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Patent GB-2357191-A (GB)
Title: Flyback transformer
Inventor: NOMURA TAKESHI
IPC: H01F38/42
Filed: 1998-01-29
Abstract: A flyback transformer comprises a high voltage output arrangement 22p and a high voltage capacitor which include connection portions 11p, 22pa that are arranged such that the said output arrangement 22p and capacitor may be interconnected by pushing the connection portions 11p, 22pa together. The capacitor may have an electrically conductive rubber connection portion 11p and the output arrangement may have a needle shaped connection portion 22pa. The output arrangement 22p may be a single metal piece with a number of connection portions 22pa, 22pb. Also disclosed is a flyback transformer comprising a high voltage output unit and a fixing plate in which the fixing plate includes clamping portions which clamp onto a portion of the high voltage output unit (see figs.9 - 13). A method of manufacturing such a transformer is also disclosed. The above arrangements allow reliable automated assembly of a flyback transformer without the need for soldering or the need to check for bad connections or joints that may leak during epoxy impregnation.
Patent GB-2372723-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating workpiece in screen printing apparatus
Inventor: CLASPER SIMON GARY
IPC: B41F15/18
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A method of screen printing a viscous material, e.g. solder, onto a workpiece, e.g a printed circuit board comprises the steps of providing a workpiece 44 beneath a printing screen with a plurality of holes through which viscous material is to be printed and locally vibrating regions of the workpiece 44. Preferably the workpiece is vibrated only during the printing operation. Local vibration are provided by one or more vibrating supports 2 of the workpiece, each having a surface that both supports and vibrated the workpiece. The vibrating supports 2 and interspersed between conventional support pillars 48. The vibrating support 2 may be mounted to the printing apparatus by a magnet. The support may be a transducer (12, figures 2-4) or electro-magnet. The invention allows for the ration between diameter of the holes in the screen and the thickness of the screen of be less than 1.5 and prevents solder from adhering to the screen instead of the workpiece.
Patent GB-2373807-A (GB)
Title: Flood prevention barrier
Inventor: PADMORE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A flood prevention barrier comprises a body 10 in the form of a box-shaped vessel enclosed at both ends and constructed from a waterproof and flexible material. The body is adapted to become rigid when filled with water and has openings 18 provided to allow it to be filled. Means 16 for ensuring a watertight seal when the barrier is placed flush against adjacent objects are also provided. The barrier may be have a removable top surface 20 and may incorporate internal strengthening straps or wires 14. Flaps 16 may be provided on the barrier for securing it to additional barriers, while loops may be attached around the bottom outside edge of the barrier so that it can be fixed in place with skewers or ropes.
Patent GB-2373917-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus And Method for Producing a Plurality of Coherent Light Outputs
Inventor: DUTHIE PETER JOHN
IPC: H01S5/026
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: Apparatus for the production of a plurality of coherent light outputs of individually selectable predetermined discrete wavelengths has a first wavelength selectable integrated laser assembly 1, and a second wavelength selectable integrated laser assembly 2. A third laser 3 is capable of generating an output comprising a fixed and predetermined wavelength. A means is used to pass the output of the first and second selectable integrated lasers and the output of the third laser through a medium 4 which allows the outputs from the lasers to interact in a non-linear manner. A filter 6 is used to remove the light at the original wavelengths so to produce an output 7 comprising essentially new generated predetermined discrete wavelengths. The medium 4 may comprise a four wave mixer. The number of wavelengths produced by the apparatus corresponds to the product of the number of wavelengths producible by the two individually selectable lasers. A method of producing a plurality of predetermined selectable discreet wavelengths of coherent light is also disclosed. The new generated predetermined discrete wavelengths may be modulated in response to data a stream 9. In place of the two selectable lasers, there may be three or more selectable lasers (12, 13, 17 see Figure 2), and there may be more than one fixed wavelength laser (33, 37 see Figure 3). Furthermore, the fixed and wavelength laser could be replaced with a multi-wavelength selectable laser. The filter may be a fixed wavelength filter such as a fibre Bragg grating or dielectric stack reflective or transmissive filter.
Patent GB-2376414-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for an air modifying agent
Inventor: SMITH NIGEL PETER
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: The invention provides a dispenser 5 for dispensing an air modifying agent such as, for example, an air freshener, insecticide or odour neutralizer. The dispenser includes a base 6, and a carrier 7 loosely connected to the base, the air modifying agent being dispensed from the carrier. Repulsive means, preferably in the form of repelling magnets 16a, 16b, cause the carrier 7 to move away from the base 6 yet allow the carrier 7 to move about with respect to the surrounding atmosphere thus enhancing airflow over the carrier 7.
