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Patent GB-2363606-A (GB)
Title: Thiol- ammonium salts from silanes
Inventor: AGOSTINI GIORGIO
IPC: C07F7/18
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: The present invention relates to siloxy containing salts of the formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=29 WI=136 LX=518 LY=881 TI=CF> <PC>wherein each R<SP>1</SP> and R<SP>2</SP> are alkoxy or alkyls; R<SP>3</SP> is alkoxy; each R<SP>4</SP> is alkylene, arylene, alkyl substituted arylene,   G  R<SP>5</SP>  G  O  G  R<SP>6</SP>  G   or   G  R<SP>5</SP>  G  NH  G  R<SP>7</SP>  G  ; R<SP>5</SP> and R<SP>7</SP> are alkylene, arylene or alkyl substituted arylene; R<SP>6</SP> is alkylene, arylene, alkyl substituted arylenes or alkenylene; and x is an integer of from 0 to 7. These salts are useful as coupling agents in rubber compositions for coupling rubber and silica fillers.
Patent GB-2375011-A (GB)
Title: Provision of location data to mobile computing or communications device
Inventor: LOUGHRAN STEPHEN A
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: Providing a mapping between an exact location and an approximate location of a computing or communication device. The device sends a composite message to an intermediate server, which message comprises the return address of the device and the encrypted exact location of the device. The intermediate server associates the return address of the device with a disguised identity known only to the intermediate server and sends a composite message to a mapping server, which message comprises the disguised identity associated with the device and the encrypted exact location of the device. The mapping service decrypts the exact location of the device, maps the exact location of the device to an approximate location of the device, encrypts the approximate location of the device and sends a composite message to the intermediate server, which message comprises the encrypted approximate location of the device and the disguised identity of the device. The intermediate server associates the disguised identity with the return address of the device and sends a message to the device which message comprises the encrypted approximate location of the device and the device decrypts the approximate location of the device.
Patent GB-2362333-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment process for heavy oil recovery
Inventor: KRESNYAK STEVE
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: The invention relates to an efficient water distillation process and apparatus used in thermal recovery of heavy oil which minimizes fouling and scaling in said equipment. In one embodiment of the invention steam generator 125 feed water is collected in tank 110. Conditioned water from tank 110 is pumped by feed pumps 115 to steam generator 125. Steam separator 130 may be provided to separate saturated steam 135 from liquid phase 140. Waste energy stream is delivered to water distillation unit 180. High pressure steam 135 is injected into reservoir 145 through bore 150.Production fluids are transferred from the surface to oil recovery facility 165. Heavy oil is removed. Produced water 175 is treated in unit 180 which recovers 80-100% of water 175 as pure distilled water 100. Also disclosed are variations on the above process.
Patent GB-2364004-A (GB)
Title: Chuck with detents
Inventor: HUGGINS MARK S
IPC: B23B31/173
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A chuck includes a generally cylindrical body 24 and a plurality of jaws 160 reciprocally disposed in the body in communication with a central bore in the body. A first detent 174 extends radially into the central bore and is releasable in a radially outward direction. Upon insertion of an elongated tool shaft having a polygonal cross section into the bore so that a groove in the tool shaft is aligned with the first detent, the first detent engages the groove and axially retains the tool shaft. Upon movement of the jaws so that the jaw faces engage flat sides of the tool shaft, the jaws rotationally retain the tool shaft. The first detent may be located in the body or the jaws.
Patent GB-2381050-A (GB)
Title: A pipe coupling including an integral polymeric sealing ring and end cap
Inventor: REID DAVID
IPC: F16L17/035
Filed: 2001-10-18
Abstract: A pipe coupling 13 comprises a tubular body 14 defining a socket 15 to receive the end 25 of a pipe 26 and an end cap 1 attached to the outer end of the body 14. The end cap 1 has an integral sealing ring 2 of thermoplastic elastomer having a head portion 9 for sealing between the pipe end 25 and the socket 15. The head portion 9 includes two sealing elements 10, 11 that are relatively divergent in an axial direction leading away from the entry end of the socket 15 to form an annular groove 12. The head portion 9 is compressed on insertion of the pipe end 25 so that the two seal elements 10, 11 respectively effect seals with the pipe end and the socket 25, 15. Compression of the head portion 9 is assisted by the provision of the groove 12 between the seal elements 10, 11.
