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Patent GB-2354793-A (GB)
Title: Access platform
Inventor: BAGLIN NEIL ERNEST
IPC: E04G1/38
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: An access platform assembly (1) capable of being assembled, dismantled and positioned into a required working position by a single operator. The assembly includes as separate storable components an access platform unit (2), two linearly adjustable support leg assemblies (3A, 3B) each including bracing means (44A, 44B, 45) for maintaining the leg assemblies in side by side relationship when supporting the access platform unit, a stay arrangement (4A, 4B) for each support leg assembly and a safety frame (5, 6) with an entrance gate (7) for the platform unit when in use. The access platform unit includes wheels (19) or rollers to facilitate positioning of the assembly. The components of the access platform assembly can be adapted for coupling together by pins and associated retaining means.
Patent GB-2352547-A (GB)
Title: Controlling access to a secure server from a remote computer
Inventor: KARAEV ISAAK
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 1997-05-29
Abstract: Controlling access to a secure server from a remote computer including the steps of transmitting a verification signature and state information containing an authorisation variable to the remote computer. The verification signature and state information are subsequently included in requests for information sent from the remote computer to the secure server. The secure server extracts the authorisation variable from the received state information and either processes the request if the authorisation variable matches the value stored at the server, or transmits a new authorisation variable to the remote server if the received authorisation variable was empty.
Patent GB-2357725-A (GB)
Title: Silicone cosmesis
Inventor: BOUCHIER-BLEASE BERNADINE M
IPC: B29C45/14
Filed: 2000-11-10
Abstract: There is disclosed a cosmetic cover for a limb prosthesis is in the form of a continuous flexible translucent silicone shell injection moulded in a material which is sufficiently elastic that the shell may be rolled onto a prosthetic limb body of any size within a range of sizes to form a close-fitting anatomically shaped skin. The silicone material is pigmented and, at least over part of the shell corresponding to a joint (e.g. the knee joint), has a Shore hardness of between 60 Shore 00 and 20 Shore A. The thickness of the material is generally in the region of 1.25mm to 2mm. Plural layers of different colours are possible, as is the addition of a patterned fabric layer beneath a main silicone layer to give a more lifelike appearance. An annular cavity, shaped to have at least a hollow foot portion and a hollow skin portion, is formed between an inner core 22 and outer mould sections 20A, 20P and 20F. The material is injected into the cavity and cured and the mould opened to remove the cover.
Patent GB-2370243-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic application of powder material to solid dosage form in an electric field
Inventor: FEATHER DAVID HOOVER
IPC: A61J3/08
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: A method of electrostatically applying a powder material to a solid dosage form comprises the following steps:<BR> ```applying a bias voltage to generate an electric field between a source (1) of the powder material and the solid dosage form (5);<BR> ```applying an electrostatically charged powder material to the solid dosage form (5), the powder material being driven onto the solid dosage form (5) by the interaction of the electric field with the charged powder material,and the presence of the charged powder material on the solid dosage form serving to build up an electric charge on the solid dosage form (5) and thereby reduce the electric field generated by the bias voltage between the source (1) of powder material and the solid dosage form (5), and<BR> ```continuing the application of the electrostatically charged powder material to the solid dosage form (5) until the electric field between the source (1) of powder material and the solid dosage form is so small that the driving of the powder material by the electric field onto the solid dosage form (5) is substantially terminated. The solid dosage form (5) may be a pharmaceutical tablet.
Patent GB-2358209-A (GB)
Title: Overcast structure for ventilation of intersecting mines
Inventor: KENNEDY WILLIAM R
IPC: E21F1/14
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: An overcast structure (19) for maintaining separate air flows between two intersecting mine passages (1,3) has a pair of parallel side walls (21) of such a height as to wall off portions of mouths (1a, 1b) of a first passage (1), and a deck (23) spanning and connected to the top of the side walls (21). The walls (21) are spaced apart a distance corresponding to the width of the second airway (3). Each of the walls (21) are made of elongate, vertically extending panels (25 Fig 4) in a side-by-side relation. The panels (25 Fig 4) have an elongate lower member (29) and an elongate upper member (27). The lower member (29) has a telescopic sliding fit in the upper member (27). The panels (25 Fig 4) are held together by their upper panel members (27) being fastened to a shelf or header (39) which may have the support of gussets (41 Fig 6), the lower panel members (29) are then pulled down to the floor and a bar (43) with wire ties (45 Fig 5) is applied at an elevation above the lower ends of the upper member (27) and below the upper ends of the lower members (29). The decking (23) is connected to the header (39).
