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Patent GB-2372844-A (GB)
Title: System and method for maintaining stock levels
Inventor: MCKINLAY JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: A system and method for maintaining stock levels of goods at first plurality of selling establishments supplied by a second plurality of supplying establishment are disclosed. The system comprises:<BR> ```stock level monitoring means for determining the current stock levels at each of the selling establishments respectively;<BR> ```transmission means for transmitting the current stock levels from each of the selling establishments respectively to a server 100 remote from the selling establishments and the supplying establishments;<BR> ```processing means associated with the server for comparing the current stock levels with predetermined stocking levels; and<BR> ```outputting means for transmitting restocking requirements from the server to the supplying establishments when the current stock levels are below the predetermined stocking levels. The system may be adapted to operate over the internet where the server is an internet server.
Patent GB-2359254-A (GB)
Title: Injectable antioestrogen composition
Inventor: EVANS JOHN RAYMOND
IPC: A61K36/47
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a sustained release pharmaceutical composition adapted for intramuscular injection comprising fulvestrant (also known as ICI 182,780) in a ricinoleate vehicle, a non-aqueous ester solvent and an alcohol. In a preferred embodiment, the ricinoleate vehicle is castor oil, the ester solvent is benzyl benzoate and the alcohol is a mixture of benzyl alcohol and ethanol. The formulation may be used for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the breast and reproductive tract, through the binding of fulvestrant to oestrogen receptors.
Patent GB-2356865-A (GB)
Title: Method of making biodegradable polymer compositions
Inventor: DOANE WILLIAM M
IPC: C08L3/00
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: A method of making a biodegradable polymer composition including the steps of providing a first component being either one of a thermoplastic poly(hydroxy ester ether) or a synthetic, hydroxy-functional polymer and providing a second component being a natural polymer. The method includes the steps of mixing the first component and second component together to form a mixture, compounding the mixture, and pelletizing the compounded mixture to form pellets of a biodegradable polymer composition.
Patent GB-2363541-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone has acoustic ducts leading to/from microphone/earpiece
Inventor: DAYKIN PAUL STANLEY
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: The telephone may include a hollow cover 2 attached by hinges or slides to the radiotelephone's housing. When opened sound from the loudspeaker passes into and along the cover to holes 6,17 at the user's ear. In an alternative embodiment (figs 7 and 8) a tube coupled to the loudspeaker is pivotally connected to the body of the telephone. Another embodiment (figs 13 and 14) has rigid or flexible tubes coupling both the microphone and the loudspeaker to the user's moth and ear in a hands-free arrangement.
Patent GB-2368437-A (GB)
Title: Locking system
Inventor: JARMAN THOMAS BERNARD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A locking system provides access to a secure location 1 where unlocking can be achieved by the presentation of an operation code by an authorised person 4. The operation code changes occasionally in manner that is known to a remote coordination facility 3. The authorised person 4 obtains the operation code a short time before use; the release of this code is linked to an authorisation procedure coordinated by the remote facility 3. The operation code may be computed using time-based algorithms that are imitated by the lock at the secure location 1, unlocking occurring when the operation codes coincide. The lock can provide access to a key safe, which in turns holds keys that provide access to a secondary secure location.
Patent GB-2364023-A (GB)
Title: Method for processing a film
Inventor: LIN DAVID
IPC: B29C59/02
Filed: 1999-09-14
Abstract: A method for processing a film. The method impressing the whole surface or a selected surface of the film (10) to form protuberant structures (12) on the film by using a transfer (106) and an impresser (104) which has grain projections (108) formed thereon, wherein the protuberant structures have a protuberant shape with an opening hole on the tip or without an opening hole on the tip.
Patent GB-2371245-A (GB)
Title: Water filter
Inventor: JACKSON NICHOLAS
IPC: C02F1/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A filter unit for a water supply comprises a filtering chamber at least partly surrounded by a mesh screen 13 through which water enters the chamber. The mesh screen removes particulates and other foreign matter from the water. Within the chamber is a rotor 14 having at least one outlet spaced from an inner face of the mesh 13. A dedicated pump 17 withdraws filtered water from the filtering chamber and pumps it to the rotor 14 which rotates about a vertical axis to cause the outlet flow from the rotor to traverse a substantial proportion of the mesh and so cause foreign matter on the outside of the mesh to be dislodged. The rotor outlet is angled to induce rotor rotation. The use of a dedicated pump for supply to the rotor improves the operation of the system.
