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Patent GB-2349476-A (GB)
Title: Assessment of corrosion
Inventor: STEPHEN ANTHONY REID
IPC: G01N17/02
Filed: 1999-02-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for the identification of corrosion in a metal object is disclosed. The method comprises analysing the statistical distribution of signals generated between two electrodes, typically exposed to the same corrosion conditions as the metal object, and preferably analyses the skewness and kurtosis of the signals. Neural nets are preferably used in the analysis.
Patent GB-2350503-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic bias circuitry utilizing early voltage clamp and translinear techniques
Inventor: TAHERI BABAK
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 1999-01-28
Abstract: A system utilizes a dynamic feedback bias circuit (115) and includes a first bus agent and a second bus agent. The second bus agent has a core (120) which operates at a core operating voltage. An input device is biased by the dynamic feedback bias circuit.
Patent GB-2367947-A (GB)
Title: Switch
Inventor: SAWYER ANTHONY MARK
IPC: H01H13/52
Filed: 2000-09-21
Abstract: A switch 1 comprises an outer housing 3 and an inner component 5; switch means 13 operable to provide a signal upon depression of said outer housing 3; resilient biasing means 29 located between the inner component and the outer housing to provide a force which biases the outer housing from the inner component; and means 9, 17 for varying the spacing between the inner component and the outer housing and hence the biasing force provided by said resilient biasing means.
Patent GB-2363022-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing defects from digital images.
Inventor: RICARD GARY ROSS
IPC: H04N1/46
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: A relatively long, narrow defect, for example resulting from a crease during scanning, in a digital image is repaired by identifying an elongated area to be repaired, and by automatically calculating pixel color/shade values within the area to be repaired from pixel values in the vicinity of the perimeter of the elongated area (Figure 5). A user identifies an elongated rectangular area 312 to be repaired on an interactive display. A computer automatically generates the pixel coordinates of a pair of parallel lines constituting the opposite long sides of the rectangle (501, 502, Figure 5) and a set of line segments running between the long sides. The interior pixels of the rectangle are then filled (313 (also, Figure 4) by interpolating color values along each line segment. Since this method is not guaranteed to fill all pixels, the system optionally maintains a map of pixels filled and not filled while performing this method, and after completion, performs an additional step of assigning to any unfilled pixels a value based on the average of all adjacent pixels 314.
Patent GB-2372938-A (GB)
Title: A single-use cosmetic applicator pad having a quantity of cosmetic on only a portion of its surface
Inventor: MICHEL ANDREW
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: A single-use cosmetic applicator 1 has an applicator body 2 with a front surface 3 and rear surface 4. The cosmetic applicator 1 contains a pre-determined quantity of a cosmetic product 5 on only a portion of its front surface 3. This allows the user to hold the applicator without their fingers coming into contact with the cosmetic, and also enables the user to apply the cosmetic with their finger applicator to spread the cosmetic more thinly if necessary. Preferably an impermeable backing layer 7 is provided on the rear surface of the applicator and the front surface is protected by an impermeable membrane 6 that is pealed away for use. The cosmetic may be contained in a sealed bubble pack located on the rear surface of the applicator body. A method of manufacture, including the steps of applying a pre-determined quantity of a cosmetic product onto a sheet of material from which the applicator is to be cut so that the cosmetic product is situated over only a portion of the cross-sectional area of the applicator, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2363146-A (GB)
Title: Modelling and design of a force balanced roller bit
Inventor: SINGH AMARDEEP
IPC: E21B10/16
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: The axial force exerted on a bit is balanced between the cones of the bit. This is achieved by an iterative modelling procedure, the model being based on the geometry of the cutter elements and the material of the cut formation. The overall force is calculated by summing the force on individual cutter elements. The procedure can also be used to calculate the time each cutter element contacts the formation and the area and depth each cutter element cuts.
