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Patent GB-2308474-A (GB)
Title: Interactive system for conducting an incentive awards program
Inventor: WENDKOS BRAD
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1996-12-19
Abstract: A computer implemented system awards promotional incentives. A participant in the awards system calls or connects to an interactive platform 110 for registering and/or redeeming credits preferably described in uniquely identified certificates. In a telephone environment, the interactive platform is connected to a toll free telephone number where a participant's call is handled by a computer controlled voice response unit. In a computer network environment, a computer user connects to the interactive platform over the network 100. The participant receives award credits based on the unique identification of certificates. Award credits for a participant are accumulated in a stored record associated with the participant until redeemed. Award credits can also be acquired as an instant winner based on a random or algorithmic selection of callers to receive such credits. Awards include electronic prizes such as free long distance telephone time, electronic cash and/or service credits. Connection to the interactive platform may occur during execution of an application program such as an electronic game or electronic shopping.
Patent GB-2303856-A (GB)
Title: Transgenic plants producing trehalose
Inventor: LONDESBOROUGH JOHN
IPC: A23L21/10
Filed: 1995-06-29
Abstract: The present invention concerns transgenic plants producing trehalose and methods of increasing the trehalose content of plants. According to the invention, the plants of interest are transformed with the coding sequence of a gene for trehalose-6-phosphate synthase fused to a non-constitutive plant promoter, which allows for temporal, topological or stress-induced control over the expression of the gene. The invention can be used for protecting staple crop plants against drought, high salinity or temperature extremes and for improving the storage properties of harvested plants including green food stuffs, picked fruits and ornamental plants.
Patent GB-2321870-A (GB)
Title: Heated moulding apparatus
Inventor: NICHOLSON DAVID
IPC: H02G1/14
Filed: 1997-02-05
Abstract: A heated mould apparatus includes a block (3) of thermally conductive material provided with one or more slots (7) for receiving a mould assembly (9). A heater (11) is provided for heating the block (3) of thermally conductive material to a predetermined temperature. A mould assembly (9) is provided for receiving a material to be moulded, the mould assembly incorporating an inlet (25) for the material to be moulded and a vent (27) and further incorporating first and second separable mould components (13, 15). The mould assembly (9) is adapted to be received in the one or more slots (7) provided in the block (3) of thermally conductive material. The heated mould apparatus can be used, for example, in the repair of cables.
Patent GB-2313555-A (GB)
Title: Jigsaw with dice
Inventor: BRIGGS ALFRED EDWARD
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 1997-03-27
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game comprises a set of playing pieces 2-26 (eg components of a jigsaw) marked with a symbol comprising a pictorial and/or verbal representation (eg part of the whole picture of the jigsaw and a name) and at least one die (28-31, fig 3) whose sides have a pictorial and/or verbal representations corresponding to the respective symbols of the playing pieces. The dice (28-31 fig 3) can be used so that a piece 2-26 of a jigsaw puzzle which associated with the outcome of the dice can be picked up and put into a backing board. Die may also include symbols instructing a player to pick a card from a set of instructional playing cards. A master die (fig 4) can be used to pick up more than one piece.
Patent GB-2313873-A (GB)
Title: Car door window regulator:glass holder
Inventor: SHIBANUSHI YOSHIO
IPC: B60J1/17
Filed: 1997-06-04
Abstract: A car door window glass is secured to a window regulator by a glass-nipping member 30 pivoted by shaft 44 to a mount 14 secured to a window regulator, shaft 44 allowing the glass holder to follow the glass sliding in a curved door.
Patent GB-2312419-A (GB)
Title: Dosing control apparatus
Inventor: KYPRIANIDES PAUL
IPC: D06F33/37
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: A dosing control apparatus (1) comprises machine status monitoring means for monitoring the operating status of the machine in which dosing is to be controlled. Dosing pump control means (5, 7) for controlling operation of at least one dosing pump (10), associated with the machine to be controlled, in accordance with the monitored status of the machine and at least one predetermined parameter is also provided. A wireless remote control (3) controls the monitoring means and the pump control means. The dosing pump control means (5, 7) can be arranged to enable an installing user to choose to control the pump (10) in accordance with at least one parameter selected from the group of fluid conductivity, time, fluid flow rate or fluid speed.
