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Patent GB-2370670-A (GB)
Title: Emergency signalling device incorporating an audible warning device
Inventor: AMLANI MANHAR
IPC: G08B17/02
Filed: 2000-09-22
Abstract: Emergency signalling device for use in a fire alarm system comprises a housing 13 having a surface region formed of a sheet of glass 19, a switch 21 which actuates when glass 19 is broken and an audible warning device (30,Fig 3) mounted within the housing 13 arranged to emit an audible warning signal when an alarm is triggered.<BR> In another embodiment the body portion 22 of the switch 21 can be moved away from the sheet of glass 19 to test the function of the switch 21.
Patent GB-2360423-A (GB)
Title: Mobile wireless communication system
Inventor: MATSUMOTO HIDEHIRO
IPC: H04W72/04
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: A wireless communication system includes a portable telephone 1, an information server 7, a plurality of gateway servers 5A, 5B, a switching apparatus 3 and a telephone server 8. The telephone which may be a WAP phone has a buffer memory for storing information received from the information server which may be an Internet server. The gateway servers have a buffer memory emulator 6 which stores data representing a specification of the buffer memory, and transmit data to the telephone based on the specification data. The switching apparatus 3 sets a connection between the telephone and the gateway servers. When a connection to a gateway server 5A becomes congested, the telephone may be connected to the server through a different access point. Alternatively, the telephone may be connected to a different gateway server 5B. A different gateway server 5B may be informed of the specification data in the previous servers memory emulator. The telephone server 8 informs the gateway servers of the telephones location.
Patent GB-2372705-A (GB)
Title: A hand-held self-administered iontophoretic drug applicator with roller-ball skin electrode
Inventor: LOY KIERON
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2000-11-03
Abstract: A hand-held iontophoretic transdermal drug delivery device comprises a hand-held housing containing a low-voltage DC power supply 28 and a replaceable plastic drug container 24. A first DC power line is connected to a electrically conducting portion of the housing 34 so as to be held by the operator of the device preferably in series with an LED indicator lamp 18. The second DC power line is connected to two electrodes, the first electrode 22 is immersed in the drug and is driven through the drug container wall by it's spiked shape. The first electrode 22 is connected to the second freely rotating spherical electrode 16 which acts to conduct current to the skin of the operator and to spread the current carrying drug on to the skin. The second electrode 16 acts as a roller-ball or ball-point 16 spreading element. The electrodes may be plastic and coated with conductive material such as corrosion resistant metal.
Patent GB-2356831-A (GB)
Title: Release agent delivery system for an electrophotographic printing process
Inventor: LEBOLD ALAN
IPC: G03G15/20
Filed: 2000-11-28
Abstract: A release agent delivery system for an electrophotographic printing process utilizes a web (16) which is a non-woven textile comprised of substantially all sub-denier fibers. The release agent delivery system using the textile produced with predominantly sub-denier fibers, is intended to create finer oil flow patterns which yield improved print quality though decreased microscopic streaking. Silicone oil is the preferred release agent.
Patent GB-2368038-A (GB)
Title: Method of and system for forming a fire door core
Inventor: MOYES HARTLEY
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2001-01-09
Abstract: A method of forming an article comprising the steps; transferring a mould to a heated press, the mould containing a mixture of exfoliated vermiculite, a resin and a hydraulic binder; the press applying pressure and temperature to the mixture for a length of time in order to harden the mixture into a slab, the slab being subsequently removed from the mould. The article formed may be a fire door core and the method may include the further steps of impregnating the slab with water, and drying the impregnated slab to a specific moisture content.
Patent GB-2366024-A (GB)
Title: Data mining of weighted data
Inventor: YU PHILIP SHI-LUNG
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: The traditional association rule problem is extended by allowing a weight to be associated with each item in a transaction to reflect interest/intensity of each item within the transaction. The weighted association rules from a set of tuple lists are discovered, where each tuple consists of an item and an associated weight and each tuple list consists of multiple tuples. The weighted association rules (WARs) are generated where some subset of items forms the consequent part of the rule (i.e., right hand side of the rule) and some other (non-overlapped) subset of items form the antecedent part of the rule (i.e., left hand side of the rule). The range of the weight value of each item is specified in the rule such that the number of tuples satisfying both the left hand side and right hand side of the rule exceeds a pre-specified support level (referred to as the support requirement) and the fraction of tuples satisfying the left hand side that also satisfy the right hand side exceeds a pre- specified confidence level (referred to as the confidence requirement).
