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Patent GB-2378501-A (GB)
Title: Air cooling unit
Inventor: URE ZAFER MUMITTIN
IPC: F25B39/04
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An air cooling unit comprises a heat exchanger 19, preferably in the form of a condenser, positioned to be cooled by an air stream 34, with a water spray 32 located on the upstream side of the heat exchanger to direct water onto a single or multi-layered mesh surface 29 also positioned on the upstream side of the heat exchanger. The mesh surface is preferably of wire. Water is then able to evaporate from the mesh so cooling the air stream. The unit may be operated intermittently, eg in peak periods, either by using a sensor measuring ambient temperature, or by using a pressure sensor measuring the pressure of refrigerant in the condenser. The mesh can be metallic or non-metallic, and can be positioned in the unit either using a bracket, frame or clip-on assembly. The wire meshes can be coarse 30 or fine 31, either of diamond or square pattern. By its positioning, the mesh can act as a filter for leaves or dust.
Patent GB-2381317-A (GB)
Title: Method of calibrating a gas sensor for measuring a number of gaseous components in a gaseous sample
Inventor: HACKENBERG MICHAEL
IPC: G01N35/00
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for measuring and checking concentration levels of several gaseous components in a gas sample including evaluating data of suitably-selected calibration gases, from which a subvector space in the vector space of all possible measured data (s 1 , s 2 , s 3 ), represented as plane (E), and an associated tolerance range are constructed. If the data subsequently determined during a measurement, represented by starlets, lie within the tolerance range they are classified as plausible, otherwise as implausible. The subvector space is, for example, constructed in such a way that the sum of the distances of the measuring points belonging to the calibration gases to the subvector space is as small as possible. By means of the method in accordance with the invention, it is possible without constructive measures on the gas measuring device to detect implausible measuring results as such thereby avoiding a frequent problem when measuring gas by means of a gas measuring device is the falsification of the measuring results due to the effect of temperature, dampness, contamination and also cross-sensitivities and drift in the sensors of the gas measuring device.
Patent GB-2391869-A (GB)
Title: Use of antioxidants to reduce tackiness of polymer surfaces
Inventor: CHAN CHRISTOPHER YUEN MING
IPC: C08J5/10
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A styrene block copolymer composition comprises mineral oil and an antioxidant to reduce surface stickiness upon exposure to air. An independent claim also specifies a method of reducing the surface stickiness of an elastic gel material by adding an antioxidant. The styrene block copolymer is preferably SEBS or SEEPS and the antioxidant is preferably Irganox 1010 (RTM). The antioxidant is preferably used in amounts of 1.2 to 2.0%-wt of the copolymer.
Patent GB-2386008-A (GB)
Title: A two-wire latching relay power switch using a current transformer to obtain relay-operating energy
Inventor: LO CHUNG PING KEVIN
IPC: H01H47/22
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: An in-line power switch comprises a latching relay 20-25 actuated by a transistor bridge 31-34 under control of a microcontroller which responds to manual operation of a local switch or to a signal received from a remote control radio or infra-red transmitter. When the relay contacts are closed, energy for the controller and the relay-operating circuit is obtained from the current transformer 61-64 in series with the load 2. Use of a latching relay reduces the heat dissipation, which is beneficial when the circuit is enclosed in a wall socket or cavity. The two-wire configuration allows simple retro-fitting of an intelligent switch, which may respond to remote control signals or to motion, temperature or light. The controller rejects chatter of the local manual switch. The latching relay may be spring-biased so that less energy is required to open the contacts than to close them.
