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Patent GB-2378003-A (GB)
Title: methods of iterative categorisation for maimtaining information and transactionco-ordination across differentiated media types via multiple ene-to-end persist
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: With the ubiquity of information now available, and a multitude of channels for distribution, account must be taken not just of creation and distribution of content but also its packaging and co-ordination. Increase in computing power mean a paradigm shift can take place to address needs of users, for information to be displayed how they want, when they want, where they want, in manner the same information does not appear twice unless requested. Novel methods and processes are described to achieve this using cycles of categorisation and persistent network links. Together these ensure information duplication is minimised. With the insertion of additional content, category and communication structures in information distribution it is possible to manage, maintain and co-ordinate diverse information streams and co-ordinate these with computer processing and human activity including navigation of information spaces. By adding consistency to user interfaces across diverse media types interactivity is facilitated.
Patent GB-2377596-A (GB)
Title: Wireless communication system with synchronisation bursts containing offset pointers to the start of subsequent downlink frames
Inventor: PORTER JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A wireless communications system in which an access point (AP) transmits a downlink signal for reception by one or more subscriber unit(s) (SU) and the subscriber unit (SU) transmits an uplink signal for reception by the access point (AP). The downlink signal from the access point (AP) carries synchronisation bursts (2) at predetermined times and data contained in frames interleaved between the synchronisation bursts. Each synchronisation burst comprises an offset pointer (4) to the start of the subsequent downlink frame.
Patent GB-2377986-A (GB)
Title: Lighting apparatus responsive to spatial orientation
Inventor: COLES JONATHAN
IPC: H05K1/18
Filed: 2001-07-16
Abstract: A lighting apparatus 10 comprises an outer body (50, fig. 6), at least one light emitting device 22 disposed at least partially within the body (50), a rechargeable battery 14, and tilt switches 201, 202, 203 to detect the orientation of the body (50). A programmable logic controller (not shown) controls the light emitting devices 22 to produce various effects depending on the orientation of the body (50). The body (50) maybe of translucent glass. The LEDs maybe within a diffusing bulb 16.
Patent GB-2374199-A (GB)
Title: Ion production device for ion beam irradiation apparatus
Inventor: HAMAMOTO NARIAKI
IPC: C23C14/48
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: An ion beam irradiation apparatus is provided with a plasma production device 30 which produces a plasma 12 through radio frequency discharge and supplies the produced plasma in the vicinity of the substrate 4. The plasma production device 30 includes a plasma producing chamber 32 which is elongated along an axis 33 parallel to the scanning direction (X) in which the ion beam is moved; a plasma emission hole 34 being provided in a side thereof and elongated along the axis 33 of the plasma producing chamber 32; and a magnet 36 provided outside the plasma producing chamber 32 for producing a magnetic field having a direction along the axis 33. The magnetic field developed by the magnet 36 contains a magnetic field which has a direction along the axis 33 and bends to the substrate, ions contained in the plasma 12 emitted from the plasma emission hole 34.
Patent GB-2375528-A (GB)
Title: Output bin
Inventor: BOSS ROLAND
IPC: B65H31/34
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: An output bin 30 that uses gravity to urge the sheets into alignment along two edges and thereby help form a fully aligned stack 68. In one embodiment, the bin includes a first panel (52, Fig. 8) facing each sheet 46 as the sheet is output from the printing device 34, the first panel having a top, a bottom and a side; a second panel 38 disposed along the bottom of the first panel, the second panel tipped relative to a leading edge 48 that leads each sheet 46 out of the printing device, and a third panel 40 disposed along the side of the first panel. Each sheet 46 dispensed into the output bin slides over the first panel until a leading edge 48 of the sheet contacts an upper portion 42 of the second tipped panel 38. The sheet then tips in the direction of the third panel 40 and rests with the leading edge 48 supported by the second panel 38 and a side edge 50 supported by the third panel 40.