Patent GB-2364287-A (GB)
Title: Flexible track for a tracked vehicle
Inventor: POWADA FREDERICK
IPC: B62D55/075
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: A flexible track made of moulded composite rubber material has integrally-moulded transversely-extending teeth 2 having a ratio of height to width (measured in the longitudinal direction of the belt) greater than 2.5. Each tooth may have a recess 4 to promote flexing of the tooth. The track is for use in self-propelled vehicles in, for example, bomb disposal applications where the track construction allows the vehicle to negotiate obstacles, climb stairs and provides a resilient suspension for the vehicle.
Patent GB-2369625-A (GB)
Title: Magnesium alloy
Inventor: MURAI TSUTOMU
IPC: C22C23/02
Filed: 2001-09-12
Abstract: A magnesium alloy comprising the following (in % by weight): 0.1-1.0 % aluminium, 0.1-2.0 % zinc, 0.1-1.0 % manganese, not more than 0.04 % copper, not more than 0.05 % silicon, not more than 0.005 % iron and not more than 0.005 % nickel. A preferable composition is as follows: (in % by weight): 0.2-0.8 % aluminium, 0.2-1.0 % zinc, 0.3 % manganese, 0.02-0.04 % copper, 0.02-0.03 % silicon, 0.004 % iron and 0.001 % nickel. The alloy may also comprise 0.3-1.0 weight % calcium and/or one or more rare earth elements, each up to 100 ppm by weight.
Patent GB-2382576-A (GB)
Title: Voltage-gated ion channel
Inventor: BURBIDGE STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2001-10-13
Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated voltage-gated ion channel polypeptide comprising <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2 or <LI>(ii) a variant thereof which is capable of forming part of a cation channel that can be activated by a change in membrane potential or <LI>(iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which is capable of forming part of a cation channel that can be activated by a change in membrane potential. </SL> Methods for the identification of substances which modulate the ion channel are also disclosed. Such modulators may be used in treating disorders responsive to voltage-gated ion channel modulation.
Patent GB-2381253-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle tow bar
Inventor: GRANT CHRISTOPHER KEITH
IPC: B60D1/155
Filed: 2001-10-23
Abstract: A vehicle tow bar for connection between two vehicles so that one vehicle may be towed by the other comprises a bar (2,4) having coupling means (7,8) at each end. The bar (2,4) has telescopic members which are movable with respect to each other so that the bar can be extended in length to a maximum where a stop holds the members together. At the maximum extension, an automatic lock (9) is arranged to operate to hold the bar extended thus giving increased safety for the towing operation.
Patent GB-2376232-A (GB)
Title: Production method of ß-amino-a-hydroxycarboxylic acid
Inventor: OTAKE YASUYUKI
IPC: C07C269/04
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a production method of an optically active . b. -amino-. a. -hydroxycarboxylic acid, which includes the following steps (a)-(c): <SL> <LI>(a) treating an optically active N-carbamate protected . b. -amino epoxide with an acid to give an optically active 5-hydroxymethyl-2-oxazolidinone; <LI>(b) oxidizing the resulting compound in the presence of 2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidinyloxy and hypochlorite to give an optically active 4-benzyl-2-oxo-5-oxazolidinecarboxylic acid; and <LI>(c) treating the 4-benzyl-2-oxo-5-oxazolidinecarboxylic acid with a base, and a production method of an optically active N-carbamate protected . b. -amino-. a. -hydroxycarboxylic acid which includes protection of the amino group with a carbamate type protecting group. The industrial production method of the present invention can produce these compounds efficiently. </SL>
Patent GB-2390023-A (GB)
Title: Iontophoretic hairbrush with handle return electrode
Inventor: LOY KIERON
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: The hair brush comprises a first bristle electrode formed by an electrically conducting brush bristle membrane 14 (see also figs 4,5) and a return electrode 12 formed on the handle 16 of the brush. A low DC voltage is applied between the electrodes by battery (20 fig. 6) through current limiting resistor (24 fig. 6) and indicator light 18, all provided in the handle of the brush. The brush is suitable for use in delivering drugs to the users scalp. Also, an audible alarm or vibratory device within the hair brush may be used to indicate a completed circuit in addition or instead of the indicator light.