Patent GB-2365365-A (GB)
Title: A toy air gun and barrel assembly
Inventor: KIKUCHIHARA TAKASHI
IPC: F41B11/64
Filed: 2001-06-14
Abstract: A toy air gun 100 comprises a barrel 10 and a pushing rod 20 movable back and forth inside the barrel 10, with the pushing rod having a handling portion 21 protruding from the rear of the barrel 10 and a ball loading opening 12 on barrel 10 periphery. The barrel 10 may have a restriction 11 at its end which holds a first ball loaded via the ball loading opening 12 until a second ball is loaded and pushed forward by the pushing rod 20 thus increasing the air pressure and forcing out the first ball. The gun body 210 may also comprise an opening into which a rod or pencil may be inserted and a machine gun (figure 3, 200) may be made from several gun bodies 210 ( figure 5, 220; figure 6, 230; figure 7, 240; figure 8, 250) built up. The pushing rod may be locked in the fully forward position by means of projection 22 and cutout (figure 2b, 34).
Patent GB-2378095-A (GB)
Title: Re-registering a SIM card with a new home network
Inventor: MAYES KEITH EDWARD
IPC: H04W8/26
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A telecommunications system, such as a mobile telecommunications system, comprises a plurality of networks such as all owned or controlled in common. Smart cards are used for enabling terminals within the system to communicate. If the networks are GSM or UMTS networks, the smart cards can be SIM cards. A SIM card management centre (10) is provided which carries out the process normally carried out by a network operator for registering one of the SIM cards with its network (as its "home" network), using information supplied by the SIM card supplier. In addition, however, the SIM card management centre (10) can re-register each smart card with a different one of the networks (as its new home network). One of these networks is a common network embracing or including all or some of the other networks, such as embracing the areas which they cover. Secret information relating to all the networks (including the common network) is pre-stored, in respective records, on each SIM card at the outset. The record specific to a particular one of the networks merely has to be activated when the SIM card is to be registered or re-registered with that network. The need for transmission of new secret information to the SIM card when re-registering it with a different one of the networks, which would potentially compromise security, is avoided. In this way, therefore, SIM cards for all or some of the users can be migrated onto the common network which could thus take the place of the individual networks and could thus cover a larger geographical area.
Patent GB-2369179-A (GB)
Title: Wrap around booster
Inventor: FERGUSON MARK ALLEN
IPC: F24D17/00
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The booster 10, for use with a dishwashing machine (40, figure 7), has a wash tank 11 enclosed and surrounded by a rinse tank 26. The wash tank water is heated by convection from the surrounding rinse tank water through heat transfer walls 13-16. The rinse tank includes a water inlet 52, a thermostat 53, a water outlet 50, and a heater element (36, figure 6). An incoming water supply is heated from 60{C to at least 82{C and a constant volume of water is maintained to enable the temperature to be kept between   é  82 and   é  91{C. The rinse water exits the tank through outlet 50 during a rinse cycle and returns to a cavity 18 of the wash tank via opening 20 i.e. the rinse water is used for a subsequent wash cycle before it is discarded. The wash water is completely discharged from the wash tank during use since there is no heating element present in the wash tank to be exposed and damaged.
Patent GB-2386108-A (GB)
Title: Packaging of hygiene products before and after use
Inventor: SCURFIELD MELANIE SARAH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A hygiene product 4 such as a panty liner or sanitary towel is initially packaged, before use, against an outer face of a double-skin web 2 which defines an envelope between its skins in which a used hygiene product can be placed. When initially packaged, the envelope 2 with the product 4 thereon is folded twice at transverse lines 3 and held in the folded over condition by rupturable edge welds and an adhesive tab 5. After opening and removal of the product 4, the envelope can be opened by pulling the tab 5 to remove a V-shaped portion at one end of the envelope and thus open that end for insertion of a used product 4. The filled envelope can then be held closed by manually tying together the web portions on each side of the V-shaped portion, or by other means such as a closure flap. The envelope may have gusseted edges.
