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Patent GB-2378701-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of alkylene glycols
Inventor: DE JONG FEIKE
IPC: C07C29/10
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: The invention provides a process for preparing an alkylene glycol by reacting an alkylene oxide with water in a reaction medium comprising an ionic-liquid phase and in the presence of a catalyst composition which comprises an organic cation and an anion other than a halide anion. The cation is preferably a phosphonium or ammonium ion and most preferably a 1-alkyl pyridinium or a 1,3 dialkyl imidazolium ion. Its counter-ion is preferably bicarbonate or molybdate. The ionic liquid is preferably bmin.PF<SB>6</SB> or omin.PF<SB>6</SB> but may have a tetrafluoroborate counter-ion.
Patent GB-2392647-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder with flexible rings
Inventor: PAINE LESLIE
IPC: B42F13/16
Filed: 2002-07-18
Abstract: A ring (10) for a ring binder comprises an injection moulded planar base portion (12), which is provided with a first further portion (22) which extends from the base portion (12) transversely of the plane thereof, and a second further portion (24) which also extends from the base portion (12) in the same general direction as the first further portion (24). The second portion (24) curves over so that it has an end (25) that is adjacent to the end of the first portion (22). The second portion (24) is resilient so that the two ends can be manually separated to enable the insertion of a loose-leaf sheet. The rings are slidably-received in apertures (44) of the rear flap (42) by means of groove (14) in the base portion (12).
Patent GB-2378663-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer golf ball with filled inner layer having dual core liquid core or wound core
Inventor: NESBITT ROBERT DENNIS
IPC: B23K3/06
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball comprising a dual core, a triple core, a cellular core, a liquid core, or a wound core; an inner cover layer and an outer cover layer; and at least 50 parts by weight of a non-ionomeric polyolefin material disposed in an inner layer within the ball. The dual or triple cores comprise an interior spherical center component formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof; a core layer disposed about the center component, formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof ; and an optional outer core layer that surrounds the core component. The inner cover layer is comprised of a high acid ionomer or ionomer blend. The outer cover layer is comprised of a soft, very low modulus ionomer or ionomer blend, or a non-ionomeric thermoplastic elastomer such as polyurethane, polyester or polyesteramide. The resulting multi-layered golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced distance without sacrificing playability or durability when compared to known multi-layer golf balls.
Patent GB-2382493-A (GB)
Title: Automatic Internet Retrieval Apparatus
Inventor: PETRANK OREN
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: The device that automatically calls on an Internet Service Provider or a Remote Computer to retrieve or send electronic mail, information and data, by employing a Random Time Frequency Generator that determines the dialing and re-dialing times between upper and lower time limits. The device can also divide the interval between upper and lower limits into further equal sub-intervals and use each of these sub-intervals as upper and lower time limits. It eliminates the need of the Internet user to manually repeat the process of engaging and re-engaging the automatic dialer in the User's computer's Modem, Portable Computer or Mobile Phone to connect to the Internet Provider and retrieve and send E-mail and data. It is equipped with a screen Signal function and a Buzzer function to alert the user in the event of successful retrieval or send. The retrieval or send process can be customized to the individual user. The device goes to idle mode when the computer or mobile phone is switched off. It automatically re-engage the last dial program when it the computer or mobile phone is re-started.
Patent GB-2395226-A (GB)
Title: Hook having a plurality of different sized supporting recesses
Inventor: ROBINSON DANIEL JAMES
IPC: F16L3/223
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: A hook for supporting hoses, wires and cables comprises a stem 12 having a main hook portion 14 at one end with a dividing portion 28 projecting from it so that a main hanging recess 36 and a smaller secondary hanging recess 42 are defined thereby. At the other end of the stem a cable clip portion 18 is provided with a number of recesses 50 each arranged to support a respective cable. Two hose supporting portions 22, 24 defining part-circular recesses are also provided for supporting hoses. The hook also comprises a plurality of hook portions 22, 24, 50, defining recesses of different sizes which are open towards the main hook portion, 14. The hook may be moulded from a plastics material. The hook can also be used for hanging buckets, hanging baskets, or items of clothing or tools for storage.
