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Patent GB-2368959-A (GB)
Title: Energy management system for vehicle monitoring equipment
Inventor: HUTCHINSON PETER MICHAEL
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: An apparatus is provided such that when a low powered sensor detects the presence of a vehicle a control means activates a high powered traffic monitoring device thus optimising the energy usage of the equipment. Preferably, once the frequency of detected vehicles reaches a predefined limit the control means will restrict the activation of the monitoring device. The control means may be a power switch to control the activation of the device. The high powered device may be a passive IR sensor, radar activated camera, digital beacon or an automatic licence plate reader. The power source may be a battery and rechargeable using solar power.
Patent GB-2353764-A (GB)
Title: Passive cooling arrangement for a thermal ink jet printer
Inventor: ASKREN BENJAMIN ALAN
IPC: B41J2/14
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A heater chip (17) of a thermal ink jet printer (11) has its entire surface, which is opposite the parallel surface having resistors (18) for heating ink (14) supplied from a cartridge body (12) to nozzles (22) in a nozzle plate (21), supported by and engaged with a surface (27) of a base (26) of a high thermally conductive radiator (25). The radiator (25), which is submerged in the ink (14) in the cartridge body (12), has fins (50), which preferably have a surface area greater than the surface area of the base (26), extending upwardly from the base of the radiator (25). The cartridge body (12) has surfaces, which are exposed to the ambient, with a surface area preferably greater than the surface area of the fins (50). Heat is transferred from the heater chip (17) to the radiator base (26) and from the fins (50) of the radiator (25) to the ink (14). The ink (14) transfers heat to the ambient through the cartridge body (12).
Patent GB-2360912-A (GB)
Title: A server client terminal and base station the bs dividing a received file into sub files in accordance with a measurement of load
Inventor: ODAMURA SATOSHI
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: A radio network communication system includes a server 202<SB>1</SB> storing files therein, a client terminal 204 making a request to download a desired file thereto among the files stored in the server 202<SB>1</SB> and a base station 203<SB>1</SB>. The base station 203<SB>1</SB> includes a data transceiver which makes radio-communication with the client terminal 204 and which, when the request is made by the client terminal 204 transmits the request to the server and receives all data constituting the desired file, from the server 202<SB>1</SB> and a load measurement unit which measures a network load between the client terminal 204 and the base station 203<SB>1</SB>. The base station 203<SB>1</SB> divides the received file into sub-files in accordance with the load measured by the load measurement unit, and transmits each of the sub-files to the client terminal 204.
Patent GB-2358444-A (GB)
Title: A gear engaging mechanism having a single actuator that selects and engages a gear
Inventor: HARRIES DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F16H61/28
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: A gear engaging mechanism comprises a single actuator (214, fig 8) which rotates and moves, linearly and transversely with respect to shift rails 111, 112, 113, a selector member 110 so as to engage projections 130 on the shift rails 111, 112, 113. Rotary motion of the selector member 110, which causes axial movement of the shift rails 111, 112, 113 so as to engage a gear, is produced by a formation 160 on the selector member 110 that engages with one of two paths 150, 152 cut into a stationary arcuate plate 132. Formation 160 is pivoted about its axis by a solenoid (170, fig 4) so that a leading edge may follow the different paths 150, 152 and engage in different branches 136, 138, 140, 142 of the path, thereby engaging different gears. A projection 148 in the middle of the paths 150, 152 acts as a guide for the formation 160. Linear movement of the selector member 110 may be effected by a hydraulic cylinder (see fig 8), an electric motors or a solenoid.