Patent GB-2386995-A (GB)
Title: A mobile shop providing sales information over the Internet
Inventor: AGUI KYOKO
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: The system includes a communication terminal, which is mounted on a mobile shop, having an information processing function and connecting to the Internet, and a registered communication terminal of a user, which is registered in advance with the service supply by the user as a member user, for connecting to the car-mounted communication terminal over the Internet. When the mobile shop approaches a sales area, the communication terminal calls and distributes sales information to the registered communication terminal within the sales area and receives order information for the sale information. The communication terminal collects and records sold item information based on order information at a given sales base. The communication terminal and the registered communication terminal can call and exchange information with each other.
Patent GB-2399389-A (GB)
Title: A folding mail holder for attachement to a door over a letterbox opening
Inventor: MCRAEIRONSIDE DAVID
IPC: A47G29/12
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: A mail holder comprises a front (4), a hinged lid (2), a bottom (3), two trellised sides (5, 6) and a space for receiving the mail (1). In use, when the door is in a closed position the mail holder will be in an expanded position, when the door is opened, the mail holder contacts a wall and is pushed into a compact position (Figure 2), with the mail being forced into the space (1). This results in the access through the door not being impeded by the volume of mail holder. Chains (21, 22, Figure 3) may be used to link the top and bottom opposing corners of the holder and an anti-friction plate may be incorporated to aid moving from the in use position to the compact position.
Patent GB-2399589-A (GB)
Title: A trestle to support a working platform
Inventor: HARDY THOMAS PATRICK
IPC: E04G1/32
Filed: 2003-03-20
Abstract: A trestle (1) includes is formed by a platform support component (2) and a pair of base support components (3, 4). Each of the leg components (3, 4) is substantially planar of a roughly triangular shape with a pair of feet portions (5, 6) provided at the base and an aperture (7) to provide a handle whereby the component can be carried easily. The platform support component (2) is also generally planar and has a plurality, in this case three, of pairs of slots (13, 14) extending from a downwardly facing edge (12) towards a platform support portion (11) of the component. The downwardly facing edge (12) is stepped so that the pairs of slots (13, 14) are staggered, with their closed ends at different distances from the platform support portion (11) of the component. The base support components (3, 4) fit into a pair of the slots (13, 14) to hold the platform support component (2) at a particular height above the floor. A platform (10) is positioned on the platform support portion (11) of a pair of such trestles (1).
Patent GB-2399864-A (GB)
Title: A system and process for pumping multiphase fluids
Inventor: BEG MIRZA NAJAM ALI
IPC: E21B43/34
Filed: 2003-03-22
Abstract: A system for pumping multiphase fluids includes a phase separator (14), a gas-gas jet pump (30) and a liquid pump (36). The phase separator (14) receives a LP multiphase fluid and separates a LP gas phase and a LP liquid phase from the LP multiphase fluid. The gas-gas jet pump (30) receives the LP gas phase from the phase separator (14) and a HP gas supply from a sustainable gas source, and has an outlet providing outlet gas at a pressure higher than that of the LP gas phase. The liquid pump (36) receives the LP liquid phase from the phase separator (14), and has an outlet providing outlet liquid at a pressure higher than that of the LP liquid phase.
Patent GB-2393378-A (GB)
Title: Deboning tool
Inventor: BUDD TIMOTHY ANDREW
IPC: A22B5/00
Filed: 2003-04-07
Abstract: Apparatus for removing the pelvic bone from a slaughtered animal carcass which has been split longitudinally, comprises an elongated arm 11 fulcrum means 14 at one end of the arm for location against the carcass and engagement means 16 intermediate the ends of the arm for engaging the pelvic bone adjacent the ischium thereof, whereby in use a force applied to the other end 15 of said arm causes by a levering action about the fulcrum means, removal of the pelvic bone from the carcass.
