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Patent GB-2369773-A (GB)
Title: Seat support member
Inventor: NORMAN LISA C
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A support member 10 for a child's car seat comprises a head portion 14 extending from a body portion 12 and wing portions 22 extending from respective opposite sides of the head portion, wherein each wing portion is either extensible over itself or is movable into and out of an overlapping relationship with the head portion. Preferably, the head portion is integral with the body portion and the wing portions are integral with the head portion. A pair of slots 18 may be defined between the body portion and the head portion and a notch 20 may be formed in the body portion at an end opposite the head portion. The support member may be provided in combination with a supplemental support (56, Fig. 8) comprising a pair of side portions (58, Fig. 8) extending along respective sides of a supplemental body portion, wherein the supplemental body portion may be placed against the body portion of the support member.
Patent GB-2376932-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mirror and camera combination
Inventor: PODGAIETSKY NICOLAS
IPC: B60R1/00
Filed: 2001-06-30
Abstract: A vehicle rear-view vision system comprises a mirror 2, overhanging the passenger side, incorporating a camera 1 designed to expand the area viewed. The camera may be housed behind the reflective surface of the mirror and remotely controlled to alter the area viewed.
Patent GB-2378212-A (GB)
Title: Preventing cable damage during installation
Inventor: HARLEY IAN
IPC: H02G1/02
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A device to prevent cables from becoming damaged through excessive tension forces during the installation process is disclosed. The tolerances that a particular cable can withstand will typically vary dependent upon the type of cable and the number of cables pulled together. A magnetic linkage 10,20 is therefore disposed between the cable 60 and a pulling rope or cable 30 and is adapted to break when a force appropriate to the particular installation scenario is applied (i.e. a force within the tolerance level specified by the manufacturer).
Patent GB-2370792-A (GB)
Title: Multi-player online game
Inventor: DUNLAP SHAYNE
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: A method of interconnecting a plurality of users via a communications network. Key data is accepted from each user terminal and then validated centrally. The user is allowed to access an online game to compete against other players. The winner from amongst the competing users is awarded a prize. Embodiments include gambling games and multi-user online adventure games.
Patent GB-2379578-A (GB)
Title: Message management with priority assigned in dependence on message type
Inventor: BUDD NIGEL
IPC: H04L47/56
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: A message management method and apparatus carrying out the steps of, receiving a number of messages;<BR> categorising each received message as being in one of a plurality of groups;<BR> recording each message together with a respective associated delay value;<BR> periodically changing the delay value associated with each recorded message, the rate of change of delay value being different for messages in different groups;<BR> selecting a message to be processed based upon a comparison of the delay values associated with different messages;<BR> sending said selected message to be processed, and removing the record of the sent message and the associated delay value.
Patent GB-2381160-A (GB)
Title: Digital or differential port for mobile in vehicle
Inventor: RAHMANI KIREM DOMINIC
IPC: H04M1/60
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A vehicle communication apparatus (200, 300) includes a digital or differential port and a digital communication medium (214) for operably coupling the vehicle communication apparatus to a portable communication unit (202). The audio and microphone signals are transmitted between the cellular phone and the vehicle communication apparatus as digital signals, or differential signals in the case of a USB digital communication medium, thereby minimising the opportunity for interference in this communication link and forming a hands free kit. Furthermore, the quality of sound that can be provided to the vehicle communication apparatus is significantly improved. The sound may be produced by the vehicle's stereo unit, such as minidisk, MP3 player or laptop and speakers.
Patent GB-2364931-A (GB)
Title: Condensing apparatus
Inventor: KUBOYAMA NOBUYOSHI
IPC: F26B21/08
Filed: 1998-07-02
Abstract: Apparatus and method for condensing moisture from an air stream. The condenser comprises an outer container 4', an optional middle (5, Fig 8) container within the outer container 4', and an inner container 5' within the outer container 4'. The outer container 4' contains a cooling material, such as water, and upon contact therewith, the air stream is cooled and moisture contained therein is condensed. The inner container 5' also can contain a cooling material.