Patent GB-2356847-A (GB)
Title: Access ramp
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: B60P1/43
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: A ramp (2) to give wheelchair access to a bus (4) comprises a raisable and lowerable platform (26) pivotably mounted on a supporting frame (14) and a further platform (28) extensible beyond a front end (32) of the platform (26) and retractable relative to that platform. A fluid pressure operated piston and cylinder unit (58) below the ramp is arranged to act between the platforms to extend and retract the platform (28) along a line of action A. The unit (58) acts along a line of action B which is transverse to line A. The supporting frame (14) is U-shaped with horizontal open ended slots (82 and 84) at the front ends of its arms. Similar platform slots are formed in two opposite sides of the platform (26) adjacent its front end (32) and each platform slot coincide with the respective slot (82 or 84) when the platform (26) is in a raised position. When the platform (26) is in that position and the platform (28) is fully retracted lateral flanges (86 and 88) on platform (28) enter the corresponding slot (82 or 84) and the corresponding platform slot in platform (26) so the flanges can rest on the lower sides of the slots (82 and 84) and support the raised and retracted ramp.
Patent GB-2359050-A (GB)
Title: Lighting system for a wheel
Inventor: TRISTRAM JAMES
IPC: B60C19/00
Filed: 2001-04-02
Abstract: The system comprises at least one powered light emitter 1 at least partly embedded in a part of the tyre 2 of the wheel. The emitter 1 lies between and below the top surface of the tyre treads. A cardboard or rubber washer 5 surrounds the emitter 1 on the tyre underside and the emitter base and washer 5 are covered by an adhesive tyre patch 6. A series of emitters 1 are powered by a battery controlled by a reed switch actuated by a magnet in a pocket on the tyre exterior or a bicycle frame. The emitter may rest on a spring.
Patent GB-2359169-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for decoupling internal latencies of a bus bridge from those on an external bus
Inventor: KHANDEKAR NARENDRA
IPC: G06F13/40
Filed: 1999-11-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for decoupling internal latencies of a bus bridge from those on an external bus is described. In one embodiment, the method includes detecting a write cycle by an initiator for transmitting data to a device. The method further includes asserting a write request to the device, responsive to detecting the write cycle, asserting a ready request to the initiator without detecting an acknowledge from the device, and receiving the data from the initiator.
Patent GB-2366309-A (GB)
Title: A device for casing multilateral wells.
Inventor: DALE DANA R
IPC: E21B7/08
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: A casing splitter 12, which skips only one casing size, is attached at a lower end of an intermediate casing string 18 in wellbore 14 forming two smaller diameter bores 24, 26, of a sufficient length to anchor and seal liners 20, 22, below the larger casing 18. The casing splitter 12 has a threaded casing connection on its upper portion, and a flush joint threaded casing connection formed on its lower end (fig. 2, 50) if the liners 20, 22 are initially connected. However, recesses may be machined outwardly from the bores to aid in locating and securing the liners 20, 22, if fitted after the splitter 12 is installed. Access to the smaller bores 24, 26, may be achieved via a bent sub, or a diverter located in the splitter, with a latch or mule-shoe placed on the outside of the diverter, and a matching profile machined on the inside of the splitter to assist in their orientation. A float shoe may be installed in the end of the splitter 12. Additional smaller boreholes 28, 30 may be drilled below liner strings 20, 22, with additional liners 32, 34 installed. One or both of the boreholes 24, 26 may deviate from the vertical, or they may share a common wall (fig. 2, 52).
Patent GB-2368632-A (GB)
Title: Drainage system for a chimney
Inventor: BRASSEY JOHN NORMAN
IPC: F23L17/14
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A liquid diversion system 10 for a gas exhaust conduit 28. A column 12 is located inside an exhaust gas conduit 28 with helical guide means 14 providing an exhaust gas path A, and also intercepting water falling down the chimney and diverting it to a drainage duct 20 arranged to lead such water to a drain 32. The exhaust gas conduit may be a flue or chimney, for example, and the water may be rain.
