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Patent GB-2370387-A (GB)
Title: Data communication apparatus
Inventor: PITT-PLADDY GLEN
IPC: G06F11/07
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A base module (2) has a subsidiary unit receiving area (3b) having a first electrical coupler LC1. A subsidiary unit (4) has a memory (231) and a second electrical coupler (LC2) arranged to couple to the first electrical coupler when the subsidiary unit is received on the subsidiary unit receiving area (3b). The base module (2) has a data signal supplier (10,21) for supplying a data signal to the subsidiary unit when the first and second electrical couplers are coupled. The subsidiary unit (4) has a data receiver (35,36) for receiving a data signal, a data buffer (33a) means for buffer received data until a predetermined amount of data, such as a block, has been received and a data store (33) for causing the buffered data to be written into the memory (231) when the predetermined amount has been received. The received data is sent back to the base module for checking purposes and compared with the original data. If they differ, the data is sent to the subsidiary unit. The buffer is erased if there is an error before writing to the memory (231). The apparatus may be applied to a game.
Patent GB-2372117-A (GB)
Title: Data lookup
Inventor: ROWLEY DAVID JOHN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-09
Abstract: Information stored as a sorted data set at a first location (4) can be looked up by a user (1) on a device (2) remote from the first location with minimal action by the user and the transmission of minimal information between the user device and the first location. Typically the device (2) is a mobile device with limited text entry capability, for example a WAP phone with only two lines of text, or a PDA with a pointing device, but the method is also useful in other arrangements where users find pointing devices convenient. A list is initially divided into, say, two portions at the first location (4) when a user indicates a search is required, and the keys corresponding to the first item in each list portion (start keys) are transmitted to the user. The user selects the start key corresponding to the portion containing the required item and that start key is transmitted to the first location. The corresponding list portion is divided at the first location and the respective start keys transmitted to the user, who selects the appropriate start key, and so on until the user is able to select the key of the required item itself, when the first location can supply the full details associated with that key. The user does not have to indicate what is being looked for, merely make selections.
Patent GB-2366126-A (GB)
Title: Exchange system, telephone exchange apparatus, and computer apparatus.
Inventor: SASAKI YASUMASA
IPC: G10L15/00
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: A personal computer having a speech recognition board and speech synthesis board are connected to a key service unit via a control information communication path and media information communication path. Upon executing an exchange service, it is checked if that exchange service uses media information. When the service uses media information, up and down channels are set on the media information communication path, and voice guidance and a voice dial signal for voice dialing are transferred via these channels, thus making the personal computer execute speech recognition required for voice dialing and a search process of a callee telephone number on the basis of the recognition result.
Patent GB-2375753-A (GB)
Title: Wear pad for a stabiliser leg
Inventor: HULSE EDWARD WILLIAM
IPC: E02F9/08
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: A telescopic stabiliser leg (11, Fig 1) for use with a vehicle such as an excavator (1, Fig 7) comprises an adjustable wear pad 32 to permit adjustment of the clearance between the inner and outer telescoping legs. The wear pad 32 comprises a first part 33 which presents the wear surface 35 and is made of a soft material, such as self-lubricating nylon, and a second part 34 which comprises engagement means and is made of a hard material such as steel. Both parts are cylindrical in shape and fit together by means of a 'snap-fit'. The second part 34 has a thread around its periphery and is connected to a complementary thread on the boss 23 on the upper leg. The clearance is adjusted by moving the wear pad by inserting and rotating a tool into the socket 41. Further adjustable wear pads and also fixed wear pads may be provided.
Patent GB-2374146-A (GB)
Title: Pasta apportioning device
Inventor: STEVENSON GRAHAM
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A pasta apportioning device 10 comprises two arm elements 12, 14 which are pivotably interconnected to form one or more jaws 18 each having a first jaw portion 20 on one of the arm elements and a second jaw portion 22 on the other arm element. Each arm element also has a handle 16 by which the respective jaw 18 can be manipulated, and the or each jaw 18 being shaped so that, when closed, it will separate from a stock bundle, and hold, a predetermined portion of uncooked elongate pasta. A spaghetti container (26 fig.4) is also provided, which may be used in combination with the device 10. The container size is such that vessel 28 is of a reduced depth so that the spaghetti protrudes above the top to allow easier access to the bundle of spaghetti.