Patent GB-2381852-A (GB)
Title: A stop for a foot pedal
Inventor: MAENNLE ERIK
IPC: B60T7/06
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A stop for a foot pedal pivotally mounted in a casing, comprises a substantially cylindrical element 32, a shoulder formed by the element and an offset peg 31, the shoulder engaging one side of the casing adjacent an aperture receiving the peg to prevent axial movement of the stop in one direction, means 35 engagable with the opposite side of the casing to prevent movement in the other axial direction, and a toothed element 37 engagable with teeth on the opposite side of the casing to prevent rotational movement of the stop about its axis.
Patent GB-2370575-A (GB)
Title: Modified asphalt cement composition
Inventor: COLVIN HOWARD ALLEN
IPC: C08J11/22
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A modified asphalt cement is comprised of (i) 90 to 99 weight percent asphalt; (ii) 1 to 10 weight percent of a polydiene rubber comprised of repeat units derived from a conjugated diene monomer and sulfur. Also claimed is an asphalt concrete comprised of (A) 90 to 99 weight percent of an aggregate and (B) 1 to 10 weight percent of a modified asphalt cement comprised of (i) 90 to 99 weight percent asphalt; (ii) 1 to 10 weight percent of a polydiene rubber comprised of repeat units derived from a conjugated diene monomer and sulfur. Further disclosed is a process for preparing a modified asphalt cement which comprises (1) blending 1 to 10 parts by weight of a polydiene rubber comprised of repeat units derived from a conjugated diene monomer and sulfur into 90 to 99 parts by weight of asphalt at a temperature within the range of 130{ to 230{C to produce a polymer-asphalt blend; and (2) mixing 0.1 to 3 parts by weight of sulfur into the blend to produce the modified asphalt cement.
Patent GB-2378512-A (GB)
Title: Increased throughput analysis of small compounds using multiple temporally spaced injections
Inventor: MANSFIELD ELAINE S
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2000-07-11
Abstract: The apparatus and method of the present invention disclose a system in which multiple injections may be made into a capillary array. The injections are spaced in time with each injection followed by an interval of electrophoresis. Once all samples are loaded into the capillaries, continuous electrophoresis and detection is used to separate and detect target compounds within the sample. The interval between injections is matched to the target compound migration rate to be sufficient to allow the target compounds to be detectably separated when the compounds reach the detector.
Patent GB-2376736-A (GB)
Title: A bayonet connector with a sprung shut off valve
Inventor: BROWN ROLAND GEOFFREY
IPC: F16L37/252
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A bayonet connector for domestic water pipes comprises two sections, one section having a valve 4 which is closed when the sections are disconnected. The valve 4 has a perforated valve cage 6 and a spring 5 against which an actuator 7 pushes when the sections are connected. A transverse pipe may be connected (fig 2). The sections are sealed by a rubber O ring 2 and a pressure spring 3 in a groove in one section. The connector may be used to connect a radiator.
Patent GB-2375386-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle lighting apparatus
Inventor: HAYAMI TOSHIHISA
IPC: F21Y101/00
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A vehicle lighting apparatus comprises lamp deflection angle controlling means 2 for controlling changes in a deflection angle of a lamp 30 corresponding to travelling conditions; and deflection angle detection means 48 for detecting the deflection angle of the lamp. The lamp deflection angle controlling means comprises a reference angular position setting means 31 for setting the deflection angle of the lamp to a predetermined reference angular position when the deflection angle of the lamp cannot be detected in an adaptive front-lighting system (AFS) by the abnormality detection means 203. When such a malfunction is detected the said reference position is obtained by rotating a motor 45 for deflecting the lamp in one direction to a locked state, and from this locked state rotating by the given amount in the reverse direction.
