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Patent GB-2351706-A (GB)
Title: Reading aid
Inventor: JORDAN IAN
IPC: G09B17/02
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A visual tracking device 10 comprises a light screening member 12 having a relatively high light transmission region (Fig 2, 50) and a relatively obscure region (Fig 2, 52) surrounding it. Text, symbols or other markings underlying the high light transmission region are readily discernable while the other markings are obscured. Lens (Fig 3, 26) can be used to magnify the text and the low transmission region can be layered or a colour filter or made up of discrete areas such as dots or other markings.
Patent GB-2353265-A (GB)
Title: Beverage frothing device
Inventor: BROWN JON
IPC: B65D85/73
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: A device for inclusion in a pressurised beverage container for jetting gas into a beverage in the container upon opening the container comprises a housing (13,23) defining an internal chamber (30) provided with spaced lower and upper permanently open orifices (22,12). The internal chamber (30) is adapted to contain pressurised gas and a quantity of beverage. The upper orifice (12) is located above and the lower orifice (22) below the level of beverage in the device prior to firing of the device when the container is opened. The upper orifice (12) is in communication with the internal chamber through an upper standpipe (11) which, immediately prior to firing of the device, opens into the internal chamber (30) below the surface level of the beverage held within the container. The device further comprises upper and lower well structures (15,25) on an external surface of the device in which are respectively located the upper and lower orifices (12,22), and in which, upon firing, beverage from within the device is forced towards the upper orifice (12) such that pressurised gas from the internal chamber (30) is preferentially expelled through the lower orifice (22) into the beverage in the container.
Patent GB-2352651-A (GB)
Title: Emission control system
Inventor: FULTON BRIEN LLOYD
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2000-06-05
Abstract: A reductant injection control strategy for controlling an amount of nitrogen oxide reducing agent injected upstream of first and second serially placed nitrogen oxide catalysts (32,36) calculates the reductant injection for the first catalyst (32) and second catalysts (36). The reductant injection for the first catalyst (32) is based on engine operating conditions. The reductant injection for the second catalyst (36) is based on the reductant injection for the first catalyst (32) and a conversion efficiency of the first catalyst.
Patent GB-2354386-A (GB)
Title: Distance measurement in a communication network
Inventor: HALL HANS
IPC: H04L45/122
Filed: 2000-07-17
Abstract: The distance between the user of an electronic device (for example, a mobile telephone) at point A and a target destination at point H, is determined using a network of electronic devices (C to G), each provided with short range radio communication means. The method comprises transferring data packets from one device to the next from point A to a transceiver 210 located at point H, then determining the number of 'hops' of the signal, each hop defining a distance value, and summing the distance values to obtain an estimated value of the total distance between the points. The method may be repeated using different routes, with either a mean value or the smallest value being used as the distance determination. The network of devices may comprise static beacons or mobile devices. The method may be used to provide a low-cost system which can be used indoors, and may be particularly useful as a tool for blind or visually impaired people moving around unfamiliar locations.
Patent GB-2350266-A (GB)
Title: Signaling channel firewall for communications between wireless networks
Inventor: SJODIN STAFFAN
IPC: H04W92/02
Filed: 1999-01-26
Abstract: Selective isolation between a microcellular communication network (14) and a signaling channel (65) of a macrocellular communication network that is relatively larger than the microcellular network is achieved by receiving communication signals from the microcellular network (131), and using a communications protocol stack (61A) to translate the communication signals into further signals for transmission over the signaling channel. Some of the communications signals are translated into the further signals (137), but some of the communications signals are selectively denied translation into the further signals (97, 115, 123).