Patent GB-2379070-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint sensor using piezoelectric membrane
Inventor: KIM CHANG-JUNG
IPC: G01B7/28
Filed: 2002-05-10
Abstract: A fingerprint sensor for sensing a fingerprint by converting pressure applied to a piezoelectric membrane, 35, into an electrical signal is provided. The fingerprint sensor having an aggregate of piezoelectric devices includes: a substrate, 31; a lower electrode formed on the substrate, 34; a piezoelectric membrane, 35, formed on the lower electrode; an upper electrode, 36, formed on the piezoelectric membrane; a pressuring portion, 38, formed on the upper electrode, the pressuring portion for changing the quantity of charge on the piezoelectric membrane by a pressure due to a contact of a fingerprint; and a non-conductive layer, 37, formed on the lower electrode, the non-conductive layer for supporting and exposing the pressuring portion. Thus, there can be provided a fingerprint sensor, which has a simple structure and can precisely sense information on a fingerprint using a piezoelectric phenomenon.
Patent GB-2390071-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for preventing the unauthorised release of a vehicle handbrake lever
Inventor: BUTLER ANNABELLE
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for preventing the unauthorized release of a vehicle handbrake lever (4) having a handgrip portion (6) and a release button (8), which apparatus comprises a metal tubular member (10) for fitting over the handgrip portion (6), the metal tubular member (10) having a closed end for lying adjacent the release button (8) and for preventing access to the release button (8) during use of the apparatus (2) on the handgrip portion (6), the metal tubular member (10) having first and second concave portions (14, 16) which are longitudinally hinged together on one side so that the first and second portions can be opened and closed around the handgrip portion (6), the metal tubular member (10) having locking means for locking the first and second portions together, and the metal tubular member (10) having an antislip lining which is made of a malleable material (20) which is sufficiently malleable that the malleable material (20) moulds around the handgrip portion (6) when the metal tubular member (10) is in a closed and locked position around the handgrip portion (6) thereby to prevent the metal tubular member (10) from being removed from the handgrip portion (6) until the locking means (18) is unlocked.
Patent GB-2387893-A (GB)
Title: Mouse capable of detecting physiological signal using environmental luminance
Inventor: LEE CHAO-FA
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A mouse capable of detecting physiological signal and detecting environmental luminance is disclosed, which has a shell (11) and a base (12). A recess (113) is defined in the shell to hold a user's finger. A photo sensor (4) is provided between the wall of the recess (113) and the finger for detecting the environmental photo signal that penetrates through the finger. The photo sensor (4) sends the detected photo signal to a computer (5) via an input/output interface (65), so that the computer can determine and display the user's physiological state.
Patent GB-2390816-A (GB)
Title: A large tennis ball
Inventor: PRICE DEREK
IPC: A63B69/38
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A tennis ball comprises a hollow rubber ball covered with two fabric panels. The panels may be in dyed different colours. The ball should be 75 mm in diameter and weigh between 36 and 40 grammes. When dropped from a height of 100 inches (254 cm) the ball should rebound 40 inches (101.6 cm) from the floor.
Patent GB-2391838-A (GB)
Title: Fluid transfer interface with a floating vessel
Inventor: BAAN JACOB DE
IPC: B63B27/24
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: An apparatus for connecting fluid flowlines to a floating vessel 5 comprises a floating transfer structure 1 supporting a plurality of fluid pipelines. A plurality of flexible fluid conduits (2) each have a proximal end attached to the transfer structure in fluid communication with the pipelines and a distal end attached to a common connector (4) for releasably engaging with the floating vessel. The connector has a longitudinal axis 8b which is substantially vertical in use, and is secured to a manipulator means (7) mounted on the transfer structure. The manipulator means is configured to allow the connector to rotate and to translate in two mutually perpendicular planes.