Patent GB-2377343-A (GB)
Title: Physical shared channel allocation in a wireless communication system
Inventor: SPEIGHT TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: H04W28/26
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: A system and method for physical shared channel allocation in a UMTS wireless communication system. A physical shared channel allocation message is sent containing a plurality of occurrences of allocated physical resources and TFCS IDs; and, at a radio unit 130A, the sent physical shared channel allocation message is received and the plurality of occurrences of allocated physical resources and TFCS IDs contained therein are processed, thereby allowing a plurality of CCTrCHs to be allocated with a single physical shared channel allocation message. This provides the advantage that, using only a limited set of defined transport format combinations, a large portion of the physical resource can be allocated and used by a single UE using a single physical shared channel allocation message.
Patent GB-2363636-A (GB)
Title: Process for producing a methane-rich liquid
Inventor: STONE JOHN B
IPC: C10L3/06
Filed: 1999-12-17
Abstract: A process is disclosed for producing from a pressurized methane-rich gas stream a pressurized methane-rich liquid stream having a temperature above -112 {C (-170 {F) and having a pressure sufficient for the liquid to be at or below its bubble point. In this process, a methane-rich liquid stream having a temperature below about -155 {C (-247 {F) is supplied and its pressure is increased. A pressurized methane-rich gas (12) to be liquified is supplied and introduced to the pressurized methane-rich liquid stream (10) at a rate that produces a methane-rich liquid stream having a temperature above -112 {C (-170 {F) and a pressure sufficient for the liquid to be at or below its bubble point.
Patent GB-2384009-A (GB)
Title: Toilet ventilation assembly
Inventor: GODFREY JONATHAN
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A perforated ring (<B>3, Fig 4</B>) mounted between a toilet seat <B>2</B> and the toilet rim, draws unwanted odours from the inner surface of the rim via a small vacuum. The vacuum is generated by the low voltage vacuum system (pump) <B>5</B>. Unwanted odours are transferred to either to the sewer network via the gland <B>8</B> and the toilet trap or to the atmosphere via an outside wall <B>11</B>. Odours are prevented from returning to the odour source by the two non-return valves <B>7</B>. The system may turn on and off automatically by the pressure transducer/switch 9 detecting the presence of a person in the seated position.
Patent GB-2385454-A (GB)
Title: Gambling machine
Inventor: SHORT KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A "fruit" type gambling machine has a supplementary game which comprises a display screen 5 and controls. The game involves swapping randomly mixed tiles 6 to form a picture, or in another embodiment, a tile is absent and the resulting space may be used to move an adjacent tile. The time taken to form the correct picture is measured and additional prizes may be awarded accordingly. Controls may be in the form of buttons (not shown) or a touch screen.
Patent GB-2374254-A (GB)
Title: Providing location information to a mobile communication device
Inventor: SHINOHARA MASAHITO
IPC: H04M11/00
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: A mobile telephone that is equipped with both a first communication means for enabling communication via a base station with other telephones and terminals, as well as a second communication means having a standard communication distance of up to 50 meters; and a plurality of wireless communication modules each provided with positional information indicating its own position that can communicate with a mobile telephone by way of the second communication means. A communication link is established between a mobile telephone and a wireless communication module that is installed in the vicinity of the mobile telephone. Positional information is sent from the wireless communication module to the mobile telephone in accordance with a request from the mobile telephone without processing the positional information, and the received positional information is displayed on the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2383564-A (GB)
Title: Continuously variable semi-active suspension system using centrally located sensors
Inventor: MADAU DINU PETRE
IPC: B60G17/019
Filed: 2002-07-01
Abstract: A vehicle suspension system, and in particular an apparatus and method of controlling continuously variable semi-active suspension system comprises a centrally located sensor package 210. Rate sensors measure both pitch and roll. Vertical accelerometers measure bounce. Locating the sensors near the centre not only centralizes the sensors, reducing wiring, but also reduces noise and simplifies calculations by not having to project measurements to the centre of gravity.
