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Patent GB-2355151-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident wireless application protocol identity module
Inventor: IMMONEN OLLI
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: An apparatus and method for enhancing the security of a wireless application protocol identity module (WIM) is disclosed in which a manufacturer certificate 1 is stored on the module which permits a third part such as a Certification Authority to have confidence in the security precautions taken during the creation and storage of a public-private key pair on the module.
Patent GB-2363815-A (GB)
Title: Bamboo window blind
Inventor: HONG JACKY
IPC: E06B9/386
Filed: 2000-06-24
Abstract: A window blind is formed from a number of bamboo slats (10), where layers of bamboo fibre grains extend along the longitudinal axis of the slat (10). Slats can be formed by stacking sections of bamboo, so that an inner soft portion of bamboo (a) contacts an outer hard section of bamboo (b) and may include holes for hanging the slats (10) to produce a blind.
Patent GB-2364449-A (GB)
Title: Connector for two SIM cards
Inventor: BARVESTEN MATS
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A connector allows two integrated circuit cards (such as SIM cards for a mobile phone) to be connected to a PCB. A first set of contacts 11-16 are biassed in one direction, to make contact with a first card 31, and a second set (21-26) are biassed in the opposite direction to make contact with a second card 32. The connector may be mounted in a hole in a PCB 2. This minimises the required area and the overall thickness of the device. Resilient holding means 35, 36 may hold the cards in place.
Patent GB-2365425-A (GB)
Title: Alkyl amino acid derivatives useful as pharmaceutical agents
Inventor: BRYANS JUSTIN STEPHEN
IPC: A61P25/00
Filed: 2000-08-01
Abstract: GABA-related pro-drugs of the formula (III) are provided that when administered to humans or other mammals provide an increased duration of active compound in the plasma compared to compounds of corresponding structure in which labile groups are not present. The compounds are of the formula (III) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=50 LX=837 LY=1107 TI=CF> In the above formula:<BR> ```P represents hydrogen or methyl;<BR> ```Q represents a labile amine- or amide-forming organic group that becomes removed in the human or animal body;<BR> ```R<SP>1</SP> represents straight or branched C<SB>1</SB> - C<SB>6</SB> alkyl, C<SB>3</SB> - C<SB>6</SB> cycloalkyl or phenyl;<BR> ```R<SP>2</SP> represents hydrogen or methyl; and<BR> ```R<SP>3</SP> represents hydrogen, methyl or carboxyl; and<BR> ```R<SP>4</SP> represents hydrogen or a labile ester-forming group selected from substituted and unsubstituted C<SB>1</SB> - C<SB>6</SB> alkyl, benzyl and phenyl groups that become removed in the human or animal body. Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of any salt-forming compound within the above class are also included. The compounds may be used to treat a range of neurological conditions, e.g. epilepsy and pain.
Patent GB-2366677-A (GB)
Title: Multi-level optical amplitude modulator
Inventor: FERGUSSON RICHARD JOHN
IPC: H04B10/54
Filed: 2000-09-09
Abstract: An optical amplitude modulator for modulating signals for transmission by a fibre optic link. The modulator comprises of a plurality of optical transmitters, whereby each transmitter is driven by an electronic circuit. Generally, each optical transmitter provides a light output, and the light outputs of the plurality of optical transmitters are combined optically for transmission as an optical output signal. Additionally, each of the plurality of optical transmitters has an associated optical filter, whereby each filter has a different level of opaqueness. Each filter, filters light output from the associated optical transmitter. In a way a multi-level optical output is achieved.
Patent GB-2355503-A (GB)
Title: Transmission controller allows starting in a high gear in adverse road conditions
Inventor: WARREN ROBIN JOHN
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2000-09-18
Abstract: A semi-automatic transmission, for a vehicle, comprises a multi-ratio gearbox 12 and a gear engaging mechanism 25 controlled by electronic control means 36. The controller 36 automatically selects a take-up from rest gear, eg first gear, unless a driver actuates gear selector 24 to select a higher gear. Before the higher gear is selected the gear lever must be moved from neutral N to drive position S and accelerator pedal 19 must not be activated, if accelerator pedal 19 is operated then the vehicle will start in first gear. Starting in a higher gear, eg second, reduces risk of wheel slip when starting in adverse road conditions, eg ice, snow etc, where traction may be reduced. Controller 36 also controls clutch actuation means 20, 22, 38 to engage/disengage clutch 14. The higher take-up-gear, eg second, may be deselected by, for example, selecting a lower gear, keying off the transmission, cancelling take-up while the vehicle is at rest or exceeding a predetermined speed. A change to third gear may be imposed if slip is apparent, third gear being deselected when the transmission is keyed off or the throttle is closed.