Patent GB-2315916-A (GB)
Title: Signal distribution structure having a lossy insulator
Inventor: BARNETT RON
IPC: H01L23/66
Filed: 1997-06-24
Abstract: A signal distribution structure 32, or polyline, comprises an inner conductor 4 e.g. gold paste, encased by two insulating layers 3, 4, one being formed on a substrate 23. The insulating layers 3, 5 are lossy e.g. an iron-ceramic mix, and attenuate high frequency signals present on the conductor 4. The structure provides isolation between signal paths in high frequency systems (20 Figure 2), such as RF or microwave communication systems. Low frequency signals on the conductor 4 are relatively unattenuated by the structure. Alternatively, a shielded structure (22 Figure 3A) is formed in which the conductive shield (1, 2) isolates the conductor 4 from the high frequency signals in the system (20). The shield may be of gold paste. The structure is printed on a ceramic substrate 23 e.g. alumina.
Patent GB-2329515-A (GB)
Title: Platen for semiconductor workpieces
Inventor: GREEN GORDON ROBERT
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 1997-09-18
Abstract: The platen 10 comprises a ceramic body 11, a workpiece support surface 12 and a base 13. Embedded within the body 11 are an electrostatic chuck electrode 14, an RF electrode 15, a heater 16, a ground plane electrode 17, and a thermo-couple 18. The base is mounted on a stainless steel support 19. This combination provides a platen which can be RF driven, but has a screen to prevent unwanted plasma beneath the platen. The chuck can also be utilized as an electrostatic chuck.
Patent GB-2318842-A (GB)
Title: Kinetic pressure fluid thrust bearing
Inventor: LEE CHANG WOO
IPC: F16C17/10
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: The surface of a thrust bearing 50 has a section in which the clearance between a first kinetic pressure generating groove 50a and a lower end portion of a rotary shaft 30 gradually gets smaller as it extends to the centre of the shaft. Desirably, the surface of the thrust bearing has a circular arc-shaped section. Since the shaft can rotate stably at high speed and stop its rotation smoothly, it is possible to avoid abrasion of the groove 50a, thereby improving rotative stabilization of the shaft.
Patent GB-2320940-A (GB)
Title: Underground container
Inventor: FINZEL LOTHAR
IPC: H02G3/18
Filed: 1997-11-14
Abstract: A box-shaped container (3) suitable for housing electronic subassemblies underground, where the top of the container is open and surrounded by a open frame (2), the walls of the frame starting below the upper rim (5) of the container and projecting above it. The frame walls are spaced away from the container walls, and this prevents the penetration of water and dirt into the container during mounting and repair work. Ribs (4) are provided around the perimeter of the container to facilitate heat dissipation, and cable lead throughs (8) are also provided at the bottom of the container to allow the insertion of cables. A sealing cover may be supported by the upper rim (5), ad a concrete load-bearing cover may be supported on the upper sides of the ribs (7) over the top of the sealing cover.
Patent GB-2320240-A (GB)
Title: Tool box assembly
Inventor: TENGVALL HENRI AXEL
IPC: B25H3/02
Filed: 1997-12-10
Abstract: A tool box assembly comprises a body (20) including an open upper portion and including a peripheral wall (21) having an upper portion, an insert (22) inserted into said body (20) via said open upper portion of said body (20), said insert (22) including at least one depression (24) for receiving a tool (23) and including an upper portion having a peripheral shoulder (25), a frame (30) including a peripheral recess (31) for engaging with said upper portion of said peripheral wall (21), said frame (30) including a peripheral flange (39) extending radially inwards and lying in the path of movement of said peripheral shoulder (25) of said insert (22) for retaining said insert (22) in said body (20), a lid (40) pivotally mounted with respect to said frame (30) and said body (20), and means for latching said lid (40) with respect to said frame and said body.
