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Patent CH-552628-A (CH)
Title: (2-chloro-or bromo-ethyl)-silane derivs - plant growth regulants
IPC: A01N55/10
Filed: 1970-10-06
Abstract: Compsns. contng. cpds of formula:- (where Y = Cl, Or3; X = Cl, Br; R1, R2, R3 = alkyl -(opt. substd. by halo, alkoxy, alkenyloxy, phenoxy, cycloalkyl, alkylthio, alkoxycarbonyl, heterocyclic gp., dialkylammonio, trialkylammonio), opt. halo substd. alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, phenyl (opt. substd. by cyano, nitro, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkanoyl or alkoxycarbonyl), benzyl (opt. substd. by alkyl, alkoxy halo), -COR4; R4 = alkyl (opt. substd. by halo, cycloalkyl, phenyl (opt. substd. by alkyl, alkoxy, halo), alkoxy, alkoxycarbonyl, benzoy), phenyl (opt. substd. by halo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy), 5-6 membered heterocyclic, alkenyl (opt. substd. by halo, cycloalkyl, phenyl (opt. substd. by halo, alkyl, alkoxy)), alkenyl or R1 and R2 nopt. when they are -COr4) together with the Si atom form an opt. unsatd. heterocyclic gp.). Cpds. where (a) X = Br, and (b) where X = Cl and unsubstd. alkyl gps. contain 6-18C atoms are novel.
Patent CH-508590-A (CH)
Title: Aspartyl phenyl alanine esters as sweet - ening agents
Inventor: YASUO ARIYOSHI
IPC: C07K5/075
Filed: 1970-10-29
Abstract: The esters (I) are prepared by condensation of a protected L-aspartly anhydride (II) with L-phenylalanine ester (III), followed by removal of the protecting group by conventional means. where R = lower alkyl R1 = formyl, carbobenzoxy, or p-methoxy carbobenzoxy. E.g. 9 g (III) HCl, R = CH3 was neutralised then treated with 5g (II) R = carbobenzoxy in ethyl acetate at room temperature. After eliminating the isomeric beta-amide the protecting group was removed by hydrogenation to give 4g (I) mpt. 234-235 degrees C.
Patent GB-2358417-A (GB)
Title: A method for construction and operation of subaqueous tunnels
Inventor: SHARP ALLAN CASSELLS
IPC: E21D9/00
Filed: 2000-01-18
Abstract: A method for accelerated construction and assisted subsequent operation of a subaqueous transport tunnel connecting two land masses separated by a sea comprises tunnelling from each of the two land masses and from a position at sea intermediate the two land masses, the latter being effected by setting a bottom liner on the seabed at a location beneath which, at a suitable depth, the tunnel is to be constructed; landing a concrete or concrete/steel structure having a bore extending the full length of the structure over the bottom liner; running a tieback liner through the structure bore to the top of the bottom liner; evacuating soil and water from the bottom liner and tieback liner combination; drilling a shaft 20 from the bottom of the bottom liner to the required depth of the tunnel; the bore, bottom liner and shaft 20 being of a diameter of sufficient size to permit passage of drilling and tunnelling equipment; drilling out a cavern at the bottom of the shaft; assembling tunnelling equipment in the cavern; and constructing a tunnel emanating from the cavern. The structure serves as a support facility for tunnel operations and providing access to and egress from the tunnel for personnel and passengers, in extremis, and further as a site for equipment providing power, ventilation, pumping and maintenance over an optimised length of tunnel.
Patent GB-2347363-A (GB)
Title: Air filtration system
Inventor: PROSSER TOM
IPC: F24F8/108
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: An air filtration system 1 has a housing 2, means for encouraging the flow of air through the housing, and a plurality of filters 4-7 aligned in series to progressively filter matter to a particulate size of less than 0.5 microns. Preferably at least one of the filters is a HEPA filter, at least one is a vapour filter, and a grease filter 4 is located towards the inlet. The vapour filter may be laminated or integral with the HEPA filter. The HEPA filter may be formed as a composite with activated charcoal. The system preferably includes at least one sensor to automatically activate the system, such as an occupancy or smoke sensor. The inlet and outlet of the system may be to the same or different rooms to the room in which the system is housed. The means for drawing air through the housing may be a fan. The system may be for use in a commercial kitchen. Alternatively the air filtration system may be part of a heating or cooling unit.
