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Patent GB-2356213-A (GB)
Title: Glass breaking device
Inventor: RHODES ALLAN
IPC: A62B3/00
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: A glass breaking device has a spring-loaded, sliding, pointed rod 4 within a housing 3. The device is preferably fixed directly into the glass or adjacent frame. When activated by a release mechanism 1, which may be a safety pin or a heat sensor, the rod, preferably a hardened steel pin, is ejected into the edge of the glass with sufficient force to break single or multiple glazing. In alternative embodiments, the ejection force maybe compressed air, hydraulic, explosive or electrical, there may be more than one rod, and the rod may be replaced by a hardened steel ball. Also disclosed is the device with an incorporated inflatable escape safety chute.
Patent GB-2354186-A (GB)
Title: Screen for edge of overflow weir
Inventor: HAIGH MALCOLM
IPC: E03F5/12
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: Screening apparatus comprises a screening element disposed adjacent a weir edge 12 of a channel in which a screenings/liquid mix flows normally beneath the level of the screening element, the screening element being provided internally of the channel and presenting a separation surface to the flow when swollen to a level at which it comes into contact with the screening element, so that any liquid passing over the weir edge has first passed through the screening element. As described the screening element is formed from a plurality of part-cylindrical plates 6 linked together into a closed loop 10 which passes around a a pair of sprockets 26, 28 one or more of which may be driven when the flow contacts the plates. A driven brush 34 may clean the plates and return screenings into the flow. The plates may have holes 6 mm. in diameter. The screening element may extend halfway across the flow channel and its open side may be closed by a fixed plate. In an alternative arrangement the brush 34 is dispensed with.
Patent GB-2364986-A (GB)
Title: Roof hoist
Inventor: MCGINTY JOHN FRANCIS
IPC: B66C23/74
Filed: 2000-07-19
Abstract: A mobile lifting device 10 comprises a dismantlable frame 20 mounted on wheels 19, 22 and supporting an elevated horizontal beam 16 which projects out beyond the perimeter of the frame. A load 44 is raised or lowered by means of a chainwinch 30, 40 depending from a trolley 27 running along the projecting part of the beam. The support framework is ballasted 43 with any convenient material to counterbalance the load; in a development, one or more containers of water 50 are used as ballast. The container 50 can be of plastic, having filling 53 and emptying 55 apertures and a sight gauge 60 graduated in terms of the safe working load of the lifting device and having a hook 57 so that it can be raised onto the roof before filling. The entire lifting device can be easily taken apart or erected for ease of placing it on the roof of a partly erected building.
Patent GB-2368838-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining the water in a swimming pool in a safe state
Inventor: MORRISON RICHARD CARTER
IPC: C02F1/461
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: Water 2 in a swimming pool 1 is maintained in a safe state by a maintaining the concentration of chlorine at a predetermined level by introducing chlorine in response to a signal from a free chlorine sensor 22, where the predetermined level is increased in response to a signal indicating the presence of chloroamines in the water. The concentration of chloramines maybe determined by comparing the outputs of the free chlorine sensor 22 and an oxidation reduction potential probe (ORP) sensor 23 or directly. The chlorine may be generated by an electrolytic cell 9, 10, 11. Carbon dioxide may be injected into the water to control the pH. This system maintains the swimming pool water in a safe state by helping to reduce the chloramine concentration.
Patent GB-2353740-A (GB)
Title: Multifunctional electrically and thermally conductive adhesive tape
Inventor: LIN DAVID
IPC: C09J7/28
Filed: 1999-06-29
Abstract: A multi-functional electrically and thermally conductive adhesive tape is described. The adhesive tape (32) at least has the following structures: a complex structure or a single structure having a plurality of protuberant holes or concavities (210) extended from one side of the complex structure or the single structure. Adhesive material (204) is coated on both sides or a single side of the complex structure or the single structure, wherein the adhesive layer (204) is an electrically and thermally conductive layer or an electrically non-conductive layer. The electrically non-conductive adhesive layer, depending on the practical application, can be chosen from any kind of adhesive material. The electrically conductive adhesive layer can be chosen from any kind of adhesive material doped with electrically and thermally conductive dopants.