Patent GB-2323755-A (GB)
Title: An electronic postal system
Inventor: SANSONE RONALD P
IPC: G06Q10/04
Filed: 1997-12-22
Abstract: A mail message including the destination address is coded into electronic form. The message and address are coupled with a set of parameters which define a method of conversion of the electronic form of the message and address to a tangible form. The message and address are transmitted together with the conversion parameters, as a packet, to a routing facility 30 via a digital carrier 26. The routing facility 30 will select an optimal transmission path whereby the packet will be transmitted to the terminal node for conversion and printing. The selection of an optimal path is made by analyzing a set of weighted factors pertaining to a set of possible pathways. The combination of weighted scores will be used to determine which path has the highest weighted score. The path with the highest weighted score will be selected, and the transmission will be initiated by the routing facility along that path. The terminal node 35 comprises receiving means for receiving the packet and printing means for converting the electronic message and address to human readable form by printing the message on a medium and printing the destination address on an envelope, from these a finished mailpiece is formed and placed into a local mail stream for delivery to the destination address.
Patent GB-2321695-A (GB)
Title: A camouflage means and method
Inventor: SALZEDER RUDOLPH
IPC: F42B5/15
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a camouflage means comprising at least one releasable active substance in at least one container for interrupting the line of sight, the container being deployable in advance and the active material being releasable under remote control when required, also a camouflage method using the camouflage means, wherein the container is brought by a transport vehicle such as a lorry to the desired place and unloaded there.
Patent GB-2335522-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle roll sensor
Inventor: BARGMAN JONAS
IPC: B60R21/232
Filed: 1998-03-17
Abstract: A safety arrangement in a motor vehicle comprises a safety device(38) adapted to protect an occupant of the vehicle in the case of a roll-over accident, and a roll sensor arrangement to provide a signal(33) to trigger activation of the safety device. A sensor(30) senses an angular parameter such as angular speed about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, or the actual angle of roll about the longitudinal axis of the vehicle. A further sensor(31) senses a velocity parameter relating to the vehicle speed, such as the total velocity of the vehicle, or the velocity of the vehicle in a predetermined direction. A processor(35) senses an angular speed in excess of a predetermined threshold, which activates a timing mechanism(36) which is associated with a processor(34) which compares angular velocity with a threshold, and provides a triggering signal if the threshold is exceeded. The threshold is a function of vehicle speed. The angular velocity is also compared with a further threshold in another processor(32), the threshold in this processor being a function of angle of roll. If this processor generates an output signal, the safety device(38) is activated.
Patent GB-2332543-A (GB)
Title: Asynchronous printing of eg internet documents
Inventor: NARAYANASWAMI CHANDRASEKHAR
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 1998-11-02
Abstract: A method and implementing computer system is provided in which a network user may invoke a print selection mode to quickly identify and queue-up web pages for printing in one continuous batch process. The print selection methodology displays a plurality of selections from which a user may select for the requested print operation. In one example, a user is able to select from a listing of only the hyperlinks available on a target page for subsequent print selection. The user is able to quickly identify and save a list of the selected pages and hyperlinked pages, down to a designated hyperlink depth level, for printing with selected print parameters, and then initiate an asynchronous printing process once for all of the selected pages.
Patent GB-2344021-A (GB)
Title: Passive transponder tagging system
Inventor: HULBERT ANTHONY PETER
IPC: G06K7/00
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: An electronic tagging system suitable for tagging persons or articles, comprises a plurality of tags, each for association with a person or an article to be tagged, a base station having a transmitter, for illuminating the tags with r.f. energy, and a receiver tuned to receive r.f. energy re-radiated from the tags, wherein the tags each comprise an antenna, which serves to receive r.f. energy radiated by the transmitter, a rectifier, which produces d.c. power from the received r.f. energy, a pulse generator which is driven by the d.c. power and synchronised with changes in the received r.f. energy to produce a 'direct sequence spread spectrum' (DSSS) signal providing a unique code for each tag and wherein the base station receiver includes a decoder which is responsive to the re-radiated coded DSSS signals from the tags for tag detection and identification purposes.