Patent GB-2350827-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle steering lock
Inventor: LIMBURG HANS-JOACHIM
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 2000-06-08
Abstract: A motor vehicle steering lock is secured on a hollow outer steering column (3) enclosing the steering shaft (2) of the vehicle by means of a yoke (10) engaging around the steering column (3) on the side remote from the steering lock housing (5). The yoke (10) is screwed to the steering lock housing (5) on both sides of the steering column (3) by a respective break-off screw (18, 19). Each break-off screw (18,19) is secured against being unscrewed out of its threaded bore (22, 23) by a security pin (28, 29). Each security pin is inserted in a respective bore (30, 31) in the steering lock housing (5) running perpendicular to the threaded bore (22, 23) and intersecting the threaded bore (22, 23) tangentially, in order to extend tangentially through a respective annular groove (34, 35) in the break-off screw (18, 19). Each security pin (22, 23) has its inner end (36, 37) engaging in a bore (32, 33) in the steering column (3).
Patent GB-2363432-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Driven Rotary Device
Inventor: STEELE LESLIE
IPC: F01D1/32
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: A hollow member 22, rotatably mounted within a two-part housing 14, receives fluid via an intake tube 30, the fluid being conducted within the rotor to plurality of outlets (26, fig. 2) around the circumference of the member 22, each outlet having an inclined (relative to the radial direction) deflector (24, fig. 2) adjacent thereto. The housing is provided with a plurality of passages around its periphery the passages being connected to a fluid supply at a pressure lower than that connected to the intake tube 30, whereby fluid is drawn through the member 22, to cause it to rotate. A flywheel 12A may be provided.
Patent GB-2354531-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for enabling a w.c.to act as a bidet
Inventor: POTES-MORA MARIO
IPC: E03D9/08
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: Apparatus for attachment to a toilet bowl comprises a mounting plate (6) which is securable to the rim of the toilet bowl, a controllable water supply conduit (1) connected to a supply of hot water and a supply of cold water, the water supply conduit leading to a delivery pipe having a pyramidal-shaped nozzle (5) at the end, wherein the nozzle can be moved from an inoperative position adjacent the wall of the toilet bowl to an operative position in the centre of the bowl in which the nozzle is upwardly directed.
Patent GB-2357053-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for finishing inside diameters
Inventor: GOTO KANAME
IPC: B23Q17/09
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: In a finishing apparatus, a plurality of workpieces (41) are retained at spaced distances in a direction of an X-axis. Disposed on a table (175) movable in the direction of the X-axis are a single spindle which is parallel to the axes of a plurality of bores to be finished, and which is capable of being advanced and retracted axially, and a measuring means (51) which can measure an inside diameter of each of the finished bores and which is capable of being advanced and retracted independently from the spindle (47) in a direction along the axis of each of the finished bores. A combination tool (52) is mounted at a tip of the spindle and is capable of finishing an inner surface of any of the bores to be finished.
Patent GB-2368336-A (GB)
Title: A freight container
Inventor: CLARK JONATHAN
IPC: B65D90/02
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A curtain-side freight container has two opposite long sides one or both of which has a curtain 26. Main lifting/support points 22 are provided at each corner and auxiliary lifting/support points 24 are provided at the top and bottom edges of both ends of a long side, the auxiliary points being spaced from the ends of the side towards the middle. To support the auxiliary lifting/support points, corner braces 30 extend diagonally from each auxiliary support point to the adjacent corner post 20 to transfer forces applied to the auxiliary support points in a vertical direction to and from the corner post. The corner braces are movable between active positions (Figure 2a) where they are connected between the auxiliary lifting/support points and the corner posts and passive positions (Figure 2b) where they do not obstruct the open side of the container.
