a cordless telephone, the feature can include playing a warning, switching to a different channel, or returning a telephone line to an idle state.
Patent GB-2393453-A (GB)
Title: A method of depositing a dielectric film
Inventor: CUNNANE LIAM JOSEPH
IPC: H01L21/316
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of depositing a dielectric film on a substrate surface having metal lines thereon with at least some spacings between 4m and 20m including reacting at least one silane containing gas and at least one of oxygen or an oxygen containing gas in a chamber to form a film on the surface of the substrate within the chamber wherein the chamber pressure is below 850mT and wherein spaces between the metal lines are at least substantially filled by the film.
Patent GB-2410431-A (GB)
Title: Rotatable support for a shower seat
Inventor: CHATER GEOFFREY HAROLD
IPC: A47K3/28
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: The rotatable support comprises: a mounting (6) located within a shower unit and a pivot arm assembly (10) one end of which is removably mounted on a pivot pin (8) so as to be rotatable relative to the mounting (6) about a first vertical axis (A1) within the shower unit and the other end having a pivot pin (18) for receiving a seat (1) such that the seat (1) is rotatable relative to the pivot arm (10) about a second vertical axis (A2). The pivot arm assembly (10) can be rotated about the first vertical axis (A1) between a first position in which the seat (1) is adjacent an open side of the shower unit to enable a person outside the shower unit to sit on the seat (1) and a second position in which the seat (1) is within the shower unit to move person thereon into the shower unit and the seat (1) being rotatable about the second vertical axis (A2) so it can be positioned in a desired orientation in both the first and second position and at positions therebetween.
Patent GB-2401229-A (GB)
Title: Multistage vehicle security system
Inventor: PERTTUNEN KARL V
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2004-03-01
Abstract: A multistage vehicle security system incorporates a transponder, a passive entry system and a biometric system to activate different sets of operational features of the vehicle. A controller 22 in the vehicle activates low level operational features of the vehicle (e.g. comfort features) if a first signal sent from a user-held transponder 12 and received by a vehicle transceiver 14 is associated with an authorised transponder. When the presence of the user is detected e.g. by an entry sensor 16, the transceiver sends a signal to the transponder which responds with a second signal. The controller activates mid level operational features (eg. unlocks doors) if the transponder is authorised. Once the user is inside the vehicle, a biometric sensor 18 detects a biometric characteristic of the user. The user obtains access to high level operational features of the vehicle (e.g. ignition) if the biometric characteristic matches that of an authorised user. Only two of the three security stages may be employed.
Patent GB-2396126-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal casting equipment
Inventor: SATO HIDESHI
IPC: B22D13/02
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A centrifugal casting equipment, comprising a work extraction mechanism (24), a cleaning mechanism (26), and a facing coating mechanism (28) disposed parallel with each other on one side of a centrifugal casting metal mold (22), a unit drive mechanism (30) for integrally moving the work extraction mechanism (24), cleaning mechanism (26), and facing coating mechanism (28) in the direction of arrow (B) crossing the direction of arrow (A), and a molten metal filling mechanism (32) disposed on the other side of the centrifugal casting metal mold (22).
Patent GB-2415281-A (GB)
Title: Display board with windows for displaying information.
Inventor: GRAY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2004-06-15
Abstract: A display board particularly for use inside vehicle windows comprises a substantially planar body (11) having a plurality of window (18) therein arranged in a predetermined array with at least one respective pocket (19, 21) located behind the window for holding an information sheet (26) . The sheet (26) has indicia (28) thereon located in pre-determined position for display through select windows of said plurality.
Patent GB-2415485-A (GB)
Title: Locking steering column position by engaging contradictory gears with a rack
Inventor: CHOWDHURY DIPESH
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the position of a vehicle steering column has a toothed rack 10,40 engaging with a location gear 12,42, and a locking gear 16,46 engaging the location gear 12,42 that can also be engaged (by rotation of a shaft along axis 14) with the rack 10,40 to lock the location gear 12,42 to the rack 10,40. A link (17, fig 5) supports gears 12,16 for rotation during adjustment, and pivots about axis 14 for locking. Attempting to move the mechanism while locked causes the gears 12,16 to try to move in opposite senses but movement is locked by the engagement of contradictory gears. The shaft may have a square cross-section which cooperates with a square aperture 30 in link 17. Axle 19 of gear 16 is urged towards gear 12 by a spring 17b, but may move slightly in a slot 17a to ensure meshing of gear 16 in rack 10. Lugs 402 on the racks engage holes 202 to lock the rack in relation to a guide slot. A clamp (e.g. of the cam-type) may prevent play or rattle. Similar mechanisms lock the reach and rake positions, and both mechanisms may be operable in unison by a single shaft.