Patent GB-2368822-A (GB)
Title: Impact beam for car door
Inventor: LEE DAE GIL
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: An impact beam 10 for a car door comprises a longitudinal beam stepped at two positions to allow its central portion to be thicker than the two ends in order to improve its bending strength and impact energy absorption capacity. The beam may comprise of a single piece of composite material such as fibre reinforced epoxy or polyester resin, or the beam may comprise of a first hollow beam around which at a central location is secured a further shorter reinforcing beam (see figures 6a and 6b). The reinforcing beam (42) may be secured in place by means of two reinforcing caps (43). A beam bracketing structure may also be provided, which comprises of two brackets 20,21 to which is mounted the beam by means of bolts or rivets 32 and clamps 31. The beam may also have a shock absorbing foam layer on its internal surface.
Patent GB-2360407-A (GB)
Title: A TV receiver/computer unit with hyperlinks associated with a channel selection interface
Inventor: CHAI SEUNG-YUP
IPC: H04N21/485
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A graphical user interface for an entertainment system assists a viewer while navigating channels. The user interface is a channel bar which is displayed together with the currently selected channel. The channel bar has a plurality of linearly arranged channel-related icons for navigating the channels. Hyperlinks to target resourses are also provided.
Patent GB-2364515-A (GB)
Title: A method of serving drinks at a bar involving taking a picture of the bar surroundings/customer and printing the picture onto a glass containing a beverage
Inventor: ANDERSON IAIN WALLACE
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A method of serving drinks at a counter 6 of a drinks bar comprises providing a camera 2 (e.g. a digital camera) connected to a printer 3 (e.g. ink jet printer) at or adjacent a nozzle 5 which delivers draught beverages into a glass 4. The camera takes a picture of the ambient surroundings and/or a person in or adjacent to the bar, and then the printer prints the picture at 7 on the glass at the time or shortly before the drink is served in the glass. The printer may be in a cabinet 1 or enclosure within which the nozzle may also be disposed.
Patent GB-2366803-A (GB)
Title: Sulphur removal from a hydrocarbon stream
Inventor: JONES SALLY ANNE
IPC: C10G27/12
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: Sulphur compounds from a liquid hydrocarbon stream, e.g. a FCC gasoline stream, are converted to higher boiling point sulphur compounds by contact with hydrogen peroxide and a catalyst, effective to catalyse the reaction of hydrogen peroxide with sulphur compounds. A higher boiling point fraction containing said higher boiling point sulphur compounds is subsequently separated from the hydrocarbon stream. Before separation of the higher boiling fraction, residual hydrogen peroxide is preferably decomposed catalytically using e.g. a nickel catalyst.
Patent GB-2361984-A (GB)
Title: Dribble flow valve
Inventor: AUSTIN CARY M
IPC: F16K17/20
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: A water system uses a pressure reservoir (24) of extremely small size. A valve device (20) is placed between a water pump (10) and the pressure reservoir (24). The valve device (20) has a constant outlet pressure function to limit the flow from the pump (10) at high pressures. The pump (10) is turned on and off responsive to a pressure on/off switch (22) located down stream of the valve device (20). The valve device (20) maintains the pressure to the reservoir (24) below the off switch pressure except for a dribble flow. The dribble flow fills the reservoir (24) when there is little or no water usage from the reservoir (24). The dribble flow is achieved by a notch or groove (65) in the valve surfaces (42) of the valve device (20). Each time the valve (20) opens any debris in the notch or groove (65) is washed from the notch or groove (65) thereby keeping the notch or groove (65) free of debris.