Patent GB-2386756-A (GB)
Title: Planar index guided VCSEL
Inventor: KIM SEONGSIN
IPC: H01S5/20
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: Systems and methods of passivating planar index-guided oxide vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) 10 are described. These systems and methods address the unique susceptibility of these devices to damage that otherwise might be caused by moisture intrusion into the etch holes 26 that are used to form the index-guiding confinement regions (28). In one aspect, a VCSEL 10 includes a vertical stack structure having a substantially planar top surface. The vertical stack structure includes a top mirror (14), a bottom mirror (16), and a cavity region (12) disposed between the top mirror (14) and the bottom mirror (16) and including an active light generation region (20). At least one of the top mirror (14) and the bottom mirror (16) has a layer with a peripheral region (28) that is oxidized into an electrical insulator as a result of exposure to an oxidizing agent. The vertical stack structure defines two or more etched holes 26 each extending from the substantially planar top surface to the oxidized peripheral region (28). Each of the etched holes 26 is moisture passivated by an overlying moisture penetration barrier 40.
Patent GB-2396522-A (GB)
Title: Determining transmission power
Inventor: BRUSCH SIMON
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-12-18
Abstract: Determining a transmit power in a cellular communication system comprising a cell including an inner zone served by a first carrier and an outer zone. A base station (201) comprises a receiver (211) for receiving measurement reports from communication units (203, 205, 207, 209). The measurement reports comprise receive characteristics such as received signal levels. A distribution processor (217) may generate a distribution of the receive characteristics, and a modified transmit power processor (219) determines a modified transmit power level in response to the distribution. A modified transmit power level may be determined so that the power reduction of a transmit power will result in a given traffic distribution between the inner zone and the outer zone. The modified transmit power processor (219) may be coupled to a cell transmit power processor (225), which determines a cell transmit power associated with the first carrier in response to the modified transmit power level. A maximum transmit power of the first carrier may be set to the cell transmit power level.
Patent GB-2381626-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to multiple isolated memories in an isolated execution environment
Inventor: GOLLIVER ROGER A
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: The present invention provides a method, apparatus, and system for controlling memory accesses to multiple isolated memory areas in an isolated execution environment. A page manager is used to distribute a plurality of pages to a plurality of different areas of a memory, respectively. The memory is divided into non-isolated areas and isolated areas. The page manager is located in an isolated area of memory. Further, a memory ownership page table describes each page of memory and is also located in an isolated area of memory. The page manager assigns an isolated attribute to a page if the page is distributed to an isolated are of memory. On the other hand, the page manager assigns a non-isolated attribute to a page if the page is distributed to a non-isolated area of memory. The memory ownership page table records the attribute for each page. In one embodiment, a processor having a normal execution mode and an isolated execution mode generates an access transaction. The access transaction is configured using a configuration storage that contains configuration settings related to a page and access information. An access checking circuit coupled to the configuration settings and the access information and generates an access grant signal if the access transaction is valid.
Patent GB-2391615-A (GB)
Title: Motion sensor device for sensing rotation
Inventor: BLACK ROBERT A
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2003-04-04
Abstract: An apparatus for sensing rotation includes a plurality of optical motion sensors 16,A,B, constructed in a substantially coplanar arrangement. Each motion sensor is configured to generate incremental movement date indicative of movement of the sensor in two dimensions. A rotation data generator 302 generates rotation data based on the incremental movement data. The rotation data represents rotation of a first one of the motion sensors about a second one of the motion sensors. The system also comprises a movable motion sensor comprising two 2D arrays of photo detectors configured to generate 2 Dimensional movement data which is processed to determine the rotation of the motion sensor.
Patent GB-2401184-A (GB)
Title: Liquid level detector
Inventor: NICHOLLS PAUL
IPC: G01F23/22
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: Apparatus for detecting the level of liquids which have their vapour phase at a different temperature to their liquid phase. The apparatus comprising a fibre optic distributed temperature sensor, which is coiled to increase the resolution of the sensor. The apparatus is also claimed as working where the temperature difference is not inherent but manually produced by either heating or cooling the liquid. Also the apparatus is claimed where the vapour and liquid have their temperature changed at different rates.