Patent GB-2367933-A (GB)
Title: Encryption
Inventor: HYPPONEN ARI
IPC: G06F21/79
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: A method of enabling a user of a computer device to back-up an encryption key generated on the device, where the key is used to encrypt stored data, and the key is itself encrypted using a user password for storage on the device, comprises: rendering the key into a form comprising a reduced length sequence of characters and displaying the reduced length sequence on a display of the device. The user is then able to write down the rendered key. The reduced length sequence may also be sent to a service provider in an SMS message, e-mail, or by voice dictation. In the event that the user password is lost, such that the encrypted key stored on the device cannot be unencrypted, encrypted data may still be accessed by the user entering the rendered key into the device.
Patent GB-2357732-A (GB)
Title: Device for the production of printing formes
Inventor: PETERSEN GODBER
IPC: B41C1/18
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A device for the production of printing formes comprises a carrier cylinder 1 which is received on both sides in bearings 2, 3 arranged on a frame 4 and driven by motor 5. The carrier cylinder 1 can be exposed on the side opposite the motor 5 by separating it from journal 10 and bearing 2; the carrier cylinder 1 and bearing 2 being movable away from each other, allowing axial application and removal of a printing forme. The bearing 3 may moveable in a longitudinal direction of the carrier cylinder by guide rail 16.
Patent GB-2370388-A (GB)
Title: Data communication apparatus
Inventor: PITT-PLADDY GLEN
IPC: G06F21/79
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A base module 2, has a subsidiary unit receiving area 3b providing a first electrical coupling PD2. A subsidiary unit 4 has a memory 23 and a second electrical coupling means PD1 and is arranged to be received on the base unit coupling PD2 so as to complete an electrical path. Preferably the coupling is a capacitive coupling. At least a part of the subsidiary unit memory is arranged to have either a write allowed or write protect status. In use the base unit supplies a data signal, preferably a write protect command, to the subsidiary unit. The subsidiary unit has a receiving means and a storing means to cause the data to be stored in the memory. The subsidiary unit has a prevention means for preventing writing of data into the write protect area when data is already stored such that the write protect status is irreversible. Preferably this is done using a fusible link (F, Fig 5) which is fused after an initial write. In a particular embodiment the apparatus may be used as part of a game with the subsidiary unit forming a game playing piece.
Patent GB-2371799-A (GB)
Title: Container lid having cutters
Inventor: HAGGARD TIM MICHAEL DEBONNAIRE
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: A container for gelatinous food stuffs has at least one inwardly directed blade (30) formed on the inner surface of the lid (10). As the lid (10) is rotated to remove it from the receptacle, the blades (30) cut through the food stuff and release it from the interior walls of the receptacle.
Patent GB-2363397-A (GB)
Title: Toilet training target
Inventor: KOPEC JACQUELINE
IPC: A47K17/00
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A target device (10) mountable in a toilet bowl, urinal or similar apparatus at a location to which urine contacts the target which changes appearance, thereby signalling that the target has been hit. The target is preferably made from a temperature sensitive plastics material which changes colour upon contact with urine.
Patent GB-2362584-A (GB)
Title: An oil recovery method and oil recovery apparatus
Inventor: TAKAHASHI SHINJIRO
IPC: E02F3/413
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: Oil floating on the water surface is skimmed with a bucket (1) together with water. In the bucket (1), the water (W) and the oil (O) are separated into lower and upper portions respectively by the difference in density. The water (W) is then drained from apertures (1C) provided at the bottom plate (1B) that have a predetermined size and length. The apertures (1C) are formed to be of such a size and length so that after the drainage of water, the oil (O) located in the upper portion of the bucket (1) is allowed to drop gradually through the apertures (1C) by its own density. After the drainage and before the oil has come out from the apertures (1C) the entire oil in the bucket (1) is discharged into a recovery tank by declining the bucket (1) or opening the bottom plat (1B). The recovery of oil is further realised by either an excavator or a floating crane with either a box-type or grab-type bucket.