Patent GB-2377818-A (GB)
Title: Flash memory array and a method and system of fabrication thereof
Inventor: CHAN MARIA C
IPC: H01L21/8247
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: In a first aspect of the present invention, a flash memory array is disclosed. The flash memory array comprises a substrate comprising active regions, wherein the active regions are defined by a layer of nitride, the layer of nitride including a top surface. The flash memory array further comprises shallow trenches in the substrate, each of the shallow trenches including a layer of oxide, the layer of oxide having a top surface, wherein the top surface of the layer of oxide and the top surface of the layer of nitride are on substantially the same plane and channel area wherein the occurrences of poly 1 stringers in the channel areas is substantially reduced. In a second aspect of the present invention, a method and system for fabricating a flash memory array is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of providing a layer of nitride over a substrate, forming trenches in the substrate and then growing a layer of oxide in the trenches. Finally, the layer of oxide is polished back. Through the use of the preferred embodiment of the present invention, a shallow trench isolation process is implemented as opposed to LOCOS process, thereby reducing the occurrence of poly 1 stringers in the channel area Accordingly, the occurrence of unwanted electrical shorting paths between the adjacent regions is substantially reduced.
Patent GB-2382755-A (GB)
Title: node and mobile device for a mobile telecommunications network providing intrusion detection/prevention
Inventor: TARQUINI RICHARD PAUL
IPC: G06F21/55
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: A mobile device (355) operable in a mobile telecommunications network (300) comprising a memory module (274 figure 5) for storing data in machine readable format for retrieval and execution by a central processing unit (272 figure 5) and an operating system (275 figure 5) operable to execute an intrusion detection application (91 figure 4) stored in the memory module (274 figure 5) is provided. A node (85 figure 2) of a network (300) for managing an intrusion detection system comprising a memory module (274 figure 5) for storing data in machine readable format for retrieval and execution by a central processing unit (272 figure 5) and an operating system (275 figure 5) comprising a network stack (90 figure 3) comprising a protocol driver (135 figure 3) and a media access (145 figure 3) control driver and operable to execute an intrusion protection system management application (279 figure 5), the management application (279 figure 5) operable to receive text-file input (277A-277N figure 5) defining a network-exploit rule and convert the text-file (277A-277N figure 5) input into a signature file (281A-281N figure 5) comprising machine-readable logic representative of an exploit-signature, the node (85 figure 2) operable to transmit the signature file (281A-281N figure 5) to a mobile device (355) over a radio frequency link is provided.
Patent GB-2384217-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle bumper assembly
Inventor: REECE KENNETH MALCOLM
IPC: B60R21/34
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A bumper assembly 4 for a motor vehicle (10, Fig 2) is disclosed in which the crush resistance of a deformable structure 7 can be varied to optimise the impact performance of the bumper assembly 4. The impact or crush resistance is varied by changing the resistance to flow of fluid 25 through a component 15 operatively connected to a member 22 forming part of the deformable structure 7.
Patent GB-2398247-A (GB)
Title: An anti-snoring and anti-sleep apnea harness with ball
Inventor: CARRINGTON MICHAEL
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: The device comprises a small fabric bag A attached to the back of a soft elastic chest harness B with shoulders straps C and an size adjustable waist fastener D. The small fabric bag A has a zip or hook and loop opening E via which a ball F e.g. tennis ball, can be inserted. This arrangement influences the position of the user whilst the user sleeps.
Patent GB-2406926-A (GB)
Title: Air traffic information display system
Inventor: LEDINGHAM ROBERT
IPC: G06Q10/02
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: An air traffic information display system includes a server having a data manager. The data manager includes a first interface connected with a first database server and a plurality of second interfaces connected to a plurality of clients. The data manager includes a subscription list for the plurality of clients for providing the clients with data updates. The subscription list also includes criteria for each client. The data updates are distributed based upon the criteria of each client.
Patent GB-2409032-A (GB)
Title: Light transmission device for monitoring the cleanliness of a pipe
Inventor: MORRISON DOUGLAS FERGUSON
IPC: G01N21/59
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: A device and method for monitoring the cleanliness of a pipe are disclosed. The device comprises a source of electromagnetic radiation 26, such as an LED, a detector 28, such as a photocell, adapted to sense light transmitted though the pipe 12 from the source 26, and control means 22, which actuates an indicator when the intensity of the sensed electromagnetic radiation falls below a pre-determined threshold intensity, thereby indicating that the pipe needs cleaning. The device is particularly useful for monitoring the cleanliness of beer lines. The transmission of light is measured in a direction that is transverse to the flow of fluid along the pipe. The indicator may be an audible indicator such as an electric buzzer 17, or a visual indicator such as an LED 18 or LCD display 16.
