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Patent GB-2368727-A (GB)
Title: Control system for inductive loads of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ROETTGEN LESLIE A
IPC: H01F7/18
Filed: 1998-02-16
Abstract: Control system for first 12 and second 14 inductive loads includes a first switching device 302 connected to a power source and the first inductive load input 30, a second switching device 336 connecting the output of the first inductive load 46 to the input of the second inducive load 46 and coupled to a ground reference and a third switching device 348 connected to the output of the second inductive load 78 and a ground reference, the switching devices each being responsive to a separate control signals to control current flow through the first and second inductive loads.
Patent GB-2368921-A (GB)
Title: Optic fibre wellbore logging cable
Inventor: HA STEPHEN T
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 1998-08-04
Abstract: A wellbore cable has one or more fiber optic fibers 120, optionally with one or more fiber Bragg gratings thereon or therein, and has a hollow metal tube 118 through which extends loosely at least one fiber optic. The cable may have at least one fiber optic outside the hollow metal tube. Copper conductors 112, 113 are shown. Tube 118 may be made of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2369116-A (GB)
Title: A glass composition
Inventor: ALGAR BRIAN
IPC: A61K6/838
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: A glass composition having the general empirical formula given below, expressed in weight percent of the element: P: 16-24, F: 5-30, O: 20-40 and at least one of Na, K, Li or Al in an amount up to a total of 40 wt. % and optionally, up to 5 wt. % of boron and/or silica. The composition may be used for the treatment and/or prevention of dental caries by providing a slow fluoride releasing device that may be attached to a tooth to release fluoride into the saliva of an individual.
Patent GB-2388628-A (GB)
Title: Sliding Bolt Lock for Container Doors
Inventor: RUBIDGE EDWARD
IPC: E05C7/00
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: The security of transport container doors can be enhanced by a lock that comprises two cylindrical sleeves. Each sleeve has two studs for securing it to a respective door of the container. A bolt carried in one sleeve is slidable into the other sleeve to secure the doors. The bolt can be locked in its extending locking position by padlocks or by seals used by customs authorities.
Patent GB-2387428-A (GB)
Title: Improved computer input device
Inventor: SELBY NATHAN JAMES JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: A computer input device comprises two chambers 52 and 54, separated by a wall 60. The ball 56 of the mouse or trackball is located in one chamber, while the electronics 58, 68 are situated in the other, water tight chamber. This arrangement prevents the ingress of fluids or contamination into the electronic systems used in such a device. The wall 60 comprises an optically permeable region or window 62, allowing the motion of the ball 56 to be detected by optical sensors 58 mounted in the enclosed chamber. Additionally, the invention relates to the positioning of the sensor(s) 58 within the sealed compartment. In order to reduce the depth of the device, the sensors may be positioned at a position B adjacent the ball 56, at an angle to the normal plane 80 of the installation, allowing installation of the device in more compact areas.
Patent GB-2393154-A (GB)
Title: Curtain airbag extending below vehicle window
Inventor: KRUSE DION
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A curtain airbag 1 is mounted in a vehicle 2 above at least one window 5,6 so that when inflated, at least two thirds of the lowermost edge 18,19 of the curtain 1 extends beneath the or each adjacent window 5,6. The curtain 1 comprises a plurality of inflatable cells 23,24,25. Preferably, the lower edge 18,19 extends 40 to 100mm, most preferably 50 to 60 mm, below the lowermost edge 8,9 of each window opening 5,6. A forward mounting point 16 and a rear mounting point may create a line of tension 17 past which the bottom of the curtain 1 preferably extends. A tensioning unit 31 may be provided at one of the anchoring points, connected to the curtain 1 by a strap. The curtain 1 may comprise a re-entrant feature 20 aligned with a vehicle post 4. A gas generator 14 may be provided towards the rear of the vehicle 2 and interior gaps beyond the ends of seams may allow venting between adjacent cells.
