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Patent BR-9917058-A (BR)
Title: Briquedo, jogo interativo e processo de operar um ou mais jogos interativos
Inventor: HAMPTON DAVID MARK
IPC: A63H3/28
Filed: 1999-02-05
Abstract: "BRINQUEDO, JOGO INTERATIVO E PROCESSO DE OPERAR UM OU MAIS JOGOS INTERATIVOS". Um brinquedo interativo muito compacto é provido, o qual provê uma interação aparente altamente inteligente e semelhante à vida real com seu usuário. O brinquedo pode ter várias formas de uma pequena criatura como um animal possuindo uma variedade de partes móveis do corpo que têm suas movimentações muito precisamente controladas e coordenadas, de modo a prover o brinquedo com maneirismos da vida real. O brinquedo utiliza sensores para detectar entradas sensórias que ditam as movimentações das partes do corpo em resposta as entradas sensórias. Os sensores permitem também que diversos desses brinquedos interajam um com o outro. As partes do corpo são acionadas para movimentação por um único motor que é relativamente pequeno em termos de seu consumo de energia, dado o grande número de diferentes movimentações que ele energiza. Além disso, o motor é reversível, de modo que as partes do corpo podem ser movidas de uma maneira não-cíclica como na vida real. Para conservação de espaço, um mecanismo de operação de came é provido, o qual é muito compacto com os mecanismos de came para todas as partes operadas de um único e pequeno eixo de controle do mecanismo de operação de came, por exemplo, aproximadamente com 2,54 cm de extensão, acionado para rotação pelo único motor de baixa potência.
Patent CH-522571-A (CH)
Title: Prevention of caking during manufacture of cement - clinker
Inventor: PETER ELKJAER
IPC: F27B7/20
Filed: 1967-08-03
Abstract: Cement raw meal contng. alkali and/or chlorine cpds. is burnt in a rotary kiln; the dust-laden gases pass through a suspension preheater of raw material and a small quantity (pref. 5-15%) of dust is removed as or just after the gases leave the kiln with out appreciable loss of gas. The dust removal takes place through a gap, between the kiln and the preheater, or through a hole in the bottom of the preheater or both. The dust, which is rich in alkali and chlorine previously condensed on particles of raw material and led to clogging.
Patent GB-2343209-A (GB)
Title: Single-phase annulus-operated sliding sleeve
Inventor: ORZECHOWSKI DIANA L
IPC: E21B34/00
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: A sliding sleeve is provided to control the flow of fluids through a tubular conduit. The sliding sleeve may include a housing having a longitudinal bore, at least one annulus pressure port, and at least one fluid flow port. An inner sleeve is disposed for axial movement within the longitudinal bore of the housing, and includes at least one fluid flow port for sealably cooperating with the fluid flow port in the housing to control the flow of fluids through the tubing string. A piston is associated with the inner sleeve and the housing. The piston is initially releasably secured to the housing. The sliding sleeve is initially provided with the fluid flow ports in a closed position, and is actuated by applying annulus pressure to the piston through the at least one annulus pressure port in the housing. The annulus pressure releases the piston from the housing and forces the piston and inner sleeve upwardly to establish fluid communication through the fluid flow ports.
Patent GB-2358156-A (GB)
Title: Stapler
Inventor: HUANG BAO RUH
IPC: B25C5/16
Filed: 2000-01-11
Abstract: A stapler includes a base with a magazine and an arm respectively connected to the base. A positioning plate is received in the magazine and a first spring connected between the positioning plate and the magazine. A pusher is slidably engaged with the positioning plate and a connection plate is connected to the pusher. The connection plate is slidably connected between the arm and the magazine. A protrusion extends from the magazine and a positioning hook extends from the positioning plate so that a second spring has one end connected to the pusher and the second spring goes around the protrusion on the magazine, and the other end of the second spring is engaged with the positioning hook. The second spring will not be exposed when loading staples and the second spring does not occupy the space of the magazine.