Patent GB-2362854-A (GB)
Title: Process and device for detecting web breaks
Inventor: FELLER BERNHARD
IPC: B65H26/02
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A web-fed rotary printing machine has a plurality of operating units 2-7 arranged one after another and having rollers 8, 9, 10 which co-operate directly or indirectly with the printing web 1 and can be driven synchronously. In order to detect web breaks with good reliability and short response times, a torque-monitoring device 16 is provided, which has inputs 17 for signals corresponding to the torque on at least one roller 8, 9, 10 in each operating unit 2-7 which co-operates directly or indirectly with the printing web 1. An output signal 18 associated with a web break is generated in the event of a sudden change in torque on at least one monitored member, preferably two opposite changes in adjacent units. The torque measurement can come directly from the cylinder motor 12.
Patent GB-2382753-A (GB)
Title: Encrypting video data, ensuring that all encrypted data values lie in a legal range
Inventor: PELLY JASON CHARLES
IPC: H04N7/167
Filed: 2001-12-03
Abstract: A range of 'legal' data values and a complementary range of 'illegal' data values exist. An encryption algorithm maps each possible clear value to an encrypted value. The encryption process may unfortunately map input clear legal values to encrypted illegal values. If this should occur the encrypted illegal values are substituted with legal values. In one embodiment illegal values are avoided by using the original clear value in unencrypted form if encrypting the original clear value would produce an in an illegal value. There are generally a plurality of unused clear values, each mapped to a different (and possibly legal) encrypted value. In an alternative embodiment each of the illegal encrypted values is replaced with a legal encrypted value mapped to an unused clear value. In this embodiment the unused clear values which are mapped to legal encrypted values are listed in numerical order, and correspondingly the legal encrypted values which are mapped to unused clear values are listed in numerical order and an illegal encrypted value mapped to the Nth element from the list of clear values is replaced with the Nth element from the list of legal encrypted values. Preferably the legal values are luminance values between 0 and 255. The method may be used to encrypt video data transmitted between a video player and a video projector.
Patent GB-2368257-A (GB)
Title: Processed cereal grains fortified with amino acid chelates
Inventor: CHRISTIANSEN EARL
IPC: A23L7/10
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: A composition and method of making a processed cereal piece fortified with a metal amino acid chelate is disclosed and described. A processed cereal piece and one or more metal amino acid chelates may be combined by either (1) admixing the metal amino acid chelate(s) into the dough, flour or other precursor prior to toasting and/or otherwise cooking; and/or (2) coating the processed cereal piece with the metal amino acid chelate(s).
Patent GB-2369277-A (GB)
Title: System of stacked communication units with intermediate connecting units
Inventor: POULTER ALAN ROGER
IPC: H04L12/931
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: A connecting unit (5) for use in a system comprising a 'stack' of network communication units (1-4) having a cascade connection has three ports (51-53) having lines for forwarding and receiving data packets and for forwarding and receiving control messages. The connecting unit increments a first signal value defining an identification number received by way of a control message at a first port (52), provides the received signal value by way of a control message to the third port (53) and provides the incremented signal value by way of a control message to the second port (51). The connecting unit also receives a second signal value defining an active unit count by way of a control message at the first port and provides the second signal value, incremented or not in dependence on a control message received at the third port in a control message at the second port (see e.g. Fig.7). The first signal values (UnitIDs) are used to establish the numbering of the units in the stack and the second signal values are used to compute a count of the 'active' units in the stack. A port to which an inactive or no communication unit is connected may be bypassed. The connecting unit permits "hot-swapping" of communication units.
Patent GB-2385069-A (GB)
Title: Installing architectural finishing components
Inventor: LAW IAN DOUGLAS
IPC: E06B1/02
Filed: 2002-02-11
Abstract: A method of building, and components therefor, comprising supplying a location component comprising a length of rigid material having formations therein, the formations comprising mounting points 28, 29 for attachment of a standard architectural building component (22, 32). The formations also provide a locating reference for general-purpose building or finishing materials used in the construction or finishing of a structural element of the building, such that subsequent attachment of the architectural finishing component to the locating component at the said predetermined position determines its position relative to the structure or fabric of the said structural element of the building. The locating components permit architectural finishing components such as doors and skirting boards to be installed by unskilled labourers, without adjustment. The architectural finishing component (22, 32) can be attached to the locating component using a double-ended pin (38; 138).
Patent GB-2377306-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for designing forms
Inventor: MILLER ROBERT A
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A form engine formats processed data in accordance with predetermined high level rules which use loose value trade-offs for formatting processed data. In a preferred embodiment, loose value trade-offs are selected from a group including: fit all data on one page; clearly defined text columns; bold face first line of new text; and shrink photos proportionally with text. In an other preferred embodiment, sub level rules are added to loose value trade-offs.