Patent GB-2391864-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for inhibiting the growth of algae in water by UV radiation
Inventor: WILLIAMS IAN
IPC: C02F1/32
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus, for inhibiting the growth of algae in water treatment works, comprising a housing (2) which houses in the embodiment two UV-lamps which emit radiation at 254 nm and is directed to the surface of water flowing out of a settlement tank to inhibit algae growth.
Patent GB-2393317-A (GB)
Title: Whistle with cushioned mouthpiece
Inventor: HILLS GRAHAM
IPC: G10K5/00
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: A whistle has a mouthpiece which is cushioned to minimize damage to the whistle and improve the comfort and safety of a user. The cushioning material is preferably injection moulded into a sleeve which locates between ridges integrally moulded with the whistle body. The body also has a plurality of projections for mating with the cushioning material. A web in an air inlet passage strengthens the mouthpiece to prevent collapse or fracture of the mouthpiece.
Patent GB-2403453-A (GB)
Title: Tape printing apparatus and tape cassette
Inventor: HEYSE GEERT
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A label printer for printing on a direct thermal tape in a plurality of colours, said label printer comprising at least one print head for printing an image on said tape in said plurality of colours and an interface (34) for selecting at least one background colour and at least one text colour.
Patent GB-2411336-A (GB)
Title: A shoe including a sole with wear indicating means
Inventor: JONES GERAINT RHYS
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A shoe including a sole 1 adapted to include wear indication means 3, and an upper 2. The sole 1 comprises a main body section 4, a wear line body 5, an intermediate layer 6, and outer sole 7 with tread pattern. The intermediate layer 6 includes a coloured central portion 6a which is wholly contained within the body of the sole 1 and is not visible at the sides of the sole 1. The coloured central portion 6a of the intermediate layer 6 is only visible when the sole 1 has worn enough to expose the coloured portion 6a through the base 7 of the sole. The central portion 6a can thus act as an early warning to the wearer of the need to replace the shoe or have it repaired.
Patent GB-2411495-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for generating configuration data
Inventor: JOHNSON PAUL THOMAS
IPC: G06F11/36
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A computer system (1) is described for programming and testing micro-controllers (8). The computer system (1) includes an interactive design environment (20) comprising a configuration module (22), an assembler (24), a compiler (26) and a debugger (28). The compiler (26), assembler (24) and debugger (28) all enable high level program data (30) to be converted into binary code and stored within a program store to control the functioning of a CPU included within a micro-controller (8). The configuration module (22) is such to enable a user to generate a configuration program (30) for storing values in registers for controlling the settings of inbuilt peripherals in the micro-controller (8) and the routing of signals to and from the peripherals. The register values for routing signals are identified in a two stage process. Firstly utilising the configuration module (22) a user identifies which peripherals are to be enabled. A user interface is then generated to illustrate possible configurations for routing the signals necessary for the identified set of peripherals. A user can then select which of the identified sets of configuration data should be used to generate a configuration program (20).
Patent GB-2412859-A (GB)
Title: A device used for removing a depilatory composition applied to the skin
Inventor: BARRACLOUGH ANDREW
IPC: A45D26/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: A device 2 is provided for the removal of depilatory composition. The device includes a handle 15 which is gripped by the user and an operative edge 14 which is used to remove depilatory composition. The edge 14 is provided on a head 6 which is rotatably mounted on the device. Rotation of the head allows other edges 8, 10 and 12 to become the operative edge. In this way the user can select the optimum edge for removal of composition from a particular skin area.
