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Patent FR-982031-A (FR)
Inventor: VARAY JOSEPH-EMILE
IPC: H05G1/04
Filed: 1943-06-02
Granted: 1951-06-04
Abstract: 617,216. X-ray tubes. VAREY, J. E. Aug. 14, 1946, No. 24203. Convention date, June 2, 1943. [Class 39 (i)] The cooling system for an X-ray tube assembly rotatively mounted between the extremities of two high tension cables 15, comprises a shell 1 surrounding the X-ray tube 4 and filled with insulating oil, an open-ended sleeve 16 around the shell 1 at the anticathode end connected via apertures with a hollow collar 22 rotatively mounted on the sleeve and in communication at uplet 23 with the blower, and at the other end a further sleeve 17 with one open end towards sleeve 16 and apertured at 25. The shell 1 is formed on one side with a radiation window 10 and on the other side with a bladder containing hood 12. The cable ends are connected to the resilient supports 7, 8 of the tube. The air flow may be canalised by means of a second casing concentric with the shell 1-and supported by sleeves 16, 17. The shell 1 may have a ribbed surface and may be supported in the collars of a pivoting fork which may be suspended or slidable on a displaceable column. The edges of the sleeves 16, 17 may fit into the collars of such a fork. Specification 551,895 is referred to.
Patent GB-2347484-A (GB)
Title: Dual axis articulated computer input device
Inventor: HAN ALLEN
IPC: A63F13/06
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: A computer input device 14 comprises a first handle 16, a second handle 18 coupled to the first handle, a sensor operably coupled to the first and second handles to provide relative position indication thereof, and a controller coupled to the sensor to provide a computer input indicative of said position indication. The device may include a linkage portion 22 coupled to at least one handle to provide a tactile feedback as the first handle transitions from a first plurality of behavioural ones (ie. zones which affect a display on a display device differently) to a second plurality of said zones. The device may also include resistance mechanisms to provide resistance to movement through said zones. Data structures are also disclosed which are used to transmit relative position information to a computer. The device provides ergonomic advantages to reduce fatigue.
Patent GB-2349639-A (GB)
Title: Lead-free optical glasses
Inventor: CLEMENT MARC
IPC: G02B1/02
Filed: 2000-03-01
Abstract: Lead-free optical glasses have a refractive index n<SB>d</SB> of from 1.65 to 1.87 and an Abbe number   n  <SB>d</SB> of from 27 to 43 and a composition (in % by weight, based on oxide) of SiO<SB>2</SB> 10 - 25, B<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> > 10 - 25, Na<SB>2</SB>O 2.5 - 10, K<SB>2</SB>O 0 - 3, CaO 0.5 - 5, BaO 15 - 30, ZnO 5 - 15, TiO<SB>2</SB> 6 - 15, ZrO<SB>2</SB> 0.5 - 8, Y<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0.1 - 2, La<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0.5 - 8, Nb<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> 6 - 12, with La<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> + Nb<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB>   &   17, Ta<SB>2</SB>O<SB>5</SB> 0 - 1, Gd<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0 - 1. Optional components are Sb<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0.1 - 0.5 wt% and fluoride in amount up to 0.5 wt%.
Patent GB-2360337-A (GB)
Title: Connection of board members
Inventor: JONES ANTHONY TREVOR
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2000-03-14
Abstract: A connector (1) for joining first (W1) and second (W2) board members to each other and to an underlying support (S) comprises a body portion (2) for abutting the first board member (W1). An extension (3) depends from the body portion (2) for anchoring to the underlying support(S). A spike (6) projects from the body portion (2) and is arranged to penetrate the second board member (W2) when it is urged towards the first board member (W1).
