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Patent GB-2376759-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for controlling the rotation speed of an electric motor
Inventor: WON JUNE HEE
IPC: H02P25/08
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: The apparatus controls the rotation speed using values of signal applied to the motor and currents in the motor without using a position and/or speed sensor. The apparatus compares a reference motor speed   l  *<SB>m</SB> with an estimated motor speed   l  <SB>m</SB> at 31, produces a reference magnetic flux component current I*<SB>d</SB> and a reference torque component current I*<SB>q</SB>, compares these with measured values i<SB>d</SB>, i<SB>q</SB> respectively at 34, 33 and, in synchronous/stationary coordinate converter 37, produces reference voltages v*<SB>  a  </SB>, v*<SB>  b  </SB> for the   a  , and   b   axes in a stationary coordinate system. These voltages are fed to three phase voltage generator 38 and thence to the motor SYNRM, which, as described, in a synchronous reluctance motor. Two phase current generator 40 converts three phase current generated when the motor rotates to two phase current i<SB>  a  </SB>, i<SB>  b  </SB>. Speed/position estimation operator 42 estimates the speed   l  <SB>m</SB> and position   r   of a rotor in the motor on the basis of the reference voltages of the   a  , and   b   axes v*<SB>  a  </SB>, v*<SB>  b  </SB>, the two phase current i<SB>  a  </SB>, i<SB>  b  </SB> and the reference motor speed   l  *<SB>m</SB>. Stationary/synchronous converter 41 produces the measured values of magnetic flux component current i<SB>d</SB> and a reference torque component current i<SB>q</SB>.
Patent GB-2371785-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle seat cover
Inventor: TILLYER PATRICIA PAULINE
IPC: B62J1/20
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: The cover includes a high friction flexible material 1 with a bias binding 2 attached to the outer edge through which runs a draw string 3. The draw string 3 permits the seat cover to fit more closely to the motorcycle seat 5 and also acts as a fastening once tied.
Patent GB-2387573-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt retractor with first and second force limiting means
Inventor: PALLISER MARTYN NEIL
IPC: B60R22/34
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A seat belt retractor comprises: a spool 1 mounted for rotation on the retractor; means (10,3 figure 2) for locking the spool against rotation when a crash condition is sensed; force limiting means for allowing further pay-out of the seat belt webbing after the spool shaft has locked, under the influence of an occupant's forward momentum, wherein the force limiting means comprises: a torsion bar 2 attached in the force path between the spool and its axis of rotation; and a resilient mechanism 6, and means for selectively connecting the resilient mechanism into the said force path; and means for selectively activating the connecting means under control of a control signal. The control signal may be supplied from an electronic control unit, and may depend upon the weight or size of the occupant, thus allowing for a greater or lesser force limiting effect. The resilient mechanism may comprise a coiled wire which may be drawn around a yoke 7.
Patent GB-2373876-A (GB)
Title: Inputting cooking control data to a microwave oven
Inventor: HA JAE-KI
IPC: H05B6/68
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: Cooking control data is input from an external source, such as the Internet via a personal computer, through a data input port 142 to be stored in memory 150. A data inputting section 110 has a regular command inputting section 120 for user input of regular microwave operating commands and an additional command inputting section 130 for controlling reception and processing of the cooking control data from the external source, including adjusting that data.
Patent GB-2375559-A (GB)
Title: A circumferentially movable locking sleeve for a valve
Inventor: DEATON THOMAS M
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: An apparatus for locking open a valve, such as a flapper valve (38), includes a locking sleeve (60). The locking sleeve (60) is circumferentially movable from a first position where the valve (38) can close, to a second position which locks open the valve (38). An anchor mechanism (90) is associated with the locking sleeve (60) to hold it in one of the positions, the anchor (90) possibly being in the form of a ball (93) which engages with notches (87, 96, 97, fig 4) on the locking sleeve (60). A shifting tool (110, fig 8) which can rotate the locking sleeve (60) circumferentially is used to operate the locking sleeve (60).
