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Patent GB-2375918-A (GB)
Title: Provisioning broadband communications services
Inventor: MCKEOWN JEAN CHRISTOPHE
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: A provisioning tool and method for a communications network, particularly a broadband communications network, is arranged to provision a service for a user based on information available via another user connection; this facilitates provision. In a preferred embodiment, a user device address (eg the Media Access Control (MAC) address of a cable modem or the Permanent Virtual Connection (PVC) ID of a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) modem) is obtained from a user IP address. Provisioning and other network tools are disclosed and the provisioning tools disclosed may communicate with a variety of other tools including planning and inventory applications and agents associated with equipment, all of which are also independently provided. In a particular embodiment, the user's IP address is obtained when the user visits a provisioning website and a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) lease query, including the user's IP address, is sent to a DHCP server 130 which then returns the physical address of the user device 100.
Patent GB-2387534-A (GB)
Title: A garment hanger offering different garment suspension levels
Inventor: VON BRATT INGRID
IPC: A47G25/74
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A garment hanger comprises at least one suspension hook and opposed support arms, wherein the relative disposition of the arms and the hook may be adjusted to achieve different garment suspension levels [e.g. figure 3C]. The adjustment may be achieved, for example, by changing the position of the arms relative to the hook, or by providing a hanger with several different fixed hanging positions, or by providing a number of hooks at different positions on the hanger. By offering such adjustment the hanger is able to accommodate different clothing drop levels.
Patent GB-2390393-A (GB)
Title: Clip
Inventor: ALLEN NORMAN ARTHUR
IPC: B42F1/02
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A clip is disclosed having a paperclip 24 and a folded blank 2. The blank is folded to provide two intermediate sections 16, 18 and two end sections 12, 14 folded inwardly from the intermediate sections so as to lie, at least one partly over the other. The paperclip 24 has two parts 22, 24 one lying on each side of the overlying parts of the end sections ie with section 14 lying beneath part 22 so that a paper or papers may be placed between the overlying end sections 12, 14 and gripped by the clip and the paperclip is covered by the intermediate sections. The folded blank and/or the paperclip include one or more features for resisting displacement of the paperclip from a predetermined orientation relative to the folded blank. These features include providing a paperclip with a straight end 20 (fig.3), providing a slitted portion 38 (fig.6) to receive the paperclip, providing an embossed portion to mount the paperclip, providing a guide notch 32 (fig.6) or using adhesive to locate the paperclip.
Patent GB-2378901-A (GB)
Title: Baby bottle steriliser with safety trigger
Inventor: REES ARNOLD EDWARD
IPC: A61L2/07
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A baby bottle steriliser comprises a base 14, water tray/hotplate assembly 24, main body 12, auxiliary basket 20,22 and lid 16. In use, water is placed in tray 24, a bottle is placed in the steriliser (with small accessories therefor placed in basket 20,22) and the lid is sealed on. The hotplate is activated to convert the water to steam. Once all the water has vaporised, the hotplate temperature rises above 100 degrees, this increase is detected by a sensor, and the hotplate is shut down. The steriliser may include a second temperature sensor in lid 16, which senses when the temperature therein has dropped below a safe value and triggers an appropriate alert to indicate that the steriliser may now be opened. The alert may comprise a light or a buzzer. Alternatively, deactivation of the hotplate may start a preset timer, which allows sufficient time to elapse for the steriliser interior to cool to a safe value and then triggers the alert. The steriliser may also include status indicator means for indicating the progress of a sterilisation cycle.
Patent GB-2392476-A (GB)
Title: Bottom ends for engines with more than one cylinder bank and centrally mounted driving gear
Inventor: PEMBLE MARK DAVID
IPC: F16H1/22
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: An engine 12 comprises at least two cylinder banks 26L, 28L,. 26R, 28R; with each bank having an even number of pistons and cylinders and a pair of camshafts 30L, 32L, 30R, 32R. The cylinder banks are mounted on the crankcase 18, 20 in a staggered relationship with respect to the axial direction of said crankcase. The crankshaft has a plurality of journals 22, with each journal coupling a pair of pistons, one from each bank. The driving gear 44 is mounted on the middle of the crankshaft, on a slightly enlarged portion of the crankshaft. This gear drives a pair of idler units 46L and 46R, one for each bank, which in turn are axially offset from the chain sprockets 52 used to drive the timing chains 40L, 40R which drive the camshafts. The idler units can both be driven directly from the crankshaft driving wheel, or one can be driven by the other unit.
