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Patent GB-2371373-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide router having stator and rotor
Inventor: ELLIS JOHN NIGEL
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: An optical router comprising a substantially planar substrate 2, a stator 5,7 fixed to and projecting from an upper surface of the substrate 2, and a rotor 8 surrounding the stator 5,7 so as to be rotatable about the stator. At least one optical guiding component 15 is formed in or on the rotor 8. A substantially planar layer 12 is provided on the substrate 2 surrounding the rotor 8 and has a plurality of optical waveguides 13 formed therein, the waveguides 13 opening at at least one end onto a space surrounding the rotor 8. The stator 5,7, rotor 8, and planar layer 12 are formed on the substrate 2 by a series of deposition and etching steps, such that the rotor 8 may be rotated about the stator 5,7 so as to align said optical guiding component with one or more of said waveguide openings.
Patent GB-2373171-A (GB)
Title: Boot rack
Inventor: ANDREW JOSEPH MICHAEL
IPC: A47F7/08
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: A free-standing or wall mounted rack for wellington boots comprises a sloping panel having a plurality of shaped holes through which the boots are hung under their own weight from the toe portion. The holes are shaped to accept boots of varying sizes/shapes and are arranged to allow close interleaving of the boots.
Patent GB-2375009-A (GB)
Title: Method for playing real time game between cellular phones
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2001-04-24
Abstract: A packet of a communication protocol for communicating real time game data so as to effect a method for playing a real time game between two cellular phones is disclosed. A plurality of protocol data units (PDUs) are contained in the packet. Different data about real time game are contained in the PDUs. Hence, one cellular phone may transmit the packet to the other remote cellular phone. The other cellular phone may process data based on the communication protocol for permitting users to play a real time game therebetween.
Patent GB-2362478-A (GB)
Title: Reference wavelength light generating apparatus
Inventor: MATSUBARA YASUAKI
IPC: G01J3/28
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A reference wavelength light generating apparatus 100A comprises a light source 10 is split by a light splitting unit 12 and one of the resulting light signals is extracted as a measuring beam (22, Fig. 1) whilst the other is extracted as reference wavelength light by passing it through a collimator 14 and an absorbing member 16 and then by being reflected by a reflecting member 18 to return it to the splitting unit 12. The reference beam issues from optic fibre connector 32. The light source 10 may be an edge emitting LED and the collimator 14 may be an optic fibre collimator.
Patent GB-2359319-A (GB)
Title: A frame for a manhole cover
Inventor: SCOTT ANDREW
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 1997-07-31
Abstract: A frame (20) for supporting a manhole cover (22) comprises an upstanding peripheral wall (28), support means (40, 42 Figs 3 and 4) extending inwardly from part of the wall to support the cover (22), and an outer flange (30) extending outwardly from a lower part of the wall (28) for anchoring the frame (20) in the ground. The outer flange (30) has a plurality of protrusions or recesses (44) over its outer surface for enhancing the anchoring of the flange (30) in a bedding material and stiffening the frame (20) against bending. The protrusions (44) my be at the corners only. The flange (30) may have wider regions at the corners of a rectangular or square frame.
Patent GB-2379372-A (GB)
Title: Clippings collection for a mower
Inventor: WILSON GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: A01G3/04
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A horticultural or agricultural cutting device is disclosed which comprises a body 4, a rotor 20 rotatably coupled to the body, at least one cutter (54, 56 figure 4) which rotates along with the rotor and extends radially to the axis of rotation, and a powered drive (eg. an electric motor 40) which drives the rotor 20 and cutter (54, 56). The rotor 20 provides a collection surface (58, 60 figure 4) which follows the cutter (54, 56) as it rotates and so serves to collect cut material. The rotor 20 is formed such as to expel the cut material centrifugally and the body provides a roughly tangential collection channel away from the rotor 20 along which the collected material is thereby propelled. The collection channel is led to a waste receptacle.