Patent GB-2374034-A (GB)
Title: Nosepiece nut retainer chuck
Inventor: GADDIS BENJAMIN A
IPC: B23B31/12
Filed: 1998-10-20
Abstract: Chuck 10 for use with a manual or powered driver having a rotatable shaft, the chuck 10 including a nosepiece 58 configured to maintain a nut member 60 in engagement with threads 34 on jaws 18 that are actuated by a nut 60 and sleeve 12 arrangement.
Patent GB-2380076-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the high voltage testing of insulated conductors and oscillator circuit for use with same
Inventor: CLINTON HENRY
IPC: H04B3/46
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: An insulation tester (10) and oscillator circuit for use in same includes a transformer (12) including a primary winding (14) and at least one secondary winding (16, 18, 20) to be coupled across an external load such as an electrode (25). First and second bipolar junction transistors (26, 28) are connected in a "push-pull" operating mode and coupled to the primary winding (14) of the transformer (12) for producing a high frequency voltage. The primary winding (14) has two ends (29,31) each respective one of which is coupled to a respective one of the collectors of the first and second bipolar junction transistors (26, 28). First and second field effect transistors (52, 54) are respectively coupled in parallel with the first and second bipolar junction transistors (26, 28). An actuator for activating the first and second field effect transistors (52,54) to respectively conduct substantially synchronously with the first and second bipolar junction transistors (26, 28) shortly after start-up is provided, whereby the majority of current is shunted through the field effect transistors (52, 54).
Patent GB-2380943-A (GB)
Title: Flocked endodontic file
Inventor: FISCHER DAN E
IPC: A61C5/02
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: An endodontic file 70 comprising a shank 76, the outer surface of this shank 76 having:<BR> at least one abrasive surface segment 78 with edges for scraping; and at least one flocked surface segment 80, wherein the flocked surface 80 is formed of multiple fibres of e.g. nylon, polyester, polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylic, tungsten or titanium. An alternative embodiment lacks the abrasive surface segment.
Patent GB-2382642-A (GB)
Title: Filter for a laundry dryer
Inventor: COLOMBERA GIOVANNI
IPC: D06F58/22
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A filter 4 comprises a plurality of filter elements 5, 6 having different filtration characteristics mounted in frames 7, 8 that are rotatably connected together by a pin 9 which engages both of the frames 7, 8. The filter 4 is inserted into a slot 3 in a door (1, fig 1) of a laundry dryer. The different characteristics of the filter elements 5, 6 may be defined by different mesh sizes. Pin 9 may be in the centre of side 13, or may be in a corner (fig 3) of the frames 7, 8. An internal wall (16, fig 3) of the door may have hexagonally shaped holes (17) disposed in adjacent parallel rows but offset from the next row (fig 4).
Patent GB-2382232-A (GB)
Title: High voltage electrical packaging box structure
Inventor: TAKEDOMI HARUMI
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A high voltage electrical packaging box structure includes a box body, and high voltage electric parts <B>5, 7 and 8</B> which are accommodated in the box body <B>70</B>. In the high voltage electrical packaging box, interposing members <B>200-203</B> which are formed using expandable resin are disposed between the box body and high voltage electric parts. Air may be passed through the inside of the box body so as to cool down the high voltage electric part placed in the box body. The terminals of the high voltage electric parts may be covered by the interposing member to prevent electric shocks and the members <B>200-203</B> also reduce the risk of damage to the parts <B>5, 7 and 8</B>.
