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Patent GB-2377690-A (GB)
Title: A Screw Jack
Inventor: KAWASAKI YASUJI
IPC: B66F3/16
Filed: 2001-07-21
Abstract: A screw jack comprising a jack body 1, a main screw shaft 4 and a plain metal thrust bearing 3 located between the jack base 2 and receiving and supporting the main screw shaft 4. The thrust loading surfaces 30 and 31 of the thrust bearing 3 are constructed so as to have a step or bevel, such that the top load surface 31 has a smaller diameter than the bottom load surface 30. A plurality of step configurations to the loading surfaces of the thrust bearing 3 can also be made.
Patent GB-2379550-A (GB)
Title: Printed code recording and playing system, for music, speech and sounds
Inventor: DYER BARRINGTON
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: A numerical description, including a binary bit-stream, of music, speech or sounds, can be recorded, by printing on a flat sheet or page, a code consisting of 'data groups' of coloured dots, each of which records a number. These codes can be mass-produced by printing. The membership of a particular 'data group' can be calculated relative to patterns of 'registration dots' of each colour printed. These printed codes can be read by a scanner, and the numbers recorded by the 'data groups' are decoded and used to create the electronic signal to reproduce the music, speech or sounds. The dot code may form, or be part of, an image, pattern or text. Images, patterns, or text can be used to simulate dot codes to produce music, speech or sounds.
Patent GB-2371323-A (GB)
Title: Waste collection vehicle
Inventor: KILMAINE JOHN DAVID HENRY
IPC: E03F7/10
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: The waste collection vehicle, primarily for cleaning sludge and other waste from gullies, drains etc. which run alongside roads, includes a tank 12, a pipe 14 connected to the tank and a pump to pump fluid through the pipe, with a part of the pipe comprising a downpipe 24 and another part of the pipe comprising of or being carried by a substantially rigid boom 26 that has a swivel connection 32 for swivelling movement relative to the tank and a hinge means 28 so that at least a part of the boom can be pivoted relative to the tank, with the axis of the swivel connection being spaced from the centre line of the tank. The axis of the swivel connection of the boom is preferably spaced from the centre line of the tank by a distance at least as great as half the width of the tank. The axis of the swivel connection of the boom is preferably movable during use and the pipe may pass through the swivel connection of the boom. The swivel connection of the boom may be mounted on a link member 34 which is movably connected to the tank. The angular relationship between the link member and the boom can be changed during use with there being an acute angle between the link member and the boom when the boom is in its secured position relative to the tank. The link member may be mounted to the tank via a swivellable connection 36 with the axis of the connection being substantially parallel to the swivel connection of the boom. The pipe may pass through the swivellable connection in the link member and through the swivel connection of the boom with the pipe including a substantially rigid section between the swivel connections of the pipe and of the link.
Patent GB-2383498-A (GB)
Title: A communication device which incorporates key press recordal (scratchpad) and enables the user to selectively activate key press recordal
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2001-12-24
Abstract: A communications device includes means for recording sequences of key presses made whilst it is in communication with the network. It also includes means for selectively activating the means for recording key presses. Increasingly, communication devices include interactive response systems where the user is required to navigate a series of menus by pressing keys to select options. If this is done during a call, a drawback is that in many cases, the user will not want numbers to be recorded as they are being used to navigate menus rather than to record a number that the user wishes to record. The current invention improves the scratchpad by enabling the user to selectively activate it.
Patent GB-2380430-A (GB)
Title: A method for quantifying the amount of oxygen stored in an emission control device.
Inventor: MEYER GARTH M
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A method for quantifying the amount of oxygen stored in an emission control device which receives exhaust gas generated by an internal combustion engine comprises periodically generating open loop first and second fill times of differing values which cause the device to be filled to first and second sub-optimal capacity levels, purging the device and detecting an oxygen concentration within the flow of exhaust gas passing through the device, generating first and second purge times based on the detected output signal and determining the quantity of oxygen stored in the device as a function of the first and second fill times and the measured purge times so that the performance of the emission control device may be monitored and adjusted. The first and second sub-optimal fills may be generated only when a constant engine speed and load are detected. A value representative of the current total device capacity may be determined within a predetermined number of fill and purge cycles of performing the sub-optimal fill cycles and at least one purge time value may be updated as a function of the quantified oxygen value and the current total capacity value. The current total capacity value may be determined by filling the emission control device to saturation and then determining the time taken to fully purge the device. The oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas flowing through the emission control device may be measured by an oxygen sensor downstream of the emission control device and may be a switching-type sensor.
