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Patent GB-2409735-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for change management of interfaces in distributed computer systems
Inventor: BANKS TIMOTHY WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-12-30
Abstract: A method and system of change management of interfaces in a distributed computer system are provided in which there are multiple versions (303, 304, 305) of an interface describing communication between distributed client and server applications (308, 309, 302). The method and system include providing an indication with a response to an operation of an interface that an alternative interface is available. The information can include: a time interval in which a client application (308, 309) must contact a server application if it wishes to continue using the version of the interface, a reference to a succeeding version (305) of the interface; and/or an indication of an expiry date and time of an interface. The interface itself is used to communicate version and validity information and change to client applications (308, 309).
Patent GB-2393099-A (GB)
Title: Protective headgear
Inventor: PRIMROSE ROHAN
IPC: A42B1/04
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A protective shell (1) for use within a cap such as a baseball cap and which incorporates elongate slots (6) which open into the back (4) of the shell and extend forwards towards the front (3) of the shell. The presence of the slots (6), in conjunction with the inherent flexibility of the shell material, enable the lateral sections (10) of the shell to move inwards and outwards to accommodate a range of head sizes.
Patent GB-2398244-A (GB)
Title: Method of sterilising conduits that are used to transfer products between containers and installations and the corresponding sterile assembly
Inventor: GUAMIS LOPEZ BUENAVENTURA
IPC: A61L2/20
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method of sterilising conduits that are used to transfer products between supply lines and receiving lines, including for the delivery and arrival of said products in containers, and the corresponding sterile assembly of discharge devices. The inventive method comprises the following steps consisting in: joining and fixing a transfer conduit to an orifice of the container or an inlet and to another orifice of the container or outlet; opening auxiliary valves which are disposed in the transfer conduit, normally one inlet and one outlet, and injecting a medium into said transfer conduit which produces a sterilising bath; emptying the transfer conduit and rinsing the contents thereof with another medium which is also sterile; closing the sterilisation conduits and valves which are disposed in the transfer conduit; opening the corresponding charging and relief valves; unloading the contents of the filled container into the container to be filled using pumping means; and closing the valves and removing the transfer conduit. The invention also comprises an assembly of devices including a transfer conduit which is provided with product inlets and outlets, inlet/outlet nozzles for the sterilising product and a container shut-off valve. Moreover, said invention comprises means of connecting the transfer conduit, closure means therefor and means of fixing same to the container to which it is connected.
Patent GB-2405025-A (GB)
Title: Dual medium recording device to copy data between media
Inventor: NONAKA TOMOYUKI
IPC: H04N5/913
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: A storage device 100 has two separate media 200, 300. In order to copy data from one medium to another, a memory 104 is used to hold the data temporarily so that the device's input/output port 101 need not be used. Data may be copied in response to a single control signal that may include information about the direction of copying. Encryption 109 and decryption 110 facilities may be provided to allow copy protected data to be copied or reproduced. Compression and decompression facilities may also be provided. The media may include a hard disk or an optical disk. The device may be used to record video and audio signals and may be able to use analogue inputs and outputs.
Patent GB-2414725-A (GB)
Title: Stairlift battery re-charging arrangement
Inventor: DRAYTON RAYMOND JOHN
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The invention provides a busbar-type arrangement for ensuring reliable recharging of the batteries of a battery powered stairlift. One contact 12 is provided by the stairlift rail, particularly a drive rack fixed to the rail. The other contact is provided by a standard sectioned metal conductor 18 which is preferably retained in a plastics cover 16 whose primary purpose is to mask the rack. Preferably, the drive wheel 10 is used to take power from the rack and the other other conductor 18 is a copper tube.