Patent GB-2393312-A (GB)
Title: Parking positioning aid
Inventor: WELLING RENE OTTO HENDRIKUS
IPC: E04H6/42
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A parking safety device includes a body <B>10</B> formed of soft, low-density material having an advertising area <B>12</B>. The advertising area <B>12</B> displays advertising material. The body <B>10</B> has a hole <B>13</B> and a cord <B>18</B> of adjustable length extending from the hole <B>13</B> by which the body <B>10</B> can be suspended at a parking space. The device can be hung at the parking space such that the body <B>10</B> will be positioned against a front or rear windscreen of a vehicle when the vehicle is at its desired parking position. When manoeuvring the vehicle in the parking space, the driver can view the body <B>10</B> until the front or rear windshield engages with it.
Patent GB-2376908-A (GB)
Title: A workpiece carrier with adjustable pressure zones and barriers
Inventor: KOROVIN NIKOLAY N
IPC: B24B37/32
Filed: 2001-03-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for planarizing a wafer in a carrier with adjustable pressure zones and adjustable barriers between zones. The carrier has an independently controlled central zone and concentric surrounding zones for distributing the pressure on the backside of a wafer while the wafer is being pressed against an abrasive surface in a chemical-mechanical polishing tool. The pressure zones may be created by mounting an elastic web diaphragm to a carrier housing that has a plurality of recesses. A corresponding plurality of elastic ring shaped ribs may extend from the web diaphragm opposite the recesses. The plurality of ring shaped ribs thereby defines a central zone surrounded by one or more concentric surrounding zones. The zones and barriers may be individually pressurized by utilizing corresponding fluid communication paths during the planarization process. A method for practicing the present invention starts by selecting a carrier with adjustable pressure zones that correspond to the number and locations of the bulges and troughs on the wafer. Zones that correspond to high regions receive greater pressure than zones that correspond to low regions on the wafer. The pressure on the barriers between zones may be optimized to prevent leakage between zones or to smooth the pressure distribution between neighboring zones on the back surface of the wafer.
Patent GB-2386945-A (GB)
Title: Ink level sensing device and method therefor
Inventor: DENTON GARY ALLEN
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: The invention relates to an ink level sensing apparatus including ink and having at least one substantially transparent side panel adjacent the ink chamber (20). A fluorescent material is disposed in the ink chamber, the fluorescent material being substantially insoluble in the ink and having a specific gravity which is sufficiently lower than ink to provide an interface between the ink and the fluorescent material. A relatively narrow band light source for emitting panel of the ink cartridge is provided for exciting the fluorescent material. A photosensor for receiving light emitted from a fluorescent material at a second wavelength when the excited fluorescent material (30) crosses the light path is provided, wherein the first and second wavelengths are substantially different. The apparatus provides a means for sensing ink level in an ink cartridge in a reliably relatively inexpensive way.
Patent GB-2377729-A (GB)
Title: Hinge-device of the snap-in type having adjustable abutting discs for vertical adjustment
Inventor: FRIES BROR
IPC: E05D5/04
Filed: 1999-05-12
Abstract: A hinge device of the snap-in type comprising two hinge leaves (1, 2, fig.1), wherein the second hinge leaf 2, is designed for snap-in engagement with a receiving part 7. The receiving part 7, has a pin/boss or the like (5, fig.1) that is yielding on spring action and designed to snap into a hole 4, or recess in the second hinge leaf 2. To provide vertical adjustment of the hinge, the receiving part 7, along opposing lateral edges of the pocket (8, fig.1) is equipped with adjustable abutting means consisting of rotatable, spring-loaded, eccentric discs 16, 17, having a plurality of contact edge faces. To maintain the eccentric discs 16, 17, in abutment against a respective lateral edge of the second hinge leaf 2, the respective disc is made in one piece with a hexagonal sleeve 16', 17' intended for engagement with a mating hexagonal key. Springs 18, 19, will cause a surface of the hexagonal sleeve to be spring-loaded, so that the eccentric discs 16, 17, must be turned stepwise against the action from the respective spring 18, 19. The second hinge leaf 2, may also have a pivot point means in the form of elevated proturbances (27', 28', fig. 8).