Patent GB-2382291-A (GB)
Title: Overlay for touch sensitive screen
Inventor: HOLT NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: An overlay (<B>16</B>), constructed from flexible material to include buttons (<B>18</B> and <B>fig. 2</B>), is positioned to cover a touch sensitive screen (<B>14</B>). Upon pressing the keys of the overlay, a user applies pressure precisely on a specific part of the display. The display forms part of an electronic device (<B>10</B>), such as a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) or palm top computer, and allows visually impaired operators to use the touch screen by providing indicators (e.g. braille symbols) on the overlay buttons. Users without visual impairment may prefer to use the device without the overlay.
Patent GB-2367479-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles incorporating color change graphics
Inventor: PIERCE JOSEPH EARL
IPC: A61F13/42
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A disposable absorbent article such as a training pant includes active graphics that can change color during use and can provide an interactive training aid. The active graphics in particular embodiments can comprise moisture sensitive color change compositions that disappear from view or blend in with background graphics upon activation. In particular embodiments, the active graphics comprise at least two compositions that have different post-activation colors.
Patent GB-2373696-A (GB)
Title: A configurable code generator system for spread spectrum applications
Inventor: MEDLOCK JOEL D
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A configurable code generator system (CGS) (114a) for spread spectrum applications is disclosed herein. The CGS (114a) includes a composite code generator unit (CGU) (140), a global code generator (145), and an interface (148) that is coupled to the composite code generator (150) and the global code generator (145). The CGU (140) has multiple independent code generators, each capable of generating an independent code sequence. The global code generator (140) provides a global code sequence for synchronization. The interface (148) has memory that stores at least one bit of the global sequence and at least one bit from at least one of the independent code sequences of the CGU (140) from which an output conditioning circuit can selectively choose based on a desired communication protocol.
Patent GB-2391948-A (GB)
Title: Utility meter with magnetic field detection
Inventor: GHOSH KAUSHIK
IPC: G01R11/24
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A utility meter is provided with a magnetic field sensor 20 to detect the presence of abnormally high magnetic fields in the vicinity of the meter, such as those caused by a magnet placed to tamper with the meter readings. The sensor may be a coil wound on a ferrite core which saturates when a magnetic field above a threshold is present. The saturation is detected by monitoring a signal applied to the coil by signal generator 23. The presence or duration of a high magnetic field may be stored in memory 12 or displayed on means 22.
Patent GB-2384530-A (GB)
Title: Single piston dual chamber fuel pump
Inventor: DONG MIKE
IPC: F04B49/24
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A fuel pump 10 for an automotive vehicle includes a housing 12 having an opening 18 extending there through, and a double acting piston 20 slidably supported within the opening. A pair of end caps 26, 28 are mounted to the housing, thereby encasing the piston within the opening. First and second pumping chambers 30, 32 are defined by the opening, first and second ends of the piston, and the end caps. Each of the first and second pumping chambers has an inlet 34 adapted to allow fuel to flow into the pumping chambers and an outlet 36 adapted to allow fuel to flow out of the pumping chambers. A drive device is adapted to move the piston back and forth within the opening, thereby alternately increasing and decreasing the volumes of the first and second pumping chambers. The drive device may comprise a pair of electromagnetic coils 70, 72 or a two-way cam and return spring. The pump may also have biassing springs 74, 76 to centre the piston. Preferably each of the inlets includes a one way inlet valve 48 and each outlet includes a one way outlet valve 56.
Patent GB-2395694-A (GB)
Title: Trailer/container having pivotal side pillars
Inventor: RICHARDSON ANDREW
IPC: B65D88/12
Filed: 2003-01-29
Abstract: A trailer or container has a plurality of pillars 2 suitable for supporting loading decks that can be raised or lowered on the pillars (see figure 1), where at least one of the pillars may be moved from a supporting position to an out of the way position 2' thus allowing changed access to the space within the trailer/container. The pillar/s may be pivoted about their vertical axis at upper and lower positions, and may be locked at said positions when supporting the loading deck. An upper locking mechanism may be operated by a handle from a lower position by means of an elongate rod passing through the length of the pillar. The loading deck may be secured to the pillar/s by means of latch members, which may be prevented from latching with the pillar/s when the loading decks are at their lowermost position therefore allowing the pillar/s to be swung out.
