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Patent GB-2369819-A (GB)
Title: A method for receiving and shipping items
Inventor: SOLAN BRENDAN
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A method 10 for receiving and shipping vehicles or other manufactured items is disclosed in which the items are assigned several identification numbers 12, 16, 18, 20, 22 and in which the transport conveyances or railcars are similarly and respectively assigned several identification numbers 24. These identification numbers co-operatively allow the vehicles or other items to be quickly located within a storage yard or facility and to be efficiently and accurately assigned 26 to a transport vehicle or railcar, effective to allow them to be transported to a desired destination. Preferably the shipping system includes a tag such as a transponder or transducer on the item to be shipped and a computer system with the location information from the tag therein. Preferably, the computer has a status indicator which must have been set before the item can be released e.g. to prevent shipping vehicles which need modifications or repairs before release. Preferably the tag has a first, item, code and a second, destination code provided therein. Preferably, the computer system links first to sixth codes to accurately locate the item/vehicle and its shipping vehicle/rail truck and destination.
Patent GB-2375643-A (GB)
Title: Plant safety and plant decommissioning
Inventor: ARMSTRONG HENRY JAMES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: Machine readable indicia, for example bar codes 15, are used in plant safety and decommissioning. The machine readable indicia help to quickly identify faulty component parts and also aid in the decommissioning of a plant. Furthermore, the machine readable indicia can act as a three-dimensional map wherein an indicia reading machine may provide the exact location of, for example, a component part within a plant.
Patent GB-2376746-A (GB)
Title: MR spectrometer with high temperature superconductive drift compensation coils
Inventor: KASTEN ARNE
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: The magnetic field generated by a superconductingly short-circuited main coil 4 located in a cryostat 2 in the measuring volume of a high-resolution magnetic resonance spectrometer 1, is stabilized by compensation coils 12 which are dimensioned and positioned such that they, in their entirety, are suited to largely compensate for field drifts of the superconductingly short-circuited main coil in the measuring volume. The drift compensation coils consist of HTS material and are disposed radially outside of the main coil at a higher temperature level, ie in a liquid nitrogen tank whereas the main coil is housed in liquid helium.
Patent GB-2385910-A (GB)
Title: Solar heating panel
Inventor: HUTTON ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: F24S10/75
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: A solar heating panel has a plurality of parallel aluminium or aluminium alloy extrusions 2, comprising tube centre sections 4 and longitudinal fins 6, which connect together to provide thermal conduction there between. The tubes may have one fin, but preferably have two opposed longitudinal fins 6 extruded therewith. Each fin may engage at its extremity 8,12 with an adjacent fin, wherein one fin edge 8 has a longitudinal open-sided cavity 10 to receive a longitudinal cylinder 14 of the adjacent fin 12. The fins may lie at an angle to each other or may be curved. The tubes are preferably connected to a manifold (24, fig 1), wherein open-sided, longitudinal cylindrical cavities 32, co-extruded with the tubes, receive screws from the manifold. A casing may be provided which is glazed on one side (54, fig 1). There may be a partial vacuum within the casing. Thermal insulation may be provided between the plurality of tubes and the side of the casing opposite the glazed side. The extrusions may be anodised black to aid solar heat absorption. In use, liquid circulates through the tubes.
Patent GB-2375612-A (GB)
Title: An area modulation image forming method
Inventor: TANAKA SHIGEO
IPC: G03C1/16
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: Disclosed is a system of a digital colour proof in which consistent images are obtained while minimizing density variation in spite of various variations of conditions due to the use of a silver halide light-sensitive color material. The present invention provides a method for forming proof images similar to printed images in terms of various characteristics such as the paper quality of silver halide light-sensitive materials, the dot gain, and the density. Described is an area modulation image forming method of a silver halide light sensitive material which contains a support with at least one silver halide emulsion layer formed thereon, the steps comprising (1) exposing the silver halide material with a light-emitting diode (LED) directly modulated based on digital data and (2) processing the silver halide material, wherein an optical density of dots and a dot gain are independently controlled by exposure in the exposing step. Also disclosed is a silver halide light-sensitive photographic material and a photographic processing method.
Patent GB-2370926-A (GB)
Title: Voltage controlled band pass filter
Inventor: TOLSON NIGEL JAMES
IPC: H03J7/04
Filed: 1999-03-02
Abstract: A voltage controlled band pass filter 8 in a phase locked loop has the output from a phase detector 13 applied through a loop filter 15 as a control voltage. The output from the phase detector 13 is proportional to the difference in phase of first and second signals input to the phase detector 13. The first signal is fed directly to the phase detector 13 from a local oscillator 18 and the second signal is fed from the local oscillator 18 to the phase detector through the voltage controlled band pass filter 8. The voltage controlled band pass filter 8 forms part of a transmitter/receiver and, by the action of a switch, the phase detector 13 forms part of either the transmitter tracking loop or the receiver voltage controlled band pass filter control loop.
