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Patent GB-2349363-A (GB)
Title: Writing instrument with hallmarked precious metal clip
Inventor: KENDALL STEPHEN
IPC: B43K5/00
Filed: 2000-08-09
Abstract: The clip A comprises work hardened precious metal (eg gold, platinum or silver) and is hinged using a fulcrum pin F, under the loading of a spring D, to the body C of the writing instrument. The fulcrum pin passes through a hinge block B which is fixed to the writing instrument body or cap by hard soldering. A phosphor bronze bush G prevents excessive wear of the hinge block. The clip is work hardened by cold rolling so as to reduce the cross-sectional area by 70% without subsequent annealing. The face of the clip is hallmarked (Fig 2).
Patent GB-2366799-A (GB)
Title: Trivalent chromium complex compound
Inventor: CHENG CHIANG LING-HUI
IPC: A61P3/10
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: The complex compound is produced by heating a mixture of a trivalent chromium compound and lactoferrin or whey protein at 37-95{C with stirring. The trivalent Cr compound may particularly be chromium (III) chloride, acetate, nitrate, oxide or sulphate and the lactoferrin or whey protein may be the cow, sheep, goat or human form. The Cr complex compound obtained may be added to milk and the product used in the control of blood sugar concentration and relief of the symptoms of diabetes.
Patent GB-2363593-A (GB)
Title: Caravan with tilting body and staged floor
Inventor: KIRTLEY ALAN
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 2000-11-14
Abstract: A caravan comprises a body 2 that can be orientated around axis 7 for reduced height when being towed, or re-orientated for additional height when camping. An underside extension 3 can be extended towards the ground, this coupled with the tilted body allows for standing height to be achieved.
Patent GB-2358066-A (GB)
Title: Remote diaphragm control for CCTV camera lens
Inventor: ARAI MASAYUKI
IPC: G03B9/07
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A diaphragm control apparatus for a lens (15) of a CCTV camera (11) has a diaphragm driving device (25) for opening or closing a diaphragm (29) in accordance with a diaphragm control signal. A remote diaphragm controller (17) outputs a remote diaphragm control signal to a diaphragm control signal setting device (21) which sets a diaphragm control signal in accordance with the remote diaphragm control signal. The diaphragm control signal setting device is provided with a memory (5a) for storing the diaphragm control signal when a power supply (11a) is interrupted so that the diaphragm control signal which has been set at the interruption of the power supply can be output when the power supply is carried out again.
Patent GB-2354167-A (GB)
Title: Gel cosmetic compositions
Inventor: DOLAK TERENCE MARTIN
IPC: A61K8/898
Filed: 1999-06-02
Abstract: A single phase aqueous gel composition comprising 0.05-50 % of a polysaccharide gellant, and 1-30 % of an antiperspirant active ingredient solubilized in the aqueous single phase. A water and oil emulsion comprising a gelled aqueous phase comprising a polysaccharide gellant and an antiperspirant active ingredient solubilized in the aqueous single phase; and an oil phase. A method for preparing an emulsion antiperspirant or deodorant composition comprising preparing a first aqueous solution of antiperspirant or deodorant active, preparing a second aqueous solution of polysaccharide gellant, emulsifying the second aqueous solution in an oily phase to form an emulsion, combining the first aqueous solution and the emulsion so that the first and second aqueous solutions form a single homogeneous phase in the emulsion; and pouring the mixture into containers.
Patent GB-2370842-A (GB)
Title: Optionally reactive 1-amino-2-(phenylazo)-7-(2-halophenylazo)-8-hydroxynaphthalene-disulphonic acid derivatives with improved resistance to peroxy wash fading
Inventor: AKERMAN DAVID
IPC: C09B62/44
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: Dyes having the formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=57 WI=121 LX=494 LY=735 TI=CF> <PC>```[wherein X is fluorine, chlorine, bromine or iodine; R<SB>1</SB> is fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, hydrogen or R<SB>3</SB>; R<SB>2</SB> is independently hydrogen or R<SB>3</SB>; R<SB>3</SB> is independently selected from -SO<SB>3</SB>H, -NO<SB>2</SB>, a fibre-reactive group or any moiety linked to the benzene ring by a carbon atom; n is 0, 1, 2 or 3; m is 0, 1, 2 or 3.]<BR> ```provide improved resistance to fading when washed by aqueous peroxy wash liquors by virtue of the 2-halo or 2,6-dihalo substitution on ring A.
