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Patent GB-2357453-A (GB)
Title: Building frame and method of construction
Inventor: IBS GROUP LTD
IPC: B21D5/08
Filed: 1999-09-07
Abstract: This invention relates to metal framing (2, 3, 4), in particular steel framing for building construction. The invention also relates to a method of constructing a metal frame assembly (2, 3, 4) and roll forming apparatus (41) for producing metal framing for building construction. The individual components of the metal frame (2, 3, 4), and assembly made from these components is adapted to provide for a substantially even planar surface without deformations, to which a cladding may be attached with a preferred even finish. The invention also includes roll forming apparatus (41) adapted for producing metal framing (2, 3, 4) of this type, and particularly adapted to produce metal frame members (2, 3, 4) having a predominantly C-section profile (7), with one or more portions of a U-section profile (9, 6), the U-section (9, 6) and C-section (7) profiles formed simultaneously on the same sheet metal strip (43). The apparatus (41) is also adapted to form narrowing or swaging of the channel at some or all U-section portions (6). The overall method of constructing a building frame assembly of the invention includes recording data defining a unit area in which a frame assembly is to fit, processing the data to design a frame assembly to fit that unit area, and controlling operation of roll forming apparatus (41) by a computing means using the processed data, to produce frame members (2, 3, 4) cut and formed ready for assembly to produce the required design of frame assembly.
Patent GB-2373860-A (GB)
Title: A monitoring system for sensing temperature inside a process chamber
Inventor: HAYWARD MICHAEL ROBERT
IPC: G01K1/02
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A monitoring system for sensing temperature inside a process chamber 11 of processing apparatus comprises a fluid flow duct 12 extending through the chamber 11 and temperature sensors (16, Figure 1) for sensing the temperature of fluid flowing along the duct 12. The fluid in the flow duct 12 exhibits a mass which will take time to change temperature. The output of the sensors can be used to provide an accurate determination of the effect of the process on a product carried through the chamber 11, by knowing the relationship between the temperature coefficient of the fluid and the temperature coefficient of the products being processed. Optionally, a motion sensor 15 can be used to detect the rate of movement of product and a heat exchanger 14 may be provided along the return duct 13.
Patent GB-2376100-A (GB)
Title: Processing non-native instruction using hardware executor
Inventor: SEAL DAVID JAMES
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A data processing system supports execution of both native instructions and Java bytecodes using a hardware executer for the Java bytecodes where possible and a software instruction interpreter for the Java bytecodes where these are not supported by the hardware. The sequences of native instructions 26 within the software instruction interpreter that perform the processing for the Java bytecodes being interpreted terminate within a sequence terminating instruction BXJ that acts differently depending upon whether or not an enabled hardware executer 6 is detected to be present. If an enabled hardware executer is detected as present, then the execution of the next Java bytecode is attempted with this. If an active hardware executer is not present, then the next Java bytecode is passed directly to the software instruction interpreter.
Patent GB-2376293-A (GB)
Title: Determining polarisation dependent power loss in an optical device
Inventor: BARNARD JOSEPH ALAN
IPC: G01M11/00
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: To determine a polarisation power loss in an optical device such as a demultiplexer (20), a signal of known input power such as a wavelength multiplexed signal is applied to the device, and the power levels of an output from the device are measured at each of two mutually orthogonal polarisations. The total output power from the device and the output polarisation are determined from the measured power levels, and the power loss at the determined polarisation angle is determined from the known input power and the total output power. The input signal may be adjusted to a plurality of different polarisation angles using a polarisation controller (22) connected to the optical device by a polarisation maintaining optical fibre (24). The input may be demultiplexed by the optical device into three output channels (  g  1,  g  2,  g  3) directed to respective polarisation sensitive measuring devices (26).
Patent GB-2368206-A (GB)
Title: Protection of intrinsically safe circuits
Inventor: LYTOLLIS BARRY JAMES
IPC: H02H9/00
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: The protection of potentially incendive circuits is achieved by a power system which comprises a power supply 10 connected by power distribution wiring to one or more modules, the or each module comprising an intrinsically safe circuit including a load 12, sensing means D2 to detect the voltage supplied to the load, and a fast-acting switch TR1 arranged, in response to the detection of a decrease in the supplied voltage, to disconnect the load 12 in such manner as to prevent any series break upstream from the switch TR1 from becoming incendive.
Patent GB-2377117-A (GB)
Title: Prioritising access to communications bandwidth
Inventor: PORTER JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04L47/31
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: A communications system operator provides to each user of a multi-user communications system a committed information rate (CIR). When a user requests bandwidth for transmission, a system controller queues the user in a high-priority subclass A. The system controller allocates bandwidth to the user at the head of the queue as requested but if the user's bandwidth, measured as an average over a sampling time, exceeds its CIR, it is moved into a low-priority subclass B. The user can then only obtain further bandwidth after other users in the high-priority subclass have been allocated bandwidth up to their CIRs. If a user in the low-priority subclass only receives allocation of a small amount of bandwidth, so that its average information rate falls below its CIR, it is moved back into the queue in the high-priority subclass. The user may have a set peak allowed rate for ATM access, and an agreed committed data rate.