Patent GB-2422561-A (GB)
Title: Improved baffle plate
Inventor: HADFIELD CLIVE
IPC: B01D47/02
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: The present invention provides a baffle plate 10 for gas/liquid or vapour/liquid mass transfer apparatus, the baffle plate 10 comprising a substantially planar body 16 having an upper surface and a lower surface, the body 16 having a projection extending from the lower surface between respective sides thereof. The apparatus is particularly useful for scrubbing process to remove contaminants from a gas stream.
Patent GB-2411559-A (GB)
Title: Change of focus from step type in one window to mouse type cursor in second window
Inventor: ISHIGURO MIKINE
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: A method of changing from a block type cursor 140 in a main window 110 to a free cursor 15 in a sub-window 12 is disclosed. The focus of the display may be changed by use of an arrow key (71a, fig. 7) on a remote control to jump between blocks of text 130, 160 or a sub-window 120. Conventionally selection of one of these items is made by pressing a further key (71b, fig. 7) on the remote control. Switchover in this instance is achieved by selecting the sub-window for a fixed period of time when the cursor changes to a mouse type pointer, and obviates the need to press further buttons. Switching back to the main window may be accomplished by pressing the arrow key in an outward direction when the cursor is in a border region, pressing the arrow key for a fixed period or lapse of a fixed interval.
Patent GB-2425569-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic door retainer
Inventor: RAWDEN MARK BATT
IPC: E05C17/56
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: A door retaining system 1 comprises a movable attractive element 11 mounted in a recess in the bottom surface 13 of a door 2, and a fixed attractive element 7 in the form of a plate fixed to the floor beneath the path of the door. The movable attractive element 11 is in the form of an electromagnet attached to a power supply. The fixed attractive element 7 is formed from a material which may be magnetized in use when it comes into proximity with the electromagnet. In use, the electromagnet 11 is connected to a power supply, and the opposed attractive surfaces 3, 5 defined by the attractive elements 7, 11 brought into face-to-face relation with one another by movement of the door to a selected open position. The electromagnet 11 magnetizes the fixed retaining plate 7 and the electromagnetic attraction generated between the opposed attractive elements 3, 5 retains the door in an open position. The door may be moved into and out of the retained position by moving it to a more open or closed position manually, with the opposed attractive surfaces sliding over one another to allow movement of the door in either direction.
Patent GB-2427273-A (GB)
Title: Fluid level sensor using Rayleigh-Lamb waves
Inventor: THOMAS ALAN DOUGLAS
IPC: G01F23/296
Filed: 2005-06-14
Abstract: A sensor for measuring fluid level comprises an elongate sensing member 10 capable of propagating Rayleigh-Lamb waves, a transmitter 12 (eg piezoelectric, magnetostrictive or electromagnetic transducer) acoustically coupled to the sensing member 10 for generating Rayleigh-Lamb waves and a receiver 14 acoustically coupled to the sensing member 10 for receiving Rayleigh-Lamb waves. The sensing member extends into the fluid in a tank 2 (eg vehicle fuel tank) and is at least partially immersed in the fluid. The fluid in contact with the sensing member absorbs some of the transmitted acoustic energy. The amount of energy absorbed depends of the depth of immersion. The attenuation of the transmitted energy detected by the receiver thus indicates the depth of the fluid. The sensing member may be curved in shape so as to be suitable for tanks with complex shapes (figure 4).
