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Patent GB-2381330-A (GB)
Title: Method of detecting waste toner in a container of an image forming apparatus.
Inventor: RICHEY JOHN PARKER
IPC: G03G21/12
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: Waste toner is detected in a container (12) of an image forming apparatus. An auger (14) is provided within the container. A switch (46) is provided which is operable depending upon a torque associated with operation of the auger. A frequency of activation of the switch is detected. A "not full", "near full" and "full" condition of the waste toner in the container is determined depending upon the frequency of activation of the switch.
Patent GB-2394225-A (GB)
Title: Polymer colourant additive composition
Inventor: ZENG FUQUAN
IPC: C08J7/00
Filed: 2002-10-16
Abstract: A polymer colourant additive composition for addition to a thermoplastic moulding composition, the composition comprising at least one thermolabile, sublimable colourant. The colourant is preferably uniformly dispersed in an inert liquid carrier such as hydrocarbons, alcohols and esters. Also claimed is a method of making a moulded article from the composition, which preferably comprises a polyester, preferably by injection moulding. The method and composition are particularly applicable to amber coloured plastic bottles. Also claimed are methods of recycling an article made from the composition, including the steps of subjecting the article to elevated temperatures so that the article undergoes a change of colour as a result of sublimation and migration of the colourant to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2379447-A (GB)
Title: Neural progenitor cell populations
Inventor: CARPENTER MELISSA K
IPC: A61K35/12
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: The invention provides populations of neural progenitor cells, differentiated neurons, glial cells, and astrocytes. The populations are obtained by culturing stem cell populations (such as embryonic stem cells) in a cocktail of growth conditions that initiates differentiation, and establishes the neural progenitor population. The progenitors can be further differentiated in culture into a variety of different neural phenotypes, including dopaminergic neurons. The differentiated cell populations or the neural progenitors can he generated in large quantities for use in drug screening and the treatment of neurological disorders.
Patent GB-2380981-A (GB)
Title: A foldable push-chair linkage
Inventor: RIDDIFORD MARTIN PHILIP
IPC: B62B7/08
Filed: 1999-06-22
Abstract: A push-chair having two side frames (Fig 1), wherein each is foldable and is linked by horizontal Fig 3, and vertical linkages (Fig 2) which allow the two side frames to be folded together, characterised in that the horizontal linkage comprises a pair of 'X' linkages 56, 59 and 57, 60 in an overlapping diamond arrangement. Preferably the 'X' linkages are a first pair of struts 56, 57 hinged to the rear side frame 10 at a hinge point 23 and hinged together at another hinge point 58 and a second pair of struts 59, 60 hinged to the front side frame 11 at hinge point 55 and hinged together at hinge point 62. Preferably one first and one second strut is hinged together at each side 62, 63 and each pair of struts is hinged together 58, 61 to form an overlapping diamond shape. Advantageously the horizontal reach of the linkage is increased and can be coupled to the side frames at a low level therefore increasing the distance between the base of the seat and the linkage thus increasing the space available for the storage of goods.
Patent GB-2391318-A (GB)
Title: Shim box and mri machine to receive the shim box
Inventor: BOEMMEL FRANZ
IPC: G01R33/3873
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A shim box (13), and a magnetic resonance imaging machine to receive the shim box (13), the shim box (13) including the following features: <UL ST="-"> <LI>the shim box (13) is formed for insertion into a shim box receptacle (12) with a cross-section corresponding to a ring segment (17), <LI>to receive shim platelets, the shim box (13) has at least one shim pocket (16) with a cross-section corresponding to a rectangle (18), and <LI>the shim box (13) is in such a form that the rectangle (18) is arranged within the ring segment (17) in such a way that a peripheral line of the rectangle (18) touches a peripheral line of the ring segment (17). </UL>
Patent GB-2387354-A (GB)
Title: Bar code printing module
Inventor: BLACKMAN JEFFREY R
IPC: B41J3/01
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A bar code printing apparatus comprises a printing unit e.g. an inkjet printer (10), and a bar code printing module (12). Printer (10) is provided and used as a general purpose printing device. Printer (10) can be used in coordination with module (12) to produce bar code printouts. Printer (10) includes an electrical output interface (30) adapted for interaction with an electrical input interface (32) of module (12). Interface (30) generally operates to provide as output bar code-related print jobs including inkjet cartridge drive signals and associated commands for operation of module (12).