Patent GB-2361681-A (GB)
Title: Missile fin locking and unlocking mechanism
Inventor: HSU WILLIAM W
IPC: F42B10/64
Filed: 2001-03-26
Abstract: A plurality of pins 24 extend through the outer surface 14 of the missile into respective openings provided in movable fins mounted on fittings 50, extending from the surface 14 of a missile. A link 34 is pivotally connected between each of the pins 24 and a slide member 36 disposed internally of the missile and carried by a guide. The links are in a close to dead centre position when the pins are extended into the fins. A striker assembly 62 is disposed within the slide member 36 and includes a rod carrying a hammer 84 which is spring loaded and spaced from the slide member when the pins are in their extend position. Upon a command signal from a controller, preparatory to missile launch, a solenoid operated restraining device 106 holding the striker 62 is removed and the spring 102 propels the striker into the slide with a force sufficient to move the links past their dead centre position upon which additional springs 58, positively move the slide and retract the pins from the openings in the fins.
Patent GB-2363521-A (GB)
Title: Conductive paste
Inventor: USHIJIMA HITOSHI
IPC: H01Q1/36
Filed: 2001-03-28
Abstract: A conductive paste having good conductivity and electromagnetic wave shielding properties comprises a thermoplastic or thermosetting resin mixed with conductive fillers composed of copper micro-fibres. The fibres range from 0.1-25 žm average diameter with an average length from 1-1000 žm. The paste having a lower loading of copper material shows lower electrical resistance and equivalent em shielding properties to conventional copper powder pastes.
Patent GB-2363350-A (GB)
Title: Slurry feed for wafer polishing
Inventor: KUNUGI TAKAHARU
IPC: B24B37/00
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: Slurry is fed onto a rotatable wafer polishing pad (2, Fig. 1) by means of a feed nozzle 4c mounted on a guide bar 11 which extends radially above the pad (2, Fig. 1). Further nozzles 4d may be mounted either on the same guide bar 11 or each on a respective guide bar. The position of each nozzle 4c and 4d may be adjustable along the length of the guide bar 11 by mounting each one on a respective block 9c and 9d. Each block 9c and 9d either is fixable to the guide bar 11 by means of a screw (12, Fig. 5) or accommodates a nut which engages a respective feed screw 14, each rotatably driven by a respective pulse motor 15a and 15b. Slurry supply lines 13 are spirally loosely wound around the guide bar 11. The amount of slurry fed to each nozzle 4c and 4d may be individually controlled, e.g. by means of pumps (7, Fig. 1A) or valves. Such arrangements enable slurry to be delivered onto the pad (2, Fig. 1) at the optimum positions and in the required amounts.
Patent GB-2374915-A (GB)
Title: Vent valve device for a fob detector
Inventor: IMPETT PETER JOHN
IPC: F16K17/04
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A vent valve device 10 for a fob detector (80, Fig. 3) comprises an inlet 16 and an outlet 18. The inlet 16, in use, is in fluid communication with a chamber (82) of the fob detector. A valve head 46 is provided which is moveable against a valve seat 26 to close the inlet 16. A spring 58 biases the valve head 46 against the valve seat 26. The vent valve device 10 comprises a handle 20 for moving the valve head 46 away from the valve seat 26. The device 10 also allows the valve head 46 to automatically move away from the valve seat 26 due to pressure inside the chamber (82) of the fob detector 80 when said pressure inside said chamber (82) exceeds a predetermined value. Removal of closure 60, retaining sleeve 62 and valve assembly 30 permits attachment of cleaning means to threaded section 63 of housing 14.
Patent GB-2373075-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layer logical volume creation and management
Inventor: RAFANELLO BENEDICT MICHAEL
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A system and method for a multi-layer logical volume management ("LVW") system which extends the single-layer logical volume model of current technology to handle multiple levels of aggregation. Multiple levels of aggregation allows multiple types of aggregators, such as drive linking, mirroring, and software RAID, to be used together to bypass the limitations inherent in each individual aggregation technology. An LVM data area which stores information about the organization of the multi-layer logical volume is stored within the last partition of the logical volume. A broadcast method is used to locate the LVM data area, and when coupled with a fake extended boot record, allows each level of aggregation to appear to be a single partition to the next higher level aggregator. Thus, an infinite number of aggregation layers may be implemented in one logical volume.
