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Patent GB-2370903-A (GB)
Title: A fire detector
Inventor: PENNEY STEVEN JOHN
IPC: G08B29/14
Filed: 2001-01-08
Abstract: A detector 2 for smoke, heat, etc. which has test function circuitry capable of initiating verification of the detector's operation, including testing of the communications path between the detector and the central control unit 22. The test commences when a light sensor at the detector responds to light from a laser pointer, the detector having been activated by a signal from the central control unit 22. The result of the test is indicated by light emitting diodes 24,26 on the detector. One of these diodes 26 may also serve as a light detecting transducer.
Patent GB-2372342-A (GB)
Title: Determination of a credential attribute value of a digital certificate
Inventor: CASASSA-MONT MARCO
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2001-02-17
Abstract: The present invention provides a digital certificate (2, 32), the certificate comprising a credential attribute function (6, 38) associated with a credential attribute property (5, 36), in which the credential attribute function determines the value (12, 44) of the credential attribute property. A corresponding method is also disclosed. The credential attribute property may, for example, be a credit rating which a certificate provider may wish to change over time or an access authorisation to have restricted days. The credential attribute function may be embedded within the certificate as an executable file, using data from outside the certificate.
Patent GB-2366421-A (GB)
Title: Ordering relational database operations according to referential integrity constraints
Inventor: SALO TIMO JUHANI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: Increasing the efficiency of operations (insert, update, and delete) that are to be performed against an arbitrary relational database by automatically ordering these operations according to the referential integrity constraints defined for the affected tables. An ordering algorithm is described which utilizes the relationship information defined between relational tables in the database, described by primary key column to foreign key column pairs, and the integrity rules for these column pairs. The table order to be used for inserts, and for deletes, is determined, 700, 710, and the tuples created by an application program are then clustered by table and operation type, 720 (and Fig. 4). The insert, update, and delete operations are then performed in turn, 730, 740, 750, following the determined table order for the insert and delete operations. The application developer is relieved of the burden of attempting to structure the application in a manner that avoids violating the referential integrity constraints. Batch-mode write operations are possible, thus reducing the number of network round-trips that must be performed.
Patent GB-2366809-A (GB)
Title: Washing and drying machines and dry-cleaning machines
Inventor: NORTH JOHN HERBERT
IPC: D06F43/08
Filed: 2000-03-23
Abstract: A machine for washing and/or cleaning articles comprises a sealable enclosure for containing the articles to which cleaning liquid is to be supplied. The cleaning liquid is heated to a high temperature and forced into the enclosure under high pressure as finely dispersed or diffused droplets forming a mist or vapour. A pressure greater than atmospheric is maintained in the enclosure to force the cleaning liquid into at least the surface if not through and into the very structure of the material from which the articles are formed, so as to assist the cleaning process by producing a quicker and more efficient saturation of the articles by the cleaning liquid. The latter may comprise water and detergent or a dry-cleaning solvent. The cleaning liquid is removed from the articles and the interior of the enclosure by means of a suction pump. If a rinse is required, it is replaced by clean liquid for rinsing, preferably also at higher than atmospheric pressure and if desired also heated to higher than ambient temperatures. The rinsing liquid is also removed from the enclosure by suction. The suction is obtained by a suction pump typically a venturi vacuum pump and this is also employed to create a partial vacuum in the enclosure during a drying phase after the cleaning and, if desired, rinsing stages.
Patent GB-2378033-A (GB)
Title: Electronic badge display device
Inventor: PEARCE DAVID JOHN BENJAMIN
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A wearable electronic badge display device (1), comprising an input (12) for receiving image data, a memory (18) for storing received image data, a display screen (4), e.g. a liquid crystal display screen, for displaying stored image data, and fixing means (2), e.g. a clip, for fixing the badge display device to an object. Generally, the present invention provides the potential for a simple low cost electronic badge display device that may be worn externally on the clothes (6) of a user (8) for other people (10) to see. New image data may be downloaded or otherwise input to the electronic badge (1). In preferred implementations, static images, e.g. text and/or pictures and/or image sequences and/or video or other moving pictures may be stored and displayed. A user may select different images.