Patent GB-2381710-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for routing signed messages
Inventor: PATTERSON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A mechanism and method are provided for sending a message digitally signed by a plurality of signatories to one or more recipients. The mechanism can be provided by a mail client or a plug-in for a mail client. A first co-signatory generates an initial message. The initial message includes a content section and a routing section. The routing section can include a signatory field that identifies at least one co-signatory and a recipient field that identifies at least one recipient. The message is digitally signed so as to cover the content section and the routing section. The signatory field in the routing section is used to route the message in turn to each identified co-signatory for signature. The recipient field in the routing section is then used to route the message signed by the plurality of signatories to each identified recipient. By signing the routing section the routing of the message can be predefined in a secure manner and can be used automatically to control the routing of the message. As the message is routed via the co-signatories, a respective digital signature is added for each co-signatory to cover the content section, the routing section and all previous signatures. The recipient thus receives a message signed by all co-signatories.
Patent GB-2374694-A (GB)
Title: Storing instruction set information
Inventor: SWAINE ANDREW BROOKFIELD
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: An apparatus for storing instruction set information comprises a processing circuit for executing processing instructions from any of a plurality of instruction sets of processing instructions, each processing instruction being specified by an instruction address identifying that processing instruction's location in memory. A different number of instruction address bits need to be specified in the instruction address for processing instructions in different instruction sets. Encoding logic for encoding an instruction address with an indication of the instruction set corresponding to that instruction to generate an n-bit encoded instruction address is provided. The encoding logic performs a computation equivalent to extending the specified instruction address bits to n-bits by prepending a pattern of bits to the specified instruction address bits, the pattern of bits prepended being dependent on the instruction set corresponding to that instruction. Preferably, the encoded instruction address is then compressed. This approach provides a particularly efficient technique for incorporating instruction set information with instruction addresses, and will be useful in any implementations where it is desired to track such information, one example being in tracing mechanisms used to trace the activity of a processing circuit.
Patent GB-2374854-A (GB)
Title: Pivot bearing sealing arrangement
Inventor: APPEL JURGEN
IPC: B66C23/84
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A large-dimension pivot bearing arrangement with rolling elements (4, 5) between a first annular bearing component (1) and a second annular bearing component (2) rotatable relative thereto about a bearing axis (3). The bearing components (1, 2) are connectable respectively to a first or second structural component of a large-scale apparatus, for example the upper and lower carriages of mobile cranes, excavators, turret cranes, cargo cranes, concrete mixing vehicles or other large-scale apparatus with high axial loads and load moments perpendicular to the bearing axis. Circularly circumferential running surfaces (6a, b; 7a, b), which in each case form running surface pairs, are provided respectively on the two bearing components (1, 2) for at least two rows of rolling elements (4, 5), by means of which compressive and tensile forces directed parallel to the bearing axis (3) may be transmitted. Circularly circumferential bearing surfaces (15a, b) can be provided respectively on the two bearing components (1, 2) for the transmission of radial forces. One (1) of the two bearing components (1, 2) is of divided construction and the two bearing components (1, 2) are each provided with a plurality of through-holes (10, 11) for fastening screws distributed circularly and extending parallel to the bearing axis (3). The gap between the two bearing components (1, 2) is covered externally by a casing-like seal (12), which covers the through-holes (11) in the second bearing component (2) in such a way that the heads or nuts of fastening screws inserted into the through-holes (11) are enclosed by the seal (12). The seal (12) is preferably an annular metal portion (12a) with sealing lip (12c) meeting annular portion (12b).
Patent GB-2371747-A (GB)
Title: Metal-containing compositions, preparations and uses
Inventor: HICKOK STEPHEN
IPC: A23L1/304
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: A metal-containing composition substantially comprising (i) at least one water soluble metal compound which forms metal ions when dissolved in water, (ii) at least one metal ion modifier as herein defined, (iii) at least one acid, and (iv) water said composition having a pH of less than 6 and an electrolytic potential in excess of 10 millivolts. Such compositions have uses in the prevention and/or treatment of pathogenic disease or disorder, as foodstuff supplements, in the treatment by disinfection of meat and other foodstuffs, in the coating, sealing and plating of metals, and treatment of water and sewage.
