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Patent GB-2369763-A (GB)
Title: Power harrow blade release mechanism
Inventor: MILLS MARTYN NICHOLAS
IPC: A01B33/14
Filed: 2000-11-24
Abstract: A blade assembly for a power harrow has support means 8 formed with two recesses, each for accommodating a respective flange 15 of a respective harrow blade 16. The support means carries two retaining members 10 each of which is moveable between an operative position and an inoperative position, and is biased towards the operative position. When the retaining member is in its operative position, it locks the corresponding blade in position in the corresponding recess, whilst moving the retaining member into an inoperative position allows the insertion of a flange into the recess or the withdrawal of the flange from the recess. A power harrow may be provided with a plurality of such blade assemblies. The assembly comprises a quick release mechanism for harrow blades.
Patent GB-2358981-A (GB)
Title: Compressed operational and user data storage for digital television receiver
Inventor: WAKISAKA MASAKO
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2000-12-01
Abstract: A digital television receiver comprises a control section 20 for controlling the whole receiver, a non-volatile memory 20 for storing receiver operational data and user data in a compressed format and a volatile memory 22 for storing a variety of data. Attached data in the broadcast bitstream in the form of character and figure data is compressed and stored in the non-volatile memory (E1 figure 2) and is decompressed and stored in the volatile memory when ready for use or at switch-on. Updated information is also stored in the non-volatile memory (E2 figure 2) together with information as to which set of data is current (E3 figure 2). The arrangement reduces the amount of memory required.
Patent GB-2370259-A (GB)
Title: Multidirectional vehicle
Inventor: HILLMAN MICHAEL RAYMOND
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A wheeled vehicle has two driven wheels 1 and two non-powered wheels 2. Each of the driven wheels is able to rotate about a vertical axis 3, and the drive motor 4 for that wheel rotates with the wheel about the same vertical axis. A third motor 5 orientates the driven wheels through a gearbox, cranks and linkage arms. The vehicle is suitable for use as a powered wheelchair for use indoors.
Patent GB-2373725-A (GB)
Title: Use of a PPAR gamma agonist in the production of a medicament for the prevention or treatment of diseases associated with IL-10 production
Inventor: WINISKI ANTHONY
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The known peroxisome proliferator activated receptor gamma (PPAR  q  ) agonists rosiglitazone, pioglitazone, troglitazone and KRP-297 have been found to inhibit Interleukin-10 (IL-10) production. Such compounds find use in the prevention or treatment the following diseases - systemic lupus erythematosus, infectious diseases, AIDS (especially related lymphomas), cancer, transplantation, burn-injury-induced immune suppression, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, diseases where high Th1 responses are therapeutic and allergic diseases.
Patent GB-2362797-A (GB)
Title: Livestock spin feeder
Inventor: COLLINSON ERNEST ROGER
IPC: A01K5/02
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: A livestock feeding apparatus comprising a spin feeder incorporating a feed storage means (10) and a rotary feed distribution system (5). In order to avoid the need for multiple feeders, the spin feeder is mounted on a track (18), and means is provided for moving it along the track to allow feed delivery to take place at discrete positions along the track or more preferably whilst the spin feeder is moving along the track. The spin feeder incorporates weighing means (14) and control means to enable a prescribed amount of feed to be distributed at each location or over a prescribed distance. Movement of the feeder along the track is monitored by an incremental sensor that interacts with markers along the track. Where feed is delivered on the move, a micro processor adjusts the speed of traverse to ensure that the desired quantity of feed is delivered over a prescribed distance. A further sensor is provided to signal a datum position of the feeder.
Patent GB-2376430-A (GB)
Title: Composite slabs
Inventor: DE ROZARIEUX DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B05D5/06
Filed: 2001-06-16
Abstract: A method is provided of making a composite slab comprising applying a coating including resin and chips e.g. plastic or granite chips to a Class "O" fire-resistant substrate by spraying and sanding and/or polishing the applied coating. A coating composition comprising smaller chips may be coated onto the substrate followed by a coating containing larger chips. A dragging operation may be performed on the coating containing the larger chips to produce a veined marble effect. The fire-resistant substrate may be cement bonded fibreboard. The resin may be a polyester resin. The composite slabs may be used, for example, in fire surround back panels or half panels, work tops, furniture, or wall or floor panels.