Patent GB-2358773-A (GB)
Title: Reducing power consumption in a space diversity wireless communication system
Inventor: TAGUCHI MOTOYASU
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: In a CDMA communication apparatus, two receiving circuits 2-1, 2-2 demodulate signals received by respective antennas 1-1, 1-2 and output reception signals. Two delay profile circuits 3-1, 3-2 associated with the receiving circuits shift the phases of the reception signals from the receiving circuits every predetermined interval, and correlate the reception signals with respect to known data to thereby output correlation value data. A searcher circuit 4 retrieves peaks from at least two correlation value data derived from the delay profile circuit and compares them. The power supply to at least one of the receiving circuits is then disconnected by switches 7-1, 7-2 and the oscillation frequency of a clock in the  communication apparatus is reduced based on this comparison.
Patent GB-2363338-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing a striking plate for a golf club head
Inventor: HOCKNELL ALAN
IPC: A63B53/06
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: Method for producing forged face member 60 for a golf club. The forging process (Fig 8) includes multiple heating and pressing stages to obtain face member 60. Heating temperature is always below 1000 degrees C, lasting for less than 20 minutes. After the first heating and pressing stage, a metal bar is formed into a L-shaped metal bar. After the second heating and pressing stage, an intermediate face member is formed. This is then coated with a glazing compound. After the coated intermediate face member has been heated and pressed, final face member 60 is formed. Preferably the heating should take place at less than 950 deg. C for less than 16 minutes. The face member 60 may have extension 74 extending laterally along the entire perimeter of striking plate 72. There may also be a final processing stage where face member 60 is heated to less than 600 deg. C for less than 25 minutes before being pressed at low pressure to ensure proper bulge and roll. The metal may be titanium, a titanium alloy, stainless steel or steel. Striking plate 72 may have concentric regions of varying thickness, the thickest part being in the centre.
Patent GB-2368166-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor memory device for providing address access time and data access time at high speed
Inventor: RYU JE-HUN
IPC: G11C11/408
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A semiconductor memory device for performing highspeed address access and highspeed data access is provided by controlling a control/address block in synchronization with a delay locked loop (DLL) clock. The semiconductor memory device includes a clock buffer 300 for buffering an external clock; a delay locked loop (DLL) 310, for generating a DLL clock in synchronization with the external clock; a control signal buffer 321 for receiving and buffering an external control signal to generate an internal control signal in synchronization with the DLL clock; and an address buffer 322 for receiving and buffering an external address signal to generate an internal address signal in synchronization with the DLL clock. The address buffer may be a CAS buffer (540, Fig 5) and may include a CAS latch (550).
Patent GB-2366221-A (GB)
Title: Flame spray coating of a barrier material
Inventor: CHAN HONG-TA JAMES
IPC: B65D25/34
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A polyolefin substrate is coated with a melted powder that forms a barrier layer. The barrier material may be applied directly to the polyolefin or onto a flame spray coated primer layer. Preferably the primer layer is either a thermoplastic with a specific elastic modulus or an acid modified polyolefin. The primer can be modified by boric or carboxylic acid. The barrier layer may itself be coated. The polyolefin substrate is HDPE and the barrier material is polyethylene vinyl alcohol. The material is used in multilayered fuel containers and pipes. These are shaped by co-extrusion followed by blow moulding or thermoforming. The coating is applied to the cutting face or a thin area.
Patent GB-2377694-A (GB)
Title: Dispensing apparatus
Inventor: WARBY RICHARD JOHN
IPC: B65D83/14
Filed: 2001-07-17
Abstract: This invention relates to a dispensing apparatus comprising a glass bottle 30 having an opening at one end closed by a metering valve, the container containing a formulation comprising HFA 134a or 227 and a medicament, the metering valve comprising a valve stem 11 co-axially slidable within a valve body 14, the valve body being provided with one or more inlets 55, 56 communicating with the formulation, wherein in an operative position of the dispensing apparatus the valve stem of the metering valve is located lowermost with respect to the glass bottle such that the formulation covers the one or more inlets of the valve body. A metering chamber 13 is defined by a valve member 12.