Patent GB-2369463-A (GB)
Title: Determining a required inductance-current relationship for an inductor in a rectifier
Inventor: LEISTEN JOE
IPC: H02M1/12
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: Determining a required inductance-current relationship for a passive power factor correction (PFC) inductor 7 in a rectifier also containing bulk capacitors 5, for compliance with harmonic current regulations, i.e. so that the amplitudes of harmonic current waveforms in the rectifier circuit are maintained below a predetermined level. A resonance analysis method is employed to model the current flowing through the inductor 7 and the voltage across the capacitors 5. Each half duty cycle is divided into two operating intervals based upon the conduction state of the diode rectifier bridge 4, and differential equations that define the circuit operation during each of interval are generated (preferably using equivalent circuits) and solved. An expression for the input current waveform in terms of the inductance for a predetermined input voltage waveform, a predetermined capacitance and the load 3 drawing a predetermined current, is determined; the amplitudes of harmonic current waveforms constituting the calculated input current waveform are determined; and the inductor value is determined for which none of the amplitudes of the harmonic current waveforms exceed the predetermined level.
Patent GB-2357043-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball comprising a metal mantle having a hollow interior
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: A63B37/08
Filed: 1998-03-27
Abstract: A golf ball (100) and related methods of manufacturing are disclosed in which the golf ball (100) comprises one or more metal mantle layers (20) that define a hollow interior within the ball. The outer metal surface defines dimples. The golf ball (100) may also comprise an optional polymeric spherical substrate (30) inwardly disposed relative to the one or more metal mantle layers (20). The golf balls exhibit improved spin, feel, and acoustic properties. Furthermore, the one or more interior metal layers (20) prevent or at least significantly minimize, coefficient of restitution loss from the golf ball (100).
Patent GB-2373980-A (GB)
Title: Microwave turntable weighing system
Inventor: JONES NICHOLAS ROBERT
IPC: G01G19/56
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: The weighing system incorporates a turntable 1 which fits over the top of the hub 9, its weight is supported by the pushrod 2 which runs through the centre of hub 9 and rests on top of the electronic weighing device 7. Bearings 3 and 6 hold the hub 9 in place whilst enabling it to rotate. Key ways 13 in the hub 9 and a key 12 allow drive to be transmitted between the turntable 1 via the hub 9 from gear or pulley 4. When items are placed on the turntable 1 the weight reading at the electronic weighing device 7 can be shown in the microwave display window, means being provided for offset zeroing the display to account for container weight. Alternatively the container weight is stored in memory and used to calculate net weight.
Patent GB-2366114-A (GB)
Title: Anaglyphic production method using colour filtering.
Inventor: DAWSON MARK THOMAS
IPC: H04N13/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A production method for still or motion coloured anaglyphic 3D images in RGB format. Contrasts of the full spectrum are perceived within each colour channel via red/green-blue filter gels enabling a dynamic and balanced contrast with bright register and near total extinction of the opposing eyes view including bright colours and white. In one preferred embodiment, full colour is presented to both eyes simultaneously via stereoscopic channelling of anaglyphic primary colours viewed through synchronous presentations of electro-optic/anaglyphic filters. In an embodiment method, stereo image pairs are colour filtered and receive treatment to control brightness, eliminate ghosting, control colour saturation, blend the image pair and maximise colour contrasts. One embodiment enables concurrent perception of vertical and horizontal parallax where full colour to each eye is also achieved. 2D compatibility is also addressed. Another preferred embodiment enables a choice between two autostereoscopic programs from one image signal displayed anaglyphically on an autostereoscopic screen. Features of this invention enable the realization of an instant stereoscopic anaglyphic camera and also a quadrascopic anaglyphic camera.
Patent GB-2378307-A (GB)
Title: Data reader to detect markers in data tracks
Inventor: JIBRY RAFEL
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A data reader and method of reading data from a plurality of tracks 46-60 on a data containing medium having markers 62-76 placed within the data. The reader detects the markers 62-76 in the data of each track. The reader is arranged to determine if a marker has been missed on a track by the detection of markers on other tracks. If a predetermined period (N bits) has elapsed after detection of a marker 68 on a first track 52 it is determined that a marker should have been detected on other tracks. The embodiment shows a magnetic tape drive, but the data reader may be used in any storage device that records data in a plurality of tracks.
