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Patent GB-2391656-A (GB)
Title: Data protection circuit
Inventor: CHHEDA SACHIN
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A data-protection circuit (32) selectively allows access to data stored in a memory (14). Specifically, the circuit (32) receives an authorization key and allows access to the data if the authorization key equals a predetermined value. Such a circuit (32) can be used to prevent an unauthorized agent such as an unauthorized update package, a virus, or a hacker from reading or corrupting data such as firmware because the agent presumably will not have or be able to obtain the authorization key. Furthermore, by disposing the data-protection circuit (32) and memory (14) on separate integrated circuits (ICs), one can implement data protection without altering the design of the memory IC. This allows one to implement data protection for off-the-shelf memory ICs that include no integrated protection circuit. For example, one can implement the data-protection circuit (32) in a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) that is coupled to but separate from the memory IC (14).
Patent GB-2395318-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for controlling traders from manipulating electronic trading markets
Inventor: TSELEPIS WILLIAM P
IPC: G06Q50/18
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided to control gaming in electronic trading markets. These systems and methods alleviate the problem of a seller or buyer trying to act on a trader's original bid or offer only to trade at an unfavorable level after the trader changes the bid or offer. A pricing method suspends (218) trading for a period of time if a price difference (210) between two bids or offers by the same trader its to great. A timing method prevents a trader from canceling or replacing a bid or offer for a period of time (212). These methods provide a more fair and efficient way of executing electronic trades.
Patent GB-2409669-A (GB)
Title: Scooter with steerable twin front wheels
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B62K25/04
Filed: 2004-01-02
Abstract: The manually operable scooter has a steering tube 1 connected to a base 33 by a bracket, the base being coupled to a central region of an axle assembly 31 with a wheel at each end. To allow for tilting of the steering tube 1 (together with a footboard) during cornering, a forward portion of the base 33 accepts a bolt 34 which extends through a part of the axle assembly 31 with a buffer sleeve 32 on either side of the assembly, the sleeves being retained by a nut 35.
Patent GB-2410343-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for downloading information from a computer network
Inventor: JONES KEITH EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: Apparatus (1) for downloading information (21, 22) from a location (10) on a computer network (2). The apparatus (1) includes a first computer adapted to be connected to the network (2). The computer comprising a downloading device (4) to download information from the network (2); a set of definition data (5), the set of definition data (5) corresponding to a location (10) on the network and including the identity of the location (10) and instructions on how to download the information (21, 22) from that location (10); a storage device (6) for storing the information collected; and an output device (7). The downloading device (4) downloads information (21, 22) from the location (10) in response to the data in the set of definition data (5) and stores the downloaded information (21, 22) on the storage device (6). The output device (7) outputs the downloaded information from the storage device (6).
Patent GB-2401809-A (GB)
Title: Substrate support for use in spraying
Inventor: LAMBERT-GORWYN SIMON CHARLES
IPC: B05B13/02
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: An apparatus for use with adhesives, especially spray adhesives. In particular there is a reusable apparatus for containing spray adhesive when applied to the surface of a medium and for making it easier to pick up an article 20 to which adhesive has been applied. The apparatus comprises a tray element having a base portion 13 and edge portions 10,11,12. The base portion comprises a plurality of upwardly projecting members 14 providing a substrate support means.
Patent GB-2400628-A (GB)
Title: Karabiner with wire loop gate
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN
IPC: F16B45/02
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A karabiner comprising a generally C-shaped body (12), with its free ends (14 and 16) curved towards each other and forming a gap therebetween, and a gate (20) for closing the gap such that it is constrained to close the gap; wherein the gate (20) is formed of a wire member located on one free end (14) of the body (12), the gate (20) being in the form of a loop oriented substantially transversely to the plane of the karabiner body (12) and; the other free end of the body (12) having a slot (38) for receiving a shaped end of the gate (120), the slot (38) being shaped to substantially correspond with the shape of the end of the gate (120). Locking means may be provided on the gate or karabiner body.
