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Patent GB-2362465-A (GB)
Title: Method for analyzing phyletic lineage of scallop
Inventor: SATO MAREMI
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-01-30
Abstract: Method for analyzing a phyletic lineage of scallop, which comprises the steps of sequencing a mitochondrial DNA of the scallop to determine a nucleotide base sequence of the mitochondrial DNA, wherein the nucleotide base sequence includes a non-coding region containing a nucleotide base substitution locus which shows a sequence polymorphism indicative of a particular lineage of the scallop. Mitochondrial DNA of the scallop is amplified by PCR, using a suitable primer set designed on the basis of nucleotide base sequences conserved among known shellfish mitochondrial 16S rRNA and 12S rRNA genes, followed by sequencing to determine a non-coding region therein. In such non-coding region, a nucleotide base substitution locus is located, whereby a particular lineage of the scallop is determined. Based on those steps, a Japanese scallop, Patinopecten yessoensis, is analyzed as to the nucleotide base sequence and lineage thereof.
Patent GB-2360599-A (GB)
Title: Method of, and apparatus for, developing exposed photoresist
Inventor: MUTOH AKIRA
IPC: G03F7/30
Filed: 2001-02-01
Abstract: With a silicon wafer held horizontally such that a surface thereof coated with a photoresist faces upwardly, the surface of the silicon wafer is supplied with a cleaning liquid (308) to form a puddle thereon before a developing liquid is supplied. After the puddle of the cleaning liquid is formed, the silicon wafer starts to be rotated and the developing liquid starts to be supplied to the surface of the silicon wafer. The developing liquid (307) is supplied to the surface of the silicon wafer with the puddle of the cleaning liquid being formed thereon. Alternatively, developing liquid is supplied to the surface of the silicon wafer which is being supplied with cleaning liquid while the silicon wafer is being rotated.
Patent GB-2372428-A (GB)
Title: Skewer holder
Inventor: FINNIGAN RONALD
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2001-02-21
Abstract: A skewer holder adjustably mounted above the grill of a barbecue comprises a horizontal tubular bar (1) with apertures that allow connection along u-shaped vertical bars (3) and apertures (2) to allow horizontal presentation of skewers. The holder may be secured along the hanger bars using a tightener screw (4).
Patent GB-2356782-A (GB)
Title: Using round trip propagation times to locate a mobile station
Inventor: GILHOUSEN KLEIN S
IPC: H04W52/00
Filed: 1997-06-06
Abstract: In a cellular communications system, a mobile is in communication with a first base station via a radio channel. The mobile may be located by measuring signal propagation delays between itself and the first base station, and between itself and a second and third surrounding base station. If, whilst the first base station is transmitting, the mobile is unable to perform the necessary measurements with the second and third base stations, the first base station will temporarily cease transmitting on the radio channel to enable the mobile to measure the propagation time of a signals between itself and the second and third base stations. Particularly suited to CDMA communications systems in which transmission powers are normally kept to a minimum.
Patent GB-2357628-A (GB)
Title: Gold catalyst for fuel cell
Inventor: GRIGOROVA BOJIDARA
IPC: H01M8/06
Filed: 1999-09-02
Abstract: A fuel cell comprises two electrodes separated by an electrolyte for conversion of a fuel and an oxidant to a reaction product. The electrode or electrodes include a catalyst comprising an oxide support preferably being a mixture of zirconium oxide and cerium oxide, having gold captured thereon in catalytically effective form. The fuel is methanol or methane.
Patent GB-2365870-A (GB)
Title: Polynucleotides and polypeptides of the G-protein coupled receptor AXOR83
Inventor: AGARWAL PANKAJ
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: AXOR83 polypeptides and polynucleotides and methods for producing such polypeptides by recombinant techniques are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for utilizing AXOR83 polypeptides and polynucleotides in diagnostic assays.
