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Patent GB-2361284-A (GB)
Title: Insulation with vacuum cells
Inventor: HEFFERNAN JOHN
IPC: F16L59/075
Filed: 2000-04-10
Abstract: A heat insulated pipe or structure comprises a plurality of vacuum cells 5 encapsulated within its wall 1,2. The pipe or structure is of a one-piece construction, and is preferably made of a moulded single polymer such as PVC. The vacuum cells 5 are encapsulated in a circumferential and longitudinal direction, allowing the vacuum to be maintained when the pipe is cut. The vacuum cells 5 may be in the form of randomly arranged bubbles within the pipe wall (as shown), or may alternatively be in the form of cavities (5; figure 1a) separated by circumferential washers (4; figure 1a) and longitudinal stringers (3; figure 1b).
Patent GB-2361302-A (GB)
Title: Discharge nozzle for a gas turbine engine combustion chamber
Inventor: BOSTON IAN
IPC: F23R3/42
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: A discharge nozzle 24 for a combustion chamber (10, figure 1) includes a hollow duct having walls of a sheet material, one or more portions 36, (34, figure 1) of the walls being provided with at least one corrugation 38. The corrugation(s) 38 allow the natural modes of vibration of the duct to be adjusted, thus preventing destructive resonance occuring.
Patent GB-2354261-A (GB)
Title: Method to obtain metallic lead and salts having commercial value either from lead ores or from exhausted lead-acid storage batteries
Inventor: KADDOURI ABDEL HAKIM
IPC: C22B3/46
Filed: 2000-08-08
Abstract: A method for the recovery of metallic lead from substances containing lead, such as lead ores or exhausted lead acid storage batteries. The method includes the steps of treating the lead containing substances, either with or without a preliminary preparation with an aqueous acid solution in which lead (II) salts are soluble, or with a concentrated acetic acid solution containing ammonium acetate in which lead (II) salts are soluble, and with a metal having a reduction potential more negative than lead. The metallic lead is then recovered by separating the same from the lead containing substance. The separation occurs by submitting the lead with the metal with a reduction potential more negative than lead. The resulting aqueous acid solution containing ions of the metal with a reduction potential more negative than lead is treated to precipitate out desired compounds of the metal having a reduction potential more negative than lead. Alternatively, the concentrated acetic acid containing ammonium acetate is cooled and treated to precipitate out desired compounds of the metal with a reduction potential more negative than lead.
Patent GB-2366976-A (GB)
Title: A method of synthesising an approximate impulse response function
Inventor: SIBBALD ALASTAIR
IPC: H04S5/02
Filed: 2000-09-19
Abstract: A method of synthesising an approximate impulse response function from a measured first impulse response function in a given sound field includes:- sampling an early part of the impulse response for the given sound field; synthesising a part impulse response which approximates to the sampled part of the given impulse response by curve fitting using a plurality of basis functions such as raised sine functions provided by respective multi-tap FIR filters P, Q, R, said part impulse response including scattering artefacts; synthesising subsequent further part impulse responses using the same filters; applying an envelope function which decreases the amplitude with increasing time, and constructing an extended approximate impulse response by combining successive part impulse responses with irregular overlap to minimise audible artefacts. The synthesised impulse response function has psycho-acoustic properties similar to those of the original impulse response function, and enables fewer taps to be employed. The method can be applied to the synthesis or ear response transfer functions. Uses for mobile telephones, musical instruments and games are disclosed. Extension to sonar and radar applications is also envisaged.