Patent GB-2378470-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced concrete systems
Inventor: DUNN RAYMOND PAUL
IPC: B28B1/52
Filed: 2001-08-10
Abstract: A cast in situ or pre-cast reinforced concrete paving/roadway system for paving driveways, walkways, patios, plazas, industrial floors and the like is manufactured from premixed concrete, and applied to the area in which it is required in the form of a pre-cast or cast slab, or a decking system or flooring system for use in all areas aforesaid but particularly in variable and high load areas, being a supporting structure constructed of non-metallic fibre and metallic fibre reinforced concrete, with further reinforcement being provided by a steel mesh reinforcement sandwiched within the premixed concrete. A hardener is also supplied and protruding metal fibres are removed.
Patent GB-2363843-A (GB)
Title: Forensic and genealogical test
Inventor: SYKES BRYAN CLIFFORD
IPC: C12Q1/6876
Filed: 2000-01-25
Abstract: A method is provided for determining the probable surname of a male from a sample of his tissue or DNA, wherein the haplotype of his sample is compared with a database, the database containing information which correlates Y chromosome haplotypes to given surnames.
Patent GB-2372332-A (GB)
Title: Input/output architecture for integrated circuit testing
Inventor: LINN SCOTT A
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: Input and output test mulitplexers (201-204) are added to an input/output pad's architecture to switch the pad between a test mode and the normal operating mode. One input multiplexer (201) has inputs coupled to a test input signal and the I/O pad input signal. Another input multiplexer (202) has inputs coupled to an input enable signal and a test input enable signal. An input mode signal is used to switch among these inputs , depending on the mode of the integrated circuit. One output multiplexer (203) has input coupled to a test output signal and an output signal from the integrated circuit core logic function. Another output multiplexer (204) has inputs coupled to an output enable signal and a test output enable signal. An output mode signal is used to switch among these output signals, depending on the mode of the integrated circuit. The input/output architecture is useful for testing the integrated circuit e.g. by boundary scan testing.
Patent GB-2364616-A (GB)
Title: Electronic mail systems
Inventor: RABE-HESKETH SIMON THOMAS
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2000-05-22
Abstract: An electronic mail system comprises a mail transfer agent (24) which receives incoming mail and allocates the mail to a plurality of private message stores (27) where it is stored in e-mail format for access by individual recipients. The system further comprises a database (26) establishing a plurality of private attachment stores for access by individual recipients, and attachment processing means which scans incoming mail, detects attachments such as video files, and processes the attachments. An attachment is removed from the incoming item of mail and placed in the private attachment store for the recipient of the incoming mail item. In the mail message, the attachment is replaced by a link to the attachment in the private attachment store. The recipient of the mail message may access the attachment in the private attachment store by activating the link in the mail message.
Patent GB-2388303-A (GB)
Title: Toasters
Inventor: SABA SIMON
IPC: A47J37/08
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A toasting compartment (110) for a toaster, the compartment comprising a support (114) for items to be toasted. The support (114) is movable between a first position, and a second position suitable for toasting the item. The compartment further includes a movable control (116), and a movement mechanism (120, 122, 128) arranged to move the support from the first position to the second position. The movement mechanism includes a mechanical amplifier arranged to amplify the movement of the control to result in a correspondingly larger movement of the support.
Patent GB-2367682-A (GB)
Title: An integral battery and recharger
Inventor: INSLEY BRYAN
IPC: H01M2/10
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: An internal battery and recharger is described. The battery includes a battery housing, battery terminals and plug pins for location in a plug socket and operable to effect recharging of the battery when connected to an AC supply. The battery housing is generally designed to be received in a close fitting cavity (33) of a battery powered device. The part of the housing from which the plug pins project is designed to be sufficiently spaced, in use, from the walls of the cavity to allow the plug pins which project therefrom to fully extend in the space provided between the part and the cavity. Preferably, the side from which the pins project extends at substantially 45{ with respect to the said adjacent sides to form the third side of a three sided battery housing. A method of using and recharging a battery located in a battery powered device is also described.