Patent GB-2389482-A (GB)
Title: Load distribution between nodes in communication networks
Inventor: HAGLUND ANDERS
IPC: H04L12/803
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses a node selection procedure. A load is obtained, having a priority level. The first step selects a node from a first subset of available nodes. If the node is capable of accepting the load, i.e. if the congestion level is low enough to allow a load of the present priority level, the node is selected as a destination node. If the congestion level of the node is too high to allow the node to accept the load, the second step is performed. The second step creates a second subset of nodes, all capable of accepting the load. One of the nodes is then selected as destination node. This second selected node is guaranteed to be able to accept the load. The load is then directed to the selected destination node. If the second subset is empty; the load has to be discarded.
Patent GB-2395666-A (GB)
Title: Grabber and coin pusher machine
Inventor: STANLEY MARK HENRY
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-11-03
Abstract: Amusement apparatus comprising a cabinet 1 with a transparent panel, a pusher machine within the cabinet; and payment means for accepting payment for play on the pusher machine and exit means for making winnings from the pusher machine available to players; a grabber machine within the cabinet and exit means for making available prizes from the pusher machine available to players; and control means 34 connected to the pusher machine and the grabber machine for enabling the grabber machine in dependence upon operation of the pusher machine. Also, a pusher machine with a video monitor 100 on which thee are depicted coins moving through an image of a bagatelle leading to platform of the pusher machine.
Patent GB-2407954-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable aromatic fish lure
Inventor: CLOSE PAUL
IPC: A01K85/01
Filed: 2003-11-11
Abstract: An adjustable aromatic fish lure which is able to dispense oils, flavours and/or concentrates to the water in the vicinity of the lure further imitating the natural prey of the fish. The lure is fitted with apertures at the top, middle and bottom of the lure, each with a cover 2. Under the cover is an internal sponge membrane 4. The lure may be used as a conventional lure with all hatches firmly closed, or one or more could be opened to allow a lesser or greater amount of aromatic attractant to be released. The lure is reusable, and can be cleaned with water prior to storage.
Patent GB-2391908-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine common rail fuel distribution system
Inventor: HOFFMAN MARC M
IPC: F02M51/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: The moulded fuel rail 12 is integrally moulded with (a) a plurality of actuation means for actuating the injection valves of respective fuel injectors 14, and (b) integrally moulded fuel outlet connectors 20 each having a groove 32 to engage by a snap-fit with an external rib 42 on the inlet end 38a of each injector valve unit 14. Each actuation means may be an electromagnetic coil 22 or a piezoelectric stack. A seal 36 may be provided in each connector 20. Each fuel injector valve unit 14 has a body 38 with a fuel inlet 40 and an external rib 42 adapted to be snap-fitted into a groove 32 in the outlet connector 20 of the fuel rail 12. The pressure of fuel supplied to the rail 12 is may be typically at least 300 bar and as high as 1000-2000 bar.
Patent GB-2409850-A (GB)
Title: Transportation system including a mobile platform
Inventor: HALLIDAY KIT
IPC: B62B3/04
Filed: 2004-01-08
Abstract: A transportation system includes a mobile platform <B>4</B> mounted on wheels and/or casters <B>8</B> and a transporter <B>2</B> to which the mobile platform may be coupled. The transporter includes front and rear chassis units <B>18, 20</B> mounted on wheels or casters <B>22, 24</B> and a connecting structure <B>26, 28</B> that connects the front and rear chassis units, the connecting structure including an elevated portion <B>28</B> and being constructed and arranged to allow the mobile platform <B>4</B> and payload volume <B>12</B> associated with the mobile platform to be inserted beneath the elevated portion <B>28</B> of the connecting structure, between the front and rear chassis units <B>18, 20</B> of the transporter <B>2</B>.
Patent GB-2394393-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for turning food products
Inventor: KELLY BARRY PETER
IPC: A21C9/08
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: A method for turning a first article or articles of food material with respect to second article or articles of food material comprises transporting the first article or articles between two co-operating web portions which each include a twisted portion, thus turning the first aricle over whilst the second article is not turned over. In an embodiment, a sheet 5 of baked sponge cake is cut at c to give two sheets S1 and S2. Sheet S1 is inverted with respect to sheet S2 and the sheets are united with a filling therebetween.