Patent GB-2395552-A (GB)
Title: Testing a biological fluid
Inventor: WRIGHT DAVID KENT
IPC: A01J5/04
Filed: 2002-11-22
Abstract: Milk is directed from a milk line into a reaction chamber 18 via a port 20a. Here it is mixed with a liquid reagent including Luminol (RTM), which is introduced via another port 20b, such that the reaction chamber contains approximately one part milk to three parts reagent. Following the introduction of the milk and reagent, a light detector 24 in the base 12 of the chamber is activated. If the milk is infected, it will contain superoxide which will undergo a chemiluminescent reaction with the Luminol and emit light. Light intensity is recorded over a period of between 10 seconds and 3 minutes. The data collected is compared to that of milk from a healthy animal for detection of infection such as mastitis.
Patent GB-2383483-A (GB)
Title: Optical add drop multiplexer system
Inventor: AONO YOSHIAKI
IPC: H04B10/564
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: Variations in a peak power level of add signals due to transmission trouble are to be reduced with a relatively inexpensive and simple configuration. When an input of optical signals to an optical amplifier unit is cut off by transmission trouble, only amplified spontaneous emission light is supplied from the optical amplifier unit. An output power constant control unit amplifiers this amplified spontaneous emission light to a certain level. This amplification level is substantially equal to what it would be if the input optical signals were inputted into the optical amplifier unit. This makes it possible to restrain variations in a ratio of OADM add signals to be added to OADM through signals in an OADM unit in time of transmission trouble.
Patent GB-2399588-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: STEFANIAK EDMUND JOHN
IPC: E06B9/02
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A flood damage prevention barrier consisting of pre-formed plastic jambs with rubber gaskets (Detail A) into which slots a 12mm plastic panel (Detail A and C). Panel slots into preformed plastic threshold (Detail C). Preformed plastic H section for extending panel for width and height (Detail B). Air brick ventilator cover all preformed in plastic. (Air brick cover drawing).
Patent GB-2389011-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communications device performing user set operation upon generation of predetermined signal
Inventor: SHIMAMURA MASAKI
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2003-03-27
Abstract: A mobile communications device comprises two relatively movable units, means for enabling movement between an open and a closed state, a means for detecting said open state, and a control means for performing an arbitrarily user set operation upon said detection of an open state. It is preferable that the device should comprise two units adjacent each other, being adapted to slide relative to each other into said open position. The mobile device may be arranged such that when in a closed state, the user may use a reduced control panel to select a phone number, web page or email address. Upon opening of the mobile device, the control means is arranged to initiate a communication using the predetermined data. The data may also be determined in accordance with the geographical location or inclination of the device, or the time at which the open state of the device is detected.
Patent GB-2391108-A (GB)
Title: Radiation detector
Inventor: CROYDON WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: G01T1/185
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A radiation detector 10, comprising a sensitive volume filled with a counter gas; an anode 24 and a cathode 20 each in communication with the counter gas; a voltage supply for maintaining a potential difference between the anode and the cathode, said potential difference being less than required to cause gas discharge in the counter gas. The radiation detector further comprises a photoemissive material 32 in communication with the sensitive volume. The photoemissive material may be provided as a coating on the cathode, or on a carrier (Fig 4,44) mounted generally within the radiation detector. The radiation detector may further comprise a controllable light source for supplying photons of a known wavelength to the photoemissive material. Electrons may be emitted by the photoemissive material in response to the provision of said photons, said electrons causing avalanche breakdown of the counter gas, indicating satisfactory operation of the radiation detector.
