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Patent GB-2359656-A (GB)
Title: Audible message sign
Inventor: MCGROUTHER ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: An apparatus 1 comprises a sign plate 9 and a set of tiles 6, each tile 6 having a text character 13, 14 to allow the display of a particular text message. Plate 9 includes means 4, perhaps a speaker and digital information, for generating a number of audible messages; means (32 to 34, Fig 7) for providing electrical power to the sound generation means 4; operating means (35 and 36, Fig 7) adapted to cause the sound generation means 4 to generate a sequence of audible messages; and means to control which of the audible messages are generated in the sequence. Each tile 6 has connection means adapted to engage with a corresponding connection on the plate 9. Corresponding connection includes detection means, perhaps a switch, adapted to provide electronic data to the control means which corresponds to the text character 13, 14 on tile 6. Text may be letters, numerals, etc., preferably with Braille, each tile having different text. Connection may be provided by pin systems, electronic contacts, male/female connections, and may also be waterproof. Electric power may be provided by a mechanism 7, such as clockwork, solar power or batteries. The sign is intended to aid blind and visually impaired people.
Patent GB-2366021-A (GB)
Title: Conversational dealing in an anonymous trading system
Inventor: HOCHENBERGER AUGUST
IPC: G06Q40/02
Filed: 2001-01-19
Abstract: An anonymous trading system for financial instruments comprises a network of broking nodes 1-7 each performing a bid and offer matching function and a market view distribution function. Trader terminals are connected to the network via trading agent nodes 10. During deal execution a credit check is performed and once the deal is complete the identity of the counterparty becomes known to the other counterparty to the deal. The originating counterparty may send a More quantity message to the other party proposing a further deal at the same price. The other party may decline, partially accept, accept or accept and propose a still further amount. Credit for the further deal is drawn from an external source and the internal credit limits are temporarily increased or disabled to prevent the deal from being rejected.
Patent GB-2372826-A (GB)
Title: Load-indicating fastener
Inventor: CORBETT ROD
IPC: G01L5/24
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: A load indicating fastener comprises a bolt having a shank 20, at least part of which is subject to a tensile load, with an axial bore 25 including a gauge pin 40. The gauge pin 40 has a reflective end surface 50. An optical detection arrangement 90, comprising an imaging spectrometer and light source 80 and a fibre optic probe 82 fixed in position relative to head of the bolt 30, detects movement of the head of the bolt under tension relative to the end of the unstressed gauge pin 40.
Patent GB-2356199-A (GB)
Title: Production of citalopram in pure form
Inventor: CASTELLIN ANDREA
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2001-03-12
Abstract: A process for the preparation of the antidepressant drug citalopram of formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=42 WI=64 LX=762 LY=549 TI=CF> <PC>in which a compound of formula <B>II</B> <EMI ID=1.2 HE=48 WI=68 LX=748 LY=1175 TI=CF> <PC>wherein Z is iodo, bromo, chloro or CF<SB>3</SB>-(CF<SB>2</SB>)<SB>n</SB>-SO<SB>2</SB>-O- n being 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8, is subjected to a cyanide exchange reaction in which the group Z is exchanged with cyanide by reaction with a cyanide source;<BR> the resultant crude citalopram product is optionally subjected to some initial purification and the crude citalopram base is subsequently subjected to a film distillation process;<BR> the resulting citalopram product is then optionally further purified and worked up and isolated as the base or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The film distillation removes high molecular weight impurities.
Patent GB-2375775-A (GB)
Title: Two-piece cavity wall tie
Inventor: KERR ROBERT MICHAEL
IPC: E04B1/41
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A wall tie comprising first and second elongate members 1, 2 which are interconnected in use by inserting the angled lug 15 of the second member 2 into the cruciform aperture (7, Fig 3) of the first member 1. The cruciform aperture is formed by intersecting first and second slots 8, 9. By rotating the neck-like portion 18 of the second member within enlarged portions 12 of the aperture until opposite sides of the lug abut with shoulders 10 on the sides of the aperture the interconnection is achieved, the complete tie increasing the structural rigidity of the cavity wall.
Patent GB-2365771-A (GB)
Title: Pepsin inhibition by alginates
Inventor: DETTMAR PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A61K31/734
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: Alginates of molecular weight of less than 400,000, preferably having a molecular weight between 40,000 and 350,000 exhibit a superior inhibition of the proteolytic activity of pepsin and gastric juice by over 50% when measured using an N-terminal assay.