Patent GB-2389839-A (GB)
Title: Express tea or coffee bag
Inventor: BABER DALE PETER
IPC: A23F5/14
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A permeable paper bag, containing 3 ingredients, dried tea or dried coffee, dried milk powder, sugar or artificial calorie controlled sweetener. To reduce the preparation time of making a cup of tea or coffee, by placing all ingredients into one single permeable paper bag and therefore one single operation. Which when immersed in hot or boiling water forms a sweet milky tea or coffee.
Patent GB-2390491-A (GB)
Title: Sealed Shuttered socket outlet
Inventor: WANG CHAO-CHI
IPC: H01R13/453
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A dust-sealed shuttered socket outlet has a rotary shutter which forms a dust seal. A set of holes in the shutter are biassed to be misaligned with corresponding set of holes in the socket for receiving plug pins. Pins of a mating plug engage the set of holes in the shutter and rotate the shutter against the bias to align the sets of holes and allow the plug to mate. The rotation may be limited by a peg and acuate slot and the shutter may be biassed by a spring. Alternatively, two opposed sets of peg and arcuate slot may be provided. Plural outlets may be provided with a trailing lead.
Patent GB-2380779-A (GB)
Title: Connecting plastic components
Inventor: WANG HUEI-MING
IPC: B29C65/50
Filed: 2002-09-20
Abstract: A method of connecting a plastic post 30 to a board 20 comprises abutting the board and post and placing a connection member 40 at the junction between the two parts. The sides of the connection member which are adjacent to the board and post are then adhered in place by two lengths of adherent material 50.
Patent GB-2396497-A (GB)
Title: A linearised base station or mobile phone transmitter with the transmitter isolator in the linearising loop
Inventor: ARONAS ALIK
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A wireless communication unit has a transmitter with a power amplifier 224 linearised by a feedback loop 242,232,222. The isolator 226, which prevents signals reflected from the antenna reaching the amplifier 224, lies inside the linearising loop, thereby improving the effective linearity of the isolator. This allows the use of inexpensive non-linear isolators. Linearisation may be achieved by Cartesian feedback or predistortion. The transmitter may be implemented as an integrated circuit. The transmitter is suitable for the TETRA system.
Patent GB-2387152-A (GB)
Title: An airbag module
Inventor: SHORT CHRIS JOHN
IPC: B60R21/26
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: An airbag module 1 is disclosed for venting inflation gas if an out-of-position vehicle occupant is too close to the module 1 for proper airbag deployment. The airbag module 1 has an airbag canister 40 comprising a side wall 44 having gas channel port 46 to communicate with the ambient air, an inflator 20, an airbag cushion 10, a deployment door 30, a structural gas channel 60, and a venting system connecting the structural gas channel 60 to the gas channel port 46. Advantageously the venting system permits venting of gas through the gas channel port 46 when the out-of-position occupant applies sufficient force on the deployment door 30 to prevent the airbag cushion 10 from reaching a fully deployed condition.
Patent GB-2389281-A (GB)
Title: Mobile access points in a lan
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A LAN comprises of a plurality of access points (12a to 12i), each access point being provided with a first transceiver (13) for wireless communication with one or more user workstations. The access points (12a to 12i) are provided with second transceivers (14) for wireless communication with one another. At least one of the access points (12a to 12i) is configured for movement to enable re-configuration of the LAN. In one embodiment (fig.4) the access point (24) are suspended from a balloon(23) and make use of a propellor (25) to move. In another embodiment (fig. 5 and 6), the access points (32a to 32e) hang off a rail (33) on the ceiling, and comprise of a wheel (45) engagement to facilitate its movement along the rail.
Patent GB-2403081-A (GB)
Title: Extending the performance of analogue to digital converters
Inventor: GLASCOTT-JONES ANDREW
IPC: H03M1/12
Filed: 2003-06-21
Abstract: An ADC with low sample rate and low analogue bandwidth is enabled to convert high speed signals with comparable accuracy to a high rate, high bandwidth converter. An input signal 1 is passed through a delay line with a plurality of taps connected, to an amplifier which sums the delayed signals together, hence slowing the signal. The resultant signal is then presented to an ADC 5 which converts to a digital representation. This is input to a digital processing unit 7 which performs the inverse function of the summed delay line to recreate the signal input to the delay line.