Patent GB-2361905-A (GB)
Title: Method and drive apparatus for continously casting metal in a continous block caster
Inventor: ZUERCHER ERNST
IPC: B65G23/00
Filed: 2000-01-07
Abstract: A drive system (400) for use in a continuous block caster for continuously casting metal. In particular, a worm gear drive system which reduces imperfections that can be created in a cast by movement of a beam chain through a casting cycle.
Patent GB-2364973-A (GB)
Title: Trim securing device for pillar mounted air bag
Inventor: KODAMA MASAYA
IPC: B60R21/213
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: An air bag apparatus for use in a vehicle is provided with an air bag 30 housed adjacent to the interior surface of a vehicle body panel, such as a pillar member 1, and enclosed within a trim member 4 which is secured to the body panel by means of an elongate fastener 11 and grommet 12. The holding device 10 secures the trim member in a first position as shown, and in a second spaced apart position (figure 3) which is brought about by the inflation of the air bag. The trim member is more securely held in the second position in that an engagement claw 17 and a second engagement portion 26 prevent the trim member from moving further into the interior of the vehicle, however the elongate fastener 11 of the holding device may be rotated so that this connection is disengaged and the trim member may be removed whilst still allowing the holding device 10 to be re-used.
Patent GB-2368488-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for redirection of data when electronic mail is restricted
Inventor: MATTIS STEVE
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining if a data set for transmission can be set directly via e-mail, given predetermined thresholds for sending, or whether it is more expedient to reroute the data set to a web site. Every time a user sends document to e-mail, transparently the size of the document and job is compared to the thresholds and the system automatically determines the best available routing, reformatting if necessary.
Patent GB-2378857-A (GB)
Title: Code assignment in cellular communications systems
Inventor: JONES PHILIP
IPC: H04J13/00
Filed: 2001-08-18
Abstract: A code assignment technique for a cellular communications system combines the use of multiple channelisation code trees with space division multiple access thereby enhancing spectral efficiency and user capacity. A base station (1) monitors the angular separation of two mobile stations (3, 4) in a cell (2) and initially assigned the same code. When the angular separation reaches a minimum threshold value, a code re-assignment is effected in a manner dependant upon the relative number of high data rate and low data rate users already active in the cell (2).
Patent GB-2370667-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device having different clock frequencies for address and/or command signals, and data signals
Inventor: LEE DONG-YANG
IPC: G11C11/4076
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a clock buffer 310 which receives an external clock CLK and generates a first internal clock CLK1 having a frequency lower than the external clock and a second internal clock CLK2 having the same frequency as the external clock. An address buffer 320, a command signal buffer 330 receive input signals at a timing of the first internal clock CLK1 and a data buffer inputs/outputs data at a timing of the second internal clock CLK2. A further aspect includes a memory controller (410, Fig 4) providing a second clock of greater or different frequency from a first clock, and a plurality of memory devices each including an address buffer (520, Fig 5), a command buffer (530) and a data buffer (540). The memory devices are connected to the memory controller through bus lines on which the first and second clocks, an address signal, a command signal and data are loaded. Still further aspects relate to systems where a register (710, Fig 7) is used to load the address and command signals at the timing of a first clock to memory chips (700) under control of a second clock and such systems where a phase locked loop (920, Figs 9 and 10 and 1120, Figs 11 and 12) is associated with the clocks.
Patent GB-2368845-A (GB)
Title: Functionalized lithium initiators
Inventor: HALASA ADEL FARHAN
IPC: B60C1/00
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A functionalized lithium initiator may be made by reacting a dilithium initiator with an alkylaminoaryl compound of the structural formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=44 WI=22 LX=992 LY=1554 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R, R', and R'' can be the same or different, wherein R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen atoms, alkyl groups, aryl groups, alkaryl groups, and amino aryl groups, and wherein R' and R'' represent alkyl groups. The dilithium initiator can be made by reaching diisopropenylbenzene with a tertiary alkyl lithium compound in an aromatic solvent at 0-100{C. The initiator may be used to make rubbery polymers, which can be incorporated into tread rubber compositions together with carbon black and/or silica.
