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Patent GB-2374759-A (GB)
Title: Voice activated mobile telephone etc having language translator
Inventor: BROOKS DAVID J
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A voice activated mobile telephone/communicator with provision to translate from one language into another. The flip up text screen covers all the function keys which are shown in Fig 1.1. Initial pressure of a mike key activates a text display, transforming the spoken word into a text message. Operating a "Language" key will translate the text into the desired preset language. The unit would have a capacity for six languages in any combination, but probably by region of the world i.e. Western Europe (English French German Italian Spanish and Dutch). With the lid closed the unit would just have the use of the mobile phone answer and end call facility via the standard two keys.
Patent GB-2374733-A (GB)
Title: Network extending T-adaptor
Inventor: POULTER ALAN ROGER
IPC: H04L12/40
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: An extender, for use in with a cascade stack of network devices, comprises: an electronic circuit which has three ports and circuit connections coupling each of the three ports to each of the other two ports; port connectors (73a,b,c) for each port; a two-part housing of which a first part (40) has an end wall apertured for the protrusion of a first and a second of said port connectors (73a,b) and a second part (60) has an end wall apertured for the protrusions of a third of said port connectors (73c); and fixing means (75,75a) for securing said first and second housing parts together to enclose the electronic circuit.
Patent GB-2373026-A (GB)
Title: Economizing fuel supply to an aircraft engine by cutting a fuel supply to servovalves
Inventor: BLOT-CARRETERO MARIE-TRINITE R
IPC: F02C9/32
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: An aircraft engine fuel supply circuit includes a high pressure pump 3 for supplying engine fuel injectors and supplying a plurality of servovalves 8,9 for operating various auxiliary mechanisms. In an in-flight re-ignition configuration, when the engine rotational speed or fuel pressure drops below a threshold value, a fuel economiser valve 12 receives a command 15 to close, thereby shutting off the supply of high pressure fuel to at least some servovalves 9. Consequently, the dimensions of the high pressure pump and other associated components in the circuit, especially heat exchangers, may be reduced. Supply of high pressure fuel to bearings 14 of the high pressure pump 3 may also be cut, or reduced to a low level from orifice plate 18.
Patent GB-2368968-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell stack and method of manufacturing electrochemical cell assembly
Inventor: WOZNICZKA BOGUSLAW
IPC: H01M8/10
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: An encapsulating seal for an electrochemical cell stack provides sealing when individual cell seals (80) fail and also provides increased insulation and protection for the stack and its components. The encapsulating seal (80) also provides compressive force to the stack, thereby reducing the need for a separate compression mechanism. The encapsulating seal (80) is disposed on at least one side of the cell stack and at least between one or more pairs of separator plates having a membrane electrode assembly between them. An improved method for sealing a electrochemical cell stack comprises forming an encapsulating seal (80) with different material and conditions, such as with a seal material having a curing temperature greater than the operating temperature of the cell stack. The encapsulating seal (80) can be formed by injection moulding, potting or other suitable methods.
Patent GB-2370551-A (GB)
Title: Enabling single-handed opening of container
Inventor: HOGG STUART ALISTAIR
IPC: B65D5/74
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A device for opening (and resilient re-closing) of a container 23 comprises an elongate element 21 including an apertured deformable part 24 which can be opened by squeezing by a single hand of a user along the length of the element. The element as shown in more detail comprises a central part with a cross-shaped slit 12 which expands to a diamond-shaped opening when squeezed as shown by arrows. Before initial opening, the slit 12 may be completely sealed by a diaphragm which is broken by opening. A locking element 22 may be slidable to a position preventing access to the deformable part 24. The container is for a pourable substance, for example being a single-portion container of milk for adding to tea or coffee. The container body and elongate element may both be of plastics and may be formed as a single unit or separately.
Patent GB-2368165-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling the processing priority between multiple threads in a multithreaded processor
Inventor: SAGER DAVID J
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus for controlling a processing priority assigned alternately to a first thread and a second thread in a multi-threaded processor to prevent deadlock and livelock problems between the first thread and the second thread. In one embodiment, the processing priority is initially assigned to the first thread for a first duration. It is then determined whether the first duration has expired in a given processing cycle. If the first duration has expired, the processing priority is assigned to the second thread for a second duration.