Patent GB-2393549-A (GB)
Title: Use of machine-readable identifiers to manage a structured cabling system
Inventor: GOODISON PAUL JAMES
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: Managing a structured cabling system, together with the attached equipment and devices, using a hand-held scanner to record moves, adds and changes by scanning machine-readable identifiers (e.g. bar-code labels) attached to structured cabling components such as active and passive communications equipment, cross-connects, patch cords, backbone connections and peripheral equipment. The system records or audits cross-connects by scanning the label of each port and cable in a cross-connect and correlating the cable identifiers to infer the connections. Complete end-to-end connections can be inferred in the same way, and the display of channels may be filtered to provide the most relevant details. The system can also provide a mechanism to record channel constraints to define which communications protocols (applications) can run over which categories of cabling, and the maximum channel length for a particular application and category. The system can provide warnings upon connection of components or completion of a channel. A database structure for the system (Fig. 1) is described.
Patent GB-2388867-A (GB)
Title: A gasket for a glazed roof
Inventor: ALLPORT BRIAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: A gasket <B>1</B> for use in the valley of a glazed roof comprises an elongate channel member of v-shaped cross section defined by wings <B>2, 4</B>. Each wing <B>2, 4</B> has an in use upper surface having a glazing stop <B>6</B> projecting from it. The glazing stops <B>6</B> have outer edges adapted to abut an edge of a glazing panel in use. The gasket <B>1</B> is adapted to be used on roof valleys having a variation in valley angle from 10{ to 45{ on either or both sides of the valley. The glazing stops <B>6</B> may be triangular in cross-section and the outer edges of the glazing stops <B>6</B> may form right angles with the in use upper surfaces of the wings <B>2</B>, <B>4</B>. The gasket <B>1</B> may be made from dual hard material with the part of the gasket <B>1</B> between and including the glazing stops <B>6</B> being made from 80 to 85 shore hardness material and the parts of the gasket <B>1</B> extending from the glazing stops <B>6</B> to outer free edges being made from 60 shore hardness material.
Patent GB-2387258-A (GB)
Title: Breakable post and cable circuit connected to warning lights
Inventor: HAWKINS THOMAS
IPC: B61L29/00
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: The circuit includes a series of posts each of which has a circuit breaker at the center and a perforated section horizontally through it. The post plugs into a socket using connector and socket pins on either a single stand (fig 1) or a triple socket stand (fig 2/3), where it is secured into place with two locking bolts. The circuit also includes cables 16 that plug into dual socketed break bars to form a longer cable, which is ended with a special attachment (fig 5). The posts and cables are connected via a power cable 28 which passes though a relay 29 to form the circuit. When a first part of the circuit is disconnected, the power source 30 continues though the second part of the circuit closing the switch 31 and activating the warning lights 32. The arrangement may be used to give a warning that a road vehicle may be obstructing a railway line. The post sockets may provide access apertures for test rods.
Patent GB-2393779-A (GB)
Title: Central heating radiator
Inventor: CILINGIR TURKER
IPC: F28F9/04
Filed: 2003-08-28
Abstract: In a radiator hot water enters a lower installation assembly (B) through a right hand spherical connector (10) and passes along a pipe (2) to an upper installation assembly (A). The water passes from the pipe (2) through a valve box and distributor (5) for a thermostatic valve (13) into the upper part of the panel radiator (1). The hot water then passes through the panel radiator (1) to a valve housing assembly (9) at the lower left hand side of the panel radiator and into a return pipe (3). The return water passes through the return pipe (3) to a left hand spherical connection (10) and thence into a conventional return pipe to the overall central heating system.
Patent GB-2408405-A (GB)
Title: Sonic emitter
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A sonic emitter comprises a transducer 4, eg a micro-speaker, in a housing. The transducer has an emission surface facing a frontal resonant cavity 7, 8 and an opposed surface facing a rear resonant cavity 6. An acoustic conduit 9 links the transducer 4 to a sound outlet S2. The emitter may be incorporated in a pendant or other fashion-related article, or a mobile phone, digital camera, portable games console or hand-held computer. The conduit 9 may be flared and the cavities may contain acoustic damping material.
