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Patent GB-0128583-D0 (GB)
Title: Detection of autoantibodies indicative of diabetes
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A method of screening a sample of body fluid obtained from an animal subject for analyte autoantibodies reactive with one or more antigenic molecules selected from pancreatic islet cell antigenic molecules (GAD, 1A2) and insulin, or one or more variants, analogs, derivatives or fragments thereof, and a kit for use in such a method. After addition of the sample one or more complexes comprising [antigenic molecule of first source]-[analyte auto antibody]-[antigenic molecule of second source]. The antigenic molecule of first source is immobilized to a solid phase, the second is labelled.
Patent GB-0226615-D0 (GB)
Title: High viscosity synthetic ester lubricant base stock
IPC: C10N70/00
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A high viscosity synthetic ester base stock of about ISO 68 to 400 is formed from a neopentylpolyol condensed with at least one monocarboxylic acid selected from the group consisting of linear acids having between 4 to 10 carbon atoms and branched chain acids having from 5 to 10 carbon atoms in an excess of hydroxyl to carboxylic acid groups to form a partial polyneopentylpolyol ester that is further reacted with the same or similar acid to form a high viscosity polyneopentylpolyol ester.. Lubricants formed from the base stocks have satisfactory miscibility with standard highly or fully fluorinated refrigeration fluids.
Patent GB-0314528-D0 (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for variable rate pipes
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for variable rate pipes is described. In one embodiment of the invention, a computer implemented method comprises allocating a pipe from part of a working channel and at least part of a protecting channel of a span of a bi-directional line switched ring (BLSR), the pipe having a bandwidth, transmitting a set of layer 2/3 traffic in the pipe, and reducing the pipe's bandwidth when a failure occurs in the ring.
Patent GB-0323521-D0 (GB)
Title: An actuator for a vehicle door latch
IPC: E05B65/20
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A latch including an actuator having  a stepper motor, a displacement means having a first position, a second position, and an intermediate rest position between the first and second positions, a third position, a fourth position, and a corresponding further intermediate rest position between the third and fourth positions, the displacement means including first and second driving surfaces, the actuator including an output movable between first, second, third and fourth sequential output positions, each of which correspond to first, second, third and fourth latch statuses respectively, the output including first and second driven surfaces, in which the stepper motor is capable of being powered to move the displacement means from the intermediate rest position to one of the first or second positions and then to return the displacement means to its intermediate rest position, and in which the stepper motor is capable of being powered to move the displacement means from the further intermediate rest position to one of the third or fourth positions, and then to return the displacement means to the further intermediate rest position, the first and second driving surfaces and the first and second driven surfaces being arranged such that the output may also be moved between the first and second output position or between the third and fourth output position independently of the displacement means.  <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0327216-D0 (GB)
Title: An interface for serial data communication
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2003-11-22
Abstract: An interface, for serial data communication between a host and a connected peripheral during a session, comprising: contacts including a power signal contact for supplying power from the connected host to the connected peripheral and at least one data signal contact for serially communicating data between the connected host and connected peripheral; and means configured to periodically check the connection between host and peripheral comprising: transmission means configured to repeatedly send a poll signal via the power signal contact; and reception means configured to receive a reply signal via one of the contacts
Patent GB-0405889-D0 (GB)
Title: Production of solder contacts on a wafer using a structured solder sheet
IPC: H01L21/60
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: The method involves providing a wafer (12) with multiple chips (1) having contact pads (14) on their surfaces. A solder film (8) is structured corresponding to the arrangement of contact pads on the chips. The structured solder film is applied to the wafer so that sections of the film lie on the contact pads. The solder film is melted to produce solder contacts on the contact pads.  An Independent claim is included for the use of a solder film to produce solder contacts.
