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Patent BR-9912937-A (BR)
Inventor: GARST MICHAEL
IPC: C07D401/14
Filed: 1999-08-09
Abstract: Prodrugs of the pyridyl methyl sulfinyl benzimidazole type proton pump inhibitor drugs have a hydrolyzable arylsulfonyl or heteroarylsulfonyl group attached to the benzimidazole nitrogen. The prodrugs of the invention hydrolyze under physiological conditions to provide the proton pump inhibitors with a half life measurable in hours, and are capable of providing sustained plasma concentrations of the proton pump inhibitor drugs for longer time than presently used drugs. The generation of the proton pump inhibitor drugs from the prodrugs of the invention under physiological conditions allows for more effective treatment of several diseases and conditions caused by gastric acid secretion.
Patent BR-9916200-A (BR)
Inventor: POPELAR PATRIK
IPC: B22D1/00
Filed: 1999-12-16
Abstract: By studying heat transfer in a sample vessel containing a sample of molten cast iron, it is possible to carry out accurate predictions of the microstructure in which the molten cast iron sample will solidify. This method is also highly suitable for automatisation by using a computer.
Patent CH-534764-A (CH)
Title: Application of acrolium polymers as complex
Inventor: HASCHKE HEINZ DR
IPC: C08F22/04
Filed: 1970-01-06
Abstract: The polymers containing carboxyl or carboxylate and hydroxyl groups in the proportion 1.1 to 16 are complexing agents for metal ions. The polymers have degree of polymerisation 3-5,000 and contain mainly the units and small quantities of (where A is H, Na or NH4; R and R1 are alkyl or 1-6C and in addition R' may be C1, the proportions of these units being variable within the above limits for carboxyl/hydroxyl ratio. The complexes do not cause corrosion or pollution and are soluble and stable over a large pH range. The polymers are derived from acrolein or acrylic acid.
Patent GB-2360754-A (GB)
Title: Stackable containers
Inventor: BOOTH PETER
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2000-02-16
Abstract: A container preferably of moulded plastics or glass has formations allowing it to be stacked on a similar container either directly above or in an offset position in a stack of pyramid format. The formations may comprise protrusions (2) for engaging indentations in the top of the underlying container. The container may have a non-flat top and a protruding cap so arranged as not to interfere with the stacking.
Patent GB-2360397-A (GB)
Title: Connector with flexible circuit contacts
Inventor: SIMPSON BRYAN
IPC: H01R12/89
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: A connector for a flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable having exposed conductors comprises a housing and a holder assembly. The housing includes a cavity having a plurality of terminals 29 installed therein for receiving the holder assembly. The holder assembly includes a holder 7 around which the flexible printed circuit 14 or flexible flat cable is folded and a holding cap 8 which is clipped onto the end of the holder whereby the flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable is held between the holding cap and the holder. The holding assembly is inserted into the cavity and the terminals are in electrical contact with the exposed conductors of the flexible printed circuit or flexible flat cable. The cap has apertures 22 through which the terminals protrude.
Patent GB-2348139-A (GB)
Title: Electrotherapy device
Inventor: GLINER BRADFORD E
IPC: A61N1/39
Filed: 2000-03-24
Abstract: Electrotherapy apparatus e.g. a defibrillator 30, performs a low level impedance measurement upon the patient 208 to determine the initial charge level on a capacitor 204 which is used to deliver an electrotherapy waveform to the patient. This waveform is dynamically controlled to compensate for patient impedance variability. The apparatus 30 includes a device 44 for measuring a parameter used to determine the low level patient impedance. The device 44 provides a voltage output to a controller 202 for determining the initial charge level of the capacitor 204. An embodiment includes four switches SW1-4 for delivery of a bi-phasic waveform to the patient, a comparator 216 coupled to a timer 210 to monitor the voltage across the capacitor 204 and control the termination or extension of the waveform applied to the patient. In alternative embodiments, the patient impedance is determined based upon parameters measured from the application of the electrotherapy waveform and used to correct the low level impedance measurement.