Patent GB-2379270-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle navigation system
Inventor: JONES ALAN HENRY
IPC: G01C21/36
Filed: 2001-09-01
Abstract: An on-board vehicle navigation system 1 is connected to a wireless message receiver, such as a cellular telephone (5). The system 1 includes an application 4 which checks each message received by the telephone 5. If the message is recognised as being intended for the navigation computer 1 the application 4 identifies the action which the message requires and an associated location in the message. The computer 1 then performs the appropriate action, for example to plan a route passing through the location. A method of performing an instruction for a navigation-associated action for an on-board navigation system is also claimed. The application also contains claims to a program for programming a computer to perform this method, a computer so programmed and a storage medium containing the programme.
Patent GB-2372578-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide device with recessed slab region
Inventor: VONSOVICI ADRIAN PETRU
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A semiconductor optical waveguide device comprises a semiconductor rib waveguide having an elongate rib portion 10 and slab regions 13 on immediately adjacent opposite lateral sides of the rib portion 10. The rib portion 10 extends above the slab regions 13 where, at least one of the slab regions 13 including a recess 36 spaced apart from the rib portion 10. A un-doped lateral wall 39 of the recess 36 provides a lateral boundary (referred to herein as "the recess lateral wall boundary") of the rib waveguide such that in use it laterally confines an optical wave propagated by the waveguide. One or more doped regions 18, 20 may be situated adjacent to the waveguide. The horizontal electrically insulating layer 14 may be made from silica and the substrate 16 may be made from silicon. Electrically conductive contacts 22, 24 made from metal can also be included, and are arranged in electrical contact with the doped regions 18, 20.
Patent GB-2364529-A (GB)
Title: Methods of high temperature infiltration of drill bits and infiltrating binder
Inventor: BUTCHER TRENT N
IPC: B22D19/06
Filed: 1999-08-13
Abstract: A method of directionally cooling a molten portion of a drilling-related component, comprising longitudinally increasing a cooling zone from an end of the drilling-related structure to encompass the entire drilling-related structure. An induction heating coil may be used in conjunction with infiltration of an iron-nickel binder into a refractory metal carbide matrix.
Patent GB-2373446-A (GB)
Title: Process for preparing a dental prosthesis
Inventor: IIYAMA KENICHI
IPC: A61C13/00
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: To prepare a dental prosthesis that has a shape exactly the same as in the form at the time of sound state, a process utilizing a CAD/CAM system includes subjecting three-dimensional coordinate information of an intra-oral shape, measured by impression taking or by photographing within an oral cavity of a patient, to three-dimensional graphic display on a graphic display device and designing a dental prosthesis on the three-dimensional graphic, wherein three-dimensional coordinate information of a previously preserved intra-oral shape of a patient at the time of sound state is subjected to graphic display simultaneously on the graphic display device; the dental prosthesis of an objective tooth is designed so as to have a shape same as the shape at the time of sound state; the obtained design data of the dental prosthesis is transmitted to a milling processor as a processing command; and a block material is subjected to milling processing to prepare a dental prosthesis.
Patent GB-2377552-A (GB)
Title: A double layer capacitor
Inventor: NAKAZAWA YUTAKA
IPC: H01G11/22
Filed: 2002-03-19
Abstract: An electrical double-layer capacitor 15 includes a capacitor cell structure including: a separator 11; polarization electrodes 12; collectors 13; and, a gasket 14; wherein at least a part of one of the collectors 13 or at least a part of the gasket 14 has a gas permeability coefficient of at least 4.0E-12 [m<SP>3</SP>/(m<SP>2</SP>  Ò  S  Ò  Pa)].