Patent GB-2401144-A (GB)
Title: Buckle mechanism with means to prevent unintentional release
Inventor: ANSCHER JOSEPH
IPC: A44B11/26
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A buckle mechanism comprises a female portion 11 and at least one male portion 30 adapted to be received within the cavity of the female portion. The male portion has a base 35, a central leg 33 with a catch 34 and a locking tab 32. The locking tab 32 seats in a locking slot 12 when the male portion is inserted into the female portion. There is a center button mechanism 20 mounted in the female portion and having a center push button 21, a spring 25 connected to the center push button and/or to a spring base 22 and at least one flexible leg 23 connected to the spring base 22. The flexible leg 23 has a catch 24 that interlocks with the catch 34 on the male portion when the male portion is inserted into the female portion. When the center push button 21 is depressed, the spring 25 compresses and surface 27 causes the flexible leg 23 to bend and release the catch 34 on the male portion so that the male portion is ejected from the female portion when the locking tab 32 is depressed sufficiently to clear the locking slot.
Patent GB-2409123-A (GB)
Title: Tracking foreground objects and displaying on a timeline
Inventor: HENSON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: In a surveillance system, image data is processed to track moving foreground objects which are thereby identified. A timeline is displayed on the operator's monitor (Fig 35) and an indication of the moving objects is displayed on the timeline. In particular, a movement event lasting between times 08:37 and 08:56 is displayed as line 4501, whilst another event, lasting between 08:44 and 09:00 is shown as line 4502. The first event occurs at a slower speed than the second and is displayed as a blue line 4501 whilst the faster event is displayed as a red line 4502.
Patent GB-2401850-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of waste materials such as cooking oil
Inventor: OFFIELD TINA
IPC: B65F1/02
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A method of disposing of a waste material includes ```pouring the waste material into a temporary storage container (10) having a chamber (14) to receive the waste material, an inlet (17) through which the waste material is introduced into the chamber (14), and a closure (18) for closing the inlet, and ```disposing of the waste material once an appropriate amount of the waste material is contained within the temporary storage container (10). The container may alternatively comprise a bag in a carton, possibly provided with a funnel, a moulded plastic body, a foil-lined cardboard body, preferably collapsible, a collapsible blow moulded body or a plastic bottle having a top with a funnel and pourer formation.
Patent GB-2415540-A (GB)
Title: Flat cable system
Inventor: DAVIES JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: H01R4/24
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: A system for power circuit distribution composed of a adhesive A1 insulating tape T, containing parallel flat-shaped metal conductors M1, M2 inside, so that from a power supply, tidy and rapid extensions may be drawn. When applied to a wall, the extra-low profile allows the tape to become practically invisible when painted with the matching wall colours. The wide surface area of the flat-shaped metal conductor provides optimal electron flow and heat dissipation. Preferably electric adhesive conductor tape <B>T</B> is joined on each end to terminal conversion-connector <B>C</B> to enable links between regular power supply wires, <B>W1</B> and <B>W2</B> and standard electric accessories, which are in turn supported by adhesive housing-base <B>B</B>. The system eliminates the need for built-in boxes and tubes for electric wiring.
Patent GB-2415555-A (GB)
Title: Signalling method
Inventor: ATHERTON ERIC
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-06-26
Abstract: A modulator accepts information and encodes that information in an alternating signal containing repeated rising and falling edges, the encoding being by way of the time between consecutive rising and falling edges. A data signal is preceded by a reference signal 23 of a known time, and a demodulator detects that reference signal and calculates a calibration error therefrom. The demodulator can record the calibration error and subtract this from subsequent data signals. The demodulator can alternatively (or in addition) adjust the threshold 30 for future signals, on the basis of the calibration error. This is particularly suited to inductive transmission paths such as a three-phase electrical supply cable leading to downhole sensors in the oil and gas extraction industries. Information from every second sensor is encoded such that an increasing value corresponds to increasing pulse width, 24, 26, information from intervening sensors being encoded such that an increasing value corresponds to decreasing pulse width, 25, 27.