Patent GB-2390787-A (GB)
Title: UWB communication by cable
Inventor: LANG JACK ARNOLD
IPC: H04B1/69
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: This invention generally relates to ultra wideband (UWB) communication, and in particular to methods and apparatus for enabling such communication<WC 1> through a building, comprising generating a UWB signal and coupling the UWB signal to at least one electrical conductor of a mains power supply circuit of the building to distribute the UWB signal. This facilitates implementation of a UWB network with reduced interference. Alter<WC 1>native building wiring systems may be employed such as Cat 5 for computer networking or on<WC 1>e or two conducters of a telephone cable. The coupling may be direct or contactless such as capacitative coupling.
Patent GB-2384726-A (GB)
Title: Heating of autothermal hydrocarbon reformation reactor
Inventor: DOCTER ANDREAS
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A reactor for autothermal reforming of hydrocarbons allows a reduction of excess-air factor   d   during the reforming without resulting in a reduced conversion of the hydrocarbons in the end region of the reaction zone. For this purpose, the reactor includes at least one reaction zone (1) in which is arranged at least one catalyst (3, 4) for the reformation so that the educts involved in the reformation are converted while flowing through the reaction zone (1). Heating means (6) are provided for heating the end region (5) of the reaction zone (1) to accelerate the conversion of the hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2396757-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for monitoring the status of a motor
Inventor: INGLEBY-ODDY DAVID GEORGE
IPC: H02P3/18
Filed: 2002-12-27
Abstract: An apparatus for determining the status of a motor 301, the apparatus comprising a microprocessor means 307 for determining when the motor 301 has stopped, indicating means 311 for indicating information about the status of the motor, and a digital data communication interface 313, 319 to allow data to be obtained from and communicated to the microprocessor means 307. When the microprocessor 307 determines that the motor 301 has completely stopped key 309 is released to allow access to the motor enclosure 303. However, by means of the communication interface 313, 319 a supervisor may override the ley release command of necessary.
Patent GB-2397008-A (GB)
Title: Child safety device
Inventor: HETHERINGTON JAMES
IPC: B62B9/24
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: A child safety device 1 which may be attached to a wheeled child carrier (13) pushable by an individual comprises a handle 2 which may be held by a child. In use, the child is encouraged to hold the handle 2 so that they walk along with the wheeled child carrier (13) and are therefore kept safe. The handle 2 is attached to the wheeled child carrier (13) by a flexible strap 8 in the form of a coiled elongate element of resilient material which provides a degree of movement between the handle 2 and the wheeled child carrier (13). Fixed to the handle is a representation of a character or an object which serves to encourage the child to hold the handle 2. The handle 2 also has an electrical circuit including a microswitch 15 to detect whether the handle is being held or released and a loudspeaker 17 which is caused to output audible sound in response to the handle 2 being held or released.
Patent GB-2397749-A (GB)
Title: Culinary utensil
Inventor: SETTELE IGNAZ
IPC: B26B3/04
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A culinary utensil for cutting vegetables such as carrots into strips, commonly known as julienne, is provided with a first cutting means in the form of spaced cutting teeth (10) arranged on a first cutting means spaced in a lateral direction, and a second cutting means arranged close to the first cutting means in the form of an elongate cutting edge (12) which extends in the lateral direction. The first and second cutting means may be arranged on opposite sides of an opening (16). A second cutting element comprising cutting edges (18, 20) allows the utensil also to be used as a peeler.