Patent GB-2389694-A (GB)
Title: A player-configurable gaming machine
Inventor: MURRAY STEVE
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A player is presented with an award display incorporating an array of symbols 1 and an image of the "reels" 2 and is given the option to customise the game. The player can decide to play with a full set of symbols and awards 1 or to select a sub-set by removing certain symbols or awards by pressing on the symbols required on the "award selector" 3. With all awards selected, the machine will play "as normal", but as awards are deleted, the statistical probability of remaining award(s) being achieved will be re-calculated and implemented. In all cases, the machine will create a reel-band and operational strategy to maintain the overall performance criteria (stated % payback).
Patent GB-2374392-A (GB)
Title: Variable speed transmission with valve controlling supply of fluid to cooling means
Inventor: FRIEDMANN OSWALD
IPC: F16L27/12
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: A variable-speed transmission for use in a power train of a motor vehicle comprising at least one fluid-operated clutch 201, 202 including a cylinder and a piston movable in a chamber of the cylinder. At least one fluid-operated actuator (304, 305, 306, 307, fig 8) at least one source of pressurised fluid, and means for cooling the at least one clutch 601a are also provided. Conduit means connect the source of pressurised fluid with the clutch and actuator. An adjustable slide valve 610 is installed in the conduit means, and includes a housing and a valve element 611 movable in the housing between a plurality of positions. A pilot valve 630 is provided to move the valving element to a first position in which the slide valve permits fluid to flow from the cylinder, and a second position in which the slide valve moves to establish a path for the flow of fluid to a pump 600 arranged to supply fluid to the cooling means.
Patent GB-2378120-A (GB)
Title: Sports glove
Inventor: HOCHMUTH PETER
IPC: A41D19/015
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A sports glove (e.g. for a goalkeeper) comprises a strap 4 which is secured (e.g by stitching) to a wrist cuff at one end, hook and loop fasteners <B>8</B> on the inside of the strap to mate with the outside of the wrist cuff, a trim <B>7</B> on the outside of the strap whose surface is profiled for gripping, an independent separately attached shaped part <B>11</B> which forms a thumb recess <B>19</B> on the outside, and a stop projection <B>20</B> towards the free end of the strap whose outer surface is made of non-slip material. The material of the shaped part may be an elastomeric plastic, and may be different from that of the material of the trim.
Patent GB-2394113-A (GB)
Title: Recording two or more sides of a telephone conversation simultaneously at a communications terminal (eg mobile phone)
Inventor: FABRI SIMON
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and related system for recording speech signals at a communication terminal comprising, receiving incoming compressed speech data (A) including voice activation detection data, generating outgoing compressed speech data (B) including voice activation detection data, combining the said incoming and outgoing compressed speech data and voice activation data and recording the said combined speech data and voice activation data (10, 12, 14) for subsequent retrieval of at least one of the incoming and outgoing speech data streams. A terminal such as that referred to above is also provided for within the present invention.
Patent GB-2382479-A (GB)
Title: Interconnection arrangement for a SAW-type balun
Inventor: YATA MASARU
IPC: H03H9/00
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved surface acoustic wave apparatus having a balun function and being capable of improving an attenuation outside the pass bands. The surface acoustic wave apparatus comprises a piezoelectric substrate mounting a surface acoustic wave filter having a plurality of comb-like electrode sections, and another surface acoustic wave filter also having a plurality of comb-like electrode sections, in a manner such that a balun function can be obtained. Further, a wiring pattern 251, is provided on the piezoelectric substrate for a connecting reference (ground) terminal side electrode of a comb-like electrode section with a reference terminal side electrode of other comb-like electrode section. Moreover, another wiring pattern 252 is provided on the piezoelectric substrate for connecting a reference terminal side electrode of a further comb-like electrode section with a reference terminal side electrode of a still further comb-like electrode section.