Patent GB-2365374-A (GB)
Title: Tool holder for a drilling and/or striking tool
Inventor: BUCK MANFRED
IPC: B25D17/08
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: The invention proceeds from a tool holder for a drilling and/or striking tool machine, having a basic body (10, 12), which has a location opening (14) for inserting a tool shank (16), having at least one locking element (18), which for locking the tool shank (16) engages with an inner end (20) radially through a hole (22) in the basic body (10, 12) into the location opening (14) and is adjustable by means of an actuating element (24, 26) out of a locking position into an unlocking position and vice versa, and having a clamping apparatus (28, 30), which comprises at least one actuable clamping element (32, 34) and at least one supporting element (36), to which elements connecting means (38, 40, 42, 44) are applied for bracing and fixing the locking element (18). It is proposed that the clamping element (32, 34) is designed as a separate component to the actuating element (24, 26).
Patent GB-2377347-A (GB)
Title: Receiver capable of receiving spread spectrum signals at two or more different chip rates
Inventor: JONES ALAN EDWARD
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-07-02
Abstract: If the chip rate of a received spread spectrum signal is n times the minimum possible chip rate then each data field (e.g. X, Fig. 4) of the received signal is divided into n data blocks (e.g. #1, #2, Fig. 4). As a consequence of a non-ideal channel impulse response, the time span of useful data at the receiver is slightly greater than at the transmitter, and therefore adjacent data blocks overlap slightly (i.e. share a few samples). In the receiver data preprocessing unit 14, data blocks are extended in size by duplicating the shared samples to ensure that each data block has its own copy of the shared samples, so that there is no loss of data. The data blocks are then input to the detector 18. On output form the detector the data blocks are cut down to standard size by discarding samples in the post processing unit 21 before applying the data blocks to a matched filter 23.
Patent GB-2380725-A (GB)
Title: Colour-coded label for wooden items
Inventor: KENNEDY JAMES PARKER
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A colour-coded label for a wooden item 9 comprises a coloured cap-like member 3 of plastics material which contains a plug member 7 of wood or wood compound, a surface of the plug member being exposed so that it can be fixed by adhesive to the bottom of a recess in the item 9. Cuts in the sidewall of the cap 3 allow it to flex as shown at 6 so that its in-turned lip can engage under a shoulder adjacent to the bottom of the plug member 7. The coloured cap may also bear a logo, name or other text. The wooden item 9 may be a cutting board or chopping block used in food preparation, or a pallet.
Patent GB-2371691-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for and method of interfacing between integrated circuits having differing voltage tolerances
Inventor: MONTIERTH MARK D
IPC: G06F3/00
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) apparatus and method utilises a first IC (111) having a plurality of voltage-tolerant interconnects (115) and a bus interface (113) that is arranged and constructed to receive data that controls the plurality of voltage-tolerant interconnects (115) and a second IC (111) that has a plurality of logic circuits (103 and 105) arranged and constructed to provide the data via a bus (109) to the first IC (111), and the second IC (111) has less voltage tolerance than the first IC (111). A third IC device having less voltage tolerance than the first IC (111) device may replace the second IC (111) and provide at least one different feature than is provided by the combination of the first IC (111) and the second IC (101).
Patent GB-2381304-A (GB)
Title: Light for illuminating a keyhole
Inventor: HAINES LUKE
IPC: E05B47/00
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A light for illuminating a keyhole has a back plate 1 for attaching to a door, above the keyhole. A front casing 13 is securely fixed to the back plate by a push-fit arrangement, such that the casing is water resistant and prevents water from entering the interior of the casing. The casing 13 holds a printed circuit board 7 that supports a battery 5, a timer 9 and two bulbs 6. The light is switched on by pressing a button 12 located on the front of the main case 13. The timer allows the light to stay illuminated for one minute, before automatically switching the light off. The case 13 may be made from plastic, aluminium, or a combination of these two materials.
Patent GB-2382559-A (GB)
Title: Postal processing system
Inventor: CATHERWOOD PETER JOHN ALISTAIR
IPC: B07C3/06
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A postal processing system comprises a transport system with a guide and a plurality of carriages mounted to the guide. Each postal item being mounted to a carriage. Also disclosed is a system as already described, further comprising one or more switching points between plural transport paths. Also disclosed is a system as already described, further comprising detents retaining carriages on the guide and identification data, indicia such as barcodes. Further disclosed is a method of postal item arranging, comprising carrying postal items transversely to their plane along a constrained guide path. Further disclosed is a postal item sorting and sequencing mechanism utilising uniquely identifiable clips and connective structure directly between postal items and rails.