Patent GB-2403444-A (GB)
Title: Friction Welding Tool, Method and Apparatus
Inventor: CHANG WOONG SEONG
IPC: H05B6/02
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A friction stir welding tool (200, fig. 2) comprising a body 300 having a rotating axis (292, fig.2) and having a protrusion 205 for generating friction when contacting a workpiece; and a magnetic field generating unit 390 attached to the body that generates a magnetic field outside the body. Preferably the tool has a plurality of permanent or electromagnet unit magnets 380, disposed around the rotating axis so that the N and S poles are parallel with the rotating axis. The protrusion and body may be made of 15% manganese or austentite stainless steel. Preferably, the magnets are ALNICO, Nd or samarium magnets. The joining portion of a workpiece surface is heated by generating an induced current due to a change of magnetic field as the tool rotates on its axis. Also claimed is a welding method and apparatus.
Patent GB-2402130-A (GB)
Title: Methacrylic acid derivatives and their use as antiproliferative agents
Inventor: AYUKO WASHINGTON ODUR
IPC: C07C235/88
Filed: 2001-03-13
Abstract: A compound of formula IIA or IIB: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=92 WI=142 LX=342 LY=667 TI=CF> <PC>or a salt thereof, in which R<1> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclylalkyl group; R<2> represents a hydrogen atom or an optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, aryl, aralkyl, acyl, heterocyclyl or heterocyclylalkyl group; W and X each independently represents a hydrogen or halogen atom; and Y represents a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group or a group -OM where M represents an alkali metal atom. A preferred compound is (Z)-2,3-dichloro-4-[N-formyl-N-methylamino]-4-oxo-but-2-enoic acid. Also a process for preparing a compound of formula IIA or IIB by reacting a compound of formula IV wherein R<3> is an optionally substituted alkyl, aryl or aralkyl group, with a base. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of formula IIA or IIB and a carrier. Compounds of formula IIA or IIB are useful as antibiotics, antiviral agents and as anti-proliferative agents, preferably as a tumour growth inhibitor.
Patent GB-2406318-A (GB)
Title: A hybrid vehicle powertrain with improved reverse drive performance
Inventor: SUPINA JOSEPH G
IPC: B60K6/445
Filed: 2004-09-10
Abstract: A hybrid-electric powertrain for a wheeled vehicle having a transmission 46, an internal combustion engine 54, an electric generator, an electric motor 74, a clutch and a battery. The transmission 46 establishes multiple torque flow paths including a forward drive torque flow path and a reverse drive torque flow path, the motor 74 being isolated from forward drive gearing elements by a clutch as it acts as a sole reverse drive power source. While the vehicle is reversing powered by the motor 74, the engine isolated by the clutch is able to drive the generator in a forward power mode thereby ensuring sufficient electric power to the motor 74 irrespective of the power available from the battery. The transmission can include a planetary gear set.
Patent GB-2408851-A (GB)
Title: A stator assembly with winding containing clips inserted in stator slots reducing slot opening
Inventor: NEET KIRK E
IPC: H02K3/48
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A generally cylindrically-shaped stator core 100 having a plurality of core slots 110 defining a plurality of teeth 120 there between have a plurality of magnetically permeable material "U" shaped lining clips 190,200... closely fitting into respective slots, a stator winding 516,518 comprising at least one row 516,518 of substantially straight wire segments being received by the clips, the segments and the clips being electrically insulated from one another by glued insulation 304 eg paper. At least one of the extending leg member 250,240 is bent towards the other extending leg member 240,250 over the wire segments in the clip, narrowing the aperture 260 between the extending leg members. The wires may be inserted prior to bending the free ends of the clips which bending may be effected after the loaded clip is inserted into the slot. Alternatively, the clips may be have their ends bent and the legs then expanded to receive the wires prior to insertion into the slots. Slits 280 are formed at least in the exposed ends of the clips to reduce eddy current loss and the clips may have rolled edges. The clips may be bonded in the slots 110.
Patent GB-2409654-A (GB)
Title: Water filtration system with non-return valve
Inventor: HALLS STEPHEN
IPC: A01K63/04
Filed: 2004-12-03
Abstract: The system includes a housing 5 having a liquid inlet 8 and outlet 6, filtering material 2, 3, 4 and a non- return valve 9 preventing reverse flow through the inlet, the valve may be gravity actuated and incorporate a flexible valve member. Several sets of filtering material 2, 3, 4 may be provided. The system may be used in aquarium and may be provided with suction means for attaching to the glass of an aquarium.