Patent GB-2343069-A (GB)
Title: An on-chip higher-to-lower voltage input stage
Inventor: HUGHES PETER
IPC: H03H11/24
Filed: 1998-06-30
Abstract: The present invention concerns an input stage of an integrated circuit comprising first and second voltage dividers that are used to divide an input voltage and a reference voltage. The input voltage capable of having a value greater than that which is used to supply the voltage dividers. The voltage dividers providing divided output voltages that are used to control a comparator that produces an amplified digital output voltage.
Patent GB-2344968-A (GB)
Title: A method and an arrangement relating to functions in a telecommunication network
Inventor: LAIHO KEIJO TAPIO
IPC: H04M3/487
Filed: 1998-09-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed of enabling suppression of notification signals during a telephone connection between an originating subscriber and a priority destinating subscriber, both being connected to a telephone network. The notification signals, resulting from a connection attempt from a notifying subscriber to the originating subscriber, are suppressed by monitoring destination subscriber numbers dialed by the originating subscriber, whereby a dialed priority destination subscriber activates the suppression of the notification signals.
Patent GB-2360693-A (GB)
Title: Cucumber shredder
Inventor: WALLIS PAUL NICHOLAS
IPC: B26D3/18
Filed: 2000-03-28
Abstract: A cucumber shedder comprising a grid of stainless steel blades 5 with a square central blade for removal of the seed-containing centre of the fruit. The blades 5 are mounted in a square plastic mould 4 and inserted into the body 6. Cylinders 2, 3 are attached to the mould 4 and the body 6 and when the vegetable is placed into the cylinder the plunger 1 is utilised to push the cucumber through the mould 4, the blades 5 and the body 6 thereby removing the seed whilst also shedding the cucumber.
Patent GB-2348348-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method of sending messages in a communication system
Inventor: VASELL JESPER
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 1998-11-30
Abstract: A distributed communication system comprising a number of nodes, comprising a number of resources, which nodes are interconnected by an interconnection network. Distributed applications are executed through sending messages between resources in said nodes. The resources are categorized into a number of function types wherein resources grouped into one and the same function type are functionally equivalent at least to a given extent so that a number of function type instances are provided for each function type. Each node comprises information holding means (11) keeping information about which function type instances correspond to a given function type and distribution functions (12) associated with said information holding means (11) for selecting a receiving function type instance among the available instances. A resource sending a message only has to give the function type as address information and the distribution function (12) selects which function type instance will be the receiver.
Patent GB-2368075-A (GB)
Title: Staircase with adjustable treads
Inventor: HOUSTON MICHAEL GEORGE
IPC: E04F11/025
Filed: 2000-07-08
Abstract: A staircase for D I Y installation has treads whose angle is adjustable so that they may be set horizontal, whatever the angle of installation of the stringers. Bolts (Fig A) are then tightened, and optionally further screws may be used for reinforcement: a hand rail may also be fitted.
Patent GB-2366159-A (GB)
Title: Reed-Solomon/trellis decoding
Inventor: JIN GARY QU
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A decoder for use with a stream of data which has been convolutionally and Reed-Solomon encoded is provided. The decoder has a trellis decoder for performing at least one iteration for decoding the stream of data. The Reed-Solomon decoder is provided for further decoding the encoded stream of data after the trellis decoder is stopped, the Reed-Solomon decoder including syndrome calculating means for calculating syndromes after each iteration of the trellis decoder. The decoder also includes control means for stopping the trellis decoder from performing another iteration when all of the syndromes calculated in the syndrome calculation means are zero.
Patent GB-2358115-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for remote printing of duplication resistent documents
Inventor: BRAUDAWAY GORDON WESLEY
IPC: H04N1/44
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A communication link is provided between a certified document owner and a remote printing station. The printing station is provided with a leaf of special paper and determines whether the leaf is legitimate by comparing a representative number and its encrypted version (encrypted using a first key) at locations on the leaf Extra hidden data may also be provided on the leaf for checking its authenticity. The printing station transmits the representative number and its encrypted version to the certified document owner who can also perform the authenticity check. The certified document owner appends a document with the representative number, computes a digitally signed version of the appended document (using a second key) and transmits the document and the signed version to the printing station for printing. As such, further unauthorised prints of this document as well as copies of this document can be recognized as non-authentic. The printer used does not need to be specialised with security controls.