Patent GB-2383932-A (GB)
Title: Fishing Hook
Inventor: HAYS RODERICK SIMON
IPC: A01K83/00
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A fishing hook comprising a sharp point 4 at the end of the hook, and a separate barb member 5 mountable on the hook adjacent the sharp point. The barb may be fastened to or mounted on the hook. The barb may be attached to the hook by a snap-fit connection, or by an annular part 6 of the barb which engages around a groove 8 in the hook. The hook and barb may have complimentary keying elements, to predetermine the rotational position of the barb on the hook. Preferably, the barb is made of resilient material such as plastics, and may be biodegradable. In an alternative hook the point and barb are provided by a unitary moulded plastics member fixed to the a metal hook member.
Patent GB-2369517-A (GB)
Title: Zerotree encoding of wavelet data
Inventor: ACHARYA TINKU
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: A computer system (100) includes a memory (118) and a processor (112). The memory (118) stores a program (119) to cause the processor (112) to provide wavelet coefficients that include an image. The processor (112) represents each wavelet coefficient as a collection of ordered bits, and the processor (112) codes the bits of each order to indicate zerotree roots that are associated with the order. Thus, unlike conventional zerotree coding thresholds are not computed in subordinate pass to identify insignificant values, but bits are classified; if bit equals to "1" it is a Positive node (P), if bit equals to "-1" it is a Negative node (N), a zerotree root is coded as R and an Isolated zero is notes IZ.
Patent GB-2386583-A (GB)
Title: Voice book device
Inventor: KIM KYOUNG-HO
IPC: G10L21/10
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: The voice book device includes voice book 200 and a book support 100. The voice book contains various pieces of information. The book support includes a printed circuit board and a housing. The printed circuit board has a storage unit, an optical sensor unit, a decoder unit, a voice output unit, and a control unit. The housing includes the printed circuit board. Each page of the voice book consists of a transparent part 210S1, etc, and a contents part 240S1, etc. An optical reflector BP1, etc, is formed on the transparent part and one or more optical sensors PS1, etc, are disposed in the book support 100, and the optical reflectors and the optical sensors are arranged in a one-to-one mapping relationship so that the pages of the voice book are automatically recognized by cooperation operation between the optical reflectors and the optical sensors. Protusions 136, 138 which engage insertion holes 220S1, etc, and 222S1, etc, and stepped portions 132 and 134 prevent errors in positioning.
Patent GB-2379940-A (GB)
Title: Bleaching activator granules
Inventor: IMAIZUMI YOSHINOBU
IPC: C11D3/39
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: Bleaching activator granules comprise (A) an organic peracid precursor represented by the following general formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=18 WI=67 LX=511 LY=738 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R is a linear alkyl group having 7 to 15 carbon atoms, and X is a group represented by -SO<SB>3</SB>M or -COOM, wherein M is hydrogen atom or an alkali metal atom; and (B) a magnesium salt; and a bleaching agent composition comprises the bleaching activator granules and a peroxide. The bleaching activator granules can be suitably used for all sorts of detergent system in which calcium ions coexist.
Patent GB-2391203-A (GB)
Title: Pedal lever assembly for a motor vehicle
Inventor: JEMMESON HOWARD MALCOLM
IPC: B60R21/09
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A brake pedal is constructed as two separate pieces, a primary lever 7 and a secondary lever 8 pivotally connected by a pivot rod 9 to a deformable part 4 of the body structure of the motor vehicle. The primary lever 7 is constructed as a 'U' section and envelops the secondary lever 8. Both of the levers 7, 8 are attached together by a pivot 13, positioned below a brake booster pushrod 12 and are clamped together by a latching means or catcher 10. During a crash there is an interaction of the top of the catcher 10 and another part of the vehicle structure. Cross-car beam 14, is deformed at a different rate to the part 4 to which the two levers 7,8 are attached. If the crash is sufficiently severe to cause the beam 14 to contact the catcher 10 then it causes the catcher 10 to pivot around the pivot rod 9 allowing the primary lever 7 to be released from the catcher 10. As the pivot 13 of the primary and secondary levers 7, 8 is lower than that of the booster pushrod 12, the primary lever 7 will rotate away from the lower leg of an operator thereby reducing potential injury to the operator. In a second embodiment (figs 6 and 7) a single lever (7) is provided which is connected to a push rod (99) this lever acts as a normal top mounted brake lever allowing an input force from a vehicle operator to activate the brakes of the vehicle. In the event of a frontal or offset collision when the bulkhead (4) is pushed back, the pedal box (5) is moved towards the operator; this allows hands (118) to move into contact with the cross beam (14). The U shaped hanger (10) is then rotated from its normal position to a second position allowing the lever to become uncoupled from the pivot rod (99) and to rotate about pin (12) This moves the pedal pad (17) away from the operator again reducing potential injury to the lower leg of the operator.