Patent GB-2357860-A (GB)
Title: A control system for a rolling mill
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES
IPC: B21B37/48
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: A control system 10 is provided for a rolling mill that feeds strip material from an unwind reel 12 to a rewind reel 18, passing it between a pair of work rolls 16. The control system includes a speed sensor 36 for sensing speed of the strip material and a sensor for measuring material thickness 38. A force controller 32 controls force exerted on the strip material by the work rolls 20, 22. A torque controller 44 controls tension on the unwind reel. A programmed controller 34 is operatively connected to the speed sensor 36, the force controller 32 and the torque controller 44, and stores information representing cyclical deviations in thickness of the sheet material and controls the force controller 32 and the torque controller 44 using the stored information and the sensed speed.
Patent GB-2375280-A (GB)
Title: Animal feed container
Inventor: BATTERSBY BRENDA ANN
IPC: B65D30/06
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: The container is made from memory rentenive mesh formed into a box shape. The front and back sections are higher than the sides so that when they are folded over, they meet to form a top or lid. The top edge of the front and back sections are re-enforced to give added strength to the structure. A center square of mesh D is reinforced to enable the clip with pull cord to pass through for easy closure. A hook or clip is attached in the center of the pull string with which to hang it up.
Patent GB-2375646-A (GB)
Title: Safety module for fuel-burning appliance, and appliance using such a safety module
Inventor: PERRYMAN CHARLES
IPC: F23N5/00
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: A safety module 1 for connection to a fuel-burning appliance connects to the existing circuitry of the appliance and triggers an alarm response when certain predetermined conditions are met. The safety module includes a CO sensor 3 and processing means 4 and can respond not only to acutely high CO levels but also to chronically high CO levels and lack of adherence to service schedules amongst other conditions. Means 7 are provided whereby the safety module 1 can be programmed/reset.
Patent GB-2359167-A (GB)
Title: Circuit synthesis and verification using relative timing
Inventor: STEVENS KENNETH S
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1999-11-02
Abstract: A system and method of synthesizing and/or verifying a circuit from a behavioral description of that circuit. A signal ordering of signals in the circuit is defined, wherein defining a signal ordering of signals in the circuit includes specifying a relative ordering of a plurality of events within the circuit. The behavioral description is modified as a function of the signal ordering. The circuit is then synthesized and/or verified as a function of the modified behavioral description.
Patent GB-2375725-A (GB)
Title: Blasting metallic surfaces
Inventor: THOMAS JANSING
IPC: B24C11/00
Filed: 2001-05-26
Abstract: A metallic surface 7 is blasted with abrasive particles 5 comprising a metallic nitride and/or silicon nitride. The abrasive particles 5 preferably have an average fracture toughness of 5-5-10.0 Mpa*m<SP> </SP>. The abrasive particles 5 are preferably selected from aluminium nitride, titanium nitride, sintered silicon nitride or hot pressed silicon nitride and have an average diameter between 150-600 žm. The method may be used to blast the surface of a layer 3 of an MCrAlY alloy which has been bonded to a workpiece 2 such as a turbine component. A ceramic thermal barrier layer (4, fig. 3, e.g. zirconia or a metal ceramic oxide) is then bonded to the blasted MCrAlY layer 3. The surface of the workpiece 2 may also have been blasted with abrasive particles 5 comprising a metallic nitride and/or silicon nitride (fig. 1).
Patent GB-2372290-A (GB)
Title: A mechanical joint for an equipment mount
Inventor: NELMES ANDREW
IPC: F16C11/10
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A mechanical joint for an equipment mount, e.g. a surveillance camera, comprises first and second portions forming halves 4, 5, the faces of which mate using a tapered fit 9, 10 and friction element 11. The halves 4, 5 pivot around central spigots 6, 7 with a fastener 8 passing through the centre which when tightened locks the tapers together and when partially slackened allows controlled adjustment of orientation against the resistance of the friction element 11. The joint is sealed against solid particle and liquid ingress by friction element 11 and seal 12 situated between the mating surfaces of the joint halves 4, 5. The halves 4, 5 may be hollow, providing ducts, through which electric cables may be routed.