Patent GB-2388412-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet
Inventor: JONES STEVEN VICTOR
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A blind rivet comprises a tubular body (18) having a flange (20) at an end, and a mandrel (30) having a stem (32) and a head (34). The head (34) of the mandrel (30) has a conical shoulder (38) between an outer diameter of the head (34) and the stem (32). The stem (32) has a weakened region (42) immediately adjacent the conical shoulder (38).
Patent GB-2381139-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle power distribution system
Inventor: TAMAI YASUHIRO
IPC: B60R16/03
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A power distributing system is provided with improved efficiency in converting a voltage of a power source and also reduced heat-generation. The power distributing apparatus 1 includes a power source part 4 generating a power source of a high voltage and a plurality of electronic control units 7 to which the power source part 4 supplies the power source of the high voltage through respective power lines 5, 8. The power lines 8 from the power source part 4 are connected with the electronic control units 7 through the intermediary of a plurality of intermediate connectors 9. Each intermediate connector 9 has a built-in converter 13 for converting the high voltage of 42V into an intermediate voltage of 12V. In each electronic control unit 7, a series regulator 14 is arranged to convert the intermediate voltage of 12V into a load voltage of 5V.
Patent GB-2378552-A (GB)
Title: A trading and auction system, and methods for the authentication of buyers and sellers and for the transmission of trading instructions
Inventor: MENDIOLA DENNIS
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-06-21
Abstract: A trading and auction system (10), and a method for the authentication of buyers and sellers and for the transmission of trading instructions in a trading and auction system (10) is disclosed. To register with the trading and auction system (10), a user must provide a unique identifier of a messaging-capable wireless device (22) belonging to the user. After assigning a password to the user, the trading and auction system (10) communicates the password to the user and receives a confirmation of said password from said user, with at least one of the steps of communicating the password and receiving a confirmation of the password being performed using the wireless device's messaging capability (22). The user's account or trading instruction is activated if the password is correct. The trading and auction system (10) assigns a unique identification number to each product or service for sale or auction. Messages are sent to a buyer's wireless device (22) concerning offers or bids made by that buyer in relation to a product or service, with the unique identification number of the product or service included in a "Sender" field of each message. The buyer can send further trading instructions for the product by simply replying to the received message and entering a trading instruction. The trading and auction system (10) processes messages concerning a buyer's trading instructions on a product or service from that buyer's wireless device (22) by: determining the product or service by extracting and recognizing the unique identification number of the product or service from a "Recipient" field of received messages; identifying the buyer by extracting and recognizing the unique identifier of the wireless device from the "Sender" field of each message and parsing a text body of each message to determine the buyer's trading instructions for that product or service.
Patent GB-2392140-A (GB)
Title: Mounting of cycle wheel between fork legs
Inventor: BALDWIN KENNETH WILLIAM
IPC: B62K25/02
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: The wheel has rolling bearings 24 at opposite ends of a hub 16 beyond spoke support flanges 20. Outer raceways 30 of the bearings 24 are de-mountably securable to the two legs 4 of the fork, and inner raceways 34 are mounted to the hub 16 so as to remain attached to the hub when the wheel is de-mounted from the fork. The hub 16 has first and second wheel bearing supports at opposite axial ends carrying the inner raceways 34 retained by screw caps 26 or the raceways have screw-threaded extensions engaged in the supports (Fig. 10). The wheel and rolling bearings can thereby be removed as a single unit from the fork when required. Each fork leg 4 has a releasable mounting comprising a quick release pivoted catch 8 providing an annular clamp. Each rolling bearing 24 is located in line with the fork leg to which it is attached, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the rolling bearing, and preferably is a sealed bearing.
Patent GB-2402462-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for a multiple step rocket
Inventor: NILSSON LARS
IPC: F02K9/76
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and an arrangement for, in multi-stage rockets (3) provided with a number of successively ignitable rocket engines (7, 13) arranged one in front of another in the flying direction of the rocket and joined together detachably with one another, each following rocket engine (13) in the ignition sequence depending, for its ignition, on being initiated after a preceding rocket engine (7) has been able to bun out, causing each preceding rocket engine (7) included in the ignition sequence to be jettisoned by virtue of the next engine having reached its working pressure. According to the invention, each preceding rocket engine is designed with a preferably conical guide part (11) which is directed forwards in the flying direction of the rocket and geometrically adapted to the exhaust nozzle (12) of the following rocket engine (13) and which, in the initial position, is fitted into said exhaust nozzle (12) and fixed in this position by means of at least one blocking part (15) which is deformable or capable of elastic recovery.
Patent GB-2391185-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer
Inventor: MERREN THOMAS OLIVER
IPC: G01N30/86
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed wherein a sample is combusted or pyrolysed and the combustion or pyrolysis products are ionised and mass analysed by a magnetic sector mass analyser. The mass chromatogram data is then processed by adding an offset to either the major isotope data or the minor isotope data. The offset is then varied until the sample isotopic ratio substantially equals the background isotopic ratio.