Patent GB-2391880-A (GB)
Title: Apparatuses and methods for deploying logging tools and signalling in boreholes
Inventor: SPENCER MICHAEL CHARLES
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: In the field of tools for use in boreholes, an apparatus (10) which includes a pump (11) for circulating fluid under pressure in a wellbore (12). A control device (13) controls the speed of the pump (11). A conduit (17) interconnects the pump and the wellbore (12). Within the wellbore a downhole transducer (21) that is capable of detecting changes in the pressure of fluid at a downhole location and generating signals indicative thereof. A processor (23) generates actuator commands in dependence on the generated signals. One or more actuators (24) is operable to activate at least part of a downhole tool in dependence on a said actuator command. A modulating valve (26) is capable of modulating the pressure of fluid in the conduit. A remote transducer (27) that may be eg. at a surface location, is capable of detecting pressure of fluid in the conduit at a location remote from the downhole transducer (21). The control device causes the pump to generate one or more digital acoustic signals in the fluid, the wave forms of which are detectable by the downhole transducer (21). The modulating valve (26) is capable of generating digital or analogue wave forms in the fluid. In operation the control device sends control signals via the fluid that are detected by the downhole transducer (21). Consequently the processor (23) causes actuation of one or more tools. Following correct actuation the modulating valve (26) generates signals in the form of pressure changes in the fluid. The remote transducer (17) detects and displays such signals, to indicate at a surface location whether deployment of the tool has occurred successfully.
Patent GB-2381272-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis and treatment of atherosclerosis
Inventor: PETYAEV IVAN
IPC: A61K31/409
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to the identification of lipid oxidising antibodies as a key pathogenic factor in atherosclerotic disorders. The presence of such antibodies is a important marker for the diagnosis and prognosis of such disorders and methods and means for the assessment of athersclerotic conditions are provided herein.
Patent GB-2379313-A (GB)
Title: Coin escrow mechanism
Inventor: FAES STEVEN M
IPC: G07F5/24
Filed: 2001-02-27
Abstract: A coin escrow apparatus for use with a pay telephone includes a frame defining accept and reject coin paths, and including a toggle mechanism for the temporary storage of coins independent of coin size and thickness, a coin accept gate mechanism, a coin release gate mechanism that allows coins to be either refunded or cashed out, a cash and/or refund gate mechanism, a coin reject path, a foreign object return path, and a coin deposit path. The toggle mechanism includes pairs of toggles that pivot to selectively block the coin accept path.
Patent GB-2394633-A (GB)
Title: Using a secondary computer monitor to display GUI palettes
Inventor: GOLDMAN MARTIN LEWIS
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2002-09-14
Abstract: A secondary computer monitor screen (Screen B) used in tandem with a primary computer monitor screen (Screen A), to enable 'drag and drop' separation of the 'graphical user interface' palettes that provide access to tools and facilities used in various software programs. Screen B is either a separate unit or integrated within monitor casework alongside Screen A. The separate Screen B may be mounted to an edge of the primary monitor or used as a free standing or suspended unit. Screen B allows an unobstructed view of the work on Screen A, thus enhancing software operation and productivity.
