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Patent GB-2358463-A (GB)
Title: A cooling apparatus
Inventor: FOLEY NICHOLAS
IPC: H01L23/367
Filed: 2000-01-21
Abstract: A cooling apparatus for cooling electrical devices W, X, Y, Z comprises a duct 35, 37 through which a coolant is transported past the devices W, X, Y, Z. The duct 35, 37 includes a first inlet 45, 45' for a first stream of coolant, and a second inlet 41, 43 for a second stream of coolant. The second inlet 41, 43 may be downstream from the first inlet 45, 45' . The second stream of coolant may be at ambient temperature. The sectional area of the duct 35, 37 may vary along its length. The duct 35, 37 may include a formation for increasing turbulence in the duct 35, 37. In an alternative embodiment the apparatus comprises a channel for transporting a flow of coolant. The channel has an outlet such that the outlet of the channel is adjacent to an electrical device.
Patent GB-2350323-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge with a protruding element which is removable to enable the cartridge to be fully engaged in the printer and open at least one cartridge aperture
Inventor: STUDHOLME WILLIAM J
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2000-01-28
Abstract: The cartridge 10 includes an element 32 (e.g. an L-shaped rigid plate) which may protrude from the cartridge to prevent the cartridge from being fully engaged in a printer 40. The element comprises a main part 34 and three depending hollow projections (36,Fig.3) which are received in respective air breather holes (18,Fig.2). In use, the element blocks the breather holes as the main part thereof blocks the ends of the projections which are firmly engaged in the holes. If the cartridge is lowered into a cartridge receiving space 50, ribs (44,Fig.3) of the element 32 foul on the top of a rear wall 49 which prevents an outlet port 31 of the cartridge from receiving a withdrawal needle 52. If the cartridge is removed, a protruding rear part 56 of the element can be grasped and lifted. As the projections are frictionally held, the main part is broken away from the cartridge with a snap action by the lever force applied to open at least one of the breather holes into the cartridge. The cartridge can then fully engage the printer with the needle received in the outlet port of the cartridge. The projections may have polished outer surfaces (38,Fig.4) and the breather holes may be tapered in shape. The shape of the element may be varied to include two flanges (See Figs.9-12) and the number of breather holes in the top of the cartridge may be reduced to one (Figs. 13-16).
Patent GB-2349951-A (GB)
Title: NMR gradient coil with parallel conducting paths
Inventor: SCHMIDT HARTMUT
IPC: G01R33/385
Filed: 2000-01-31
Abstract: An NMR gradient coil comprises a plurality of symmetrically similar partial coils Sa, Sb, Sc, Sd, with a plurality of parallel conducting tracks L, which are numbered 1-n in a symmetrical fashion for each partial coil. The partial coils are electrically connected by conductors V to form n separate parallel conducting paths, so that the sum of the numbers of the conducting tracks in each path is the same for each path. The coils may be streamline or wire. Shielding coils may be constructed in a similar manner.
Patent GB-2348889-A (GB)
Title: Lint removal device for circular knitting machine
Inventor: YOO CHOL
IPC: D04B35/32
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: A lint removal device for a circular knitting machine comprises a body 22 which surround the central shaft 14 of the machine and is driven in reciprocating rotation by drive means 3A at one side of the shaft, the body 22 carrying air blowing devices 7A at intervals. The body is reiproceted through an angle sufficient to cover the intervals between the blowing devices. The latter may be tubes with jets supplied with air through the body 22 or fans carried by the body 22. The body may be driven by a reversing motor 5a or by a unidirectional motor through a crank drive or gearing comprising an output bevel gear reciprocated by an actuiator to mesh alternately with two opposing input bevel gears. For a machine with a small-diameter central shaft the body is formed as a coaxial tubular structure around the shaft.
Patent GB-2349713-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle multi-function management
Inventor: TIMLIN MICHAEL
IPC: B60W50/08
Filed: 1997-05-19
Abstract: Management of the functions of a vehicle are as described in parent application GB 2313211 A, but the invention in this application is directed to remote control of the functions by authorized personnel using audio signals emitted by speakers of the radio in the vehicle, which signals are converted by a sound converter to control signals.