Patent GB-2411181-A (GB)
Title: Washing machine drum
Inventor: NORTH JOHN
IPC: D06F39/08
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: The drum 208 includes a pair of radially and externally protruding blades 264, 266 extending from flat wall regions 210, 212 of the drum. The drum is contained by a casing 230 and supported within a cabinet so as to permit relative vibratory movement between the casing and cabinet. The interior of the casing is sealed against loss of liquid and can accommodate an internal pressure above or below ambient. Resiliently extensible struts support and centre the casing within the cabinet. A corrugated sleeve surrounds and seals a circular opening in an end wall of the casing and to a circular opening in an adjacent wall of the cabinet. A door closes and seals the opening therein. The casing may be cylindrical and the blades may extend close to the internal surface of the casing so as to effect a scavenging action in the casing as the drum rotates 272 therein. The blades may additionally act as paddles to lift 268, 270 water from lower regions of the casing to higher regions of the casing to fall back into the drum through perforations 234 in the wall of the drum.
Patent GB-2409421-A (GB)
Title: Vibratory separator and screen assembly
Inventor: SEYFFERT KENNETH WAYNE
IPC: B07B1/48
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: An apparatus comprising a vibratory separator and a screen assembly (20), the apparatus comprising a seal (30) for sealing between said vibratory separator and said screen assembly characterised in that said apparatus further comprises a holder (22a) for removably holding said seal (30).
Patent GB-2414236-A (GB)
Title: Pyrotechnic charge comprising deuterated compounds
Inventor: KOCH ERNST-CHRISTIAN
IPC: C06B45/10
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A pyrotechnic charge for producing IR radiation comprises a deuterated compound as either a fuel and/or oxidising agent and/or binder. A minimum of 50% of hydrogen atoms in the deuterated compound are deuterium atoms and the fuel compound may be selected from deuterated hydrocarbons, boranes, polysilanes, alkali metal borodeuterides, alkali metal deuterides, deuterated anthracene or phenanthrene. The mass of the fuel is between 10-55%. The oxidising agent may be a deuterated ammonium compound such as an ammonium perchlorate, nitrate, dinitramide or hydrazinium nitroformate. The mass of the oxidising agent is between 40-85%. The binding agent may be a deuterated polymer, such as a PVC, HTPB or polystyrene. The mass of the binding agent is between 1.5-5%. The use of the desired pyrotechnic charge, which preferably provides the signature of a decoy aircraft, leads to a greater selective radiant emission in the   b  -band whilst also reducing the selective radiant emission in the   a  -band.
Patent GB-2415087-A (GB)
Title: A reaction cell for the reaction of ions of different types, e.g. positive and negative ions
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/14
Filed: 2005-06-09
Abstract: The invention relates to a reaction cell for reactions between different types of ion species and a related mass spectrometer to analyze the ion products. The invention consists in an RF-operated straight ion guide 7, 21 with a side inlet 8, 22, particularly suitable for reactions between positive and negative ion species, one ion species being fed in through the side inlet 8, 22. Particularly favorable is an ion guide made up of a set of coaxial apertured diaphragms 21 with a slight axial potential gradient. The reactions can be used for a fragmentation of multiply charged protein or peptide ions by electron transfer, or for the removal of excess charges of multiply charged biopolymer ions, for example. The reaction products may be analysed by an orthogonal time-of-flight mass spectrometer (fig.5). Alternative reaction cells use a straight ion guide with a multipole rod system (figs 1 and 3) or a double helix wire system (fig.4).