Patent GB-2373498-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for partial shaping of flat glass or glass-ceramic articles
Inventor: SCHROEDER FRIEDRICH-GEORG
IPC: C03B23/035
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A glass or glass-ceramic article (5) is held on a planar support plate (1) by suction and heated to soften it. After the softening one or more shaping dies (4) is or are moved upward through one or more openings (3) in the support plate to form raised regions in the softened glass or glass-ceramic article (5). The suction force is produced by a low pressure in a hollow compartment (2) below the support plate (1) and acts on the article (5) by means of a gap (G) formed between each shaping die (4) and the support plate. Additional openings can be provided in the support plate and/or in one or more of the shaping dies to assist in applying the suction force to the glass or glass-ceramic article. After solidification of the softened article the shaping dies (4) are withdrawn. Then the partially shaped glass or glass-ceramic product is removed by compressed air and/or mechanically with lifting members (8). An apparatus for performing this process is also described.
Patent GB-2386331-A (GB)
Title: Deposition of a chemical solution on a test device using a printer
Inventor: CAMPBELL JAMES GORDON
IPC: G01N30/91
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A method for depositing a chemical in solution on a test device 10 of testing apparatus for testing a fluid medium comprises the step of depositing the chemical from a printer apparatus on to the test device. The printer apparatus may be of the inkjet type, the bubblejet type or the piezo-electric jet type. A plurality of nozzles of the printer are preferably used to simultaneously control the position of the plurality of droplets onto the test device, the nozzle depositing the droplets in a predetermined pattern of dots. A plurality of different chemical solutions can be deposited on the test device via a plurality of nozzles and the different chemicals may be mixed with different coloured inks.
Patent GB-2387239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in reticles in MEMS and IC processes
Inventor: MARTIN BRIAN
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A reticle for use in the production, using photo-lithography, of a MEMS or IC device containing one or more contact or via holes, comprises one or more apertures corresponding to the holes, and arranged to define the holes during the photo-lithography process, the reticle being characterised in that the apertures are substantially circular in shape.
Patent GB-2390489-A (GB)
Title: Trunking and coupling means therefor
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H02G3/06
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A section of waterproof trunking 30 has an elongate tubular member 32 of rectangular cross section, two opposing sides of which have holes 34 with screws therein. These holes act as means for attaching member 32 to further members 32a and/or 32b. Member 32 also has an aperture 36 in one side. Aperture 36 has a length L1 which is substantially less than the length L2 of member 32, this length being measured axially along member 32. Aperture 36 also has dimension L3 which is measured perpendicular to L1 and L2, and this length is equal to or slightly less than length L4, the external dimension of member 32 measured in the same direction. Trunking section 30 also has closure means 38 for the or each aperture 36. Closure means 38 has a cover plate 40 which is attached to member 32 by use of screws 42 through holes 43 and into threaded holes 44. Plate 40 is also provided with a neoprene sealing gasket 46.
Patent GB-2378059-A (GB)
Title: Switching power source device
Inventor: HOSOTANI TATSUYA
IPC: H02M3/338
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A self excited oscillation type switching power source device comprises an input power source Vin, a transformer T with primary T1, secondary T2 and feedback T3 windings, a first switching element Q1, having a control terminal and a switching terminal, and which self excitedly oscillates according to a voltage derived from the feedback winding of the transformer, and a start stop circuit B. The start stop circuit includes a second switching element TR1 between the control terminal and switching terminal of the first switching element and a control circuit which detects the voltage across the input power source and switches the second switching element on when the detected voltage exceeds a predetermined level and off when the detected voltage falls below the predetermined level, thus stopping and starting the oscillation of the first switching element.