Patent GB-2377137-A (GB)
Title: Networked storage device provided with a trusted device for indicating the integrity and/or identity of the storage device
Inventor: LAWMAN MATTHEW JOHN MITCHELL
IPC: G11B20/18
Filed: 2001-06-27
Abstract: The invention is concerned with network appliances that do not incorporate a CPU. A trusted device (2) is physically associated with the network appliance (1), the trusted device being connected for communication with at least one component (5) of the appliance and being accessible by way of a network connection (7) to the device for providing a signal indicative of a condition of the appliance. The appliance can be a storage box (1', Fig.2) comprising a bulk non-volatile memory storage location (3', Fig.3'). The component is desirably an ASIC of the controller (9) of the appliance. The trusted device can acquire a true value of an integrity metric of the appliance which is reported by the trusted device to a challenger. The component can then provide the root of trust for measurement, the trusted device providing the root of trust for reporting. In the case of a raid controller assembly (12, 13, Fig.3) each raid controller is provided with its own trusted device (25, 26, Fig.3).
Patent GB-2369610-A (GB)
Title: Adding flavoured frozen material to a dispensed beverage
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: A47J31/40
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A method of dispensing a beverage comprises providing a beverage in a vessel 20 and introducing frozen material (44, 46, 32). The frozen material (44, 36, 32) is preferably flavoured, such as frozen pieces of fruit or flavoured ice. The ice may be fruit flavoured or have substantially the same flavour as the beverage. If the beverage is beer or cider, then the ice may be formed from beer or cider. The beverage may be cooled directly before being introduced into the drinking vessel 20 by cooling means 15. Also disclosed is a method of dispensing a draught beverage and introducing cooled material. The cooled material may a slush having the same flavour as the beverage. Alternatively, the cooled material may be crushed ice, ground ice, ice slices or ice granules. The cooled material may be frozen water rather than a flavoured material.
Patent GB-2379376-A (GB)
Title: A method of smoking fruit or vegetable
Inventor: CRISP ANDREW JOHN
IPC: A23L19/00
Filed: 2001-09-08
Abstract: A method and apparatus for processing smoked fruit or vegetable, whereby the fruit or vegetable 10 is initially chopped in half by knife 18, and herbs or spices 20 is added to the fruit or vegetable prior to be de-hydrated in chamber 22 on conveyor 12. Conveyor 14 then transports the de-hydrated fruit or vegetable 32 to a smoking chamber 24 to be smoked and re-hydrated. The re-hydrated and smoked fruit or vegetable 34 is passed through the cooling chamber 36, and then packaged in jar 38 which is then filled with oil 40.
Patent GB-2370097-A (GB)
Title: Excess flow valve with spring support and locking means
Inventor: FREDERIKSSEN NIELS
IPC: F16K17/28
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: An automatic valve (1) for LPG cylinders with a regulator for blocking delivery in cases of excess flow, which comprises a valve body (2) that can be coupled to an LPG cylinder and has, on the gas flow duct, a flow control element (10) connected to a spring holder (20) that accommodates an excess flow regulator (24). The spring holder (20) incorporates elements (30) for locking in the duct and elements (35) for retaining the excess-flow regulator (24). The spring holder (20) may be of a cage-like form and have protrusions to lock itself into the flow duct and to retain the closure member (24). The closure member (24) may be a ball.
Patent GB-2370039-A (GB)
Title: Producing protein arrays and fusion protein for use therein
Inventor: AUTON KEVIN ANDREW
IPC: C07K17/00
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: A method of forming an antigen or antibody array comprises (i) expressing in a recombinant cell a fusion protein comprising either Ag or Ab-binding protein fused to a peptide of up to 50 amino acids comprising SEQ ID NO 1; (ii) biotinylating said peptide of the fusion protein at the Lys residue adjacent X<SB>6</SB>; (iii) isolating the biotinylated fusion protein; (iv) applying it to an avidin or streptavidin coated non-porous support; and (v) forming an array (a) for antigen by carrying out steps (i) to (iv) the desired number of times or (b) for antibody by applying to said Ab-binding protein a plurality of different antibodies/binding fragments. A fusion protein comprises an Ab-binding protein fused at the N- or C- terminus to a 13-50 amino acid (a.a.) peptide comprising the sequence<BR> <BR> <CHE>LX<SB>1</SB>X<SB>2</SB>IX<SB>3</SB>X<SB>4</SB>X<SB>5</SB>X<SB>6</SB>KX<SB>7</SB>X<SB>8</SB>X<SB>9</SB>X<SB>10</SB>```(SEQ ID NO 1)</CHE><BR> <BR> where X<SB>1</SB> is a natural a.a., X<SB>2</SB> is a natural a.a. other than L,V,I,W,F or Y, X<SB>3</SB> is F or L, X<SB>4</SB> is Q or N, X<SB>5</SB> is A,G,S or T, X<SB>6</SB> is G or M, X<SB>7</SB> is I,M or V, X<SB>8</SB> is Q,L,V,Y or I, X<SB>9</SB> is W,Y,V,E,L, or I and X<SB>10</SB> is a natural a.a. other than N or Q.