Patent GB-2391930-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lamp with a translucent refraction and internal reflection region
Inventor: AMANO YASUYUKI
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: Light from an LED light source (12), which is placed to be directed toward the front of a lamp, is incident on a translucent member (14), and the light that is transmitted through the translucent member is reflected by a reflector (16) towards the front of the lamp. An internal reflection portion (14B) internally reflects light which is incident on the translucent member at a small angle with respect to an optical axis of the LED light source in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the optical axis, and a refraction portion (14C) refracts light which is incident at a large angle with respect to the optical axis, in a direction which is substantially perpendicular to the optical axis. Both are formed on the surface of the translucent member (14). The LED emitted light is caused to be incident on the reflective surface (16S) of the reflector (16) in the form of substantially parallel beams which are directed in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to the optical axis. The LED emitted light can be caused to be incident on the range extending even to the peripheral edge of the reflector (16), without increasing the depth of the reflector. The reflection due to the reflector can be easily controlled. The translucent member may be formed with a central region that allows light to pass through undeviated.
Patent GB-2408858-A (GB)
Title: Word length reduction circuit
Inventor: MAGRATH ANTHONY JAMES
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A Converter for converting a pulse coded modulation (PCM) digital audio signal to a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital audio signal for amplification in a digital amplifier has a word length reduction circuit for quantising an N-bit input signal sample into an n-bit output signal sample. The word length reduction circuit has an input for receiving the N-bit input signal samples, a quantiser Q to output an n-bit signal corresponding to the N-bit input sample signal and a feedback loop comprising a loop filter coupled between the output of the quantiser and the input, the loop filter having a second feedback loop coupled between the output and the input of the loop filter. A modulator converts the PCM signals to PWM signals and is coupled to the output of the quantiser Q. A lineariser combines an interpolator to determine intermediate samples and straight line approximations between all the samples to determine a more accurate cross point for linearising the output sample values.
Patent GB-2400040-A (GB)
Title: Closure member
Inventor: INGRAM SIMON JAMES
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A container or vial 1 for a fluid, the container 1 comprising a casing defining an interior for storage of the fluid and a closure member 2. The closure member 2 comprises a body and at least one resilient projection 7 to seal in a storage condition an outlet of the casing, wherein upon an increase in the pressure of the interior of the container 1 the at least one resilient projection 7 is deflected to accommodate outflow of fluid through the outlet. The pressure in the interior of the container 1 may be increased by displacing the closure member 2 into the container 1 or by displacing some other element such as a bung 61, 82 into the container 1. The container 1 and closure member 2 may be used in a dispenser 90 and the closure element may be used in a valve 110.
Patent GB-2410662-A (GB)
Title: Activation of an operation by cursor movement
Inventor: SMITH JAMES DAVID
IPC: G06F3/0481
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: The direction in which a mouse or other input device or cursor is moved is used in a computer to control the selection of further operations.
Patent GB-2410850-A (GB)
Title: Means for tracking a person undertaking a journey
Inventor: FISH MICHAEL
IPC: G01S5/00
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for tracking a person 14 undertaking a journey and generating an alert 31 if the person 14 is located more than a set amount from an expected place at an expected time. Proposed journeys 16,17 are first entered into the system, which determines predicted check points 19 based on the journey information. When the person 14 undertakes the journey, the system automatically determines 25 where the person 14 is located at the predicted check point times using the persons mobile phone 20. If a discrepancy is found, the system compares the discrepancy to threshold values to determine the level of emergency and takes appropriate predefined actions 27. Both the check point values and threshold values may be amended by the system according to contextual information obtained during the checking process. Updated information relating to the persons progress may be provided for appropriately authorised people.
Patent GB-2401477-A (GB)
Title: Audio storage and playback device
Inventor: BARDSLEY DAVID JOHN
IPC: G11B27/10
Filed: 2004-05-04
Abstract: A vehicular audio storage and playback device includes a player for reading audio information from a portable medium having a plurality of audio tracks. The player transmits an audio output signal corresponding to a selected audio track. A storage device operatively connects to the player for receiving the output signal and storing the plurality of audio tracks. The device further includes a user interface control panel. A controller is adapted to receive user input from the control panel regarding desired playback of a selected track and records the playback information of the selected track in memory to prioritize the tracks relative to one another. The controller is further adapted to receive user input to control the player and the storage device to play at least portions of the stored plurality of audio tracks such that playing of the tracks is dependant on the playback information.