Patent GB-2381460-A (GB)
Title: Breath-actuated nasal delivery device
Inventor: DJUPESLAND PER GISLE
IPC: A61M15/08
Filed: 2002-09-06
Abstract: A breath-actuated nasal delivery device, comprises a mouth piece 19 through which the user exhales so as to activate the device, a nose piece 17 which is inserted in to the nostril of the user and through which the delivery substance is delivered, a substance supply unit 31 which is actuated so as to deliver a dose of substance through the nose piece 17, and a release mechanism which enables the actuation of the supply unit 31 in response to exhalation by the user through mouth piece 19 and wherein the release mechanism further comprises a locking assembly 59 which locks/releases the supply unit 3 in a (non)actuated position when loaded/unloaded by loading unit 51, and a trigger member 61 which releases the locking unit when the user exhales through mouth piece 19 so as to actuate th substance supply unit 31. Trigger 61 may comprises a flow or pressure sensitive element which is in communication with mouth piece 19. The device also incorporates a guide member 20, a vane arrangement 89 and a pressure sensitive sealing unit 93. Also disclosed is a similar device, having a flow control mechanism, positioned so as to prevent actuation when the device is incorrectly operated, a release mechanism per se and a breath-actuated nasal delivery pump for delivering a liquid to a nasal cavity.
Patent GB-2380337-A (GB)
Title: Early entry
Inventor: HARAKAWA MASAYA
IPC: H02P23/07
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: A speed control device for an AC electric motor comprising a current controller for dividing the current of an AC electric motor into an exciting current and a torque current or two components on rotating orthogonal two-axis coordinates, to subject the two currents individually to PI-control. The speed control device comprises: a first subtracter (1) for determining a torque voltage saturation amount (  W  V q ) from a torque voltage component (V q ') outputted from a torque current controller (47a) and a torque voltage command (V q *) outputted from a torque voltage limiter (54a); a first integrator (2) for retaining the torque voltage saturation amount (  W  V q ); a magnetic flux command corrector (3a) for outputting a magnetic flux command correction amount (  Wd   2d ) from the retained torque voltage saturation amount (  W  V q ') and the rotational angular velocity (  l  ) of the orthogonal two-axis coordinates; and a second subtracter (4) for subtracting the magnetic flux command correction amount (  Wd   2d ) from a magnetic flux command (  d   2d *), to output a magnetic flux correction command (  d   2d * cmd ).
Patent GB-2400752-A (GB)
Title: Ion machine
Inventor: GILL ALLAN
IPC: F03G7/06
Filed: 2003-01-02
Abstract: An ion machine which may act as a heat exchanger includes a rotating structure 9 which includes wings 2 which rotate around an axle 7. The machine includes a track (39, fig 3) along which the rotating structure travels. The machine may include a pump chamber 6 and a compressing pump.
Patent GB-2394058-A (GB)
Title: Nmr measurements in earth formations
Inventor: HEIDLER RALF
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A method for determining an earth formation property from nuclear magnetic resonance measurements includes applying suppression functions to spin echoes in at least one burst measurement set to produce a modified burst data set, the suppression functions to suppress contribution of spin echoes having non-negligible polarization correction; inverting the modified burst data set and at least one standard spin echo measurement set to produce a nuclear magnetic resonance parameter distribution, the at least one standard spin echo measurement set and the at least one burst measurement set being acquired on an earth formation sample; and computing the earth formation property from the nuclear magnetic resonance parameter distribution. The nuclear magnetic resonance parameter includes at least one selected from longitudinal relaxation time, transverse relaxation time, a ratio of longitudinal relaxation time to transverse relaxation time, and diffusion constant.
Patent GB-2385997-A (GB)
Title: A system for distribution of electric power
Inventor: HAFSKJOLD GUNNAR
IPC: H01F27/02
Filed: 2001-11-14
Abstract: A subsea electrical power distribution system including a first chamber (20) housing a transformer, a second chamber (30) housing a power distribution system with busbars (32) for distribution of power to individual consumers connected to said busbars via connectors (33). The interface between the first and second chamber includes a flexible membrane (22) allowing the oil in the first chamber to expand into the second chamber and vice versa. The second chamber being connected to an external volume expansion chamber (34) allowing the pressure in the second chamber to balance against the pressure of the ambient sea.