Patent GB-2404972-A (GB)
Title: Head-mounted medical lamp
Inventor: REDDY GEETLA VIJENDER
IPC: A61B1/267
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A self-contained medical headlight 100 uses one or a plurality of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as a light source. The headlight apparatus is constructed from two main body sections employing a telescopic action to implement the focusing of the light beam. The focusing is controlled manually via a body mounted focus wheel 103 in one embodiment the LED light source can be strobed in synchronisation with the audio tones produced by the patient to produce a still image of vibrating anatomical features. In another embodiment, a red LED can be mixed at various intensities with the main white LED to highlight anatomical structures.
Patent GB-2406328-A (GB)
Title: Cooler for beverage and dispense head
Inventor: ADAMS RODNEY
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: Apparatus for dispensing a beverage has a dispense head provided with a chamber 4 through which coolant is passed to cause condensation and/or ice to form on an outer surface of the dispense head. A beverage supply line 7 to a dispense tap is in heat exchange relationship with the chamber 4 to cool the beverage in the supply line 7. Coolant is circulated through the chamber 4 in a re-circulation loop in response to actuation of a dispense to cool the beverage during the dispense. Coolant is circulated through the chamber 4 at intervals between dispenses to prevent the beverage warming up.
Patent GB-2406527-A (GB)
Title: Exercising device having a ball body
Inventor: LIN WILLIAM
IPC: A63B43/00
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: An exercising device includes a ball body 10 having a peripheral wall 11 and a receiving space 12, a predetermined volume of filler 20, and two pulling units 30. The peripheral wall 11 has a filling hole 113 in fluid communication with the receiving space 12, at least two ear portions 114 protruding outwardly from an outer wall surface 112 of the peripheral wall 11, and a valve member inserted detachably into the filling hole 113. Each pulling unit 30 includes an elastic cord member 31 having a connecting end 311 connected to a respective one of the ear portions 114 and an operating end 312 opposite to the connecting end 311, and a handgrip 32 connected to the operating end 312 of the cord member 31.
Patent GB-2400671-A (GB)
Title: M R gradient coil arrangement with conductive sections compensating for eddy currents
Inventor: DIETZ PETER
IPC: G01R33/421
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: To compensate for eddy currents 11 produced in vacuum tank 10 the gradient coil assembly comprises conductor sections controllable at least partially independently of each other so that some conductors can additionally or exclusively compensate for eddy currents. For example in Fig 1,3 conductor sections 111,112,113 contributes to generating the gradient field, additionally generating a first eddy current field in the imaging volume, conductor section 121,122 which contributes to generating the gradient field, thus generating a second eddy current field in the imaging volume, also generates fields compensating the eddy current field produced from conductors 112,113. A third conductor section 131 compensates exclusively for eddy current fields produced from other conductors. The arrangement is such that the conductor sections contributing to compensating eddy currents is at a smaller or identical distance from the imaging volume than one of the conductor sections contributing to the gradient field. In an alternative embodiment fig 5 conductor sections 130 act as compensating coil. Control maybe by separate supplies 31-33, a single supply 50 and a switch 55 or a common supply associated with filters and inductive transformers (fig 4).
Patent GB-2400294-A (GB)
Title: Navigation device with touch screen
Inventor: PINKUS AYAL
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2004-02-26
Abstract: A navigation device is programmed to be able to associate any function, belonging to a core set of functions, with a non-overlapping touch input zone that is large enough to be reliably activated using a finger. Hence, the present invention is predicated on the insight that it is possible to identify a set of core functions and to then enable all of them to be reliably selected/activated by a finger touch to a touch input zone large enough for reliable activation. This is especially advantageous for an in-car navigation device in which the core functions are those functions that are likely to be activated by a driver whilst still driving.