Patent GB-2348714-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the position of a floating rig
Inventor: ISHIDA SHIGEKI
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: The rig (10, Figure 2) connected to a well head (14) on the sea bottom by an excavation riser (16) is held at an optimum position above the well head even if a position signal of the floating rig is not received by deviation calculating means 24, provided that the angles of inclination at the upper and lower ends of the riser are detected. The rig 10 is driven to a corrected position by thrusters or a combination of thrusters and a propulsion system. A neural network 28 is allowed to learn in advance the position information of the floating rig based on the behaving characteristics of the excavation riser. The angles of inclination to the vertical (  r  u,  r  d) at the upper and lower ends of the excavation riser are detected by sensors 32U, 32D and a signal representative of the detected angles is supplied to the neural network 28 which outputs the information on the correction of the present position of the floating rig to controller 26 so as to diminish these angles. To compensate for when the position information of the floating rig has ceased to be received at 24, the angles signal is also supplied to the position estimating section 30 which uses the algorithm of Kalman filter to estimate the rig position and, thus, to perform the position control with network 28.
Patent GB-2349566-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a baby carriage
Inventor: PEREGO GIANLUCA
IPC: B62B9/14
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A baby carriage with a cover comprises a nacelle 11 with a bellows hood 12 with a first protective member 14 covering the hood and a complementary second protective member 15 covering the nacelle in front of the hood to provide a "bubble" cover. The two protective members are releasably connected together and to the hood so that they can be used together or separately to protect one end of the nacelle. The versatile cover provides protection against the rain, wind and cold.
Patent GB-2363080-A (GB)
Title: A golf tee
Inventor: HAGGERTY DENNIS FREDRICK
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2000-06-09
Abstract: A golf tee wherein a releasably or permanently attached two fingered grip B is provided on either the leg C of the tee or the cup A. The tee may be formed as a single piece. The grip allows the tee to be easily inserted or retracted from the soil.
Patent GB-2365947-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum valve assembly
Inventor: TODD ROGER KEITH
IPC: B65B31/04
Filed: 2000-06-24
Abstract: A vacuum valve assembly comprises a valve body 2 slidably movable in a container lid 1 between a rest position and an active, sealing position and incorporating a non-return valve including a sealing ball 4. Withdrawal of air past the sealing ball 4 by means of a manual or electric pump creates a vacuum in the container and causes, at a predetermined pressure differential, the valve body 2 to snap into its sealing position against the force of a snap washer 14. In this position snap flange 11 is pushed into recess 12 - indicating the required vacuum - and shoulders 8, 9 sealingly engage. The movement of the valve body 2 into its sealing position switches off the electric pump (Fig.5b). Lifting the flange 3 allows air to enter via vacuum release channels 13. The container top can then be removed. This assembly allows long term storage of items which otherwise would deteriorate due to oxidation and contamination from moisture and foreign materials. In an alternative embodiment, the flange 11 is held in recess 12 by a magnet (15. Fig. 4), and the required vacuum is indicated by coloured light at top of valve body 2.
Patent GB-2365773-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air freshener
Inventor: DAVIS LESLIE EDWARD
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2000-07-18
Abstract: An air freshener adapter plugs into the cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle and is thereby heated to release fragrance. Preferably, the adapter comprises a plug 20 for insertion into the cigarette lighter socket, thereby heating the body 23 and drawing liquid air freshener stored in container 22 through wick 21 and out into the vehicle. The adapter may include a fuse (2, figure 1).
Patent GB-2357019-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus which encrypts data received from a plaintext side of its local IP subnet and transmits it on a ciphertext side of the same subnet
Inventor: INADA TORU
IPC: H04L9/36
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: In the prior art encryption is usually performed by router equipment acting as a gateway between IP subnets (Fig. 13) or by terminal equipment connected to the local subnet (Fig. 14). Installation of the encryption equipment typically requires adjustment of the associated network elements. The described encryption/decryption apparatus (RE1,RE2) is installed transparently within an IP subnet avoiding the need to adjust associated equipment. It receives data from a plaintext network (terminal S1, plaintext gateway PGW) and determines whether they are instructions for the encryption apparatus, data to be forwarded unencrypted, data to be discarded or data that requires encryption. Data to be encrypted are enciphered and the apparatus determines the apparatus associated with a destination address from predetermined table (RE2 for S2). It sets this apparatus as the destination in the header of the ciphertext data and relays it via ciphertext gateway CGW. The receiving apparatus RE2 checks the type of data received from the ciphertext network as per the transmitter. It deciphers received ciphertext data and sets the destination in the plaintext header based on the decrypted address of terminal S2 and relays the plaintext data.