Patent GB-2385996-A (GB)
Title: Component access for hot-swapping circuits in modules
Inventor: JONES RHOD JAMES
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A circuit module 120 for a rack-mounted circuit has a motherboard 127 detachably mounted in the module for removal and replacement while the module with ancillary units 123, 126 remains in the rack.
Patent GB-2370736-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing to compensate for DC offset error in a quadrature modulation/demodulation device
Inventor: ISHII JUNICHI
IPC: H04L25/06
Filed: 1998-06-01
Abstract: A quadrature modulation/demodulation device for use in radio communication incorporates a switch (14) which enables selection either of received demodulated signals or baseband signals for transmission to be input to an A/D conversion circuit (5) and a signal processing section (6). An average value of the A/D converted signals is obtained by the section (6), with a non-zero value indicating a DC offset error. This information is then passed to CPU (7) which generates a suitable adjustment to supply to the receive and transmit circuitry along lines Sat and Sar. The offset error information is distinguished by appending one bit when the switch selects received signals and a different bit when the switch selects signals to be transmitted.
Patent GB-2378058-A (GB)
Title: A terminal protection device having adhesive backing.
Inventor: LUX MARKUS
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: The invention relates to a protective device (1) for a contact strip (2) of a cable-harness connector (4) that is disposed in a main body designed as a housing (3) and contains at least one contact element (5) that can be coupled to contact elements of a terminal strip, wherein the protective device (1) comprises a protective element (6) that can be transferred from a protective position preventing coupling to an assembly position that makes coupling possible, wherein the protective element (6) comprises a film that can be detachably mounted directly on an outer rim of the housing (3) or on the contact strip (2) and preferably completely spans the contact strip (2) disposed in the housing (3). As a result a protective device that protects the contact strip disposed in the cable-harness connector against damage, soiling and moisture from assembly onwards can be provided in a very simple and inexpensive way and avoiding disposal problems.
Patent GB-2392563-A (GB)
Title: Antenna structure
Inventor: ELKOBI MOTTI
IPC: H01Q9/04
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: An antenna structure for use in a wireless communication device, the structure comprising (i) a plurality of antenna portions each having a substantially planar radiating surface and (ii) a conducting ground portion; wherein the radiating surfaces of the antenna portions are substantially parallel to one another in a side-by-side relationship and are substantially parallel to part of the conducting ground portion located behind the antenna portions with respect to a direction of transmission of radiation from the antenna portions, the conducting ground portion comprising a first part galvanically connected to each of the antenna portions and, electrically coupled to the first part, a second conducting part forming at least part of a cover for a wireless communication device. A data communications handset incorporating the antenna structure is also described.
Patent GB-2393911-A (GB)
Title: Antimicrobial hard surface cleaner
Inventor: CHEUNG TAK WAI
IPC: C11D10/04
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A hard surface cleaner comprises a non-cationic antimicrobial agent; a water soluble organic solvent; an anionic soap surfactant; a pine oil comprising at least 60% terpene alcohols; an aromatic hydrocarbon, preferably a naptha (petroleum) middle or bottom distillate; and water. The cleaner may also comprise an insect repellent essential oil, aswell as conventional additives such as dyes, colourants, fragrances, light stabilizers, viscosity modifiers, pH buffers and adjusters, and non-ionic surfactants. The antimicrobial agent is preferably a halogenated phenol such as a bromo or a chlorophenol, and the solvent is preferably a C1-4 alcohol or a glycol ether. The composition has good cleaning, disinfecting and blooming properties.
Patent GB-2387545-A (GB)
Title: Orthodontic appliance
Inventor: BASS NEVILLE M
IPC: A61F5/56
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: Orthodontic appliance for limiting relative longitudinal movement between the upper and lower jaws to correct malocclusions and/or to prevent snoring. The appliance includes a first component for engaging the upper jaw, and a second component for engaging the lower jaw. A projection is provided on one of the first and second components to abut the other of the first and second components, laterally offset from the jaws.