Patent GB-2379355-A (GB)
Title: Method of deriving a metric for a link in a network
Inventor: EDWIN RICHARD
IPC: H04L12/721
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A method of deriving a metric for a link in a network, the network having a plurality of nodes (A-G) and links between nodes, comprises, for each link applying a weighting factor to the physical link length, the link occupancy and the number of transponders on a link and summing the weighted values of link length, link occupancy and number of transponders to derive a metric for that link. Further, a method of routing a path through a network comprises selecting a start point (A) and an end point (B) for the desired path; applying a metric attributed to each link which has been derived by a method in accordance with the above method; and connecting the path between the start point and end point through the links and nodes which give a lowest total metric of any such path.
Patent GB-2381425-A (GB)
Title: An encoding device which performs compression, encryption and FEC in that order, and includes synchronisation means
Inventor: SPICER JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: An encoding device comprises a data compression stage 5, an encryption stage 6, a forward error correction stage (FEC) stage 7 (to apply FEC to the encrypted data), and an output to output the data for onward transmission. The data is handled in frames. The frames output from the compression stage contain a variable amount of compressed data, the amount depending on how effectively the original data could be compressed. Padding bits are appended to the compressed data, some of which are then removed to ensure that each frame input to the FEC stage has a fixed length. This is achieved by applying clock signals 9, 10 to the compression and FEC stages. This synchronization process makes the sending of control information between the compression and FEC stages unnecessary and therefore reduces the vulnerability of the encryption system. A complementary decoding device is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2381584-A (GB)
Title: Position measuring method for a flexible keyboard
Inventor: CHAPMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A flexible keyboard 101 is pressed at a location 105 to indicate a keystroke. The coordinates of the location pressed can be determined by measuring the voltage produced by an interaction between fabric layers in the keyboard. The interaction produces a voltage signal, and this takes a certain settling time to stabilize. After the voltage has stabilized, it is measured to give the position of the area that has been pressed. If the key is pressed hard, a large voltage signal is produced and only a short time is required before the position can be measured. If the key is pressed lightly, a longer time is required before measurement can be made. In the invention, another parameter of the interaction, e.g. the current it produces, is used to indicate how hard the key was pressed and the settling time is varied according to how hard the key was pressed. This optimises the speed of operation of the keyboard.
Patent GB-2391840-A (GB)
Title: Side curtain airbag
Inventor: RICHTER MARKUS
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 2002-08-12
Abstract: A side curtain airbag for a vehicle comprises at least two essentially parallel outer fabric layers 2,4 connected to each other at their outer peripheries and internally by a gas permeable fabric layer 10 extending perpendicularly between the outer layers 2,4. Internal connection between the outer layers 2,4 may also be provided by at least one connecting strip (16, fig 4). The gas permeable layer 10, such as a net, preferably lies horizontally and determines the distance between the outer layers 2,4, thus limiting the airbag's volume whilst enabling gas to flow rapidly between the airbag's internal chambers on inflation. As an alternative to the gas permeable layer, a plurality of connecting strips (16) may be used to form an airbag with a quilted appearance (see fig 6). The strips (16) may be secured by welding points (22, fig 6), gluing, sewing and/or by washers (20, fig 5) which may be held by a thickened or knotted strip end portion (18, fig 5).
Patent GB-2383547-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for reducing engine emissions
Inventor: INGRAM GRANT ALAN
IPC: F01N3/08
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A method and system for improving a purge conversion efficiency of a Lean NOx Trap 72 coupled downstream of a lean-burn internal combustion engine 11 is provided. The method comprises adjusting the purge air-fuel ratio of the LNT 72 based on its temperature and a less rich air-fuel ratio is provided at lower operating temperatures to reduce hydrocarbon emissions since within this temperature range air-fuel ratio does not have a significant affect on NOx emissions. At mid-range operating temperatures, the air-fuel ratio is gradually decreased so that the mixture becomes more rich to reduce NOx emissions and finally, at high operating temperatures, HC and NOx emissions are reduced, and therefore, the purge air-fuel is kept at a constant more rich value. This method improves emission control and fuel economy during purge.
Patent GB-2391759-A (GB)
Title: Cache management in a mobile
Inventor: HULL RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/021
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A user (30) visiting an exhibition space (10) or the like is equipped with a mobile device (31) in communication with a service system (35). Media items held by the service system (35) are associated with various locations (20-23) around the exhibition space (10) and a user (30) arriving at such a location is presented with the corresponding item or items. These media items are pre-emptively loaded into a cache of the user's mobile device (31) in dependence on the user's progress around the hall (10). Items can also be flushed from cache on this basis.