Patent GB-2377317-A (GB)
Title: Control of a data read channel in response to the type of data being recovered
Inventor: JIBRY RAFEL
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2001-07-07
Abstract: A data read channel has a main data read channel 6-13 to output a stream of recovered data and a branch channel comprising a signal analyser 14 to determine the type of data in the main data read channel and a controller 15 which controls at least one element of the main data read channel in response to the type of data identified.
Patent GB-2383072-A (GB)
Title: Door joined to a rotatable door post
Inventor: ECCLESHALL DAVID JOHN
IPC: E06B3/36
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: A door assembly includes a door post 5 which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis 7 and is formed with a recess shaped to receive the side edge of a door 3. The door assembly may include a frame comprising a head rail between the door supporting door post 5 and a slam door post 4 and a means of enabling rotation of each door post relative to the head rail about a longitudinal axis. The means of rotation may be supporting the ends of the door posts within bearing races, or the end of each door post may carry a spindle which seats within a suitably shaped cap secured to the head rail. The door posts may be circular in cross-section and the depth of the recesses on the doorposts may be less than the circumference of the door posts. Preferably the shape of the recess complements the shape of the door edge, the recess may be "V" shaped.
Patent GB-2370285-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring waste on a spinning preparation machine
Inventor: HOESEL FRITZ
IPC: D01G15/94
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: In a spinning preparatory machine, for example, a cleaner, opener, carding machine or the like, for detecting separated waste that emerges from separating elements and is collected in a collecting device 17, there is provided an optical measuring device that monitors the waste. To enable the proportion of good fibre in the waste to be detected and information about the composition of the waste to be obtained, an electronic camera 41 which is connected to an electronic evaluating device (image-processing unit) is associated with the waste-collecting device 17.
Patent GB-2372514-A (GB)
Title: Joist hanger
Inventor: MORGAN GARRY
IPC: E04B1/24
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: The joist hanger, particularly for use with metal joists, comprises a top flange 6 for hanging the hanger, a backplate 8 depending down from the top flange and a side flange 9 projecting outwardly from the backplate, with the hanger having adjustment means to facilitate adjustment of a joist relative to the hanger. The adjustment means may facilitate generally longitudinal movement of a joist relative to the hanger and may comprise a longitudinally extending slot 15 in the side for receiving a fixing to adjustably mount a joist to the hanger. The hanger may have two or more slots. Alternatively, the adjustment means may facilitate generally vertical movement of a joist relative to the hanger. The side flange may be spaced downwards from the top flange and the top flange mat comprise a hook for engagement behind a support such as a wall and include a rear lip 7 depending from the top flange. The top flange may comprise a forwardly extending top flange extension. The hanger may be formed from a single piece of metal or comprise separate components attached together. Also claimed is an assembly or kit comprising a metal joist and at least one hanger where the hanger is adjustably mounted to the joist.
Patent GB-2370750-A (GB)
Title: Method for treating hatching eggs and method for hatching eggs
Inventor: OHTA YOSHIYUKI
IPC: A01K45/00
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: A method for treating hatching bird eggs characterized by injecting a solution containing amino acids, by which the nutritive value of protein contained in the hatching eggs is determined, into the hatching eggs after the initiation of the hatching; a method for increasing the chick body weight at the hatching; a method for elevating the hatching ratio of bird eggs; a method for hatching bird eggs characterized by hatching bird eggs which have been treated by the above method after the initiation of the hatching; bird eggs after the initiation of the hatching which have been treated by the above method; and birds having hatched out from these eggs.