Patent GB-2364136-A (GB)
Title: Multifocal contact lens with radially extending zones
Inventor: CANTOR BRIAN DAVID
IPC: G02C7/04
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: A multifocal contact lens (1) provides zones each of differing focal characteristics, each zone (N) and (F) extending radially. The zones (N) and (F) comprise segments radially extending from a common centre (C) with adjacent segments defining different radial curvatures of the surface of the lens and hence producing different focal characteristics. The lens therefore has the ability to provide simultaneous near (N) and distance (F) viewing to a wearer by projecting two images, which blend into each other, onto the retina. The zones as seen in side profile may have a sinuous form with the adjacent zones smoothly blending into one another (see Fig 2).
Patent GB-2378354-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone with dedicated keys for calling predetermined telephone numbers
Inventor: BOUCHER-GILES RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/677
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A mobile telephone (10) having a keypad (12), the keypad (12) including a plurality of keys (14) each of which has assigned to it a telephone number which may be determined by a user, so that a user may select a telephone number by operation of the corresponding key (14), characterised in that the plurality of keys (14) each have a surface area greater than 1cm<SP>2</SP>. The mobile telephone also has a switching means which permits a user to switch between a manual input mode and speed dial mode. The telephone numbers assigned to each key can be inputted via an external device, via a call centre or via the telephone keys (when in manual input mode).
Patent GB-2370671-A (GB)
Title: Side impact sensing system which triggers an inflatable restraint
Inventor: BAUCH DAVID J
IPC: B60R21/16
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A side impact sensing system 10 has at least one first sensor 18, 20, 22, 24 mounted on doors 36, 38, 40, 42 of a vehicle 12. At least one second sensor 26 is mounted in the passenger compartment 52. The first and second sensors may be accelerometers and the second sensor may be a structural deformation sensor. The signals from the first and second sensors may be a lateral acceleration of the vehicle. The signals from the first and second sensors are compared to their respective dynamic threshold by controller 14. Controller 14 determines whether to inflate an air-bag 28, 30, 32, 34 based upon the signals from the first and second detectors.
Patent GB-2369126-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus at a draw frame for measuring tension during processing of fibre slivers
Inventor: BREUER ACHIM
IPC: D01H13/32
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: Fibre slivers 7''' are deflected by a measuring device 19 which produces a signal dependant on the contact pressure of the fibre slivers. The signal may be used to control tensioning rollers 15, 16. The measuring device 19 may comprise a piezoelectric strain gauge.
Patent GB-2372601-A (GB)
Title: Clock technologies for reducing power consumption of integrated circuits
Inventor: TAMEMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2001-11-30
Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit having one or more functional circuit blocks and executing a set of instructions is configured so as to change the operating frequency or halt operation of said one or more functional circuit blocks for each instruction or execution cycle. Another semiconductor integrated circuit, having a plurality of internal or external memory blocks or an internal or external single memory block that can be dealt with as a plurality of logical memory blocks and executing a set of instructions, is configured so as to change the operating frequency according to the performance of the memory block for each instruction or execution cycle so that the operating speed during data access time in execution cycle can be changed. This results in the semiconductor integrated circuit having reduced power consumption.
Patent GB-2372957-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held machine tool with a handle accommodating electrical components
Inventor: BAUMANN OTTO
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2002-02-04
Abstract: The hand-held machine tool has a handle 5, which forms a space for accommodating electrical components 7, 9, 13. So that a technical service can be carried out on the handheld machine tool without great assembly effort, the handle 5 has an opening 15 that can be closed by means of a cover 17, which opening facilitates rapid access to the electrical components 7, 9, 13 in the handle 5. Preferably the swivel 19 mounted cover 17 is fastened by captive screws 21.
Patent GB-2393421-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card with detachable post card
Inventor: SILAPROM LAAONG
IPC: B42D15/04
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A greetings card which incorporates a picture post card 2 for use by the recipient. Preferably the post card is integral with the greetings card, and may be detached along lines of weakness 3 or cut out with a scissors along a printed, dotted line. The greetings card may carry an appropriate greeting 1 and may have decorative artwork on its outer surface.