Patent GB-2382107-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine exhaust silencer
Inventor: NISHIYAMA TOSHIHIKO
IPC: F01N1/08
Filed: 2000-02-04
Abstract: The silencer provides a main flow path and a by-pass flow path. The silencer may have partitions 3A, 3B defining damping chambers 2A-2C and one or more apertured pipes 6,7. The main flow path may be via the apertured pipes 6,7 while the by-pass flow may be via apertures 31 in the partitions 3A, 3B, fig.6, or via apertures 31 in the upstream and downstream end plates 9 of the pipes 6, 7 ,fig.11. The by-pass flow may be 5% to 30% of the total flow.
Patent GB-2388920-A (GB)
Title: Optical position adjusting device for lens barrel in rotatable cylinder
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G02B7/04
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: An optical-position adjusting device for an optical unit comprises a movement-conversion mechanism that converts a rotational movement of a rotary wheel cylinder 57 into a linear movement of a lens barrel (58), and an optical-position adjusting mechanism that positions the lens barrel with respect to the rotary wheel cylinder. The optical-position adjusting mechanism has a ring (73) and a fixing member (75). The ring is fitted on the lens barrel in such a manner that the lens barrel can be moved along the central axis thereof eg using keys 77 and grooves 78. . The ring is non-rotatable relative to the lens barrel. The fixing member is provided for fixing the ring to a frame in such a manner that the ring can be released from the frame eg. by loosening screw 76. The device may be used in a binocular telescope having a solid state imaging device eg a CCD.
Patent GB-2403355-A (GB)
Title: Current converter with variable switching repitition frequency
Inventor: ANNOWSKY RENE
IPC: H02M7/219
Filed: 2003-06-24
Abstract: A current converter is used to convert an alternating current (AC) to a direct current (DC) and/or vice versa or for DC/DC current conversion, wherein an input side of the current converter is connected to a power supply network. The current converter comprises at least one electric or electronic valve adapted for repeatedly switching on and off an electric connection and thereby operating the current converter. A repetition frequency of the switching of the at least one valve is varied during operation of the current converter. For example, PWM signals (S1 to S9) with varying distances to each other are used in order to control the operation of the current converter. A reference function (F) may be used to calculate the widths of the PWM signals (S1 to S9) correspondingly to sinusoidal voltage of the power supply network.
Patent GB-2404128-A (GB)
Title: Strip-form silicon carbide heating element
Inventor: BEATSON JOHN GEORGE
IPC: H05B3/64
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: The element 3,8 13,16 provides a higher radiating surface area to volume ratio than a conventional tubular element. Cold tails 4,5 are provided separately 4,5 or integrally 9,10 with the element which may be extruded and bent to shape, eg U shaped, prior to drying and firing. The heating section may be recrystallised to form self bonded silicon carbide material or the final product may comprise reaction bonded or reaction sintered silicon carbide.
Patent GB-2393361-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone and display data distribution method and sysytem
Inventor: HOSONO SHIZU
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A displayable-information distributing functioned mobile telephone 1 produces with an application in its own terminal a displayable message to be distributed, finds its position with a position finding mechanism such as a GPS 16, and registers its position with a data management server 3 via a positional information server 2. A control unit 11 controls other circuits in its own terminal, and selects users to whom the message is to be distributed on the basis of user information acquired from the positional information server. A radio control unit 12 acquires user information from the positional information server and distributes the message.