Patent GB-0517351-D0 (GB)
Title: Landing load monitor for aircraft landing gear
IPC: G01G19/07
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A landing gear monitor for aircraft landing gear including a plurality of pairs of wheels on a bogie, in which the main strut oil pressure serves to indicate landing load and is monitored in relation to, respectively, the two-wheel mode and the four-wheel mode, the two-wheel mode being the condition when a first of the plurality of pairs of wheels on the bogie contacts the ground and the four-wheel mode being the condition of a first and a second of the plurality of pairs of wheels on the bogie being in full contact with the ground.
Patent GB-0613941-D0 (GB)
Title: Electronically controlled motors
Filed: 2006-07-13
Abstract: A traction control system for a vehicle (310) having a number of wheels (312,314,316,318) each independently powered by a motor, comprises sensors for sensing the acceleration of the rotation of each wheel and a control unit to adjust the torque applied to each wheel (312,314,316,318) if the sensed acceleration is indicative of a skid. A control unit may be provided for each wheel (312,314,316,318) and the control units may be networked to exchange wheel acceleration data, for example using a controller area network (CAN). The control units may be operable to provide continuous torque adjustment for the wheels (312,314,316,318). Each control unit may be able to perform traction control independently of other control units in the system according to predetermined rules.
Patent GB-0709684-D0 (GB)
Title: Metered dose dispensing devices
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: A medicinal dispensing device comprising a dose counter device for counting the doses of an aerosol medication dispensed from the dispensing device, said dispensing caused by an application of force in an axial direction on said dispensing device, the dose counter device comprising an actuation button and being operable by application of a force in the axial direction to the dispensing device, where the actuation button comprises a top plate and a side wall or side walls, as applicable, and wherein the dispensing device is provided with a crenelated parapet having two or more merlons, the merlons being positioned around the counter actuation button near the sidewall or sidewalls, as applicable, wherein the most axially outwardly facing surfaces of the merlons extend outwardly beyond a plane generally perpendicular to said axial direction and tangential to the most axially outwardly facing surface or surfaces of the top plate of the counter actuation button at the position of the counter actuation button at the point of actuation of the dose counter device.
Patent GB-0812187-D0 (GB)
Title: Modified polyethylene
Filed: 2008-07-03
Abstract: A process for grafting hydrolysable silane groups to polyethylene includes reacting polyethylene with an unsaturated silane having at least one hydrolysable group bonded to Si, in the presence of a compound capable of generating free radical sites in the polyethylene. The grafted polyethylene prepared by the process can be shaped into a pipe and crosslinked by water flowing through the pipe.
Patent GB-0816320-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for fluid separation
Filed: 2006-02-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for separating a multiphase fluid stream that includes a heavier fluid component and a lighter fluid component. The fluid flows along a first helical flowpath with a first pitch. The first helical flowpath is sufficiently long to establish a stabilized rotating fluid flow pattern for the stream. The uniform rotating fluid also flows along a second helical flowpath, the second helical flowpath having a second pitch greater than the first pitch. The lighter fluid is removed from a radially inner region of the second helical flowpath. The method and apparatus are particularly suitable for the separation of oil droplets from water, especially from water for reinjection into a subterranean formation as part of an oil and gas production operation. The method and apparatus are conveniently applied on a modular basis.
Patent GB-0907779-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for treating pelvic pain
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating self treating internal muscle and trigger point related pelvic pain in women and men. The apparatus includes a rod having a handle attached to a straight portion at a first end of the rod and a pressure applicator attached to a second end of the rod, where a first curved portion is disposed between the straight portion of the rod and the second end of the rod. A microcurrent electrical stimulation unit electrically connected to the pressure applicator for supplying an electrical current to the pressure applicator. In the method of the present invention, a trigger point is located in the patient's pelvic floor, the patient inserts the apparatus either vaginally or rectally to allow contact of the pressure applicator of the apparatus with the pelvic floor, pressure is applied to the trigger point using the apparatus, and microcurrent electrical stimulation is applied to the trigger point using a microcurrent electrical stimulation unit that is electrically connected to the pressure applicator.
