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Patent BR-9910846-A (BR)
Inventor: LEFEVRE FANNY
IPC: C02F3/00
Filed: 1999-05-31
Abstract: A process is disclosed for regulating the aeration in a biological wastewater treatment plant using a carbon removal stage, a nitrification stage and a denitrification stage. The process includes the step of continuously measuring the value of oxidation-reduction potential of the treated medium as well as measuring oxygen concentration of the treated medium during aeration phases. This permits maintaining aeration if the oxygen concentration falls within a preselected reference range. Alternately there is reduction of the aeration if the oxygen concentration is above the preselected reference range, or increasing the aeration if the oxygen concentration falls below the preselected reference range. The process requires comparing the oxygen concentration in the treated medium with the preselected reference range during a transition of the oxidation-reduction potential (partial nitrification/total nitrification); and adjusting the reference range of oxygen concentration to a new set of values to correct the oxygen concentration toward a preselected desired level.
Patent BR-9915168-A (BR)
Title: Dispositivo de câmera digital com impressora interna
Inventor: SILVERBROOK KIA
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 1999-11-09
Abstract: "DISPOSITIVO DE CâMERA DIGITAL COM IMPRESSORA INTERNA". A especificação revela uma leque de aplicações para impressoras incluindo um dispositivo de câmera com impressão em papel adesivo e conjunto de rolo, uma impressora de com baia para acionador de disco PC, uma impressora PCMCIA e câmera que utiliza tal impressora, telefones móveis digitais com e sem um suprimento de meio de impressão, um dispositivo de console de vídeo game e rolo para impressora digital com mecanismo de transporte de impressão integral. Como resultado, a especificação contém 37 páginas de descrição, 143 reivindicações e 88 folhas de desenhos. A primeira invenção é uma câmera digital (1) com uma impressora interna. A câmera possui um botão para tomada de foto (14) , visor (10) , lente (12) e um botão de impressão (15) que opera um cabeçote de impressão à jato de tinta interno. A câmera ainda tem um meio de alimentar e armazenar papel adesivo, um sensor de imagem, um estoque de tinta e meios para entregar a tinta para o cabeçote e permitir impressão da imagem sensibilizada em um papel adesivo.
Patent BR-9916793-A (BR)
Inventor: SOJIRO SHIOKAWA
IPC: A61P1/12
Filed: 1999-11-19
Abstract: A compound represented by the following general formula (1) : <CHEM> wherein R<1> represents a halogen atom, R<2> represents hydrogen atom or a lower alkyl group, and R<3> represents hydrogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxyl group, a hydroxy lower alkyl group, a halogen atom, or a substituted or unsubstituted amino group, wherein a substituent on the amino group is selected from the group consisting of a lower alkyl group, a lower alkenyl group, a lower alkylcarbonyl group, and an amino protective group, or a salt thereof. The compound of the present invention or a salt thereof is useful as an active ingredient of medicaments for preventive and/or therapeutic treatment of conditions of irritable bowel syndrome and digestive tract functional disorder, or condition of diarrhea.
Patent CH-535929-A (CH)
Title: Coaxial pipe heat exchanger - with helical guide for one fluid
Inventor: ALOIS BEGERT
IPC: F28D7/02
Filed: 1972-07-25
Abstract: The first fluid passes through the central pipe and the second via side inlet/outlet anions in the annular gap between that central pipe and a concentric jacket with end caps. A spiral spring in contact with the outer surface of the central pipe and the inner wall of the jacket acts as a helical guide for the second fluid. High thermal transfer capacity in relatively compact assembly.
Patent EE-9800460-A (EE)
Inventor: PAOLO CONTI
IPC: D04B15/06
Filed: 1997-04-28
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/IT97/00097 Sec. 371 Date Oct. 21, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Oct. 21, 1998 PCT Filed Apr. 28, 1997 PCT Pub. No. WO97/41288 PCT Pub. Date Nov. 6, 1997The fabric (T) for the toe pouch is first formed by the needles (1) of a first semicircle (A), and then, in order to transfer the initial free edge (T1) of said pouch (T) to the needles of the complementary arc and thus to start the tubular fabric, a region of concentrated suction of air is created by of a mouth (22) extending around the inside of a portion of the needle circle in order to capture said free edge of the pouch in transit; next, by a centrifugal movement of sinkers each provided with a spike, said free edge (T1) is moved progressively out beyond the circle of the needles, which rise and pass through the fabric (T) around said initial edge (T1).