Patent GB-2383878-A (GB)
Title: Marking articles
Inventor: PINCHEN STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: Unique composite indicia or markings are applied to a succession of articles, each unique composite indicium comprising two or more indicia. At least part of each of the indicia may be co-located at a predetermined location on the article with such co-location being unique or distinct for each composite indicium for each article. The indicium may be overprinted with one or more images, logos or colour-schemes. A code (e.g. an alphanumeric code) that is stored in a database may be derived from the composite indicium from one or more mathematical properties. The code may be later accessed for identifying or verifying the article with the indicium.
Patent GB-2380064-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic actuator
Inventor: WYGNANSKI WLADYSLAW
IPC: F16K31/00
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: A magnetic actuator is formed from permanent magnets 12, 14 generating magnetic flux in two air gaps. An armature 10 can occupy first or second stable positions corresponding to the air gaps and electromagnet windings 36, 38 may be provided to move the armature from one stable position to the other. The armature is maintained in its stable position even when current flow in the coils 36, 38 ceases. A magnetic or magnetisable shunt 40 is provided which is moveable into a position close to one of the magnets. The shunt 40 concentrates the flux through itself and causes the armature 10 to move into or remain in the unaffected field. The actuator can thus be converted from bistable to monostable. The actuator may find particular application in valves, for example for controlling gas flow.
Patent GB-2397162-A (GB)
Title: Temporary sign with an adjustable fixing
Inventor: MALEY MARTIN FRANK
IPC: G09F7/20
Filed: 2003-01-13
Abstract: A temporary sign which includes a support fixture with an adjustable fixing <B>2</B> attached. The support fixture consists of a T bracket <B>1</B> which is located under a fixed protruding edge <B>8</B> of a building or structure by means of an adjustable fixing <B>2</B>. Preferably the adjustable fixing <B>2</B> comprises a hook <B>5</B> and an adjustment lock <B>6</B>. The hook <B>5</B> is attached to a fixed point <B>9</B> on a building or structure. Fixing clamps <B>3</B> are mounted on the bracket <B>1</B> to support a sign panel <B>4</B>. A lock <B>7</B> is attached to the T bracket <B>1</B> to prevent the fixing clamps <B>3</B> detaching from the T bracket <B>1</B>.
Patent GB-2387582-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle air suspension system including trailer load measurement means
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY JOHN
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A vehicle air suspension system comprises a control unit 24 which controls the flow of air to and from the air springs 16, 18 via a valve block 22. Pressure sensors 28 and ride height sensors 30 enable the control unit 24 to measure the air pressure in the air springs 16, 18 and the ride height at each of the wheels. A remote control unit 34 controls the suspension system to raise the vehicle to bring the vehicle's tow ball 42 into contact with a tow bar 44 of a trailer 46. A step change in the air pressure at the point of contact is used to measure the trailer nose load which is transmitted to the remote control unit 34 which displays it to the driver.
Patent GB-2386324-A (GB)
Title: Oesophageal catheter
Inventor: EVANS DAVID FREDERICK
IPC: A61M25/00
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: An oesophageal catheter (1) for locating the lower oesphageal sphincter of a patient, having an external cover (6), and a plurality of lumens (4, 5, 6, 7) extending longitudinally within the cover from the proximal end (3) to the distal end (4) of the catheter. Each lumen communicates with a port (14, 15, 16, 17) for measuring oesophageal pressure, positioned generally at the distal end of the catheter. The ports (14, 15, 16, 17) are spaced longitudinally along the catheter in the region of the distal end (2). The catheter has graduations (7) along its length, positioned so as to facilitate the measurement of the distance from at least one of the ports to the entry point of the catheter into the patient. The thickness of the catheter is such that it is capable of passing through a 2.5 mm endoscope channel.
Patent GB-2400778-A (GB)
Title: Generating bump map data for use in 3D computer graphics system
Inventor: IMAGINATION TECHNOLOGIES LIMIT
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: A method for generating bump map data substantially in real time for use in a 3-dimensional computer graphics system. Data is received which defines an area to which a texture is to be applied. Texture data to apply to the area is also received. This data includes surface height data. A set of partially overlapping samples of texture data are then filtered and surface tangent vectors derived therefrom. A bump map surface normal is then derived from the tangent vectors. A 3D graphics system comprising a plurality of colour data processors for generating data for use in shading an image is also disclosed.