Patent GB-2358541-A (GB)
Title: Gemstone image capture system
Inventor: HAUSMAN YGAL
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A gemstone image capture system comprises a number of identical user terminals (4) which are capable of capturing high quality images of a gemstone. The images may be made publicly available on an internet website to allow potential buyers to inspect the gems via a remote viewing station (7A). A gemstone imaging device (figures 2-4) is also disclosed, comprising a digital image capture device which acquires images of a gemstone mounted upon a light transmitting bearing member. The image capture device is arranged to acquire images of the gemstone through an aperture (22) of the support block (16). Furthermore, a gemstone examination device is also disclosed, to enable the user to detect a gemstone registration marking by scanning the gemstone's surface along a predetermined path. The website may also provide a graphic user interface (GUI) to display a gem certificate (figure 22) and convey important details relating to the gemstone to the buyer. A method for generating a computer image of a gemstone is also disclosed, wherein bitmap information relating to a gemstone is downloaded onto a computer and interpreted to generate a computer rendered still image of the stone which is perceived as continuously movable by the buyer. A method for obtaining a stereoscopic image of a gemstone is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2372281-A (GB)
Title: Rope ladder with fall arrest system
Inventor: FREW JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: A62B35/00
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A ladder has single or multiple ropes which pass as shown through paired holes in member 3 , above and below a rung 2, the rung either being generally cylindrical as shown and having a screw passing through member 3 into it, or being a flat tread (Fig 6, not shown) having a slot for the receipt of member 3, and holes through which the ropes pass. A fall arrest system 36 attaches as shown to the top rung of the ladder and has a web fed through body 17 as shown, the climber being attached to the karabiner so that if he falls the two parts of the system mutually pivot to trap the web.
Patent GB-2360501-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring misalignment and realigning a belt on an endless belt-laying work machine
Inventor: BRANDENBURGER STEVEN J
IPC: B62D55/30
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: In a track-laying work machine 10 having tracks 12 (which may be flexible belts) on each side entrained around drive and idler wheels, to measure the track misalignment an idler wheel 16 having separately rotatable portions 40, 42 is associated with sensors 90, 92 which detect the contact between a guide element 38 of the belt and one of the portions 40, 42. The axis of rotation of the idler wheel is adjusted to correct the alignment by a mechanism 50, which may comprise manually-adjustable screws and locknuts 74 or be an automatically-controlled mechanism using a hydraulic actuator (Fig. 3) or a rotary motor (Fig. 4).
Patent GB-2375751-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor lift
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: B60P1/44
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: An underfloor lift for a vehicle suitable for wheelchair use, comprises a lifting platform 11 and lifting mechanism 5 which are stored in a stowage box 4. The stowage box is stored in a saddle 6 which is secured in an underfloor cavity (3a, Fig 1). To deploy the lift, the stowage box slides out of the saddle and then the lifting mechanism and lifting platform are extended telescopically from the stowage box. The lifting platform may then be lowered to ground level and raised up to the level of the floor of the vehicle. The lifting platform may comprise a bridging plate 7 and a ramp stop 8. The purpose of the stowage box being moveable is to reduce the gap between the raised platform and the vehicle floor.
Patent GB-2369915-A (GB)
Title: Public key encryption
Inventor: JEFFERSON BENJAMIN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A method, data processing system and computer program product for generating a secure code (11) for an article (1) such as cyber money, the secure code (11) serving as a means for verifying the source of or authenticating the article (1). An identification code (10) is generated by a computer and a digital signature is generated using an encryption algorithm with a private key in accordance with public-key encryption techniques. A portion of the digital signature (the secure code (11)) is printed on or otherwise applied to the article (1) together with the identification code (10). The remainder of the digital signature is stored in the computer, also in association with the identification code (10) and in association with a public key partner to the private key used for the encryption. The method comprises storing the identification code in a first computer memory area, the excised portion in a second memory area and the remaining portion together with a public key in a third memory area. In order to authenticate the article (1), the identification code (10) and secure code (11) from the article (1) are input into the computer, the computer uses the identification code (10) to retrieve the remainder of the digital signature and then recombines the secure code (11) therewith so as to reassemble the whole digital signature. The reassembled digital signature is then validated using the encryption algorithm with the public key. The secure code (11) of the present invention may be only 8 to 32 characters in length, as opposed to a string several hundred characters in length as is usual with public-key encryption.