Patent GB-2383441-A (GB)
Title: A system for indicating to a user that a BIOS update is in progress
Inventor: HUANG GRACE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: A system for updating a BIOS (Basic Input Output System) wherein a plurality of LEDs 170 (Light Emitting Diodes) are provided, the LEDs 170 being used to indicate that a BIOS update is in progress. A Firmware Hub unit (FWH) 150 and Keyboard Controller (KBC) 160 interact to test the current version of the BIOS against an updating version and to otherwise control the BIOS updating procedure. Preferably it is the KBC unit 160, a processor on the motherboard, that is updated, the KBC unit 160 initiating an LED display 170. Preferably the invention provides a regularly flashing pattern of LEDs 170 to indicate that the BIOS is being flashed. The LEDs 170 used are preferably those which normally show disk access and power on. Preferably the BIOS update is performed during a Power-On Self-Test (POST) procedure.
Patent GB-2371066-A (GB)
Title: Tubular with expandable cells and locking mechanisms
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: A61F2/91
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A bistable tubular (24) is formed with a number of cells (23) having a thin strut (21) connected to a thicker strut (22). The struts (21, 22) may be pivotally connected by use of pin joint or a ball and socket joint. Various locking mechanisms (Figs 35A-35D, 36A-36D, 37, 38A-41B) are disclosed and are used to keep the cells (23) in the expanded position. One such locking mechanism includes a ratchet post (264) which makes interfering engagement with a corresponding post (260) and prevents contraction of the tubular (24).
Patent GB-2369618-A (GB)
Title: Recombinant microorganisms
Inventor: TITBALL RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A61K39/00
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A method of enhancing expression of a desired protein at mucosal effector sites, said method comprising placing the protein to be expressed under the control of a promoter having SEQ ID NO 2. SEQ ID NO 3 or SEQ ID NO 4 or a fragment or variant or any of these which has promoter activity, and causing expression in mucosal cells. Constructs used in the methods, as well as suitable recombinant gut-colonising microorganisms such as a <I>Salmonella spp</I>. are also described and claimed. Such organisms are useful in the preparation of vaccines.
Patent GB-2386947-A (GB)
Title: Calibration of a multichannel receiver
Inventor: CAMPBELL IAN
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A method and calibration unit for calibrating a plurality of receiver channels in a multichannel receiver is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: sampling at each of said receiver channels a transmitted wave having a predetermined frequency range in order to generate calibration data for each of said receiver channels. Transforming the corresponding calibration data, for each said receiver channel, into frequency domain calibration data. Calculating the phase difference, for each of a plurality of frequencies within the predetermined frequency range, between each receiver channel's frequency domain calibration data and the corresponding frequency domain calibration data of a reference channel in order to determine a phase profile for each said frequency. Then creating a phase error profile, for each said frequency, by removing from the corresponding phase profile any phase difference resulting from the timing differences of the wavefront of the transmitted wave reaching each of said receiver channels, so as to generate a set of phase error profiles which together form a correction matrix identifying for each frequency the phase error between receiver channels. By this approach, the wideband phase error across receiver elements of a multichannel receiver can be measured so as to allow correction of a beam pattern produced by the multichannel receiver. This enables the quality of the beam pattern to be improved.
Patent GB-2377491-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring distortion of a cylindrical body
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI IWAO
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring distortion of a cylindrical body (C) includes: a stationary straight rail (3) provided on a flat surface (2); a cylindrical-body transfer mechanism (4) for rolling the cylindrical body (C) such that a peripheral surface of one end of the cylindrical body (C) remains in contact with the stationary straight rail (3); a reference pole (5) disposed at a position separated a predetermined distance from the cylindrical body (C) in a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction (Fc) of the cylindrical body (C); a laser scan micrometer (6) capable of simultaneously scanning the top end of the cylindrical body (C) and the reference pole (5) by means of laser beam (L) projected toward the rolling direction (Fc) to thereby measure a distance (W) between the cylindrical body (C) and the reference pole (5); and a control section for processing measurement data so as to obtain radial distortion of the cylindrical body (C).