Patent GB-2362182-A (GB)
Title: A device for stabilising a ladder
Inventor: WILSON DOUGLAS WILLIAM
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2000-05-09
Abstract: A device for stabilising a ladder comprises a U shaped trough and adjustable means to attach the trough to the ladder. In use the legs of the ladder opposite the rungs are positioned in the trough. The trough is secured to the ladder via brackets attached to the trough and releaseably hooked over a brace between the legs of the ladder inserted in the trough. The device may be arranged such that the trough extends equally either side of the ladder, of biassed to one side such that the ladder may be placed proximate to eg. a wall.
Patent GB-2351277-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft containers
Inventor: MITSUYAMA MASUHIRO
IPC: B65D85/57
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: A container for receiving an article comprises a casing 2 having a flange 10, a cover 4 having a flange 10 and hinged to the casing 2 and a slidable member B for engagement with the flanges 10 to hold the container in a closed condition. The slidable member B may bear an anti-theft tag and may have a V-shaped leading portion to facilitate penetration of a packaging film of the container to engage the flanges 10. Release of the slidable member is effected by insertion of a separate unlocking piece.
Patent GB-2370506-A (GB)
Title: Catheter tip
Inventor: FULFORD ANTHONY
IPC: A61M25/18
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: In a first concept the present invention discloses a catheter tip 1 having a distal end 4 formed from a material being softer than the material forming the proximal end 3 thereof so as to facilitate attachment of the tip 1 to a catheter end portion 6. In a second concept the present invention discloses a catheter tip 1 wherein the electromagnetic radiation transmitivity of the distal end 4 of the tip 1 is lower than that of the proximal end 6 of the tip. Additionally, methods of manufacturing the catheter tip are described.
Patent GB-2369586-A (GB)
Title: Elliptical exercise apparatus
Inventor: JOHNSON DAVID MARK
IPC: A63B23/04
Filed: 2000-12-02
Abstract: An elliptical exercise 10 apparatus comprises a frame 16, a guide member 12 and 14, moveably mounted on the frame 16 and a foot support 18 and 20 mounted on the guide member 12 and 14 by means of a link arrangement which allows the foot support 18 and 20 to swing and translate relative to the guide member 12 and 14. The foot support 18 and 20 may rotate relative to said guide member 12 and 14, and may include a plate that includes an upper surface for receiving a user's foot. Said link arrangement may include a pair of link members (54 and 56, figure 2) arranged to be located on each of a first and a second side of said foot member 18 and 20, and one of said pair may be longer than the other. The guide member 12 and 14 may include a base member and one or more support members 50, wherein said link members may be connected to the support members 50. The elliptical exercise apparatus allows the body to move in a natural way, thereby reduceing the impact on the user's joints.
Patent GB-2370518-A (GB)
Title: Plasma gas purification using a metal hydroxide
Inventor: MARTIN ANTHONY ROBERT
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A substrate material for the plasma assisted processing of gaseous media, consisting of a metal hydroxide such as zirconium hydroxide, preferably with an aluminium hydroxide binder. A reactor utilising a gas permeable bed made of a metal hydroxide is described, wherein the reactor is characterised by means for constraining the gaseous media to pass through the metal hydroxide.
Patent GB-2363135-A (GB)
Title: Space frames
Inventor: KUBIK LESZEK ALEKSANDER
IPC: E04B1/19
Filed: 1999-07-20
Abstract: A space frame (10) has upper chord lower grids (12, 14) of intersecting chords (16, 18). The chords (16, 18) are interconnected by bracing modules (30), the bracing modules (30) being spaced apart form one another in each grid direction. The bracing modules (30) are formed from four bracing members (32), the bracing members (32) being arranged in mutually inclined pairs, the bracing members (32) of each pair extending between upper and lower chords (16, 18) extending in the same grid direction. Each pair of bracing members (32) crosses the other pair of bracing members (32), the point of crossing (34) coinciding or being positioned between each member of the other pair of bracing members (32) and either the upper or lower chord (16, 18) associated with the other pair of bracing members (32).