Patent GB-2367838-A (GB)
Title: Temporary building system
Inventor: CLARK DAVID FRANCIS
IPC: E04B1/58
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: A shelter system comprising tubular poles 1 of five-sided cross-section, connectors 2, and panels 4 is supplied in a kit of parts. The poles and connectors form a rigid framework defining a series of spaces 14, 15 and 16, panels 4 are fixed to the poles 1 via channel-shaped location members, filling the spaces 14, 15, and 16. The kit may pack into one pack corresponding to the shape of a panel, which may be a suitable size and shape for loading on a pallet.
Patent GB-2364597-A (GB)
Title: Discharge lamp having a diaphragm serving as an auxiliary anode
Inventor: SMOLKA ERNST
IPC: H01J61/10
Filed: 1997-06-26
Abstract: A gas discharge lamp comprises a quartz glass or high-silicate glass bulb (101) filled with deuterium, hydrogen, mercury, metal halide or a noble gas. A housing (102) is arranged within the bulb and comprises an anode (103) and a cathode (104), and at least one diaphragm (109) of high-melting material, positioned between the electrodes and having a diaphragm aperture (113) for constricting the arc discharge produced between the electrodes. The cathode (104) is located off the axis of a beam path starting from the diaphragm. The diaphragm is in the form of a diaphragm element of tungsten, molybdenum or a metal-coated high-melting ceramic material and has a thickness in the range from 1 to 50 mm along the axis of the optical beam path. The diaphragm serves as a controllable auxiliary anode. The diaphragm aperture is preferably in the range 0.1 to 2 mm in diameter.
Patent GB-2365627-A (GB)
Title: Isolating circuit breaker and circuit protection arrangement
Inventor: MURRAY DAVID RUSSELL
IPC: H01H33/42
Filed: 2001-04-03
Abstract: An isolating circuit breaker (40) for pole mounting (12) in relation to a electrical distribution line, said isolating circuit breaker including: an isolating switch (50) with a pivoting link (52), said isolating switch having respective terminals (45, 44) for electrical coupling to load and supply conductors (54, 53) of the electrical distribution line; a circuit interrupter (55) disposed in series with the isolating switch (50), intermediate said load and supply conductors and preferably incorporated in the pivoting link of the isolating switch; an actuator (58) arranged for selectively opening and closing the circuit interrupter (55); an electronic controller (61) controlling operation of the isolating circuit breaker in response to electrical conditions in the distribution line; and said isolating switch, circuit interrupter, actuator and electronic controller arranged together on a mounting structure (41,42,43) adapted for pole mounting. A circuit protection arrangement comprising a plurality of isolating circuit breakers and an associated protection method are also described.
Patent GB-2370078-A (GB)
Title: Method for operating a transmission device
Inventor: BERGER REINHARD
IPC: F16H61/32
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling a transmission device, a transmission device and the utilization of said device.
Patent GB-2383444-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a potentially malicious executable file
Inventor: VELLA DAVID
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A system and method for detecting a potentially malicious executable file is described. An executable file, for example attached to an electronic mail message or downloaded to a computer system, is trapped and disassembled to provide an analysable file. The analysable file is analysed to determine whether any program call is made by the executable file and whether any detected program call is potentially malicious by comparing the program call with a list of known potentially malicious program calls. If the program call is potentially malicious, the executable file is quarantined or deleted.
Patent GB-2388865-A (GB)
Title: Egg-crate sun-screen louvres
Inventor: SUNTER NIGEL JOHN
IPC: E04F10/08
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A sun-screen for use on a sloping glazed roof <B>2</B> comprises a first set of louvres <B>6</B> extending horizontally and a second set of louvres <B>7</B> extending along the pitch of the roof <B>2</B>. The two sets of louvres <B>6</B>, <B>7</B> are slotted together to form a grid. The louvres are positioned and angled to exclude direct sunlight from whilst admitting light from the sky above to the space below. The louvres may be painted white to reflect sunlight into the space below or painted black to minimise the amount of sunlight reaching the space below. The louvres may extend beyond eaves of the roof to provide overhang sun-screening.