Patent GB-2398904-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for automated commission processing
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILIP M
IPC: G06Q40/04
Filed: 2004-06-03
Abstract: The present invention is systems (100) and methods for implementing commission allocations in transaction management of auction-based trading for specialized items such as fixed income instruments. In accordance with these systems and methods, a plurality of workstations that are connected to a server and a structured commission allocation protocol may be provided. Through the workstations, the server and the commission allocation protocol, the systems and methods may allocate commissions or fees when trading securities at accelerated levels with minimal errors and costs, control commission elements during real-time trading, reward customers and brokers who participate in transactions, and distribute commission and transaction data in real time.
Patent GB-2404340-A (GB)
Title: Nasogastric tube introducer
Inventor: LANKSHEAR PAUL
IPC: A61J15/00
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: An introducer guide for assisting the passage of a nasogastric tube from the nose to the opening of the oesophagus comprises a flexible tube that has a flange to prevent complete insertion into the nasal cavity. The guide tube may have a line of weakness which allows it to be torn away from the nasogastric tube following insertion. The guide may have attachment means, e.g. a clamp or adhesive dressing, which allows the guide to be secured to the nose [see Figure 3(a-b)].
Patent GB-2417778-A (GB)
Title: A sound and vision levelling device
Inventor: LATHAM ALAN JOHN
IPC: G01C9/06
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A device for giving accurate vertical and horizontal lines and checking objects or any category to be vertical or horizontal using light and sound, wherein A is the on/off switch; B is the battery; C and D are the vertical and horizontal mercury switches; E is the lamp (bulb or LED): and F is the buzzer or other device for producing a sound when the level is either vertical or horizontal.
Patent GB-2406907-A (GB)
Title: Active coherence reduction for interferometer interrogation
Inventor: RONNEKLEIV ERIEND
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing the coherence of an optical signal that is used to interrogate optical interferometric sensors are disclosed. The optical field phasor of the interrogation source is modulated in a controlled manner to produce a broadened optical source power spectrum at the output of the source unit. The output from the source unit 1 is launched into an optical sensor network 2, comprising a multiple of optical pathways from its input to the detection unit 20, where pairs of optical pathways form sensor interferometers 100,110. A compensating inteferometer 70 with delay difference similar to the sensor delay difference may be arranged in a serially coupled manner with the optical sensor network 2, either before or after the network. The optical output power from the source unit 1 may either be continuous or pulsed with a pulse duration similar to the sensor delay. The coherence modulation may be performed through direct modulation of the source or through external modulation of the light with piezoelectric ring modulator, a Lithium niobate phase or intensity modulator, or an acoustooptic modulator 30.
Patent GB-2404249-A (GB)
Title: X-ray inspection and material discrimination
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDON
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: An X-ray inspection system in which a thin X-ray absorber is placed upstream of an object under investigation so as to remove low energy X-rays, typically below 0.5 MeV. The absorber may be a sheet of lead 10 mm thick. Where the X-ray inspection system which incorporates a detector which relies on the electro-magnetic cascade effect produced in suitable materials when bombarded with X-rays so that energy is transferred into the material at different depths depending on the energy of incident X-rays, and the first component on which the X-rays impinge comprises a relatively thin crystal 1 this unwanted background may be reduced by placing a vessel containing a fluid whose density is less than that of air, in front of the detector crystal array. Typically the fluid is helium at atmospheric or slightly greater than atmospheric pressure. The background can be reduced by applying a magnetic field in the region in front of the detector crystal array so as to sweep away electrons from that region.