Patent GB-2393145-A (GB)
Title: Method of moulding a vehicle trim component
Inventor: SAHNER KENNETH W
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A method of forming an instrument panel (10) for a vehicle includes first providing a first mold structure (20) having a first surface (24) formed therein, a second mold structure (22) having a second surface (26) formed therein, and a third mold structure (30) having a third surface (32) formed therein. The first mold structure (20) is positioned relative to the second mold structure (22) such that the first and second surfaces (24,26) are in a spaced relationship with one another to define a first cavity (28). A first material is introduced into the first cavity (28) to form a substrate (12). The second mold structure (22) is positioned away from the substrate (12). The third mold structure (30) is positioned relative to the first mold structure (20) such that the third surface (32) and the substrate (12) are in a spaced relationship with one another to define a second cavity (38). A second material is introduced into the second cavity (38) to form an outer layer (14) overmolded onto the substrate (12). The first material is different from the second material.
Patent GB-2394311-A (GB)
Title: A method / device for improving vehicle traction.
Inventor: SENEDZUK SIEGRIED
IPC: B60K28/16
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: The method of improving the vehicle traction, includes a step of reducing an engine moment (torque) after the determination (step 102) of slip   g  of at least one drive wheel has exceeded a first drive slip threshold   g  1. Further, the engine torque is increased, steps 112 or 114, after the determination (step 104) of slip   g  of at least one drive wheel has not exceeded a second drive slip threshold   g  2. The increasing of the engine torque is characterized by at least one magnitude into which the development over time of a magnitude which affects the driving dynamics enters. The increase in the engine torque may be implemented at different rates based on the determination of a time interval   W  t, step 108. The time interval is preferably determined from the time in which the first drive slip threshold is exceeded to the time in which the 2<nd> drive slip threshold is not exceeded. The determined time interval is compared to a predetermined limit, tmax, whereby if the time interval is grater than the predetermined limit than the engine torque is increased slowly, alternatively if the time interval is less than the predetermined limit than the engine torque is increased quickly.
Patent GB-2395678-A (GB)
Title: Valve closure for a cyclone
Inventor: NORTH JOHN HERBERT
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: A vacuum cleaner includes multiple cyclones arranged in series. An upstream cyclone 20, 22 is associated with a particle collection bin 32 which is removable for emptying. A second downstream cyclone 40 is arranged such that in operation, particles are collected in the lower frusto-conical region 38. The lower end of the second cyclone 40 is further associated with a valve mechanism such that in operation the valve is closed and when not in use, the valve opens to allow accumulated particles to pass into the first particle collecting bin 32. In use, air flows through the device and causes an uplift of hemispherical skirt 79. This forces the skirt to engage with O-ring 91 and form a seal. If the air inlet to the device is lowered, then a resultant increase in suction force within the device causes the skirt 79 to move upwards further such that it causes deformation of a resiliently deformable section. Ideally, the O-ring itself is resiliently deformable, but is also mounted on a seating (95, figure 2) which is also formed of resiliently deformable material. Such construction allows the valve to be more efficiently closed, leading to better separation of solids from the air stream.
Patent GB-2394761-A (GB)
Title: Slit valve and suction catheter
Inventor: FIELD STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: F16K31/44
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A closed system suction catheter has a catheter 10 enclosed within a flexible envelope 24 secured between a patient end fitting 1 and a machine end fitting 20. The patient end fitting 1 has a cleaning chamber 4 with a valve 5 at its patient side and is normally closed so that the cleaning chamber is isolated from the patient. The valve 5 has an outer rigid housing 52 enclosing a one-piece elastomeric moulding 50 of tubular shape. The elastomeric moulding 50 has two pads 53 projecting externally through openings 55 in the outer housing 52. The elastomeric moulding 50 also has a web 56 extending internally across its diameter with a diametrically-extending slit 57 aligned with the pads. A collar 60 mounted on the housing 52 is slidable along the housing to engage the pads 53 so as to apply pressure across the web 56 and open the slit 57, thereby allowing the catheter 10 to be advanced to the patient.