Patent GB-2428531-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker mounting and enclosure arrangements
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A loudspeaker mounting and enclosure arrangement wherein first <B>71</B> and second <B>72</B> microspeakers are mounted in a common casing <B>73</B>; each microspeaker having a first sound emissive surface disposed to deliver sound outwardly from the casing and a second sound emissive surface disposed to deliver sound inwardly of the casing; the arrangement comprising a respective enclosed cavity <B>74</B>, <B>75</B> associated with each said second sound-emissive surface; and wherein acoustic emission apertures <B>77</B>, <B>78</B> through which the sound emerges from the casing are disposed with a minimum separation distance <B>B</B> of at least 25mm. The cavities may share a common rigid, partition or they may be formed entirely separately without any common walls or borders. The arrangement may be incorporated in personal electronic devices such as cellular phone handsets or personal stereo players, thus enabling stereophonic, expanded stereo and/or 3d audio sound.
Patent GB-2432305-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting treatment table
Inventor: VIRDEE INDERPAL
IPC: A61G7/005
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: A treatment table comprises a pivot which allows it to be manually moved from a vertical position (Fig. 1) to a horizontal position (Fig. 2) and vice-versa, thus allowing a patient to be moved between a standing position and a lying down position respectively. The pivot may be adjusted to stop free movement in order to secure the table in either the horizontal or the vertical position. Grab handles and a step are provided to support the patient, and a belt may be provided for extra security. The table may comprise breathing and feet holes, and head and leg raising hinges.
Patent GB-2433923-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft with safety inflatable floats
Inventor: ANTONIADES ANTONIOS N
IPC: B64D25/00
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: An aircraft comprises a number of inflatable Aerobelts (floats) 1 attached thereto by circular straps 6. There may be four Aerobelts 1 provided and they may have an interior layer of PVC and an exterior layer of a smooth rubberised material. The aerobelts may be split into compartments, at least one compartment 3, 5 containing an air blower to facilitate inflation. The compartment walls may also be made of PVC and may contain one-way valves. The Aerobelts are intended to allow easier and safer landing of the aircraft during difficult weather conditions such as rain or snow, or in an unscheduled landing on the sea or in a filed.
Patent GB-2424605-A (GB)
Title: Multi-cyclone apparatus for a vacuum cleaner
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2006-01-30
Abstract: A multi-cyclonic apparatus 1 for a vacuum cleaner having a high dust-collection efficiency has a primary cyclone 10 for separating large dust particles from air drawn in via an air inlet 12. A guide vane 13 is provided under the air inlet 12 in the primary cyclone 10 to increase the speed of air drawn into the primary cyclone. A primary dust receptacle 20 is provided for collecting dust particles separated by the primary cyclone 10. A plurality of secondary cyclones 40 fluidly communicate with the primary cyclone 10 to separate fine dust particles from drawn-in air, and a secondary dust receptacle 50 is provided for collecting dust particles separated by the secondary cyclones. Other elements include upper space 18, vane inclined wings 14, cyclone housing 11, skirt 17, air discharge pipe 21, grille 16 with slits 16a, cavity 34, counter-flows prevention plates 23 and secondary dust receptacle 50.
Patent GB-2435227-A (GB)
Title: Screen
Inventor: MACKENZIE BRIAN
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A screen 10 for materials such as aggregates defines a plurality of apertures (12, fig. 3b) and is formed from a first, relatively soft layer 14 and a second, relatively hard layer 16. In a preferred embodiment the second, hard layer has larger apertures than the first, soft layer. In use the first, relatively soft layer forms the upper material contacting surface.
Patent GB-2424258-A (GB)
Title: Camshaft to phaser coupling
Inventor: LANCEFIELD TIMOTHY MARK
IPC: F01L1/344
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An engine is described having a camshaft 10 formed of an inner shaft 12 and an outer tube 14 both of which rotate with respective groups of cams 18 and 16. A drive train driving both the inner shaft 12 and the outer tube from the engine crankshaft includes a phaser 30 for enabling the phase of at least one of the groups of cams 16 and 18 to be varied dynamically relative to the phase of the crankshaft. The phaser is secured to the front end of the outer tube 14 and the inner shaft 12 of the camshaft 10 is connected to the front side 36 of the phaser 30 by way of a driving member 46 that overlies the component 40 securing the phaser to the outer tube 14 of the camshaft 10.