Patent GB-2382486-A (GB)
Title: Automated delivery of digital images
Inventor: SEAMAN MARK D
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: Systems and methods for providing automated delivery of digital images, such as still images and/or video, from an image capture device (104) to an image display device (106) are provided. The image capture device (104) may comprise image capture hardware (508) configured to capture an image, a network interface (506) configured for communication with a communications network (108), and logic configured to generate a digital image comprising image data and configured to automatically provide the image data to the communications network (108) for delivery to at least one specified display device (106). Preferably the logic is configured to provide data for use by the delivery system to determine the display device (104) to which the image data is to be delivered. Further data identifying the image capture device may also be sent.
Patent GB-2381547-A (GB)
Title: Mine door construction
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM R
IPC: E21F17/12
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A mine door of a framework construction comprises a frame 7 and two door panels 21, 23 on either side of the frame 7, and a cavity between the two door panels 21, 23 defining a space 25. The torsional rigidity of the frame 7 is further strengthen with a plurality of inclined braces 39, 41 and a central brace 37. The space 25 is filled with a filling material 33 that solidifies to further enhance the strength of the mine door 1, and the filling material may be a foam material. The filling material 33 is introduced in a fluent state into the space 25 though openings 35. The inclined braces 39, 41 have passages 55 to allow the filling material 33 to flow though the passages 55 to fully fill the space 25.
Patent GB-2383403-A (GB)
Title: Container for transporting temperature sensitive materials
Inventor: RIX JOHN ROBERT
IPC: A61J1/16
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A heated transportation container 2 is described. The container consists of at least a body and a lid, the body being generally cuboid and having one or more side walls 4,6,8,10 and a base 12 which together define an internal chamber 14 over which the lid 22 can be placed to close the container. Inside the chamber is disposed a pre-frozen or refrigerated cooling pack 24 to keep the temperature low and in accordance with the invention, a laminar heating panel 16 is affixed to at least a portion of the inner surface of one of the side walls and/or to base, said laminar panel 16 comprising an electrically resistive component and electrical connections through which power can be delivered to said laminar panel 16. Battery 28 powered control circuitry (34, fig 2) is also provided which communicates with a temperature measuring device disposed within the chamber. In a preferred embodiment, the control circuitry 34 also includes user adjustable means for setting the desired temperature within the chamber and acts to deliver electrical power to the laminar panel 16 to heat same and thus increase the temperature inside the chamber when the temperature measuring means indicates that the temperature is below a desired pre-set or user adjusted temperature.
Patent GB-2385959-A (GB)
Title: Data collection system
Inventor: BALLARD CURTIS C
IPC: G06F7/00
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: In a data collection and transmittal system 100 for a networked device 101 where the networked device performs a stand-alone dedicated function and comprises data collection logic 102, message collection logic 102 and a communication system, the data collection logic is configured to collect information pertaining to the networked device. The message generation logic is configured to generate an electronic message which contains the collection information. The communication system connects the networked device to a remote server 107 and the remote server is configured to process the electronic message from the message generation logic. The message generation logic is responsive to a triggering event 202 so as to cause the message to be transmitted to the remote server.
Patent GB-2388477-A (GB)
Title: Replaceable server blade for computing system with plural processors
Inventor: GARNETT PAUL J
IPC: H05K5/02
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A server blade comprises an enclosure and, within the enclosure, a plurality of processors 752, 754 operable to perform information processing in the server blade. The server blade is configured as a field replaceable unit removably receivable in a blade receiving location of a carrier of a modular computer system.
Patent GB-2393946-A (GB)
Title: Granule distributing apparatus
Inventor: GOLDING COLIN
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: Granule distributing apparatus comprises a container (1) having a discharge opening (3) for a product to be distributed and a duct member (6) connected to the discharge opening provides a distribution chamber (64) for the product. The duct member (6) is foldable between working and storage positions. In the working position it projects away from the container (1) and allows products to pass through the discharge opening (3) and along the distribution channel (64). In its storage position the duct member (6) obturates the discharge opening (3) and extends over the top of the container. A locking member (5) is preferably provided which is manipulatable to locate the duct member (6) in the working position and also serves to close an entry end of the distribution channel (64) when the duct member is in the storage position.
Patent GB-2394828-A (GB)
Title: A module for a fuel cell array
Inventor: MAUS KARL-HEINZ
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a module for a fuel cell array, which has a plurality of plates (7,8) arranged in the form of a stack. At least two plates (7,8) have a common sealing element (9) consisting of polymer material which is injected on to the plates (7,8) and by means of which the plates (7,8) are at least partially connected to one another.
Patent GB-2394814-A (GB)
Title: Delivery management system
Inventor: BELOW MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-10-29
Abstract: A delivery management system for managing distribution of packages by carriers is disclosed. The system allows a shipper (an originator of packages to be sent) to use multiple carriers in an efficient and transparent manner. The system comprises a shipper stage, an allocation stage, a despatch stage and a carrier stage. A shipper' computer systems can interact with the shipper stage to execute a package delivery. This is typically a stage with universal application to provide a consistent interface. The allocation stage is operative to determine the preferred delivery mechanism for the package delivery procedure. The despatch stage generates specific carrier documents such as labels and manifests. The carrier stage (of which there may be several) serves to interface with a parcel carrier to send data to the carrier and receive data from the carrier relating to the delivery procedure.