Patent GB-2387344-A (GB)
Title: Tool extension and torque transfer device
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: B25B17/00
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A tool extension and torque transfer device for use in restricted spaces comprises an elongate body (H fig 1) having a rotatable output element BC for turning an object such as a fastener or a tool at one end of said body and a rotatable input element AC at the other end of the elongate body, the two rotatable elements being connected by a chain, cable, belt or the like CT. The input element may be turned by handle D or operated by a power source, which may be integral. Elements such as cogs S may maintain the alignment and tautness of the belt CT. A gripping component G may releasably secure a fastener or tool and may be operated by chuck key K via a shaft (X figs 3 and 4). A hand grip M may be provided. The device may operate more than one object at a time. The device may be of variable length, extended and contracted by sprung cogs (N figs 5 and 6). A number of bends may be formed in the device. Means may be provided to secure the device in position during operation.
Patent GB-2381125-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid LED
Inventor: ROSSNER WOLFGANG
IPC: H01L33/50
Filed: 2002-06-21
Abstract: Hybrid LED having a radiation-emitting semiconductor body (chip) (2) which is surrounded by a housing which comprises at least a base body (6) and a cap (18), the chip being seated in a recess (5) of the base body, and the primary radiation of the chip being converted at least partially into longer wavelength radiation by a conversion means (17). This conversion means may be a luminescent material, possibly luminescent glass or an inorganic intercalation luminescent material. The cap is formed by a glass-type body, which may be glass or glass ceramic amongst other things, the conversion means being contained in or included in the glass-type body.
Patent GB-2392434-A (GB)
Title: An anti-theft toilet roll holder.
Inventor: EVERS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A47K10/38
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: A wall-mounted anti-theft toilet roll holder comprises a fixed end plate 6, a hinged end plate 3 and a locking screw 2 operable using an Allen<RTM> key. The toilet roll holder may be fabricated from light metal and may comprise a hinge 1, a bar 4 extending between the end plates, over which the core of a toilet roll is passed in use, and a back plate 5 which may be provided with holes 7 allowing the toilet roll holder to be secured to a wall. In use, the lockable end plates prevents the theft and/or removal of a roll of toilet paper mounted on the holder.
Patent GB-2382082-A (GB)
Title: Composite Material and Method for Producing the Same
Inventor: SUZUKI KEN
IPC: C04B37/00
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A composite raw material having a porous sintered body infiltrated with a metal 16 that is joined to another object by a junction layer 24, where the composite material 16 has a plating layer 18, which may be formed via an electroplating or electroless plating method, is formed on a least part of the composite raw material 16, where the junction layer 24 is formed. The composite raw material may be subjected to masking, and then pretreated, a surface of the material 16 is activated, and a metal catalyst is applied to a joining surface 16a and the masking tape. Subsequently, an electroless plating treatment is performed to form a plating layer 18 on the joining surface 16a of the composite raw material 16 and the surface of the masking tape. After that, the masking tape is removed, and then a drying treatment is performed so that the composite raw material 16 has the plating layer 18 only on the joining surface. Junction layer 24 is formed on the plating layer 18 and a insulating substrate 20 is joined via the junction layer 24 to the heat sink material of the composite raw material 16.
Patent GB-2397744-A (GB)
Title: Water heating appliances
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A water heating appliance 2 has a water heating chamber 4 having water heating means 12 associated therewith, a water receiving chamber 6 for receiving water to be heated in the water heating chamber 4 and a water treatment cartridge 8 arranged between the water receiving chamber 6 and the water heating chamber 4. The water heating means 12 is switchable between a low power setting and a high power setting and the appliance further comprises switch means 20 responsive to a quantity of water in the water receiving chamber 6 and operable in the event of the quantity of water in that chamber 6 falling below a predetermined value to switch the water heating means 12 from its low power to its high power setting.
Patent GB-2394797-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for controlling a robot cleaner
Inventor: SONG JEONG-GON
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: The robot cleaner performs a working operation while moving over a floor 15, and comprises a main body 12, a driving unit 20 for driving a plurality of wheels 21, 22 disposed on a bottom portion of the main body, and a downward-looking camera 50 disposed in the region of the wheels on the bottom portion of the main body. The downward-looking camera is arranged to photograph images of the floor along an axis substantially perpendicular to the driving direction of the robot cleaner. A control unit 40 is provided for recognising the driving distance and direction of the wheels using image information of the floor photographed by the downward-looking camera. The control unit also controls the driving unit to corresponding to a target work operation by using the recognised distance and the direction of the wheels. Preferably an upward-looking camera 30 photographs a ceiling of the work area and which can send information relating to the position of the robot. Preferably a light source 55 is provided to enable the downward-looking camera to detect minor differences in the floor's surface. The operation of the robot cleaner may be possible by a remote controller 60.
