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Patent GB-2373952-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Phone Casing
Inventor: HUTCHISON MARK
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A mobile phone casing 2 is disclosed where the internal components can be changed, the user being able to retain the use of the casing 2. The casing 2 may be made out of precious metals, jewels/gems, wood or leather, and is intended for lasting use. The battery (79, figure 13) and the electronics (24) are removable and able to be exchanged for another set. The internal mounting portion located inside the covers separates the battery (79, figure 13) from the electronics (24), allowing an electrical connection between the two.
Patent GB-2373197-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for treating exhaust emissions
Inventor: EDMISTON JAMES STUART MORAY
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: An apparatus (2) for treating exhaust emissions comprising a fluid pathway (4) for receiving a flow of exhaust emissions, the fluid pathway (4) being provided with a restriction (18) for accelerating the flow and being provided with an opening (16) located adjacent the restriction (18) so as to be exposed to the accelerated flow during use, the opening (16) communicating with a source of air. Also disclosed is a method for treating exhaust emissions comprising mixing of air with exhaust emissions prior to release of the exhaust emissions to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2374812-A (GB)
Title: Toy or fairground shooting target
Inventor: WU WEN-LONG
IPC: A63F9/02
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: A toy or fairground shooting target has a base 10 with a battery chamber (11, Fig 6A) a speaker (12, Fig 6A) and a casing 20 for housing a gear box (30, Fig 6A) therein. The gear box includes a motor and a gear set. First (61, Fig 6A) and second (71, Fig 8A) cams are mounted on opposite sides of the gear box (30, Fig 6A). Above the casing 20 there are lighting units 21, a moving target 50 and a counter 40 for registering the number of times the target 50 is hit. When hit, target 50 topples over, and audio and visual effects are generated. Moving target 50 may have a moving element with four moving limbs and a hitting plate. Preferably, the first cam (61, Fig 6A) is used to actuate the counter 40, and the second cam (71, Fig 8A) is used to erect the fallen target 50 by indirectly connecting with the first hook. A third cam may be provided on the third spindle to actuate the visual and light effect when target 50 is hit.
Patent GB-2362678-A (GB)
Title: Attachment system
Inventor: ANSCHER JOSEPH
IPC: F16B5/12
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: An attachment system for an object holding system or object displaying system which is easily assembled, comprising a base section <B>4</B> made of one or more pieces (eg <B>10,20</B>) which engages a cord <B>2</B> and an attachment section <B>6</B> that secures the object to be held or displayed eg identification badge, key ring. The attachment and base sections are rotatably coupled by a post <B>60</B> which snap engages an aperture <B>34</B> so that different configurations of base and attachment sections, as well as different cords and objects for display can be employed. The attachment section <B>6</B> can provide any required object securing means eg a clip hook, snap hook, gripper or D-ring and the base section <B>4</B> preferably has two hinged parts <B>10,20</B> to receive and grip the cord. The system may be made from an elastically deformable material such as moulded plastics.
Patent GB-2364364-A (GB)
Title: A device for viewing deposits and/or solids suspended in a fluid
Inventor: VILAGINES REGIS
IPC: G01N21/85
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: A device for viewing deposits and/or solids suspended in a fluid e.g.in oil production, comprises a ball valve 1 movable between a first position, in which a central passage 12 effects communication between two pipe sections 9a, 9b, and a second position in which the volume of fluid in the central passage is isolated from the pipe and communicates with viewing chambers 11A, 11B closed by transparent portholes 10, and first means 15-17 and second means 20-22 for maintaining the volume of fluid, in the second position of the valve, substantially at the same pressure and temperature, respectively, as the fluid in the pipe. Accumulator 17 of the first means contains an inert gas e.g.nitrogen. Light 24 may be provided, and additives, for cleaning or preventing deposits or accumulations, can be injected via circuit 25. Fluid can be discharged from chambers 11A, 11B via a filter F and line T, and ring 14 defining the central passage is of the same material as the pipe sections.