Patent GB-2363459-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for reducing effects of sea surface ghost contamination in seismic data
Inventor: ROBERTSSON JOHAN OLOF ANDERS
IPC: G01V1/36
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: An improved de-ghosting method and system that utilises multi-component marine seismic data recorded in a fluid medium is disclosed. The disclosed method makes use of two types of data: pressure data, that represents the pressure in the fluid medium, such as sea water, at a number of locations; and vertical particle motion data, that represents the vertical particle motion of the acoustic energy propagating in the fluid medium at a number of locations within the same spatial area as the pressure data. The vertical particle motion data can be in various forms, for example, velocity, pressure gradient, displacement, or acceleration. A spatial filter is designed so as to be effective at separating up and down propagating acoustic energy over substantially the entire range of non-horizontal incidence angles in the fluid medium. The spatial filter is applied to either the vertical particle motion data or to the pressure data, and then combined with the other data to generate pressure data that has its up and down propagating components separated.
Patent GB-2366990-A (GB)
Title: Golf gloves
Inventor: WILKINSON PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A63B71/14
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: A golf glove 1 has two holes 50, 51 defining an alignment line across the front, palmar face of the glove for gripping the golf-club handle. As an alternative the line may be defined on the front face of the glove by the space between two closely spaced parallel rows of holes (72 fig. 7), and additional holes (75 fig. 8) on the back of the thumb may define an arrow for alignment with the club-shaft. The line defining holes 50, 51 are backed by fabric within the glove to give visibility and distinctiveness. When used for training purposes, the glove 1, as one of a pair, includes fabric elements 33-36 for hook-to-loop adhesion with fabric (5 fig. 2) covering the golf club handle so as to give awareness of break of grip. A second glove (61 fig. 5; 71 fig. 7) for the same hand and with corresponding alignment holes but with no adhesive fabric elements, is used for games. A coloured fabric (78 fig. 8) on the back of the glove (71 fig. 8) extends over knuckles of the first and second fingers (80, 81 fig. 8) to give guidance on grip orientation.
Patent GB-2370530-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable clamping device in a machine drive apparatus
Inventor: OEN RICHARD J
IPC: B30B15/00
Filed: 2001-12-28
Abstract: An adjustable clamping mechanism (12) includes a slider block (18) annularly disposed about a rod device (30) within a mechanical press or other machine drive apparatus. The mechanism utilizes a press or interference fit connection between the components. During operation, high-pressure oil is injected into the location between the slider block and rod, thereby relieving the press fit and making it possible to have relative movement therebetween. An actuator (54) causes selective linear displacement of the slider block along the longitudinal axis of the stationary rod during the release condition. Once the slider block is repositioned, the high-pressure oil is removed, which reactivates the press fit connection and causes the slider block to once again lock up against the rod and prevent movement therebetween.
Patent GB-2383717-A (GB)
Title: Hand-free device equipped with expansion function modules
Inventor: CHEN TONNY
IPC: H04W8/22
Filed: 2001-12-29
Abstract: A hand-free device equipped with expansion function modules allows a basic hand-free handset to attach expansion function modules depending on users' requirements so that the existing hand-free handset can be upgraded to equip additional or new functions to prevent the handset becoming obsolete. The invention consists of a hand-free main body and externally connected expansion function modules of various functions desired. The function may be selected based on users' requirements such as GPS, PDA enabling, or audio control dialing, etc.
Patent GB-2372240-A (GB)
Title: Traction vehicle for aircraft and engagement and hoisting device therefor
Inventor: JOHANSSON MAGNUS
IPC: B64F1/22
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: A traction vehicle (2) for moving an aircraft (1) comprises a wheel-mounted chassis (7) and an engagement and hoisting device (12) that can be raised and lowered and comprises a U-shaped stand (17); journalling members (15), flexibly connecting the stand to the chassis; actuators (13), arranged between the stand and the chassis to raise and lower the engagement and hoisting device relative to the chassis; and a nose-wheel holder (18), mounted on the stand to carry and hold the nose wheel (4) of the aircraft. In accordance with the invention, the nose-wheel holder and stand are designed as two units and have co-operating journalling members (70, 71), arranged in a circular arc and defining a vertical axis of rotation for said units, the nose-wheel holder being U-shaped to form a space for receiving the nose wheel. The invention also relates to such an engagement and hoisting device.