Patent GB-2420096-A (GB)
Title: Moulding of camouflage object
Inventor: HENDERSON WILLIAM
IPC: F41H3/00
Filed: 2004-11-30
Abstract: A process of moulding a precursor 5 on to a film 2, whereby film 2 is possibly a camouflage film having a plurality of components already thereon, involves involving placing film 2 in to a mould 1A, 1B, inserting a mouldable precursor 5 also in to the mould and then moulding the precursor 5 on to the film 2 allowing it to adhere thereon, possibly thereby forming a camouflaged object. Prior to this process, camouflage film 2 may have attached components to protect against detection. It may also comprises a rough surface, achieved by prior embossing, within mould 1A, 1B or by the provision of aluminium oxide or other metal particles on the surface. Film 2 may comprise at least one of Nylon, butyl rubber, co-polyesters, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polybutylene terephthalate, PVC, PTFE, Kevlar (RTM), Tedlar (RTM) or polyolefins. The mouldable precursor 5 may comprise a resin, carbon fibre or co-polyester. The surface layer of film may also optionally be applied by digital printing.
Patent GB-2409579-A (GB)
Title: Push-button switch unit
Inventor: SHIMODA YUJI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2004-12-13
Abstract: A push-button switch unit includes a push switch which is fixed to a main body and includes an operating part; and a push button fitted to the operating part. The push button is pressed in order to turn the push switch on and off. An undersurface of the push button is provided with a pair of shaft rods each having a columnar segment and a prismatic segment. The main body includes shaft sockets each having a circular hole segment and a rectangular hole segment for receiving the corresponding shaft rod.
Patent GB-2423038-A (GB)
Title: Assembly apparatus
Inventor: HARGREAVES COLIN
IPC: B21D53/08
Filed: 2005-01-21
Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus 2 for assembling a heat exchanger core matrix, and comprises tube feed means 14 for feeding heat exchanger tubes 10 to a support surface 8, and fin feed means 6 for feeding exchanger fins 22 to the support surface 8. In use, the apparatus 2 is operable to feed tubes 10 to the support surface 8, and also simultaneously insert fins 22 between tubes 10 on the support surface 8 to thereby assemble the core matrix. The invention further provides a method for assembling a heat exchanger core matrix, and a heat exchanger core matrix assembled using either the apparatus or the method.
Patent GB-2413544-A (GB)
Title: Combined bucket and grab assembly
Inventor: LYONS JAMES
IPC: E02F3/40
Filed: 2005-04-26
Abstract: The invention relates to an excavator bucket assembly (10) which is adapted for use in a conventional digging capacity, but which is also capable of being used as a grab or claw, with particular application in the field of erecting telegraph poles, wherein the bucket assembly (10) may first be used to excavate the hole or trench into which the pole is to be inserted, and then used in the grab capacity to lift and insert the pole into position within the hole or trench, the dual functionality being realised by the use of a pair of hinged arms (16,18) which may be displaced relative to one another.
Patent GB-2425687-A (GB)
Title: Transmission power control in a hard handover channel
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN J
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A cellular communication system (100) comprises base stations (103, 105, 107) which receive signals from a user equipment (101) in a soft handover communication channel which is supported by a plurality of base stations (103, 105, 107) and in a non-soft handover communication channel supported only by a first base station (103) of the plurality of base stations. The base stations (103, 105, 107) are coupled to an RNC (109) which comprises an error processor (203) that determines a characteristic, such as an error rate, of signal components of the signals of the soft handover communication channel transmitted between the user equipment and the first base station. The RNC (109) furthermore comprises a transmission parameter processor (209) which determines a modified transmission parameter for the transmissions of signals from the user equipment (101) in the non-soft handover communication channel in response to the characteristic. The transmission parameter may for example be a transmit power offset or a repetition rate for transmissions in the non-soft handover communication channel. The modified transmission parameter is transmitted to the user equipment (101) in a reconfiguration message.
Patent GB-2427238-A (GB)
Title: Tray assembly for attachment to a ladder
Inventor: HANBY BRIAN
IPC: E06C7/14
Filed: 2005-06-08
Abstract: A tray assembly 1, for attachment to a stepladder comprises a tray 2 having a pair of adjustably-spaced universal joint members on its underside. Each universal joint member comprises jaws 4 for connecting to respective portions 11,13 of the ladder. In use the universal joint members can be adjusted to position the tray 2 in a horizontal configuration regardless of the orientation and spacing of the respective portions 11,13 of the ladder to which the assembly 1 is connected.