Patent GB-2380805-A (GB)
Title: Optical delay lines
Inventor: PESCOD CHRISTOPHER RALPH
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A method of applying a Doppler shift to an optical signal as it passes through an optical delay line comprises the step of progressively altering a property of the optical delay line during passage of the optical signal therethrough such that the time taken for the optical signal to pass therethrough is progressively lengthened or progressively shortened for successive portions of the optical signal. The optical delay line may comprise a stretchable optical fibre wound around a piezoelectric transducer 20 to which a sawtooth signal is applied to stretch and relax the fibre.
Patent GB-2377238-A (GB)
Title: Method for breaking borate cross-linked fracturing fluid using polyols
Inventor: CREWS JAMES B
IPC: C09K8/502
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A method for breaking an aqueous borate cross-linked fluid which comprises adding at least one polyol to an aqueous fluid gelled with at least one borate cross-linked polymer in an amount effective to reduce the pH of the fluid and remove a portion of borate ion from the cross-linked polymer, adding at least one enzyme to the fluid whose activity increases as the pH reduces. The polyols may include monosaccharides, oligosaccharides and their derivatives. The enzyme may include hemi-cellulases, cellulases, pectinases and alpha-amylases.
Patent GB-2381844-A (GB)
Title: A framework of a V-shaped rubber belt and material thereof
Inventor: ZHANG XUESHEN
IPC: F16G5/04
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: The invention discloses a framework of a V-shaped rubber belt and material thereof, wherein the framework has a flake structure and is made of polyester, nylon, or steel stripe and so on. It's characterized in that said flake structure increases its traverse-rigidity of stripe and transmission power. Due to the flake structure, the sheering force between two adjacent flakes is avoided, which improve service life of the stripe. Since adopting the flake structure, the process of manufacture of the belt is simplified and the cost is reduced. Because of the smaller tensibility of the flake structure, it is avoided that the V-shaped belt is adjusted frequently at the interval of using.
Patent GB-2393968-A (GB)
Title: Carpet cleaning composition
Inventor: DE DOMINICIS MATTIA
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A water-soluble product comprises a water-soluble polymer encasing a liquid carpet cleaning composition. The container is placed directly in the reservoir of a carpet cleaning machine. The composition may include sodium iminosuccinate, sodium polyaspartate, NaEDTA, citric acid, alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, an alkylethoxylate, propylene glycol, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone, perfume, amorphous silica, an acrylic copolymer, a silicone anti-foaming agent, PEG and 1-propoxy-2-propanol. The composition may have a water content of up to 50% weight. The water-soluble polymer may be polyvinyl alcohol.
Patent GB-2378428-A (GB)
Title: An electronic engine speed control system
Inventor: CALAMARI MICHAEL A
IPC: F02D29/04
Filed: 2000-08-25
Abstract: An electronic engine speed control system 10 for a work machine utilises a hydrostatic transmission 75 to drive and control the ground speed of a plurality of wheels 30 independent from an engine 35. The electronic engine speed control system 10 comprises a hydraulic pump 85 connected with the engine 35, a motor 80, a pressure signal line 90 connected between the pump 85 and the motor 80 for transferring hydraulic fluid at various flows therebetween so that the motor 80 drives the plurality of wheels at 30 various speeds responsive to the flow of the hydraulic fluid. A valve 110 is disposed within the signal line 90 which movable from a closed position to a plurality of open positions for selectively neutralizing the hydraulic fluid flow to control the ground speed of the work machine independent from the engine speed. The electronic engine speed control system 10 operatively associated with and located remotely from the hydrostatic transmission 75 for setting and maintaining the engine 35 at any desired speed during neutralization of the hydrostatic transmission 75.
Patent GB-2395808-A (GB)
Title: Information retrieval
Inventor: THORPE JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: An information retrieval apparatus for searching a set of information items. The apparatus comprises a mapping processor, a graphical user interface, a user control and a search processor. The mapping processor is operable to generate data representative of a map of information items from a set of information items. The map provides the information items with respect to positions in an array in accordance with a mutual similarity of the information items, similar information items mapping to similar positions in the array. The graphical user interface displays a representation of at least some of the information items, and the user control is provided for selecting an information item. The search processor is operable to perform a related search with respect to the user selected information item by identifying information items which correspond to neighbouring position in the array with respect to the array position corresponding to the user selected information item. Since the search processor is arranged to identify information items in the search from the array rather than by searching the information items for some characterising information feature, such as a keyword, searching for information items of interest can be effected with a reduced complexity.
