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Patent GB-2383187-A (GB)
Title: Knife-edge cold cathode field emitter
Inventor: SYMS RICHARD
IPC: H01J9/02
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A method of forming a vertical edge field emission electron source with self-aligned gate electrodes. A substrate 1 is dry-etched to form a mesa 2. If the substrate is not an insulator, then an insulating layer 4 is deposited on the surface. The structure is then coated in a layer of conductive cathode material 5. An electrode break 6 is formed at the upper convex corners of the mesa by ion-beam etching, exploiting the enhancement of ion-beam erosion rates obtained in metals at oblique ion incidence. The remaining conductive layer on the mesa forms a horizontal gate electrode and a vertical cathode in a vacuum triode device. Electrical isolation is improved by removing the insulating material in the vicinity of the electrodes. Also described is ane electrode arrangement formed according to the invention, with an electrode gap extending in a meander layout (see figs 9 and 11).
Patent GB-2367927-A (GB)
Title: Method of and apparatus for designing advertisements using digital media assets
Inventor: WHITE RICHARD MARK
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-03
Abstract: A central web server is provided which stores many media assets (such as still photographs, video, logos, advertising text et.) in a database which can be accessed over the internet by any number of authorised persons, each with a computer using a standard web browser. The central web server is programmed to allow not only the creation of an advertisement online though the selection , assembly or modification of appropriate media assets, with a realistic on-screen simulation of how the published advert will look, but also the actual delivery of media assets to, for example, a magazine publisher or television station.
Patent GB-2372380-A (GB)
Title: An electrical lighting system with an inductively coupled power supply
Inventor: TYSON LAWRENCE SAMUEL
IPC: H01J61/36
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: An electrical lighting system 1 with an inductive coupling arrangement comprises a lamp 2 and a lamp-holder 3 each including a winding 32, 55 around an electromagnetic core 31, 58, respectively. The cores 33, 58 are arranged to co-operate such that power may be inductively transmitted from the lamp-holder 3 to the lamp 2. A permanent magnet 62, 64 or an electromagnet may be arranged to latch the cores 33, 58 together. The lamp may be a high intensity discharge lamp which is arranged, with a core 58 and connections, within an electrically insulating envelope 21. The system 1 may include means of adjusting the position of the lamp 2 relative to the lamp-holder 3. This position adjustment may adjust the electromagnetic flux linkage and the power being transferred to the lamp, as well as the lamp's focal position. The lamp and the lamp-holder may have a common axis and the position adjustment may be performed by the rotation of one part relative to the other part around this axis. The system preferably operates at high frequencies above 400 kHz.
Patent GB-2382028-A (GB)
Title: Intervertebral disc prosthesis.
Inventor: WARDLAW DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A flexible prosthetic cover 12 shaped to form a replacement nucleus pulposis for an intervertebral disc comprises an aperture for the introduction of filling material therein, and an elongate introducer member 28 configured to pass into the aperture. The cover has a strengthened portion 26 substantially opposite the aperture for engaging the distal end 42 of the member, the strengthened portion and the said distal end being arranged to interlock, for facilitating orientation of the cover, for example so as to prevent relative rotation there between.
Patent GB-2370056-A (GB)
Title: Long reach rotary drilling assembly
Inventor: KRUEGER R ERNST
IPC: E21B23/08
Filed: 2000-07-31
Abstract: A long reach rotary drilling assembly comprises an elongated conduit, a drill bit (122), a 3-D steering tool (118) on the conduit, and a tractor (110) on the conduit for applying force to the drill bit. The steering tool includes a telemetry section (100), a rotary section (224), and a flex section (272) assembled as an integrated system in series along the length of the tool. The flex section (226) comprises a flexible drive shaft (244) to which a bending force is applied when making inclination angle adjustments. The rotary section (224) includes a deflection housing which rotates for making a azimuth angle adjustments. The telemetry section (100) receives inclination and azimuth angle steering commands together with actual inclination and azimuth angle feedback signals for controlling course. A propulsion assembly moves the tractor with respect to the gripper (1104) while the gripper portion is in the first position. The tractor (110) applies force to the drill bit for drilling the bore along a desired course the direction of which is controlled by the 3-D steering tool (118).