Patent GB-2401259-A (GB)
Title: Method of controlling a charging status indicator
Inventor: BAYNE RYAN M
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A system and method of controlling a charging status indicator in a charging system for a device with a rechargeable power supply. The charging system determines whether the interface connecting the charging system and the device to be charged supports data transfer as well as power transfer (for example, using a USB interface), in which case the charging system and charging status indicator are controlled as directed by the device. If the charging system does not detect that the connecting interface supports power transfer but not data transfer, then the charging system controls itself in the conventional way.
Patent GB-2384389-A (GB)
Title: Sliding cover having openings aligned with microphone in mobile phone housing
Inventor: INOUE YUKINARI
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2000-04-17
Abstract: A portable radio device (eg mobile phone) has a main housing 1 having a keypad 2 and a microphone 3. A first opening 6a formed in a slidable cover 4 aligns with the microphone when the cover is closed (keypad covered), and a second opening 6b aligns with the microphone when the cover is open (keypad exposed). Thus the microphone can function, and a user can make a call, whether the cover is open or closed. Ribs are formed around the openings in the cover and/or the microphone in the housing to prevent noise leakage.
Patent GB-2392041-A (GB)
Title: Teletext apparatus that displays two or more pages concurrently
Inventor: JANG MIN-HYUNG
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: Television apparatus having a teletext function including means for storing teletext pages and control means to display a plurality of pages concurrently. Preferably a menu is provided to allow a user to select either a first mode in which a single teletext page is displayed and a second mode in which two pages are displayed side by side. The teletext pages may include main pages and corresponding sub-pages which may be displayed on the partitioned views of the display in a determined order of page numbers.
Patent GB-2388392-A (GB)
Title: A sealed connection for expandable tubulars
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B33/14
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A method of sealing a connection (4500) between two tubulars (4505, 4510) involves engaging a threaded end of the first tubular (4505) with the threaded end of the second tubular (4510). An annular groove (4520) is present between the tubulars (4505, 4510) and a seal (4525) disposed in the groove (4520), the seal (4525) being compressed when the tubulars (4505, 4510) are radially expanded.
Patent GB-2405390-A (GB)
Title: Electric current collector for transmitting electrical energy between an electrical line and a vehicle
Inventor: KREMLACEK JOHANNES
IPC: B60L5/26
Filed: 2003-09-01
Abstract: The collector comprises a base frame 16 mounted on the vehicle, a lower support arm 20 pivotally connected 18 to the base frame, an upper support arm 22 pivotally connected to the lower support arm 20, a current collector head 40 pivotally connected to the upper support arm 22, a guide 46 for guiding a follower 48 in relation to the upper support arm 22 along a path 49 e.g. straight, a connecting rod 50 pivotally connected to the follower 48 and to the current collector head, and guide bar 60 or other transmission means for converting a rotational motion of the upper support arm 22 in relation to the lower support arm 20 into a motion of the follower 48 in relation to the upper support arm 22 along the path 49. This arrangement provides a reliable positioning of the collector head 40, which remains horizontal irrespective of the actual position of the assembly within an operational range, and an improved aerodynamic and aero-acoustic performance of the current collector particularly at high speed. Alternative transmission means to the guide bar 60 are a flexible wire or cable or an hydraulic circuit.
Patent GB-2395888-A (GB)
Title: A portable electric heating cooker
Inventor: WANG DONGLEI
IPC: F27D11/00
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: This invention discloses a portable electric heating cooker comprising a handle (1), a cover (2), a cooker bowl (3) and a base (5), inside said base (5) are installed heating means and control means, wherein, two or more than two joining means (4) are provided on said cooker, said joining means (4) can be used to make said cooker into an integral and portable body when, necessary. A sealing ring (6) may be further included between said cover (2) and said cooker bowl (3), so as to prevent leakage when carrying. A partition board (7) may be installed inside said cooker bowl (3), so that, different kinds of food or food of different tastes may be braised or broiled in the same cooker.