Patent GB-2398821-A (GB)
Title: Workmen's safety devices for use with fixed track
Inventor: TURNEY KEITH MARTIN
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A safety clip for a line traveller (Fig 1) and a safety brake (Fig 11) for use in fall arrest systems are disclosed. The safety clip 1 comprises a body 2 and a jaw 5 pivotably mounted thereon for movement between an open position in which the track can pass between hook 3 and jaw 5, and a closed position where gap X is narrow enough to prevent this but allows passage over the mounting arms of the track. A cam 6 is rotatably mounted on body 2, which when rotated to the position shown, overcomes the bias to the open position of the jaw 5 and two through holes, one in the cam and the other in the body, are then aligned for the passage of a carabiner to which the workman is attached, and which prevents opening of gap X. The safety brake is for use with a vertical track 46 such that downward pressure on lever 50 via a carabiner through hole 53 forces, by action of a cam on lever 50, brake shoe 56 against track 46. A gravity actuated switch 80 falls as shown so that tooth 81 engages notch 82 in member 59 so that upward force on lever 50 does not actuate the brake but downward force does, and because of switch 80, the safety brake may be installed either way up.
Patent GB-2389379-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for perforating a well
Inventor: HROMAS JOE C
IPC: E21B43/116
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A perforating gun 12 comprises a gun string 16 having at least two sections 18, whereby each section 18 is individually deployed,a deployment string 22, a connector assembly 28 to join each pair of sections 18 such that the gun string 16 can carry compressive and tensile loads. This allows the assembling of guns downhole of any desired length, and for the entire string to be removed after firing. A further aspect of this invention is the connector assembly 28 for use in connecting the adjacent sections, whereby the connector assembly 28 comprises an upper portion 30 having a housing 32, an upper ring 34 disposed within the housing 32, and an upper ballistic transfer member 38, and a lower portion 40 having a lower ring 46, a threaded profile 44 in the lower portion 40, and a lower ballistic transfer member 48. The connector assembly 28 is designed so that when the threaded profile 44 mates the upper ring 34, the unidirectional threaded profile 44 prevents the connector assembly becoming unlocked, therefore allowing the gun string 16 to carry tensile loads.
Patent GB-2391364-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus to monitor use of a program
Inventor: MITCHELL BRADLEY
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus to monitor the use of a software program. A monitoring program authorizes a monitored program to execute for a given time interval. The time interval is software-specific and is retrieved from an authorization table relating time intervals to softwares. Usage time is monitored and sent to a monitoring program. Cost is determined using the cumulative usage time.
Patent GB-2395389-A (GB)
Title: Image scanner with repeated scan of zoomed image area.
Inventor: RUSSON VIRGIL KAY
IPC: H04N1/393
Filed: 2003-10-01
Abstract: A document scanning method comprises displaying or rendering a scanned image R111 and, upon user request, zooming or magnifying a portion of the image R117 and then further scanning R123 this zoomed, magnified image area from the original document. Thus, a zoomed or magnified part of the image is refreshed or re-scanned directly from the document, improving image quality of the selected image region. The optical scanning system may comprise an electronic controller to process image data and magnify an image subset using software zooming methods. Repeated zooms of the document image may be done, each being refresh scanned from the document, and the re-scan that provides the least degraded, best image may be selected and stored.
Patent GB-2406792-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for emitting a chemical agent as a vapour
Inventor: BUTLER MARTIN
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: Apparatus for emitting a chemical agent as a vapour comprises a base 17 which is formed with a socket into which a cartridge 16 fits. The cartridge has a battery compartment 22, a reservoir 24 containing the chemical agent in liquid form, a wick 26 in communication with the chemical agent, and an emanator 28 carried by the wick and located outside of the reservoir. On the base is mounted a motor 18 which in turn has mounted on it a fan 20 to impel air over the emanator. The emanator has two generally planar surfaces, transverse to the axis of the wick over which air flows. Within the base unit is contained a simple electronic (PCB) timing circuit to control the motor. The user controls the motor through switch 21. This has off, regular and boost positions, which give vapour outputs described as low (or passive), medium and high. The apparatus comprises a decorative cover 4, which is provided with a number of curved air inlet channels 6. A method of using the apparatus, and the cartridge 16 are also claimed.