Patent GB-2414015-A (GB)
Title: Automated beverage dispenser
IPC: G07F13/06
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: An automated cocktail preparation and dispensing apparatus has a plurality of bottle holders 2 on a movable support 1, a support 6 for a beverage receiving vessel, and a plurality of devices 7, 8, 9 and 10 for acting on the liquid dispensed from a selected bottle(s). The devices may comprise a funnel 7, a layering device 8, a shaker 10 and a stirrer 9. They are mounted on a rotatable support 3 so that a selected device may be brought into alignment with a vessel on the support 6.
Patent GB-2415262-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for calculating cooking times
Inventor: DREW JAMES KINGSLEY
IPC: G01G19/56
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: The present invention provides electronic scales (1) for calculating and timing cooking times comprising weighing means (21), a timer and a user interface (25), all three operatively connected to a microprocessor (22) . In use, the weighing means provides the microprocessor with a signal indicative of the weight of an item placed on the weighing means. The user interface permits a user to input data relating to a starting temperature of the item before cooking and a desired end condition of the item after cooking, and relays such data to the microprocessor. The microprocessor is programmed to calculate a cooking time based upon the inputted data and the weight of the item and subsequently to operate the timer so as to trigger an alert once the calculated cooking time has elapsed, such that the item is cooked to the desired end condition. A method of calculating the cooking time of an item, using electronic scales, and cooking the item is also described.
Patent GB-2416868-A (GB)
Title: Method of representing separate applications as a single application.
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/14
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: An electronic device comprises a graphical interface, and a processor operably coupled to the graphical interface, wherein the processor comprises or is operably coupled to a first application and a second application. The first application and second application are configured to independently present substantially the same representation to the user interface. In this manner, a copy can be made of an application image and used as a 'background' when transitioning between applications, thereby hiding a transition from a secondary application to a primary application (and vice versa) from a user of the electronic device. This makes the two distinct applications appear to a user as a single application.
Patent GB-2401049-A (GB)
Title: Device for sterilizing objects
Inventor: RUDIGER HAAGA GMBH
IPC: A61L2/14
Filed: 2004-08-20
Abstract: Disclosed is a device for sterilizing objects by means of a low-pressure plasma. Said device comprises a chamber receiving the objects, which can be evacuated and is connected to an inlet for gas that is to be ionized. Said device also comprises a high-frequency transmitter installation that is provided with an antenna system for inductively feeding an AC plasma into the chamber. The inventive antenna system is provided with two feeding coils which are positioned at a distance from each other.
Patent GB-2407811-A (GB)
Title: Material for filling holes in walls comprising pieces of woven fabric
Inventor: STEPHENSON ALAN
IPC: C04B28/14
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A quick setting filler material suitable for filling holes or depressions in a wall comprises small pieces of a loosely woven fabric impregnated with a quick setting powdered plaster, which pieces are intermingled in a base of a powdered quick setting plaster, the proportions of such impregnated pieces and the base plaster being in the range of 40:60 to 60:40 by weight. The base may comprise powdered plaster of Paris, or surgical plaster. Likewise the said pieces may be impregnated with powdered plaster of Paris or powdered surgical plaster. The pieces of loosely woven fabric may impregnated with a quick setting plaster may be trimmings of medical plastercast bandage.
Patent GB-2422012-A (GB)
Title: Method of assessing acquisition errors in seismic data volumes, by identifying vertically correlated cobwebs.
Inventor: MELDAHL PAUL
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2005-01-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for assessing acquisition errors in seismic images in a seismic data volume. The method has the steps of selecting seismic objects as reflectors in the data volume, measuring a quality of the objects, vertically stacking the measured quality, relating the stacked measurements on the basis of any vertical correlation and identifying any vertically correlated feature as a cobweb. The quality seismic image measurements may be normalised before stacking, and the measurements which are stacked may be taken from different locations in the seismic tube. The locations may be inside reflectors, faults or other objects. The selecting, stacking and relating steps may be performed at the same time as the data is acquired. The classification of the enhanced attributes may be performed by a neural network. The method may be use seismic reflectors to detect or sample possible cobwebs.