Patent GB-2366404-A (GB)
Title: A method for improving the high-level synthesis of expressions involving multiplications
Inventor: BOCA PAUL PHILIP
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: A method of compiling a source program to produce hardware, includes the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) carrying out data flow analysis of the source program to produce a data flow representation of the source program, which data flow representation comprises a number of multipliers each arranged to accept first and second input arguments having first and second input bit widths respectively, and to produce an output having an output bit width; and <LI>(b) optimising the data flow representation so that said input bit widths and output bit width are minimised, even if this results in the input bit widths and output bit width not all being the same for some or all of said multipliers. <LI>(c) carrying out high level synthesis on the optimised data flow representation, including sharing functional units, having input and output bit widths, between said multipliers in such a way that the area of silicon required to produce said functional units is minimised, even if this results in said functional unit input and output bit widths not all being the same. </SL>
Patent GB-2366605-A (GB)
Title: A spring application
Inventor: HOPKINS JOHN
IPC: F16F1/18
Filed: 2000-09-09
Abstract: A spring 10 includes a body 11 of solid material, having a plurality of generally parallel slots 13a, 13b provided therein, each slot 13a, 13b having an open end 15a, 15b and a closed end 14a, 14b such that the slots 13a, 13b impart to the body 11 a resilient compressibility in a direction 16-16 generally perpendicular to the direction of the slots 13a, 13b. The solid body 11 adjacent the closed ends 14a, 14b of the slots 13a, 13b includes a passageway 21a, 22a; 21b, 22b which extends generally perpendicularly to the slots 13a, 13b and in the passageway there is provided a strengthening means 23a, 24a; 23b, 24b which is bonded to the solid material of the body 11.
Patent GB-2354744-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle trolley
Inventor: RICHE PIERRE
IPC: B62B3/06
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A trolley comprises a framework (1) which may be equipped at the front with a drive unit (2) driving a drive wheel (21) and at the rear with support wheels (41). The framework comprises two side arms (33), each of which is equipped with a support roller (34) which form a resting place for the front of the wheels (R) of the vehicle which is to be trolley-drawn. The arms (33) are spaced apart in accordance with the distance (L) between the wheels (R) of the vehicle. A crossbeam (4) which is of less width than the distance (L) has a pivoting member (42) in the form of a roller at each end. Jacks (44) are used to swing the pivoting members (42) round behind the wheels (R) of the vehicle after insertion of the trolley under the vehicle. Then a jack (45) is used to pull two sets of rollers (34, 42) together to slightly lift the vehicle off the ground to enable the vehicle to be moved around by the trolley.
Patent GB-2358043-A (GB)
Title: Deriving thrust by accelerating charged particles
Inventor: SMITH PETER
IPC: F03H1/00
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: Propellant, such as hydrazine, ammonia or one of the elements from group seven of the periodic table, is introduced via a distributor 2, into an annular chamber 1, where it is subject to collisions/interactions with electrons from a source 3, (such as a heated wire, hollow cathode, electron gun, cold cathode device or a two-phase (liquid) cathode). The particles of the propellant become negatively charged and are subsequently accelerated by electromagnetic or electrostatic means to produce a reactive thrust. A magnetic field produced by poles 4 restricts the flow of electrons to an anode 6, and helps prevent electron collisions with the chamber wall. The anode 6, may be segmented and thrust vectoring may be achieved by changing the voltage on each segment. A positively charged neutraliser plate may also be provided.