Patent GB-2387805-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Devices
Inventor: EDWARDS DAVID BRIAN
IPC: B23K26/40
Filed: 2002-01-26
Abstract: A process for cutting or perforating a water-soluble or water-dispersible film or stack of films in the form of a web comprising a plurality of compartments by which each compartment is cut or perforated by applying a laser beam to the film or stack of films. A process is also disclosed for producing a water-soluble or water-dispersible container containing a composition comprises: <SL> <LI>a. producing a base web water-soluble or water-dispersible film containing a plurality of pockets; <LI>b. filling each pocket with a composition; <LI>c. sealing the pockets with a top web water-soluble or water-dispersible film to produce closed containers; and <LI>d. separating at least one container from the plurality of containers by cutting or perforating the combined web with a laser beam. </SL>
Patent GB-2375913-A (GB)
Title: Bispectral camera with target-locating ability
Inventor: KAHN RICHARD OLIVER
IPC: H04N5/33
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A digital camera 2 provides an infra-red signal 10 and a visible signal 15 from sensors 8, 9, wherein the sensor fields of view overlap or share a common field of view. Analysis of the IR signal 10 provides the location of (20) and information from (13, 14) an active or passive target. Analyser 19 acts on the signal 15 in response to signals 14, 20 for composition control (pan/tilt/zoom/timing) and selection of pictures from signal 15 for storage 18 together with signal 13 providing ancillary information such as personal details of a target wearer. Alternatively the visible and infra-red image signals may be combined to correct for sensitivity of the visible and/or IR sensors to IR and visible wavelengths respectively.
Patent GB-2395830-A (GB)
Title: Universal mobile alarm dialler
Inventor: COLE MICHAEL
IPC: H04M1/2745
Filed: 2002-04-15
Abstract: An alarm system, has a mobile phone (20) interfaced into an intruder alarm, the alarm and the mobile phone, can be fitted to motor vehicles, boats, caravans or any property that needs protecting from thieves; when activated, the alarm, sends a signal to the mobile phone, which can dial up to 10 pre-programmed designated telephone numbers. The alarm is also programmed to send out a text message warning to the owners mobile phone.
Patent GB-2378547-A (GB)
Title: Runtime configurable caching for component object factories
Inventor: HUNT JOSEPH R
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: A method and structure for allowing applications to create and configure caches for the objects used is disclosed. The method uses a general purpose cache integrated with object factories that provide the objects used by the application. The object factory can store objects in cache so that application requests for objects are returned in a fast and transparent manner to the calling application. A particular cache may support one or more object factories. The object factory that provides access to a cache is a specialized type of object factory, called a cacheable factory. The cacheable factory contains methods for adding, removing and accessing objects in the cache associated with the cacheable factory object. Also the method can contain a plurality cache statistics objects and cache configuration objects. Also initializing the cache objects includes setting a cache type for each object and a maximum size for the number of objects in each cache object.
Patent GB-2392998-A (GB)
Title: Handling interrupts during multiple access program instructions
Inventor: GRISENTHWAITE RICHARD ROY
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A data processing apparatus 2 supports multiple memory access program instructions LDM, STM which serve to load data values from multiple program registers 16 to respective memory locations or to store data values from multiple memory locations to respective program registers. A memory management unit 8 within the system stores device or strongly ordered memory attribute values which control whether or not a multiple memory access instruction involving such a memory location may be early terminated when an interrupt is received during its operation. Early termination is permitted in those circumstances where the multiple memory access instruction may be safely restarted and rerun in its entirety, whereas early termination is not permitted and the operation completes before the interrupt is taken in those circumstances where the memory locations are subject to a guaranteed number of memory accesses as this appears within the controlling program instructions.
Patent GB-2387544-A (GB)
Title: Microwave Applicator
Inventor: CRONIN NIGEL
IPC: A61B18/18
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: A microwave applicator comprising a coaxial electrical input (4)and a waveguide (1) filled with dielectric (2), an inner conductor (7) of the coaxial input extending longitudinally within one end of the waveguide to launch microwaves in the TM01 mode to travel to the distal end face (8) of the waveguide so that microwaves are transmitted when the distal end face is contacted by the biological tissue to be treated. The waveguide is preferably arranged so that when the distal face is against tissue, the reflections at this face back into the waveguide are minimised and froward transmission is enhanced. Also, the waveguide may be arranged so that when the distal face is removed from tissue and this face is in air or gas, that reflections from this face back into the waveguide are enhanced.
Patent GB-2379378-A (GB)
Title: Disposable absorbent underpants
Inventor: CAZZATO TIM RICHARD
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: This invention relates to disposable absorbent underpants for containing body fluid. The disposable underpants include an outer cover having a front portion and a back portion joined together by a crotch portion. An inner liner is attached to the outer cover. The inner liner has a front portion and a back portion joined together by a crotch portion. The front and back portions of the outer cover and the inner liner are connected together to form a waist opening and a pair of leg openings. An absorbent pad is secured to the crotch portion of the inner liner. The absorbent pad includes a liquid-permeable cover, a liquid impermeable baffle and an absorbent layer positioned therebetween. Discontinuous leg elastics are secured between the outer cover and the inner liner.