Patent GB-2392028-A (GB)
Title: Battery monitoring apparatus
Inventor: MORLING MICHAEL
IPC: G01R31/36
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A circuit arrangement 100 for monitoring battery cell imbalance may be used to automatically vary a threshold value (above which an alarm is triggered) over time, independent of the balance of the monitored voltage or worst deviation. Thus the apparatus can be used in conjunction with a differential amplifier circuit to measure battery status. Voltages V1, V2, V3, Vn obtained from the cells are fed into maximum and minimum voltage detectors 101 and 102. A high reference value rh is generated by tracking the highest input signal from V1, V2, V3, Vn and storing the minimum value that this highest input reaches in a minimum store 103 which is connected to the maximum detector 101. This is then multiplied by a factor in order to give a margin of k%, triggering an alarm if this is exceeded. A low reference rl is calculated in a similar way.
Patent GB-2391038-A (GB)
Title: A seat belt buckle arrangement
Inventor: JANE JOAQUIM QUADRADA
IPC: A44B11/25
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A seat-buckle arrangement comprises a seat-belt buckle (18), webbing strap 23 and a connector unit 5. The connector has an elongate element 6 which is received within a pocket formed by two super-imposed portions of the strap. A mounting element 11 is provided which is associated with the connector, the buckle being mounted on the mounting element. The mounting element is biased to a predetermined position relative to the elongate element so that the buckle is initially held in a predetermined position relative to the elongate element that forms part of the connector. The webbing strap is also connected to an anchor plate (1) which can be secured to an anchoring point within a vehicle.
Patent GB-2394852-A (GB)
Title: Image capture systems using motion detection
Inventor: CHEATLE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: An image capture system incorporates an image capture device (16) and head motion detection means (10) operable to detect motion of a user's head, wherein the image capture system is operable to move a field of view of the image capture device (16) based on a detected head motion to match the visual direction of the user, which may have rotated further than the head movement indicates.
Patent GB-2394795-A (GB)
Title: Robot cleaner
Inventor: SONG JEONG-GON
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A robot cleaner, a robot cleaning system and a method for controlling the same is disclosed, that is capable of independently determining whether cleaning work in an area is completed. A robot cleaner is provided, that in use detects obstacles in it's path S130. Said obstacle position is stored in a memory S140 (for example as a pixel value in a pixelated map of the area to be cleaned). A controller determines whether the obstacle position information stored at the memory forms a 'closed curve' S150. If the information does not form a 'closed curve' the robot changes direction to avoid the obstacle and continues cleaning S160. If the information does form a 'closed curve' S170 and the cleaning of an area is determined to be complete the cleaning operation is halted S190, otherwise cleaning continues S180.
Patent GB-2388451-A (GB)
Title: Computer controlled system and method for controlling movement and delivery of commodities
Inventor: YEUNG NANCY
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method 80a for electronically furthering the commodity operations for a particular unit of a commodity on a distributed computer network such that a data record (24, fig 1) pertaining to the particular unit of a commodity can be securely updated by actors in the commodity exchange and securely accessible by other actors in the commodity exchange. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for securely issuing electronic deliver orders such that electronic delivery orders are not issued prior to the receipt of clearances from the appropriate government agencies governing the import/export of such commodity.
Patent GB-2402321-A (GB)
Title: Football chest protector
Inventor: APPLEBURG RICHARD
IPC: A63B71/12
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A football garment 1 comprises a body section 3 for fitting to the trunk of a wearer, including a front panel 5 and at least one chest protection element 17a, 17b disposed on the front panel 5 to provide protection for a chest region of the wearer on impact with a football. The front panel 5 may include at least one pocket 19a, 19b to receive the chest protection element(s) 17a, 17b. This may allow the element(s) to be changed to vary the level of protection.