Patent GB-2407197-A (GB)
Title: Promotional gift carrier
Inventor: LEUTY MICHAEL
IPC: G09F23/00
Filed: 2003-10-14
Abstract: An on-pack promotional carrier for promotional incentives, premiums, gifts, offers, products and other information, comprises a container, and a collar or other attachment means for attaching the carrier to the side of a product or product's packaging. The container opens and closes preferably by means of a hinged portion, and may be sealed for security purposes.. The carrier may be vacuum formed or injection moulded in clear plastic to allow the contents to be easily seen, or it can be formed from cardboard or other substrate.
Patent GB-2392625-A (GB)
Title: Surgical cutting instrument
Inventor: MAZUR JOHN B
IPC: A61B17/56
Filed: 2002-01-29
Abstract: A surgical instrument (110) has a pair of opposed jaws (130, 132) constructed and arranged to open and close relative to one another Each jaw has a proximal end (36, 40) connected to part of the surgical instrument, an opposite jaw tip end (54, 56), and a confronting surface (58, 60) arranged facing the opposite jaw. A perimeter defines a boundary of the respective confronting surface and jaw tip end for each jaw. At least a first cutting edge portion (170, 172) is provided on a part of each jaw perimeter whereby that part defines the jaw tip end. Each first cutting edge portion is oriented extending towards the corresponding first cutting edge portion of the opposite jaw. Each first cutting edge portion is curved concavely inward toward the proximal end of the respective jaw. The curved first cutting edge portions are oriented precisely as desired relative to the longitudinal axis (X) of the instrument. The curved first cutting edge portions can be oriented such that a longitudinal axis of the instrument jaws bisects an arc of the first cutting edge portions, or wherein a bisecting line of an arc of the first cutting edge portions is oriented at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis of the instrument jaws.
Patent GB-2396188-A (GB)
Title: I.c engine air intake tube assembly with evaporative emission control device
Inventor: LEFFEL JEFFRY MARVIN
IPC: F02M25/08
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: An air induction system of an automotive internal combustion engine comprises an evaporative emission control device (16) inserted into an air intake tube (10) connecting an air cleaner canister and an intake manifold of the engine. The evaporative emission control device (16) comprises a rigid tubular body (18) that includes an upstream end (20) and a downstream end (22). A hydrocarbon vapor absorbing element (24) is disposed within the rigid tubular body (18) such that the upstream face (28) is recessed from the upstream end (20) of the rigid tubular body (18), and the downstream face (30) is recessed from the downstream end (22) of the rigid tubular body (18). The extended ends of the rigid tubular body (18) thereby protect the recessed faces (28,30) from incidental contact. The air intake tube (10) is formed of elastomeric material that provides flexible support for the evaporative emission control device (16) to protect against damage due to vibration. The vapour absorbing element may be a monolith of stainless steel with a zeolite coating or of porous carbon.
Patent GB-2396197-A (GB)
Title: A fluid-filled vibration damping mounting device
Inventor: NANNO TAKANOBU
IPC: F16F13/10
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A fluid-filled vibration damping device comprises: a rubber elastic body 16, resiliently interconnecting a first mounting member 12, and a second mounting member 14 and partially defining a pressure-receiving chamber 32 filled with a non-compressible fluid; a flexible layer/diaphragm 26 partially defining an equilibrium chamber 70 filled with the non-compressible fluid; an orifice passage 34 providing fluid communication between the pressure-receiving chamber 32 and the equilibrium chamber 70; and a baffle plate 62 located opposite an opening 56 of the orifice passage 34 to the pressure-receiving chamber 32. The baffle plate 62 is located a predetermined distance from the opening 56 and extends in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the direction of flow of the fluid though the orifice passage 34.
