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Patent GB-2381400-A (GB)
Title: Integrated radar and active transponder collision avoidance system
Inventor: STOPCZYNSKI LAWRENCE GERARD
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2002-06-24
Abstract: A host vehicle 40 is equipped with an integrated radar / transponder system 10 which initially operates in a conventional radar mode to detect targets. Upon detecting a target vehicle 42 the likelihood of collision between the host vehicle 40 and the target vehicle 42 is determined. If the likelihood of collision is above a certain level an interrogation signal (46,Fig2) is transmitted towards the target vehicle which is equipped with one or more transponders 44a,44b. Upon receipt of an interrogation signal (46,Fig2) the transponders respond by transmitting a response signal (48,Fig3) containing information about the target vehicle 42. The response signal (48,Fig3) and the radar derived target information are used to determine the nature of the impending collision and to make appropriate changes in one or more systems of the host vehicle 40 in order to avoid or mitigate collision. Collision mitigation actions may include air bag inflation, braking and bumper height adjustment. The target vehicle 42 may be equipped with a system that alerts the driver or affects one or more target vehicle systems when an interrogation signal is received by the transponder 44a,44b. The host vehicle 40 may transmit a second signal toward the target vehicle 42 which may be used to alert the driver or activate counter measures aboard the target vehicle 42.
Patent GB-2373781-A (GB)
Title: Containers for Bottles
Inventor: CONCAH BRIAN
IPC: B65D55/02
Filed: 1999-03-16
Abstract: A container 50 is provided for protecting a bottle during transit. The container 50 comprises a single sheet of material which is foldable into a cylinder having a number of longitudinal panels 48. The container 50 is provided with two bottle base engaging panels, 68 and 70, which together form an abutment for the base of the bottle, and two sets of bottle neck engaging panels, 84 and 86, and 304 and 306, which together form an abutment for the neck of the bottle. The abutment for the neck of the bottles includes a downwardly and outwardly extending portion, when the container is upright, arranged to engage with an upwardly and inwardly extending portion of a bottle. The downwardly and outwardly extending portion is defined by at least two folds that extend from a common region downwardly and away from each other, the downwardly and outwardly extending portion of the abutment including two portions extending outwardly at different angles, and defined by two pairs of spaced folds that extend downwardly and away from each other. The container is further provided with a locking means which is inserted behind the neck abutment and over one end of the container 50 further securing the bottle in place.
Patent GB-2393358-A (GB)
Title: Estimated signal-to-interference ratio provides feedback to integrating controller for transmission power control
Inventor: NILSSON JOHAN
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: A radio-frequency (RF) transmitter in a telecommunications network, particularly a third generation network, is controlled by an integrating controller 35. An estimated signal-to-interference ratio (SIR) signal SIRest is used as feedback for the integrating controller 35 to prevent the integrating controller 35 from becoming unstable when the maximum transmitter power is used. The integrating controller 35 produces a required SIR signal SIRr from an input error signal. The required SIR signal SIRr may be set to produce a desired bit error rate (BER) at the output of the transmitter.
Patent GB-2384364-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipation device retention assembly
Inventor: BARSUN STEPHAN KARL
IPC: H01L21/48
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus to encourage correct operator assembly and disassembly of a component 212 in a ZIF socket (214), the component having a heat dissipation device 204 attached to a substrate. A first embodiment of the invention involves a method to assemble a component and a heat dissipation device to a socket on a substrate using a retention assembly 200. A second embodiment involves a method to disassemble a component and a heat dissipation device from a socket on a substrate using a retention assembly. A third embodiment involves an assembled substrate with a retention assembly to limit operator ability to open and close a socket holding a component, relative to the engagement and disengagement of the retention assembly attached to the component. The arm 210 on the retention assembly restricts access to the socket control (220) through the hole 208.