Patent GB-2415858-A (GB)
Title: Providing rule set verification and increased observability of policy application to packet flows in a data center
Inventor: GOLDSCHMIDT JASON L
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: A flow manager may receive prioritized packet flow rules from one or more network services where each rule may include a packet filter and prioritized actions. Each action of a packet flow rule may be either terminating or non-terminating. A flow manager may generate a unified rule set according to the received packet flow rules and may additionally validate the unified rule set to identity errors. When validating the unified rule set, a flow manager may compare the unified rule set against one or more defined policies. Alternatively, a flow manager may apply the unified rule set to either captured or manually specified simulated network packets. A flow manager may also identity extraneous rules or actions. Further, a flow manager may present the unified rule set for manual verification and may receive input identifying errors and specifying modification to correct the errors.
Patent GB-2411561-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to garden tools
Inventor: EGGLETON AVERIL GODDARD
IPC: A01B1/14
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A gardening tool has a handle 1 from which extends an integral prong (2). A further prong (3) extends to one side of the axis of the handle 1. The handle (1) and the prong (2) generate a gentle arc which follows the natural line of a hand (projecting from an arm of the user) which grasps the tool. The tip of the prong (3) is slightly longer than the prong (2). This tool can be inserted into small gaps for working the ground and the prongs allow for the soil to be stirred up by rotating the tool about the prong (2), or by tilting the whole tool, by manipulating the handle (1). The tip of the prong (3) can be of forked form for use in engaging the root of a weed after that prong has been inserted into the ground.
Patent GB-2429491-A (GB)
Title: Attachment device
Inventor: DALTON NICK
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An attachment device 10 to attach and detach from a fixture 18, the device 10 comprising: an outer sleeve 20, an insert member 22 received within the outer sleeve 20 and being angularly moveable relative to the fixture 18 between first and second insert position. Channel means 30 permit the device 10 to be manoeuvred over the fixture 18 as the insert member is moved angularly between the first and the second insert positions and for retaining the device 10 on the fixture 18 when the insert member is in the second position. Biasing means (46 Figure 2) for the outer sleeve 20 may be provided. The fixture 18 may be an ISOfix bar in a car, vehicle etc. and the device is used with a strap for retaining a piece of luggage.
Patent GB-2416626-A (GB)
Title: Inductive coupler arrangement
Inventor: LAYTON JAMES EDWARD
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: An inductive coupling device 200 comprises a coil arrangement suitable for inductively coupling with a magnetic field produced by a cable 104. The cable 104 is a three phase cable with at least a flat segment. A core of high magnetic permeability or non-magnetic material is arranged to link with the magnetic fields produced around the armoured 205 flat segment of three phase cable. The core may be C-shaped, L-shaped or straight and located proximate to either or both edges of the flat cable 104 without overlapping the centre conductor 202 of the cable. Each core has a respective coil wound around it to draw power from the cable. A straight core 208 may be arranged to traverse from one cable edge to the other edge of the flat cable on one or both of its flat surfaces. This core 208 may be wound with a coil for impressing or detecting measurement or control signals. The device 200 is suitable for powering and communicating with downhole devices in a well borehole via an inductive, non-invasive, coupling to a power supply cable of an electric motor of a pump.
Patent GB-2418060-A (GB)
Title: Device for locking an electric tool to an accumulator pack
Inventor: DUESSELBERG ACHIM
IPC: H01M50/247
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a device (12) for locking an electric tool (2) to an accumulator pack (4), with at least one bolt (14), which is mounted movably against the force of a spring (18) on either the electric tool (2) or the accumulator pack (4), wherein when the electric tool (2) and the accumulator pack (4) are fitted together the bolt (14) is brought into engagement in succession with a first (20) and a second (22) recess of the respectively other of the electric tool (2) or the accumulator pack (4), held in the second recess (22) by the force of the spring (18) and disengaged from the second recess (22) manually to release the locking. It is provided that while being disengaged from the second recess (22) the bolt (14) is brought into engagement with the first recess (20).