Patent GB-2384472-A (GB)
Title: Caterpillar traction apparatus with variable drive speed pulleys and belt extensibility
Inventor: JENKINS PETER DAVID
IPC: B29C48/355
Filed: 2002-01-26
Abstract: A caterpillar traction apparatus 110, or conveyor comprising two endless belts 121, 131 adjacent / in contact with each other, comprises four pulleys 122, 123, 132, 133, each with individual drive means. One pair of pulleys 122, 132 are driveable at a first speed, and a second pair of pulleys 123, 133 are driveable at a second different speed and the belts 121, 131 are extendable, such as by horizontal displacement of pulley 123, 133 axles. The speed difference may be between 1% and 10%, most preferably 4%, either pulley set, 122, 132 or 123, 133 may be driven faster or slower than the other set. The apparatus may allow conveyance of an item such a cable between the belts 121, 131 which may be compressed or extended by the variation in pulley 122, 123, 132, 133 speeds. Extension of the belts 121, 131 may take place in a substantially horizontal or vertical direction. The apparatus 10 may further comprise compression rollers 124-138. In an alternative variation, belt extension may be provided by a system of additional tensioning pulleys (fig.3 301, 302, 303, 304). The extensible belts 121, 131 may be made of materials such as rubber or compressible polymers. Also disclosed is an extensible belt 121.
Patent GB-2380532-A (GB)
Title: Improvements Relating To Push-in Tube Fittings
Inventor: GRAHAM PETER
IPC: F16L37/091
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: A push-in tube fitting comprises a hollow metallic body (2) with at least one terminal portion for receiving a metallic tube (1) to be coupled to the fitting. The terminal portion houses an 'O'-ring (3) and an annular metallic tube-gripping element (a 'grab-ring') (5). The grab-ring (5) comprises an annular peripheral portion (7) with an integrally formed plurality of generally inwardly directed gripping teeth (8). The grab-ring (5) is adapted, at least in the presence of a metallic tube (1), to make contact with the internal surface of the body (2) so as to provide electrical continuity between the tube (1) and the fitting via the grab-ring (5).
Patent GB-2388098-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable serving tray
Inventor: BENNEY VERA MAUD
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: An aircraft hostess serving trolley 1 is either telescopically or scissors extendable in height and runs on rails 8 either on the aircraft ceiling or floor. The trolley can have remote control pads 4 or manual push buttons 5.
Patent GB-2377454-A (GB)
Title: Hydrotreatment of heavy hydrocarbon fraction using light fraction as quench fluid
Inventor: SMITH BEN D
IPC: C10G65/12
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: Production of liquid fuels from a hydrocarbon stream provided by Fischer-Tropsch synthesis involves separating the Fischer-Tropsch products into a light fraction with normal boiling points below 700{F and including predominantly C<SB>5-20</SB> components and a heavy fraction with normal boiling points above 650{F and including predominantly C<SB>20+</SB> components. The heavy fraction is subjected to hydrocracking conditions, preferably through multiple catalyst beds, to reduce the chain length. The light fraction is used as all or part of a quench fluid between each catalyst bed.
Patent GB-2374650-A (GB)
Title: Ball screw seal having a lubricant seal and a foreign material removing member
Inventor: YATSUSHIRO DAISUKE
IPC: F16H25/24
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A seal for a ball screw is provided with a foreign material removing member 16 to prevent foreign material 30 from invading from outside a ball screw nut and a seal member 15 to retain a lubricant existing inside the ball screw nut. The foreign material removing member 16 and the seal member 15 are mounted to the ball screw shaft, at each of both the axial ends of the nut. The foreign material removing member 16 is disposed outside the seal member 15 in the axial direction of the ball screw nut. The seal member 15 is preferably formed from a softer material than the foreign material removing member 16. The seal member may be formed from a lubricant absorbing material and/or a non-woven fabric. The seal member 15 may be sandwiched between two foreign material removing members 16. Both members 15 and 16 may be formed by punching out thin plates.