Patent GB-2372272-A (GB)
Title: Junction assembly and method for connecting a main well bore and a lateral branch
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A lateral junction assembly 10 which comprises a template 18 having a lateral window and a connector 28 adapted to be engaged with the template via engagement members on both the connector and the template and guided through the template lateral window into the lateral branch bore 26. A sealing member 34 between the template and the connector forms a continuous fluid seal path around the template window. The engagement members may be continuous or segmented grooves or rails and may extend the length of the lateral window. The template and/or connector may have a conduit for a communications line. The template may have a longitudinal bore for communicating with the upstream main well bore and where the flow of fluid from the upstream main well bore and the lateral branch bore is selectively controlled by valves. Also a method for deploying a completions device in a lateral branch bore which utilises a kick-over tool.
Patent GB-2385336-A (GB)
Title: Water seal at ridge end of hipped roof, e.g. of conservatory
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04B7/06
Filed: 2002-02-16
Abstract: In a hipped roof, panel supporting elongate members, e.g. glazing bars 10, are connected to the ridge end 12 by connectors 14 which are provided with means 56,58, for locating lengths of sealing material 60 supported between the roofing panels 18 and an overlying ridge end cap (62, Fig 2, not shown). The means 56, 58, may be integral with the connector 14 or provided separately; a flexible gasket 66 may be provided as shown to bear against the ridge end cap. The connectors 14 may be hooked over a semicircular bar 30 attached to ridge beam 12.
Patent GB-2378208-A (GB)
Title: Roof structure
Inventor: JONES DENNIS ANTHONY
IPC: E04D3/08
Filed: 2002-07-22
Abstract: A roofing structure comprises a ridge, an eaves beam, spaced apart glazing bars <B>10</B> extending between the ridge and the eaves beam and roofing panels <B>12</B> supported by the glazing bars <B>10</B>. Each glazing bar <B>10</B> comprises an inner member <B>14</B> and an outer member <B>16</B> which are arranged to prevent lifting of the panels <B>12</B>. This may be achieved by the inner <B>14</B> and outer <B>16</B> members being connected together by fastening means <B>40, 46</B> operable from the inner member side of the glazing bar or by means associated with the inner member obstructing lifting of the panel independently of the outer member. The fastening means <B>40, 46</B> may be a nut <B>46</B> and bolt <B>40</B> set having one part concealed and captive within the outer member <B>16</B> and the other part bearing against the inner member <B>14</B>. Also disclosed are end fittings for the roofing panels for connection to the eaves structure in which the connection comprises male and female connectors or in which the coupling between the end fitting and eaves structure comprises a fulcrum arrangement at a first location and a connection internally of the outer face of the eaves structure.
Patent GB-2375638-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for matching desired purchases and sales of mis-matched items
Inventor: WALLACE ROY
IPC: G06F17/00
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: The present invention is systems and methods for matching desired purchases and sales of mis-matched items. These systems and methods compare the requirements of potential buyers and sellers of items against those of sets of other potential buyers and sellers of items to construct transaction sets that will enable an optimal transaction or set of transactions for the parties involved. The present invention may be used to match purchases and sales of any items, such as goods, services, financial instruments, and property interests (e.g., ownership interests in real property, possessory interests in personal property, etc.).
Patent GB-2375670-A (GB)
Title: Optical communication system
Inventor: GOOBAR EDGARD
IPC: H04B10/294
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: An amplifier arrangement includes an optical amplifier (10) with a source of injected power (11) for controlling amplifier gain. A feed forward gain control loop is provided with a weighting arrangement (50) capable of weighting the signal power at selected wavelengths input to the amplifier. In this way non-uniform spectral gain of the amplifier may be compensated for by selecting appropriate weighting factors. Thus the influence of wavelengths having a greater than average impact on the decay rate of the excited population within the amplifier is increased and vice versa. By tailoring the weighting arrangement to the specific class of amplifier utilised, and possibly to a specific amplifier within a class, amplifier gain can be precisely controlled and traffic signal power reliably held at a constant level regardless of link configuration changes.