Patent GB-2409299-A (GB)
Title: A system for preparing,transmitting and combining lossy data files
Inventor: AIRES KEVIN BARNABY
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A system for preparing data, employing a server computer system having a store Repository A for a first file comprising data (e.g. audio data) and a plurality of sets of lossy data Repository B generated 130 from the data in the first file. The system comprises a component 115 for requesting at least two sets of the plurality of sets of lossy data, a component 120 for receiving the at least two sets; and a component 125 for combining the at least two sets in order to generate a second file. The data in the second file is of reduced lossiness with respect to the data in the first file.
Patent GB-2409647-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent sanitary undergarment
Inventor: HAQ ISMA
IPC: A41B9/04
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A sanitary undergarment which has an absorbent pad incorporated into the gusset (6, fig 1). Preferably the undergarment may be disposed of after a single use and has ties 2, 3, 4, 5 on each side for easy removal and a universal fit. The gusset may be soft and permeable and an impermeable layer may also be provided to prevent leaks. The undergarment may be made of natural or synthetic materials and may be slim, comfortable and lightweight requiring no additional underwear. The undergarment may be worn during menstruation.
Patent GB-2393300-A (GB)
Title: Service provider system for delivering services in a distributed computing environment
Inventor: HARRISVILLE-WOLFF CAROL L
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A service provider system (100) adapted for distributing services, including patch selection and delivery, in a distributed computing environment. The system includes a service manager (160) linked to the communications network (132) that functions to obtain and store client system information from the client systems (104, 116) during performance of the services. A service deployment tool registers service providers by storing service proxies from the service providers that are executable code and include and interface defining the methods implemented by the service. The tool functions to transfer service proxies to the client system in response to service requests. A service selection toll (180) processes service requests to match service proxies to select appropriate available services for the client system. The client system includes a virtual service mechanism (108, 120) for registering as a recipient with the service manager (160), transmitting the service requests, and executing the service proxies received in response to the service requests.
Patent GB-2401962-A (GB)
Title: A sum bit generation circuit
Inventor: WHITE BENJAMIN EARLE
IPC: G06F7/50
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A full adder circuit for generating a sum bit representing the sum of three binary input signals; the circuit comprising: first logic arranged to generate a first intermediate signal as the logical XOR of the first and second binary input signals and a second intermediate signal as the inverse of the logical XOR of the first and second binary input signals; and second logic arranged to receive said first and second intermediate signals generated by said first logic, and to generate an output signal as the logical XOR of the first intermediate signal and the third binary input signal, said second logic comprising at least two pass gates, wherein: a first gate terminal of a first of said pass gates is arranged to receive the third binary input signal, a second gate terminal of said first pass gate is arranged to receive the inverse of the third binary input signal, a first gate terminal of a second of said pass gates is arranged to receive the inverse of the third binary input signal, and a second gate terminal of said second pass gate is arranged to receive the third binary input signal; input terminals of the first and second pass gates are connected to receive the first intermediate signal and the second intermediate signal respectively; and output terminals of said pass gates are used to generate said output signal.
Patent GB-2410172-A (GB)
Title: Chocolate flavour extract
Inventor: PUENTE TOMAS MIGUEL
IPC: A23L27/10
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: An extraction of chocolate flavour from low-fat chocolate powder, using an aqueous organic solvent to produce a highly water soluble chocolate flavour extract. This chocolate flavour extract may be in the form of a powder or a concentrated liquid and can be used in the manufacture of chocolate flavoured foods and beverages. The extractant is preferably a mixture of ethanol and water.
Patent GB-2398317-A (GB)
Title: Isolation of subterranean zones
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: An apparatus, which comprises a zonal isolation assembly positioned within a wellbore that traverses a subterranean formation and includes a perforated wellbore casing 205, comprising: one or more solid tubular members, each solid tubular member including one or more external seals; one or more perforated tubular members 145 coupled to the solid tubular members; and a shoe coupled to the zonal isolation assembly; wherein at least one of the solid tubular members and the perforated tubular members are formed by a radial expansion process performed within the wellbore; and wherein at least one of the perforated tubular members are radially expanded into intimate contact with the perforated wellbore casing. Also disclosed are methods and systems of isolating zones and extracting materials from a producing zone.