Patent GB-8316108-D0 (GB)
Title: Floor mop
IPC: A47L13/142
Filed: 1983-06-13
Abstract: A domestic floor mop comprises an absorbent band mounted on a bracket carried at the end of a handle. A rotary torsion head is engaged with the band and is rotatably mounted in the bracket. A fastener is fixed to each end of the band, and the fasteners are monted on the bracket for movement between a washing position, in which said fasteners are spaced apart and said band is deployed in a plane, and a wringing position in which said fasteners are closer together such that said band is gathered towards said rotary head to permit twisting of the band upon rotation of said rotary head. The fasteners are each slidably mounted in a respective guide carried by said bracket and extending in a plane parallel to the deployment plane of said band.
Patent GB-8600245-D0 (GB)
Title: Preparation of 2-arylpropionic acids
IPC: C12N9/16
Filed: 1986-01-07
Abstract: A process for the preparation of a pharmaceutically active compound in a stereospecific form of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof, like an alkali metal salt or an alkaline earth metal salt or a pivaloyl ester, wherein R₁ represents an optionally substituted aryl group such as a phenyl or naphthyl group optionally included in a heterocyclic ring system, which is optionally substituted, or represents a heteroaromatic ring system containing in addition to carbon atoms one or more atoms selected from nitrogen, sulphur and oxygen, this ring system being optionally substituted, which comprises subjecting a compound of the formula wherein R₂ is an ester residue and preferably an alkyl group optionally substituted, to the action of a micro-organism having the ability for stereoselective hydrolysis of compound (II) into compound (I), having at least 80% by weight the S-configuration, and if desired converting compound (I) into the pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
Patent GB-8616294-D0 (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial compositions
IPC: A61L17/00
Filed: 1986-07-03
Abstract: An antimicrobial composition for topical use or for incorporation into a coating or structural composition comprises an antimicrobial silver compound, preferably silver chloride, deposited on a physiologically inert oxidic synthetic particulate support material. A preferred support material is titania containing one or more of the crystalline forms anatase, rutile, and brookite.
Patent GB-8710918-D0 (GB)
Title: Rosin emulsion
IPC: D21H17/49
Filed: 1987-05-08
Abstract: Aqueous rosin dispersion paper sizing compositions containing an ammonium salt or a precursor thereof, such as urea, a chemically-modified urea or a precursor of the latter.
Patent GB-8917995-D0 (GB)
Title: Coupling for pressure or vacuum fluid system
IPC: B01D46/42
Filed: 1989-08-07
Abstract: A coupling is provided for a pressure or vacuum fluid system having a bowl and filter head (10, 26) that connect together by relative rotation to engage bayonet coupling formations (32, 34, 94) thereof. When connected together the bowl (10) and filter head (26) have outer walls (16, 104) overlapping with an intervening seal (22) therebetween. A pressure relief valve (38) is provided in one of the members (10). A latch (36, 108) engages at an angular position of said members (10, 26) where the bayonet coupling is established to prevent relative rotation of said members (10, 26) and is prevented from engagement at other angular positions. The latch (36) is decoupled from the valve (38) when in its engaged state but is operatively coupled to the valve (38) when in a disengaged state to open said valve (38), fluid flow therethrough providing an audible warning when a pressure differential exists across the valve (38).
Patent GB-9006146-D0 (GB)
Title: Filter
IPC: B01D39/16
Filed: 1990-03-19
Abstract: Filter means is disclosed comprising the combination of a layer of filter material having electrostatic properties and a layer of filter medium without electrostatic properties. The medium is a lofted material arranged to retain particles in the sub-micron and lower micron ranges and, in use, is located upstream of the material.