Patent GB-2379388-A (GB)
Title: Use of metal compounds to treat gastrointestinal infections
Inventor: BRUGGRABER SYLVAINE FRANCOISE
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: Cobalt salts have been found to be particularly effective against <I>H. pylori</I> and may therefore be used to treat gastrointenstinal infection with this bacteria. The cobalt salts have the advantage of showing a good degree of selectivity for <I>H. pylori</I> over other Gram positive and Gram negative bacteria. Treatment with the cobalt salts may be carried out at the same time as conventional treatment with an antibiotic and/or a proton pump inhibitor.
Patent GB-2396674-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic Fittings
Inventor: NANGREAVE DAVID RONALD
IPC: F16L33/207
Filed: 2002-12-24
Abstract: A method of joining a flexible hydraulic hose (11) to a rigid metal pipe (10) by; <SL> <LI>a) forming a raised shoulder (13) and a nipple end portion (14) on the pipe (10), <LI>b) forming an annular pipe sleeve (12) with an internal bore to receive the rigid pipe and flexible hose (11), the sleeve having a first abutment (16) for contact with the raised shoulder (13) of the metal pipe and a second abutment (18) for contact with the flexible hose (11), <LI>c)placing the sleeve (12) over the nipple end portion (14) and pushing the free end of the hose into the sleeve so that the nipple end portion enters the hose and the hose contacts the second abutment (18), <LI>d)crimping (21,22) the sleeve onto the hose, <LI>e)forming the sleeve end (19) into contact with the side (20) of the shoulder (13) to draw the abutment (16) with the shoulder (17) sealing the hose to the pipe. </SL>
Patent GB-2379703-A (GB)
Title: Barriers
Inventor: MUDHAR JAGINDER SINGH
IPC: E01F13/08
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: A barrier is provided which is capable of direct attachment to the ground or other support surface. The barrier comprises one or more clapper members (3) pivotally attached to a base member and moveable between a first (operational) position and a second (rest) position by pneumatic or hydraulic means (e.g. bellows (6)). The maximum angle between the clapper member (3) and the base member may be limited by means of a hinge (2) which is optionally provided with a cut-out or a shear-pin, whereby the hinge will break on application of a predetermined force to the clapper member (3).
Patent GB-2391405-A (GB)
Title: A system for providing power to an electrical system in a vehicle
Inventor: KAHLON GURINDER SINGH
IPC: H02J7/14
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The present invention provides in one embodiment a method of transferring power throughout a vehicle system (100). Voltage measurements from a capacitor bank (116) are received. These measurements are compared with a threshold voltage. A determination is made if the measurements are less than the threshold voltage. Instructions are transmitted to a battery (126) to supply power to a plurality of coils (114a-114c) of an integrated starter generator (ISG) motor (114). The plurality of coils are analyzed to determine if the plurality of coils are energized. Power is transmitted from the plurality of coils to the capacitor bank (116), if the plurality of coils are energized. In further embodiments, there is a method characterized by supplying power to the ISG from the battery and the capacitor if their voltages are equivalent; a method of regenerative braking; and a system in which a controller compares measurements of a capacitor bank, half bridge circuit, power inverter, ISG, and battery to determine whether the ISG should be supplied with power.
Patent GB-2401336-A (GB)
Title: Weld dressing by grinding
Inventor: SMITH LINDSAY HAMILTON
IPC: B24B27/04
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: An apparatus 20 for dressing a welded component to remove weld defects from the component includes a yoke (or location member) 22 which is adapted to be mounted in or on the component such that it is fixed relative to a surface 40 of the component. The apparatus further includes a grinding tool 28 which is mounted on the location member 22 and which is moveable relative to the location member towards or away from the surface 40 of the component. The apparatus also includes means for moving the grinding tool 28 through a path of movement which may be limited substantially to a weld defect in the surface 40 of the component.
Patent GB-2402737-A (GB)
Title: Level sensor for waste container
Inventor: STONELEY COLIN DESMOND
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A waste container for collecting recyclable materials such as glass or paper is provided with at least one level sensor to indicate when the container should be emptied. The level sensors 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d are photoelectric sensors and are connected to transmitter modules 5. The transmitter modules 5 telemetrically link the sensors to a modem 2 which sends data to a computer system 9. The modem may use a telephone network or email to communicate with computer system 9. The sensor periodically transmits a signal indicating the status of the container, which allows more efficient planning of emptying rounds.