Patent GB-2386559-A (GB)
Title: Dental flossing apparatus
Inventor: OGILVIE ALAN
IPC: A61C15/04
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A dental flossing aid 10 comprising a head 16 on a handle 12, the head being generally U-shaped to provide a pair of spaced-apart limb 28, 30, and a flossing medium 38 spanning upper ends of the spaced-apart limbs. The orientation of the head is variable relative to the handle. The head is preferably spring loaded such that it returns to a desired rest position after use by the head being formed from an elastically deformable material. The aid may also be provided with a floss storage area, a floss cutter and/or an elastomeric grip. In an alternative embodiment, the head is pivotally attached to the handle by a hinge member (54, Fig. 3). The head portion may also be detachable from the handle for replacement thereof.
Patent GB-2389573-A (GB)
Title: A container with folding handles and a blank therefor
Inventor: WAMBEKE ALAIN MARCEL
IPC: B65D71/56
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A container (1) for articles (30), such as bottles, comprises two side walls (2), two end walls (3), two primary bottom sections (4), two pairs of secondary bottom sections (5), two partition sections (6), and two handle sections (7) extending from the partition sections (6). The partition sections (6) extend beyond the side walls (2), and the handle sections (7) can be folded so as to substantially cover at least part of the container. Thus the container cover is constituted by the handles and the interior of the container is easily accessible. The container is formed by folding a blank (20).
Patent GB-2379422-A (GB)
Title: Instrument panel with airbag door
Inventor: STRECK LILLIAN RENE
IPC: B60R21/2165
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: An instrument panel for an automobile comprises a substrate 12 including an interior surface 14, an exterior surface 16, and an opening 18 extending therethrough. A topper assembly 20 is mounted to the exterior surface 16 of the substrate over the opening and includes a pre-weakened outline 38 formed therein defining a panel door which is aligned with the opening. The exterior surface of the substrate has a contoured shape which is adapted to receive an edge of the topper assembly 20 to secure the topper assembly to the substrate. A method of supplying a modular topper assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2392636-A (GB)
Title: Adaptor for a waste disposal unit
Inventor: SUMNER PHILIP JOHN
IPC: E03C1/266
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: The invention provides an adaptor for converting a waste disposal unit from batch feed operation to continuous feed operation, the adaptor comprising a removable hollow tubular body 102 for locating in a sink outlet to which the waste disposal unit is attached in place of a plug, the hollow tubular body 102 being movable in the sink outlet between an activating position in which it activates the waste disposal unit and a non-activating position in which it does not activate the waste disposal unit, wherein waste matter from the sink may pass through the hollow tubular body 102 and into the waste disposal unit when the unit has been activated. Other elements of the arrangement include, step 112, hook-like formation 114, ears 106 which provide a means of rotating body 102 in the sink bush, lower narrow bore region 110 and tapering upper region 108 of body 102, a circlip 68 and cylindrical portion 66 of the sink bush. An associated method of converting a waste disposal unit from a batch feed to continuous feed, and a combination of a waste disposal unit and adaptor are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2393091-A (GB)
Title: Food container with heat sensitive seal released by microwave susceptor
Inventor: TAYLOR FRANK IAN
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A food package is disclosed which is easy to open after heating in either a conventional oven or a microwave oven. The package comprises a thermally stable rigid container 101 with an opening, a film membrane 302 configured to close the opening of the rigid container, a heat sensitive seal 304 to adhere the film membrane to the rigid container, and a microwave susceptor material 303 in close proximity to at least a portion of the heat sensitive seal. When the package is heated in a microwave oven, the microwave susceptor material heats up, and heat is transferred to the heat sensitive seal. The heat sensitive seal is thereby weakened, allowing the user easily to separate the film membrane from the rigid container, avoiding the risk of spillage. The susceptor material may be placed in various locations near the seal, and may take the form of a packaging label.