Patent GB-2401313-A (GB)
Title: Detachable triangular frame for swinging a hammock
Inventor: OKE DANNY GRAHAM
IPC: A45F3/24
Filed: 2003-06-13
Abstract: A manually operated device for swinging a hammock 10 comprises a rigid triangular frame 12 that is detachably mounted to the hammock frame by a hook 16. The triangular frame is further provided with springs 15 that connect a main bar 14 of the triangular frame to the hammock 10. To swing the hammock 10 an occupier of the hammock applies pressure to alternate ends of the main bar 14.
Patent GB-2408205-A (GB)
Title: An electrically driven system for arranging the sheets on a bed
Inventor: UMAHEFULA GEORGE ANI
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2003-11-22
Abstract: An electrically driven system for arranging the sheets on a bed comprises an electrical mechanism C which is attached to a series of ropes H which themselves are attached to the edge of a sheet stretched over a mattress. The mechanism, which can only be activated when there is no-one lying on the bed, tensions the ropes pulling the sheet taught. A second mechanism G, which lifts an arm L from each side of the bed, arranges the duvet which is positioned on the top of the bed.
Patent GB-2409819-A (GB)
Title: Ski and snowboard lubrication system
Inventor: STYRING PETER
IPC: A63C11/04
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A ski or snowboard has a lower running surface and comprises means for attaching a boot to the ski or snowboard, a deformable lubricant reservoir 5, and means 11 for conveying lubricant from the reservoir to the running surface, the arrangement being such, that, in use, an attached boot 8 can exert pressure on the reservoir 5 to deform the reservoir and drive lubricant from the reservoir, via the conveying means 11 to the running surface. The means for conveying lubricant is preferably arranged to convey lubricant from the reservoir 5 to a plurality of positions on the running surface, via one or more porous members 42 that each have an outer surface 43 which forms part of the running surface. Also disclosed is a ski or snowboard having a lower running surface and comprising at least one porous member 42, the porous member having a lower outer surface 43, which forms part of the running surface, and an opposing upper surface, the ski or snowboard further comprising means for conveying lubricant to the opposing upper surface such that lubricant may pass through the porous member 42 to the running surface.
Patent GB-2398187-A (GB)
Title: Bootstrap circuit for use in buffer or pass gate
Inventor: MARSHALL DAVID JOHN
IPC: H03K17/06
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: Buffer (300) that includes an input node (304), an output node (308), and a three-transistor charge pump circuit (310) is coupled to the input node (304) and the output node (308). The buffer (300) generates an output signal that is a delayed version of a signal presented at the input node (304). The three-transistor charge pump (310) includes a first transistor (314) (e.g., a pass transistor) that includes a drain electrode that is coupled to the input node, a gate electrode and a source electrode; a second transistor (320) that includes a drain electrode that is coupled to a first predetermined voltage, a gate electrode coupled to the drain electrode of the second transistor, and a source electrode coupled to the gate electrode of the first transistor; and a capacitive element (330) that includes a first electrode that is coupled to the source electrode of the second transistor (320) and the gate electrode of the first transistor (314) and a second electrode that is coupled to the output node (308).
Patent GB-2400980-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescence device
Inventor: NAKAYAMA YUKO
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2004-03-02
Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an organic EL device having a buffer structure that mitigates sputtering damage inflicted in the process of forming a transparent top electrode, that exhibits sufficient electrical conductivity and light transmissivity, and that exhibits high electron injection efficiency. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for manufacturing such an organic EL device. An organic EL device according to the invention comprises, sequentially disposed on a substrate, a bottom electrode, an organic EL layer including at least an organic light emissive layer, a buffer structure, and a transparent top electrode through which light is emitted. The buffer structure has a multilayer structure comprising two or more first type buffer layers containing transparent material and two or more second type buffer layers containing a metal or an alloy, each second type buffer layer being disposed on each of the first type buffer layer.