Patent GB-2394635-A (GB)
Title: Fish bite detector for tight line fishing
Inventor: SAMS FRANK
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A fish bite indicator 10 for tight line fishing comprising a plurality of sensors 20, 30, 40 each arranged to detect force applied to a rod, a controller 50 arranged to accept the output from a selected combination of the sensors and an alarm 90. The controller is arranged to trigger the alarm if a valid output indicating a force is received by the controller from each of the selected combination of sensors within a predetermined time period. The sensors can be any form of sensor such as a piezo-electric sensor or a vibration sensor. A fishing rod mount is also claimed comprising a plurality of rod locators arranged to accept a fishing rod. The mount is connected to a surface via a yoke which allows the mount to pivot about horizontal and vertical axis.
Patent GB-2378145-A (GB)
Title: Feed system for a drill press
Inventor: UEHLEIN-PROCTOR NANCY
IPC: B23Q11/08
Filed: 1999-04-01
Abstract: A feed system for a drill press. The drill press comprises a base for supporting the drill press on a surface, a housing supported on the base and defining an opening, a telescoping spindle assembly positioned for movement relative to the housing along an axis and for rotation about the axis, a motor operable to rotatably drive the spindle assembly, a drive system connected between the motor and the spindle assembly, and a feed system for moving the spindle assembly between a lowered position and a raised position. The feed system is supported by the housing so that a portion of the feed system is exposed through the opening. The drill press also comprises a flexible barrier member to cover the exposed portion of the feed system. The feed system includes a sprocket rotatably supported by the housing and a flexible member movably engaging the sprocket and connected to the spindle assembly such that rotation of the sprocket moves the spindle assembly between the lowered position and the raised position.
Patent GB-2382651-A (GB)
Title: Absolute preserved amplitude processing of seismic data
Inventor: NAVILLE CHARLES
IPC: G01V1/42
Filed: 2002-11-05
Abstract: Absolute amplitude ratios between upgoing and downgoing seismic waves are determined by a process including deconvolving the total wave field by the downgoing waves, normalising the direct arrivals at seismic receivers in the form of a zero phase unit amplitude pulse in a limited frequency band determined by the signal to noise ratio separating the upgoing and downgoing waves by means of multitrace velocity filters and compensating for the differences between the amplitudes received by each receiver due to the spherical divergence between the paths of the upgoing and downgoing waves. The invention is designed to provide an improved method of processing VSP seismic data from borehole surveys to remove the differences in detected amplitudes caused by the spherical divergence of the upgoing and downgoing wave paths to yield an absolute amplitude ratio between the upgoing and downgoing wavefields.
Patent GB-2392949-A (GB)
Title: Attachable tool box
Inventor: BERROW ROB
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: A tool box includes a hinged lid with a catch and may be secured to a platform or ladder using means such as straps, bolts, magnets, clips, glue or hook and loop fasteners. The tool box may include a magnetic partition.
Patent GB-2385636-A (GB)
Title: Actaution assembly with driven universal joint
Inventor: SCHREITMUELLER HOLGER
IPC: E05F15/12
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: An actuation device 5 for the swinging movement of an aircraft door is arranged on a cantilever 1 between the frame axis D and the door axis E. The output of the actuation device 5 is connected to the vertical axis of rotation E of a universal joint 3 supported in the receiving means 2 of the cantilever 1. The actuation device 5 may include a motor 6 connected to a gear which, in turn is connected to the verticle axis of rotation E of the universal joint 3. The actuator 5 may further include a door position sensor.
Patent GB-2400298-A (GB)
Title: Method of cooking pre-prepared coated meat products
Inventor: PRIOR JOHN
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2003-04-09
Abstract: Pre-prepared coated meat products, such as southern fried chicken may be delivered in a frozen state to a fast food outlet. The coated meat is cooked to give a consistent product by <SL> <LI>a) placing the product in a pre-warmed combination oven, <LI>b) cooking with a combination of convention, steam and microwave radiation at a temperature of 170 - 230{C for between one and ten minutes, then <LI>c) venting the steam from the cooking chamber and further cooking with at least convection, preferably a combination of convection and microwave radiation at a temperature of 180 - 250{C for between one and ten minutes. </SL> The temperatures selected are dependent upon the size of the portions of the meat. A browned piece of coated meat is produced.