Patent GB-2380447-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for applying a spot embossing pattern to a web of multi-ply tissue paper
Inventor: HEIN FERDINAND
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A tissue embossing and laminating device comprises micro-embossing nips formed by anvil rollers 16a, 16b and embossing rollers 14a, 14b, glue application rollers 22, marrying/anvil roller 20 and spot embossing unit 24,26. In use, incoming webs 10, 11 are micro-embossed between rollers 14, 14a, 16 and 16a, glue is applied to embossed web 11 and the webs are assembled into a nested laminate by the nip between rollers 14 and 14a. Roller 20 serves both as a marrying roller to bond the laminate between itself and roller 14b and as an anvil roller with spot embossing roller 26 to spot emboss the bonded laminate. The spot embossing unit is detachable from the main body of the machine and may comprise a single roller on one shaft, a plurality of rollers mounted on a common shaft, or a plurality of independently mounted rollers.
Patent GB-2382761-A (GB)
Title: Door supervisors jacket
Inventor: NUGENT ANSLEY CLIVE
IPC: A41D15/00
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: A door supervisors jacket, in the style of a suit jacket, where the sleeves and quilted lining can be removed for the users comfort during warmer weather. The jacket is made from a washable and durable PV coated nylon, with the sleeves and lining held in place by metal stud fasteners. The buttons of the jacket are protected by a lapel that runs down the front of the jacket covering the buttons, with the lapel stitched at the top and bottom to keep it in place. A clear plastic ID holder is sewn onto the breast of the jacket adjacent to the wearer's left breast, the pocket is accessible from inside the jacket.
Patent GB-2387113-A (GB)
Title: Patient support structures
Inventor: DALY PATRICK NOEL
IPC: A61G5/10
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A patient support structure such as a cushion or mattress comprises a body of supporting foam material 20 encapsulated by sheet material 12,14 such as polyurethane to form a closed chamber 18. Pressure sensors 26 are disposed with the body of supporting foam material and a valve (22) is provided to allow passage of air into and out of the chamber. An output device is connectable to the sensors and provides an audible or visual warning when the pressure sensors experience a predetermined pressure. When a patient is supported by the structure, the valve is opened gradually to allow the expulsion of air from the chamber until the predetermined pressure is reached and the warning signal is provided, at which point the valve is closed. The pressure is set to be the optimum for reducing the risk or occurrence of pressure sores in the patient.
Patent GB-2379651-A (GB)
Title: Load supporting platform
Inventor: HALE RONALD GENE
IPC: B65D19/00
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: This invention provides an article of manufacture such as a pallet for supporting a load. The article can be employed to store a load under static conditions for an extended period of time, and can also serve as a platform for supporting the stored load while the load is being lifted from one location and transported to and placed in another location. The article is comprised of a plurality of separate planar elements (2, 3, 10) which are releasably, but rigidly, connected each to the other to facilitate transport, assembly, repair and replacement of the parts. In one aspect, the article is comprised of a load contacting component (2) only featuring a structural system comprised of spaced ribs (40) providing slots which nest with ribs (16) located in another of the said planar elements (10) forming a structural support. In another aspect, the load contacting component (2) can be releasably attached to another of the said planar elements (3) acting as a base to form a rackable pallet capable of supporting a load in an open rack drive-through storage system. This aspect is achieved by removable leg members (11) mating with parts (55) on the structural insert (10) and parts (80) on the base (3 ) eg by screwed fasteners (37).