Patent GB-2404914-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispense system
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A beverage dispense system for carbonated beverages has a pump 10 for circulating carbonated beverage in a loop 3 including a carbonator unit 2, a dispense head 1 and a cooling unit 11. A source of uncarbonated beverage is connected to the loop 3 via an on-off valve 17 for replacing carbonated beverage drawn off at the dispense head 1 in response to the level of beverage in the carbonator unit 2. The pump 10 is operable at low speed when circulating beverage in the loop 3 and at high speed when filling the carbonator unit 2.
Patent GB-2419240-A (GB)
Title: Connector for multicore cable with positionable pin
Inventor: WORRALL PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H01R13/68
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A connector assembly 1 comprising an enclosure 2, a plurality of piercing members 3a, 3b and 3c each having an end for piercing the insulation portion of an electrical cable. The position of the piercing member 3c is changeable so that it can contact with any of a plurality of cores of a multicore cable 20. The connector is fabricated from a variety of materials suitable for confined environments with fire risks. A cable with a plurality of cores each with their own insulating and an outer insulating sheath is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2420520-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electrodes and to tube manufacture
Inventor: HOLDEN DEREK JOHN
IPC: B21D51/00
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: There is provided apparatus 100 for forming a tube 9 by bending a metal sheet 11. The apparatus 100 comprises a forming station 102 comprising a forming pin 101 around which a metal sheet 11 can be wrapped and a plurality of form fingers 110, 120, 130, 140 radially spaced around the forming pin 101 and moveable relative thereto. Also provided are electrode emission source components 1. The components 1 comprise an open ended tube 9 and a cap 13, wherein the tube 9 is formed from a metal sheet 11 which is formed into a tubular configuration. Further provided are electrodes, electrical apparatus and methods of forming tubes.
Patent GB-2405120-A (GB)
Title: A door clamp
Inventor: MCCANN GERALD
IPC: B25B11/00
Filed: 2003-05-14
Abstract: A clamp (10) holding an object such as a door (36). The clamp comprises a body (12) shaped to define a recess (14) for receiving a portion of the object, and a wedge which is movable within the recess in order to clamp the object, between the wedge (16) and the body. The wedge and the body are coupled together by means of coupling mechanism which allows the wedge to adopt a use state, in which the wedge may be moved through the recess (14), and a storage/transport state in which the wedge is generally co-planar with the body. In the preferred embodiment, the coupling mechanism comprises a guide member (32) mated with an elongate aperture (28).
Patent GB-2411844-A (GB)
Title: Golf pitch repair tool and marker
Inventor: MCGONIGLE PETER
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: An accessory for a golf club comprising a ball marker 2 and a pitch repair portion 4, the ball market selectively retained in a recess of the pitch repair portion such that a user can slide or roll the ball marker from the recess. The accessory is suitable for locating in a golf club head or grip provided with an opening. The pitch repair portion includes legs which can be sprung or otherwise biased to grip the internal wall of the golf club when located therein.
Patent GB-2407494-A (GB)
Title: Supporting spine structure for modular office furniture
Inventor: VANDER PARK ANTONIUS ADRIAN
IPC: A47B21/00
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A support beam and a support frame for an office furniture system which can be used to mount and support a variety of furniture system components and equipment. The support beam has an elongate, hollow lower beam section with a top panel and vertical side panels. An elongate upper beam rail having a top extends parallel to and spaced-apart from the lower beam section. This rail has a plurality of post-receiving holes formed in its top for mounting components. Spaced apart posts rigidly connect the beam rail to the lower beam section. Rail connecting devices are provided at opposite ends of the beam rail for rigidly connecting it to an adjacent end of another beam rail or to the support frame. The support frame has a horizontal metal beam and two elongate, hollow end frame sections. A raceway is rigidly mounted on a lower portion of this beam.