Patent GB-2395785-A (GB)
Title: Automatic thermal desorption device
Inventor: COLE ALUN
IPC: G01N30/12
Filed: 2002-11-30
Abstract: An analytical device typically used in the automatic thermal desorption of a plurality of samples held in sampling tubes has means for ```releasing a sample from a sampling tube; ```analysing a first portion of the released sample; ```collecting a second portion of the released sample; ```re-releasing the collected said second portion of the sample; and ```analysing the re-released portion of the sample.
Patent GB-2395950-A (GB)
Title: A method for extracting, purifying and preserving genetic material
Inventor: YU CHEUNG HOI
IPC: C12N15/10
Filed: 2002-12-06
Abstract: A process for extracting, purifying and preserving the genetic material from cellular material to allow its use in decorative items and objets d'art. There is also disclosed various forms of storing and displaying the decorative items, and also to the decorative items themselves which include the extracted genetic material. As an example, there is disclosed methods for extracting samples of human or animal DNA that may be incorporated into items of jewelry as gifts.
Patent GB-2398040-A (GB)
Title: Clamping apparatus for adjustable steering column for a vehicle
Inventor: ALI MOHAMMED
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2003-02-04
Abstract: A clamping apparatus for an adjustable steering column for a vehicle includes at least two, relatively slidable, metal plates (1,2) that can be clamped relatively to one another, the two plates having relatively slidable, clamping surfaces that contact one another in a clamped condition of the apparatus. At least one of the plates has a region that has been treated with a hydrogen-enriching chemical compound, which reacts chemically with the metal to produce a chemically active surface for reaction with metal of the clamping surface of the other plate to produce a friction-enhancing interface between the two plates in the event of the high load which occurs between the plates in the event of vehicle crash.
Patent GB-2387212-A (GB)
Title: Shell assemblies for encircling tubular members
Inventor: VU DAN
IPC: F16B2/06
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A shell assembly 1 for securing to a tubular member 50 comprises a first part 2 for locating on the tubular member, and second and third parts 4, 6 respectively hinged at 8 and 10 to opposite sides of the first part. The parts 4 and 6 each have engaging means 40 or 42 complementary to that of the other part. Remotely operable means 20 is used to move the parts 4 and 6 and about hinges 8 and 10 to respective positions whereat the engaging means 40 and 42 interengage so that the parts 4 and 6 are secured together. The shell assembly may be employed in subsea operations to support a damaged region of a pipeline or to enable a branch or tee to be secured to a pipeline.
Patent GB-2388354-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle console with drinks holders and electrical sockets
Inventor: TSE SAU LING
IPC: B60N3/10
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A console 1 has adjustable pivoting arms 14 forming a pair of drink holders 11 each having an adjustable arm that pivots to vary the size of drink holder. The arms can preferably be locked into position 19. A ledge 13 is positioned below the pivoting arms to support drinks held therein. The body of the console preferably contains several storage sub-compartments 8, which may be configured to retain specific items such as CD's, cassettes, sun glasses, telephones, flashlights, change, and etc. The console is also preferably provided with several electrical sockets 26, a power cord 27, 28 configured to plug into a power source such as the 12 volt DC cigarette lighter socket present in most automobiles, and a circuit to operatively connect the console sockets to the power source. The circuit may be provided with a power inverter so that at least one of the sockets can provide alternating current.
Patent GB-2397520-A (GB)
Title: Sink mat
Inventor: MANSFIELD ERIC
IPC: A47J47/20
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A collision prevention platform 10 or shatter prevention apparatus comprises a catchment region or catchment surface 12 and support means in the form of a plurality of support legs 14. In use, the collision prevention platform 10 is placed in a sink 20 in order to prevent glassware from being broken if inadvertently or otherwise dropped into the sink 20. If an item of glassware is dropped, then the item falls on to the catchment surface which flexes and/or the supports legs 14 flex in order to cushion the item and reduce the impact of the glassware to prevent or inhibit the item of glassware from breaking.
Patent GB-2400584-A (GB)
Title: Cartographers syringe quill pen
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: B43K5/02
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: A pen with a syringe to draw ink up into an ink reservoir by immersing the nib into the ink to refill the pen. Preferably the nib is hollow like a needle: pen may be easily refilled. The cartographers pen may have a quill nib. A cigar shaped tubular cover may be provided.