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Patent GB-2385681-A (GB)
Title: Clock with elapsed time display
Inventor: BRADLEY CRISPIN
IPC: G04B19/06
Filed: 2002-01-31
Abstract: A clock 12 providing a visual indication of whether or not a particular action is due according to the real time of day, the clock comprising means for indicating real time 12, means for representing or inputting at least one elapsed time period 13-15 relative to real time and means for displaying whether the real time is within the selected elapsed time period. The elapsed periods can be one hour and can be coloured. The clock can be used with young children.
Patent GB-2385429-A (GB)
Title: Light System with several input conduits and one output conduit
Inventor: BOARD KENNETH
IPC: G02B6/28
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A light system having a pod junction device (1), input light transmission optical fibres (2), and an output light transmission optical fibre (3). Input and output optical fibres (2,3) can be coupled to the pod junction device (1) via a forward wall (4) of the pod junction device (1). The pod junction device (1) is configured such that light entering the interior of pod junction device (1) via the input light transmission fibres (2) can only escape via the light output transmission optical fibre (3). The concave rear wall (5) of pod junction device (1) can be provided with a concave reflective surface so that the input light is reflected into output light transmission optical fibre (3). Similarly a two or more tier system may also be used as shown in Fig 2. The light system is believed to have applications in consumer and domestic lighting displays and arrays and in telecommunications.
Patent GB-2376523-A (GB)
Title: Multiple measurements borehole detector with segmented sensors
Inventor: WRAIGHT PETER D
IPC: G01V5/14
Filed: 2002-03-18
Abstract: A system (10) for detecting radiation in a wellbore comprising an elongated support member, adapted for disposal within the wellbore, and radiation detectors (14, 12, 16) mounted on the said support member. At least one of the detectors detects gamma ray and at least one of the detectors is segmented (Fig. 2A) to provide focussed sensitivity or adapted to provide multiple radiation measurements. At least one of segmented detectors comprises a plurality of scintillation segments joined together, having an opaque reflecting barrier (22, Fig 2A) disposed between the segments. Multiple measuring may comprise disposing one detector within another radiation detector. The system may comprise controllable neutron source, or a marker /tracer material disposed within the wellbore.
Patent GB-2387535-A (GB)
Title: A reclining airline seat
Inventor: ROBINSON DOMINIC JAMES
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: An adjustable seat particularly suitable for passengers on commercial aircraft comprises a backrest portion 8 coupled at its upper portion to a first guide 2 inclined at a first angle to the horizontal to constrain the back rest portion at the point of coupling, for movement along said first guide, a seat portion 5 pivotally coupled to a lower portion of the back rest portion and coupled to a second guide 1 inclined at a second angle to the horizontal such that as it moves along the second guide 1 the attitude of the seat portion remains substantially constant, the said second angle being smaller than the first angle.
Patent GB-2372822-A (GB)
Title: Automotive seatbelt retractor system with abnormality detection
Inventor: MIDORIKAWA YUKINORI
IPC: B60R22/46
Filed: 1998-12-16
Abstract: A seatbelt retractor system comprises an electric retractor having a driving means, such as DC motor 10, for retracting and protracting the seatbelt 8, a control means 14, a fault warning device 17, a retractor driving motor current sensor, a temperature sensor 19, a seatbelt tension sensor 9 and a retractor torque sensor 4. The temperature sensor measures the temperature of the driving means or the temperature in the vicinity of the driving means. If the control means detects an abnormality via the sensors, the supply voltage to the motor is decreased. The system reports an abnormality or fault if the tension, torque, temperature or current exceeds a predetermined value for longer that a predetermined time period. (See control flowcharts of figures 11 to 15).
Patent GB-2372186-A (GB)
Title: Integrity check values (icv) based on pseudorandom binary matrices
Inventor: DAVIS DEREK L
IPC: H04L9/32
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: An electronic system and method for providing secure communications between devices. The secure communications are maintained through use of an integrity check value (ICV) that accompanies a message. The ICV is used to determine whether the contents of a message have been modified during transmission. An efficient technique for producing the ICV involves bitwise arithmetic operations and "exclusive OR" operations between data associated with the message (in its non-encrypted format) and coefficients of a matrix. The "coefficients" are selected bits from a pseudo-random data stream created by a cipher engine from keying material used in communications between the devices.
Patent GB-2392923-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine with ultrasonic means
Inventor: MEADOWS PHILIP DAVID
IPC: D06F19/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A wash basket 14 is located in a cylindrical wash tub 15 of a laundry machine 10. A sidewall 16 of the basket contains two submersible housings 30 and 32 for locating a bank of ultrasonic transducers 34 and 36. The submersible housings consist of an elongate chamber with a rhomboidal cross-section. A generator 56 produces ultrasonic waves emitted by an active face 40 and 42 of the transducers into a wash liquid. The transducers may be piezoelectric and power may be delivered to the generator by means of a commutator. The wash basket of the machine may be mounted on a vertical or horizontal axis.