Patent GB-2428378-A (GB)
Title: A drying bath
Inventor: DEYKIN PAUL ANDREW
IPC: A47K7/04
Filed: 2005-07-19
Abstract: A bath that blow dries the occupant after they have had a bath by blowing air over the occupant while they are still in the bath. The bath may have an electric dryer built into the bath that is activated when sensors detect that the bath water has drained out of the bath. When activated, air is blown over radiators located in the walls of the bath before the air is pumped through vents in the wall of the bath and over the occupant. The speed and temperature of the drier may be manually adjusted. The elderly, infirm and disabled may use the bath. A fragrance may be added to the drier.
Patent GB-2428780-A (GB)
Title: Perforated plate heat exchanger
Inventor: JONES JOHN RHYS
IPC: F28D9/00
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A perforated plate heat exchanger comprises a plurality of stacked plates 3, 4, and each plate having perforations 2 which overlap with perforations in an adjacent plate 4 whereby a fluid passes though the perforations 2 in the plates 3, 4. The perforations 2 may communicate with manifolds 1, 5 and they may penetrate the edge of the plates 3, 4 permitting fluid to enter at the sides of the plate stack. The plates 3, 4 may be manufactures from metal, plastics or ceramic and may be bonded, welded, or brazed together. A second fluid may pass though alternative perforations (6, fig 2) and absorbs heat given off from the first fluid. The number, size and spacing of perforations 2, (6) may be varied for desired flow distribution. Additional identical plates rotated by one hundred and eighty degrees can be placed on top of the stack so that the plate sequence repeats itself every four plates.
Patent GB-2418071-A (GB)
Title: Facilitating manufacture and repair of electronic devices using special visibiity materials
Inventor: LARSON THANE MICHAEL
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A printed circuit board has special visibility material 32,38 arranged to surround components 24,26 mounted thereon so that errors in placement or orientation of the components can mor easily be detected by computer-aided detection machines. The special visibility material may be luminescent, infrared-sensitive or backlight-sensitive. Visual keys 28,30 may be provided for identifying orientation. The application also discloses the use of high-visibility labels (100,102,104, Fig 6) on components in a housing to make it easy for a technician to read indica on the labels.
Patent GB-2430717-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable circumference bicycle drive pulley
Inventor: THOMSON-WALLACE DAVID
IPC: B62M9/08
Filed: 2005-10-01
Abstract: A bicycle gearing system has an adjustable circumference pulley (1) that is rotated by the pedaling action at the bottom bracket. The pulley can be mounted to the bottom bracket directly or alternatively positioned at another point within the bicycle frame and linked to the bottom bracket by known mechanical means. Power transfer to the rear bicycle wheel is done via a belt or chain engaging with surface contact elements (2) on the pulley. The circumference change is carried out by the surface contact elements (2) moving to positions closer to or farther from the pulleys centre axis (6). Each surface contact element is mounted on a linear screw mechanism (3) with a gear wheel(4), this engages with custom gears (5a/5b) that do not rotate with the pulley, but move axially along the centre axis (6). The surface contact elements (2) with their linear screw mechanisms (3) and gears (4) rotate with the pulley. The circumference change is carried out by the surface contact elements (2) individually moving to a new position relative to the centre axis. One complete pulley revolution sees each surface contact element (6) move, in turn, to the same position.
Patent GB-2419004-A (GB)
Title: Verifying a software download for a postage meter
Inventor: MATTERN JAMES MICHAEL
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A system 100, e.g. a postal services system, comprises a data centre server 135 connected to one or more remote devices, e.g. postage meters 115, via a data communications network 120. The server operates to provide software downloads to the remote devices. When downloading software to a device, the server operates on an information bundle specific to the device, e.g. the device MAC address, user/customer information, serial number, public key etc, to create code referred to as a code pack. The server code pack is delivered to the remote device as part of the download. After the download, the device verifies the software by comparing the server code pack with a locally generated code pack. If the code packs match, the remote device enables the downloaded software.