Patent GB-2388568-A (GB)
Title: A clip with toothed rod member
Inventor: LIN KUN-MENG
IPC: B25G1/10
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A clip comprises two pivoted clip elements 10, 20, and a torsional spring 31 which is adapted to hold the clip elements in the open position. A toothed rod member 40 and a press control structure is provided which locks the clip elements in the closed position to hold a workpiece. The press control structure preferably comprises a spring biassed ratchet block 50 mounted in the handheld portion of the second clip element, and having a toothed face (511, fig 7) for engaging the toothed rod member. A button 54 may be provided for releasing engagement between the ratchet block and toothed rod, so as to unlock the clip elements.
Patent GB-2389543-A (GB)
Title: A pressure mixing chamber with ball and spring valves
Inventor: BICKERS DAVE
IPC: B01F5/04
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A pressure mixing chamber has 1 main inlet A and can have a number of secondary inlets B which have a ball and spring valve in chamber C so that pressurised chemicals can be added to liquid coming through inlet A. The mixed liquid can then exit via taper D.
Patent GB-2390322-A (GB)
Title: Articulated cutting device
Inventor: CREIGHTON GORDON ROBERT
IPC: B26D1/30
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: This invention relates to device where one end of a cutting blade B is arranged to articulate/hinge about a horizontal and vertical axis. The blade B is arranged to extend from the hinge area at essentially 90  0  to each of the hinge axes when lying horizontal. Assuming a traditional handle D is attached to the opposite end of the blade, B the handle D can be raised and lowered vertically and moved horizontally. With the blade set in an upright position (similar to a knife blade used for chopping), this arrangement ensures that the blade remains upright and prevents it from twisting about a horizontal axis (this horizontal axis being essentially perpendicular to the horizontal axis of the hinge). By moving the handle up and down a chopping / slicing action is achieved and moving the handle side to side varies the position of the cutting. Other features include a turntable T and provision for motorising the chopping action of the cutting blade B.
Patent GB-2390833-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for monitoring blind fastener setting
Inventor: WEEKS GEOFF
IPC: B21J15/28
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: There is provided a method of monitoring the setting operation for a blind fastener comprising the step of measuring, as a function of time, an electronic signal indicative of the load being applied to the fastener during the setting operation and, from which, determining a mandrel entry load and associated mandrel entry time from this measured signal and an associated setting time, subsequently determining the time difference between the mandrel entry time and the setting time and comparing this time difference against a predetermined reference time difference associated with that particular fastener type to determine whether the set fastener complies with predetermined acceptable setting procedures.
Patent GB-2383308-A (GB)
Title: Automotive suspension system using a beam spring
Inventor: SUTTON CRAIG V
IPC: B60G11/08
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A vehicle suspension system which uses a beam spring 50 capable of substantial elastic deformation in two planes 40,60 to provide for independent wheel suspension and to communise suspension mounting systems in a vehicle chassis.
Patent GB-2406555-A (GB)
Title: Tubular container
Inventor: FELL ROBERT ALLEN
IPC: B65D59/02
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A container (11) comprises a body tube (12) with a first end having a boundary defined by a rim of the tube, the boundary being trimmed with a rim finisher (15) inserted into the first end to enclose the associated boundary and to define a finisher boundary around an opening into the first end of the tube, and an end closure (16) for insertion into and retention in the finisher boundary to provide in combination with the associated rim finisher (15) a closure for the end of the tube. Typically, the container (12) has a similar arrangement at a second end. The or each closure (16) may take the form of a plug formed with recesses for retaining articles to be enclosed in the container.
Patent GB-2384709-A (GB)
Title: Vaccination method
Inventor: HILL ADRIAN V S
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: There is provided a method of inducing a CD4+ T-cell response against a target antigen, by administering a composition a source of one or more CD4+ epitopes is a non-replicating or replication impaired recombinant pox virus vector.