Patent GB-2396832-A (GB)
Title: Filter assembly for vacuum cleaner
Inventor: LIM JONG-GOOK
IPC: A47L9/10
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A filter assembly is disclosed for a vacuum cleaner comprising a dust container (110) having a predetermined storage space and an upper opening. An inclined guide (114) is provided at an upper and outer circumferential surface of the dust container (110). A cover (120), having a through-hole (121a) for sucking external air, is disposed to cover the upper opening of the dust container (110). A fixing lever (128) is slidably disposed at an outside of a rim (123) of the cover (120), the fixing lever having a protrusion (128b) extending towards an inner side of the cover, the protrusion being slidable while contacting the inclined guide (114), whereby the cover is in close contact with the dust container (110). A filter (130) is removably disposed at a filter-mounting portion (112) formed by an aperture in a wall of the dust container (111). Advantageously the cover (120) is in close contact with the dust container (110) using the sliding contact between the inclined guide (114) and the fixing lever (128).
Patent GB-2394957-A (GB)
Title: Production of ethers from Fischer-Tropsch products and their use as fuel additives
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10L1/02
Filed: 2003-09-18
Abstract: Synthesis gas 1 is fed into Fischer-Tropsch reactor 100, to produce a naphtha 2 and a heavy product 3. The naphtha contains olefins and alcohols. The naphtha 2 is mixed with water 4 and enters ether synthesis reactor 200, containing a zeolite catalyst. From effluent 5, unreacted water 6 and product 7 are separated. Product 7 enters distillation unit 300 to obtain ether 8, and olefin and alcohol depleted naphtha 9. Heavy product 3 is mixed with hydrogen 10, and hydrotreated 400. The effluent is distilled 500 to obtain naphtha 12, paraffinic distillate fuel 13 and heavy product 14. The fuel component 13 is mixed with ether 8 to produce high lubricity distillate fuel 15. The remaining naphtha streams 9, 12, and heavy product stream 14 are further processed to salable products. Also discloses is a diesel fuel having a cetane number > 55, a sulphur content < 15 ppm wt, polycyclic aromatic content < 1.5 wt % and a concentration of > 1 wt %.
Patent GB-2394872-A (GB)
Title: Handling jitter in differential data signals
Inventor: ENGEL ANDY
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A method for compensating jitter in received differential data signals includes recovering a first clock signal 310 from the received differential data signals and generating re-timed differential data signals 312 based on the received differential data signals and the first clock signal. A level 328 of jitter in the re-timed differential data signals is detected. A second clock 318 signal is recovered from the re-timed differential data signals. Jitter-compensated differential data signals 316 are generated based on the re-timed differential data signals, the second clock signal, and the detected level of jitter.
Patent GB-2408452-A (GB)
Title: A single use cosmetic applicator
Inventor: MICHEL RICHARD
IPC: A45D40/00
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator has a product application surface <B>3</B>, a substantially impermeable film <B>6</B>, a handling surface <B>4</B> and a predetermined quantity of soluble cosmetic product <B>5</B> sealed between the application surface <B>3</B> and the impermeable film <B>6</B>. The cosmetic product <B>5</B> may be in a powdered form. A protective cover <B>7</B>, that may be removed by peeling, can be arranged across at least part of the applicator surface <B>3</B>. The handling surface <B>4</B> can be formed by the impermeable film <B>6</B> and also may have a handle provided. The applicator surface <B>3</B> can be formed from polyurethane foam.
Patent GB-2398570-A (GB)
Title: Phenolic foam
Inventor: EDGERLEY GRAHAM MORGAN
IPC: C08J9/14
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: A phenolic foam mixture for producing a substantially closed cell phenolic foam comprises a phenolic resin, a polysiloxane copolymer used as a surfactant, a blowing agent, and a catalyst (polymerization initiator), the polysiloxane copolymer having a polysiloxane content of from 25% to 35% by weight, a polyethylene oxide content of from 50% to 55% by weight and a polypropylene oxide content of from 15% to 20% by weight.
Patent GB-2393189-A (GB)
Title: Depositing a tantalum film
Inventor: DONOHUE HILKE
IPC: H01L23/52
Filed: 2002-07-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of depositing a tantalum film in which   a  -Ta dominates and to methods of electroplating copper using such films. The films have a thickness of less than 300 nm and are formed by depositing a seed layer of an organic containing low dielectric constant insulating layer and sputtering tantalum onto the seed layer at a temperature below 250{C.