Patent GB-2394451-A (GB)
Title: Tyre with anti-slip chains
Inventor: MOSKOV JORDAN
IPC: B60C27/08
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: The tyre has chain lengths extending across the tread and fastened to the tyre by bolts in the tyre itself The bolts have rounded heads which lie between the tyre inner surface and an inner tube.
Patent GB-2382300-A (GB)
Title: A hair clip with pivoting jaws
Inventor: SALISBURY SHELLEY-ANNE
IPC: A45D8/00
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A hair clip comprises a body 1a and 1b, jaws 2 and 3 mounted on the body 1b, a jaw opening arrangement to allow the jaws to be opened single handed, where the jaws have tines 2c and 3c mounted at spaced positions, and being hingedly and resiliently connected to the body portion at laterally spaced axes (6a and 6b figure 4). The jaw portions may be hingedly connected to the body portion by means of pivot pins (6a and 6b figure 4), away from the outer face where the jaw opening arrangement may comprise handles 2f and 3f extending from the jaw portions to allow the jaws to be opened by pivoting about the axes. A resilient portion (7a and 7b figure 4) which may be a spring engages said body portion and jaw portions to bias the jaws together in a closed position. Other embodiments include a hair clip with a mount means on which jaw means are pivotly mounted on at least two laterally spaced axes so as the jaw means may be opened single handed and a hair clasp.
Patent GB-2397074-A (GB)
Title: Profiled steel decking
Inventor: MULLETT DEREK LEONARD
IPC: E04B5/40
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: Profiled steel decking comprises a steel sheet roll formed to define crests 1 and troughs 2 separated by inclined webs 3. The boundaries between the webs and the crests are radiussed to define corners 8 each having a smooth curvilinear profile. Each web may include two or more vertically spaced linear rows of embossments 10 and the troughs may include two stiffening ribs 14 15. Each crest may be formed with a generally 'V' shaped projection 9 which, in use, defines a shear connector between the decking and the concrete layer cast over the upper surface of the decking.
Patent GB-2398957-A (GB)
Title: Multiple spherical loudspeaker arrangement with ball socket connections
Inventor: LIN STEFF
IPC: H04R1/02
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A combination speaker enclosure mounting structure includes a plurality of spherical enclosures(1), each spherical enclosures(1) having two crossed openings(14 and 15) at two opposite sides, and two receptacles(16 and 17) respectively disposed in the crossed opening(14 and 15), and a plurality of fasteners(2) adapted to secure the spherical enclosures(1) to one another, for enabling the spherical enclosures(1) to be adjusted to the desired angle relative to one another.
Patent GB-2382647-A (GB)
Title: Self-regulating heat source for subsea equipment
Inventor: JANOFF DWIGHT D
IPC: E21B36/04
Filed: 2001-08-17
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a heating device for preventing the formation of alkane hydrates in a subsea oil and gas production equipment component having at least one flow path through which a well fluid is permitted to flow, the well fluid having a low temperature and a lower hydrate formation temperature at which hydrates will form in the well fluid. The heating device comprises at least one heating cable which is positioned in heat exchange relation with respect to the flow path, a source of electrical power connected to the heating cable, and an insulation layer disposed over the heating cable and the component. When the temperature of the well fluid in the component drops to a point below its flow temperature, the heating cable will generate heat that is transferred to the well fluid to maintain the temperature of the well fluid above its hydrate formation temperature. The device may comprise a temperature sensitive electrically conductive polymer and/or a thermostat.
Patent GB-2388414-A (GB)
Title: Wear resistant silent chain
Inventor: KAGA ARIMASA
IPC: F16G13/02
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: In a silent chain comprising guide link plates, connecting pins fixed to pin holes of the guide link plates, and toothed inner link plates, and wherein connecting pins fit loosely in the pin holes of the inner link plates, the base material of the inner link plates is an austenite stainless steel, a martensite stainless steel, a precipitation-hardening steel, a high-carbon chromium bearing steel or an alloy tool steel, and is subjected to heat curing. The inner walls of the pin holes are coated with TiN, CrN, DLC, Al2O3, Mo, TiAlN, TiC, TiCN, AlN, Si3N4, SiC or NiP. The surface of each connecting pin is coated with a metallic hard coating containing at least one element selected from Cr, V, Nb, Ti, Zr, Ta, Mo and W. The base material of the connecting pins and the base material of the inner link plates are different from each other.