Patent GB-2346608-A (GB)
Title: Invalid lifting and weighing hoist
Inventor: SCHROETER PHILIP VON
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2000-01-24
Abstract: An invalid hoist includes a mast (11, Fig 1) and a lifting arm 12 including a load cell (not shown) providing a signal representative of the weight of a person. The arm is connected to the mast (11) or to a carriage 19 by an arrangement which allows the arm to be displaced angularly in a vertical plane against a resisting force 34 (e.g. a compression spring), in order to maintain the load cell in a constant orientation as a load is placed on the arm. The arrangement includes corresponding pairs of elongated guide tracks 30, 31 on opposite sides of the arm 12 which cooperate with guide elements 32, 33, causing the lifting arm to compensate for any bending due to the applied load. The arm may be raised or lowered by telescopically extending the mast, and/or by moving the carriage along at least part of said mast. A weight measurement display may be provided.
Patent GB-2348934-A (GB)
Title: Wheel hub for a wheelchair
Inventor: STEDMAN KENNETH BRIAN
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2000-02-29
Abstract: A wheel hub for a wheelchair can be manually operated by rotating a cover 52 to give three different operating states for the wheel. In the first position, with teeth 64, 66 cammed away from teeth 50, the wheel is free to rotate relative to the chair. In the second position, with teeth 64 cammed into engagement with teeth 50, the wheel is locked to the chair, ie the chair is braked. In the third position, with teeth 66 cammed into engagement with teeth 50, the wheel can turn in the direction corresponding to forward motion of the chair, but cannot rotate in the opposite direction. This prevents the wheelchair from undesired backward rolling movement. In a further embodiment, the teeth (164, 166, Figs. 15 and 16) are provided by a slidable, spring biassed lock member (158), which is moved by rotating cover (168) to the three positions.
Patent GB-2362019-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated display panel.
Inventor: CASWELL FRANCIS BRIAN
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2000-03-14
Abstract: An illuminated display panel comprises a substantially transparent panel 34 with a peripheral groove in one of either its front or rear surfaces, an image portion 40 and an LED light source 36 disposed in the peripheral groove. The LED light source may comprise a printed circuit board having a plurality of LEDs disposed thereon. The image portion may be disposed on a separate sheet 38, which may be positioned in front of the substantially transparent panel or may be disposed on either of the front or rear surfaces of the substantially transparent panel. The substantially transparent panel may be formed from a material that diffuses the light emitted by the LEDs, such a material being an acrylic material. The illuminated display panel may further comprise a casing 32 formed from sheet material that substantially conforms to the shape of the substantially transparent panel. In use, the illuminated display panel is particularly, but not exclusively adapted for advertising, such as advertising beverages. Other applications include use in illuminated display/control panels in automobiles and/or gambling machines.
Patent GB-2361699-A (GB)
Title: Analysis of complex biological mixtures
Inventor: LAUC GORDAN
IPC: C07J19/00
Filed: 2000-03-28
Abstract: A synthetic two-stage procedure prepares a multifunctional chemical reagent that is used to isolate and detect in mixtures of biological molecules specific biological receptors, lectins, adhesion molecules and other macromolecules, which bind in a weak and/or transient way to soluble small molecule ligands such as oligosaccharides, neuropeptides hormones or gangliosides in complex biological mixtures. In the first stage of the procedure a derivative of digoxin is synthesised and in the second stage a ligand and a photoreactive cross-linker are added to the digoxin. After recognition of the ligand by its specific binding agent, the complex is illuminated with UV light and a covalent linkage is formed between the photoactive grouping and the bound partner. The complex is visualized or isolated using an anti-digoxin antibody. The bound molecule is released from digoxin under mild acid conditions.