Patent GB-2378595-A (GB)
Title: Optical router with identifying signal superposition and feedback control
Inventor: GAHAN FRANCIS DAVID
IPC: H04Q11/00
Filed: 2001-08-11
Abstract: Optical routing apparatus comprises input waveguides 2 for receiving optical input signals incorporating identifying signals applied by VOAs 4, and beam steering arrangements 5 for directing the input signals towards selected output waveguides 3. A sample of each output signal is tapped off and supplied to a respective photodetector 7. The electrical output signal of the photodetector 7 is supplied to a processor 8 which detects the presence of the required identifying signal in the sample and provides a feedback signal to a steering controller 9. The steering controller 9 controls the steering arrangements 5 in dependence on the feedback signal so as to direct each input signal towards the selected output as determined by detection of the corresponding identifying signal at that output. Such an arrangement enables a selected one of the inputs of an nxn optical switch, for example, to be placed in optical communication with a selected one of the outputs of the switch with optimal beam steering.
Patent GB-2366196-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible airer
Inventor: BERRY JOHN
IPC: D06F57/12
Filed: 2001-08-16
Abstract: An airer for attaching to a radiator, is collapsible between a flat, storage position and an extended, operative position. The airer 2 comprises two brackets 4 and at least one support member 6 extending between the brackets, the brackets having one or more male or female members 8 for engagement with the ends of the support member. Preferably, each bracket is in the shape of a hook which has the support members detachably mounted or hinged to it.
Patent GB-2369150-A (GB)
Title: Break-away system for roller door assemblies
Inventor: ASHLEY PAUL
IPC: E06B9/58
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: A roller door assembly comprises a roller door (2) and, at opposing sides of the door, guide members (10, 12) arranged to form an opening for passage of the door's vertical edges (2a), the guide members being configured to move outwardly upon application of pressure to the door thereby releasing the edges from the guides. A spring mechanism, for example in the form of retaining member, retractable spring piston and cam arrangement, may act against the guide members whereby a predetermined amount of pressure has to be applied to enable the guide members to move outwardly.
Patent GB-2380460-A (GB)
Title: Pedalled vehicle with power assistance to a drive chain
Inventor: MOULTON ALEXANDER ERIC
IPC: B62M6/70
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A pedalled vehicle such as a bicycle is provided with an auxiliary drive mechanism with a sprocket 3 engaging the underside of the lower run of a drive chain loop 17. The drive chain 17 can be driven either by the sprocket 3 or by a pedal-driven chain wheel 16. The sprocket 3 is driven by a drive motor 2 via a transmission system 1 including a major wheel 7 driving a reduction wheel 9. The drive motor casing 5 may be pivotably movable, so as to rotate arms 4, 6 on which the sprocket 3 and major wheel 7 are mounted in order to engage the sprocket 3 with the drive chain 17. The mechanism may be mounted to the rear forks of a bicycle.
Patent GB-2380515-A (GB)
Title: Board connector
Inventor: HAWANG JAMES
IPC: F16B5/00
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: A structure to combine two boards 30,40 into a box or cabinet by means of a catch comprising a catch piece 10 and a strike piece 20. The catch piece 10 being provided with catch-hook 12,13 and the strike piece 20 having apertures leading to a board recess 22. The hooks are inserted into the apertures and moved to an interlocked position beneath the strike piece (fig. 5). In a modification a resilient projection on one piece can engage a recess on the other piece to maintain the interlocked position.
Patent GB-2381603-A (GB)
Title: Selecting a password using discrete sets
Inventor: HYPPONEN ARI
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A method of generating or entering a password or passphrase on a computer system 1. The method comprises storing a plurality of sets of values in a memory 5 of the system 1, the values of each set defining respective elements which belong to a common domain, the domains of respective sets being distinct from one another, enabling a user of the computer system 1 to select at least one value from each stored set or from each of a plurality of the stored sets, and combining the selected values or elements thereof to form a password or passphrase. A graphical user interface (GUI) may be used to select values from each set, and a slider, thumb wheel, or similar may be used to scroll through the values of each domain. The method can be used in a pda, with a pen or stylus. Other graphical images, such as a world map or city map, may be used.