Patent GB-2377300-A (GB)
Title: Temporal updates of relevancy rating of retrieved information in an information search system
Inventor: WARNER DOUGLAS K
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-04-13
Abstract: The information retrieval system in accordance with the principles of the present invention assigns a relevance rating to each of the index entries without requiring an explicit input from the user. When the user selects and retrieves an informational item through a list of index entries presented as a result of a search, the relevance rating of the selected informational item is increased by a predetermined amount, and is further adjusted based on any actions the user takes subsequent to the initial selection. Ratings of the informational items in the database are determined from implicit suggestions from the usage of the retrieval system rather than from an explicit user input. In another aspect of the present invention, the ratings are allowed to decay over time to minimize the tendencies for historical usage biased rating, and to provide more temporally accurate ratings.
Patent GB-2382088-A (GB)
Title: Limiting vortex induced vibrations on an offshore production riser
Inventor: LE CUNFF CEDRIC
IPC: F16F15/04
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: Ocean current induced vibrations in a marine riser 12 are reduced by allowing the surface end of the riser to move in the horizontal plane. The riser is suspended by springs (1, figure 1) or pistons 10, 11 that permit and damp lateral motion. The vibrations are measured and modelled to allow the optimum damping parameters to be determined and the amplitude and frequency of the vibrations to be minimised. The system may be passive, solely damping motion of the riser, or it may be active, whereby the top of the riser is actively moved in order to disrupt the flow of water around the riser to prevent it from being excited at its resonant frequency or harmonics thereof (normal modes). A magneto-rheological material may be used to provide damping characteristics that vary non-linearly with displacement of the riser. Reduction of vibrations reduces fatigue and hence prolongs the life of the riser.
Patent GB-2378699-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for de-oxygenating a fluid
Inventor: GOBINA EDWARD
IPC: C02F1/70
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: An apparatus (1) and method for use in de-oxygenating water, in particular sea water for use offshore where it may be injected into hydrocarbon reservoirs to increase the recovery rate of the hydrocarbons. The apparatus (1) comprises a substantially porous member (12) being provided with a catalyst means such as palladium and at least one inlet (16, 18) and one outlet (20, 22) for input of the oxygenated water and recovery of the de-oxygenated water The sea water and hydrogen are introduced into the apparatus (1), the hydrogen typically being dispersed by the porous member (12). Excess oxygen in the water reacts with the hydrogen, thus de-oxygenating the water.
Patent GB-2388113-A (GB)
Title: B-cell malignancy-associated protein
Inventor: ADAM PAUL
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a B-cell malignancy associated protein protein (BCNP-1), compositions comprising the protein, vaccines and antibodies that are immunospecific for the protein. The use of the protein in the diagnosis, screening, treatment and prophylaxis of B-cell malignancies, in particular Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is also provided.
Patent GB-2388154-A (GB)
Title: Locking apparatus with key retention
Inventor: JONES BARRIE
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: The invention provides a locking apparatus for a door comprising a key e.g. a card 6 wherein the key is engageable with a lock from a first side 14 of the door to enable the door to be unlocked and wherein the card is subsequently only removable from its engagement with the lock at a second side 54 of the door remote from the first side. The key is preferably only removable when the door is again locked.
Patent GB-2388854-A (GB)
Title: Actuator module to operate a downhole tool
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A downhole actuator module 300 is separate from the tool 25 to be actuated and responds to encoded commands that are detected and interpreted by a sensor in the module. Preferably, the module is releasably connected to a tool string 28 and controls the communication of fluid pressure to the inlet port of the tool(s). Cartridges of explosive or gas generating chemicals may be activated to move an operator mandrel of the tool, or a spear may break a rupture disc to expose the tool to annulus or tubing pressure. Multiple actuators may be present in the module to operate multiple tools, provide redundant controls or to operate a single tool in different ways. Also disclosed is an arrangement in which the actuator module is releasably connected to the tool and may be retrofitted to conventional tools. A backup mechanical control is provided in case of actuator or communication failure.