Patent GB-2375782-A (GB)
Title: Sand control method and apparatus
Inventor: BIXENMAN PATRICK W
IPC: E21B43/08
Filed: 2000-12-08
Abstract: A well completion is provided to enable sand-control treatment of one or more production zones (42, 44) with only a single trip into a well. In one example arrangement, the completion may include a first (12), second (20) and third (36) packer. The first packer (12) may be attached to a production tubing (40). A first sand screen (16) may be disposed between the first (12) and second (20) packers. A first closing sleeve (14) may be disposed between the first (12) packer and the first (16) sand screen. A first surface controlled flow control device (18) may be disposed between the first sand screen (16) and the second packer (20). A control conduit (38) extending from the earth's surface is sealably passed through the first (12) packer and connected to the first surface controlled flow control device (18). A second sand screen (24) is disposed between the second (20) and third (36) packers. A second closing sleeve (22) may be disposed between the second packer (20) and the second sand screen (24). A second surface controlled flow control device (26) may be connected to the control conduit (38) and disposed between the second sand screen (24) and the third packer (36). The first sand screen (16) may be disposed within the well proximate a first production zone (42) and the second sand screen (24) may be disposed within the well proximate a second production zone (44).
Patent GB-2378304-A (GB)
Title: Electronic display
Inventor: DOE STEVEN CHARLES
IPC: F21Y103/00
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: An electronic display such as a liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. A mobile telecommunications device incorporating the display according to the invention is also disclosed. The electronic display comprises a lightguide 17 and an active display layer component, with the lightguide and the active display layer component being arranged to be in contact to diminish optical interference between the lightguide and the active display layer component. Optical interference is diminished by the contruction. As the lightguide and substrate layer are in contact, the display is thinner than known displays so the telecommunications device can be made smaller, or more space provided for other components. A liquid crystal layer may be provided between two substrates, a polarising layer is located on the other side of each of the substrates, a lightguide located on the top of the apparatus and another substrate on the bottom. Substrates and supporting layers may be combined to produce an even thinner display.
Patent GB-2378520-A (GB)
Title: Method for determining drilling fluid properties downhole during wellbore drilling
Inventor: COOPER IAIN
IPC: G01N33/28
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A method is disclosed for determining the downhole rheological properties of a wellbore fluid. The method includes moving the wellbore fluid through a wellbore tool assembly 12 into a wellbore 14 at a first flow rate. A pressure is measured at a first position P1 proximate a bottom of the wellbore. A pressure is measured at a second position P2 in the wellbore axially separated from the first position. The wellbore fluid is then moved through the wellbore tool assembly at a second flow rate. Measuring pressure at the first and second positions is repeated, and at least one rheological property is determined from the pressure measurements. The rheological property may be, for example, plastic viscosity.
Patent GB-2375827-A (GB)
Title: Alternating current meter with photoelectric digital counter structure
Inventor: HSU CHAO FOU
IPC: G01R22/00
Filed: 2000-02-22
Abstract: An alternating current meter with photoelectric digital counter structure comprises a metal rotary disk (50), a light-emitting element (60), a photosensing element (70), and a signal line (80). The metal rotary disk (50) is provided in a face plate thereof with a vertical through hole (51). The light-emitting element (60) and the photosensing element are located at the positions corresponding to two opposite rotary disk (50). As the metal rotary disk (50) completes one revolution, one light signal emitted by the light-emitting element is received by the photosensing element (70). The light signal is then converted into a digital signal, which is transmitted to an electronic counter or a remote terminal via the signal line (80).
Patent GB-2391856-A (GB)
Title: Font for dispensing beverages
Inventor: BECKETT ROBERT PRENTICE
IPC: G09F23/06
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: A font for dispensing of beverages is substantially composed of a foam material, preferably having an inner layer and an outer layer, the outer layer being a coating layer of a harder composition than the inner layer. Preferably, the font may include a mounting for detachably mounting decorating or display information thereon. The font is adapted to receive at least one tap 12, and may be provided with a removable cover (30, Fig. 3).