Patent GB-2354222-A (GB)
Title: Individually packaged absorbent article and a method for making the same
Inventor: KIM DOO-HONG
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 1999-05-24
Abstract: An individually packaged absorbent article and a method for making the same is disclosed. An individual package of absorbent article comprises an absorbent pad (10) having side tabs (11) and a wrapper (17) having a central release strip (18) which may be parallel or perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the wrapper (17). On either side of the central release strip (18) are tab release members (19), the tab release members (19) and the central release strip (18) being permanently attached to the wrapper (17). The wrapper (17) and the absorbent pad (10) are folded as a unit about at least two lateral spaced-apart fold axes. The invention saves the user the steps of removing separate release strips and unfolding the side tabs.
Patent GB-2356060-A (GB)
Title: Method for improving the accuracy in the determination of a waveform center
Inventor: DAVIS MICHAEL A
IPC: G06T7/60
Filed: 1999-05-27
Abstract: Prior to performing a centroid calculation on a waveform that is discretely sampled at a limited number of sample points, the last sample point (V<SB>N</SB>, A<SB>N</SB>) is eliminated if the magnitude of the amplitude at the first sample point (A<SB>1</SB>) is greater than the last sample point (A<SB>N</SB>), and the difference in magnitude between the first and last sample points (A<SB>1</SB>-A<SB>N</SB>) is greater than the difference in magnitude between the second to last sample point and the first sample point (A<SB>N-1</SB>-A<SB>1</SB>). The first sample point (V<SB>1</SB>, A<SB>1</SB>) is eliminated prior to the centroid calculation if the magnitude of the amplitude at the last sample point (A<SB>N</SB>) is greater than the first sample point (A<SB>1</SB>), and the difference in magnitude between the last and first sample points (A<SB>N</SB>-A<SB>1</SB>) is greater than the difference in magnitude between the second sample point and the last sample point (A<SB>2</SB>-A<SB>N</SB>). In a second embodiment of the invention, a first centroid calculation is performed using a set of samples in which one side of the waveform has the lowest amplitude value sample. Sample values on the side of the waveform initially having the lowest amplitude value are then eliminated until the opposing side of the waveform has the lowest amplitude value sample. A second centroid calculation is then performed and the two centroid calculations are averaged together to arrive at an average centroid calculation. In a third embodiment of the invention, the amplitude components of the waveform sample values are normalized to the lowest amplitude value sample point and a first centroid calculation is performed on the normalized waveform. Next, the waveform is normalized to the lowest amplitude value sample point on the other side of the waveform and a second centroid calculation is performed. The two centroid calculations are then averaged to provide an averaged normalized centroid calculation.
Patent GB-2358861-A (GB)
Title: Substances from porcine tissue
Inventor: GUMAA KHALID
IPC: A61K35/407
Filed: 1999-12-23
Abstract: The use of porcine tissue, and especially porcine liver acetone powder, as a source of P and A-type inositolphosphoglycans (IPGs) is disclosed. In particular, the A-type substances as obtainable from porcine tissue have the biological activities of inhibiting cAMP dependent protein kinase and inhibiting glucose stimulated lipogenesis, making them suitable for use as A-type IPG antagonists. These antagonists are useful for the treatment of conditions such as diabetes as they do not substantially affect insulin stimulated lipogenesis and act to lower blood glucose levels.
Patent GB-2375548-A (GB)
Title: A process for cellulose extraction
Inventor: WAHLA IQBAL
IPC: D21C9/12
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A process for the extraction of cellulose from a cellulose-containing material, the process comprising:<BR> ```providing a raw material comprising or<BR> ```consisting of cellulose;<BR> ```forming a mixture comprising the raw material<BR> ```and water;<BR> ```adding a digestion liquor, said digestion<BR> ```liquor comprising an algae excretion, a<BR> ```polysaccharide and an oxidising agent;<BR> whereby cellulose is extracted from the raw material to form a material comprising or consisting of pulp.