Patent GB-2352698-A (GB)
Title: A stabilizer arrangement for a motor vehicle
Inventor: HENZE RUDIGER
IPC: B60G21/055
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: A stabilizer arrangement for a motor vehicle for the coupling of two wheels of a vehicle axle line, has first and second stabilizer parts (2,3) assigned to each of the wheels, and also with an actuator (4) which couples the stabilizer parts (2,3) and which makes it possible to prestress the stabilizer parts (2,3). The stabilizer parts (2,3) in each case are connected fixedly in terms of rotation to an actuator connection (5). At least one of the stabilizer parts (2) is connected to the associated actuator connection (5) indirectly via a coupling member (9) connected to the stabilizer part (2). The coupling member (9) is an internally toothed clamping bush (9), the associated actuator connection being an externally toothed shaft (5), onto which the clamping bush (9) is slipped in order to make the connection. A slot or slots (19) in the clamping bush (9) providing the means by which the stabilizer part (2) becomes prestressed.
Patent GB-2358994-A (GB)
Title: Data communication completion alert
Inventor: KURAMATSU HIROYASU
IPC: H04M1/00
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A communication terminal generates a notification at the completion of data reception according to the amount of data received for a time period for receiving data. A communication system may have a communication terminal and an internet content data server storing data. On browsing request from the communication terminal, the content data server may retrieve the data, convert the data such that a predetermined code is included in the data when an amount of the data is larger than a predetermined amount, and transmit the data including the predetermined code to the communication terminal. The communication terminal may receive the data including the predetermined code, detect the predetermined code, and generate a notification at the completion of data reception when the predetermined code is detected. In another system having a mobile terminal and a content data server, the content server may transmit data on request from the user terminal. The mobile may receive the data and generate a notification at the completion of data received according to a time period for receiving the data.
Patent GB-2363742-A (GB)
Title: Crushing device in a crusher of an earthmover
Inventor: MARUYAMA MITSURU
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: A crushing device in a crusher comprises: a bucket-shaped body frame (1); plural ring members (8) provided in said body frame (1), in such a manner as to form steps at predetermined spaced intervals while diminishing their sizes gradually from the upper position toward the lower position, thereby to form a sieve (A) with gaps as a whole; a teeth plate (18) provided at the bottom portion of said sieve and having recessed teeth and protrusive teeth, alternately formed on the inner surface thereof; a crushing shaft (2) provided at a central portion of said body frame; and an inclined screw belt member (4) mounted on said crushing, shaft, for crushing pieces of concrete on said teeth plate in combination with said teeth plate. The crushing device also serves as a scooping device.
Patent GB-2353028-A (GB)
Title: A packaging element
Inventor: YANG CHUN-TSE
IPC: D21J7/00
Filed: 1996-09-06
Abstract: A packaging element for positioning and cushioning an article of substantially circular cross-section. The packaging element comprises a recessed section 20 for receiving the article and a cushioning section 22 comprising a plurality of strips of moulded pulp.
Patent GB-2371203-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for rendering an animal insensible
Inventor: ANIL MEHMET HALUK
IPC: A22B3/00
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A non-invasive method of rendering an animal insensible is provided whereby at least one coil 4 is brought adjacent an animal's 1 head and a large rate of change of current is caused to flow therein such that a rapidly changing magnetic flux is induced in the brain of the animal which renders the animal insensible.
Patent GB-2372799-A (GB)
Title: Security system including a smoke composition
Inventor: RAM DIGBY CHETWODE
IPC: G08B15/02
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A non-rigid security device comprises a pyrotechnic composition 7, an igniter 10 therefor, field detection means, and motion sensors. Control means may initiate ignition in response to a signal from said motion sensors, if there is a continued absence of a signal from said field detection means subsequent to a predetermined delay period after the field detection means ceases to detect a field. The device is sufficiently flexible for it to be incorporated within a bundle of bank notes or the like without impairment of their feel. The pyrotechnic material 7 may cover a printed circuits board 2 on which the field detection means, motion sensor and a sounder 4 are mounted. The pyrotechnic composition comprises a colouring agent, a fuel, an oxidiser and silicone rubber.