Patent GB-2402132-A (GB)
Title: Dishwasher glassware corrosion protection
Inventor: HAHN KARLHEINZ ULRICH GERHARD
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: The composition comprises zinc and bismuth. The composition is for use in the protection of glassware in an automatic dishwashing process. The use of such a composition is also disclosed. The composition comprises zinc and bismuth in metallic form or as nitrates, oxides, sulphates, phosphates, halides, carbonates or carboxylates and may also include sodium tripolyphosphate, sodium carbonate, dye, sodium percarbonate, TAED, enzyme, nonionic surfactant, benzotriazole and perfume.
Patent GB-2405987-A (GB)
Title: Musical effects control device
Inventor: STEINHARDT DANIEL EDMOND
IPC: G10H1/34
Filed: 2003-09-13
Abstract: A musical effects control device for use with guitars comprises a single unit which is capable of connecting or disconnecting a number of analogue or digital sound effects. The device 1 includes a number of foot switches 16 and contains a microprocessor which detects which of the switches have been pressed and controls power transistors which in turn activate associated relays. The relays determine if a particular effect is selected or bypassed. The bypass paths are arranged not to contain any semiconductor device or valve and are thus "true bypass". The volume may be pre-set. The device can be connected to more than one amplifier.
Patent GB-2406305-A (GB)
Title: Compostable packaging material
Inventor: FURNEAUX GEOFFREY CHARLES
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: A compostable sheet material (1,2) for environmentally friendly packages comprising a compostable substrate layer, a first compostable and sealable layer on a first side of the substrate layer, and a second compostable and sealable layer overlying said first sealable layer. The use of more than one sealable layer allows greater control over sealing strength by varying the sealing conditions, for example heat and pressure. The substrate may be coated paper, kraft paper, rolled sheet, rice paper, cross paper paper-board or cellophane and may include an oxygen barrier layer. The sealable layer may include polymers and copolymers of lactic acid, polyhydroxybutyrates, polyvinyl alcohols (PVOH) or ethylene vinyl alcohols (EVOH).
Patent GB-2393257-A (GB)
Title: Method and installation for locating the position of the boundary formed at the interface between two fluids contained in a reservoir
Inventor: MANIN YVES
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: Process for the location of the position of the interface (5) between two fluids (f1, f2) each contained in a zone (7-1, 7-2) of a reservoir (4) in which: a) a reference transient flow condition that produces a reference pressure difference (  W  Pref (t)), is initiated in a reservoir (4) that comprises at least one pressure sensor (8) located within one of the zones (Z1), b) later an effective transient flow condition that produces a pressure wave which propagates within the reservoir (4) producing an effective pressure difference (  W  Pul (t)) is initiated, c) the pressure differences (  W  Pref t)), (  W  Pul (t)) are compared, d) a point in time (  W  1) that represents the instant when the pressure wave reaches the interface (5) between the two fluids (f1, f2) is determined, the distance (L1) between the interface (5) and the pressure sensor (8) is calculated The operations b) to d) are repeated in order to monitor the movement of the boundary. Application in the petroleum industry.
Patent GB-2396731-A (GB)
Title: Portable autonomous rental store
Inventor: JANDA STEVEN
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: Rental equipment is provided in a portable container at a location chosen by the user and the user is authorised to access the portable container (102). Removal of the piece of equipment from the portable container and/or return of the piece of equipment to the portable container is detected and usage of the piece of equipment is tracked.