Patent GB-2418670-A (GB)
Title: Phthalocyanines and their use in ink-jet printers
Inventor: PATEL PRAKASH
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: A composition comprising: (a) a major dye component which is a mixture of phthalocyanine dyes of Formula (I) and salts thereof: (Formula I); wherein: M is Cu or Ni; Pc represents a phthalocyanine nucleus of formula (II); R<1>, R<2> and R<3> independently are H or optionally substituted C1-4alkyl; R<4> is optionally substituted C1-4-hydroxyalkyl; x is 0.1 to 3.8; y is 0.1 to 3.8; z is 0.1 to 3.8; the sum of (x+y+z) is 4, and the substituents, represented by x, y and z, are attached to a   b  position on the phthalocyanine ring; and (b) a liquid medium which comprises water, water and an organic solvent or an organic solvent free from water. Also novel dyes, ink-jet printing processes, printed images, printers and cartridges.
Patent GB-2419649-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum formed cladding
Inventor: BURGESS ALLAN
IPC: F16L1/12
Filed: 2004-09-01
Abstract: There is disclosed a cladding section (10) for mounting upon an elongate member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the cladding section being formed of plastics sheet shaped to define two or more parallel, part tubular portions having respective vortex induced vibration suppression features (14, 14', 14'') material joining neighbouring part tubular sections being sufficiently pliant to allow the cladding section to be re-configured from a quasi-flat state to a state in which it forms a tube for receiving the elongate member. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing a cladding section for mounting upon an elongate underwater member and suppressing vortex induced vibration of it, the method comprising thermoforming the cladding section (10) in one piece.
Patent GB-2422826-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette packets
Inventor: DIVERS WILLIAM
IPC: A24F27/12
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A plate of matches for use with a cigarette packet in which the plate (14) for use with a cigarette packet is formed from sheet material with a series of parallel cuts to form individual matches (16) similarly rooted at one end to a cross-band (22) and having a hardened inflammable substance at the other end or head (24) wherein the hardened inflammable substance on the head (24) of each match (16) is a thin coating of substance. Two striker pads (18, 20) are provided in a manner in which they are adapted to be opposed. A cigarette packet having a holder has one or mote plates (14) of matches (16). In use, the head (24) of a match (16), torn from the or one plate (14), is locatable between the striker pads (18, 20) and with the pads (18,20) adapted to be held together, the match (16) is pulled outwardly to ignite the substance.
Patent GB-2437715-A (GB)
Title: Tool to assist with the marking of holes to be drilled in trunking
IPC: B25H7/00
Filed: 2006-05-03
Abstract: A handheld tool to assist in the marking of the new precise holes which are then to be drilled. The pre drilled holes on the layout tool assist in the marking of new holes onto various sized trunking. The pre-drilled holes will be large enough to receive the appropriate marking implements such as marker pens, pencils, and pens 1. A tee section on the underside of the implement is acting as a squaring method. This enables the holes to be more precise as they are gauged from the square edge, at the bottom of the trunking. The bottom edge of the relevant tee section rests against the reference edge of the trunking to maintain a fixed position and so a consistent mark, to the appropriate size trunking being used 2. A larger layout tool may be used with added holes. This is to incorporate the larger sizes of trunking.
Patent GB-2437995-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor processing
Inventor: NEVIN WILLIAM ANDREW
IPC: H01L21/70
Filed: 2006-05-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a Silicon On Insulator (SOI) structure, where the SOI layer 80 contains implanted Germanium (Ge) to form a layer 40 at or near the interface with the buried oxide layer 100, forming gettering sites to prevent impurities diffusing into the silicon. The device can be manufactured by ion implanting Ge into a silicon wafer 10 having a thin oxide layer 20 and bonding the silicon onto a handle wafer 50 which may or may not have a surface oxide layer 60, to form an SOI substrate.