Patent GB-2406403-A (GB)
Title: Data processing unit for merging secure and non-secure data into an output data stream from secure and non-secure buffers
Inventor: FRANCIS HEDLEY JAMES
IPC: G06F21/72
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a data processing apparatus that merges secure and non-secure data into a single output data stream. The apparatus comprises at least one processor that executes a secure process and a non-secure process to produce secure and non-secure data. The secure data is sent to a secure buffer and the non-secure data is sent to a separate non-secure buffer. The secure buffer is not accessible by the non-secure process. The data is read from the buffers by an output controller which has merging logic that merges the data to produce a combined data stream. The output controller can derive the output data stream from the combined data stream. The processor may manage access permission data for the secure buffer, or the buffers may be provided in a memory system, wherein the memory system manages access to the secure buffer. The secure buffer may be arranged such that its content cannot be read by the processor. One embodiment has the secure data as a video or other multimedia data stream and the non-secure data as a player or GUI display application.
Patent GB-2407000-A (GB)
Title: Method of performing encrypted communication in a wireless communication system
Inventor: JOHUR JASON J
IPC: H04W12/00
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A method (300) for performing encrypted communication in a wireless communication system having a centralised network operably coupled to a serving communication unit that wirelessly communicates with a plurality of remote communication units. The method comprises the steps of transmitting an encrypted message, preferably a registration message, from one of the plurality of remote communication units to the serving communication unit where the serving communication unit does not contain a key to decrypt the encrypted message. The serving communication unit (122) stores (335) the encrypted message and retrieves (330) a key from the centralised network to facilitate decryption of the encrypted message. A communication system and associated communication units are also described. In storing encrypted messages such as registration messages, coupled with a key retrieval mechanism, mobile subscriber units are able to perform encrypted registration without either the subscriber unit or the system knowing where or when the encrypted registration request will be made.
Patent GB-2407089-A (GB)
Title: Pteridine derivatives
Inventor: HERDEWIJN PIET
IPC: A61K45/06
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: Novel pteridine derivatives are of general formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=66 LX=1223 LY=559 TI=CF> <PC>where at least one of R2-R5 is <EMI ID=1.2 HE=29 WI=46 LX=792 LY=887 TI=CF> <PC>the heterocyclic ring being 5-7 membered and optionally being fused and/ or containing other hetero atoms, n being 0-6 and R1 being formyl, acyl, thioacyl, amide, thioamide, sulphonyl, sulphinyl, carboxylate, thiocarboxylate or amino-acyl. The compounds and their salts and certain derivatives thereof are immunosuppressive agents and are useful in treatment of transplant rejection and inflammatory diseases. They also have use in treatment of cardiovascular disorders, allergic conditions, CNS disorders, TNF-  a  related disorders and cell proliferative disorders.
Patent GB-2408109-A (GB)
Title: Explosion-proof portable digital camera
Inventor: BUCHANAN ROBERT DOUGLAS
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2003-11-15
Abstract: An Explosion-Proof Portable Digital Camera intended for use within Potentially Explosive Areas e.g. Offshore/Onshore oil or gas production and storage facilities, Oil refineries etc. has a camera housing body 1 and an internally installed digital camera 6, which permit operation of the camera 6 via externally located camera actuation mechanisms 4,5. The camera operator can observe the LCD screen fitted on the rear side of the camera 6 via the viewing window 3. After capture of digital still or moving images of plant or equipment within the Potentially Explosive Atmosphere, the camera operator can return to a classified Safe area, remove the camera from the housing 1 and process the stored images accordingly.
Patent GB-2398166-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic clamping of thin wafers in plasma processing vacuum chambers
Inventor: RICH PAUL
IPC: G02C5/00
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: Apparatus and methods of processing a substrate having a thickness of 250 microns or less are described. Each use a dark space shield 7 between the plasma 6 in a process chamber and the periphery of the substrate 1 to prevent the presence of plasma 6 between the shield 7 and the periphery whilst allowing processing of the substrate 1. In every case an electrostatic chuck 2 is utilised.
Patent GB-2401518-A (GB)
Title: Efficient arbitration using credit based flow control
Inventor: SCHOBER RICHARD L
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: An Infiniband  õ  Architecture (IBA) switching fabric comprising a crossbar (22) which interconnects many input/output end node devices in a System Area Network (SAN) employs an arbitration scheme whereby an available credit value between an arbiter (36) and a flow control unit is synchronised to maintain consistency in the Total Blocks Sent (TBS). An outgoing flow control message associated with the available credit value is sent, preventing packet loss and underutilisation of the interconnect device. One credit represents 64 bytes of free space in a receiver's input buffer, and a sender must amass sufficient credits for a given packet before it may transmit it. Other variables in the scheme are Virtual Lane (VL), Absolute Blocks Received (ABR) and Flow Control Credit Limit (FCCL). Loops of flow control units are formed in which credit requests are continually updated.