Patent GB-2357295-A (GB)
Title: Tablet for aiding disposal
Inventor: RUSSELL JEREMY COLIN
IPC: B09C1/08
Filed: 2000-10-11
Abstract: The dissolution of an ostomy bag (20) or other article intended to be disposed of in the flush of a water closet (14) is aided by addition of a tablet 1. The tablet has an inner portion 10 which may comprise a strong alkali or acid and an outer covering 11 which is non-irritant and may comprise a water softener and a surfactant. The covering 11 completely encloses the acid or alkali in order that it can be handled safely.
Patent GB-2368247-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for regulating process state control messages
Inventor: GILBERT ALAN
IPC: H04L47/30
Filed: 2000-10-18
Abstract: In a data processing system, the flow of messages specifying the states of various processes in the system, e.g. the level of an input queue associated with a processor, is regulated using a queue 17 and a current state register 21 which maintains a list of the current states of each process, e.g. "empty" or "filling up" or "full". Whenever a process state message such as a flow control message arrives, the new state of that process is written into the register and an item identifying the process is placed in the queue if a process pending flag memory 25 indicates that an item does not already exist for this process. When an item reaches the front of the queue, the current state of the corresponding process is read from register and used to generate an output flow control message. In this way, the invention regulates flow control messages whilst ensuring the latest control information is communicated. In further embodiments the queue is modified to cope with flow control messages of differing priorities and the processes are grouped into sets to reduce memory requirements.
Patent GB-2372814-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable water volume indicator apparatus
Inventor: HUTCHINSON ALAN
IPC: G01F23/02
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: A volume indicator apparatus 10 comprises indicator members 12 which are adjustable and movable upon the exterior of a fluid containing vessel such that the members 12 indicate chosen volumes of fluid determined by a user of the apparatus 10. The indicator means 12 are externally visible and are normally set with regard to a discretionary volume such as a mug or cup by the user rather than standard fluid volumes. A typical application for the indicator apparatus 10 is with a kettle (30 and 60 Figs 2 and 4 respectively).
Patent GB-2374152-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for detecting a change in fluid flow
Inventor: ANDERSON ALAN
IPC: G01F1/52
Filed: 2001-04-07
Abstract: Apparatus 1 for detecting a change of flow rate of a fluid being pumped through a pipe 2, the apparatus 1 comprises a cylindrical chamber 4, alarm means 8 and a vent valve 10 located at a distal end of the chamber 4. The lower end of the chamber 4 is formed with a port 7 that extends through the wall of the pipe 2 such that the inner region of the chamber 4 is in fluid communication with the pipe 2 via the port 7. The fluid sensor 6 may be a solid state liquid level switch such as an optical liquid level switch. The fluid sensor 6 is in communication with the alarm means 8. Downstream of the chamber 4 is a fluid pump 12. In use the fluid pump 12 transfers the fluid 14 in direction 16 through the pipe 2.
Patent GB-2360308-A (GB)
Title: Treatments for cutting from offshore rigs
Inventor: LIMIA JOSE M
IPC: C09K23/42
Filed: 1999-10-22
Abstract: The invention provides a method for treating marine cuttings, preferably <I>in situ</I>, so that the cuttings can be discharged back into marine waters without causing oxygen depletion of marine sediment. In a preferred embodiment, the treatment emulsifies and then encapsulates free hydrocarbons in the marine cuttings.
Patent GB-2369215-A (GB)
Title: Memory device and Reed Solomon decoder including the memory device
Inventor: KWON HYUNG-JOON
IPC: G06F11/10
Filed: 2001-07-03
Abstract: A memory device employs multiple dual-bank RAMs to allow simultaneous write/read operations. The memory may be utilized in a high-speed block pipelined Reed-Solomon decoder Fig 1 for temporarily storing input codewords during pipelined processing. A memory controller 300, Fig 3 enables writing to and reading from the dual-bank RAMs 310, 320, 330 during each of successive frame periods such that each bank of the dual-bank RAMs is read every given number of frame periods and is written every same given number of frame periods, and such that a read bank is contained in a different one of the dual-bank RAMs than is a write bank in each of the successive frame periods.