Patent GB-2392794-A (GB)
Title: Device for selecting a programme using a single, manually operable member
Inventor: FROUIN LAURENT
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A device, an apparatus and a method for selecting a programme from a plurality of programmes which may be in a plurality of different data streams, which is able to select a programme from the plurality of programmes within the network based on operations of a manually operable means so that the specific manual operations of a single manually operable member is able to cause a selection of the programme from a plurality of programmes within one data stream and a selection of the data stream from the plurality of different data streams. Accordingly, the user of the network can select a desired programme very naturally without being conscious of the different data streams. The device may be a remote control and the manually operable member an increment or decrement key.
Patent GB-2383428-A (GB)
Title: Image projection of reflective display using photodiode array light source
Inventor: LI HSIAO YI
IPC: G03B21/14
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: An image projection device has at least one photodiode array light source 11, at least one polarising beam splitter 12,20 and at least one reflective display panel 30. The light source may be a circuit board beaming red, green and blue photodiodes on one or both sides of the board. Light control circuitry is disclosed. Reflector 13, wave retardation (half wave) plate 14 and projection module 40 are shown. The reflector 13 and second polarising beam splitter 12 may be replaced by a photoguider (18, Figs 6,11) or prism (16, Fig 9).
Patent GB-2387224-A (GB)
Title: Identifying well-logging tool path from centroids of a quality factor
Inventor: RADKE R J
IPC: E21B47/08
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: The system comprises a well logging tool having at least one detector for acquiring measurements of at least one formation property in a plurality of azimuthal sectors (e.g. 1 to 16). A processor calculates a quality factor from the measurements of the at least one formation property in each of the plurality of azimuthal sectors. Centroids of quality factors, are then determined to identify a tool path from these centroids. The processor also computes corrected measurements by averaging the acquired measurements in a selected number of azimuthal sectors adjacent the tool path. The measurement of the formation property may comprise a gamma-gamma density measurement, which in turn may comprise bulk density or compensated bulk density and photoelectric absorption cross section. The quality factor may comprise parameterizing the measurements according to at least one factor selected from a spine factor, rib factor and a volumetric photoelectric factor. Identifying the centroids may be performed with a Fourier expansion function.
Patent GB-2399959-A (GB)
Title: A frequency synthesiser and a method of modifying a frequency therefor
Inventor: TURNER NEIL
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2003-03-22
Abstract: The invention relates to frequency synthesiser. The frequency synthesizer comprises a voltage controlled oscillator (VCO) (5); a frequency divider (6) connected to the output of the VCO (5), a phase detector (2) comparing a reference frequency with the divided VCO output frequency and a loop filter filtering the error signal to provide a VCO control signal. The frequency synthesizer further comprises a controller (8) which is operable to enter the frequency synthesizer into an open loop operation mode and into a closed loop operation mode. In the open loop operation mode, the controller (8) changes the VCO output frequency by biasing the loop filter (4). When a frequency match between the reference frequency and the divided VCO input signal is detected, the controller (8) enters the frequency synthesizer into the closed loop operation mode. The controller (8) furthermore sets the reference frequency and the divide ratio of the divider (6) differently in the open loop operation mode and the closed loop operation mode.
Patent GB-2383901-A (GB)
Title: A dual frequency antenna
Inventor: LEISTEN OLIVER PAUL
IPC: H01Q5/371
Filed: 2000-05-24
Abstract: A dielectrically-loaded antenna for operation at frequencies in excess of 200 MHz includes an antenna element structure disposed on a high dielectric constant core 12, which element structure comprises a pair of laterally opposed groups 10AB, 10CD of helical antenna elements. Each group comprises first and second mutually adjacent elements, of different widths providing looped conductive paths on the antenna, formed by the first elements of each group and the second elements of each group respectively, which resonate at differing respective resonant frequencies to yield a relatively wide operating bandwidth. The helical elements of each group define, between them, part of an elongate channel 11AB, 11CD which has an overall electrical length in the region of n  g  /2 within the operating frequency band to provide isolation between the looped conductive paths. The major part of each such channel is located between the elements so as to minimise intrusion into other conducting parts of the antenna.
Patent GB-2390824-A (GB)
Title: Bubble generating assembly.
Inventor: THAI DOUGLAS
IPC: A63H33/28
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A bubble generating assembly has a housing, a container coupled to the housing and retaining bubble solution, a trigger mechanism, a bubble generating device, a tubing that couples the interior of the container with the bubble generating device, a stationary wiping bar that is fixed to the housing, and a link assembly housed inside the housing. The link assembly couples the trigger mechanism and the bubble generating device in a manner in which actuation of the trigger mechanism causes the bubble generating device to move past the wiping bar and to contact the wiping bar, so as to create a film of bubble solution across the bubble generating device.