Patent GB-2411520-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming laser mesa by reactive ion etching followed by in situ etching in regrowth reactor
Inventor: BERTONE DANIELE
IPC: H01S5/34
Filed: 2004-02-25
Abstract: In a process for manufacturing a device having at least one active layer, semiconductor layers 11, 12, 17 are first etched by reactive ion etching to form a mesa having vertical sidewalls. A second in situ etch is performed within an epitaxial reactor to form undercuts on the mesa structures, and the substrate 12 is subsequently regrown by MOVPE, CBE, HVPE or MOMBE. The layers may comprise a multi quantum well (MQW) structure 11 including AlGaInAs, a first buffer layer 12 of InP and a cap layer 17 of Zn doped InP. The in situ etching step may include using a halogen based compound such as tertiarybutylchloride or CH2Cl2. The process is effective in obtaining smooth, planar and lateral surfaces for the regrowth step, and overcomes the problem of etching aluminium-containing materials. The method may be applied to MQW structures, bulk materials or a combination of bulk and MQW structures e.g. waveguides.
Patent GB-2396647-A (GB)
Title: Pressure equalizing plunger valve for downhole use
Inventor: MYERLEY THOMAS S
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 2002-10-15
Abstract: (0019) An equalizer valve (32) for a flapper (14) in an SSV is disclosed, In one embodiment the plunger body is covered with a lubricious material (48) in the bore in the flapper (14) to counteract wear caused by off-center contact with the plunger by the flow tube. In another embodiment the flow tube and the plunger have matching angled surfaces (58), (54) to reduce the resultant moment of the plunger from offset contact of the flow tube. In another embodiment the flow tube contacts the plunger on center to eliminate a resultant a resultant moment, which can cause wear in the flapper bore or to the plunger.
Patent GB-2410579-A (GB)
Title: Associating electonic documents
Inventor: MACKENZIE ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A method of associating a first electronic document with a second electronic document comprising having a first physical paper identifier (130) having pen-readable coding (12 Fig 1) which codes for an identifier for the first electronic document, and reading the coding of the first electronic document with a pen (20 Fig 2) to acquire information enabling the identity of the first electronic document to be established, and communicating that identity to a computer processor (107 Fig 3), and using the processor (107 Fig 3) to associate the identified first electronic document with the second electronic document.
Patent GB-2400948-A (GB)
Title: Method for systemic enterprise knowledge management
Inventor: GOLDTHORPE WARD
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: The present invention is a method, system, and computer program product for performing systemic knowledge management in an enterprise using a computer network. A universal framework that defines the structure and representation of processes, knowledge, and knowledge interrelationships between processes in an enterprise is created. The framework is used for dynamically building a model of the enterprise in real time, said model representing the enterprise as an evolving system of interconnected processes and knowledge domains. The model is stored on an enterprise knowledge database and made available over the computer network so that it may be utilised in real time by either members of the enterprise as network users, or computer applications, for managing execution of processes, and managing knowledge about and contained within processes and systems of processes.
Patent GB-2401485-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer printed circuit board and method for manufacturing same
Inventor: MORI TOSHIAKI
IPC: H05K1/03
Filed: 2003-12-10
Abstract: A multilayer printed circuit board comprising a core substrate and a wiring layer and an insulating layer sequentially formed on one side of the core substrate has a thermal expansion coefficient in the XY direction of 2-20 ppm. The core material for the core substrate is selected among silicon, ceramic, glass, glass-epoxy composite material, and metal. The core substrate has a plurality of through holes which are filled with a conductive material for electrically connecting the front and back sides of the core substrate. A capacitor is formed on one side of the core substrate, and the capacitor is composed of an upper electrode that is the conductive material in the through hole and a lower electrode arranged opposite to the upper electrode via a dielectric layer.