Patent GB-2380975-A (GB)
Title: Label-making inkjet printer wherein print imaging is applied by a print head to an adhesive side of a tape-form receptor media
Inventor: LO CLEMENT C
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A label making inkjet printer 11 applies print imaging directly to an adhesive side 16a of a receptor media (e.g. a transparent tape 16) provided in sheet-form and in reel-form in a replaceable cartridge 20. Because inkjet printing is a non-contact printing method, print imaging may be applied to the adhesive side of the tape. In operation, a user 30 manually pulls a segment of tape through the printer while encoding signals 28 detect linear movement of the tape to synchronize operation of an inkjet print head 26 such that as the tape moves past the head print imaging is applied thereto. The printed segment may be severed by a cutter 38 to form a printed adhesive label. Alternatively, the printer (100,Fig. 10) may include a motorized media transport which carries tape-form media (116) on a pair of media transport belts (200,202) past an inkjet print head (126). The resulting adhesive label (116) when applied to a contact surface appears as if printed directly on the surface due to its transparent nature leaving visible only print imaging applied thereto.
Patent GB-2394715-A (GB)
Title: Rubber composition
Inventor: DRIVER TERENCE
IPC: C08L11/00
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: A rubber composition containing no carbon black comprises ethylene-propylene-diene monomer (EPDM) rubber and G-type polychloroprene cured in the presence of a peroxide/metal oxide vulcanising system. The composition is suitable for use in a pharmaceutical drug delivery apparatus, such as an inhaler, using a hydrofluoroalkane propellant. The polychloroprene is preferably neoprene. A filler such as a silica, silicate or ceramic may be present. A co-curing agent such as ethylene glycol methacrylate may also be present as may a plasticiser such as ethylene glycol. Also claimed is a pharmaceutical drug delivery apparatus comprising a rubber component formed from such a rubber composition.
Patent GB-2384078-A (GB)
Title: Multimedia information retrieval and display
Inventor: ENDO SUSUMU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: Paired items of image information and text information correlated to each other are retrieved as information sets. Frequency information on words used in text is extracted from text information in a group of information sets, and text information features are extracted based on frequency information. Text features are used to lay out information sets in a virtual space such that similar pieces of text are located close to each other, and images are displayed at corresponding positions on a screen. Further, important words are extracted from those words extracted from text information in a group of information sets, and those words are laid out in the virtual space in the same manner as with information sets and displayed as labels.
Patent GB-2385617-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for avoiding damage to cables on the exterior of a casing
Inventor: OHMER HERVE
IPC: E21B29/06
Filed: 2003-02-24
Abstract: A method and system for avoid damage to a cable 12 on the exterior of a casing 10. The cable 12 is positioned azimuthally (i.e. in a form of a helix) over a given length of the casing by a use of a index coupling (22, figure 3) for securing the cable 12 azimuthally on the wall of the casing 10. The index coupling (22, figure 3) comprises an orientation slot (34, figure 3) to determine the position of the cable 12 relative to the casing 10. This system determines the position of the cable 12, and avoids a drill tool from damaging the cable 12 whilst drilling though the casing 10 to form another lateral bore.
Patent GB-2394641-A (GB)
Title: Harness Securement Apparatus
Inventor: STABLES KEITH GEORGE
IPC: B62C5/02
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: Apparatus 10 for securing a vehicle to a harness comprising a first member 12 for mounting on a vehicle and a second member 14 for securing to a harness, the second member being movable relative to the first. The vehicle may be a sulky, and the apparatus may be mounted on a shaft (15, fig.5) extending from the sulky. The second member may be connected to the first member through a ball joint 36, and is preferably connected to the harness through a quick hitch clip. As a horse turns out of alignment with the wheels of the sulky, the apparatus may pivot to allow the pulling force of the horse to be trasferred evenly to the wheels. Also claimed is a vehicle comprising such apparaus and a method of securing a vehicle to a harness.