Patent GB-2336900-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the controlled heating of process fluid using heat pipes
Inventor: NEULANDER JOHN I
IPC: F28D15/02
Filed: 1998-11-25
Abstract: An apparatus 100 for the controlled heating of a process fluid 152 (e.g. crude oil, emulsions, amine, etc) has a heater 102, a process fluid vessel 150 containing the process fluid 152, and a bundle of thermosyphons 106 extending between a burner chamber 112 of the heater 102 and the process fluid 152 inside the vessel 150 for transferring heat from the heater 102 to the process fluid 152. Burners 118 in the burner chamber 112 are controlled to maintain the bulk temperature of the process fluid T BULK  substantially within an operating range defined by preset upper THIGH and lower T LOW  temperature setpoints. The burners 118 can be turned on to maintain an outside metal temperature T EVAP  of the evaporator ends 104 of the thermosyphons 106 above a preset dew point temperature T DEW  to prevent corrosion. The burners 118 can also be shut down if an outside surface temperature T OD  of at least one of the condenser ends 142 of the thermosyphons 106 extending into the vessel 150 exceeds a predetermined setpoint temperature T ALARM .
Patent GB-2345644-A (GB)
Title: Board game simulating ball sports match
Inventor: WELBY GREGORY STEWART
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1999-01-18
Abstract: A board (102), Fig 2 (not shown), is marked to resemble a sports pitch, eg with two goals (104), and is provided with a plurality of alternative and interconnected tracks (108) for passage of a playing piece representing a ball or puck. Each of the opponents in the board game is provided with a set of cards representing a team 8 of players, each individual player card 2 carrying statistical performance data 12 in a series of categories (or numerical hierarchies). Opponents order their respective cards into a desired sequence, and then play off against each other by first nominating a category and then comparing the respective performance indicators on the next card in their pack; instructions 18 to move the playing piece on the board are then taken from the higher scoring of the two cards in the chosen category. The object is to repeat the playing off process through the packs of cards, whilst nominating different categories, aiming to move the playing piece into goal, and recording goals scored. The player squad numbers 14 and team indicators 8 can allow the pack of cards to be used in conventional card games; photographic or pictorial representations of players can be included on the cards. The container for the game can have a transparent lid, with the particular sports pitch markings provided on an underlying substrate, the lid having holes to define positions along the tracks for the playing piece, and to allow the recording of scores.
Patent GB-2334776-A (GB)
Title: Fastening arrangement for vehicle headlamp cover plate
Inventor: GERSTNER HARALD
IPC: F21V5/00
Filed: 1999-02-23
Abstract: In the case of a headlamp for a motor vehicle, a cover plate 1, 1a, 1b is provided on its outer periphery with at least one outwardly protruding profiled shoulder 10, and a sealing profile is shaped as a securing frame 6 which engages positively over the profiled shoulder 10 of the cover plate and is mechanically fixed on the headlamp housing 6 on the vehicle body.
Patent GB-2345915-A (GB)
Title: Extraction of fixed and mineral oils with 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane
Inventor: WILDE PETER FREDERICK
IPC: B01D11/02
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: A process for extracting fixed or mineral oil from a substance, such as ground nuts, cocoa butter, sunflower seeds or mud, comprises contacting the substance in a sealed first vessel 1 with 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (HFC 134a) and elevating the temperature of the vessel 1. The resulting solution is separated from the substance by transferring it to a second vessel 2, preferably through a filter 7, and the oil is released from the solution by cooling at least the second vessel 2. Finally, the oil is separated from the solution, preferably by decantation through valves 14, 13. A co-solvent, which is preferably liquid at room temperature, may be used and is most preferably chosen from lower alkanes, lower alcohols, acetone, dimethyl ether, diethyl ether or liquefied gases, such as butane. The vessel 1 may be heated to a temperature of 40 to 60 {C, preferably by a water or oil bath 6, and the second vessel 2 may be cooled to -10 to 25 {C, preferably by coils 9 which contain a flow of cooling liquid.