Patent GB-2394230-A (GB)
Title: Copper alloy containing bismuth
Inventor: FUJITA MASAHITO
IPC: C22C9/04
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: An alloy comprising (in % by weight): 15-25 % zinc, 4.2-10 % bismuth, 2-7 % manganese, 1-3 % silicon, optionally 0.05-0.3 % selenium and/or optionally 0.01-0.2 % boron, with the balance being copper and impurities. The alloy has a microstructure composed of an alpha-single phase matrix, in which is distributed a eutectic structure of the alpha-phase and a Mn-Si compound and particles of bismuth. The alloy may be heat treated in the range 350-600 {C to age the alloy and provide a Vickers hardness of 120-180. The alloy may be used as a sliding bearing.
Patent GB-2395814-A (GB)
Title: Brand management system
Inventor: MILLER GORDON JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-10-27
Abstract: A brand management system for ensuring consistent use of a company's branding comprising; a database of brand images, a set of brand rules, a controller operable to enable creation of branded material, such as a new shop frontage design, using images from the brand image database used in accordance with the brand rules, and a user interface enabling a user to interact with the controller to design branded material.
Patent GB-2396500-A (GB)
Title: Method of correcting radar misalignment
Inventor: IBRAHIM FAROOG ABDEL-KAREEM
IPC: G01S13/931
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: A method is disclosed for identifying a vehicle mounted radar requiring alignment. The identification method comprises determining the misalignment angle of the radar 34 and comparing the misalignment angle with a misalignment threshold value 36 whereby an alignment notice or warning is provided 40 if the misalignment angle exceeds the threshold value. In a further embodiment, a means for adjusting the alignment of a vehicle mounted radar fixed to a mounting assembly is disclosed, wherein the mounting assembly includes a housing and an adjustment mechanism coupled to the housing. The adjustment method comprises determining a radar misalignment angle 34, consulting a mapping table (Fig 6) having adjustment mechanism manipulation values associated with each of a plurality of radar misalignment angles, identify an appropriate adjustment mechanism manipulation for the misalignment angle, and adjusting the adjustment mechanism by the value identified in the mapping table (Fig 6) for the determined radar misalignment value 34.
Patent GB-2398877-A (GB)
Title: Scale
Inventor: LUQUE PHILLIP R
IPC: G01G3/16
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: A scale (20) for use with printers or media sorters comprises a first cavity (32) having a resonant frequency which is alterable with variations in mass of a load applied to the cavity lid (40), and a second cavity (34) to provide a reference resonant frequency. RF signals are applied to the cavities via oscillator input antennas (44, 46) and the resonant frequencies in each cavity are sensed by probe antennas (48, 50) connected to comparator means which produce a difference signal indicative of the mass of the load. The reference cavity compensates for environmental factors such as temperature and humidity which may affect the mass determination. The load is typically the number of sheets of printer media in a media feed tray.
Patent GB-2403036-A (GB)
Title: Financial planning tool
Inventor: REYNOLDS DAMON
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-01-14
Abstract: There is disclosed a computer apparatus incorporating a model component for calculating time series and a user interface component for controlling the model and displaying the time series. The user interface allows events to be defined which are used by the model, by positioning event markers relative to an event schedule graphic. The apparatus may be used as a financial planning tool, in which case the model is a financial model and the events are financial events. Such a planning tool may further incorporate a component to provide planning suggestions based on the model and defined events.
Patent GB-2412255-A (GB)
Title: Testing light emitting elements in a light emitting device
Inventor: HARWOOD IAN
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: A light emitting device 12, incorporating a plurality of electronic light emitting elements 10a, 10b and at least one light sensor 14 wherein the light emitting device is operable to illuminate individual electronic light emitting elements separately, in order to determine the light output of the individual electronic light emitting elements. The light emitting device may be a sign.
Patent GB-2397361-A (GB)
Title: Supporting bracket assembly for a cable or the like
Inventor: LUKE SIMON
IPC: A62B35/04
Filed: 2002-11-29
Abstract: A supporting bracket assembly comprises a base plate (5) for securing to a structure, support means (13) mounted relative to the structure and including stabilising means to stabilise the support means relative to the base plate, and holding means (15) for a cable or the like. The holding means is secured to the support means. Strap means (17) is provided to secure the support means to the base plate, the strap means being arranged in serpentine manner so as to be extensible and to absorb energy when a load is applied to the holding means.