Patent GB-2391986-A (GB)
Title: Memory with a bit line block and/or a word line block for preventing reverse engineering
Inventor: CLARK JR WILLIAM M
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A method and circuit for blocking unauthorized access to at least one memory cel lin a semicondoctor memory. The method includes providing a switch and/or a link which assumes an open state when access to the at least one memory cell is to be blocked; and coupling a data line associated with the at least one memory cell to a constant voltage source is response to the switch or link assuming an open state.
Patent GB-2397553-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to printed edible products
Inventor: COYLE PAUL PATRICK
IPC: A23G3/00
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: A paper guide (10) directs an edible substrate beneath a print head using rollers (11) disposed on either side of the guide (10) and an axle (12), where edible ink is used to apply an image. By producing the substrate so that an edible portion is inset from the longitudinal edges accidental contact with the rollers is avoided. The axle (12) is biased against the rollers (11) and the substrate to maintain progress of the substrate beneath a print head without the need for rollers coming into contact with the edible portion.
Patent GB-2398603-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic security bar for a garage door
Inventor: PEPPERRELL DEAN MARK
IPC: E05C19/00
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: An adjustable length security bar for a door comprises: two mounting brackets 30,30'; a tube 10 having a locking device 12; and a bar 20 which is movably mounted within the tube 10 and which is provided with apertures 21 that are engaged by the locking device12. In use, the two brackets 30,31' are disposed on opposite sides of the door frame 40 and the security bar 10,20 is then adjusted in length to engage and extend between the two brackets to prevent opening of the door 42. When the bar engages the brackets, fixing means used to secure the brackets to the frame are concealed.
Patent GB-2411444-A (GB)
Title: Releasing the brakes of an uncoupled trailer
Inventor: VERMEULEN ANTOON GERMAIN
IPC: B60T15/60
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A braking mechanism for a wheel of a trailer, comprises an actuating lever 32 for operating a brake 36 of the wheel, and a hydraulic slave cylinder 22 for displacing the actuating lever 32 to operate the brake when hydraulic fluid is supplied to it by a hydraulic circuit of the trailer connectible (through line 14) to receive fluid from a tractor vehicle. In the invention, a manually controlled brake release mechanism 48 is provided for releasing the brake 36, when the hydraulic circuit is not connected to a tractor vehicle without discharging fluid from the hydraulic circuit.
Patent GB-2396465-A (GB)
Title: Secure printing of documents via a printer coupled to the internet
Inventor: FOTH THOMAS J
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A system and method for providing secure, on demand delivery and retrieval of documents, messages and the like utilizing an adaptor (30) and a printer (20) coupled to the Internet (18). An adaptor (30) is coupled between a network based printing protocol enabled device, such as, for example, an Internet Printing Protocol enabled printer (20), and the Internet (18). A mobile device (22) communicates with the adaptor (30) to allow a user to log onto a document delivery system, via the Internet (18), and select a document (14), message or the like to be printed. The adaptor (30) or mobile device (22) provides the Internet address of the printer (20) to the data center (12), which then sends the selected documents to the printer (20) through the adaptor (30) using the network based printing protocol. Alternatively, the data center (12) can encrypt the documents before sending. A corresponding decryption key is used by the adaptor (30) to decrypt the documents prior to sending to the printer (20).
Patent GB-2403027-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle control system
Inventor: BREUGELMANS ADRIE
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2004-06-07
Abstract: Vehicle control system /method of vehicle control wherein the system comprises a driving mode selector (99, fig.4) for selecting a requested drive mode, a vehicle mode controller (VMC, 98, fig.4) which receives the requested driving mode and at least one vehicle subsystem such as a transmission system (30, fig.4), a steering system (48,fig.4) a brake system (62, fig.4), and a suspension system (82, fig.4), each of which are operable in a plurality of configuration modes. The VMC and said subsystem(s) are in continuous communication with each other whereby the subsystem(s) provides a status message to the VMC. The status message indicates the subsystem's current configuration mode and the ability to change to the requested driving mode. The VMC initiate an evaluation of the subsystem's current status and initiates simultaneous change of the said subsystem(s) to the requested driving mode on conformation of completion of the said evaluation.