Patent GB-2407304-A (GB)
Title: Handlebar for two wheeled vehicle
Inventor: LIAO JIM
IPC: B62K21/12
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: The handlebar has a channel portion 101 and two bent internal tubes 20,30 wherein the channel portion 101 has an internal diameter and the two bent internal tubes 20,30 each have an external diameter slightly smaller than the internal diameter of the channel portion 101, the two bent internal tubes 20,30 being disposed within the channel portion 101 with surfaces of the bent internal tubes 20,30 in contact with the surface of the channel portion 101, whereby the thickness of the handlebar is increased in order to enhance the strength thereof. The tubes 20,30 are located where ends 11,12 of a reinforcement bar 7 are attached to the channel portion 101.
Patent GB-2394493-A (GB)
Title: Compression set, large expansion packing element
Inventor: CORONADO MARTIN P
IPC: E21B33/128
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A packing element, which is a composite structure, is disclosed. Components contain the sealing portion to minimize extrusion. The element is retained in tension when running in to minimize damage. In the preferred embodiment, a collapsing sleeve transfers setting force applied at one end, to the opposite end to avoid the problem of bunching up the element adjacent to where it is being compressed which could, if not addressed, result in insufficiently low sealing contact pressure in regions remote from where the pushing force is applied.
Patent GB-2410860-A (GB)
Title: System and Method for Network Handover
Inventor: FALAKI HAMID REZA
IPC: H04W36/14
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: The invention provides for a telecommunications system and related method of handover from a first radio access technology to a second radio access technology for a mobile radio communications device within a mobile radio communications network, and including determining a timing advance value associated with the second radio access technology, and the method employing positional data of the device within the network for determining the said timing advanced value.
Patent GB-2412806-A (GB)
Title: Temporarily hidden display images
Inventor: GUIRAUTON PASCAL
IPC: G02F1/00
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a display for displaying temporary images, for example in a motor vehicle display device or instrument cluster, the temporary images being hidden when not displayed. A display device 101 comprises a display panel 3 having front surface 4 and a rear surface 5, a Moir’ grating 2 formed within the panel, a light scattering layer 14 formed within the panel 3, and an image formation means 32. The Moir’ grating 2 is closer to the front surface 4 of the panel than is the light scattering layer 14. The Moir’ grating 2 and the light scattering layer 14 are arranged so that visible light 10 incident on the front surface 4 of the panel creates a virtual Moir’ image that appears to lie behind the light scattering layer. Incident light passes through the Moir’ grating 2 towards the light scattering layer 14, the light scattering layer then being arranged to scatter back towards the Moir’ grating 2 and out of the front surface of the panel a proportion 11',15 of said incident light 10 in order form a Moir’ image 26 that appears to lie behind the light scattering layer 14. The image formation means 32 is operable to illuminate temporarily from the rear surface 6 of the panel 3 the light scattering layer 14 in order to form a temporary image 42 visible from the front surface 4 of the panel 3 and which is otherwise hidden from view from the front surface of the panel, said image 42 when formed appearing to lie in a plane that lies in front of the Moir’ image 26 formed by the Moir’ grating 2.
Patent GB-2415145-A (GB)
Title: An interchangeable electronic board game
Inventor: WALLACE ANTHONY DANIEL
IPC: A63F13/00
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: An interactive and interchangeable illuminated board game comprises an electronic game board, a computer, and an infra red controller. The game board unit has polycarbonate top, which is interchangeable according to the game to be played. The associated game disc is inserted into the computer; and individual information for each player may also be entered. Positions of playing pieces may be detected by the game board using magnetic sensors in the base. The board is illuminated by light emitting diodes. Question and answer games are also provided, with a variable level of difficulty according to the player information input into the computer. The computer may display visual information on a domestic television screen, and may also provide audio cues and information. Dice suspended in a liquid in a container are also provided.