Patent GB-2346517-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for tracking a pipeline pig
Inventor: YATES ANTHONY
IPC: F16L55/48
Filed: 1999-09-15
Abstract: Apparatus and method is described relating to the monitoring of the successful launch and/or arrival of a pig (3) in a pipeline (1). A more sophisticated version of the invention incorporates means (7, 8) for detecting the arrival of the pig at a plurality of predetermined positions on a pipeline (1). µThe means (7, 8) includes a sensor typically located on the pipeline (1) which is adapted to detect the pig (3) as it passes or reaches the vicinity of the sensor.
Patent GB-2362988-A (GB)
Title: Colour cable
Inventor: TSAI CHENG-LANG
IPC: H01B7/36
Filed: 2000-05-31
Abstract: A colour cable and the method of manufacture therefor comprises a conductor body 20 having one or more conductors 21, one or more colour windings 3 uniformly wound round the conductor body and secured thereto by heating. A transparent plastic covering 4 is formed on the winding by injection moulding. The manufacturing process employs a winding device (60, Figure 3) through which the conductor body passes. The winding may be coated in adhesive to increase adhesion with the conductor body.
Patent GB-2346693-A (GB)
Title: Electronics assembly apparatus with height sensing sensor
Inventor: SKUNES TIMOTHY A
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 1999-11-05
Abstract: A pick and place machine (50), and its imaging system (84, 106) are disclosed. The imaging system (84, 106) is movable with a head (62,87) of the pick and place machine and includes a linear detector (150) which is adapted to move proximate the component (96) to thereby scan the component (96). The imaging system (84, 106) provides an indication of feature height on a component (96) held by the pick and place machine (50). The height is based upon the intensity of a plurality of focused images. A method for sensing feature height of an object on a component (96) as well as the coplanarity of objects held by a pick and place machine (50) is also provided.
Patent GB-2368042-A (GB)
Title: Foldable sheet attached to the drawer of a container
Inventor: NEAL PAUL
IPC: G09F1/04
Filed: 2000-08-22
Abstract: A foldable sheet 12 eg a map, is contained in a container 26 (box) with a drawer 18, on which the sheet is attached, the drawer can not be fully removed from the box. The drawer may be retained by flanges on the drawer (49, Fig 21) engaging flanges in the mouth of the box (48, Fig 21). The sheet is folded in a concertina format. The box may have leafs 162 attached and/or a transparent protective member 142 and/or a window (56, Fig 14) to view the sheet when folded in the box. The box may have detachable tickets/vouchers as the foldable sheet and also the box may be attached to another object.
Patent GB-2357018-A (GB)
Title: Partially parallel trellis decoder
Inventor: RUSSO DAVID W
IPC: H03M13/41
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: A partially parallel trellis decoder with equalizer 360 uses multiple adaptive channel estimators 377, 379 but less than one independent channel estimator for each state of the trellis. A primary channel estimator updates a primary channel estimate using the state information set having the best state metric. A secondary channel estimator updates a secondary channel estimate using the state information set having the second best state metric. Any remaining state information sets are processed by the primary channel estimator according to the primary channel estimate. The partially parallel trellis decoder performs better than one using a single estimator for the entire decoder, and uses less computational power than one using a separate estimator for each state. One or more secondary channel estimators can be deactivated during periods of acceptable signal-to-noise ratio.
Patent GB-2355803-A (GB)
Title: A training monitoring device for boxing
Inventor: BARRETT MICHAEL
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2000-08-29
Abstract: A training monitoring device for boxing comprising a controller and one or more wearable units attachable to an individual, wherein the controller and wearable unit (or units) operably communicate to synchronise timing and or to transfer data. The wearable unit may comprise a transducer for monitoring the power or number of punches delivered. A transmitter and receiver arrangement allows data to be transferred between the wearable unit and the controller. Preferably the transducer is a piezo-electric device.