Patent GB-2395067-A (GB)
Title: Bitline of semiconductor device having stud type capping layer and method for fabricating the same
Inventor: JEONG MUN-MO
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A semiconductor device with a bitline structure has a stud type capping layer. A method of fabricating the same achieves sufficient process margins and reduces parasitic capacitance. The device may include an insulating film formed on a semiconductor substrate, and having a bitline contact and a groove-shaped bitline pattern, a bitline formed on the bitline contact and on a portion of the bitline pattern and that is surrounded by the insulating film and a bitline capping layer formed on the bitline within the bitline pattern and the insulating film that protrudes from the insulating film. A protruded portion of the bitline capping layer is wider than a width of the bitline.
Patent GB-2392462-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre conveyance, telemetry and actuation means
Inventor: DEFRETIN HARMEL
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: An optical fibre conveyance apparatus used for inserting or removing a tool (12, figure 1) in or out of a wellbore comprises an optical fibre line (14, figure 1) that extends through a bore of a slickline (32, figure 1) to enable communication link between the tool (12, figure 1) and a well surface equipment (20, 44, figure 1). In one embodiment, the tool (12, figure 1) is a casing collar locator 104 for detecting collars 106 in a casing 108, and an interface component assembly 110 is provided between the casing collar locator 104 and an optical fibre line 112. The interface component assembly 110 comprises a mirror 116 and an obstacle 114 for providing data to the surface when the collars 106 are in close proximity. The detection of the collars 106 are communicated by modulating light reflected back to the surface through the optical fibre line 112.
Patent GB-2390291-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing specialty plant bio-feed from the animal mbms using edible mushroom strains,and the specialty bio-feed produced thereby
Inventor: SIM SUK-KU
IPC: C05F17/00
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing speciality plant bio-feed abundant in mushroom hyphae from the animal MBMs, and to the specialty bio-feed produced thereby. It is the object of the invention to solve the problem of animal feed using the animal MBMs for ruminants that is assumed to be a cause of the Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) that causes the people in the world as well as in Europe in a panic. In accordance with the invention, the specialty plant bio-feed abundant in mushroom hyphae is not only safe from the BSE, but also is rich in organic and inorganic matters, enhances the digestion efficiency and creates high added values with the rich anti-cancer ingredients and new functional matters.
Patent GB-2404608-A (GB)
Title: Handle for bucket
Inventor: SWIFT JAMES
IPC: B44D3/12
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A handle 2 for a bucket 1 comprises two sections 3,4 which are detachably connected to each other. The two sections can be detached from each other to separate the handle (as shown), thereby enabling the handle to be suspended from a ladder, scaffolding or the like. The two sections may comprise a latch 3 and a hook 4, or a pull-back lock (5, figures 3A to 4B) and hook (6, figures 3A to 4B). All of the parts, including the bucket 1 and handle 2, are preferably made of a plastic material.
Patent GB-2396108-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of pain with spongosine
Inventor: RICHARDSON PETER
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: Use of spongosine (2-methoxyadenosine) as an analgesic, in particular for the treatment of hyperalgesia, is described.
Patent GB-2398346-A (GB)
Title: Frame with locking pin assembly
Inventor: SEO DONG WOOG
IPC: E04H15/46
Filed: 2004-01-06
Abstract: A locking pin assembly includes a button 25 that can be moved in a first direction and a first biasing member 21 for biasing the button. The locking pin assembly also includes a locking pin member 8 that is engaged by the button 25 and is movable when the button is moved. The locking pin assembly also includes a second biasing member 11 for biasing the locking pin member. The locking pin assembly can be used in a collapsible canopy frame to adjust the height of a telescoping side pole by fixing upper 2 and lower 3 sections to each other 4 and/or to fix the edge scissor assemblies and the side poles in an opened position 5. When used in a collapsible canopy, the locking pin assembly releases the side pole (or a section thereof) when the button is pressed to disengage the locking pin member from a hole formed on the side pole.