Patent GB-2394776-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic resonance machine with gradient coil coupled to support
Inventor: SCHUSTER JOHANN
IPC: A61B5/055
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A magnetic resonance machine (3) for examinations, preferably has a local gradient coil unit (1) (insert gradient coils). The driven support device (patient table) (5) of the magnetic resonance machine (3), using which the object to be examined can be inserted into the examination space (2) of the magnetic resonance machine (3), has a coupling instrument (6), using which a gradient coil unit (1) can be coupled to the support device (5) and can be moved into the examination space (2) by means of the driven support device (5). The gradient coil unit (1) is positioned in the examination space (2) by the patient table (5), and does not require its own drive.
Patent GB-2391735-A (GB)
Title: Miniaturising images for transmission in a message
Inventor: HALL JOHN M
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: An image file (78) is created, such as by scanning a document in a digital sending device (100). A corresponding text file (76) is created, such as by optical character recognition. Both are stored where they are retrievable through use of URLs. Miniaturized versions of both files are created. A message (84) is created including miniaturized versions of the files and URLs addressing the originals. The message (84) is sent to a wireless web-enabled device user. The message recipient can display (88) the miniaturized versions of files and thus determine whether to view the corresponding full versions using the also enclosed URLs.
Patent GB-2394754-A (GB)
Title: A shutter or door operating mechanism
Inventor: OWEN PATRICK DAVID
IPC: E05F15/10
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A shutter or door operating mechanism, comprising a member 13 for winding up and paying out a door closure member 30, a source of torque 17 and a coupling 22 between the source of torque 17 and the door closure member 30 adopted to prevent transmission of reverse torque. The operating mechanism may comprise reduction gearing 18, a clutch (not shown) or both. Preferably, the coupling 22 is a rotary coupling. In the embodiment of the accompanying figure, the operating mechanism may comprise a drive motor 17 as the source of torque 17.
Patent GB-2407040-A (GB)
Title: Anti-platelet aggregation composition
Inventor: SAEED SHEIKH ARSHAD
IPC: A61K31/60
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A composition comprising nimesulide and a sub-therapeutic dose of aspirin is provided. The composition can be used as an anti-platelet aggregation agent. The anti-aggregation effect of nimesulide and aspirin preferably produces a synergistic effect.
Patent GB-2397292-A (GB)
Title: Unidirectional brake for a winding mechanism
Inventor: KOSUGI AKIO
IPC: E06B9/50
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A winding mechanism (1) retains a sheet material (5) in a state in which the sheet material can be pulled out. The winding mechanism includes a winding shaft attached to one end of the sheet material, a force application device (2) that always applies a force to the winding shaft in a normal direction in which the sheet material is wound around the winding shaft, and a braking device (3) that applies a braking force to the winding shaft only in the normal direction. The mechanism is preferably used for a roller blind or a tonneau cover. The braking mechanism may include inner and outer revolution members (30,31), between which are planetary gears 33 engageable with an acurate rack (31g). A viscous fluid may fill the gap between the outer revolution member and a casing (32).
Patent GB-2409040-A (GB)
Title: Heart rate monitor with spoken audio output
Inventor: CHOW HON SING PETER
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A pulse rate monitor comprises a device 12 to detect successive heart beats (e.g. a chest belt) and a processor 11 that converts measured heart beat signals into a periodic spoken audio output via a speaker 16. The monitor generates a beats per minute (bpm) signal and gives a predetermined spoken output in dependence on this signal. The monitor may provide audio output related to an exercise regime and the processor may be incorporated into a radio, music player, watch etc. The processor may be hard wired or wirelessly connected to the monitor.
Patent GB-2394363-A (GB)
Title: Low-profile,multi-antenna module,and method of integration into a vehicle
Inventor: SIEVENPIPER DANIEL F
IPC: H01Q1/22
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A method of integrating a thin antenna module into a vehicle is disclosed. The thin antenna module comprises a high impedance surface with at least one antenna element disposed thereon. The method includes the steps of inserting the thin antenna module between a conductive layer and a dielectric layer located above a passenger compartment of said vehicle, and connecting at least one antenna element disposed on the high impedance surface to a receiver in said vehicle.
Patent GB-2410164-A (GB)
Title: Sound feature positioner
Inventor: ANDREWS ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04S7/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A music signal is supplied to a bandpass filter (15). The output of the filter is supplied to a first channel of a surround sound encoder (1) and the music signal is supplied to a second channel of the encoder. The encoded signal is supplied to a surround sound decoder (2) and then to an array of loudspeakers (3-6) for creating a soundfield (11) in a venue. The filter (15) extracts sufficient of the sound of, for example, a musical instrument and the encoder (1) allows the apparent location or direction of the extracted instrument to be placed and moved with respect to the soundfield (11).