Patent GB-2357842-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for beam-forming
Inventor: HANDA MINORU
IPC: G01S15/89
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A receiving beam-forming method comprising dividing a plurality of ultrasonic transducer elements into multiple blocks, repeatedly sampling signals received by the individual ultrasonic transducer elements at a specific scanning frequency, and forming receiving beams using selected sample data derived from different scanning cycles for the individual blocks. This approach makes it possible to form the receiving beam such that incoming waves of a short-pulse signal would simultaneously hit the relevant transducer elements of the receiving array and thereby improve the directivity and sensitivity of the receiving beam for the reception of short-pulse waves. The plurality of transducer elements can be arranged linearly or in an arc shaped form. Also described is apparatus to carry out the aforementioned beam-forming method which can include a multiplexer, A/D converter, a signal processor, and a matched filter.
Patent GB-2364844-A (GB)
Title: LCD panel signal processor
Inventor: YANG JEFFREY
IPC: G09G3/20
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: The LCD panel signal processor of the present invention is applied to an LCD panel having a gate driver and a source driver, and comprises: an input interface for receiving plural types of video signals; a micro-processing device for outputting a first control signal which controls the input interface to select a first type video signal from the plural types of video signals, converting the first type video signal into a digital video signal having an output format, and simultaneously sending an information signal to inform a panel controller of the output format. The panel controller receives the digital video signal according to the output format and generates a gate driver signal and a source driver signal for the gate driver and the source driver.
Patent GB-2366018-A (GB)
Title: Row redundancy circuit using a fuse box independent of banks
Inventor: HWANG SOO-MAN
IPC: G11C17/16
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: A row redundancy circuit for use in a semiconductor memory device of the present invention uses a fuse box independent of banks so as to improve repair efficiency. For this purpose, in the semiconductor memory device, the row redundancy circuit includes a fuse box (210) coupled to a row address and a bank address from an address buffer (200) to make a fuse corresponding to an address of a word line to be repaired blown-out, a row fuse decoder (220) for AND-operating two outputs of the fuse box, and a bank row address latch (230) coupled to the output of the row fuse decoder for determining location of a redundant word line in a block to be repaired.
Patent GB-2357894-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive with preamplifier fault detection for data integrity
Inventor: IONESCU STEFAN A
IPC: G11B5/596
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: A read/write preamplifier circuit (200) is provided that includes a fault detecting circuit (112) that detects when two or more read/write preamplifiers (104, 106) are concurrently selected for communicating with their associated data heads and means for notifying the drive controller of that condition. In one embodiment, the means for notifying the drive controller that two or more preamplifiers are concurrently selected includes a data storage register that is readable by the drive controller and that has a fault flag which is set when two or more preamplifiers are concurrently selected. Also, in one embodiment, the fault detecting circuit includes a fault-detect transistor (104, 142) that drives a predetermined current if the preamplifier is elected. The collectors (144, 146) of the fault-detect transistors of each preamplifier are electronically coupled to each other and to a sensing circuit that senses if the fault-detect transistors of two or more preamplifiers are concurrently driving the predetermined current. In addition, a disc drive which includes such a preamplifier circuit is provided.
Patent GB-2358112-A (GB)
Title: Portable communication equipment with mode conversion property and mode conversion control system
Inventor: PARK BONGRAE
IPC: H04M1/66
Filed: 1999-08-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a portable communication device capable of creating a proper call mode according to the environment in which it is being used. The portable communication device includes a receiving unit for receiving a mode conversion signal adapted to convert a calling mode from an external transmitter installed at an anti-noise place, and a mode converting unit for detecting the current call mode state when the mode conversion signal is inputted in order to convert the call mode to the environmentally friendly mode, or to a suitable mode (vibration mode, optical mode, weak sound mode) if the current call mode is a sound mode. Thus, the invention prevents neighbors' displeasure as it automatically converts the call mode of any portable communication device carried into and out of the anti-noise place to the environmentally friendly mode.
Patent GB-2363240-A (GB)
Title: Incremental teaching method using computer.
Inventor: PURVIS JAN
IPC: G09B7/02
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: An improved method of teaching in which method incremental pieces of data are made available to the operator of a personal computer over a period of time. A prompt for each increment of data is displayed on a personal computer when it is switched on, or when the operator/trainee has stopped using the personal computer for any length of time, the prompt being displayed instead of a screen saver display. The operator/trainee has means to over-ride a prompt signal; however, the computer is programmed to allow a preset number of over-ride signals before reminding an operator/trainee that it is catch-up time.