Patent GB-2383313-A (GB)
Title: Accessory drive for vehicle with hybrid drive system
Inventor: WINKELMAN JAMES R
IPC: B60K6/387
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: A vehicle drive system (20) for a hybrid electric vehicle includes an engine (22), which includes a crankshaft assembly (24), and a motor (30), which includes a main rotor shaft (28). A first clutch (26) selectively engages the crankshaft assembly (24) and the main rotor shaft (28). The vehicle drive system (20) also includes a transmission (42), which includes an input shaft (40), and second clutch (38) which selectively engages the main rotor shaft (28) and the transmission input shaft (40). An accessory drive mechanism (48) is driven by the main rotor shaft (28) and drives a vehicle accessory. The accessory may be an air conditioning compressor and include a clutch (56) coupled between the accessory drive mechanism (48) and the compressor.
Patent GB-2396221-A (GB)
Title: An extravasation detector which detects a difference in the fl-rate within a blood vessel
Inventor: BRABRAND KNUT
IPC: A61M5/168
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: Ultrasound Doppler probe 2 is placed above the vein downstream of a contrast medium infusion site and measures the flow velocity in the vein. Processor 4 converts the output from the probe 2 into a form that may be displayed as an image on display unit 5. It also determines whether the velocity corresponds to a flow of contrast medium along the vein. If the cannula 13 is properly sited and the contrast medium as desired along the vein, this will lead to an increased flow velocity in the vein. This is detected by ultrasound probe 2 and the processor 4 will determine that no extravasation has occurred. However, where extravasation of contrast medium occurs a low or zero output from probe 2 will result and processor 4 determines that extravasation has occurred, and it immediately sends a "stop" signal, e.g. an alarm, to pump controller 11 which stops pump 10.
Patent GB-2396144-A (GB)
Title: Marine outboard engine automatic control system
Inventor: GROVES MARC ROBERT
IPC: F02B61/04
Filed: 2003-02-10
Abstract: A system which automatically controls the efficiency of a marine outboard engine by automatically lowering the engine revolutions, automatically altering the vertical angle of the engine in relation to the water and monitoring various sensors, switches and components permanently fixed on the engine and on the vessel to which the engine is attached. The system may be controlled by a programmable integrated circuit which is programmed and run by a computer generated program. Altering the angle of the engine and its propeller shaft in relation to the flow of water increases the fuel efficiency of the engine and reduces engine wear.
Patent GB-2400147-A (GB)
Title: Bearing arrangement
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16C23/04
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A spherical bearing arrangement comprises a bearing housing (3) and a ball (4) located therein, the bearing housing (3) having a rigid outer race (5) and a rigid inner race (6) and an annular elastomeric portion (7) sandwiched between the races (5,6), wherein the outer race (5) of the bearing housing is securely held in an interference fit hole (8). The inner race (6) may have a self-lubricating liner. The elastomeric portion (7) avoids an increase in torque between the ball (4) and the housing (3) when the bearing is installed in the hole (8).
Patent GB-2401052-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for assisted percutaneous wiring
Inventor: KHETRAPAL RAVI KUMAR
IPC: A61B17/17
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: The apparatus guides implantation of reinforcing wires across a bone fracture. A first retaining member (2) is adapted to extend transversely across the fracture on a first side of the bone. A second retaining member (3) then extends transversely across the fracture on an opposite side of the bone. The first and second retaining members are spaced one from the other but extend together in a selected first alignment with respect to the fracture. A wire (14) external to the skin extends in the first alignment and it, and the position of the fracture, can be visualised together by X ray. A wire to be implanted into the bone and across the fracture can be guided in a selected second alignment by reference to the visible alignment of the wire (14).
Patent GB-2403052-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a person at an entrance or exit and providing an audio or visual message
Inventor: WILLIAMSON ROBERT ELLIS
IPC: G08B7/06
Filed: 2003-06-20
Abstract: An electronic (2) or motion (3) activated device situated in or at selected entrances or exits or any other suitable location. When activated a micro-processor (4) receives an input signal which initiates a command that relays a programmable voice (6) and/or visual (5) message back to the point of activation. These messages may be generated or reprogrammed at any time by a master network processing device (7) then downloaded to the micro-processor either manually or via corded or wireless transmission. The system may consist of either single or linked to multiple units (8).