Patent GB-2377894-A (GB)
Title: Golf training apparatus
Inventor: VAN ASSELT JAN ABRAHAM
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-07-06
Abstract: Apparatus for improving the skills of a golfer comprises two generally parallel side-by-side guidelines, a reciprocating line 4 extending between and connected to each guideline whose length is equal to or greater than the spacing between the guidelines and a ball 3 connected to and generally coaxial with the reciprocating line and stops positioned in the path of the reciprocating line. The apparatus is such that when the ball is struck the reciprocating line is moved by its connection with the ball along the guidelines until its ends are restrained from further movement through contact of the reciprocating line with the stops 5 the ball and reciprocating line being returned to their starting positions (or positions close thereto) along the guidelines by reaction forces generated by the reciprocating line making contact with the stops.
Patent GB-2379040-A (GB)
Title: Controlling user access to a remote service by sending a one-time password to a portable device after normal login
Inventor: HOLT NICHOLAS PETER
IPC: G06F21/42
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A method is described for controlling user access to a remote service over a network, such as the Internet. In an initial log-in procedure, the user enters a user name and user password over the network, and the service validates the combination of the user name and user password. If validation of the combination of the user name and user password is successful, the service sends a one-time password to the user via a wireless messaging service, to a portable device personal to the user. The portable device may be the user's mobile phone and the message may be an SMS message. A supplementary log-in procedure is then performed, in which the user enters the received one-time password over the network, and the service validates the one-time password. If validation of the one-time password is successful, the user is allowed to access the service over the network.
Patent GB-2382939-A (GB)
Title: Mesurement of surface shape
Inventor: GORHAM BARRY JAMES
IPC: G01S5/16
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: This invention is directed towards civil engineering applications such as road paving and tunnel walls surveying. The system proposed comprises two instruments, a theodolite and a scanning range-finder, which are rigidly connected together within a fixed frame, one or more field beacons (targets) and means for computing the shape of a local surface from fusion of the measurements data from the two instruments. One embodiment of the invention refers to the process of road paving (Fig. 1). Here, an automatic 'V' beam scanning laser theodolite combined with a downward facing, angularly scanning, pulsed laser-range-finder is fitted to the frame of a road paver such that the profile of the road surface immediately behind the screed is continuously measured. The spatial data of the profile is referenced through the automatic 6-D fixation of the theodolite by spatial resection from the pre-surveyed field beacons.
Patent GB-2381338-A (GB)
Title: Batching data channels for parallel processing
Inventor: COLES ALISTAR NEIL
IPC: G06F15/80
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: The efficient performance of a plurality of processing functions 110, 114, 118, 122 in parallel on data channels n, n+1, ... n+k, e.g. in a SIMD system, is achieved by determining a system batch size based on the individual preferences each processing function has for the number of input channels it can handle. The channels are then processed in batches of the determined size, or multiples thereof, by performing each process on all the channels in each batch. The system batch size may also be determined so as to prevent overflow of a data cache during each batch process. The invention is applicable to processing telecommunications data, e.g. for dual tone multi-frequency detection and echo cancellation, and digital video broadcasting data.
Patent GB-2364003-A (GB)
Title: Improved grading screens
Inventor: RANKIN DAVID
IPC: B07B1/48
Filed: 2000-05-11
Abstract: A grading screen is formed from one or more sheets (10) of wear-resistant, non-metallic, material in which a plurality of closely spaced apertures (12) are provided. One elongate sheet (10) is formed into a continuous belt with its ends joined together by fastening means. The fastening means comprises two parts (30, 32). Both parts (30, 32) are of reflexive section and having two limbs (34) with one part (30) being secured to each end of the sheet (10) with a limb (34) above and below the said end of the sheet (10). One part (30) is provided with a lengthwise series of hook elements (36) and the other part (32) is provided with a correspondingly spaced lengthwise series of apertures (38) through which extends and is secured a rod (40) around which each hook element (36) is engageable and is held.