Patent GB-2385771-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent swimwear with water drain
Inventor: KUEN DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An absorbent swimwear garment having a water drain in the crotch area. A drain opening of the water drain is covered with urine insoluble, water soluble material, thereby remaining sealed for initial product use prior to swimming. During initial product use, the absorbent swimwear garment is able to contain urine and bowel movements, just like ordinary diapers and training pants. When the swimwear garment is submersed in swim water, such as pool as lake water, the water soluble material becomes soluble and "opens" the drain, allowing swim water, but not bowel movements, to drain out the bottom of the garment.
Patent GB-2389537-A (GB)
Title: An implant
Inventor: RICHTER PAUL WILHELM
IPC: A61L27/32
Filed: 2002-01-14
Abstract: An artefact which is suitable for use as an implant is provided. The artefact includes a body having at least an outer surface layer of a calcium phosphate-based material. The outer surface layer has a surface area of at least 1,5m2/g. A plurality of micropores are provided in at least the outer surface layer of the body. The micropores have a maximum dimension of up to about 150žm.
Patent GB-2390417-A (GB)
Title: Target system
Inventor: DEHART JIM
IPC: F41J7/00
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A target system provides a unified solution where a plurality of targets are fixed to a base member. This base member allows, for example, easy portability of the plurality of targets as well as provides a mechanism for allowing multiple targets systems to be interconnected and interchanged.
Patent GB-2409041-A (GB)
Title: EDM apparatus for detection of blockages
Inventor: HASTILOW NEIL KENDRICK
IPC: B23H11/00
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: Apparatus and method for inspecting a workpiece with a hole defined therein, the apparatus 10 comprising a housing 30 adapted to receive a pin 20 for insertion into the hole, and a measuring unit 50 to measure either resistance to movement of the pin in the direction of the hole or differential movement between the pin and the housing. The method comprises inserting the pin into the hole and monitoring resistance to movement or differential movement between the pin and the housing, as an indicator of a blockage within the hole and therefore a need for re-machining of the hole. The apparatus and method are of particular application in the field of electrical discharge machining (EDM). The measuring unit 50 is either a strain gauge attached to the pin or a movement sensor. The pin may be an electrode. The method may be automated.
Patent GB-2400491-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor devices
Inventor: BATEY ROBERT M
IPC: H01L23/50
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: A method of electrical parameter monitoring of a semiconductor device 100 which includes a semiconductor die 102 and a package substrate 104. The substrate comprises at least one conductive plane, typically power planes (fig 3:314, 310), ground plane (fig 3: 306) and other planes for example signal planes. The die is connected to the planes via connection structures for example bond wires 106, one of which is disconnected from a conductive plane and connected to an external package connection which is electrically isolated from the plane, for example a solder ball, from where an electrical parameter of the die can be monitored.
Patent GB-2412249-A (GB)
Title: Coupling an electromagnetic signal and a waveguide
Inventor: MANSBRIDGE JOHN
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A method of coupling an electromagnetic signal between an electromagnetic signal source (13) and an electromagnetic waveguide (15), wherein, in use, there is relative movement (12) between the source and the waveguide; the method comprising, at each site where the source is launched into the waveguide, modifying the properties of the waveguide (15) to permit the signal to be coupled (17) into the waveguide; launching the signal into the waveguide; reversing the modification at that site, such that a signal once launched propagates (18) along the waveguide; and repeating the process for each launch site along the waveguide. A coupler suitable for performing this method is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2402218-A (GB)
Title: Orientable sample holder having a zero-point indication, for a microtome
Inventor: THIEM STEFAN
IPC: G01N1/06
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A device for signaling the position of an orientable sample holder for a microtome comprises a drive system (2) for moving the sample holder, the system being arranged in a housing. At least one rotatably mounted spindle (4), and a nut (5) running on the spindle (4), are provided for moving the sample holder in one spatial direction. The nut (5) is equipped with a positioning element (6) identifying a zero position of the holder, and an indicating means (7) is associated with the positioning element (6).