Patent GB-2374601-A (GB)
Title: High Strength Universal Bonding and Filling System
Inventor: BENNETTS ALAN J
IPC: A61K6/083
Filed: 2001-04-21
Abstract: Adhesive cement that sets in approximately two minutes to a very hard and stable mass comprises a mixture of cyanoacrylate monomer (the liquid) and specific oxide, silicate and aluminosilicate glass powders; chosen to suite a particular applications. Humidity, water, oil, temperature and pressure variations do not weaken the bond formed. The HUBS formulation of liquid cyanoacrylate mixed with aluminosilicate glass powder produces a material uniquely suitable to dental and medical applications. This suitability stems from its double chemical bond, high strength and freedom from desiccation The adhesive may also be used for surgical cement or implants, as plaster or Portland cement, for car body repair or aerospace industries. The adhesive may comprise metal or alloy particles and a polyacid such as acrylic acid, itaconic acid or vinylphosphonic acid.
Patent GB-2361009-A (GB)
Title: Inks compositions and their use in ink jet printing
Inventor: HOLBROOK MARK
IPC: C09D11/00
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A composition comprising a water-dissipatable polymer, dye, surfactant, water and organic solvent, wherein the surfactant comprises: (a) a surfactant having a sulpho or sulphate group; or (b) a non-ionic surfactant free from carbon-carbon triple bonds; or (c) a mixture of (a) and (b). The compositions are useful as an ink jet printing inks or as a concentrates from which such inks may be prepared. The compositions and inks have particularly good operability in ink jet printers and low viscosities may be achieved.
Patent GB-2364839-A (GB)
Title: The ultra complementary audio amplifier output stage
Inventor: WONG TECK LEE
IPC: H03F3/30
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: The ultra complementary output stage is an output power circuit in which each output device (OPD1 - 4) has both direct and bootstrapped (eg by a mutual bootstrap capacitor, MBC1 - 6) drive currents. The device providing the bootstrap drive operates independently of the direct drive. The ultra complementary output stage can be used in audio frequency power amplifiers operating in Class A, Class AB, or Class B, emitter follower, Sziklai pair/hybrid or compound (eg triple) configurations.
Patent GB-2381194-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical formulations
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN
IPC: A61K9/107
Filed: 2001-09-07
Abstract: Pharmaceutical formulations for use in the administration of medicaments, in particular lipophilic medicaments, via mucosal surfaces. In particular the invention relates to formulations which, upon hydration, form an emulsion containing the lipophilic medicament which is capable of adhering to a mucosal surface and allowing controlled release of the medicament. Also outlined are:<BR> a cannabis-based pharmaceutical formulation comprising the cannabinoids cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or the cannabinoids tetrahydrocannabinovarin (THCV) and cannabidivarin (CBDV);<BR> and the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to extend the shelf-life of a pharmaceutical product comprising at least one biologically active compound.
Patent GB-2364276-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming an inkjet nozzle over an ink energising element on a substrate including the step of forming a sacrificial oxide bump on the substrate
Inventor: MA SHAWMING
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: A method of forming an ink jet nozzle includes a series of processing steps including etching, patterning and photoresists to form a positively sloped sacrificial oxide bump 66 (Fig.4C) on the surface of a substrate 50. The sacrificial bump is removed by wet oxide etching to form the nozzle 80 (Fig.4H). The nozzle includes silicon-oxide layer 52, 56, 72 and the top layer 72 may be chemically-mechanically polished (Figs.4E,4F) down to an etch-stop SiN or SiC layer 70 to form an orifice layer 74 (Fig.4H). A nozzle including an oxide-nitride or oxide-carbide composite orifice layer (41,Fig.2) is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2380114-A (GB)
Title: Hand net frame
Inventor: YU KUO-PIN
IPC: A01K77/00
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The hand net frame comprises a main body (20) and a wooden covering layer (28) covering at least one part of the main body (20). The main body (20) has an annular head (22) and a shaft (24) extended outwards from the periphery of the head (22) at one side. The head (22) has a plurality of string holes (23) for the binding of strings of the net. The head (22) and the shaft (24) are formed of a roll of laminated fibre reinforced plastics sheet materials. The main body may be solid (shown) or have an interior chamber (Figs 10-13).