Patent GB-2349764-A (GB)
Title: 2-D Moving image database
Inventor: ROWE SIMON MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-03-05
Abstract: Apparatus for creating a two-dimensional (2D) moving image database has a device (16) for receiving 2D moving image data. An input device (8) enables participants shown in the moving image data to be identified and data relating to the direction of gaze of participants in the moving image data to be provided. A processor unit (2) is arranged to generate a database in a memory (3). The database has an image data file having a plurality of image data storage areas each storing a respective different section of the moving image data, a participants data file (Fig. 2b) storing data representing the identified participants, and a quantized viewing parameter file having a plurality of quantized viewing parameter storage areas each associated with a respective different one of the image data storage areas and each storing gaze data for the section of moving image data stored in the corresponding image data storage area.
Patent GB-2336609-A (GB)
Title: Tile
Inventor: GIBSON GARY STUART
IPC: E04F13/12
Filed: 1999-04-12
Abstract: A tile comprising a sheet of metal 10 forming a shallow dish which is filled with a material 12 bonded to the metal. The sheet 10 may be electroplated or coated by a powder coating technique and the tile may also be decorated. The edges 11 may be shaped to contact those of adjacent tiles or, alternatively, clips or other devices may be placed between tiles in order to ensure electrical continuity.
Patent GB-2348986-A (GB)
Title: Updating program components stored on one-time-programmable memory
Inventor: KING LAWRENCE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: A method of reprogramming a memory device incorporating a volatile memory portion RAM and a non-volatile memory OTP portion begins with the step of storing a plurality of program components F1-F6 in respective addresses of the non-volatile memory portion. One, or more, of the program components calls one, or more, other of the program components stored at a further one, or more, of the respective addresses. Next, a replacement program component F4' is stored in a replacement address of the nonvolatile memory portion to replace the one other of the program components stored at the further one F4 of the respective addresses. An initialization component then builds a vector table in the volatile memory portion of the respective addresses, searches the non-volatile memory portion for any replacement program component and, in response to finding one, or more, replacement program component, substitutes the replacement address for the further one of the respective addresses in the vector table, whereby the vector table identifies the respective addresses and the replacement address but not the further one of the respective addresses such that the one of the program components calls the one replacement program component.
Patent GB-2341533-A (GB)
Title: Jewellery and construction thereof
Inventor: WINN CARL GEORGE
IPC: B23K11/30
Filed: 1999-06-07
Abstract: A method with associated apparatus for making hollow jewellery, involves placing two members 11 and 12 in moulded holders 16 and 17, moving the holders so that 11 and 12 are brought together and then applying a current through members and holders to effect welding of the members. The welding is consolidated by further heating of the joined members.
Patent GB-2354315-A (GB)
Title: Heat exchanger core
Inventor: JAMES DENSLEY ALEXANDER
IPC: F28D9/04
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: The heat exchanger core (6) comprises a body of layered sheet elements having flow passages therebetween which can be used to carry counter-flowing air currents. The body is easily manufactured from a single folded sheet (18) which is repeatedly folded in a zigzag manner back on itself to build up the core (6). The body of the core has a generally S shape in plan view. The construction enables long flow paths of a sinuous nature for good heat transfer to be provided in a specified volume.
Patent GB-2356852-A (GB)
Title: Lipstick housing
Inventor: CHUN CHAN LI
IPC: A45D40/06
Filed: 1999-11-30
Abstract: A lipstick housing includes a barrel 14 and a ferrule having a tube 11 rotatably engaged in the barrel 14. The tube 11 has one or more slots formed in the longitudinal direction. A seat is slidably received in the tube 11 for holding a lipstick material and is guided to move along the tube 11 when the tube 11 is rotated relative to the barrel 14. The free end of the barrel 14 includes a peripheral flange extended and curved radially inward and then extended downward for forming a reinforcing end portion and for preventing the barrel 14 from being deformed by a user when the user holds the barrel 14. A cover 17 may have a rib 171 for engaging the flange.