Patent GB-2401196-A (GB)
Title: Connecting planar waveguides and optic fibres
Inventor: HARKER ANDREW
IPC: G02B6/32
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A packaged planar lightwave circuit comprises a planar lightwave circuit and at least one connector housing (502) arranged so that optical connection to the planar lightwave circuit is provided by inserting an optical connector into the connector housing (502). Optic fibre connection to the planar lightwave circuit may be provided by ribbon fibre subassemblies having their outer ends arranged in a ferrule connector (314/414). The circuit may thus be packaged in a package (500) having a wall (218) with connector housings (502) to receive the ferrules (314/414). A component comprises at least one ribbon optic fibre assembly 308, ends 310 of the optic fibres being arranged in a female connector 314. V grooves 304 are shown.
Patent GB-2390217-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic head and a method of manufacturing the magnetic head
Inventor: HASEGAWA NAOYA
IPC: G11B5/39
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A magnetic head including a magnetic flux guide layer 17 for effectively inducing an external magnetic field in a free magnetic layer 14 . A magnetic domain control layer 18,19 is formed in a space below the magnetic flux guide layer and in front of a multilayer film T1 near a surface facing F a recording medium. Therefore, the shape of the magnetic flux guide layer can be made substantially flat to improve flux transmission efficiency. Also, the magnetization of the magnetic flux guide layer is controlled by laminating the magnetic flux guide layer on the magnetic domain control layer. Therefore, the magnetic domain control layer can be formed in a substantially flat thin film to stabilize a bias magnetic field to be supplied to the magnetic flux guide layer. Furthermore, the gap length of the magnetic head can be kept short.
Patent GB-2404106-A (GB)
Title: Generating a test image for use in assessing display crosstalk.
Inventor: JONES GRAHAM ROGER
IPC: H04N13/122
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A technique is provided for generating a test image for use in assessing crosstalk in a multiple view display, such as a three dimensional autostereoscopic display. A test pattern is displayed by a display device of the display. A first intensity A% is displayed in a first view at a first display region and, for example, comprises 100% intensity. A second intensity B% is displayed in a second view at the first region and may, for example, be 0% intensity. One or more third intensities are displayed in the second view at a second display region of the display device. The or each third intensity is of the form (B + (A  Ò  X)/100)%, where X is a crosstalk value. A viewer may then compare the appearances of the first and second regions in the second view so as to assess the crosstalk generated in the display.
Patent GB-2392052-A (GB)
Title: Hold control method and system in a communications system
Inventor: HAYASHI KEIICHI
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A telephone set is capable of preventing noise generated by the operation of application software during voice communication from being sent to a speech counterpart. In a mobile telephone set 1, if a user operates activated application software other than voice communication related application software (e.g. an e-mailer or a browser) when the mobile telephone set is in voice communication with another telephone set via a communication network 7, the mobile telephone set requests hold of the voice communication from the communication network. A table (Fig. 6) in the telephone set includes a hold control indicator for each type of application software, this indicator indicating whether or not hold control is required for that application. The hold control causes the voice communication to be held, thereby preventing noise generated by the operation of the non-voice application software from being sent to the other telephone set. If the network does not have a hold control function, then the hold control can turn off the microphone of the telephone set and optionally turn on a hold melody or a voice message.
Patent GB-2406832-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt retractor having a multiple energy level force limiter
Inventor: INGEMARSSON ANDERS
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 2003-10-06
Abstract: A seat belt retractor includes a two part spindle 1 onto which is wound a seat belt 2. The two part spindle comprises a spindle body 3 and a spindle head 9 which, in ordinary use, pivot together about trunnions 7 and 10 respectively. The spindle head and body define a central cavity housing a torsion bar which has a relatively stiff portion 17 and a relatively soft portion 19. During an accident a lock 11 prevents the spindle head 9 moving and torsion is transferred from the spindle body 3 via a radially moveable locking element 25, a tube 23 and through the stiff portion of the torsion bar to the immoveable spindle head. If the torsion is below a predetermined value then the bar will not twist and a pyrotechnic squib circuit 32 remains intact. The pyrotechnic squib 27 then fires, dislodging a blocking ring 26 and releasing the radially moveable locking element 25. This enables torsion to now be transferred via the softer region 19 of the torsion bar and the force limiter has a relatively lower energy absorbing level. If, upon initial application of torsion via tube 23, the stiff region of the torsion bar deforms then the pyrotechnic squib circuit is broken and the squib will not fire. As a consequence the radially moveable bar remains in place, torsion continues to be transferred via the stiff region alone and the force limiter has a relatively high level of energy absorption. Instead of using the breaking of an electrical circuit for inhibiting the selection of the softer region, other embodiments include the breaking of a gas passage between the spindle head and body regions or the inhibition of movement of the blocking ring.