Patent GB-2402097-A (GB)
Title: Adapter for rotary hammer drills
Inventor: DIX ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B25D17/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: An adapter (3, fig 1) for attachment to a rotary hammer action drill 1, comprises means 31 for absorbing the rotary action of the drill and providing an output of purely reciprocal action. Preferably the adapter comprises a body member adapted for attachment to a non-rotary part of a rotary hammer, and a bore extending within the body to receive the rotary part of the drill. Bit means 29 may be provided for insertion into the chuck of the drill, which is locatable within the adapter body so as to transmit the hammer action of the drill while rotating in the bore of the body so that only the hammer action is transmitted to the adapter body. The hammer action may be transmitted from the bit means to the body member and then to a tool 5 secured to the adapter, or the hammer action may be transmitted directly to a tool secured to the body member (see figs 4 and 5).
Patent GB-2391019-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus on a textile fibre processing machine for inspecting and evaluating fibre material
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: G01N21/898
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: In an apparatus for inspecting and evaluating fibre material, for example a sliver or fleece, an opto-electronic system 15, is provided across the width of a textile machine and scans the moving fibre material 16 and converts the measured values into electronic signals. The system 15 is in communication with an image-evaluating device which evaluates the raw data of the system 15. In order to produce an apparatus that is space-saving and permits a lower overall height (a) combined with at least the same image quality, two or more imaging devices 15a to 15n are provided side by side and, in relation to the unit of width, the number of cameras increases as the distance between objective and fibre sliver decreases. Also described is a system in which moving sensors scan stationary fibre material, for example bales (fig 15).
Patent GB-2394604-A (GB)
Title: Steering wheel rotary connector
Inventor: DUROCHER DANIEL J
IPC: H01R13/631
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A rotary connector 100 for electrically connecting a device 220, mounted on a steering wheel 14, with a steering column 16. The rotary connector 100 comprising a housing 110, which also forms a part of the rear cover 60 of the steering wheel 14, a base 130 connected to the housing 110 and rotatable thereto, and a flexible cable 150 coiled in an annular space defined by the housing 110 and the base 130. A first end of the flexible cable 150 is provided with an electrical connector 210 which comprises a first connector piece 212 and a second connector piece 214, wherein the first connector piece 212, the housing 110 and the rear cover 60 are moulded as a single piece of plastic. A second end of the flexible cable 150 may further have a second electrical connector 230 comprising a third connector piece 232 and a fourth connector piece 234.
Patent GB-2407909-A (GB)
Title: Multilingual electronic tube map.
Inventor: AKOBOLA WEMBA
IPC: G09B29/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A digital map of the underground consists of a screen which demonstrates the journey for the user. A dialogue box is provided which will explain to the user how to get to their destination and this explanation is translated into many languages. The dialogue box tells the user, either by writing or speaking, when to change train lines, whether or not any lines are shut and alternative ways of travel. The map could be coin operated and there could be an option to print instructions for the user. Flashing lights may indicate where a change of trains is required and/or to indicate lines as they are being mentioned in the dialogue box. A touch sensitive panel may be provided which lists all available destinations.
Patent GB-2397124-A (GB)
Title: Estimating a formation porosity as a function of the adjusted near count rate and adjusted far count rate
Inventor: VALANT-SPAIGHT BONNIE
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A method for estimating the porosity of a formation. The method involves detections from two emitted-particle count detectors, and one particle emitter such as neutron source. The method comprises the steps of: obtaining a near count rate in water 310; obtaining a far count rate in water 312; obtaining a near count in the formation 314 and a corresponding far count rate in the formation 316; subtracting the near count rate in water from the near count rate in the formation to form an adjusted near count rate; subtracting the far count rate in water from the far count rate in the formation to form an adjusted far count rate; estimating a formation porosity value as a function of the adjusted near count rate and adjusted far count rate. The method may also include applying a transfer function to the adjusted near and far count rates 320. The method may be performed by a system that has a processing unit (150, fig. 1B) whose computer interface, and memory are directed by a computer program. The system may be integrated in a well-logging tool.