Patent GB-2400958-A (GB)
Title: Doorbell camera device
Inventor: CUNNINGHAM FRANK
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A camera is mounted adjacent a front door so that it captures the image of a person as he rings the doorbell. The image is sent to a 3G mobile telephone so that the house owner can observe the caller when away from the house. Means are also provided so that the house owner can converse with the caller.
Patent GB-2387252-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing storage resources in a clustered computing environment
Inventor: TAWIL AHMAD H
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2001-03-07
Abstract: A system and method for managing storage resources in a clustered computing environment. The method includes issuing a SCSI persistent reserve out command to reserve storage for a first node in response to receive a SCSI reservation command. The reservation may be released by issuing a SCSI reserve out command with a service action of clear. The system includes a resource management engine able to convert a SCSI reset command into a storage resource release command.
Patent GB-2390812-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent garment and method of providing the same
Inventor: PRESTLEY MARY ANNE
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A disposable absorbent garment article and method have an initial expanded shape, a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis, a front region, and a back region. In one aspect, the front region and the back region are oppositely positioned on the longitudinal axis, and a central region is positioned between the front region and the back region. The front region, the back region, and the central region each have a length along the longitudinal axis of one third of the length of the absorbent garment. An absorbent pad positioned within the regions has a length of absorbent pad in the back region divided by a length of absorbent pad in the front region and central region less than 0.10, and the length in the front region is greater than the length in the back region.
Patent GB-2393841-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine with randomly-selected bonus awards
Inventor: BARTHOLOMEW ROBERT P
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: In a gaming environment a player identified at a gaming machine may be offered a randomly-selected bonus award of a default award in response to meeting a qualifying criterion. The award may be selected as soon as the player is identified. Criteria may be such as: playing a particular machine, reaching a particular win or loss level, frequency of visits, playing at a particular time or a bonus pool reaching a threshold. Bonuses may be monetary, credits or a prize such as a television or car.
Patent GB-2408639-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated signals for bicycles
Inventor: SMITH LUKE JOHN IAN
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 2003-10-10
Abstract: Apparatus for communicating information concerning bicycle movement to other road users includes a front light unit 1 mounted on the front fork 3 and a rear light unit 2 fitted to the saddle support 4. The front unit may include a headlight 9, a horn and turn indicators activated by handlebar switches 6 and 7. The rear unit may include a tail light, a brake light and turn indicators. The tail and brake light may be combined in a single high/low intensity unit. Power is provided by a battery 14 which may be charged using mains electricity or a generator powered by user action.
Patent GB-2396781-A (GB)
Title: Selecting reply timeslots for RFID tag replies
Inventor: CHEN MAO-SONG
IPC: G01S13/82
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) system including a detector and several identification tags A, B, C, preferably for detecting tags having the same identification code. The detector transmits a signal having cycles 210, 211 that are each divided into a plurality of timeslots 1-32. The identification tags A, B, C, respond to each received cycle 210, 211 by transmitting a reply 220 in a selected timeslot of the cycle 210, 211. The selected time slot 220 is different in each cycle 210, 211. Each tag preferably contains a random generator to generate a random number which is used to select the reply timeslot. The random generator generates a new random number for each cycle; a different random number is generated for each cycle. By providing tag responses in different timeslots, tags having the same identification code can be identified. A method of confirming the existence of tags by detecting responses in different timeslots, counting the number of responses and comparing the number to a predetermined threshold is also claimed. Also discusses identifying the amount of tags with the same identification and detecting changes in the quantity of tags within the detection range of the detector.