Patent GB-2387783-A (GB)
Title: Plaster cast sheath
Inventor: OLADIPO OLAREWAJU JAMES OLAGBO
IPC: A61F13/04
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A plaster cast sheath 23 for use during the application of a cast to a patient is disclosed. The plaster cast sheath allows for the placement of plaster material (not shown) as it is passed through an interdigital web space of two adjacent digits (not shown) e.g. the thumb and index finger. The sheath may have one or more flanges 42 and longitudinal ridges 44. The sheath protects the skin from cast abrasion.
Patent GB-2377453-A (GB)
Title: Upgrading Fischer-Tropsch products by split-feed hydrocracking/hydrotreating
Inventor: O MOORE RICHARD
IPC: C10G65/12
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: There is disclosed a method for producing liquid fuels from a hydrocarbon stream comprising: <SL> <LI>e) isolating a light fraction and a heavy fraction from a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, <LI>f) subjecting the heavy fraction to hydrocracking conditions to form a heated effluent, <LI>g) combining the heated effluent with the light fraction, and <LI>h) hydrotreating the combined fractions. </SL>
Patent GB-2379953-A (GB)
Title: Sash lock with plastics and metal parts
Inventor: MURPHY MARK V
IPC: E05C7/00
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A sash lock for a sash window assembly which includes upper <B>14</B> and lower <B>16</B> sash windows relatively slidably mounted. The sash lock comprises a keeper <B>26</B> for mounting on one of the sash windows <B>14</B> and a locking assembly for mounting on the other window <B>16</B>. The locking assembly includes a housing <B>30</B>, an actuator arm <B>34</B>, and a cam <B>36</B> for engaging the keeper. A shaft extending through a hole in the housing couples the arm <B>34</B> to the cam <B>36</B>. The keeper <B>26</B>, the housing <B>30</B>, the actuator arm <B>34</B> and the shaft <B>38</B> are formed of plastics and the cam <B>36</B> is formed of metal.
Patent GB-2378313-A (GB)
Title: Reducing space charge effects in ion beams using cusp-type magnetic fields
Inventor: TSUKIHARA MITSUKUNI
IPC: H01J37/317
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: Ion implantation apparatus for generating a low energy ion beam with increased beam current, comprising an ion beam line including a vacuum chamber 46 extending from an ion source 41 for generating ions, to a process chamber 45 in which is disposed a substrate 44. The ion beam line includes extraction electrodes 42, a mass analysis magnet apparatus 47 for generating a magnetic field M2 for mass analysing the extracted ions, and a mass analysis slit 43, the ions passed through said slit 43 being implanted into the substrate 44. The ion beam line further comprises a magnet assembly comprising a plurality of permanent magnets 48 for generating cusp magnetic fields M1 within the vacuum chamber 46. The generated multicusp field M2 confines electrons and negative ions in the vicinity of the ion beam, thereby further neutralising the space charge effect, and reducing beam divergence.
Patent GB-2383574-A (GB)
Title: Lifting frames
Inventor: MANFRE MARK THOMAS
IPC: B66C1/12
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A lifting frame 10, used for lifting structures 22 onto sub-structures by using two cranes 38, is preferably triangular in cross-section and is laterally and diagonally braced. The lifting frame 10 is designed for temporary attachment 26 directly to the structure 22 to be lifted and installed. Crane attachment points 24 are provided at opposite ends of the lifting frame 10. Lifting can be by slings 30 or links which can be pinned or welded.
Patent GB-2391743-A (GB)
Title: Multi-channel digital recording system and method using network
Inventor: KIM ERIC
IPC: H04Q3/58
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A multi-channel digital recording system and method using a network, which can record and monitor telephone conversation contents on a real time basis over a multiplicity of traffic channels using network environments. The method comprises the step of allowing a PABX (110) to connect a call between an arbitrary customer telephone (10-n) and an arbitrary adviser telephone (120-m) if the arbitrary customer telephone is connected to the PABX (110) over a PSTN or VOIP-based telephone network, the step of allowing the arbitrary adviser telephone to transfer contents of a telephone conversation with an arbitrary customer corresponding to the arbitrary customer telephone to an arbitrary adviser PC (140-m) corresponding to the arbitrary adviser telephone in the form of an analog voice signal, the step of allowing the arbitrary adviser PC to convert the analog voice signal transferred from the arbitrary adviser telephone into a digital voice signal, convert the converted digital voice signal into computer-readable audio data through a predetermined compression process and transfer the converted audio data to a telephone conversation contents recording server (150) on a real time basis, and the step of allowing the conversation contents recording server to record the audio data transferred from the arbitrary adviser PC.