Patent GB-2399957-A (GB)
Title: Diode interconnection in an alternator rectifier
Inventor: CENZER CARL W
IPC: H02K11/04
Filed: 2004-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to alternator rectifiers and the electrical connection of the alternator's rectifier bridge circuit, and particularly to an alternator 10 having a plurality of positive 40,42,44,46 and negative 52,54,56,58 diodes. The alternator 10, further includes a plurality of stator windings 18 with each of the plurality of stator windings 18 having a first end and a second end, and a first diode plate 100 for fixing one of the plurality of positive and plurality of negative diodes in a first orientation. Further, the alternator 10 includes a second diode plate 102 for fixing the other of the plurality of negative and plurality of positive diodes in a second orientation. Each of the anodes of the positive diodes is connected to each of the cathodes of the negative diodes and to at least one end of each of the plurality of stator windings 18 to form a rectifier bridge circuit.
Patent GB-2412804-A (GB)
Title: Recording images with associated context information
Inventor: GRIGNANI RAPHAEL
IPC: H04N5/225
Filed: 2004-03-30
Abstract: An image recording apparatus such as a still or video camera 1, is capable of receiving a wireless signal carrying content data 8 descriptive of the locale of the apparatus, and recording the content data 8 in association with a recorded image 9. The content data 8 may be GPS data, data broadcast from terrestrial information transmitters at e.g. tourist sites, or data from nearby Bluetooth (RTM) devices. The data received by the camera may include identification information sent from mobile phones belonging to people in the vicinity of the camera, the information being used to associate the people's names with an image. The camera 1 may directly receive the content information, or it may be linked to a second device such as a mobile phone 3, which acquires the content information and communicates it to the camera 1. The camera 1 may be replaced with audio recording equipment, wherein the content data is recorded in association with audio data.
Patent GB-2412834-A (GB)
Title: A ready-to-use nutritional supplement
Inventor: VALID INTERNATIONAL LTD
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A ready to use therapeutic food or nutritional supplement comprises a mixture of at least one ground, roasted cereal, and at least one ground, roasted legume or cooked leguminous protein extract, said at least one cereal and said at least one legume or leguminous protein extract being selected to be mutually complementary so as to provide a PDCAAS of at 5 least 60. The supplement may also contain sesame seeds, vegetable oils, sugars and vitamin-mineral premixes. The cereal is preferably rice, barley or maize and the legume is preferably soybeans or chick peas. Also disclosed is a nutritional supplement during a water activity of not more than 0.4 and a probiotic microorganism.
Patent GB-2401055-A (GB)
Title: A multi-use sheet for aiding survival during outdoor activities.
Inventor: MCCULLY STEPHEN
IPC: A61G1/01
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: An apparatus 10 suitable for aiding survival during outdoor activities, and as a rescue apparatus in the event of an emergency. In particular, the apparatus 10 is suitable for use as a sleeping bag, a blanket, a distress signal indicator, a stretcher, a water catcher, a hammock, a tent, a shelter or a poncho. The apparatus 10 comprises a sheet 12 defined by opposing first and second longitudinal edges 14, 16, and by first and second opposing transverse edges 18, 20. The sheet 12 is substantially bisected by a notional longitudinal mid-line 22 intermediate the first and second longitudinal edges 14, 16. The apparatus 10 also includes at least two pairs of support means 24, 26, which support means 24, 26 enable the apparatus 10 to be supported and carried, in use.
Patent GB-2414442-A (GB)
Title: Three point seat belt with additional fixed two point belt
Inventor: BOSTROEM OLA
IPC: B60R21/231
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A seat belt arrangement, the seat belt arrangement includes a three-point seat belt (5) mounted on one side of the seat and a two-point seat belt (12) mounted on the other side of the seat. The two-point seat belt passes through a shoulder guide (15) and extends to a permanent anchorage (16) located adjacent the side of the seat. The two-point seat belt does not inconvenience the seat occupant when the belt is not in use. The two-point seat belt does not include a buckle arrangement.