Patent GB-2383529-A (GB)
Title: Height-adjustment mechanism for armrest
Inventor: LEE CHING-YANG
IPC: A47C1/03
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: A height-adjusting mechanism for armrest includes a slider movably mounted in a slide way of a sleeve connected at a lower end to a seat of an armchair. A retaining block horizontally extends through a transverse hole on the slider and into one of many vertically spaced locating holes on the slide way to hold the slider at a certain height relative to the sleeve. A long plate having a top handle is attached to one side of the slider and could be pulled upward and elastically return to an original position when being released. When the long plate is pulled upward, it drives the retaining block to disengage from the locating hole and allows the slider to freely move up and down. And, when the long plate is released, the retaining block is driven to engage into another locating hole to hold the slider to a new height.
Patent GB-2383978-A (GB)
Title: Platform provided with a plurality of renewable energy converter systems
Inventor: MICHAELIS DOMINIC
IPC: F03D9/00
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A moored floating or shore-based platform 11 is provided with a plurality of different renewable energy converter systems. The systems may include wave energy converters 12, wind generators 14 and 15, solar collectors (20, Fig 4), sea current turbines 16 and ocean thermal energy converters. The power generated by the systems may be cabled to nearby power grids or may be used in the hydrolysis of water to form oxygen and hydrogen for fuel cells. The platform may be hexagonal in plan view and several platforms may be joined to form a larger integrated structure (Fig 7). The platforms may provide facilities (29, Fig 5) for fish farming and may incorporate housing 35, warehousing and industrial units. A raft of joined platforms may be used for coastal protection and/or as a harbour for ships 34.
Patent GB-2375456-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipating loudspeaker pole piece
Inventor: BONIFACE DUNCAN
IPC: H04R9/02
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A generally cylindrical pole piece 28 for a moving coil loudspeaker 10 has a blind recess 34 in the axial end face which faces an air-permeable dust cap. The recess is lined with a plurality of spaced ribs or fins 36, to increase the surface area available for heat dissipation. The recess 34 and ribs are preferably tapered, to enable the pole piece 28 to be made as a forging.
Patent GB-2377136-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone inter-connecting apparatus
Inventor: FUJII KOHEI
IPC: H04W28/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A plurality of groups each including a mobile radiotelephone set (11, 21, 51), a mobile radiotelephone connecting apparatus (12, 22, 52) and a personal computer (13, 23) are connected to one another through a LAN (1). The mobile radiotelephone connecting apparatus includes a Bluetooth(RTM) interface (12-1) for performing a low-power radio communication, a LAN interface (12-2) for establishing a connection to the LAN (1), a USB interface (12-3) for establishing connection to the personal computer, and a CPU (12-5) interposed among the mobile ratio telephone set, LAN and personal computer for allowing communication among the three. A location reference server 92 may also reside on the LAN.
Patent GB-2380290-A (GB)
Title: Authenticating measurement data
Inventor: YOSHINO YASUHIRO
IPC: G01D9/00
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Data for administrating equipment and measurement results are prepared, 5, prior to measurement of a prescribed input signal, measurement files consisting of digitised measurement results are prepared, 6, and recorded on a storage medium during measurement, and a digital signature is affixed to the measurement files after measurement, 7. These characteristics enable the data to be handled as official data, thereby enabling restriction of access to the equipment and measurement data, operation logs and records of measurement conditions, and writing of signatures.
Patent GB-2383821-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic pressure intensifier
Inventor: HANSEN LEIF
IPC: F04B9/113
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: There is provided a double-acting hydraulic pressure intensifier (1) with a supply connection (IN), a return connection (R), a high-pressure connection (H), an intensifier piston assembly (2) comprising a low-pressure piston (3) in a low-pressure cylinder (4) and two high-pressure pistons (5a, 5b) connected to the low-pressure piston (3) each in a high-pressure cylinder (6a, 6b), and with a switching valve assembly (9) comprising a displaceable, hydraulically controlled valve element (10) which on its two opposite sides in the direction of displacement comprises control pressure chambers (11, 12) with pressure application areas of different size, namely a first control pressure chamber (11) with a smaller pressure application area and a second control pressure chamber (12) with a larger pressure application area. To increase reliability a stop plug (23) is arranged between the second control pressure chamber (12) and the supply connection (IN).