Patent GB-2415572-A (GB)
Title: Mobile application billing
Inventor: MUZAFFAR SAJ
IPC: H04M15/00
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: Mobile telephone applications such as games and competitions may be downloaded from a service provider but then the provider needs a simple reliable way of charging a fee for use of the application. Herein the user initiates use of the application and this automatically sends a premium rate message to the service provider. Alternative means for transmitting the message are disclosed.
Patent GB-2414726-A (GB)
Title: Optical disk container with a writing tool holding device
Inventor: LIN TIEN-LAI
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: An optical disk container (3) has a base (31) with a stem (310) extending upwardly from its centre. A writing tool holding device (33) is provided which has a central through hole (331), through which the stem (310) of the base may extend to hold the writing tool holding device (33) over the base above the disks (4). One side of the writing tool holding device (33) is provided with at least one receiving section (332) for holding a respective writing tool (5).
Patent GB-2404352-A (GB)
Title: Lockset drilling guide
Inventor: TRETTIN DAVID J
IPC: B23B47/28
Filed: 2004-07-28
Abstract: A lockset drilling guide 10 that comprises a frame 12 is provided. The frame 12 comprises a first flange 14 and a second flange 16. The second flange 16 is capable of flexing relative to the first flange 14. The lockset drilling guide further comprises at least a first opening 18 and a second opening 26 defined in the frame. The first opening 18 is positioned at approximately 90 degrees relative to the second opening 26. A positioning member is mounted on the frame 12, wherein the positioning member is laterally movable to at least two positions relative to the frame. The frame 12 is configured for mounting on a door to facilitate the forming of holes in the door for the installation of a lockset. A hole boring device (100, 102, fig.7) sized for insertion into one of the openings 18,26 may be provided. Also, a trim jig cutter (630, fig.27) comprises a drill bit (632,fig.27) surrounded by a bushing (634,fig.27) and is used with a trim plate (600, fig.26).
Patent GB-2405212-A (GB)
Title: Downhole magnetic field based feature detector
Inventor: ALMAGUER JAMES S
IPC: G01N27/82
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: An apparatus usable in a subterranean well comprises a first winding (126) to generate a first signal in response to a change in a magnetic field at least partially extending though the first winding and at least partially extending though a portion of a downhole pipe to indicate detection of a feature of the pipe, and a second winding (128) to generate a second signal in response to a change in the magnetic field to indicate detection of the feature, the magnetic field at least partially extending though the second winding. A first interface (152,154) is coupled to the first winding to communicate the first signal to the surface of the well when the apparatus is in a powered mode, and a second interface (158) is coupled to the second winding to communicate the second signal to the surface of the well when the apparatus in an unpowered mode.
Patent GB-2421416-A (GB)
Title: Footwear transmitter assembly
Inventor: MIRZA TARIQ
IPC: A43B3/35
Filed: 2004-12-21
Abstract: An item of footwear shoe insole 2 comprises a transmitter assembly, the transmitter assembly comprising an array of sensors 14,16,20, each sensor being capable of being activated by a foot located within the item of footwear to thereby generate a signal, the transmitter assembly further comprising a transmitter 28 for receiving a signal from the array of sensors and transmitting a signal in response to the same to a remote receiver assembly 32. A kit comprises an item of footwear with the aforementioned transmitter assembly, in combination with one or more remote receiver assemblies. The remote receiver assembly 32 may be mounted on a baseball cap 34, the assembly 32 may include a visual display (eg one or more LEDs), it may also include an audio display.
Patent GB-2406880-A (GB)
Title: Movable barrier safety control
Inventor: DA VALL IRA G
IPC: E05F15/00
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting obstructions in the path of a movable barrier are disclosed. Embodiments are included which advantageously combine edge sensing contact detectors (125, 123) and non-contact detectors such as photo eye detectors (165, 157). Relay logic (169) is also described for controlling the response of a movable barrier operator to input signals including input signals from contact type and non-contact obstruction detectors (165, 157).