Patent GB-2378301-A (GB)
Title: Personal object recognition system for visually impaired persons
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2001-07-31
Abstract: A system for identifying living entities and/or inanimate objects , comprising a digital video camera 10 mounted in a pair of dark glasses 12 worn by the user. The digital video camera 10 transmits a digital video signal to a portable computer 16 running an image analysis program in which are stored details of the objects to be recognised. The system also stores a unique audible or tactile signal associated with a particular object. Upon identifying an object or entity with the field of view the corresponding audible signal is played in stereo through ear pieces 18 worn by the user. The present invention provides an object recognition system for use by blind and partially sighted people.
Patent GB-2366375-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus typically for treating cyto- or histological specimens
Inventor: THIEM STEFAN
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: An apparatus for treating, e.g. cytological or histological specimens, has multiple processing stations and a transport device for delivering the objects into and out of the processing stations and is characterized in that at least one running-water station 1 typically with an inflow 2 and an outflow 3 is provided as a processing station.
Patent GB-2363582-A (GB)
Title: Golf club support
Inventor: KYRWOOD WILLIAM STEPHEN
IPC: A63B55/00
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A golf club supporting device (10), where each club (18) comprises a shaft (21) and a head (19). The support (10) includes a base member (13) and a plurality of dividers (16) that extend outwardly from the base member (13). At least one divider (16) has a concave face (22) and an adjacent divider (16) has a generally oppositely facing convex face (23). The dividers (16) are positioned so as to define therebetween a space (17) for receiving a club head (19).
Patent GB-2368620-A (GB)
Title: Joint between tubular members used in a substructure for an offshore platform
Inventor: MOODY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A joint between two tubular members (11, 11a) used in a substructure for an offshore platform comprises two end connection elements (121, 125) co-axial with and attached to co-operating ends of the two tubular members (11, 11a). There are intermediate members (131, 132) adapted for connection to each other or to the end connection elements (121, 125) by bolts or the like loaded in shear.
Patent GB-2386565-A (GB)
Title: An automated gaming machine
Inventor: ROONEY JOHNATHAN PAUL
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: An automated gaming machine comprises a video display unit attached to a central processor m so that information may be transferred between the two. The system may be used to bet on the outcome of live events. Preferably the visual display unit has a touch screen e for input. The user may place bets on the out come of a particular event using cash or a credit or debit card, with any winnings being paid in the form of cash or a credit to an account.
Patent GB-2368164-A (GB)
Title: Ship-charter contracting sytstem, server and database for the system, and ship-charter contract aiding method
Inventor: WATANABE MASAO
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A ship-charter contract aiding system characterized by comprising: a ship-charterer network terminal (27) owned by a charterer; an owner network terminal (28) owned by a ship owner; a database (25) for storing predetermined information necessary for a ship-charter contract, information inputted by said ship charterer and information inputted by said ship owner; and a server (24) for aiding the conclusion of the ship-charter contract by forming a predetermined information inputting screen or an information displaying screen on the basis of the information inputted from said owner network terminal (28) and the information stored in the database (25) and by displaying them individually properly at the ship-charterer network terminal (27) and the owner network terminal (28).
Patent GB-2383744-A (GB)
Title: A Carrying strap
Inventor: BRITTAIN STEPHEN ALEXANDER
IPC: A45F5/10
Filed: 2002-01-08
Abstract: A carrying aid comprises a hook 12 at one end of a strap, the strap having a fastener 13 at a mid-portion thereof which in use locates in the base of the hand, the distal end 14 of the strap spaced from the hook being engageable with the fastener to form an adjustable length strap which passes around the back of a user's wrist. That portion of the strap between the fastener and the distal end of the strap can be broadened to increase the load transmitting area to the back of a user's wrist wrist and the inner surface of the strap adjacent to the wrist may be padded 112. The fastener can comprise a stud on the mid-portion of the strap engageable with a plurality spaced holes 15 in the distal portion of the strap. The hook can comprise an elongate u-shaped channel having one side formed integrally with the strap and may be formed by the end of the strap being turned back of itself. The edges of the hook may be chamfered. The carrying aid may formed as a single moulding. In use, the carrying aid reduces the discomfort associated with carrying heavily-laden bags held by flexible handles such as shopping bags.