Patent GB-2411752-A (GB)
Title: A system for locating remote controls using a network of home entertainment of devices
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: G08B21/24
Filed: 2004-03-03
Abstract: A network of devices (eg TVs, DVD players and HiFis) is used to locate associated remote control units. The devices receive signals from a given remote control and use these to determine its position via a method of triangulation. Individual devices may use antenna arrays to improve position determination. The remote controls may be made to emit an audible sound to aid location. A Display having a graphical user interface is also provided. Users can sketch a lay out on the display. The relative position of the remote controls can then be displayed in association with this sketch. The locations the various remote controls can be stored and updated at given time intervals.
Patent GB-2399932-A (GB)
Title: Speech recognition
Inventor: ENDERBY PAMELA MARY
IPC: G10L15/187
Filed: 2004-03-29
Abstract: Assistive technology supports the control of an environment by a dysarthric speaker. The accuracy of the control exerted by the dysarthric speaker is improved by the use of consistency and confusability measures within the speech-processing engine. These measure increase the accuracy of the recognition of utterances of the speaker and the accuracy of articulation of utterances of the dysarthric speaker.
Patent GB-2396470-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system
Inventor: ARNOLD DEAN
IPC: G08B3/10
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: An alarm system comprising a control panel (50) connected to sounding devices (10) for storing and reproducing messages according to an alarm input (e.g. output from heat sensor). The messages (usually pre-recorded spoken messages) are downloaded to memories (12) in the sounding devices (10) by message controller (55) from a local message store (70), when initially setting up the alarm system and when a sounding device (10) needs to reproduce a message not currently stored in its memory (12). This downloading of messages to the sounding devices (10) gives the alarm system flexibility and reduces the necessary size of each sounding device's internal memory. The sounding devices may simultaneously reproduce a first message whilst having a second message downloaded thereto.
Patent GB-2398816-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid separation system
Inventor: MACKENZIE GORDON R
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A method of separating fluids that actuate a downhole tool (12) from well fluids is disclosed. The assembly permits equalization or circulation through the running string for delivery of the downhole tool to the desired location. The circulation passage (28) is closed and the clean fluid is displaced into the downhole tool by pressure applied to a movable barrier (22). At the end of the clean fluid displacement, a lateral port (30) is opened to allow retrieval without pulling a wet string.
Patent GB-2400220-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for providing crossing markets
Inventor: GILBERT ANDREW C
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: Methods and systems for providing and implementing crossing markets are provided (220). These methods and systems preferably include facilitating trading at crossing markets by establishing crossing market trading rules (210), incentivizing crossing market participants, and improving the efficiency of crossing market trading (230).
Patent GB-2414485-A (GB)
Title: Shaving composition
Inventor: KING WILLIAM ASHLEY
IPC: A61Q9/02
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: Microparticles comprising an adsorbent polymer, at least one active compound adsorbed thereon, and a release retardant coated and adsorbed onto the polymer and the active compound are dispersed in a liquid medium. The composition may comprise glycerin, sodium laureth sulfate, benzyl alcohol, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, aloe, acrylate cross polymers, triethanolamine, cocamidopropyl betaine, propylene glycol, grapeseed oil, mica, tocopheryl acetate, polyquaternium, agar, titanium dioxide, tea tree oil, eucalyptus leaf oil, methyldibromo glutaronitrile, phenoxyethanol, benzophenone, magnetite, spearmint leaf oil, camphor hydrochloric acid, dye and water, and may be in the form of a gel.
Patent GB-2410136-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug cover
Inventor: TAYLOR MALCOLM JOHN
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: A cover for an electrical plug comprises an open-faced cover member 23 which is adapted to fit over a plug 25 and substantially enclose it when it is fitted in a socket outlet 27, and means 29 to removably attach the cover to one or both of the plug and socket. The cover may have chamfered corners 41 to allow a mains switch 28 to be accessed. The attachment may be by a hook and loop fastening or a suction pad. The cover may be rigid or flexible. The cover stops the plug getting dirty in an environment such as a kitchen.