Patent GB-2373454-A (GB)
Title: Exercise baton
Inventor: WINSTANLEY GERALDINE KATHERINE
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2001-03-16
Abstract: A exercise device comprises a baton 1 having a proximal end 2 which is intended in use to be grasped by the user, and a distal end 3 provided with a weight 4, being either adjustable in mass or position-adjustable towards or away from the proximal end 3 in order to vary the effective weight of the device when said device is swung by the user. The device may be provided with a housing 9 to enclose said weight 4. The housing may be in communication with the weight such that when the housing is rotated about the longitudinal axis, the weight is moved towards or away from said proximal end 3. The weight 4 may comprise a hollow body which may be filled with sand, water or other substance to vary the mass of the hollow body. An accelerometer may be associated with said weight to give an indication of the users exercise performance.
Patent GB-2373909-A (GB)
Title: Noise detecting burglar warning device
Inventor: JAN TE-CHIN
IPC: G08B13/16
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A burglar warning device which uses sounds such as a footfall, doorbell ringing or knocking at the door, for detecting a burglar. The device uses a sound sensing element, such as a microphone 11, for detecting the burglar and the resulting analog signal is passed to the signal generating module 12. The signal generating module contains a linear integrated circuit 121 to amplify the signals and an analog to digital circuit 122 to pass a triggering signal to the digital audio integrated circuit 123. The output of the digital audio integrated circuit 123, which can be the sound of a dog barking, is fed to an amplifier 124 and on to a sound playing device 13, such as a loudspeaker. The device also has a power supply conditioning circuit 14 which intermittently supplies current to the linear integrated circuit 121 as a power saving measure.
Patent GB-2373775-A (GB)
Title: Workstation attachable to a vehicle seat
Inventor: LATHAM RICHARD
IPC: B60N3/00
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A workstation for enabling paperwork to be carried out or a laptop computer to be operated in a motor vehicle, comprises a work surface 10, and support frame (11, Fig 1) by which it may attach to a the backrest of a passenger seat. The support means consists of hooks 29, 30 which are pivotally attached to plate (28, Fig 1) and which hook onto the top of the backrest of the seat and adjustable L-shaped members 21, 22 which grip the sides of the seat. The work surface 10 may have recesses 14-16 for items such as papers, pens or a cup.
Patent GB-2376554-A (GB)
Title: Artificial language generation and evaluation
Inventor: BELROSE GUILLAUME
IPC: G10L15/06
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A method of generating an artificial language for use, for example, in human speech interfaces to devices involves using a genetic algorithm to evolve a population (30) of individuals (31) over a plurality of generations, the individuals forming or being used to form candidate artificial-language words. The method is carried in a manner favouring the production of artificial-language words which are more easily correctly recognised by a speech recognition system and have a familiarity to a human user. This is achieved, for example, by selecting words for evolution on the basis of an evaluation carried out using a fitness function that takes account both of correct recognition of candidate words when spoken to a speech recognition system (<I>f</I>1), and the similarity of candidate words to words in a set of user-favourite words (<I>f</I>2).
Patent GB-2363473-A (GB)
Title: Forming and optical source and receiver pair
Inventor: WIDMAN MICHAEL
IPC: H01S5/00
Filed: 1997-07-14
Abstract: A method is provided for forming an optical source/receiver pair in which an optical source is placed on a lead frame 42 such that, in a powered condition, optical power from the source is directed perpendicularly to the plane of the lead frame 42. The frame is provided with alignment holes 50 oriented in relation to the optical source. An optical fiber 26 is positioned in an optical fiber carrier 14 having a front face 28 such that a free end of the optical fiber 26 is substantially even with the front face 28, the optical fiber carrier 14 having alignment holes 32 receiving pins 34. The fiber optical carrier 14 is located in juxtaposition to the lead frame 42 such that the pins 34 are in mating engagement with the alignment holes 50 to thereby align the optical fiber 26 with the optical source. Preferably the alignment means are a pin and hole pair.
