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Patent BR-9915019-A (BR)
Title: Derivados de propanolamina ligados com ácido biliar para o tratamento de distúrbios do metabolismo de lipìdeos
Inventor: ENHSEN ALFONS
IPC: C07J7/00
Filed: 1999-09-18
Abstract: Patente de Invenção: <B>"DERIVADOS DE PROPANOLAMINA LIGADOS COM áCIDO BILIAR PARA O TRATAMENTO DE DISTúRBIOS DO METABOLISMO DE LIPìDEOS"<D>. A invenção refere-se a derivados de propanolamina substituídos e a seus sais farmaceuticamente compatíveis e a seus derivados fisiologicamente funcionais. São descritos compostos da fórmula I, na qual os radicais têm os significados mencionados, assim como seus sais fisiologicamente compatíveis, seus derivados fisiologicamente funcionais e processos para a sua preparação. Os compostos são adequados, por exemplo, como hipolipidâmicos.
Patent GB-2350081-A (GB)
Title: Worktable
Inventor: LIN HUANG LUNG
IPC: B25H1/04
Filed: 2000-02-15
Abstract: A worktable includes two beams (30) and two pairs of legs (20) pivotally coupled to the beams (30) for forming a foldable base. A plate (61,62) is disposed on two seats (71,72) and two fasteners (67) secure the plate and the seats on the beams. Two bolts (36) are rotatably received in the beams (30) and two slides (50,72) are threaded with the bolts (36) and slidably received in the beams (30). Two blocks (72) are slidably disposed on the beams for supporting another plate (62), and two fasteners (67) may secure the plate (62) and the blocks (72) to the slides (50) for allowing the worktable to be easily assembled and disassembled.
Patent GB-2362151-A (GB)
Title: Device for the containment and filtration of extraneous material.
Inventor: COCKER NEIL
IPC: B65G69/18
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A device 1 for the localised containment of extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between a material receiving means (<I>eg</I> a reaction vessel) and a material dispensing means (<I>eg</I> a powder bin), said device 1 comprising a containment chamber 2 and means 5 and 6 for ventilating the interior of the containment chamber 2 whereby extraneous material at and in the vicinity of the interface between the material receiving means and the material dispensing means is transported to a remote location. A perforated screen 7 is located in the interior of the chamber 2. A split butterfly valve 4 located at the bottom of chamber 2 seperates the chamber 2 from the receiving means.
Patent GB-2363055-A (GB)
Title: Liquid vessel with generally planar heating element retained in holding assembly
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: A liquid heating vessel 1, 2, 9 comprises a generally planar heating element 8 the peripheral edge of which is retained by being pressed into a mounting ring 5 which cups the element periphery with an elastomeric seal 7 interposed. A curved lip on the mounting ring 5, may overlie and contact a portion of the top of the elastomeric seal 7 and the flanges (22, fig.5) of a plurality of spring clips 6 may underlie and contact portions of the underside of the elastomeric seal 7, these features cooperating to retain the heating element 8 in place. The spring clips 6 may be secured in position by screw assemblies, which may comprise screws passing which pass through base holes 12 and spring clip holes (22 fig.5) which screws may also secure the base 2 of the vessel to the top 1. The spring clips may compress the seal 7 and the screws may be tightened to further compress the seal. The heating element may be a thick film heating element. The mounting ring may be integral with the vessel body or a separate mountable component. The elastomeric seal may be substantially cylindrical in cross section.
Patent GB-2367801-A (GB)
Title: Can opener
Inventor: WILSON LESLIE PETER STUART
IPC: B67B/
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A can opener has first (1,2) and second handle (9) members pivotably connected to be moveable between an open disposition and a closed disposition. They can be squeezed together in one hand of the operator against spring action to rotate a drive wheel (13). A cutting wheel (6) is mounted onto the first (1) handle member. A radially facing aperture (4) is formed through a part of said first handle member (1,2) so that the drive wheel (13) may partly protrude to engage the rim of the can and press it against the cutting wheel (6). The drive wheel (13) is mounted rotatably onto a rivet (12) which is held slideably in a slot (8) in a main plate of the first handle member (2) to be moveable towards and away from the cutting wheel.