Patent GB-2416721-A (GB)
Title: Separating apparatus
Inventor: STRUTT BENJAMIN JOHN
IPC: B04C5/10
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: Separating apparatus comprises a shroud 14 comprising a wall 21 having a multiplicity of through-holes 15. At least one baffle 23 (22a-f, fig.3) is provided on the inner surface of the wall of the shroud. The baffle directs the airflow entering the shroud towards the central region of the shroud, thereby reducing conflicting air currents. The baffle may also be used to assist correct assembly of the separating apparatus. The baffle may be arranged to locate with a member provided on another component of the separating apparatus, such as a cyclone assembly, in order to locate that assembly in a predetermined orientation.
Patent GB-2402809-A (GB)
Title: Control of semiconductor fabrication process using scanning electron microscopy and a focused ion beam device
Inventor: HOUGE ERIK CHO
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: Apparatus and method for in-line automation of a semiconductor fabrication process allowing for the selection of a control parameter value that will move a measured workpiece geometry toward a target acceptance range. Such feed-forward and feedback control applies information acquired through inprocess metrology to a downstream and an upstream fabrication step, respectively. In an embodiment, The feed-forward and feedback contorls are provided to the respective fabrication steps via neural networks having as an input a multiple parameter characterization of the workpiece morphology. This integrated system can adapt to a changes in variable that may not be adequately monitored, or whose impact may not be fully appreciated to adjust the process. Metrology devices may be a scanning electron microscoe (SEM), a focused ion beam (FIB) apparatus or a combined SEM-FIB device.
Patent GB-2422652-A (GB)
Title: Steam compressor and process for producing steam
Inventor: ANDERSEN TORBEN BOCH
IPC: F22B3/00
Filed: 2005-01-26
Abstract: The steam compressor 20 includes a first container 1 which contains zeolite 2 that is capable of adsorbing vacuum water vapour 5. A second container 3, wherein water 4 can be fed during the adsorption and high pressure steam 15 can be fed during regeneration, includes at least one common surface 19 with the first container. Heat can be transferred by heat conduction between the two containers via the common surface. A tube 11 allows both the vacuum water vapour 5 in and steam 7 out. The water 4 is fed to the second container via inlet tube 9 and discharged through an outlet tube 10. The high pressure steam 15 is also fed via tubes 9 and 10. The compressor is used in an industrial process for producing live steam from vacuum water vapour that includes bringing the water vapour into contact with zeolite in the first container, wherein water is adsorbed to the zeolite, transmitting the heat produced to liquid water in the second container, and regenerating the zeolite by heating it in order to desorb the adsorbed water as live steam from the zeolite.
Patent GB-2422764-A (GB)
Title: Grass treatment apparatus having removable cassette
Inventor: SLATER TOM
IPC: A01B45/00
Filed: 2005-02-07
Abstract: Apparatus for treating grass comprising a grass treatment unit 200 configured to be affixed to a grass treatment machine; a cassette 206, the cassette 206 comprising a grass treatment device 207 configured to rotate in response to a rotation of a drive shaft, the drive shaft being connected to a motor located at the grass treatment machine, the grass treatment unit 200 comprising means 211 to releasably mount the cassette 206 on the grass treatment unit 200, wherein the grass treatment device 207 is selected from a set of grass treatment devices, the set including a vibration drum.
Patent GB-2423032-A (GB)
Title: Moving flight simulator seat and screen for video game
Inventor: HALE BRADLEY WILLIAM
IPC: G09B9/12
Filed: 2005-02-12
Abstract: A seat housed in a gimbals arrangement that can tilt a human occupant through two axis of rotation to simulate flight or other influences in a computer game. It incorporates a seat(4) mounted inside a gimbals frame (6 and 7) mounted on rolling element bearings (8 and 9) that allows a human occupant and a video monitor screen (3) to be tilted 50 degrees about the centre of rotation. This rotation is created by the linear retraction and extension of two electrically powered actuators (1 and 2). These actuators act independently of one another to produce rotation about the roll and pitch axis. The whole unit is supported on a base frame 5. The display screen (3) and seat (4) are linked so that they move in unison giving the occupant of the seat a constant aspect view of the screen.
Patent GB-2424520-A (GB)
Title: Stacking antenna component edge structure
Inventor: FUA LIN SHU
IPC: H01Q15/16
Filed: 2005-03-22
Abstract: An antenna component structure comprises a disc shaped body with a strengthening ring 210 round its edge. The structure includes a shaped edge region 230 which will receive the strengthening ring 210 of an adjacent antenna component during the stacking of such components. The structure may comprise a base portion 220 which is parallel to the radial direction of the disc body and is substantially perpendicular to a side perimeter portion 222. The shaped edge region 230 may be a radial step formation provided between the base portion 220 and the side portion 222 such that the supporting ring 210 of an adjacent antenna component is received within the said step formation 230 when the antenna components are stacked on top of one another. The structure provides a compact and secure stacked formation which is easier to transport without damaging the components.