Patent GB-2397636-A (GB)
Title: Sound insulation for engine
Inventor: BRUIN HENDRIK JOHANNES
IPC: F02B75/16
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: Generator set comprising a case-shaped housing in which a driven unit and a driving combustion engine, particularly a diesel engine, have been placed, a sound insulating assembly having been arranged at at least one side of the engine which assembly is supported on the engine, comprising at first layer of elastic, sound insulating material abutting the engine and a body having a mass, which body is supported at the side of the insulating layer facing away from the engine and is supported by the first insulating layer.
Patent GB-2398552-A (GB)
Title: Elastic track shoe
Inventor: HORI KAZUTOSHI
IPC: B62D55/253
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: An elastic track shoe, comprising a mandrel integrally formed by casting, forging, or cutting, wherein the ground-contact surface side of the mandrel is covered with an elastic body, and the shape of the portion of the mandrel on which the ground-contact surface of the elastic body is projected is formed such that the mandrel is divided into two parts, whereby, by using the rigid mandrel, the occurrence of looseness of bolts can be avoided, and the thickness of the elastic body receiving a load can be increased irrespective of a grouser.
Patent GB-2414934-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Parkinson's disease with GDNF
Inventor: STREATFIELD GILL STEVEN
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: Parkinson's disease in humans is treated by chronic administration of glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) together with a carrier to at least one target site in the brain selected from the substantia nigra compacta, the subthalamic nucleus and the zona incerta and, optionally, also to a target site within one or both putamen. Such treatment allows the alleviation of a broad spectrum of symptoms including tremor. In one aspect, GDNF is infused directly into at least one caudal zona incerta and at least one postero-dorsal putamen through indwelling intraparenchymal brain catheters connected to an implantable pump.
Patent GB-2401509-A (GB)
Title: System,method and apparatus for federated single sign-on services
Inventor: BARRIGA LUIS
IPC: G06F21/41
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The advent of new and sophisticated web services provided by Service Providers to users, services that individually require authentication of users and authorization of access, brings the needs for a new service to facilitate such authentication and access, a service referred to as Single Sign-On (SSO). The basic principle behind SSO is that users are authenticated once at a particular level, and then access all their subscribed services accepting that level of authentication. The present invention provides a system, method and apparatus wherein a cellular Federation of mobile network operators becomes an SSO authentication authority for subscribers of this Federation accessing Service Providers having such agreement with a mobile network operator of the Federation. In accordance with this invention, mobile network operators can leverage their operator-subscriber trust relationship in order to act as SSO authentication authority for those subscribers accessing Service Providers in a service domain other than the mobile network domain.
Patent GB-2416297-A (GB)
Title: Wand cap handle assembly for a cleaning appliance
Inventor: LIDDELL SARAH HELEN
IPC: A47L5/32
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: The invention provided a handle assembly (30) for a cleaning appliance (10) comprising a handle portion (60) and a tubular wand (50), the tubular wand (50) having an open end (52) adapted to receive tools or other accessories when the cleaning appliance (10) is in use. The handle assembly (30) further comprises a wand cap (70) which is movable between a first position in which the wand cap (70) covers the open end (52) of the tubular wand (50) and a second position in which the open end (52) of the tubular wand (50) is not covered by the wand cap (70). The wand cap (70) is releasably connected to the handle portion (60) or the tubular wand (50) in a snap-fit manner. This provides an advantageous construction which reduces the risk of damage and the cost of repair.
Patent GB-2406479-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive frequency-hopping
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04B1/713
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: A predictive method of selecting frequency channels for use by a frequency hopping communications device from a set of channels in the presence of interference from an interferer comprises monitoring a signal quality measure for received data on each channel of said set of channels to identify channels subject to interference from the interferer; predicting channels expected to be interfered responsive to the identified interfered channels and at least one characteristic of the interference; and selecting frequency channels for use by the frequency hopping communications device responsive to the prediction. This facilitates rapid identification of the interferer.