Patent GB-2377855-A (GB)
Title: Cell re-selection based on cell loading
Inventor: BERGQUIST GUNNAR
IPC: H04W36/22
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A cellular telecommunications system 1 comprises a radio access network controller (RNC) and at least one mobile station 7. When the radio access network controller 2 determines that a cell re-selection is required by a mobile station to a cell which is one of a plurality of co-located (adjacent) cells, the radio access network controller determines the loading of co-located cells and allocates a new cell identity to the mobile station selected from the co-located cells on the basis of the determined loading. The determined loading may comprise measuring the buffer load or power consumed by each co-located cell. The system may further comprise setting desired load parameters for each co-located cell and allocating new cell identities to mobile stations so that the loading of the system resembles more closely the predetermined load parameters. The predetermined load parameters may be chosen such that equal loading is provided at system level and the parameters may not be related to the capacity of any particular cell.
Patent GB-2368582-A (GB)
Title: Silica reinforced tire tread rubber
Inventor: HALASA ADEL FARHAN
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A tire tread compound highly loaded with silica offers the advantages of silica compounding without the need for solution SBR. The tire tread rubber formulations offer an excellent combination of traction, treadwear and rolling resistance characteristics. A tire is comprised of a generally toroidal-shaped carcass with an outer circumferential tread, two spaced beads, at least one ply extending from bead to bead and sidewalls extending radially from and connecting said tread to said beads; wherein said tread is adapted to be ground-contacting; wherein the tread is comprised of (1) 10 phr to 35 phr of high vinyl polybutadiene rubber having a glass transition temperature which is within the range of -40{C to 10{C, (2) 65 phr to 90 phr of tin-coupled isoprene-butadiene rubber having a glass transition temperature which is within the range of -90{C to -70{C, (3) 30 phr to 90 phr of silica, (4) 5 phr to 50 phr of carbon black, (5) 2 phr to 50 phr of processing oil and (6) 0.5 phr to 15 phr of a silica coupling agent.
Patent GB-2363658-A (GB)
Title: Gaming sytems and methods
Inventor: SZEWACH ELIK
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2000-03-27
Abstract: This specification discloses gaming systems and methods involving the use of chip-cards functioning as electronic purses for the payment and collection of betting losses and wins. The cards are used in player stations requiring validation via biometric identification. In one system (100), three player stations (102) are interconnected by a secure telecommunications channel to a croupier station (104) in a casino (105). Each player station (102) requires the insertion of a player's chip card (106) in a card reader and concomitant biometric identification to activate the station. The croupier station (104) also requires the use of a chip card (108). Each player station (102) is computer-based with normal input and display devices. Each player station (102) includes a secure register (110) and the croupier station also includes a secure register (112). Each bet placed by a player is electronically transferred within the player station (102) from the purse in the player's card (106) to the respective register (110). At the completion of the betting round, the bets are transferred by the croupier to the croupier register (112) and the croupier distributes the wins to appropriate player registers (110) according to the outcome of the round. In another aspect, the player cards can be endorsed by a government authority to limit betting.
Patent GB-2373623-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display panel and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: KIM WOO HYUN
IPC: G09F9/35
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: An LCD panel of high resolution (with decreased pixel pitch) and a method for manufacturing the same. In the LCD panel, the even numbered data lines D2, D4, ... Dn are formed only up to the cell region C of a substrate 41 and then extended up to the pad region using conductive patterns 61. With the use of refracted conductive patterns, the even numbered data pads D<SB>P2,</SB> D<SB>P4,</SB> ... D<SB>Pn</SB> could be extended from the even numbered data lines D2, D4, ... Dn and arranged parallel to the odd-numbered data pads D<SB>P1,</SB> D<SB>P3,</SB> ... D<SB>Pn</SB> along the longitudinal direction of odd-numbered data lines , thereby decreasing the pitch. Instead of using the conductive patterns, the even numbered data lines may be made longer than the odd numbered data lines in the pad region and may be refracted appropriately to arrange the even numbered data pads in parallel to the odd numbered data pads along the longitudinal direction of the odd numbered data lines.
Patent GB-2388264-A (GB)
Title: GPS based networked time synchronised unit
Inventor: QUILTER TIMOTHY JOHN
IPC: G04G7/00
Filed: 2002-01-10
Abstract: GPS referenced signals are generated by equipment at a plurality of locations and are used to provide synchronisation of a common time reference over a network. The output signal will be either a frequency or a 1 pulse per second (1PPS) signal where the offset between the signals may be calculated and used as the synchronisation signal. There are three modes of operation: single mode where the unit acts as a GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO); two and multiple modes where one unit acts as a master unit and the others as slave units.