Patent GB-2369531-A (GB)
Title: Spread spectrum communications system
Inventor: CAVANDER HANS
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: The present invention relates to a spread spectrum communications system, in which a mobile station includes a matched filter 106 which can be divided into segments 120-126. On initial acquisition, with switches 136-140 in position A, when a frequency deviation between the expected receiving frequency of the mobile station and the transmitting frequency of the base station is expected to be relatively large, the device can operate in a first synchronisation mode, in which the filter is used divided into segments. On searching for alternative cells, when the frequency deviation is expected to be smaller, the device can operate in a second synchronisation mode, in which the filter is used undivided, with the switches 136-140 in position B. Thus, in the first mode, a reduced filter length avoids the difficulties caused by frequency deviation, while, in the second mode, an increased filter length allows faster acquisition.
Patent GB-2361522-A (GB)
Title: A mullion assembly for a refrigerated cabinet
Inventor: OTTO IAN CRAIG
IPC: F25D23/06
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A mullion assembly (13) for a refrigerated cabinet (10) has an extruded metal post (14) as its main structural member. A flexible cover strip (15) is clipped on to the front face of the post (14), and forms the surface against which the doors of the cabinet seal when closed. One or more magnetic strips (16) are located between the post (14) and the cover strip (15) for magnetic interaction with associated magnetic strips in respective doors. An apertured plate (18) may be fitted to the rear of the post (14). A light (20) is suitably mounted to the rear plate (18). End caps (23) may also be fitted to the top and bottom of the post(14). Groove formations (17) are extruded with the post (14) to provide recesses in which heating wires can be located.
Patent GB-2359315-A (GB)
Title: Machine having a protective shield for operator
Inventor: FREDERICK JOHN R
IPC: B60R21/11
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: A machine(10) (eg. for use in underground mining) has an operator station(50) with at least one exposed side. A canopy(58) that is supported by a frame(14), extends over the operator station(50). A protective shield(66) is provided to cover at least one exposed side of the operator station(50) and protect the operator from material which may fall off the walls of the mine whilst the machine(10) is in use. The shield(66) may be in the form of a chain link curtain. The operator can see and reach through the curtain(66) if needed. Some or all of the curtain may be removed to permit access to the side of the machine(10). The elongate members(74) may be made of any suitable material, in this case, chains, and may be interconnected by links(103), which help to increase the stability. The chains may be connected between brackets(86,90). The lowermost link of each chain(74) is connected to the bottom bracket(90). The upper end of each chain(74) is connected to the upper bracket(86). By passing the chain(74) through a respective slotted opening(106 fig4). Each chain(74) is pulled through the slot(106 fig4) until taut and is held in place by fitting into the lower portion(110 fig4) of the slot(106 fig4). The curtain(66) may be made longer or shorter by pulling more chain(74) in or out of the slots(106 fig4). A spring mechanism(128) may be attached to each chain(74) to help absorb the energy of any impacts from debris.
Patent GB-2371013-A (GB)
Title: Copying apparatus
Inventor: CLAYDON TERRY JOHN
IPC: B44B3/00
Filed: 2001-01-16
Abstract: Apparatus for enabling a tool 5 to reproduce a pattern from a template 11 on a workpiece 9 has a first support mechanism 1 which supports the tool 5 in a spaced relationship with a pattern follower 7 and a second support mechanism 3 which supports the template 11 and the workpiece 9 in a spaced relationship which one another. The first and second support mechanisms 1, 3 are brought together in use such that the pattern follower 7 overlies the pattern on the template 11 and the tool 5 overlies the workpiece 9 but the first support mechanism 1 and the second support mechanism 3 are not connected to one another. The movement of the pattern follower 7 as it follows the pattern on the template 11 produces an identical movement of the tool 5 over the workpiece 9.
Patent GB-2364486-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval, in particular via a wireless link,in accordance with cl ient capabilities
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIDEHIRO
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: In an information retrieval system a client includes means for setting a parameter representing display, processing and communications capability of the client and for notifying the parameter to a gateway. The gateway apparatus includes a means for generating an information acquisition request on the basis of the parameter, an information storage section for temporarily storing information received in response to the acquisition request, and means for transferring the stored information to the client. The information source server includes means for storing the information acquired in response to the acquisition request, and means for transmitting the information stored therein to the gateway upon reception of the acquisition request.