Patent GB-2376766-A (GB)
Title: A system and method using a privacy list for preventing private information from being transmitted from a computer
Inventor: D AVIERA SANDRO
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A system and method for controlling transmission of information stored on a computer wherein when an attempt is made to send information to a further computer it is checked against a list of privacy items 230 and the information is not sent if there is a match. Preferably the invention comprises an "isolation engine" 225 which intercepts all outbound operations of an application program 210 which is attempting to send messages to the internet via network module 220. The messages are compared with the items of a privacy list 230, for example e-mail addresses to other personal data, and when a match is made the user is asked if they wish to continue or abort the application program's execution. Further preferable features include: the logging of all output operations; the use of queries (e.g. using logical operators and wild cards) as privacy items; the changing of a port number held in a register that an application uses to access the network so that outbound messages can be routed via the isolator engine.
Patent GB-2376642-A (GB)
Title: Surface with changes in gradient for gasifying a liquid
Inventor: DYSON CLAUDE
IPC: B01F3/04
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A liquid feedstock (2) to be gasified is passed down a surface (8) in the presence of a gas and into standing liquid (6), the surface having at least one change in gradient, preferably from nearly horizontal (8a), to nearly vertical (8b) so as to develop turbulence and hence draw gas into the liquid. The surface may be part of a contactor column (4) suspended in a tank or fermenter or mounted on a floating platform on a large body of water and the liquid may be pumped into header tank (2) before discharging onto surface (8). Gas bubbles may be discharged through an orifice 20 in a separator 22 with liquid only passing through pipe 24 for discharge at some other location.
Patent GB-2367498-A (GB)
Title: Cutter for removing tissue
Inventor: HECKELE HELMUT
IPC: A61B90/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A cutter 1 for removing tissue, comprises a cutter head 2 and a cutter shank 3 which carries the head 2 in a rotationally fixed manner. A drive 4 drives the cutter shank and head together in rotation. A rotatable sleeve 5 is provided, for adjustability of the effectiveness of the cutter for the removal of cartilaginous or bony tissue parts, which comprises an inner bore 6 arranged eccentrically to the middle axis of the sleeve, and a second stationary sleeve 8 arranged in the inner bore 6 of the first sleeve and which has an inner bore 9 which is arranged eccentrically to the middle axis of the second sleeve for passage of the cutter shank 3 therethrough. Rotation of the first sleeve by a handle 11 enables the eccentricity of the cutter head 2 relative to the sleeve to be adjusted.
Patent GB-2378784-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing Materials Procurement System
Inventor: LIN LI-KUEI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A system to integrate a manufacturing company's materials planning into its supply chain management (SCM) system. A supplier's delivery promise is used to update the data used within the materials planning system (which may be MPS, MRP or ERP) and recalculate the requirements based on any constraints arising, and adjust purchase orders as appropriate. A report may also be output to facilitate manual intervention in the process.
Patent GB-2374169-A (GB)
Title: a method for allowing anonymity in legal proceedings
Inventor: HARDING CHARLES THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A method that allows a first party (party 1) to use the name of a second party (party 2) to make anonymous submissions to a receiving body in respect of rights of another party (party 3), and wherein party 2 is a company whose trading purpose (preferably its sole trading purpose) is to lend its name for such a use. Preferably party 2 provides permission to lend its name for said submissions <I>via</I> an electronic medium, and party 1 can use a representative to contact party 2 so that it is anonymous with respect to party 2 and party 3. Preferably the method is used for patent opposition action.
Patent GB-2385506-A (GB)
Title: A dog collar
Inventor: SMITH BRIAN
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A dog collar comprising a main collar 1, which fastens around the neck of the animal with a buckle and eyelets, and a slip line 5, which fits over the dog's nose. The slip line fits through a figure of eight ring 6 under the chin of the animal and through four guide rings 3 which are evenly spaced with two rings on each side of the collar. A ring 7 is stitched to both ends of the slip line. A lead may be connected to the two rings. The collar and slip line may be made from webbing or leather. In use, as the dog pulls on the lead, pressure is applied evenly to the nose giving control of the dog. Use of the slip line may also curtail barking and biting.