Patent GB-2364776-A (GB)
Title: Method for identification of shallow water flow hazards using marine seismic data
Inventor: HUFFMAN ALAN ROYCE
IPC: G01V1/38
Filed: 2000-06-07
Abstract: The problem of detecting sedimentary formations having an abnormally high fluid pressure that are underneath a relatively impermeable formation, (118), having normal fluid pressures is addressed. At shallow depths, a formation with abnormally high fluid pressure has a shear velocity that is close to zero, (134), and is thus significantly different from the shear velocity of overlying sediments, (118). The high shear wave-velocity contrast is detected by measuring, (116), a change in the amplitude of seismic waves reflected from the top of the abnormally pressured formation, (130). This may be done by an amplitude versus offset (AVO) analysis of the reflected amplitudes of compressional or shear reflections. Measurements of the amplitude of reflected shear waves from a formation, (118), at some depth below the anomalous zone are may also be used to detect the presence of abnormally pressured intervals with low shear velocity, (138), and high shear wave attenuation.
Patent GB-2382808-A (GB)
Title: Lighter-than-air aircraft with air cushion landing gear
Inventor: MUNK JEFFREY ROGER
IPC: B64B1/02
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A lighter-than-air aircraft 1 has a gas filled hull 2 and a pair of spaced apart landing gear units 11, 12 on the underside of the hull. The landing gear is arranged on opposite sides of a longitudinally extending central vertical plane of the hull 9. Each landing gear comprises an air cushion unit including bag skirts 5, 7 and means to supply and remove air from the bags (42,43 fig 9), and actuating means to move the bags between an operative and inoperative state. The bag skirt may be inflated and extend downwards from the underside of the hull in their operative state to define downwardly open air cavities in which the air cushions are created. In their inoperative state they may be positioned closer to the hull underside. The air cushion unit may comprise two bag skirts and have a releasable connection 20 and actuating means to connect the bag skirts. The releasable connector may be of the "zip" fastener type, and the actuator may move a slider to engage or disengage rows of teeth on the first and second bag skids. The bag skirts may form an inflatable bladder, and air may be fed to inflate the bag and also provide the air cushion, which may be supplied by air escaping from the bladder.
Patent GB-2385688-A (GB)
Title: Minimising power loss in addressing memory
Inventor: BOWDLER NICHOLAS CRAIG
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: In order to minimise the number of address line state changes and hence power loss due to charge/discharge of the address line(s), address differences are passed from a CPU 2 to a memory 4. The difference between a current address and a previous address latched at 6 is formed by a subtractor 10 and sent in parallel or serial form on address bus 12. Adder 14 receives the difference, adds it to a previous address from latch 16 to form a new absolute address for the memory, and latches 6 and 16 are updated.
Patent GB-2378751-A (GB)
Title: LED-type vehicle lamp
Inventor: AMANO YASUYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A vehicle lamp comprises a plurality of LEDs 30 arranged to radiate light by indirect illumination. Lenses 32 produce parallel light fluxes from respective LEDs, and a reflector 18 is used to reflect the light fluxes towards the front of the lamp. The reflector is horizontally divided into discreet sub-reflectors 24 and arranged into a stepped formation corresponding to the contour of the lamp, so that it can wrap around the corner of the vehicle. These sub-reflectors may be divided further into segments of reflective elements 24s and step portions 24r. The tilt angle and the number of steps of the reflector may be adjusted dependent on the height of each sub-reflector. A translucent cover (14, fig 2) is provided on the front of the reflector. Either of the reflector and the cover may diffuse the light fluxes.
Patent GB-2384886-A (GB)
Title: Computer security system
Inventor: SCHWARTZ JEFFREY D
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A computer security system comprises a motherboard 12, a drive device 15 and a BIOS 26 executable by a processor.In use, the drive device has an assigned identifier 44 which is compared with an identifier 46 stored in memory 42 located on the motherboard by the BIOS program and allows the drive device to boot if the identifiers are the same.The assigned identifier may be stored in the memory, which may a flash memory, during an initial power-on self test or on initial activation of the system. The computer system may be a desktop computer or Internet connected appliance. The drive device may be a hard disk drive. the system prevents devices being accessed by moving them between computer systems.