Patent GB-2401139-A (GB)
Title: Damper for a rail
Inventor: FARRINGTON DAVID
IPC: E01B19/00
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A damper for a rail comprises a section of deformable material defining a face attachable to a surface of the rail and a plurality of elongate resonant members positioned within the deformable material and separate from the attachment face. One or more permanent magnets is positioned at or close to the damper surface for attaching the damper to a steel rail. The resonant members are of a stiff material as compared to the deformable material and are sized to exhibit at least two resonant frequencies in the range of vibration frequencies of the rail.
Patent GB-2402655-A (GB)
Title: A rain cover for a shopping trolley
Inventor: WRIGHT CHRISTOPHER ERNEST
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: A rain cover for a shopping trolley comprises a heavy plastic sheet which has an elasticated or draw-string hem. The rain cover is pulled over the trolley, as shown in the figure. A bag for storage of the cover may be provided and a logo may be printed on the cover.
Patent GB-2393447-A (GB)
Title: Polishing composition
Inventor: KITAYAMA HIROAKI
IPC: C09G1/02
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A polishing composition comprising an abrasive, water and an organic acid or a salt thereof, wherein the composition has a specified viscosity of from 1.0 to 2.0 mPa  Ò  s at a shearing rate of 1500 s<-1> and 25{C; and a roll-off reducing agent comprising a BrÎnsted acid or a salt thereof, having an action of lowering viscosity so that the amount of viscosity lowered is 0.01 mPa  Ò  s or more, wherein the amount of viscosity lowered is expressed by the following equation: (Amount of Viscosity Lowered) = (Viscosity of Standard Polishing Composition) - (Viscosity of Roll-Off Reducing Agent-Containing Polishing Composition), wherein the standard polishing composition is prepared which comprises 20 parts by weight of an abrasive, said abrasive being high-purity alumina having Al2O3 purity of 98.0% by weight or more composed of   a  -type co-random crystal, 1 part by weight of citric acid, and 79 parts by weight of water; the roll-off reducing agent-containing polishing composition is prepared which comprises 20 parts by weight of an abrasive, said abrasive being high-purity alumina having Al2O3 purity of 98.0% by weight or more composed of   a  -type co-random crystal, 1 part by weight of citric acid, 78.9 parts by weight of water and 0.1 parts by weight of a roll-off reducing agent; and the viscosity is a viscosity at a shearing rate of 1500 s<-1> and 25{C.
Patent GB-2388136-A (GB)
Title: Device and method to seal boreholes
Inventor: THOMSON NEIL
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described that are particularly suited for creating a seal in a borehole annulus. In one embodiment, an outer surface 10s of an expandable conduit (10) is provided with a formation (20) that includes an elastomeric material (e.g. a rubber) that can expand and/or swell when the material comes into contact with an actuating agent (e.g. water, brine, drilling fluid etc.). The expandable conduit (10) is located inside a second conduit (e.g. a pre-installed casing, liner or open borehole) and radially expanded. The actuating agent can be naturally occurring in the borehole or can be injected or pumped therein to expand or swell the elastomeric material to create the seal.
Patent GB-2398182-A (GB)
Title: Coupling arrangement
Inventor: STERGAARD INGE
IPC: H01R13/53
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A coupling arrangement for use in subsea electrical power distribution comprises a first coupling part, which is provided with a first contact member 3a arranged in a first contact housing 2a, and a second coupling part, which is provided with a second contact member 3b arranged in a second contact housing 2b. A contact element 10 is displaceably arranged in the contact housing 2b of one of the coupling parts so as to be displaceable towards the contact member 3a of the other coupling part, when the contact housings 2a, 2b are secured to each other, from a first position, in which no electric connection between the contact members 3a, 3b is established, and into a second position, in which the contact element 10 establishes an electric connection between the contact members. The two coupling parts may be secured to one another in a fluid-tight manner. The coupling arrangement may further be provided with means for pumping sea water out of the cavity formed by the two housings and pumping in dielectric fluid.