Patent GB-2385876-A (GB)
Title: Frame for manhole cover or gully grating
Inventor: SAVAGE PETER DERRICK
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: The frame 10 is formed with at least part of the edge 20 of the flange 16 of the frame shaped to provide secure fixing against lateral movement in suitable bedding mixture. The or each part of the edge of the flange may be shaped to increase the surface area of the edge of the flange and the frame may be shaped with corners with the shaped portions not covering the corners or alternatively the whole edge of the frame may be shaped to provide secure fixing. The or part of the edge of the flange may define at least one lateral intrusion or protrusion 26/30 and the inner portions 28 of intrusions/protrusions may be curved. The intrusions may be semicircular in plan and the protrusions may be rectangular or square in plan. The or each part of the flange may have a plurality of intrusions or protrusions which are in a regular arrangement and are all of the same general shape and size. The spacings between the intrusion or protrusions may be of the same order of width as the width of the intrusions/protrusions themselves. The edge of the flange may be upright and of a constant thickness and the edge of the flange may have a generally smooth outline to minimise stress. Also claimed are a frame for a manhole cover or gully grating in which at least one region of the flange adjoining the edge of the flange is of a reduced thickness in comparison to the main part of the flange, a frame for a manhole cover or gully grating that includes at least one upwardly facing ledge to seat at least one cover, the or each ledge covering at least 50% of the periphery of the central opening, a frame for a manhole cover or gully grating includes a continuous ledge around the entire periphery of the clear opening of the frame to seat at least one cover, a frame for a manhole cover or gully grating in which the flange includes at least one length thereof defining at least one aperture, the aperture or apertures occupying at least one third of the area of said length in plan, and a frame for a manhole cover or gully grating that is rectangular and has a flange on three or four sides, each straight section of flange defining a row of rectangular apertures.
Patent GB-2387006-A (GB)
Title: Motorcycle wireless communication system employing a tilt sensor to detect an emergency situation which is transmitted to a remote location
Inventor: LAVRSEN KENNETH JAHN
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: A wireless communication arrangement comprises a wireless communication unit (110) attachable to a vehicle 100, having: a receiver for receiving a wireless alarm signal, a processor 208 and a transmitter. The system further comprises a remote sensor 230, which may be attached to a user of the wireless communication unit 110 or the vehicle, distal from the wireless communication unit 110, such that an alarm signal is transmitted to the wireless communication unit 110 in response to sensing a tilt relative to a vertical axis of the user or the vehicle. In response to the alarm signal, the transmitter of the wireless communication unit 110 transmits an emergency signal. In this manner, an emergency wireless signal is generated and transmitted when a radio user or a vehicle of the radio user, e.g. a motorcycle, becomes substantially horizontal, for example in the case of a traffic accident.
Patent GB-2371421-A (GB)
Title: Cable connecting device
Inventor: SIEBERT WOLFGANG PETER
IPC: H01R33/76
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) that can be used to connect a cable (10). The connector includes a contact matrix (3) and the cable includes electrical conductors (10a-10d). The matrix elements of the contact matrix (3) include through-passing channels (3a-3d) in which the conductors (10a-10d) have been placed and the ends of said conductors applied to the outlet ends (3oa-3od) of the channels. The conductor ends are each applied electrically to a contact receiving device through the medium of an electrically conductive and elastically resilient material.
Patent GB-2371762-A (GB)
Title: Two player gun based video game
Inventor: SATSUKAWA TAKASHI
IPC: A63F13/219
Filed: 1998-12-10
Abstract: Am image generation device and an information storage medium that make it possible to increase the virtual realism and dramatic effect of a shooting game in an efficient manner. A plurality of objects such as target objects are set within an object space, and a hit check is performed on shots from 1P and 2P players and the target objects. First and second viewpoints for the 1P and 2P players are controlled and images as seen from those first and second viewpoints are output to first and second display screens, respectively. Although the viewpoints of the 1P and 2P players are the same in the prior art, they can be made different in this game. The first and second viewpoints move along first and second movement paths, and the first and second viewpoints are controlled in such a manner that the first and second movement paths diverge when a given circumstance occurs. The configuration is such that a target object and a character object representing one player can enter into the field of view of the other player. The first and second viewpoints and the target object are controlled in accordance with a difference in game results between the 1P and 2P players.