Patent GB-2367248-A (GB)
Title: Applicator for reflexotherapy
Inventor: LYAPKO NICOLAI GRIGORIEVICH
IPC: A61H11/00
Filed: 2000-07-13
Abstract: Disclosed is an applicator which can be used for reflexotherapy in health-care institutions or at home and is comprised of an elastic base (1) fitted with needles (2) which have an enlarged potion (3) on one end and a tip (4) on the other end, whereby said needles are secured to the base (1) at the enlarged potions (3) thereof and protrude externally with their tips (4). The novelty of the applicator is in that the elastic base (1) is integral, formed as a whole in the direction of thickness and comprising either one layer or two bonded and integral layers, and in that the needles (2) are installed with the enlarged potions thereof (3) embedded in the body of the base (1) and held therein during the forming of the integral base. The outer surface of the support (1) can comprise protrusions surrounding the needles, whereby said needles can be tapered in the direction from the enlarged portion towards the tip and be wedge-shaped, i.e. have the shape of a thumbtack or a nail. Moreover, the elastic base (1) can have the shape of one or several coaxial hollow rollers, whereby a gap exists between the abutments of adjacent rollers.
Patent GB-2387164-A (GB)
Title: Footplate for use in lifts
Inventor: ZAPPA ROBERTO
IPC: B66B13/30
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A footplate (10) for lifts, in particular for doors of cabins and floors of passenger and service lifts comprising a first section (12), a second or intermediate section (14) joined to the first section (12) and an upper section (16) at least partly attached to the intermediate section (14) at one end.
Patent GB-2377093-A (GB)
Title: Electrical bus system
Inventor: ROSS STEVEN L
IPC: H01R25/14
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: An electrical bus system maximizes the distance that electrical current must travel from one bus to an adjacent bus before a short can occur by placing the buses 18-24 at the top portion of upside down U-shaped channels within the insulator, fig. 2, and connecting the adjacent U-shaped channels of the insulator at their bottom ends. The ends of the buses are exposed at each end of a bus section, fig. 1, with a joint insulator 26 frictionally secured between the bus insulator and housing to provide insulation of the buses at the end of the bus section. Adjacent bus sections are joined using a snap-on connector (28), figure 5, not shown, providing electrical connection between corresponding buses and adjacent bus sections. A connector, figure 8, may be used to attach a load 82 to the bus. The bus may be organised with a neutral line 20 between adjacent phase lines 18, 22 of a 3-phase system.
Patent GB-2387486-A (GB)
Title: Planar antenna including a feed line of predetermined length
Inventor: YOON JONG CHEOL
IPC: H01Q5/10
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A planar inverted F antenna (PIFA) 20 comprises a shorting pin 24 and a feed arrangement coupled to an external circuit in which the feed arrangement includes a feed pin 25 and a feed line 26 of predetermined length. The feed line 26 may be arranged spaced from the radiating patch element 22 such that it provides impedance matching and / or a resonant loop element. The length and area of the feed line 26 may be adjusted to vary the inductance and / or capacitance associated with the feed line. The radiating patch 22 may include a U-shaped slot S. The conductive elements may be formed in conjunction with one or more dielectric layers 21. The triple structure of the feed line 26, slot S and radiating patch 22 provides an antenna which resonates at different frequency bands which may also be compact, light and multi-functional.
Patent GB-2394290-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for counting ions in a sample
Inventor: GORBUNOV BORIS ZACHAR
IPC: G01N27/64
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: Ions in a flow sample (1) are counted by colliding the ions with a numerical excess of uncharged aerosol particles (3) in air in a mixing chamber (2), to transfer respective charges from the ions to charge individual aerosol particles. The mixed gases are passed through a separating chamber (5) subjected to an electric field from opposing electrodes to direct the charged aerosol particles to impinge upon a particle counter (7). Nano particles, clusters or molecules may be used instead of aerosol particles, and the counter may be an optical or condensation particle counter or nephelometer. The method enables very low concentrations of ions in a gas to be counted.