Patent GB-9115244-D0 (GB)
Title: Manufacturing process
IPC: C07B61/00
Filed: 1991-07-16
Abstract: The invention provides a novel process for the manufacture of biphenylcarbonitriles of the formula III as defined hereinafter which are useful for the production of certain known imidazole derivatives and certain novel quinoline derivatives which have angiotensin II inhibitory activity. The process involves a palladium- or nickel-catalysed reaction of a boron compound of the formula II with a nitrile of the formula III in which the variables L<1>, L<2>, Q<1> and Q<2> have the various meanings defined hereinafter. Certain of the biphenylcarbonitriles are novel and are provided as a further feature of the invention. The invention also provides a novel process for the production of the known and novel angiotensin II inhibitors of formula VI and VII as defined hereinafter.
Patent GB-9121230-D0 (GB)
Title: Device for monitoring body functions
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 1991-10-07
Abstract: A device for monitoring body functions comprises a scleral contact lens (1) for locating and supporting the device on the eye and an optical system (21,22) supported by the contact lens (1) for directing light towards the eye and receiving light reflected from the iris (29) of the eye. The optical system comprises an array of discrete light emitters (21) for directing light towards the eye at a series of different distances from the optical axis and an array of discrete light receivers (22) for receiving light reflected from the iris (29) of the eye at a series of different distances from the optical axis whereby the dimensions of the pupil (30) can be determined. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9301932-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to collection devices
IPC: A01D34/63
Filed: 1993-02-01
Abstract: This invention relates to a collection device for collecting material such as grass cuttings and debris entrained in a stream of air. In particular, the collection device comprises an outer housing (1), a receiving receptacle locatable within the outer housing for receiving the so-entrained material, the receptacle including at least one air permeable region permitting air to exit from the receiving receptacle and means for leading exhaust air from the device. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9309669-D0 (GB)
Title: Method of soldering
IPC: B23K1/14
Filed: 1993-05-11
Abstract: A solder is disposed outside a joint area without putting a solder foil in an area to be joined or performing preparatory soldering, and soldering is performed by making the melted solder permeate the joint area by a capillary phenomenon. Further, one member is supported by a solder, and a joint solder layer of desired thickness is obtained by use of a jig for supporting the one and the other member at a predetermined distance therebetween when the solder is melted. Further, if a solder outside a joint area is made to stand vertically in its longitudinal direction, and melted at such a state, pressure caused by self-weight is given to the melted solder, and oxide of the solder surface is separated from the melted solder, so that it is possible to further reduce the generation of voids.
Patent GB-9505028-D0 (GB)
Title: Explosive compositions
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 1995-03-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB96/00565 Sec. 371 Date Feb. 12, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Feb. 12, 1997 PCT Filed Mar. 11, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO96/28436 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 19, 1996   <IMAGE>  (I)   <IMAGE>  (II)  Gamma and delta lactones of formulae (I and 11) are used as emulsifiers in explosive compositions comprising a continuous organic phase and a discontinuous aqueous phase containing an oxygen-supplying compound. In the formulae, R is hydrocarbyl, R* is hydrogen, methyl or another hydrocarbyl, and Q is an amide, ammonium salt or ester functionality.
Patent GB-9614219-D0 (GB)
Title: Equine arteritis virus peptides antibodies and their use in a diagnostic test
IPC: G01N33/569
Filed: 1995-01-13
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/00066 Sec. 371 Date Jul. 31, 1996 Sec. 102(e) Date Jul. 31, 1996 PCT Filed Jan. 13, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO95/19438 PCT Pub. Date Jul. 20, 1995This invention provides a peptide or peptide conjugate of the equine arteritis virus GL protein which elicits an immune response in animals to whom the peptide or peptide conjugate is administered and results in the production of neutralizing antibodies against equine arteritis virus, the peptide or peptide conjugate corresponds to amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs:3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
Patent GB-9702014-D0 (GB)
Title: Mixtures of materials
IPC: C04B26/04
Filed: 1997-01-31
Abstract: A settable mixture comprises liquid polybutadiene, a flow-enhancing liquid, and particulate material. The mixture may be used as a substrate screed and/or filler for paving, wall and floor elements such as tiles, cobbles, concrete slabs. The mixture can be bagged in a substantially oxygen-free atmosphere ready for use.