Patent GB-2383429-A (GB)
Title: Optical probe and staining cells
Inventor: HUTCHISON IAIN LOUIS
IPC: G02B23/24
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A probe, for a video microscope system has a window (13) sealed to a casing (10), the window having a flat outer surface for contacting an area of the body of a patient, such as the patient's mouth (18 Fig 4). The casing has at least partly therein a lens and illumination means. The flat outer surface of the window is flush with or proud of the exterior surface of the casing. A dye is administered to a body area so as to stain DNA and RNA and the nuclei of all cells, which stained area is then examined with the probe so as to allow a surgeon to interpret the images and identify any cancerous cells. The dye may be Methylene blue or Toluidine blue.
Patent GB-2397164-A (GB)
Title: Telescopic stand for musical device
Inventor: HSIEH WU-HONG
IPC: F16B7/10
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: A telescopic tube has an outer tube (10) having a notched post (15) securely mounted inside the outer tube (10), an inner tube (20) selectively and movably received in the outer tube (10), a seat (30) securely connected to a distal end of the inner tube (20) and having a spring (37) extendably received in the seat (30) and a connector (60) detachably connected to a distal end of the seat (30) to adapt to connect to a musical device, a handle (40) pivotally connected to the seat (30) to force the spring (37) to extend, and a securing device (50) securely connected to a distal end of the spring (37) and being movable relative to the inner tube (20) to selectively clamp the notched post (15). A relative position of the inner tube (20) to the outer tube (10) is able to be adjusted by the pivotal movement of the handle (40).
Patent GB-2386149-A (GB)
Title: Tool for removing excess material, e.g. plaster, from a corner
Inventor: TURNER ANTONY ROGER
IPC: E04F21/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A hand tool for removing excess material such as plaster from a surface adjoining an exterior angled corner comprises a handle 110 by which the tool may be held, guide means 115 for guiding the movement of the tool, the guide means being arranged to be placed on and slide along the corner, and a scraper having a scraping edge 122, 127, arranged to remove excess material. There may be two scrapers of different width X1, X2, as shown.
Patent GB-2399064-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-theft device with an alarm
Inventor: WU WEN-YIN
IPC: B60R25/022
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: The anti-theft lock has both mechanical anti-theft effect and electronic anti-theft effect. An undetachable lock seat 3 is assembled with outer tube body 1. A lock core 31 is disposed on the lock seat for locking a telescopic bar 2. An alarm or a remote controlling unit is disposed in the lock seat. An outward drawable cell casing base board 4 is disposed in the lock seat. A cell casing 41 is disposed on the base board. The base board is formed with an insertion hole 44 for a lock bolt of the lock core to pass therethrough in a locked state. By means of unlocking/locking the lock core of the anti-theft lock, a remote controlling unit hidden in the anti-theft lock is simultaneously turned on/off. By means of remote controlling unit, a receiving controlling unit disposed in a hidden place of the car is controlled to identify and go into standby cut off state or power on state for discharging standby cut off state.
Patent GB-2400635-A (GB)
Title: Tapered spline slip clutch
Inventor: DROSTE MANFRED
IPC: F16D7/02
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A hammer comprising a spindle (4,Fig 2A) capable of being rotatingly driven by a motor via a drive chain, the drive chain comprising an overload spindle clutch which is capable of slipping when a torque which is greater than a predetermined amount is applied to it wherein the clutch comprises a sliding hub (2, Fig 2A) which is slidably mounted on the spindle (4, Fig 2A) having at least one spline 16 formed along its inner surface which engages with at least one corresponding trough 12 formed along the length of the spindle (4, Fig 2A) characterised in that the trough 12 and the splines 16 are correspondingly tapered along their length. The end of the spline 16 adjacent an O-ring, which prevents the sliding hub (2, Fig 2A) from travelling rearwardly more than a predetermined position due to a biasing force of a spring, has been tapered at an angle relative to the longitudinal axis (14, Fig 2A) of the sliding hub (2, Fig 2A).
Patent GB-2401388-A (GB)
Title: A door with decorative panels
Inventor: FORD ROBERT DAGLISH
IPC: E06B7/28
Filed: 2003-05-03
Abstract: A door 1 comprises two outer plastic panels 6 and 7 (not shown) forming respectively two sides of the door, a peripheral frame 4a to 4d forming the edges of the door, and has at least one transparent or translucent section 16 therein. The frame may be made of metal and the outer panels may be constructed of acrylic or Perspex. Each outer panel may comprise corresponding apertures which are bounded by walls 19 and 20, and a feature panel 16 may be located between the outer panels and extend across the apertures. The outer panels may be opaque or translucent and the feature panel may be transparent. A light source 12 may be located between the outer panels and a corresponding electrical connection 13 may be provided in the frame.