Patent GB-2386897-A (GB)
Title: Coated reflector for headlight assembly
Inventor: CRAWLEY RICHARD LEE
IPC: F21V7/22
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A headlight assembly 12 comprises a reflector member 22 and a light source 30, the interior 26 of the reflector member having a first layer 32 of a reflective material and a second layer 34 of an organic carbon compound deposited on the first layer by plasma polymerisation. Typically, the carbon compound is free of electronegative groups, such as oxygen and may be selected from trans-2-butene, butadiene, acetylene, or octadiyne. The first layer is preferably aluminium and/or copper deposited by a sputtering process. A third layer 46 comprising an organic silicon compound, such as hexamethyl disiloxane, may be provided on the second layer. A method of coating an interior surface of a headlight assembly is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2382815-A (GB)
Title: Functional urethane resin flim and laminated film comprising the film
Inventor: KANSAI PAINT CO LIMITED
IPC: C09J7/25
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A functional urethane resin film characterized in that it is substantially nontacky in itself has a tensile elongation at break of 50 to 1000 %, and is formed from an aqueous urethane resin dispersion (A).
Patent GB-2400055-A (GB)
Title: A hollow component with internal damping
Inventor: MOTHERWELL ANDREW
IPC: F01D5/16
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A component, for example a fan blade for a gas turbine engine, comprises panels 2 and 4 which define between them a cavity containing a warren girder structure 6. Internal surfaces of the panels 2 and 4 are provided with a damping material 14, disposed between regions of contact 12 between the warren girder 6 and the panels 2, 4. The damping material damps vibrations of the component, so extending its fatigue life. The dampening material may be magnesia aluminia spinel and the fan blade may be produced by superplastic deformation.
Patent GB-2400288-A (GB)
Title: Generating texture maps for use in computer graphics
Inventor: HONG QI HE
IPC: G06T15/04
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A texture map for texturing the polygon mesh of e.g. a 3D computer model during rendering is generated by defining a respective triangle within the texture map for each triangle in the polygon mesh to create a texture coordinate map, and allocating image data to each defined triangle. To generate the texture coordinate map, the triangles are defined so that the area of each triangle is dependent upon the content of texture data to be stored therein. More particularly, triangles required to store texture data with a large amount of detail have a large area and triangles which are required to store texture data with little detail have a small area. More area is allocated for the storage of detailed texture data, reducing the amount of information lost from the texture data during the creation of a texture map.
Patent GB-2401374-A (GB)
Title: Fuel gel
Inventor: BARRETT ERIC ANTHONY
IPC: C10L7/04
Filed: 2003-05-06
Abstract: A fuel gel composition comprising an alcohol, an oil, and a gelling agent. The fuel gel composition typically has a decreased evaporation rate of the component alcohol(s) than many known alcohol-based gels, and therefore burns slowly, evenly and consistently. The gel comprises an oil which may be edible and/or substantially non-toxic and is, preferably, a plant oil such as a seed, bean, fruit or nut oil. The fuel gel composition may be used in many applications, including: greenhouse heaters, chafing dishes, vineyard heaters, lamps, camping stoves and fireplaces or as a fire lighting fuel for the ignition of solid fuels, for example wood, coal or charcoal.
Patent GB-2394129-A (GB)
Title: Control of parallel connected bridge converters
Inventor: POELLAENEN RIKU
IPC: H02P21/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A method in connection with converter bridges connected in parallel, whereby the converter bridges are directly connected in parallel and the converter bridges are controlled independently on the basis of control variables, the method comprising the steps of controlling the converter bridges to produce an output switching vector on the basis of the control variables, determining the magnitude of a common-mode current component of the converter bridges, and selecting a zero vector to be used during control as a switching vector on the basis of the sign of the common-mode current component to minimise common-mode current of the converter bridges.