Patent GB-2369920-A (GB)
Title: Sales promotional apparatus
Inventor: YATES DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G09F13/04
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A sales promotional apparatus comprises a casing 10 having a front wall 12 which is transparent. The casing 10 is compartmented into a series of sections 16. Each section 16 houses one or more illuminable lamps 18. The front 20 of each section has a legend thereon relating to a price to be paid. The lamps 18 are in an electrical circuit with an on/off switch 22, a controller 24, at least one selector switch 26, a reset switch 28 and a supply of electricity whereby, when energised, the lamps 18 are arranged to be sequentially illuminated in a continuous manner, the sequence being arrested by the pressing of a selector switch 26 and being recommenced on activation of the reset switch 28. A loudspeaker 31 and light 32 may be used to provide further indication of a win. A series of selection switches 26 are preferably arranged in a bank on a bar, so allowing a bar worker to select a selector switch 26 nearest a customer so they might play a game. The controller may incorporate a cash register. The invention is intended to be used promoting "Happy Hour" periods in bars.
Patent GB-2369110-A (GB)
Title: Point of sale display cases
Inventor: GROVES LESLEY JOHN
IPC: B65D5/4805
Filed: 2001-11-16
Abstract: A case is erectable from a blank having opposed ends 12,14 fastenable together to form tubular assembly of side walls. A first opposed pair of the side walls have respective base flaps 28, 30 connected to them. A further opposed pair of the side walls 20, 22 have, at their ends proximate to the base flaps, a transverse fold line 38 delineating a panel 44 that can be folded inwardly so as to extend upwardly towards the base flaps 28, 30 and be fastened thereagainst in the erected case to form a spacer foot 52. The spacer foot includes a ground engaging panel 42 and a diagonal bracing panel 46 (Fig.3). A sub-divider 80 for the case comprises sheet material cut and folded to form, in use in the erected case, a base panel 88 for sub-dividing the case contents into horizontally extending layers, and at least two upwardly extending panels 82, adapted to sub-divide each layer into adjacent cells. Alternatively, a subdivider (Fig.7) may have a base panel, and side, rear and front panels connected by corner flaps, the rear panel bearing arms for defining cells. A cover (Fig.4) may close the top of the case.
Patent GB-2370976-A (GB)
Title: A receptacle, particularly for refuse
Inventor: HOPKINSON DEREK
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A receptacle (shown in exploded view in Figure 1) comprises a flexible liner 12 received in liner receiving means 26 by lateral sliding movement. The liner 12 may have a stiffened mouth region 28 which slides in the slot of C-section members of the receiving means 26 as it is inserted into housing 4 through a door 8. The receiving means defines an opening through which material can be placed in the liner. A tapered member 18 may be lowered onto the mouth region of the inserted liner to retain it, and a lid 20 operable by a pedal 16 may cover the mouth. The receptacle may be free-standing as shown or wall-mounted. The mouth of the liner may carry adhesive means to seal the filled liner. The mouth region of the liner may comprise at least one channel adapted to receive the liner receiving means, Figure 12, and a draw-string may extend through the channel(s).
Patent GB-2375384-A (GB)
Title: Paintball marker control system
Inventor: RICE JOHN RONALD
IPC: F41B11/00
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A paintball marker 10 includes a control system 32 that is arranged to regulate the actuation rate of an electronically operated valve 24, and hence the action of a bolt 20, in response to an output signal from a piezoelectric sensor 30 that is located in the breech 14 of the marker 10. The sensor 30 generates the output signal when it is struck by a paintball falling into the breech 14. The regulation of the actuation rate of the valve 24 reduces the likelihood of a paintball being chopped by the bolt 20 as the paintball enters the breech 14. A control system comprising a vibration sensing means, a control means and an alarm means 35 is also disclosed so as movement of the marker is sensed and the alarm is actuated via the control means.