Patent GB-2484648-A (GB)
Title: Compact optical delay line
Inventor: CARR DAVID ADRIAN
IPC: G01S7/28
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: The invention combines optical pulse compression and expansion techniques with a re-circulating optical loop storage mechanism, to enable an RF modulated optical pulse to be fully accommodated and re-circulated within a much shorter loop length, than would be normally possible. The pulsed RF signal is modulated onto an optical chirped pulset.This is then compressed into a much shorter time interval by means of, for example, a Bragg Fibre Gratinglin conjunction with an optical circulato/.The compressed, modulated pulse can then be stored by re-circulation within a much shorter fibre loop, thus the minimum time increment between successive re-transmitted pulses can be made substantially shorter than the original pulse interval_ A compressed pulse may be gated out of the loop at each re-circulation and then expanded to its original duration by a second, matched fibre grating, before being photo-detectedgo recover the RF for reÂ­transmission. If successive compressed pulses are gated out of the loop then on expansion they will substantially overlap, thus enabling the simulation of a multiple point scattering target A further embodiment includes a phase modulator element, prior to pulse expansion, to allow additional modulation effects to be applied to selected pulses.
Patent GB-2383701-A (GB)
Title: Integrated programmable continuous time filter with programmable capacitor arrays
Inventor: GORECKI JAMES L
IPC: H03H11/12
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A programmable capacitor array including a plurality of user-selectable, numerically weighted capacitors, each of which includes at least one fixed capacitor and one manufacturer-controlled trim capacitor, advantageously provides a variety of selectable capacitance values for a programmable analog integrated circuit. When coupled to a memory, for example a static memory, switches can be controlled that determine whether a particular fixed capacitor (user-selectable) or trim capacitor (manufacturer-selectable) is electrically coupled into the circuit. User access to those portions of memory controlling switches associated with the trim capacitors can be restricted via an I/O interface and security command. Such programmable capacitor arrays allow efficient implementation of user-programmable filter circuits where the user can conveniently program or reprogram a variety of filter parameters.
Patent GB-2387640-A (GB)
Title: Directional flow control valve
Inventor: HECKT ROMAN
IPC: F01N13/00
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The valve, especially a switch valve for the exhaust gases of an i.c. engine, has a housing 1 in which an inlet 2, a first outlet 3 and a second outlet 4 are formed eg in a Y or T formation. The housing 1 may be a one-part or multi-part iron casting. A swinging flap 5 can be moved to close either the first outlet or the second outlet, as a result of which the respective other outlet is in connection with the inlet 1. An encircling rim 6 for the sealing contact of the flap 5 is formed in the interior of the housing, between the inlet and each of the outlets, and each rim 6 forms a stop plane for the flap 5. The flap 5 may be fixed on a shaft 7 which is guided out of the housing 1 and connected via a lever 8 to an actuating device 9. A flow guidance element or spoiler (11, fig.3) may be formed on at least one side of the flap 5.
Patent GB-2402398-A (GB)
Title: Biomass briquette bound with lignin
Inventor: BRAY STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: C10L5/44
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a fuel briquette, comprises: <SL> <LI>a) providing a cellulose material having a moisture content of less than about 18% by weight of the cellulose material; <LI>b) extruding the cellulose material through a die plate such that at least a portion of the internal lignin in the cellulose material is forced out of the internal structure of the cellulose material; <LI>c) briquetting the mixture formed in c) so as to form a fuel briquette. </SL> The material of step b) may be mixed with coal fines. Strength additives, catalysts and hardeners may also be added to the composition.