Patent GB-2415474-A (GB)
Title: Securement device
Inventor: BENDON KEITH WILLIAM
IPC: F16B2/20
Filed: 2004-06-19
Abstract: A securement device (1) for installation at a junction between first and second surfaces (3, 4) comprises one or more first legs (10) having a first securement foot (11) for engaging the first surface (3), one or more second legs (20) having a second securement foot (21) for engaging the second surface (4), and a connecting portion (30) . The connecting portion is moveable relative to the securement feet (11, 21).
Patent GB-2416801-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable support foot for a ladder, furniture, machine etc.
Inventor: HUANG SHIH-YI
IPC: E06C7/42
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A foot comprises a support post having a base (12) with a screw axle (11) mounted thereon, a plurality of retaining plates (2) with screw threaded inner surfaces which can engage the axle, a retaining cylinder (3) receiving the axle and retaining plates, the retaining cylinder having a plurality of apertures (314) which receive bearings (315), a control ring (32) surrounds the cylinder and an actuator (34) moves the control ring from a first position in which the bearings press upon the retaining plates, against a bias, to contact the axle and a second position (Figure 4) where the retaining plates are biased away from the axle.
Patent GB-2417592-A (GB)
Title: Verification of articles utilizing fourier transform thumbnails
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/42
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A digital signature is obtained by digitising a set of data points obtained by scanning a coherent beam over a paper, cardboard or other article, and measuring the scatter. A thumbnail digital signature is also determined by digitising an amplitude spectrum of a Fourier transform of the set of data points. A database of digital signatures and their thumbnails can thus be built up. The authenticity of an article can later be verified by re-scanning the article to determine its digital signature and thumbnail, and then searching the database for a match. Searching is done on the basis of the Fourier transform thumbnail to improve search speed. Speed is improved, since, in a pseudo-random bit sequence, any bit shift only affects the phase spectrum, and not the amplitude spectrum, of a Fourier transform represented in polar coordinates. The amplitude spectrum stored in the thumbnail can therefore be matched without any knowledge of the unknown bit shift caused by registry errors between the original scan and the re-scan.
Patent GB-2419633-A (GB)
Title: Rubber locking device for bicycle seat bag
Inventor: LIEN CHIEN-PING
IPC: B62J9/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A rubber locking device for a bicycle seat bag is composed of a rubber strip 1 which is fastened to the top of the seat bag 7 by a clamp board 2, two hook bases 3 correspondingly provided at two sides of the seat bag 7. The rubber strip 1 is provided with pluralities of locking holes 13 so that when the rubber strip 1 goes through above the shafts under the bicycle seat, the two ends of the rubber strip 1 are extensively pulled and the most appropriate locking holes 13 can be fastened to the hook bases 3 to efficiently bind with the shafts under the seat and to obtain a preferred shock-absorbing function. A U fastener base 9 provided at the front of the seat bag is composed of a U frame 93 and a resilient rubber ring 10. The U fastener base 9 is provided with locking hook 94 and adjusting hooks 95 such that after the U frame is leant against the seat post, 82 the rubber ring 10 is hooked with the hook 94, and resiliently pulled and held around the other side of the seat post to lock with one of the adjusting hooks 95 at the other side to firmly fasten to the underside of the seat 8.
Patent GB-2406190-A (GB)
Title: Electronic document indexing system and method
Inventor: ANDERSON ROY EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-05-05
Abstract: The invention provides an electronic document indexing system comprising one or more word use nodes maintained in computer memory, each word use node representing a word in an electronic document and including a location of the word in the document; and one or more node objects maintained in computer memory, the node object or objects respectively associated with one or more word use nodes. The invention further provides a related method of creating an electronic document index.