Patent GB-2372704-A (GB)
Title: A device for determining respiratory flow rate
Inventor: SPENCER DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: A61B5/087
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: A device (e.g. spirometers) for determining respiratory flow rate comprises two means 4, and 5 of generating an audible signal upon excitation by air flow through the device, a combination of the signals or absence of one or more of the signals indicate that air flow is respectively below, within or above an optimal range of rates of such flow. A first audible signal means may be activated at and above a first flow rate and a second audible signal means is activated at and above a second flow rate, higher than the first. The audible signal means may be provided by whistles or reeds 4 and 5, wherein the respective signals generated are different from each other by being at different pitch. A self-contained disposable tube 1 may be provided wit the signal generators 4 and 5, being mounted inside, and the tube 1 may be made from cardboard. Air flow resistence means may be incorporated so as to simulate the air flow resistence of a given meter or inhaler. An inhalation (figs 5 and 6) or exhalation meter or inhaler incorporating the device may be provided, the device may be mounted within a mouthpiece.
Patent GB-2375286-A (GB)
Title: Stabiliser for a wheeled bin
Inventor: BIRCH NEIL
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: A moulded plastics wall-mounted stabiliser for a wheeled bin has two upstanding elements which engage with the bin to prevent it falling or being blown over.
Patent GB-2381364-A (GB)
Title: Security system for recording the duration of time a gate is open
Inventor: HORTON CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: G07C1/32
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A security system for use in a cellar of a licenced premises comprises an electronically operated gate 3 for entry into the cellar, a monitoring means electronically connected to the gate, and information transmittal means, whereby when the electronically operated gate is opened, the monitoring means formulates a report, which is sent by the transmittal means to a receiver. The report provides information regarding the duration of time for which the electronically operated gate remains open. The gate may be operated by nominated personnel from the inside of the cellar to enable delivery of beer products. The monitoring means comprises means for detecting damage or tampering. The system may have scanning means to record the number of kegs entering and or leaving the cellar, swiping means for controlling access to the cellar and interconnected with the electronically operated gate 3. The gate 3 may comprise a plurality of laths 11 that are slidably movable in a track.
Patent GB-2368445-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display and driving method thereof
Inventor: BAEK JONG SANG
IPC: G09G5/00
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is adapted to display certain information to a user when no signal is input after power was applied to the liquid crystal display device. In the device, a liquid crystal display panel has pixel electrodes arranged in a matrix. A timing controller 34 generates and outputs control signals for driving the liquid crystal display panel in response to a timing synchronizing signal inputted from the exterior thereof, and re-arranges and outputs an input data. A drive circuit is connected between the liquid crystal display panel and the timing controller to display a data inputted from the timing controller on the liquid crystal display panel in response to the control signal. An oscillator 26 generates a pre-synchronizing signal having a desired frequency to apply the same to the timing controller 34. A signal presence determiner 28 compares the timing synchronizing signal with the pre-synchronizing signal to generate a determining signal indicating an input existence of the timing synchronizing signal. A control signal generator 30 generates a control signal on the basis of the pre-synchronizing signal in response to a determining signal indicating no input of the timing synchronizing signal. A data storage device stores a certain picture data and outputs the picture data to the drive circuit in response to the determing signal indicating no input of the timing synchronizing signal.
Patent GB-2378641-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning ISO tank containers and the like
Inventor: TURNER ALAN
IPC: B24B31/02
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: Corrosion and like detritus is cleaned from the inner surfaces of ISO tank containers and the like by mounting the tank in its frame 2 in an apparatus which allows the tank to be rotated whilst it contains cleaning adjuvant. In the embodiment the tank in its frame 2 is mounted on a pair of end plates 3 each of which has a circular bearing surface 4. With the plates attached the assembly is supported on driven rollers 7 which contact the bearing surface. When the rollers are caused to rotate the whole tank rotates about its axis. To effect cleaning, the tank is charged with abrasive cleaning medium and then can be flushed with etching agent and if required the surface can thereafter be chemically passivated, still using the apparatus.