Patent GB-2376463-A (GB)
Title: Glass panel for cathode ray tube
Inventor: KUROKI YUICHI
IPC: H01J29/86
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A glass panel for a color cathode ray tube, has a linear absorption coefficient of X-ray with a wavelength of 0.06 nm of from 30 to 38 cm<SP>-1</SP> and has a layer having a compression stress of at least 70 MPa formed by a chemical strengthening method at least at short axis end portions and/or long axis end portions of the outer surface of a face portion and at a center portion of the inner surface of the face portion. The glass may comprise by wt. SiO<SB>2</SB> 53-65%; Al<SB>2</SB>O<SB>3</SB> 0.5-5%; Na<SB>2</SB>O 3-13%; K<SB>2</SB>O 1-9%; SrO 3-8.6%; BaO 5-12%; ZnO 0.4-9%; ZrO<SB>2</SB> 0.5-5%; TiO<SB>2</SB> 0.1-0.6%; CeO<SB>2</SB> 0.1-0.9%; Li<SB>2</SB>O 0-3%; CaO 0-4%; MgO 0-4%; WO<SB>3</SB> 0-3%.
Patent GB-2388707-A (GB)
Title: Tuneable laser
Inventor: ZAKHLENIUK NICKOLAY
IPC: H01S5/0625
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A tuneable laser including a light creating section 1, a tuneable section 3 formed of a semiconductor material which utilises the current injection free electron plasma effect to achieve a change in the refractive index of the material. The tunable section has a plurality of quantum dots having enhanced polarisablity compared to the bulk semiconductor material surrounding the quantum dots. This enhances the change in the refractive index and the tunable range of the laser. The laser can also include a phase matching section 2. The tuning section contains a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) 9a, 9b and the quantum dots may be self assembled or formed by etching. The laser can be made from GaAs, InAs or InP based semiconductors.
Patent GB-2376486-A (GB)
Title: A gravel-inflatable element for sealing wells
Inventor: WATSON GRAHAM
IPC: E21B33/127
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: An inflatable element 56 is adapted for inflation by gravel. One embodiment of the invention is a method of sealing an annulus in a well that comprises expanding the inflatable element 56 with a gravel-laden slurry. The inflatable element 56 comprises a passageway 52 communicating between an exterior and an interior of the inflatable element 56. The inflatable element 56 is capable of being connected to a sand screen and the inflatable element 56 can be inflated with the gravel-laden slurry during a gravel packing of the well.
Patent GB-2379442-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline isothiocyanates
Inventor: KIRSCH PEER
IPC: C09K19/20
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: The invention relates to liquid-crystalline compounds of the formula I <EMI ID=1.1 HE=36 WI=139 LX=332 LY=562 TI=CF> <PC>in which<BR> R<SP>1</SP>, A<SP>1</SP>, A<SP>2</SP>, Z<SP>1</SP>, Z<SP>2</SP>, a, b, L<SP>1</SP>, L<SP>2</SP> and L<SP>3</SP> are as defined in claim 1 and to liquid-crystalline media comprising at least compound of the formula I and to electro-optical displays containing a liquid-crystalline medium of this type.
Patent GB-2395487-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal dopants
Inventor: NETLAND KJETIL
IPC: C09K19/58
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: An ionic dopant comprising a sulfur or a phosphorus containing anion with a random cation, for use in a smectic A liquid crystal composition. The cation preferably comprises a quaternary ammonium cation.
Patent GB-2380295-A (GB)
Title: Interactive televised phone auction system
Inventor: FAULL ASHLEY CLIVE
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A method of processing input data for a plurality of users makes use of a user line identifier as a temporary identifier to facilitate high speed processing of multiple users when not all users have pro-registered full user details. The method is specifically used for a televised auction, producing an interactive broadcast. A database of all users is maintained, and is referenced using the caller's telephone numbers. If the user is not on the database, they are allowed to bid and are registered fully after bidding.