Patent GB-2402533-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle number plate indicating vehicle theft
Inventor: HOLMES DAVID COLIN
IPC: B60R25/104
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A visual indication is provided on a vehicle licence plate 2 indicating that the vehicle is being or has been stolen by altering the appearance of the licence plate. Upon detection of vehicle theft (or damage, tampering etc.) by a convention car alarm system the alphanumeric indicia 2a on the number plate 2 are obliterated by changing the background colour 2b of the plate to match that of the alphanumeric indicia 2a. The numbers and letter may not be completely obscured so that the registration details remain recognisable. The colour change is effected by the thermal material or LCD from which the plate is constructed. The indication may alternatively or additionally include a flashing light on the plate.
Patent GB-2400947-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for suspending execution of a thread until a specified memory access occurs
Inventor: MARR DEBORAH T
IPC: G06F12/08
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Techniques for suspending execution of a thread until a specified memory access occurs. In one embodiment, a processor includes multiple execution units capable of executing multiple threads. A first thread includes an instruction that specifies a monitor address. Suspend logic suspends execution of the first thread, and a monitor causes resumption of the first thread in response to an access to the specified monitor address.
Patent GB-2403351-A (GB)
Title: Cooling electronic components
Inventor: CHHEDA SACHIN NEVIN
IPC: H02P7/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A system for dissipating heat generated by an electronic component 100 comprises a cooling element 101 and control means 130 which adjust the speed of operation of the cooling element in response to measured variations in the power consumption (132) of the electronic component. As the voltage increases, the speed of operation of the cooling element may increase. The control means may also respond to variations in the temperature (131) of the electronic component. The cooling element may be a fan or a blower and the electronic component may be an integrated circuit (IC) chip.
Patent GB-2404516-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for amplifying analog signals in image pick-up and pre-processing circuits
Inventor: CHOI HEE-CHEOL
IPC: H04N5/243
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A system and method for processing an input signal, such as an analog video input signal. The system includes a correlated double sampler (CDS) 210 for receiving an input signal, sampling the input signal and providing an output signal, the CDS comprising an amplifier for amplifying the input signal. The sampled and amplified output of the CDS is applied to a programmable gain amplifier (PGA) 220. The PGA receives the output signal from the CDS and amplifies the received signal. By providing gain in both the CDS and the PGA, the system of the invention uses much smaller area than conventional systems. Also, a pseudo log scale gain response for the overall system is realized. The gains may be set by using a digital signal. The gain of the CDS may be set to one of four levels between 1 and 2.
Patent GB-2417539-A (GB)
Title: Fixing of members
Inventor: ATKINS JAMES
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2004-08-24
Abstract: First and second members (14, 12) are fixed by inserting a fastener (38) in a fastener size recess (30) in the first member (14). The members (12, 14) are brought together to locate the fastener (38) at a fastener retainer (28) of the second member (12). A tool (44) is operated through a port (42) in the first member. The port (42) is smaller than the recess (30).
Patent GB-2405413-A (GB)
Title: Diamond impregnated drill bits and drill bit inserts
Inventor: OLDHAM THOMAS W
IPC: E21B10/56
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: Diamond particles coated with a boride, nitride or carbide of a group IVA, VA or VI transition metal or silicon disposed in a matrix comprising tungsten carbide, tungsten alloy, tungsten carbide in combination with tungsten, a tungsten alloy in combination with tungsten, titanium based compounds or nitrides are used to make a drill bit insert or a drill bit. Preferably both the drill bit and inserts are made from this material.
Patent GB-2406385-A (GB)
Title: Semi-conductive shell for borehole sources and sensors
Inventor: HOMAN DEAN M
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A composite shell (12) for use in a borehole comprises a body composed of graphite and carbon particles, or carbon fabric with carbon loaded epoxy, fabric with carbon particles, or carbon loaded plastics. The shell is adapted to cover source or sensor antennas (T, R) mounted on a support (18) and to provide transparency to the passage of signals to or from the source or sensor. The shell has a uniform conductive surface providing a path to short undesired borehole electric currents generated near the source or sensor. Conductors (20) may connect the shell to the support to provide a path for the current.
Patent GB-2403626-A (GB)
Title: Communication through network address translation (nat) devices
Inventor: PHOMSOPHA BOUNTHAVIVONE
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-04-12
Abstract: Communication between a first device having a non-routable address behind a network address translation (NAT) type of device (translator), and a second device, according to a protocol in which the first device embeds its non-routable address and a communication port within protocol data sent to the second device. Translation assigns an apparent origin and apparent port for the protocol data different from the non-routable address and embedded port. The second device is configured to identify the embedded non-routable data and utilise the apparent origin and apparent port.