Patent GB-2362745-A (GB)
Title: Transcription of text from computer voice mail
Inventor: LEWIS JAMES R
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: A speaker identification process can identify an enrolled speaker as a source of a computer voice mail message. responsive to the identification of the enrolled speaker, the computer voice mail message can be submitted to a speech conversion process in a speech recognition system. The speech conversion process can perform speech- to-text conversion of the computer voice mail message using speaker enrolment data corresponding to the identified enrolled speaker.
Patent GB-2364313-A (GB)
Title: Photoresist polymers and photoresist compositions
Inventor: LEE GENU SU
IPC: C08F32/00
Filed: 2001-05-21
Abstract: Photoresist polymers represented by following Formula 3, and photoresist compositions using the same. The photoresist composition has high etching resistance, heat resistance and adhesiveness, and can be developed in aqueous tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution. The photoresist composition has low absorbance of a light source having wavelength of 193nm and 157nm, and thus is suitable for a photolithography process employing ultraviolet light sources such as ArF(193nm) and VUV(157nm) in fabricating minute circuits for high integration semiconductor devices. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=44 WI=85 LX=627 LY=1412 TI=CF> The ratio of A : B : D : E is 50 mol % : 5-45 mol % : 0 - 30 mol % : 0 - 20 mol %.
Patent GB-2366251-A (GB)
Title: Writing implement
Inventor: KONOSE YOSHIOMI
IPC: B43K7/10
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A writing implement wherein an ink fountain member with a narrow groove width and a large diameter can be formed and there is room to form a large air groove, ensuring sufficient change of air between the ink fountain member and the outside air. In an ink fountain member (12), a plurality of notches (32) in a thin sheet member (16) are formed to extend with a length of at least 1/2 of the radius (R) and at right angles with the centerline (16a) of the thin sheet member (16) (A  /  (R/2), B  /  (R/2)) and one end of each notch (32) is positioned in the outer peripheral edge.
Patent GB-2381287-A (GB)
Title: Water drainage for the threshold of a door
Inventor: FARRELL WILLIAM
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2001-12-14
Abstract: Threshold unit 10 stops ingress of water through a door opening. Water flowing in direction A will first meet liquid permeable portion 28, which may take the form of a grate and flow through to a channel beneath the liquid permeable portion and exit the unit via drainage holes 20. The lowest part of the channel may extend below the height at which the drainage holes allow water to exit the threshold unit, in order settle out silt which may otherwise block the drainage holes. Water passing the grate may be repelled by trapper bar 36, which may also form a stop which abuts against the door when it is closed forming a weather seal. The grate may abut the trapper bar and may be removable to permit access to the channel. Preferably the threshold unit is shaped to permit location of a damp proof course between the threshold unit and the surrounding structure. Lip 26 may also be included to allow brickwork to be squarely aligned with the threshold unit.
Patent GB-2370037-A (GB)
Title: A process for removing trace solvent from a material
Inventor: TULLY WILLIAM
IPC: C07C303/44
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: An improved process for removing trace solvent from a material comprises rewetting the product with water during the drying process. Finished products such as suramin are produced efficiently to a high quality on a factory scale.
Patent GB-2391950-A (GB)
Title: Click and throw personal security camera
Inventor: OAKLEY PAUL
IPC: G03B17/00
Filed: 2002-08-17
Abstract: A low cost camera that is brightly coloured, high impact resistant and waterproof 1. The camera will preferably be worn on the wrist, by a quick release hurling strap 5, and will be operated and then thrown when a potential victim is under threat. This may create a record of any crimes, but especially abduction, to be recovered later by police, or a member of the public, by way of a timed alert system 2. On locating the camera the finder cam alert authorities via the support network message on the camera (8 fig 2). A picture of the assailant, time and location, will then be transferred to police. The system is intended to empower victims and deter assailants. The picture, date, time and location will provide the police with their main aids to crime detection.