Patent GB-2384543-A (GB)
Title: Charge valve in a high pressure air conditioning system
Inventor: SCHROEDER FRED GEORG
IPC: F16K15/06
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A service valve for an air conditioning system in a vehicle. The valve comprising a valve body (324) defining a valve bore (32, figure 1), the valve bore (32, figure 1) including a dynamic valve seating surface (334). A resiliently biassed valve pin assembly (38, figure 1) is mounted and slideable within the valve bore between an open and closed position with the valve pin (340) including a dynamic seal portion, one of the dynamic valve seating surface and the dynamic seal portion being made of a thin metal layer with a first, relatively thinner, elastomeric material layer (354) covering the metal layer (348) that is substantially softer than the metal layer (348).
Patent GB-2391540-A (GB)
Title: Pipeline monitoring system
Inventor: O'DEA HUGH
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2003-01-09
Abstract: A monitoring system for monitoring the flow of liquids through a plurality of pipelines, such as beer supply lines in a public house, includes metering means (M) for measuring the flow of liquids through each of the pipelines and for sending this data to information processing means. The information processing means includes memory means for storing this data and is also connected to means for initiating cleaning of the pipelines so that it receives signals when a pipeline is being cleaned and transmits this information to the memory means. The flow data may include the volume of fluid and the time at which it flowed. The information processing means may include summation means to provide an indication of the total fluid flow. The cleaning data allows the memory to disregard the flow data during the cleaning process, so that, for example, the actual amount of beer supplied can be known. The memory may be accessible by a computer or modem link.
Patent GB-2398779-A (GB)
Title: 1,8-dihydroxyanthraquinone-6-carboxamide derivatives as modulators of IL-10 production for treatment of autoimmune or inflammatory conditions
Inventor: BANNISTER ROBIN MARK
IPC: A61P37/02
Filed: 2003-02-26
Abstract: A compound of formula I <EMI ID=1.1 HE=52 WI=93 LX=623 LY=759 TI=CF> <PC>wherein ```R1 and R2 are the same or different and are each H, C1-4 alkyl or COR5; ```R3 and R4 are the same or different and are each H or C1-4 alkyl; and ```R5 is C1-4 alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl; ```and the salts, solvates and hydrates thereof, may have utility in the treatment of an autoimmune or inflammatory condition. Such conditions include a chronic degenerative disease (such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or osteoporosis), a chronic demyelinating disease (such as multiple sclerosis), a respiratory disease (such as asthma or allergic rhinitis or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD]), an inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] (such as ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease), a dermatological condition (such as psoriasis, scleroderma or atopic dermatitis), a dental disease (such as periodontal disease or gingivitis), diabetic nephropathy, lupus nephritis, IgA nephropathy, glomerulonephritis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) or graft vs host disease. These carboxamide derivatives are capable of enhancing IL-10 production and inhibiting T-cell proliferation in assays.
Patent GB-2387512-A (GB)
Title: Active cell searching which prevents deterioration in communication quality and increase in power consumption
Inventor: TAMURA KOICHI
IPC: H04W24/08
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a mobile communication terminal apparatus which is used as a mobile station in a cellular mobile communication system using the CDMA scheme, a cell search method, and a program for causing a computer to execute the method and wherein the mobile communication terminal apparatus of the invention includes a determination condition control section which variably controls a determination condition for active cell determination in a cell search in accordance with the moving state of the apparatus.
Patent GB-2391092-A (GB)
Title: Computer system manager
Inventor: RITCHIE GORDON
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A method of configuring a stand alone or a networked computer allows running two or more copies of an operating system sequentially, and swapping between running of one of the operating system copies to another copy. The method steps comprise: creating an operating system copy at a first address, configured to run from a second address; copying the operating system to a third address; and providing means for a user to inform the computer that one of the addresses is another of the addresses or is to he treated as another of said addresses, in order that a user-selected one of the operating system copies can be run.