Patent GB-2383536-A (GB)
Title: Lipid coated cefuroxime axetil particulate form composition
Inventor: FERNANDEZ MATILDE IBAUEZ
IPC: A61P31/00
Filed: 2002-11-21
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises cefuroxime axetil in particle form, where the particles have an integral lipid or lipid mixture coating which is insoluble in water but which disperses or dissolves on contact with gastrointestinal fluid. The compositions also comprises a bulk sweetener, a binding agent, and additionally a sweetener system and a texture modifier sufficient to mask the bitter taste of the cefuroxime axetil. An example of the lipid used in the coating is stearic acid.
Patent GB-2395834-A (GB)
Title: Behavioural chart.
Inventor: FORTE RUTH JOAN
IPC: G09B1/02
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A chart is provided on a white board which has a row for children's names, space for a date, a column for indicating activities to be performed, a row for indicating a reward and spaces for recording a particular child's performance of an activity e.g. by means of stars. Pre-printed magnetic activity strips may be provided for attachment to the chart, and/or blank strips may be provided on which parents can add their own activity. Similarly, magnetic strips for indicating rewards in pictorial form may also be provided. The chart may be adapted for couples, schools, nurseries and offices.
Patent GB-2379446-A (GB)
Title: Cells,culture methods and their uses
Inventor: DAVIES ALISON
IPC: A61K35/30
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: The present invention provides use of a host cell population obtained from a non-diseased host organism for the preparation of a cell composition for use in subsequent autologous transplantation therapy of said host organism.
Patent GB-2397422-A (GB)
Title: Portable warning device
Inventor: BURLINGTON DIANA
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2003-01-18
Abstract: A portable warning device, eg. a fire alarm, comprising a circular housing provided with a main vent for allowing the ingress of air. A water detecting probe is attached to the device via a flexible lead. A rate of rise of temperature detector, a carbon monoxide detector and a microprocessor which sounds an alarm are also provided. If either of the detectors registers its detection variable at a level greater than a predetermined threshold, then the alarm is sounded. The device may also include an LPG detector which is detachable from the device; a personal attack alarm; or a PIR detector for detecting heat or movement in the vicinity of the device.
Patent GB-2388088-A (GB)
Title: Electronic power assisted steering predictive power control
Inventor: GLUCH MARK W
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A method of controlling an electrical power supply to a motor in an electronic power assist steering system (22 see fig 1), comprises monitoring a steering member position 74, using a sensor (60 see fig 1), a movement velocity of the member 75 and a vehicle speed 77, determining whether the movement is towards an electrical power peak 76, calculating a derivative of the movement rate 79, calculating when a particular power increase related to the peak will start to be needed 80, calculating the amplitude of the power increase 78 and regulating the power supply to include the increase 81. Preferably, the monitored member is a steering rack (40 see fig 1). A signal to be sent to an engine controller may be determined 82 related to the timing and change in power demand. If the member (40) is determined to be moving away from a power peak 84, an alternator field current regulator (30 see fig 1) may be signalled 89 to decrease the field current. The system thus minimises steering system voltage peaks and sags.
Patent GB-2387092-A (GB)
Title: Switching between clocks to read a buffer in a data receiving circuit
Inventor: ITOH MASAAKI
IPC: H04B10/03
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: The invention provides a phase monitor unit 6 for monitoring write and read timing with respect to a buffer memory 4 in a de-stuffing unit 2, and for feeding a count value to a system control unit 9. The system control unit 9 judges whether a slip problem is present. In the event of presence of such a problem, the system control unit 9 controls a clock switch 8 to instantly cause switching a re-timing clock signal over to a DPLL clock signal, thereby avoiding the low rate transfer signal "down" state. Thus, it makes possible to avoid low rate transfer signal "down" state in the event of trouble occurrence in a master clock signal. Under normal conditions the read clock is supplied from re-timing clock generator 7, which outputs a frequency-divided version of the input clock signal to the DMUX unit 1. Applications include SONET/SDH networks.