Patent GB-2392754-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for process sync restart
Inventor: CHANDRA RAVI
IPC: G06F13/38
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: A method and apparatus for process sync restart is described. A computer implemented method comprises receiving a first set of data from a network process, determining death of the network process (1101), clearing the first set of data if a time period expires (1109), and synchronizing the first set of data with a second set of data if the time period does not expire, the second set of data received from the network process after the network process restarts.
Patent GB-2392756-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for providing a futures contracts on options contracts exchange device
Inventor: GINSBERG PHILLIP M
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-12-26
Abstract: [0049] Futures contracts on ptions contracts are provided in which the duty to purchase the right to purchase a commodity or security may be agreed upon by two or more parties. The futures contract segment of the exchange device is the duty to purchase the underlying options contract at a specific time. The options contract segment of the exchange device is the right to buy an underlying security or commodity. Margin schemes may be included in either segment of the exchange device or the'exchange device as a whole.
Patent GB-2409593-A (GB)
Title: Counter surveillance detector apparatus having a position determining means
Inventor: STEPHEN BARRY
IPC: G01S7/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A counter surveillance detector apparatus 10 is disclosed for locating electronic eavesdropping devices or other target objects. The detector apparatus includes, at least one radiating and/or non-radiating transducer 11,12 for receiving electromagnetic energy to enable detection of a target object, a positioning device 1 adapted to determine the spatial location of the detector apparatus relative to the sweep environment, and a control unit 4 adapted to receive and store location information from the positioning device 1 in association with received signal intensity information from the transducer 11,12. A signal intensity map is generated showing measured signal intensity as a function of location in the sweep environment. The location sensing may be provided by an ultrasonic transducer or electromagnetic transducer. The positioning device 1 may further include an orientation sensor 1b or a direction sensor 1c. In large sweep areas, position sensing may be assisted by a GPS system.
Patent GB-2411050-A (GB)
Title: Electrical apparatus cooling system
Inventor: HALL TERENCE MARTYN
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: An electrical apparatus, such as a high power amplifier has a cooling system comprising a first cover 22 defining an enclosure, a second cover 4 substantially enclosing the first cover and defining a space 26 therebetween having an inlet (46, Fig 7) and outlet (86, Fig 6), first circulation means 72, 74, to circulate air in the enclosure, second circulation means 50, 52, to circulate a cooling fluid around the space between the covers, and heat transfer means. The heat transfer means, which may be cooling fins (76, 78, Fig 5) allows heat to be transferred from the enclosure, in which the heat producing apparatus is housed, into the surrounding space. The circulation means may be fans. Also claimed is an electrical apparatus having a cooling system with cooling fluid path defining means (Fig 8).
Patent GB-2411338-A (GB)
Title: Massage mitt containing crystals, gems or stones
Inventor: GOULD FRANCESCA
IPC: A41D19/01
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A mitt for use in massage has a pouch C which contains crystals, gems or stones which both enhance the massaging action and provide therapy. The glove has a smooth face to glide over the patient's skin and padding to prevent the wearer's hand from being hurt by the stones. The mitt is machine-washable.
Patent GB-2411572-A (GB)
Title: Infant garment
Inventor: FEALY DELLA
IPC: A41B13/00
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: A garment for an infant, particularly an all-in-one garment with leg, arm and torso portions has an opening 25 in the lower front section, e.g. to give access for nappy changing, and a flap 10 below the aperture adapted to cover same. The flap may be secured by hook and loop fasteners 8.
Patent GB-2413734-A (GB)
Title: Method of location for mobile communications
Inventor: HEYWOOD RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A mobile communication device, comprising a radio frequency identification transponder is arranged in operation to convey an identifier code to an RFID scanner. A localisation facility may then correlate the identifier code from the mobile communication device's RFID transponder with the physical location of the originating fixed location RFID scanner.