Patent GB-2383070-A (GB)
Title: Gravity wall made of expanded polystyrene blocks
Inventor: LEGON ROBERT JOHN
IPC: E02D29/02
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A gravity wall (1) for forming embankments and retaining material (2) is constructed from expanded polystyrene blocks, where the blocks may be mechanically connected together. The downward component of thrust from the retained material (2) prevents the wall (1) from sliding outwards and a retaining ridge of denser material (32) may be located at the front foot of the wall (1). The front face (12) of the wall may slope backwards or extend vertically and be covered by a vandalism resistant material. Corner blocks (30, fig 2) allow the direction of the wall to be altered. The slope engaging face (116) of the wall (100) may have a first shallower slope (116A) in the lower portion of the wall (100) and a second steeper slope (116B) in the upper portion of the wall (100). Various relative dimensions of the wall (1) components and features are disclosed.
Patent GB-2382094-A (GB)
Title: Extendable and retractable rotor arm assembly
Inventor: LEBEGUE MAURICE K
IPC: E21C27/12
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: An extendable rotor arm (23) for a mining machine. The rotor arm rotates about an axis parallel to the direction of machine motion, and has an extendable portion (35) which extends perpendicular to the axis of rotation to vary the width of mining. The extendable portion is mounted on a shaft (31) and is fastened with keys (49) to prevent rotation and a sleeve (33) to reduce wear to the shaft.
Patent GB-2397303-A (GB)
Title: Hollow fibre gas separation membranes
Inventor: LYONS ARTHUR
IPC: B01D53/22
Filed: 2003-01-17
Abstract: A method of producing hollow fibre gas separation membranes comprises modifying external surfaces of the fibres forming the membranes before coating them with a layer of a selective polymer so as to increase the number of pores in the fibre surface. The fibres are typically formed from a polyethersulphone and may be modified by soaking in a solution containing acetone and water before being washed with water and dried. The selective polymer may comprise polydimethylsiloxane and after its application to the fibre, it may be treated with a plasma to enhance the gas selectivity properties of the membrane. The membranes may be packed into a polyurethane potting compound inside a gas separation module, whereby a plurality of such modules may be connected together in parallel. The membranes may be used to produce oxygen-rich air.
Patent GB-2388027-A (GB)
Title: Agent for enhancing alpha-wave appearance/relaxed state and a food/drink composition comprising the same
Inventor: KASHIMURA JUN
IPC: A61P25/22
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: An agent comprising palatinose, for enhancing appearance of   a  wave, particularly,   a  1 wave, and inducing a relaxed state to thereby promote alleviation or relief of mental stress or tension. A food/drink composition comprising palatinose is disclosed also.
Patent GB-2387864-A (GB)
Title: Scale precipitation using a piezoelectric generator and a sound transducer
Inventor: ARONSTAM PETER S
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: An apparatus (106) for reducing scaling in oil and gas production includes a sound transducer (203) for producing sound having a frequency and intensity sufficient to initiate the precipitation of solids from a formation fluid which would otherwise form scale. Well fluid flows through the apparatus and a pulse generator (202, fig 2B), such as a flapper valve generates pulses which acts on a piezoelectric generator (204) which in turn generates power that drives the sound transducer (203). The sound transducer (203) may be an ultrasound or an infrasound transducer.
Patent GB-2402370-A (GB)
Title: Buckle head and strap arrangement
Inventor: BELL JOHN
IPC: B60R22/18
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A buckle head 1 comprises a buckle housing, an attachment bracket 2 and a strap 4, wherein the attachment bracket has a hole through which the strap passes, and the strap comprises a length of flexible woven webbing material having a width less than the width of the buckle housing. The strap is folded back and is stitched through at least two layers of material. Two such buckle heads may be mounted to a mounting bracket 3 for attachment to a vehicle and hook and loop fasteners 9 may connect them back to back.
Patent GB-2389854-A (GB)
Title: Release films
Inventor: PITT ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: C09D7/12
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: This invention relates to the use of vermiculite and layer minerals in general in release films.