Patent GB-2411883-A (GB)
Title: Block carrier with release mechanism
Inventor: CHADDOCK NORMAN
IPC: E01C19/52
Filed: 2004-03-10
Abstract: A block carrier has scissors links and may be made or adjusted to suit most size of paving blocks or bricks. It is designed to drop over a stack of blocks while holding a release bar 6. The release bar enables frames 1,2 to open up sufficiently to pass over the blocks easily. On releasing release bar 6, lift carrier by handle 4 which allows the frames to automatically close and cause bars 2 to grip the blocks and be lifted and carried then placed gently onto paved area. Then by pulling on release bar 6 the device is free to repeat the process.
Patent GB-2399524-A (GB)
Title: A guide mechanism for a guide rail / gantry for operating over a horizontal machine bed
Inventor: AMOS NORMAN
IPC: B23Q1/26
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A device comprising a mechanism consisting of an assembly of parts, which in particular, is characterised by having a shaped axle 8, a bearing 7, and axle holders 10; where, these parts are arranged into sprung and non sprung sub-assemblies. The sub-assemblies are then secured to a carriage 2 by retaining bolts 5, where, said carriage is then attached to a guide rail 1. Accordingly the said device is for integral use in computer numerical controlled machines in particular shaping and boring devices and is designed to overcome inaccuracies, contamination, wear or parallel deformities within the guide rail 1.
Patent GB-2407908-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display panel and fabricating method thereof
Inventor: YOO SOON SUNG
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is fabricated in a simplified process. The LCD panel includes a thin film transistor (TFT) array substrate (100) with a gate and data lines (102, 104) crossing each other to define a pixel area, a TFT at the crossings of the gate and data lines (102, 104), a protective film (150), and a pixel electrode (118) connected to the TFT and formed within a pixel opening that is arranged at the pixel area and formed through the protective film (150) and a gate insulating film (144). A color filter array substrate (200) is joined to the TFT array substrate (100). A pattern spacer (127) is between the TFT and color filter array substrate (200) and overlaps at least one of the gate line (102), the data line (104), and the thin film transistor. A rib (125) is formed from the same layer as the pattern spacer (127) and overlaps the pixel electrode (118). Liquid crystal material is provided within the LCD panel.
Patent GB-2411470-A (GB)
Title: Passive infrared sensor
Inventor: NOGUCHI MICHINORI
IPC: G08B13/19
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A passive infrared sensor includes an infrared sensing element 4, a pair of lenses 5R and 5L that set mutually substantially 180{ opposing side detection areas of the infrared sensing element 4, and mirrors 6R and 6L that cause infrared light from the side detection areas to enter the infrared sensing element 4. An infrared light incident surface of the passive infrared sensor is disposed facing the opposite direction from an attachment surface 30 to which the passive infrared sensor is attached at the time of installation, and the passive infrared sensor is also disposed with a lens 5C that sets plural front detection areas in the front direction. A slit 7 for allowing infrared light to be transmitted is formed in the mirrors 6R and 6L in order to allow the infrared light from the front detection areas to enter the infrared sensing element 4.
Patent GB-2409743-A (GB)
Title: Routing data operation requests to storage devices.
Inventor: O'HARE JEREMY J
IPC: G06F13/14
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A computer system may include a host connected to one or more storage devices, which may in turn be connected to each other, either directly or indirectly. A method of routing data operation requests comprises classifying an opcode contained within the data request and routing the request according to the opcode. The opcode may be a multi hop call, system call or remote system call. Where a first storage device receives an opcode relating to a system call, the data operation request is performed by the first storage device. Where the opcode is a remote system call, the data operation is forwarded to a directly connected storage device where it is performed. In the case of a multi-hop system call, the first storage device removes a first portion of the data operation request and forwards the second or remaining portion to another target storage device. At the target storage device the classification step is repeated.