Patent GB-2408938-A (GB)
Title: Improved bearing compound of sandwich construction with layered stiffness for use in joint prosthesis
Inventor: SHIRANDAMI ROOZBEH
IPC: A61F2/32
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: The present design attempts to overcome some of the problems associated with existing bearing components used in total joint replacement procedures such as the accetabular cup in the total hip replacement and the bearing component in the total knee replacement. It addresses the mechanisms of load transfer and wear between the articulating surfaces of the prostheses and the bearing component by mimicking as closes as technologically possible the structural function, surface stiffness and properties of an intact articulating surfaces of a healthy joint, to prevent loosening of the prosthetic component and reduce wear of the articulating surfaces. The proposed design overcomes the problem associated with wear by utilising an intermediate bearing component with sandwich structure in which the bearing surfaces are comprised high surface stiffness to overcome the problems associated with wear while the inner core layer of the sandwich is formed of soft material to dampen the dynamic shock loads caused at the joint by every day human activity. With reference to Figure 1, in one embodiment, the proposed intermediate bearing component (10) is comprised of a first layer (11) and second layer (13) which define the outer surfaces of the said intermediate bearing-component (10) with elastic moduli and hardness E1, E2 and H1 and H2 respectively. Inner third layer (12) having elastic modulus and hardness E3 and H3 is sandwiched between the two layers (11 and 13) and bonded thereto at the inner surfaces (18 and 19) of the said layers (11 and 13) to form a layered sandwich structure such that E3 < E1 and E2, and H3 > H1 and H2. The said inner surfaces may be provided with shear keys (20 and 21) and/or have micro porous structure to provide mechanical key between the said surfaces and the inner core (12).
Patent GB-2393660-A (GB)
Title: Covered stents
Inventor: RICHTER JACOB
IPC: A61F2/07
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: An expandable stent suitable for implantation in a lumen is covered with a biological material. A strip 50 of pericardium is helically wound around a supporting stent 54 while the stent is in a compressed state. When the stent is expanded, the strip unwinds, but maintains full coverage of the stent. Interlocking edges 62, 64 are formed on the strip of pericardium to maintain full coverage of the stent.
Patent GB-2398467-A (GB)
Title: A DAB receiver uses segmentation numbers to assign locations in memory to segments containing multimedia data transmitted using the MOT protocol
Inventor: KIEHNE A HOLGER
IPC: H04H20/30
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A method for reconstructing multimedia object data in a digital-audio-broadcast (DAB) receiver. The data are transmitted using the multimedia-object-transfer (MOT) protocol in a segmented manner. Data segments (K-SEG, R-SEG) have for header data and root data respectively segment numbers (x) corresponding to their sequence in the header portion or root portion of the associated multimedia object. The segment numbers are provided in headers (SK) attached to each segment. The received data segments (SEG) are stored in a data memory (8) in a memory position which is chosen, depending on the segment number (x) and the data segment size (n), in such a manner that the data segments (SEG) of the header portion or root portion of a multimedia object are stored in the memory region continuously one after the other in the sequence of segment numbers (x). The need for intermediate buffer storage is eliminated and time delays are reduced.
Patent GB-2398879-A (GB)
Title: Determination of rotational offset between two borehole gravity measurement devices
Inventor: MCELHINNEY GRAHAM
IPC: E21B47/022
Filed: 2004-02-18
Abstract: A method for determining rotational offset between first 110 and second 120 gravity measurement devices (or sensor sets) deployed on a downhole tool is disclosed. The method includes positioning the tool in a previously surveyed section of a borehole that provides a historical survey including at least three previously surveyed azimuthal reference points and utilizing the gravity measurement devices e.g. accelerometers to determine local azimuths at three or more sites in the previously surveyed section of the borehole. The method further includes comparing local azimuths with the historical survey and determining a rotational offset between the measurement devices that gives a best fit between local azimuths and the historical survey. A system adapted to execute the disclosed method and a computer system including computer-readable logic configured to instruct a processor to execute the disclosed method are also provided. The performance of primary sensors such as accelerometers may be enhanced by supplemental information from a secondary sensor, such as a magnetometer.
Patent GB-2411245-A (GB)
Title: Going meter
Inventor: ATTENBURROW DONALD PERCY
IPC: E02D1/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: A method and apparatus for predicting the going of a racecourse is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of measuring the yield stress at the turf surface, measuring the water tension of the soil at two depths at predetermined intervals over a period of time, and predicting the going of the racecourse based on these measurements. The yield stress is measured by means of a device including a probe (16) having a flat end surface (19) having an area of approximately 1 cm<2>.
Patent GB-2414406-A (GB)
Title: Injection device with locking mechanism
Inventor: BARROW-WILLIAMS TIM
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An injection device (210) is described. A housing (212) receives a syringe and includes a return spring (226) for biasing the syringe from an extended position in which its needle (218) extends from the housing (212) to a retracted position in which the it does not. A drive spring (230) acts on a first drive element (232) and a second drive element (234) acts upon the syringe to advance it from its retracted position to its extended position and discharge its contents through the needle. The first drive element (232) is capable of movement relative to the second (234) once a nominal decoupling position has been reached. A release mechanism is activated when the first drive element (234) is further advanced to a nominal release position, to release the syringe (214) from the action of the drive spring (230), whereupon the return spring (226) restores the syringe (214) to its retracted position. A locking mechanism (337, 375) confines the returned syringe in its retracted position.