Patent GB-2380083-A (GB)
Title: Combined scanner and printer.
Inventor: THILLAINAYAGAM VIDHYA RAJESWAR
IPC: H04N1/107
Filed: 2001-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic scanner with printing capabilities. The device can input information from documents and, with the use of computer software, can analyse the data and print any resulting information such as a code or other text back onto the same document. It can be made as a sheet-fed device (see Figure 2) or a hand-held device for individual documents. The hand-held device may comprise a print head 1, handle 2, scanner head 3, wheels 4 (which may be motorised to drive the device) and a window 5 to facilitate positioning on text. Lights 6 may be used to indicate scanner operations, or alternatively an LED screen may be used. The scanner may be battery powered, and may include a removable memory. The documents may also be read and sorted into collection trays in a further embodiment. Thus many documents (mixed as to size, type of paper and ink) can be dealt with quickly as a batch. So for example, invoices from different suppliers can be processed into accounting records and a code printed back onto the invoice.
Patent GB-2373330-A (GB)
Title: A swallowable medical data sensor and recorder capsule
Inventor: MARSHALL DANIEL R
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An swallowable data sensing and recording medical device comprises a capsule 10 including a sensing module 14, a recording module 16 and a power supply 60. The sensing module detects one or more biological conditions within a body and the recording module includes an atomic resolution storage device. The recording module may incorporate programmable logic 58. Data is sensed internally and retrieved from the memory when the capsule has exited the body. The capsule may also include wireless communication 62 for transmitting data and receiving control instructions whilst within the body. Thus recorded data may be retrieved from the module once the capsule has exited or it may transmitted out of the body (or a combination of both). The embodiment shows use of the capsule device in the human digestive tract. A method of recording data internally using this medical device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2369386-A (GB)
Title: Ground sweeping rotary brush and bucket assembly
Inventor: LEE DENNIS FREDERICK
IPC: E01H1/04
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: The assembly includes a bucket 10 with a wall provided across a lower region of its open face which forms a barrier that prevents debris and liquid material that has been deposited in the bucket from falling therefrom, with the brush 46 being rotated about an axis parallel to and spaced from the wall so that debris and liquid picked up by the brush is flung over the wall. An inclined surface is preferably provided ahead of the wall to deflect material with a low trajectory into a steeper path so that it clears the wall while a cover provided over the brush acts to deflect material downwards and into the bucket. Preferably the brush rotates so that it is moving away from the bucket at the point where it touches the ground so that it carries material away from the bucket and then, in conjunction with the cover, up and over such that the material is then thrown from the brush back in to the bucket, preferably with the aid of a striker bar which engages the bristles of the brush as it rotates. The wall is preferably 10-20 centimetres high, has a lip inclined back towards the brush, is moveable relative to the bucket so as to enable the bucket to be emptied and may be adjustably secured to a sub-frame that is in turn connected to a main frame that is secured to the bucket. The system may include supports such as skids or castor wheels that help support the main frame at a set height off the ground and secondary supports used to hold the brush off the ground when the assembly is disconnected from e.g. a tractor.
Patent GB-2382447-A (GB)
Title: Coin-operated game machine
Inventor: MULLERS FRANS
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A player-operable coin-operated entertainment machine has a main game which can result in an award. This may involve rotatable reels (9) which select and display a combination of symbols. Instead of taking a payout of the award, the player can sacrifice half the award and gamble the remainder, by pressing a button (18). A winning gamble results in an award, and the player can continue gambling in repeat stages until a gamble has a losing outcome whereupon accumulated gamble awards are paid out to the player.