Patent GB-2402795-A (GB)
Title: System for monitoring a vulnerable person
Inventor: WILLIAMS EMLYN
IPC: G08B21/04
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A monitoring system (10) for monitoring vulnerable persons comprising one or more sensors (12) that provide signals (18 and 20) upon activation or deactivation, a programmable logic module (16) for generating alarm calls (34) in response to signals (18 and 20) generated by the one or more sensors (12), and one or more notification modules (36) for notifying carers of alarm calls (34). The one or more notification modules (36) are preferably pager-type devices.
Patent GB-2401073-A (GB)
Title: A system and method of separating entrained immiscible liquid component of an inlet stream
Inventor: WEST HUGH M
IPC: B01D17/025
Filed: 2004-08-11
Abstract: A system and a method for separating interdispersed gas and liquid components of an inlet stream includes introducing the inlet steam into a vessel having a dry gas outlet and a liquid outlet, passing the inlet stream into at least one vortex tube supported within the vessel, the vortex tube having a gas outlet and a liquid outlet, rapidly rotating the inlet stream within the vortex tube to separate entrained liquid and passing reduced moisture outlet gas from the vortex tube into the interior of the vessel and passing the outlet gas through a mist eliminator within the vessel to provide gas that is passed out the vessel dry gas outlet.
Patent GB-2400011-A (GB)
Title: Organic absorbent material
Inventor: KING MARIA PERPETUA
IPC: A01K1/015
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: A product for the control of waste products and odours comprises a peat material and a surfactant to reduce surface tension. The peat having a moisture content of about 10-15 % by weight.
Patent GB-2421484-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle headset system
Inventor: CHEN CHAO-HU
IPC: B62K21/18
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: A bicycle front support comprises a body 1 having a front clamp 11 at a front end thereof; a handle 31 of a bicycle being engaged with the front clamp 11; a rear end of the body having a tubular rear ring 12; a tightening cover 21 located upon the rear ring 12; the tightening cover 21 having a tubular shape; and an upper side of the tightening cover having thread 213; and a tightening ring 22 having a ring shape and being threaded to the thread 213 of the tightening cover 21. The bicycle front support makes the structure of a bicycle become stronger and have a beautiful outlook. In a preferred embodiment, the tightening ring 22 may be cap shaped so as to seal the upper end of the tightening cover 21. Also, a disk-like toggle 41 may be located within the tightening cover 21 and held by a screw 43 to provide a locking means for the headset system.
Patent GB-2410621-A (GB)
Title: Band pass filter for differential signals suitable for use with antenna feeds.
Inventor: SAITOU AKIRA
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2005-01-28
Abstract: There is provided a bandpass filter for a differential signal applicable to a device having a wide passband, being a device for transmitting a signal using a differential signal. Respective lines 1 and 2 and lines 3 and 4 are provide on two surfaces P1 and P2 at an inner layer of a dielectric body 9. Each two lines are arranged symmetrically about the same plane of symmetry C, and the length of each line is a quarter wavelength at the center frequency of a used band. Reference numerals 5 and 6 are input/output ends of the lines 1 and 2, and 7 and 8 are input output ends of lines 3 and 4. Opposite ends to the input output ends are open. If a differential signal is input to terminals 5, 6, a differential output appears at the terminals 7, 8. This device works as a bandpass filter. The bandpass filter can be incorporated into the feed structure of a planar 'bow tie' dipole antenna (see figure 9).
Patent GB-2426006-A (GB)
Title: Reduced stiffness polymeric foam sheets
Inventor: PUGH BARRY
IPC: C08J9/38
Filed: 2005-05-09
Abstract: A method of making a polymeric sheet having reduced dynamic stiffness comprises reducing the gas pressure in a closed cell polymeric foam sheet. This may be done by bursting or rupturing the foam cells by crushing or calendering. The polymeric sheet is preferably formed from a mixture of a polyolefin and thermoplastic material e.g. polyethylene and ethylene vinyl acetate. Also disclosed is a floating floor system comprising a resilient layer of said reduced stiffness foam.