Patent GB-2405052-A (GB)
Title: Packet data communications
Inventor: CHEN XIAOBAO
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: An internet packet comprises a header field, the header field including a field identifying a source address 612 of the internet packet, a field identifying the destination address 614 of the internet packet and a next header field 616 identifying whether an extension header follows the header and a type of the extension header. The extension header indicates a hop-by-hop option header 624, the hop-by-hop extension header including a router alert option header type 622 indicating that the extension field is optional for a router to read, and a field 626 providing information for a gateway support node of a packet radio system network. A gateway support node is thereby provided with information, which may be required for example to support A mobile internet protocol (IP). However, by providing the router alert option field, a router is not required to read the remainder of the hop-by-hop option field. As a result, a reduction in the performance of the router in routing internet packets, which may have been incurred if the router was required to read all the hop-by-hop extension field can be limited. May be used in a General Packet Radio Service (GPRS) network.
Patent GB-2393371-A (GB)
Title: Multidisplay Interface
Inventor: SAKUMURU GOU
IPC: G09G5/14
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A multidisplay control interface allows easy control over a screen display consisting of a plurality of displays. The interface allows a user to designate an application to be displayed on the multiple display, to designated the layout of the displays via a screen and to designate the display or displays the application is to be displayed on.
Patent GB-2406227-A (GB)
Title: Mounting box for use in electrical installations
Inventor: CHANDLER JONATHAN ANTHONY
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: Box (10) for mounting a device (e.g. switch or socket) in a stud wall when connected to an electricity supply, comprising: an open-topped box-like enclosure (15) (15') for housing electrical connections when the device is connected to the electricity supply; and an anchor member (30) for attachment to a stud-like member (12) in the stud wall, the anchor member being configured to support the open-topped box-like enclosure in a predetermined position relative to the anchor member (30) when attached to the stud-like member. The box (10) may form a part of a kit of parts comprising a plurality of open-topped box-like enclosures (10) having connected profiles for coupling the enclosures together to form a multi-gang enclosure. A method of mounting a device (e.g. switch or socket) in or on a stud wall using box (10).
Patent GB-2407754-A (GB)
Title: Cigarette holder with adjustable means to admit ambient air
Inventor: BIRD GEORGE ALBERT
IPC: A24F13/04
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: A cigarette holder has means to adjustably control the amount of ambient air which is admitted into the holder to dilute the smoke. The holder comprises a cigarette holding element 1 adapted to hold an end of the cigarette 2 and a mouthpiece element 5. The cigarette holding element may have a stub projection 3 for insertion axially into the mouthpiece element, the mouthpiece forming a sleeve around the stub projection. A number of radial bores 6, 8, 9 of various diameters are provided though the mouthpiece. A single one of these bores can, by rotating the mouthpiece axially with respect to the cigarette holding element, be brought into alignment with a radial bore 4 provided in the cigarette holding element and connecting with the smoke channel. By choosing to align a smaller or larger bore, the smoker can vary the amount of air which is admitted into the holder.
Patent GB-2394972-A (GB)
Title: Mullion splice joint design
Inventor: TING RAYMOND
IPC: E04B2/96
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: Slidable connections from a support (9) to a supported section (4, 5) combined with slidable end connections (13, 14) between adjoining supported sections allow relative motion between adjoining supported sections to be limited to less than the relative motion between adjoining supports. This is accomplished in an open-gap mullion embodiment for supporting a curtain wall assembly (MA) by providing an open gap (a) between mullion sections (4,5) equal to or less than a tolerable range for the curtain wall (MA). When floor support deflections close the gap (a), further floor deflection causes an adjacent lower mullion section to provide support for the contacted upper mullion section that would otherwise move outside a tolerable range. In a limited-gap embodiment, the gap (a) between mullion sections (4, 5) may exceed the tolerable motion of the associated curtain wall assembly, but a slidable gap-limiting means is provided to limit relative displacement between sections.