Patent GB-2372954-A (GB)
Title: Screwdriver Grip
Inventor: CHANG CHEN-CHI
IPC: B25G1/08
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: A Screwdriver grip structure including a grip 1 and a ratchet mechanism 2. A rear section of the grip is formed with a differential hole 11 having a profile complementary to the profile of the ratchet seat 21 of the ratchet mechanism so that the ratchet seat is positioned in the differential hole and restricted thereby from rotating. A connecting rod 22 of the ratchet mechanism forward extends in the grip. A sleeve 3 is fitted into a central hole of the grip from front end thereof to connect with the connecting rod 22. The sleeve has a large diameter section 31 and the central hole 13 of the grip has an enlarged section corresponding to the large diameter section. The large diameter section is engaged in and in contact with the enlarged section of the central hole of the grip so as to bear greater axial application force. The front end of the sleeve has a tool connecting section 32 for connecting with various kinds of tool heads. The grip is additionally formed with a plurality of elongate cavities 141 extending from the front end to the rear end for receiving and storing tool heads.
Patent GB-2372970-A (GB)
Title: Carriages having castors and a power-driven wheel
Inventor: VAN DEN BROEK WIM
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: An carriage provided with castors (14), a power driven wheel (18) at one end of the carriage (10), a support element (17) supporting the wheel (18) and a raising and lowering mechanism for raising the support element (17) and thus the wheel (18) out of engagement with the ground and for lowering the support element (17) and thus the wheel (18) into engagement with the ground. The support element (17) is angularly displaceable about a vertical axis (B) to turn the wheel (18) to steer the carriage (10) when the power driven wheel (18) is in engagement with the ground. Means may also be provided for releasably locking a castor (14) at the other end of the carriage (10) in a position in which it will encourage the carriage (10) to move in a straight ahead direction when the power driven wheel (18) is in engagement with the ground. The carriage may be in the form of an invalid hoist, shopping trolley or bed.
Patent GB-2367987-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access by clients to servers over an internet protocol network
Inventor: SHORTER MARK RICHARD
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A method of providing secure access to a target server by a client apparatus over an IP network comprises receiving an IP request from the client apparatus destined for the target server, sending a request for authentication information to the client, receiving the requested authenticated information, performing a validation process for the authentication information, and passing on the IP request from the client to the target server and returning data from the target server to the client dependent upon the outcome of the validation process. Validation may occur on a separate server containing a database of authorised users. Unsuccessful users maybe stored on a further database pending future authorization.
Patent GB-2367683-A (GB)
Title: A method for self-calibrating a diode-pumped solid state laser
Inventor: VON KOPYLOW CHRISTOPH
IPC: H01S3/106
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A method for self-calibrating a tunable diode-pumped solid state laser, wherein the frequency or the wave length of the laser beam of the basic and/or of the doubled frequency is changed by changing the optical resonator length by means of a piezoactuator 17 or a Brewster window over the entire amplification band width of the laser active material. Output curves are recorded and stored when tuning an etalon 14 or by corresponding optical elements which are disposed in the resonator. By means of a micro-controller or computer a tuning function for the respective optical element or elements is produced (derived) from these curves. By means of a digital or analogue controller with the aid of a learning curve (learning characteristic curve) or a control signal an optimum working point is set for the optical element or elements in order to achieve maximum suppression of the side modes. An arrangement for self-calibrating a tunable, diode pumped solid state laser is also disclosed. The arrangement includes a pumping light source 2, a coupling lens 3, a laser crystal 1, a decoupling mirror (7) or a frequency doubling crystal 6, and an etalon 14.