Patent GB-2408484-A (GB)
Title: Mailer formed from a single sheet
Inventor: RUCK PETER LLOYD JOHN
IPC: B42D15/08
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A blank produced from a single piece of sheet material for forming into a mailer, which, when opened, has inserts in the form of separate sheets originally part of the single piece blank. First and second major areas 10,11 are hinged together at their common first edges 12 and form the outer surface of the mailer, when folded. First and second secondary areas 15,16 are hinged to the second edges 13,14 of the first and second major areas 10,11 respectively, so as to be foldable to overlie the respective major area. Perforations 26,27 are formed through the major and secondary areas 10,15 and 11,16 to each side of and generally parallel to each second edge 13,14 of the major areas. The blank is pre-printed with matter, the secondary areas 15,16 are folded to overlie the respective major areas 10,11 and the major areas are folded together about their common edges 12 to enclose the secondary areas 15,16. The secondary areas are then adhered together adjacent the second edges 13,14 such that opening the mailer by tearing away material along the perforations 26,27 frees the secondary areas 15,16 from the major areas 10,11. The blank may also include flaps 20,21, further flaps 22,23 and slots 28,29.
Patent GB-2397025-A (GB)
Title: Devices to deliver substances to the mucosa of the nose or mouth
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2004-01-02
Abstract: A delivery device and method for delivering substances as an aerosol to a subject via the nasal or oral mucosae. The delivery device comprising a nozzle for directing the aerosol at the mucosa, and a substance supply unit, characterised in that at least a fraction of the aerosol particles have a dimension and velocity such as to penetrate the mucosa. The nozzle may include a nosepiece which may be inflatable and has the effect of directing the aerosol at the mucosa. Actuation may be triggered in response to proximity to the mucosal surface or in response to breath or exhalation. A second delivery unit may deliver another substance to the other nostril. Also claimed is a delivery device comprising a nozzle and nosepiece wherein actuation is associated with initiation of the Hering-Breuer reflex by providing a flow of gas at the face of the user.
Patent GB-2409810-A (GB)
Title: Towelling cover for sun lounger
Inventor: NIAL JEAN
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2004-01-09
Abstract: A towel which has two elasticated ends 1, 2 enabling the towel to be fitted to a sun lounger ensuring all sitting and laying areas of the lounger are covered, and due to the elasticated ends which are fitted over the two ends, will be anchored in place.
Patent GB-2399955-A (GB)
Title: Docking station with lights
Inventor: BATTLES AMY E
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A docking station 14 for an electronic device 12 such as a digital camera, has illumination sources 16, 18. LED 16 illuminates in a steady green state when the camera is connected to a monitor 20, flashes when data is being transferred from the camera to the monitor, and is off or solid red when communication with the monitor is not possible. Likewise LED 18 corresponds to PC 22. The LEDs may illuminate buttons (34, Fig 2) and so may guide the user by showing which functions are available at any time. The docking station may have a controller (60, Fig 3) or may be controlled by the camera.
Patent GB-2413789-A (GB)
Title: Opening device for cosmetic compacts
Inventor: LIN PEI-LAIN
IPC: A45D40/22
Filed: 2004-05-08
Abstract: A cosmetic compact comprises a base (10) and a cover (20), connected pivotably together at their lower ends, and a U-shaped shackle-like member (30). The base (10) has a receiving space (11), for receiving cosmetic products, a ridge (15) located on the top thereof, and a recess (12) defined in the top and located in opposition to the ridge (12). The cover has a block (22) extending from the top thereon and is located in correspondence with the recess (12) of the base (10). The U-shaped shackle-like member (30) has a first end with a slot (34) defined therein, with the ridge (15) of the base (10) being received in the slot (34), and a second pushing end (31) for pushing the block (22) to pivot the cover (20) away from the base (10).