Patent GB-2398125-A (GB)
Title: Foldable ruler
Inventor: SHAPIRO DAVID
IPC: G01B3/06
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: A distance measuring tool (20 fig.1) including a plurality of substantially flat unit members 24 each having ears 36 at opposite ends of opposing sides and measurement marks (30) along a side extending between the opposing sides, with pivot members 26 pivotably secured between the ears at opposite ends of opposing sides of adjacent unit members. The unit members are pivotally secured to adjacent pivot members along two spaced pivot axes, where the ears define the pivot axes a distance (X) from the ends of the ears and the pivot members define the pivot axes spaced apart a distance at least (2X). The unit members have a thickness (Y)and the pivot members have a width (W), where 2X  &  W  &  2Y. The ears are rounded to avoid interference with an adjacent ear when the unit members are pivoted relative to the pivot members. The pivot axes are defined by axially aligned pins pivotably received in recesses 54.
Patent GB-2390620-A (GB)
Title: Joint piece for adjacent ridge tiles
Inventor: GOEDEL FRITZ
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: A transition piece <B>1</B> for placement in a joint location gap (<B>2</B>, Fig 4) between two adjacent ridge tiles (<B>3a, 3b</B>, Fig 4) comprises a lower component <B>4</B> and an upper component <B>5</B>, the lower component having a base <B>6</B>, the top side of which supports the adjacent ridge tiles and covers the joint location gap on the underside of the ridge tiles; the upper component comprising a covering element <B>8</B> which completely covers the joint location gap between the adjacent ridge tiles. A screw <B>19</B> may pass through a drilled hole <B>18</B> which extends through the upper and lower components to attach these and fix them to a ridge beam. A stop element such as a rib <B>9</B> may be provided between the base and covering elements, to define the width of the joint location gap and separate the adjacent ridge tiles. Drainage channels <B>13</B> may be provided on the base element. A centring device <B>14</B> which may comprise pegs <B>15</B> or lugs and holes <B>16,</B> may be provided on each of the upper and lower components.
Patent GB-2389353-A (GB)
Title: A drive transferring apparatus
Inventor: JEPHCOTT DAVID LYNTON
IPC: B65G19/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A drive-transferring apparatus (10) comprising: an elongate, moveable, two-ended strip (11) supported between at least two mutually spaced rollers (12, 13, 14, 16); a strip support (17) with which at least one portion of the strip (11) is moveably engageable, the strip (11) and the strip support (17) including interengaging portions that support the strip relative to the rollers; and at least one powered, moveable member (12) that is engageable with the strip (11) to drive it between the rollers.
Patent GB-2405473-A (GB)
Title: Multiple attenuation in marine seismic survey
Inventor: ROBERTSSON JOHAN OLOF ANDERS
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2003-08-23
Abstract: In a marine seismic survey two sets of signals representing energy reflected from a target 16 are obtained using streamers 12 towed behind vessel 10. The first signal set is obtained in a first survey with the sea surface 13 at a first height above the seabed 15. The second signal set is obtained in a second essentially identical survey but with the sea surface 14 at a different depth. The primary event P in both sets of signals is indistinguishable, but multiple events M have extended paths and hence different traveltimes caused by the greater height of the sea surface. The two signal sets are separated into up-going and down-going wavefields to de-ghost the data, and then the signal sets are subtracted or otherwise combined to remove multiples. The two sets of data may optionally be corrected for amplitude mismatches and the effects of a rough sea surface. The method is also applicable to ocean bottom surveys and VSP in marine wells.
Patent GB-2393845-A (GB)
Title: Backlight device of liquid crystal dispay device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: AHN IN HO
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: A backlight device for a liquid crystal includes a substrate, a light source including a first plurality of green light emitting diodes, a second plurality of blue light emitting diodes, and a third plurality of red light emitting diodes arranged along a first row direction on the substrate in an offset matrix-type configuration "A", wherein white light emitting diodes are disposed at both ends of the configuration (66) of the green, blue, and red light emitting diodes.