Patent GB-2376125-A (GB)
Title: A utility prepayment system
Inventor: RICCI FRANCESCO
IPC: G07F15/04
Filed: 2001-06-01
Abstract: A utility prepayment system comprises a central processing unit (CPU) 7 operatively associated with a plurality of suppliers A, B, C for one or commodities, one or more remote commodity management units (RCMU) 2 operatively connectable to one or more commodity meters 4, 5, 6 to receive an indication of a commodity flow of a respective commodity, means to enable a commodity flow of a respective commodity and storage means 11 to store an indication of an amount of commodity allowance units (CAU), wherein the CPU 7 is operable to provide commodity allowance units purchased in exchange for a monetary value, wherein the amount of said commodity allowance units provided is dependent upon one or more variable commodity ratios, each commodity ratio being related to a specified amount of commodity allowance units per unit of commodity, and wherein said means to enable commodity flow are operable to allow an amount of one or more variable commodities to flow relative to said stored indication of said amount of commodity allowance units. The CPU 7 may be part of a customer management unit (CMU) 1. In an alternative embodiment the invention comprises a method for enabling an amount of commodity units to flow. In another alternative embodiment the invention comprises a method for purchasing an amount of one or more utility commodities in exchange of an amount of monetary value.
Patent GB-2380176-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for dispensing from sachets
Inventor: GARRETT IVOR GEORGE
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A dispensing head <B>1</B> has a series of rollers <B>4</B> through which a ribbon of filled sachets <B>2</B> and emptied sachets <B>3</B> is drawn. A sachet is caused to balloon as the ribbon of sachets is drawn between rollers or guides <B>4c</B> and <B>4d</B>. A sachet is opened by ripping or cutting implements or devices <B>5a</B> either, being purposely applied to it, or as a consequence of it being impaled upon them as it is drawn past. The ballooning function is also used to stop the passage of the ribbon of sachets until after the positioned sachet has been ruptured. The contents of the sachet, such as a beverage or feed ingredient or sauce, exit through an outlet spout <B>7</B>. The feed of the ribbon of sachets to the head <B>1</B> can be effected from a remotely sited container or the head and storage container may be sited in a common housing or formed as a composite cassette.
Patent GB-2377928-A (GB)
Title: Desalination system
Inventor: BADALOV ARSENE
IPC: B01D61/02
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and methods of desalinating seawater utilising, in particular, but not exclusively, low pressure reverse osmosis using hollow fibre desalination membranes. A seawater desalination unit 2 comprising a storage tank 4 having a membrane separation module 22 provided in or on the storage tank. The storage tank is provided with sea water inlets 34, 36, a permeate outlet 58, a retentate outlet 56. A flexible, impermeable barrier 32 is arranged within the tank to define two variable volume chambers within the tank. The tank sea water inlet and the separation module inlet are in communication with one of the chambers and the separation retentate outlet is in communication with the other variable volume chamber. In use the storage tank is filled with pressurised seawater. The seawater is fed to the separation module to produce a fresh water product which exits from the storage tank, and a relatively dense, pressurised, retentate brine stream which flows back into the storage tank but is separated from the seawater already in the tank by means of the flexible barrier. This acts to assist the displacement of the seawater in the tank into the separation module.
Patent GB-2366350-A (GB)
Title: A composite leaf spring with improved lateral stiffness
Inventor: LAWSON ROBERT CHRISTIAN
IPC: B60G7/00
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: A method of increasing the lateral stiffness in fibreglass composite leaf springs 10, 12 used in suspension systems. The increase in lateral stiffness is accomplished by introducing two carbon fibre inserts (50 in Figs 2 and 3) to the longitudinal side regions of a fibreglass composite leaf spring 10, 12. The volume taken up be the carbon fibre inserts is 10-20 % of the total volume of the spring and depends on the strain characteristics required within the suspension system. Such a composite leaf spring combines the weight savings provided by fibreglass springs as compared with traditional steel leaf springs with improvements in the performance of the spring by increasing the lateral stiffness of the spring. These composite springs can be moulded from layering preprag tape containing fibreglass, carbon fibre and resin, or from a 3D weaving sytem.