Patent GB-9713803-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to lasers
IPC: H01S5/22
Filed: 1997-06-30
Abstract: The array is highly suitable for producing a spacially wide output "beam" (comprising a number of individual beams). It suffers less from problems of hotspots and filamentation since each tapered laser supports a limited number of modes, or even a single mode. Therefore it produces a semiconductor laser which is especially suitable for pumping of other lasers and to be used in materials processing.
Patent GB-9722448-D0 (GB)
Title: Methods of controlling house mites and bedmites
IPC: D06M16/00
Filed: 1997-10-23
Abstract: Polymeric articles such as fibres and foams having incorporated therein a chemical compound which has antifungal activity against fungi of the groups Aspergillus glaucus and/or A. restrictus are useful in controlling house dust mites and bedmites Dermatophagoides spp.
Patent GB-9801170-D0 (GB)
Title: Penile ring
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 1998-01-20
Abstract: A device for preventing or reducing premature ejaculation in men comprises a ring, which fits around the penis with a triangular shaped desensitizing strip which is held against the penis and which has a beaded surface in contact with the penis. The device is worn and results in desensitization.
Patent GB-9803922-D0 (GB)
Title: Inhalation testing method and means
IPC: A61B5/097
Filed: 1998-02-24
Abstract: An inhalatory flow meter with a restriction device (46,48) located in the air flow path through the meter for increasing the resistance to flow through the meter. The restriction device (46,48) may be removable or adjustable or capable of being rendered inoperative. A plurality of alternative restriction devices may be used interchangeably with the inhalatory flow meter, each having a predetermined pressure: flow rate characteristic. Also provided is a method of testing the performance of a subject in relation to the use of an inhalatory dispensing device for the introduction of a substance to the airways of the subject. In the method an inspiratory flow meter is provided with a predetermined flow restriction to provide a comparison with the resistance of the inhalatory dispensing device in use. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9806934-D0 (GB)
Title: Process for making particulate compositions
IPC: C08J3/00
Filed: 1998-04-01
Abstract: There is described a process for producing a particulate composition comprising the steps of: (a) forming a first dispersion comprising first particles stabilized in a first fluid by first species; (b) optionally the step of forming a second dispersion comprising second particles stabilized in a second fluid, miscible with the first fluid, by second species; (c) after (or simultaneously with) the optional step of mixing the first and second dispersions together if the second dispersion was formed from step b); inducing association between the dispersed particles to form clusters; and (d) binding together the particles within the clusters; characterized in that the first and/or second particles comprise at least one polar functional group to facilitate the binding of the particles in step (d). Preferably the polar group is other than an acid group, more preferably comprises at least one hydroxy group, non-acidic polar group and/or non-basic polar group, most preferably comprises one or more hydroxy and/or ether groups (e.g. an optionally polymeric alkylene glycol alkyl ether). A preferred embodiment of the process comprises mixing together two aqueous dispersions of particles (e.g. pigment particles and particles of hydroxy functional latex polymer). The dispersions are stabilized with surfactants. Association of the particles into clusters is induced by known means (e.g. heating and stirring) and the clusters are grown by aggregation into loose matrices which are more fused together to form particles which can be used in electroreprographic toners.
Patent GB-9818316-D0 (GB)
Title: Polymer
IPC: C08J3/22
Filed: 1998-08-21
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of a moulded polymer item, said process comprising obtaining a polymer moulding powder having a mean particle size of 1 to 2000 mum comprising an admixture of UV-stabilizer-loaded polymer particles and non-UV-stabilizer-loaded polyolefin polymer particles, loading said powder into a mould, heating and rotating said mould to melt said powder, cooling said mould, and releasing said moulded polymer item from said mould.