Patent GB-2375816-A (GB)
Title: A heat exchanger for a vehicle
Inventor: NOZAKI TAKAHIRO
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A heat exchanger comprising a core portion 110 which includes a plurality of tubes 111 through which fluid flows and fins 112 joined to the external surface of the tubes. Reinforcement plates 130 are disposed at end portions of the core and are in parallel with the tubes, the reinforcement plates being brazed at least at the fins. Depressed portions 131, 132, are formed at transverse end portions of the reinforcement plates, on a side that is in contact with the fin so that the depressions are formed away form the fin. Preferably the depressions form a grove-like channel longitudinally along the reinforcement plates. Preferably disposed at end portions of the core perpendicular to the tubes is a header tank 120 and a core plate 121. The core plates could be brazed to the tubes and the header tank being joined to the core plate. The tank is in fluid communication with the tubes. Preferably the heat exchanger is used as an intercooler with air acting as the fluid medium.
Patent GB-2389057-A (GB)
Title: Punching ball
Inventor: CHUNG EDWARD
IPC: A63B69/20
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A punching ball or speed ball comprises a ball 5 suspended by a cord 2 and an adjustable leather strap 3 from a ceiling. A second leather strap supports a second, weighted ball 6 suspended from the first ball. A cord joins this to a third leather strap. Clip rings 4 on the balls provide the attachment points for the various straps, enabling the second ball to be used for other exercise purposes such as a medicine ball.
Patent GB-2373474-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for the removal of reinforcement beads from pneumatic tyres
Inventor: TOLAND JOSEPH
IPC: B26D1/00
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: The apparatus includes a roller track (10) for supporting a tyre (15) for rotation about a horizontal axis. A cutting head (16, 17) is movable onto a position in which a cutting blade (23) is located in register with a part of the side wall of the tyre (15) adjacent the bead (13, 14). The blade (23) is reciprocated so that it cuts through the side wall of the tyre (15) and step-wise rotation of the tyre (15) is effected followed by reciprocal movement of the blade (23) until the bead (16, 17) has been completely severed from the side wall of the tyre (15).
Patent GB-2380685-A (GB)
Title: Multifunction shoe for skating and walking
Inventor: CHU WEI-YEN
IPC: A43B5/16
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A multifunction shoe having a sole 11 which contains a compartment 12, a locating part 2 is fixed within the compartment and forms a hollow body in which a sliding device 3 is mounted which comprises a wheel 31 and a wheel base 32, a locking device 4 is located at the side of the locating part 2 which is controllable from the outside of the sole to be moved into or out of hole 23. Optionally a rubber pad 33 is fitted to the wheel base and a spring may be fitted to the inner top wall of the locating part 2. Preferably the locking means operates to fix the sliding device in order that the wheel may be used for skating or stowed. It is preferable, when the wheel is stowed, for the sliding device to be inverted, the rubber part forming part of the sole (Fig.6).
Patent GB-2377792-A (GB)
Title: Firmware field programming interface and module
Inventor: NELSON ALBERT R
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-03-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for programming firmware on a circuit board without powering the entire circuit board includes a firmware interface which can be isolated from the rest of the circuit board and a logic module for programming the firmware. The firmware interface includes a connector which supports powering the circuit board as well as permitting programming from the logic module.