Patent GB-2433448-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for the control of chemical processes
Inventor: WORKMAN VICTORIA LOUISE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2005-12-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of controlling a chemical process, the method comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(i) providing a laminar flow of a first fluid 3, the first fluid providing a first reagent (or one or more precursor thereof), a laminar flow of a second fluid 9, the second fluid providing a second reagent (or one or more precursor thereof) and a laminar flow of barrier fluid 6; and <LI>(ii) causing the first and barrier fluids to contact one another so that the barrier fluid forms a barrier between the first reagent (or one or more precursor thereof) and the second reagent (or one or more precursor thereof). </SL> Devices for performing the method are also described.
Patent GB-2424084-A (GB)
Title: Vibrating exercise prompter
Inventor: MALEKYAZDI NASSER
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: Method and apparatus for prompting a person to engage in a non-sedentary activity, e.g. to move or perform the act of fidgeting or do specific movements,( e.g. to lose body weight, without doing any energetic physical exercise or using any gym apparatus) upon elapse of a set desired time interval. The apparatus comprises an electronic timer device (1) that counts down a specified time period, which is set by the user, and induces an alarm in the form of vibration, light and sound when the electronic timer has reached the prescribed time. The device resets and it again alerts the user after elapse of the same desired time interval - unless it is turned off or set for a new cycle time. The embodiment of this invention includes a timer unit and case (1), wristband straps (8, 9), a battery compartment (12), alarms in the form of a vibration device (11), a visual light indicator (3) and an audible speaker (4). It includes a visual LCD (2) and operating buttons for On/Off (14), set (15) time set increase (16), time set decrease (17), start (5), stop (6) and sound/light (7).
Patent GB-2437700-A (GB)
Title: Cup including compartment for beverage concentrate
Inventor: WATSON STEWART
IPC: B65D85/816
Filed: 2006-05-04
Abstract: A beverage cup has a frustoconical side wall 20 made of a folded paper blank of which the edges are overlapped and bonded to one another. The cup also has a plastics base 10 having the form of a shallow cup with a frustoconical side wall. The upper rim (16) of the base defines a surface for bonding to a foil 30 to form within the base a hermetically sealed compartment for receiving a beverage concentrate 40. In the invention, the paper side wall 20 of the cup is joined to the base 10 by bonding the inner surface of the paper side wall 20 to the outer surface of the side wall of the base. The bonding may be by welding, possibly using ultrasound.
Patent GB-2439553-A (GB)
Title: Video game control based on sensed gross body movements and a direction sensor
Inventor: LUDDEN BRENDAN PATRICK
IPC: A63F13/02
Filed: 2006-06-01
Abstract: A system 10 for controlling the movement of a video game object (on a screen 22) has a direction sensor 14 to sense a directional input by a user, a movement sensor 16 for sensing gross movement of the user (e.g. of entire arms, legs or torso), and a processor 18 to combine the sensed directional input and the sensed movement to provide an output signal for controlling the game object, the game object movement direction varying in dependence on the sensed directional input and the magnitude of the game object movement varying in dependence on the sensed movement. The direction sensor 14 may be a joystick, game pad or steering wheel, and the movement sensor 16 a pedometer, camera, dance mat or a pressure pad for each foot. The sensors 14,16 and/or processor 18 may be provided in one unit. More than one direction sensor may indicate rotational and translational movements. As a result the user exercises while playing.
Patent GB-2429534-A (GB)
Title: Chain tension measurement
Inventor: KOHNO KOHJI
IPC: G01L5/10
Filed: 2006-08-04
Abstract: The chain 10 comprises a pair of right and left inner plates 11, bushes 12 press-fit between the inner plates 11, a pair of right and left outer plates 13 disposed on both outsides of the inner plates 11, connecting pins 14 loosely inserted into the bush 12 and press-fit between the outer plates 13, and connected to each other. A strain gauge 16, 16' is applied to a position having a relation of a ratio of 1 to 1 between tension applied to the chain and an output of the strain gauge 16. A strain gauge 16 is applied to the edge surface of an outer plate 13 and a strain gauge 16' is applied to the edge surface of an inner plate 11.