Patent GB-2408919-A (GB)
Title: Form-retaining pad for preparing a beverage
Inventor: STEENHOE VINCENT JAN
IPC: B65D85/804
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a form-retaining pad, an assembly and a method for preparing a beverage suitable for consumption. For this purpose, the pad or cartridge is provided with a covering (2), in which a water-soluble substance (4), such as milk powder/creamer and sugar, is included. The covering comprises a top sheet (6) and a bottom sheet (8). The pad is further provided with a form-providing stiffening body (10), placed between the top sheet (6) and the bottom sheet (8), with the top sheet and the bottom sheet extending at least partly substantially parallel to each other and to a surface. The stiffening body (10) has a top side adjacent to the top sheet and a bottom side adjacent to the bottom sheet, and, by providing a compartmenting wall configuration therein, has a grid structure transmissive to liquid, in which structure at least a part of the soluble substance is accommodated and each compartment (16) formed by the wall configuration is surrounded by that wall configuration, the top sheet and the bottom sheet.
Patent GB-2409630-A (GB)
Title: Suspended fabric cabinet with detachable shelves
Inventor: FU KUANG HUAN
IPC: A47B43/00
Filed: 2003-12-29
Abstract: A suspension fabric cabinet, comprised of a fabric cabinet 3 and multiple locking strips 4 and shelves 5; catches 41 being respectively provided to each locking strip; each shelf being provided at its both sides an L-shape notch 51 in relation to the catch of the locking strip; both of the front and the rear edges of the shelf are respectively folded up and overlapped to function as reinforced ribs 52. The L-shaped notches lock onto the catches of the strips that are secured on the fabric walls to fix the shelves to the walls. The system allows the shelves to be removed for changing the accommodation room to compromise the height of the objects for storage. The reinforced ribs prevent the cabinet from deformation (sagging) due to heavier loads.
Patent GB-2400283-A (GB)
Title: Iterative soft interference cancellation and filtering for spectrally efficient high-speed transmission in MIMO systems
Inventor: ITO TAKUMI
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2004-02-20
Abstract: Canceling interference in a multi-input multi-output (MIMO) system is accomplished with a plurality of interference cancellers. One interference canceller corresponds to each transmitted signal, with each interference canceller receiving signals from all receiving antenna, and each interference canceller outputting an interference-cancelled received version of its corresponding transmitted signal. An estimate of the transmitted signals from all transmitting antennae is used in each interference canceller. Each estimate is multiplied by a channel coefficient matrix, which can be derived from the communication of known pilot symbols, and the resulting products of each estimate and the channel coefficient matrix are subtracted from the received signals, resulting in a corresponding difference. Each corresponding difference may be multiplied by a filter weight vector. The received signal is decoded based upon the resulting products of said difference and said filter weight vector. If a predetermined interrupt criteria is not met, then the decoded signal is used in the preparation of the estimate for a subsequent interference cancellation iteration. The method can be iteratively performed until the predetermined interrupt criteria is met.
Patent GB-2399327-A (GB)
Title: Structure for mounting front fender of a motorcycle
Inventor: TAKEMURA HIROO
IPC: B62J15/00
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: In a structure for mounting a front fender of a motorcycle, in which the fin 55 of a front fender 51 is mounted on a fin mounting portion 73 formed in a front fork with a bolt 79, a holding member 77 is fastened to the fin mounting portion 73 together with the fin 55 with the bolt 79 and the tip portion 772 of this holding member 77 is extended to a position separate from the fin mounting portion 73 to support the reverse surface of the fin 55. This provides a structure for mounting a front fender that can enhance the rigidity of a fin without increasing the thickness of the fin or decreasing the slope of the fin and can enhance the degree of flexibility in design.