Patent GB-2394364-A (GB)
Title: An antenna system for communicating simultaneously with a satellite and a terrestrial system
Inventor: SIEVENPIPER DANIEL F
IPC: H01Q15/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: An antenna system for receiving both circularly polarized electromagnetic signals and linearly polarized electromagnetic signals, the circularly polarize signals arriving at the antenna system from a direction normal or oblique to a major surface of the antenna system and the linearly polarized signals arriving at the planar antenna system from a direction acute to said major surface. The antenna system includes a high impedance surface and a plurality of antenna elements disposed on said high impedance surface, the plurality antenna elements arranged in a pattern on said surface such first selected ones of said antenna elements are responsive to circular polarization and second selected ones of said antenna elements are responsive to linear polarization.
Patent GB-2396968-A (GB)
Title: Ground arrangement for a device using wireless data transfer
Inventor: KURJENHEIMO TIMO
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a ground arrangement of a device using wireless data transfer. In order to improve the electric properties of the device and to minimise the SAR value of the device at least one electrically conductive additional ground lead (73-75) is formed in the device in addition to the actual ground lead (72). In between the ground lead and the additional ground lead, a galvanic coupling is automatically established, when a predetermined switching criterion is fulfilled, and the aforementioned galvanic coupling is automatically released, when a predetermined release criterion is fulfilled. This enables one to change the ground configuration of an antenna such that it is as suitable as possible for the transmission and reception circumstances each time existing.
Patent GB-2398589-A (GB)
Title: Soil reinforcing device and method
Inventor: O'BRIEN GERALD
IPC: E02D5/80
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: A soil reinforcing device comprises an elongate, substantially rigid, soil reinforcing element (23), and a drive tube (27) surrounding the reinforcing element (23) and adapted to move into soil with the reinforcing element. Subsequently the drive tube (27) is withdrawn from the soil while leaving the reinforcing element (23) in the hole (30) left after withdrawal of the drive tube (27). A helix (24) is secured to the end of the reinforcing element (23) and is adapted to move into the soil with the reinforcing element (23) when the helix is rotated. The drive tube (27) is removably secured to the helix (24) at the distal end of the drive tube (27) and is arranged to drive the helix (24) into the soil when the drive tube (27) is rotated. The helix (24) has dimensions and configuration such as to draw the reinforcing element (23) into the soil by screwing into the soil without auguring soil out of the hole (30) in the soil.
Patent GB-2415226-A (GB)
Title: Shoot-bolt or bi-directional espagnolette locking mechanism comprising pin and slot to prevent handle rotation
Inventor: FRANKLIN MARTIN CRAWLEY
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 2004-06-16
Abstract: A drive mechanism is disclosed which comprises first and second drive elements 7, 12 for connection to first and second locking bars. The mechanism also comprises an arm 3 for connection to a rotatable handle, the arm having a pin 5 engagable in a slot 6 formed in the first or second drive elements 7, 12. The slot 6 has a recess 14 at one end. When the locking bars are in the locked position, in response to an unauthorised force applied in a direction to unlock the locking bars, the pin 5 enters the recess 14 to lock the drive elements in position and prevent rotation of the handle. The slot 6 may be elongated in a direction normal to a plane containing the directions of movement of the drive elements 7, 12. The drive mechanism may also comprise a gear wheel 9 in meshing engagement with the drive elements. Inserts 13, which may be made of plastics material, may be inserted between the drive members to prevent ingress of dirt between them.
Patent GB-2430545-A (GB)
Title: A protective anti-static cover for a visual display screen
Inventor: PHILLIPS COLIN
IPC: H01J17/16
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: A protective cover 1 for a visual display screen 7, for example a flat panel television set such as a plasma screen or liquid crystal display, comprising a sheet of material to cover the screen 7, the sheet having a peripheral portion arranged to be attached to the edge of the screen 7 and a layer 5 provided with an anti-static agent that is positioned so that, in use, it faces the surface of the screen 7. Preferably the cover is arranged so that, in use, the anti-static layer 5 is in contact with the whole surface of the screen 7, thereby allowing an even coating of anti-static agent to be transferred to the surface of the screen. This coating of anti-static agent remains on the screen 7 even when the cover 1 is removed.