Patent GB-2418075-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion terminal connector
Inventor: STREET RONALD ARTHUR
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A terminal connector (9) for an electrofusion device where the terminal is inserted into a cup shaped support means (5). The terminal is inserted into the cup shaped portion and deforms the end of the electrical heating element and secures the element between itself and the cup shaped element (7). The cup shaped portion has a stem (4) which is separated from the cup shaped portion after formation of the electrofusion fitting. A method for manufacturing an electrofusion fitting consisting support means with a separable stem and using crimping terminal is also claimed. An electrofusion fitting with terminal that crimps the heating element is also claimed. An electrofusion device is used for joining two pieces of plastic pipe together by using the heating element to melt a plastic sleeve at the joining section. Once this has been performed the device is removed leaving the sleeve and the stems in position on the pipe.
Patent GB-2418424-A (GB)
Title: Producing hydrogen using the Castner reaction
Inventor: ROBERTSON DANIEL STEWART
IPC: C01B3/06
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: Hydrogen for use as a fuel is produced firstly using the Castner process in which sodium hydroxide is reacted with carbon to produce hydrogen and sodium as the main products with sodium carbonate as a by-product and thereafter the liquid sodium is reacted with a counter-current of steam to produce more hydrogen for fuel use and sodium hydroxide as a by-product. The sodium carbonate is then reacted with oxygen followed by water to produce sodium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide although some carbon dioxide is produced by decomposition of the carbonate. The hydrogen can be burned with oxygen to produce high pressure steam for electrical power generation. The carbon can be coal, coke or from biological sources.
Patent GB-2410468-A (GB)
Title: Nozzle distribution
Inventor: KELLER DAVID
IPC: B41J2/145
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A fluid ejection device includes a die (42a, 42b, 42c Fig 2) having a plurality of nozzles (54, Fig 3) variously configured according to a predetermined intended distribution (100, 102, 104 Fig 4,6,8). The fluid ejection device also includes a controller (12, 12') configured to set a mean drop volume of the die (42a, 42b, 42c Fig 2) by selectively firing selected nozzles (54 Fig 3) of the die (42a, 42b, 42c Fig 2). The nozzles (54, Fig 3) are of varying diameter. The intended distribution (100,102,104, Figs 4,6,8) may be a predetermined probability distribution.
Patent GB-2422633-A (GB)
Title: Lock with deadlock
Inventor: COWPER BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: E05B13/10
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A lock for a wing movable between respective open and closed positions relative to a frame comprises a casing, a bolt (55) which can extend from or retract into the casing, an operating handle operable at one side of the wing to retract the bolt, key actuable lock means at the opposite side of the wing, and a slidable button (18), at said one side of the wing, positionable in any one of a first position in which it prevents retraction of the bolt (55), a second position in which it retains the bolt (55) retracted, and a third position in which it has no affect on the bolt (55).
Patent GB-2426683-A (GB)
Title: Bite indicator
Inventor: COTTIS MAXWELL STEWART
IPC: A01K97/12
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A fish bite indicator (10) comprising a head (30) with engagement means (34) to engage a fishing line when the indicator is in use. The head (30) is provided with detector means (52) constructed to issue a signal indicative of movement of the head (30). Attachment means (12) enable the indicator (10) to be attached to a generally upright bank stick when the indicator is in use. The head (30) is secured to one end of a rigid arm (24), the other end of which is pivotally attached to the attachment means (12). Also an assembly comprising a fish bite indicator as described in the foregoing paragraph, electrically connected to an angling rod support (58, 60) having a detector (58) to switch off the indicator (10) in the event of a strike being effected or if for any other reason the rod (66) is removed from the support (58, 60). Also a gate device (34) for enabling an angling component to engage a fishing line (62) in a releasable fashion comprising a pivotal member (42) which can pivot between an open and a closed position. A resilient device (48) acts on the pivotal member (42) at a pivot end thereof in such a fashion that it will urge the pivotal member (42) into its closed position when the latter is beyond a threshold angle region in a given sense of rotation.