Patent GB-2371303-A (GB)
Title: Receptor polypeptides with immunomodulatory activity
Inventor: IGNAR DIANE MICHELE
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: An isolated G-protein coupled receptor polypeptide having immunomodulatory activity comprising: <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or <LI>(ii) a variant thereof which is capable of immunmodulatory activity or <LI>(iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which is capable of immunomodulatory activity. </SL> The polypeptide is referred to as HIPHUM 0000070 and may be used to identify agents that may be used in the treatment of diseases of immune, autoimmune, immunodeficiency or inflammatory origin.
Patent GB-2371371-A (GB)
Title: Test apparatus
Inventor: GREENWOOD CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01N19/02
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for and method of determining the traction conditions between engaged rotating members. A first roller member (12), in frictional engagement with a second roller member (14), is provided with means (32, 34) of support which facilitate adjustment of the position of member (12) so as to maintain a desired planal position of said member (12) relative to the second member (14). The accuracy of data obtained from this arrangement is greatly enhanced.
Patent GB-2377166-A (GB)
Title: A credit card holder
Inventor: GIANBATTISTA BAU
IPC: G06K19/00
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: A holder for credit cards, business cards and the like comprises two hingedly connected rigid shells 1,2 with a closure device 3,4 located on the edge opposite the hinge 11,111 and the shells being joined along their sides adjacent to the hinge by a pleated bellows-like membrane 5 which provides seatings within the holder for credit cards, business cards and the like. The inside of each fold may provide a seat for a side of a card. One of the two shells 1 may form a base for the holder and be larger than the other 2 which may form a lid. The lid and base may have complementary portions 221,121 which are secured together by mobile locking elements 4. The hinge may comprise corresponding holes in the two rigid shells through which a pin is inserted. The holder may have side walls, which may either be formed by the bellows-like membrane or which may be integral extensions of the rigid shells. The holder may be provided with combination locks.
Patent GB-2391313-A (GB)
Title: Processing sampled data to obtain an integral number of samples for a complete cycle of measured periodic physical quantity
Inventor: WRAY TROY
IPC: G01F1/84
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: Sampled data is processed to provide a processed set of data in which a complete cycle of the measurement frequency corresponds to an integral number of sample periods. The method comprises determining a measurement frequency of vibration of periodic data, setting a desired integral value for a number of samples for a complete cycle of the measurement frequency periodic data, and processing (by interpolation) the sampled data to derive processed sample values at the set of desired sample instants. The resampled data, having a whole number of samples per cycle of the periodic data, lends itself more readily to data processing algorithms eg cross-correlation. The method finds application in field of Coriolis flowmeters 10.
Patent GB-2399084-A (GB)
Title: Porous beads and method of production thereof
Inventor: COOPER ANDREW IAN
IPC: C08J9/16
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: Hydrophilic, porous, polymeric beads have an open-cell lattice structure providing an intrusion volume of at least 3 ml/g. For preference, the polymeric material is selected from poly(vinyl alcohol), poly(ethylene glycol), poly(vinyl pyrrolidone), poly(acrylic acid) or its sodium salt, poly(acrylamide), poly(sodium styrene sulfonate), poly(2-acrylamido-2-methyl-1-propanesulfonic acid), or polysaccharides. Dispersed throughout the bead may be a surfactant or active ingredient such as: dyes, nano-particles, pharmaceuticals, enzymes, cleaning agents, flavours, fragrances etc. The polymeric beads are prepared by a preferred method of forming an emulsion comprising an aqueous phase, an organic phase and a hydrophilic polymeric material, taking said emulsion and injecting the emulsion into a fluid which is at a temperature such that the emulsion will freeze into beads, collecting the beads and freeze drying them to remove the organic phase and generate the open-cell lattice structure.
Patent GB-2394165-A (GB)
Title: A wire cored shoe lace
Inventor: TRICKER ANTOINETTE
IPC: A43C11/22
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A shoe lace comprises a cord 3 stiffened with soft wire 4 having at one end a buckle or anchoring device 1 incorporating two holes 2 and at the other end a conventional end piece 5. The cord 3 is threaded between to opposing shoe eyelets and secured together by twisting around the buckle 1 or by threading the two holes 2 in the buckle 1. Preferably the buckle or anchoring device 1 is made from plastic, metal, wood or other material. Advantageously the shoe tying process is made easier especially for people of limited manual dexterity.