Patent GB-2411765-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit package
Inventor: MOVER VINCENT C
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: An integrated circuit package 42 includes an angled one-piece substrate 48 having a light source 46 fixed to one area and a sensor die 44 fixed to a second area, such that the light source is directed to illuminate the field of view of the sensor die when a surface of interest is imaged. The integrated circuit package is suitable for generating navigation information regarding movement relative to a surface. In one method of forming the integrated circuit package, the single-piece substrate is originally a generally flat lead frame to which the sensor die and light source are attached. After the components have been connected, the lead frame is bent to provide the desired light source-to-sensor angle. In an alternative method, the lead frame is pre-bent. For either method, optics may be connected to the integrated circuit package, thereby providing a module that includes the optics, the light source, the sensor and the packaging body.
Patent GB-2416984-A (GB)
Title: Roasting tin
Inventor: ADAMS PAULINE EIRLYS
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: A roasting tin (1, 14) comprises a tray with a flat floor (2) and continuous upstanding walls (3). One or more cylindrical vessels (5) extend upwardly from the floor (2). These may hold a volatile marinade (8) or alternatively an opened can (12) of beverage. A chicken (9) or other fowl is placed in an upright position over the vessel (5) and optionally the can (12). The tin (1, 14) may be placed in an oven or on a barbecue, open fire or hob. A cover (11) may be provided to enclose the chicken (9). An outside of the chicken (9) is roasted as normal. The marinade (8) is volatilised so that it steam-cooks the flesh from within, keeping it moist, infusing flavours from the marinade (8) into the meat, and protecting it from the effects of overcooking. Fat and juices from the chicken (9) collect in the tray away from the meat. The cooked chicken (9) may be displayed and carved while supported on the vessel (5).
Patent GB-2411692-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to locks
Inventor: MILES GEOFFREY DAVID
IPC: E05B65/10
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A lock (1) combining security with safety has cylinders (2,3) operable by keys (4,5) respectively from opposite sides of a closure such as a final exit door from a building. The key (4) for operating the lock (1) from the inside is arranged to be held captive when locking the closure from the inside so as to be available to unlock the closure in an emergency.
Patent GB-2412133-A (GB)
Title: Tubing and valve system for pressure testing in a well
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A system to pressure test in a well comprises a tubing (10, Fig 5A) having a passageway (36, Fig 5A), a housing 32 coupled to the tubing, a mandrel 44 moveably attached to the housing, and comprising a power mandrel 200 and a ball operator mandrel 202 and a ball valve 41 to allow or block flow through the tubing. The mandrel can be selectively moved to open the ball valve and a circulating valve (250, Fig 5A) in the tubing. A biased pin 64 may be provided to prevent further movement of the ball operator mandrel relative to the housing.
Patent GB-2415886-A (GB)
Title: A recycling unit with advertising displays
Inventor: BLEICH DANIEL
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2005-07-11
Abstract: A recycling unit with advertising displays. The unit may house various sized bins for the collection of segregated waste material, with at least one hinged access panels d in the housing above each bin to allow the deposit of waste material into each bin. A deflector vane inside the housing alleviates the overfilling of the internal bins. The internal bins may be wheelie bins and are removable from the recycle unit via doors on the front of the unit. In front of the doors is a sliding front fascia c that incorporates non-illuminating poster panels and act as a securing mechanism for the doors to access the internal bins. The sides of the unit may be also have advertising displays that may be illuminated by lighting powered by solar panels a and/or mains electricity. The solar power may also allow the recycling unit to be used for communications and/or detection equipment.
Patent GB-2416536-A (GB)
Title: Composting composition comprising animal urine and agricultural waste and method for vermicomposting the same
Inventor: KHANUJA SUMAN PREET SINGH
IPC: C05F3/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process of vermicomposting and production of high quality vermicompost from agro-waste (including distillation waste) using animal urine such as cattle urine.