Patent GB-2403358-A (GB)
Title: Digital pre-distortion for the linearization of power amplifiers with asymmetrical characteristics
Inventor: VELLA-COLEIRO GEORGE PHILIP
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2004-05-17
Abstract: An input signal is pre-distorted to reduce spurious emissions resulting from subsequent signal amplification. Frequency-dependent pre-distortion is preferably implemented in combination with frequency-independent pre-distortion, where the frequency-dependent pre-distortion corresponds to amplifier distortion that has a magnitude that is proportional to the frequency offset from the carrier frequency and a Ò90{ phase shift on either side of the carrier frequency. The frequency-dependent pre-distortion is generated by differentiating waveforms corresponding to two different sets of pre-distortion parameters with respect to time. In one embodiment, one of the differentiated waveforms is applied to a positive-frequency filter and the other to a negative-frequency filter to generate positive- and negative-frequency pre-distortion signals, respectively, to account for asymmetries in the amplifier characteristics. In another embodiment, only one of the differentiated waveforms is applied to an asymmetric filter (i.e., either a positive-frequency filter or a negative-frequency filter).
Patent GB-2406839-A (GB)
Title: Gear lock anti-theft device
Inventor: PITISETTAKARN THANYALUK
IPC: B60K1/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The gear lock device of the present invention for an automatic gear system in a car with a non-straight-lined gear groove consists of two main components. One is a padlock 1 and the other is a locking latch 2 . Both components are designed in order to have a structure that can lock the gear 7 lever at a preferred position, such as a backward gear position and/or a neutral gear position. This structure is very rigid and can protect against robbery without the need for installation by drilling the car chassis and the installation is not required to be done by an expert. An attachment 3 comprising two half rings 4 and 5 is fixed to the gear lever 7 to engage the padlock 1 and the latch 2.
Patent GB-2403751-A (GB)
Title: Flowline jumper for subsea well
Inventor: LANGFORD GAWAIN
IPC: E21B43/40
Filed: 2003-02-06
Abstract: A subsea well system has a flowline jumper (23) that extends between components (15, 39) on the sea floor The jumper (23) has connectors (21, 37) on each end for connecting to the two components and has a curved portion. At least a portion of the jumper is buoyant to cause it to assume a vertical arcuate configuration when installed. One end of the jumper has a connector (21) that has a mandrel that guides into a mating socket formed on the end of an arm (29). The arm (29) is mounted to a ring (31) that can be rotated to various orientations.
Patent GB-2419071-A (GB)
Title: Method of sound signal restoration
Inventor: ELISEEV VLADIMIR IVANOVICH
IPC: G10L21/02
Filed: 2004-10-06
Abstract: The method of restoring a sound signal distorted at recording, reproducing, transferring and processing by various devices of a sound path is intended to make a sound signal adequate to the original signal. It is possible to restore a sound signal by subtracting a balance error out of a sound signal. The error of balance is characterized by the change in time in the process of the sound signal change. The error of balance is accumulated as the sum of amplitudes of a bipolar sound signal at every moment of time. At every moment of time only a part of the current error of balance is subtracted from a sound signal. It is possible to calculated a part (A) of the current balance error (S) 4 as A = S/T, where T is the interval of time determined by the minimal frequency of a sound signal. The offered method of restoring of a sound signal can be realized as separate applied programs as well as a program code used in programmed devices (Digital Sound Processor). The sound signal in these cases should be submitted as a digital code.
Patent GB-2420938-A (GB)
Title: Resource allocation for data services
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN J
IPC: H04J11/00
Filed: 2004-12-06
Abstract: A cellular communication system (100) comprises a network controller (113) having a first resource allocator (117) for allocating codes to a first set of calls in a cell. The network controller (113) is coupled to a base station (109) which comprises a second resource allocator (119) for allocating codes to a second set of calls in the cell. The first resource allocator (117) and the second resource allocator (119) share a code tree associated with the cell. The base station (109) comprises a code tree processor (209) that determines which codes are allocated by the first resource allocator (117) in response to call event signalling received from the network controller (113). The call event signalling may be related to a call setup, a call termination, a call handover and/or a call admission characteristic. The second resource allocator (119) allocates codes in response to the codes allocated by the first resource allocator (117) and in particular may allocate only codes not used by the first resource allocator (117).