Patent GB-2379234-A (GB)
Title: Pressurised system for protecting signal transfer capability
Inventor: MALONE DAVID L
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: To prevent damage to signal transmission lines 30, such as electric cable or optical fibres, they are incased by flexible, rigid, or semi-rigid tubing 34, that extends from the surface down to a connector 38 and a tool 26, such as a packer, flow metre or control valve. The tube 34 and connector 38 are filled with fluid 40 such as high density, hydraulic, or dielectric liquid, and a pump 42, fig 2, maintains the fluid pressure so that it is greater than the external pressure, so preventing inward flow of wellbore fluids, even if a leak occurs, and this can also be used for hydraulic control of tools. The connector has a tool connection portion 60, and a connection chamber 64, and allows the signal line to pass through. The signal line 30 may be surrounded by insulation 48 fig 4, have a physical support 57, fig 6b, be connected to a float 54, or have a plurality of wings 59. A penetrator 74, fig 8, is provided for isolating zones 76, 78, fig 8, with a check-valve 88 that prevents back-flow, whilst allowing the signal line 30 to pass through.
Patent GB-2381456-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial agent
Inventor: ELSSER DIETER
IPC: A01N43/16
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: The present invention provides an antimicrobial composition comprising a cyclic compound having Formula I, wherein R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> are independently selected from -OH, =O, and -OC(O)R', wherein R' is a hydrocarbyl group; wherein R<SP>3</SP> is selected from -OH, =O, a substitutent comprising an -OH group and -OC(O)R', wherein R' is a H or a hydrocarbyl group, wherein R<SP>4</SP> and R<SP>5</SP> are each independently selected from a hydrocarbyl group, H, OH, =O, and -OC(O)R', wherein R' is a H or a hydrocarbyl group or wherein R<SP>4</SP> and R<SP>5</SP> represent a bond with an adjacent atom on the ring of the cyclic compound; and wherein said compound comprises at least one ester group. The invention further relates to a process for preventing and/or inhibiting the growth of, and/or killing, micro-organisms in a material, and the use of a cyclic compound having Formula I.
Patent GB-2385829-A (GB)
Title: Vertical mount printing device
Inventor: FETHEROLF WILL
IPC: B41J29/02
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A media processing device (2) adapted for support from a vertical structure. The media processing device (2) may employ a laser printer, aninkjet printer, or other media processing technology. A media processing engine (2) outputs media in a downward direction. A support bracket (4) is coupled to the media processing engine (2) and is adapted to support the media processing engine from a vertical structure (1), which may be a parapet wall. A media receiver (6) is coupled to the bottom of the media processing engine (2) and receives discharged media therefrom. In an illustrative embodiment, the media processing device is also adapted to rest on a horizontal structure. The support bracket (4) and media receivers (6) rotate to accomplish the transition from vertical to horizontal mounting. A simplified straight-through media path is utilized in the media processing device, which advantageously utilizes the force of gravity.
Patent GB-2397871-A (GB)
Title: Chilling device including thermal energy storage means
Inventor: GRANT ALEXANDER
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A chilling device comprising a refrigerant circuit including an evaporator, a motor, and a thermostat in which there is provided adjacent to at least the evaporator a body of material having a high heat capacity. The high heat capacity material may include water, brine, a glycol water mixture, a paste, mastic, Fullers Earth or an alternative clay material. The high heat capacity material may be contained in sachets which are in contact with the evaporator, or contained in pipes 132a and 132b in contact with the evaporator 130 and side wall 134, or be in direct thermal contact with the evaporator cooling coils. The high heat capacity material may change state by freezing or melting, and may have a freezing point at approximately the temperature at which the motor cuts off. The high heat capacity material increases the thermal efficiency and/or increases the life of the motor. The chilling device may be within a volume to be cooled, which may be a freezer.
Patent GB-2399294-A (GB)
Title: Golf putter of open frame construction
Inventor: BUCHANAN DOUGLAS BOYD
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2003-03-08
Abstract: A golf putter comprises a head constructed as an open band with no top or bottom member added. The head comprises a striking plate 11, a support plate 12, which defines a heel portion 14 and a toe portion 13. A hosel block connection 19 for the shaft is attached to the support plate, so that the centre of gravity is shifted to the rear of the club head. Weights 16 and 17 may be added at the heel and toe portion to adjust the inertia of the head and increase the 'sweet spot'. The hosel plate may be isolated from the support plate by the use of a layer (21 fig 3) made from nylon or polymer. An additional weight (25, fig 3) may also be added to the sole plate. A pointer (26, fig 3) may be added to assist with the alignment of the putter head.