Patent GB-2395168-A (GB)
Title: Decorative pre-cut wall panels
Inventor: GALTON PETER HARRY
IPC: B44C7/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A decorative wall covering comprising pre-cut wall panels each of which comprises a thin rectangular sheet of substrate material with relatively short top and bottom end edges 1, 2Û and relatively long side edges 3. Each panel has a front decorative surface and a back mounting surface. Surface regions 4,5 of distinct appearance are defined on the front surface which extend across the width of the panel and which in combination do not repeat over the height of the panel. When a plurality of panels are mounted side by side on a wall surface each of the distinct surface regions 4,5 is horizontally continuous across the panels. Region 5 gives the impression of a conventional border. A panel may have move than two regions (8,9,10,11 figure 3) to allow a wainscot tube simulated.
Patent GB-2384339-A (GB)
Title: Document processing apparatus with version management
Inventor: OHWADA TOSHIKAZU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: When there are the same contents (content data) of a document among versions, the contents of the document are shared so as to reduce the storage area. Accordingly, instead of accumulating content data separately for each version, each version is related to the content data accumulated in the storage area shared among the versions. When a document   a   has versions 1 through 3 and each of versions 1 through 3 has sections 1 and 2, three sections 1 of the versions 1 through 3 share content data 1 and the section 2 of each of the versions 1 through 3 has different content data 2, 3 or 4. The content data 1, 2, 3 or 4 indicated by version information are searched for from a content data DB, to be edited. Only when the content data 1, 2,3 or 4 are changed, new content data are registered.
Patent GB-2380792-A (GB)
Title: Optically transmissive plate with orifice for particle detectors
Inventor: WOOD MICHAEL A
IPC: G01N15/14
Filed: 1999-05-17
Abstract: An optically transmissive plate (42), for a particle detection system(10, figure 1), in which the plate comprises an orifice (44), for allowing flow of particles through the plate and part of the extremities or surfaces of the plate (Y) are treated so as to increase internal optical reflection within the plate. This may be done by a coating such as a metallic coat. The plate may be adapted to block transmission of light from a source (131a) to a sample in use other than though the orifice. The light source and the detector (132a, 132b) as well as a filter before the detectors may be optically coupled to the plate. If so, they may be coupled using an adhesive having a refractive index similar to that of the plate. The plate may comprise straight edges, or may be shaped polygonally, wherein one or more edges carries at least one light source and a detector.
Patent GB-2397224-A (GB)
Title: Child's safety sheet
Inventor: MINNEY VIVIENNE PATRICIA
IPC: A47G9/02
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A child's safety sheet, designed for the safe transition of an infant from a cot to a bed, comprises a pouch incorporated with the fitted bottom sheet to prevent a child wriggling down to the foot of the bed and becoming at risk of suffocation. The pouch may be made of suitable material depending on the season and can be sewn onto the fitted sheet at a suitable distance to allow for a pillow case. Further, the depth of the pouch may vary according to the size of the child.
Patent GB-2387440-A (GB)
Title: Decomposition of a seismic plane wave in three dimensional vertical seismic processing
Inventor: LEANEY SCOTT
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: A wavefield decomposition method for 3D VSP data computes polarization and slowness vectors from specified plane wave propagation angles, making use of anisotropic medium properties (TI elastic moduli) local to the downhole receivers (eg 3C geophones, 4C seismic receivers). The polarization and slowness vectors are input into a polarization moveout matrix and an operator is computed which is used to decompose the vector seismic data into its scalar plane wave constituents. A regularization scheme is used which obviates the need for eigen analysis of the steering matrix. Sums within subsets of the scalar plane waves are constructed to provide up and down P, Sv and Sh wavefields. Vector residuals can be computed for parameter testing, quality control and imaging purposes.