Patent GB-2373819-A (GB)
Title: Door security device
Inventor: PRIEST KARL RAMON
IPC: E05C17/32
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A door security device has first and second members 1, 2 fixed to the door frame 21 and door 22, one member having a hook 16 and the other being hinged to a third member 3 which is, in turn, hinged to a fourth member 4. The latter member is able to releasably engage the hook 16 when the door is closed and the door can then be opened but only to an extent permitted by movement of the third and fourth members 3 and 4 about the hinges. Advantageously, the third and fourth members are sprung so as to move out of the way when the device is not being used. The fourth member may be U-shaped and may have a portion 15 fixed across it to form a handle.
Patent GB-2376630-A (GB)
Title: Pulse-release bolus
Inventor: PORTER WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: A61P33/10
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: An intraruminal bolus giving pulsed release of one or more active materials comprising a plurality of disc-like segments, layered upon one another to form a cylindrical body, at least some of the segments containing a circumscribed depression in which lies a pellet containing an active material to be released in serial pulses. Preferably the segments are made of a wax, include a densifier and are stacked in an inert casing. More preferably, the casing is a non-toxic material, preferably a polymer, one end of the bolus being uncoated so as to be exposed to rumen fluid. Even more preferably, the bolus includes a non-pellet containing wax segment incorporating one or more different active agents, preferably copper oxide to be released continuously. Most preferably, the active ingredients in the pellets comprise anthelmitics or selenium.
Patent GB-2388333-A (GB)
Title: Spanner with flat and grooved surfaces
Inventor: CARMICHAEL MARK
IPC: B25B13/08
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A spanner comprises a shank 2 and a head 5 provided on one end of the shank which defines an opening 6 to receive a workpiece. Preferably the opening is V-shaped, one side 9 of which is fiat, and the other side 8 defines a ridge and groove formation for engaging a workpiece. Preferably the shank is S-shaped, and may have a second end defining a bore 11, eg for adjusting bolts (see figs 2 and 3), or for hanging the spanner from a mounting member such as a nail.
Patent GB-2390365-A (GB)
Title: Waste water treatment plant and method
Inventor: BADREDDINE HASSAN HANS
IPC: C02F3/22
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A waste water treatment plat includes a treatment chamber or reactor 26 containing a plurality of buoyant sludge carriers 38. In the base of the treatment chamber 26 is a biofilm collection chamber 40. Arranged coaxially within the chamber 26 is a hollow shaft 30 with an air injection device 32 arranged at the foot thereof. In use waste water is introduced into the treatment chamber through an inlet 28 and is caused to circulate around the treatment chamber through the pumping action of the shaft and the air injector. The air injector aerating the liquid in the lower region of the shaft causing the liquid to flow upwardly and overflow into the treatment chamber. Treated water passes through the biofilm collection chamber to an outer settlement chamber 42 having an outlet 44 for treated water. Screen elements 34 may be provided to keep the carrier elements 38 within the treatment chamber. Also claimed is a sludge carrier element of generally spherical form with a central bore passing from one side to the other.
Patent GB-2394912-A (GB)
Title: Microreactor with fragmentation chamber
Inventor: NORCHIP AS
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A microreactor features an internal fragmentation chamber comprising a rapid decrease in cross-section towards a relatively narrow outlet such as to effect shearing forces on fluids passing through the outlet. This may be embodied simply in the chamber end walls being substantially at right angles to the outlet. Additionally the chamber may feature a central island, which may aid the shearing of fragmentation process, and correspondingly curved chamber walls (fig. 3a). A number of chambers may be placed in immediate series with each other (figs. 1b and 3b). The width of the outlet may be in the region of 1- 100 m.
Patent GB-2387687-A (GB)
Title: Method of replicating data between computing devices which use local clocks
Inventor: EAST SIMON JEREMY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: Where a first computing device is given responsibility for determining whether data that is time stamped by a second computing device is replicated or not, then the first device can compare a time stamp from the second device against a time signal from its own internal clock to determine a delta and use that delta to deduce the correct delta to apply to time stamps associated with later data from the second computing device. Compensation for drift or offset in the second device is disclosed.