Patent GB-2372416-A (GB)
Title: Method of preventing reduction of record sales due to digital music files being illegally distributed through a communication network
Inventor: LEE CHEOL-WOONG
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method of preventing reduction of record sales due to a digital music file being illegally distributed through a communication network comprises the steps of a) producing an edited digital music file by deteriorating or damaging a sound quality of an original music file of a record of a cooperating record corporation (s20); and b) distributing the edited digital music file through the communication network (s30). The present invention provides a method of producing a digital music file with lower sound quality for publicity, and distributing it over the network before a formal record is sold, thus minimizing a distribution of the illegal digital music file with the same quality as the original music file on the network. Illegal digital music files already available on the network can be found and similarly edited.
Patent GB-2363907-A (GB)
Title: Spatially resolved temperature measurement and irradiance control
Inventor: CAMM DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: H01L21/00
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A method, apparatus and system for producing a desired spatial temperature distribution across a workpiece. The method includes irradiating a plurality of areas on a surface of the workpiece to create localized heating of the workpiece in those areas, to produce the desired spatial temperature distribution in the workpiece, and the apparatus includes means for carrying out the method. The system includes a locator for locating the workpiece in a desired position relative to an energy source, and an irradiance system for carrying out the method. The system further includes a processor circuit in communication with the irradiance system, and a radiation-absorbing environment. The irradiance system includes a measuring system and at least one energy source for directing radiation to the surface of the workpiece.
Patent GB-2382036-A (GB)
Title: A filtration system
Inventor: JACKSON NICHOLAS
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtration system 10 for filtering particulates and other foreign matter from a water supply. The system comprises a tank 12 with an inlet 14 and an outlet 18, a filtration unit 16 through which water must pass to reach the outlet and a sump 20 in which particulates and other foreign matter from the water accumulates. The sump has an outlet 22, a drainage conduit 24 communicating with the outlet, a pump 36 for withdrawing water and accumulated particulates and other foreign matter through the outlet and discharging it to a drainage conduit. A programmable controller 38 is provided for operating a valve 34 and pump. Advantageously the filtration unit 16 has a pair of circular covers 26, with a mesh wall between defining a filtration chamber 30 which communicates with the tank outlet 18. Preferably a rotatable arm is provided in the chamber 30 and is formed with at least one nozzle arranged to traverse and hence clean the wall of the mesh 28 as the arm rotates.
Patent GB-2383733-A (GB)
Title: A communication log for an electronic device
Inventor: CHIPCHASE JAN
IPC: H04M1/27453
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A user's communication log for an electronic device, comprising; a first visual reference marker (150) representing the current time; a second visual reference marker (160a-f) representing a past communication between the user and a third party; wherein the distance between the first and second visual reference markers increases as time goes by. The first visual reference marker may be the origin of the circle about which the second visual reference marker(s) may be positioned at different angular positions. Communication logs for more than one of the user's communication devices may be combined to form an amalgamated communication log on which the display of past communications is based.
Patent GB-2384373-A (GB)
Title: Torch or cycle lamp with display means
Inventor: HANCOX ROBERT JAMES
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2002-01-19
Abstract: A torch or cycle lamp has an illuminated graphical or multiple segment display 4 to provide the user with status information or form part of the user interface. The display has a minimum of two segments and is able to present information either in alphabetic, numeric, graphical or symbolic form. The information may be a graduated representation of the battery charge status or remaining operating time. The display may be a LCD. The light source 1 may be LEDs.
Patent GB-2375834-A (GB)
Title: A system for regulating the speed of an engine for driving a generator
Inventor: THOMAS ROBERT J
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A system is disclosed for controlling the speed of an engine 60 (for example an i.c engine) driving an electrical generator 90. In one embodiment the air/fuel ratio in the combustion chamber of the engine is adjusted to regulate the frequency of the AC electric power provided by the generator 90. Said engine speed may be further controlled via spark retardation of the ignition means. The control may further comprise a PID controller based on measurements of the intake manifold pressure 34. In a further embodiment a system is disclosed ,wherein the air/fuel ratio is adjusted to regulate engine speed to a desired engine speed. A still further embodiment discloses retarding timing of the spark ignition in response to sudden engine load loss.