Patent GB-2387178-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical process for oxidation of alkanes to alkenes
Inventor: CHUANG KARL T
IPC: C25B5/00
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: An electrochemical process for the oxidation of an alkane to at least one corresponding alkene uses an electrochemical cell having an anode chamber on one side of a proton conducting medium, and a cathode chamber on the other side of the said medium. The alkane is oxidized in the anode chamber to produce at least one corresponding alkene and protons are transferred through a proton conducting membrane to the cathode chamber where protons combine with a proton acceptor, while generating electricity and water. An apparatus for use in the process is also provided.
Patent GB-2402531-A (GB)
Title: Calculation of passenger mass from seat acceleration and seat-belt tension measurements for control of passenger safety restraints
Inventor: INGEMARSSON ANDERS
IPC: B60R21/015
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A safety arrangement incorporates a seat-belt (3) to protect an occupant (2) of a vehicle seat (1). A control unit (11) incorporates a calculator (18) to calculate the weight of the occupant (2) of the seat occupant, by comparing the force (6) applied to the seat-belt by the seat occupant with the acceleration (14) of the compartment. A controller (19) controls a restraining force applied to the seat occupant by the safety-belt and, possibly, additional force limiting or energy absorbing devices such as an air-bag (8).
Patent GB-2390383-A (GB)
Title: A method and system for controlling production from a reservoir into a deviated wellbore
Inventor: JOHNSON CRAIG D
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A system for controlling production from a reservoir into a deviated wellbore of particular application to limiting coning problems which comprises a flow pipe 92 disposed within the deviated wellbore and a flow control system 96 coupled to the flow pipe at positions along the flow pipe and being adapted to selectively control the fluid flow at each position. The flow control system may comprise valves 112, pressure sensors 114 and an electrical control device 118. A method for using the system is further disclosed.
Patent GB-2391251-A (GB)
Title: Retractable blind with an inclined edge
Inventor: AYLING ANDREW
IPC: E06B9/262
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A retractable blind 1 which may be a pleated blind has an inclined edge 18a which forms part or all of one side, to allow it to fit a non-rectangular window. A cord-like retaining element 19 extends along substantially the whole length of the inclined edge, and the cord is attached to a resilient tensioning member 23, preferably a coil spring, to maintain sufficient tension to support the edge. The retaining element may be in the form of a loop. Support wires 13 may be provided, which may use the same holes as the tensioned cord 19. Alternatively the cord may be passed through rings (20, fig 7) attached adjacent to the edge.
Patent GB-2393838-A (GB)
Title: Recording writing movements
Inventor: POWELL WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/0488
Filed: 2003-09-29
Abstract: The writing motion of a hand, pen or stylus is reported via a digital communications link, such reporting taking the form of packets of digital data, such packets containing position information, such packets also containing real-time information. Apparatus is described for recording the movement of a stylus during handwriting, for example in the execution of a handwritten signature. The apparatus comprises digitizer means, capable of sensing the position of a stylus, and defining an active signing area. A control circuit is capable of sampling at least orthogonal X and Y coordinates, in the plane of the active signing area, of a stylus in proximity to the digitizer means, and of then transmitting information regarding said coordinates together with real-time information via a digital communications link. The real-time information is represented either as a sequential number or in absolute form as clock-time. Preferably the information regarding said coordinates is encrypted before transmission.
Patent GB-2394399-A (GB)
Title: Fire-resistant litter bin
Inventor: PARTINGTON DEREK
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: A street litter bin is disclosed that offers resistance to the occurrence of fire within its contents. The litter bin, as is conventional, includes a receptacle (14) (such as a steel liner) for receiving litter, a cover 10 disposed above the receptacle; and an entrance 16 through which articles can be deposited within the receptacle. In embodiments of the invention, the cover includes a catchment formation 20, 22 that can catch rainwater falling onto the bin and deposit it within the receptacle. This ensures that the contents of the bin, under most conditions, are damp, so reducing the likelihood that it will catch fire either as a result of an accident or a deliberate act. Typically, the catchment formation includes a plurality of holes 22 through which water can fall onto the contents, the holes being at the periphery of an area inclined (e.g. domed) to encourage system comprising a water-containing vessel made of material that will melt at high temperature (50, Figure 7).