Patent GB-2423381-A (GB)
Title: Distributing electronic content
Inventor: BALDACHIN JONATHON GUY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A virtual package for electronic content is disclosed. The virtual package comprises a first level of encryption that includes license information, allowing the author of the content to limit its use and enjoyment to only those who have made proper payment. An additional level of encryption allows splash pages containing branding and purchase information to be associated with the content and displayed once the content is opened on an end user's machine. Additionally, a distribution system is disclosed in which electronic catalogues of content can be maintained for different roles in the distribution chain. This allows branding information to be added to the electronic content for each point of the chain, and allows revenues from a sale to be correctly allotted following a sale.
Patent GB-2425901-A (GB)
Title: An electrical energy storage system
Inventor: HAJHASSON AHMED FADEL
IPC: H02J15/00
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: An electrical energy storage system in which some or all of the energy of the mains may be stored in a battery or batteries at a time when the energy is cheap or when there is low consumption in the grid. One or more timing devices 2 controls current from the mains 1 to an uninterrupted power supply system (UPS) 3 passing through metering 6 and house fuses 5. The load 4 is permanently connected to the system. The timer will allow the system to feed power from the mains at the period of cheapest electricity charge rates. The rest of the day the timer will disconnect the UPS from the mains. Such a system may also be linked to other power sources such as a diesel/ petrol generator, a wind turbine or a solar power system.
Patent GB-2415105-A (GB)
Title: Dual image display for a vehicle
Inventor: BURNHAM ROBERT J
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A display system 10 for automotive applications comprises a display controller 12, and a display screen 14 communicating with the controller 12 to provide both driver side images 16 and passenger side images 18. Preferably the passenger side image is not viewable by the driver. The controller 12 communicates with a driver information system 20, 26 to generate the driver side image 16, and a vehicle entertainment system 24 to provide a video signals for the passenger side images 18. The driver side image 16 may be based on video signals form the entertainment system 24 when a non-driving state of the vehicle is indicated by the controller. Preferably the driver information system includes a navigation system 20 and provides vehicle status information generating the driver side image 16. The passenger side image 18 may also be generated based on the driver information system 20, 26, and provides passenger access to functions that are restricted for the driver is provided. A corresponding method is also independently claimed.
Patent GB-2416342-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container
Inventor: SANDERS MARK JOHN
IPC: B65D8/14
Filed: 2005-06-01
Abstract: A collapsible container for holding liquids, such as milk or juice, or fluent solids, such as breakfast cereals or washing powder, has side walls which allow the user to reduce the height of the container so as to eliminate the air gap created above the remaining contents after some have been dispensed. The side walls of the container may be elasticated. Use of the container would enable easier storage and final disposal.
Patent GB-2415261-A (GB)
Title: Cable gripping current sensor
Inventor: ROBERTS MICHELLE
IPC: B60R21/01
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A sensor 100 for detecting current flowing though an insulated conductor comprises a housing hinged 104 at one side, a portion of a ferrite structure 106 in each part of the housing, a Hall Effect device 108 magnetically coupled to the ferrite structure, securing means 118a, 118b to lock the housing closed around and engaged with the insulation of the conductor and a screened wire 126 to transfer sensed signals to remote conditioning circuitry. The Hall sensor may be disposed between the two portions of the ferrite core or may be located in a slot 120 in one of the portions. The conditioning circuit may reduce the dc component of the sensed signal and digitise it. A window comparator may be used in processing the signal and a warning may be issued if the output indicates a fault. The sensor may be used to detect current flow in the firing circuit of a vehicle airbag.