Patent GB-2383071-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: JONES ARTHUR LESLIE
IPC: E03D11/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A flood barrier protecting a building aperture 11 comprises a frame 13, 14, 15 attached to a property 10 in a sealed manner, a panel 17 sealed to the frame and a means to secure the barrier to the property. The securing means for the frame to the house may be screw fittings 16 or sealant. Preferably the channel-shape frame has resilient flanges 18, 19 directed towards each other, serving to seal the frame against the panel. The panel structure may be a honeycomb reinforcing material spaced between two sheets. Preferably, the barrier has a plurality of removable panels, and H-shaped sealing members (28, Fig7) may seal between the panels. Also defined is a flood barrier comprising a deformable sealing member and a pair of rigid plates with a screw means between the plates to give lateral deformation of the sealing member (Fig 11). A further invention is defined comprising a non-return valve in a liquid flow pipe, to prevent flood flow from outside into a property (Fig 12).
Patent GB-2383221-A (GB)
Title: Method of identifying a codeword used as a watermark
Inventor: PELLY JASON CHARLES
IPC: H04N1/41
Filed: 2001-12-13
Abstract: A watermarking system comprises an encoding data processor operable to generate at least one marked version of an original item of material by introducing one of a predetermined set of code words into a copy of the original material item. The code words are generated from a pseudo-random number generator initialised to a seed value. The seed value is used to identify the marked material item, from the code word produced from the seed value. The watermarking system also includes a detecting data processor operable to identify a particular marked copy of the material item by recovering a code word from the marked material item and correlating all code words in the set of code words with the recovered code word. The detecting data processing apparatus also includes a registration processor operable to associate samples of the original material item with corresponding samples of the marked material item to which corresponding code word coefficients may have been added. By registering the original material item with the marked material item, a likelihood of correctly identifying the version of the marked material item is improved, reducing a false negative detection probability.
Patent GB-2382989-A (GB)
Title: Polyurethane foam cavity wound dressings
Inventor: ADDISON DEBORAH
IPC: A61L15/26
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A wound dressing comprising an elongate spiral roll (1) of a polyurethane foam. Also provided is a method of preparing such dressings comprising the steps of: providing a foaming mixture comprising an isocyanate-capped prepolymer and a foaming agent; casting the foaming mixture into a sheet; and rolling up the sheet into a spiral roll before curing of the polyurethane is complete. The roll (1) preferably has a diameter of about 2 - 20 mm, a length of about 20 - 1000 mm and from 2 to about 20 layers.
Patent GB-2384814-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding double coupler
Inventor: BHASIN DAVINDER
IPC: E04G7/14
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A scaffold fitting which has a metal body 1 formed from a pressed blank providing the means to mount a pair of transversely opposed drop-forged metal securing clips 2 and respectively, a pair of metal eyebolts 3. For use in clamping a pair of scaffold members in a transverse relationship. The drop-forged securing clips 2 provide a slot 10 and recess to enable easy location of eyebolt 3. The said recess 9 also safely confines the movement of the eyebolt 3 before it is fully tightened. In its opened state, the drop-forged securing clip 2 by means of a wedge 12 shaped section, provides the facility to rest a scaffold member onto the fitting.
Patent GB-2385627-A (GB)
Title: Window with triangular prisms
Inventor: MCHARDY DUNCAN
IPC: E06B9/52
Filed: 2002-02-23
Abstract: Bars 1,2 which are triangular prisms in cross section and may be made of glass or plastics are applied to a window pane. It is stated that the resulting refracted light repels flies from the room.
Patent GB-2389155-A (GB)
Title: Torque converter
Inventor: EVANS SIMON JAMES PETER
IPC: F16H61/14
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A vehicle having a torque converter 200, with an input shaft 201 driven by an engine 6 and connected to an impeller 241 and an output shaft 203 connected to a turbine 244, torque being transmitted between the impeller 241 and the turbine 244 hydrokinetically by fluid and a reactor member (245, Fig.8b) in the fluid path and there being a lock up clutch 250 which, when in an operative condition, connects the torque converter 200 for direct drive without torque conversion between the input shaft 201 and the output shaft 203 and which, when in an inoperative condition, permits of drive though the torque converter 200 with torque conversion.