Patent GB-2388588-A (GB)
Title: Web feeding in printing and laminating apparatus
Inventor: GUILLEN ROBERTO
IPC: B41J11/00
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: Printing apparatus comprising a printer (1) and a laminator device (2), in which media (M) printed in the printer (1) is then fed in an integrated operation to the laminator device (2) to be at least partly laminated, the media (M) between the printer and the laminator device forming a loose media buffer. The apparatus further comprises syncronization means (5,12,28) between the advance of the media (M) in the printer (1) and in the laminator device (2), said syncronization means preferably comprising counting means (12,28) associated to the printer and to the laminator device, or buffer shape sensor means, or control indicia on the media (M). The apparatus may also comprise means for performing a resetting operation of said media buffer.
Patent GB-2377828-A (GB)
Title: Twist lock connection system
Inventor: SINGH HARVINDER
IPC: H01R12/71
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A connector 10 for electrically connecting wires 16 to a circuit 14 having a hole includes at least one terminal 12 adapted to individually connect the circuit board and the electrical wire, the terminal including first end 18 adapted to engage the circuit board 14; a housing 22 defining at least one slot 24 adapted to support the terminal in a particular position, and at least one retaining surface 26; and a retainer 28 having at least one hook 30 adapted to extend through the hole in the circuit board 14 and engage the retaining surface 26 of the housing 22.
Patent GB-2393444-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising photoinitiator and oxetane compound
Inventor: ADDISON GLYNN
IPC: C09D4/00
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: An energy curable composition comprises a photoinitiator and a polymerisable compound of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=37 WI=76 LX=752 LY=799 TI=CF> <PC>where: R<1> represents a C1 - C4 alkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; R<2> represents a group of formula -O-R<3> or a group R<4>; R<3> represents a C1 - C20 alkyl group, a C2 - C20 alkenyl group, an aryl group, an aralkyl group, a polyalkylene oxide group or a poly(lactone group); R<4> represents a C1 - C20 alkyl group, an aryl group or an aralkyl group; x is a number greater than 1 and no greater than 4; and (x + y) = 4. The composition may be used in printing ink or varnish.
Patent GB-2395890-A (GB)
Title: A detachable track assembly for a drawer
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/04
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: A detachable track assembly for a drawer comprises a pair of positioning members 11, adapted to be mounted in place on a component 1, a track member 2 having a pair of holes 21 and a retaining member 3 pivotly connected to the track member in a location adjacent to one of the positioning holes. The positioning members have enlarged heads extendable though the positioning holes, where the positioning holes have an additional portion with a width smaller than the enlarged heads of the positioning members. The pivoted retaining member has an end 31 adapted to hold the positioning member motionlessly in the narrow portion of the positioning hole to prevent the track member from moving relative to the component after the positioning members have been extended into the positioning holes and moved into the narrow portions. The pivoted retaining member may be spring loaded by means of a wire spring with a first end engaged with the retaining member and a second end engaged with an orifice 22 in the track member.
Patent GB-2401776-A (GB)
Title: Laundry cabinet with tilting door and folding container frame
Inventor: SEVIC NEVENKO
IPC: A47B81/00
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: The cabinet has a door that is hinged on its bottom edge and the opens outwards of the cabinet structure providing access to a container and arranged to retract by gravitation. The container comprises a bag made of fabric which is releasable attached via pop fasteners to a foldable metal frame that holds the bag open. The frame is fixed to the door via clips and screws. The main structure of the cabinet and door is made in wood, plywood or particle board and is characterised, together with the foldable frame, by being flat packable for ease of distribution.
Patent GB-2392876-A (GB)
Title: A printer having means for calculating and outputting print costs
Inventor: ALLEN KRAM HENRY
IPC: G06K15/00
Filed: 2003-07-07
Abstract: A printer (50) which provides detailed information on usage of consumables such as paper, ink, toner, etc., aiding in planning print tasks and ordering supplies. The printer (50) also provides information on printer setting usage and print costs. Print cost information is read from a memory contained within the printer.
Patent GB-2393236-A (GB)
Title: Tranquilliser darts
Inventor: BRYDGES-PRICE RICHARD IAN
IPC: F42B12/54
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A gun fired tranquilliser dart for safely delivering a drug to an animal provides greater accuracy and uses higher velocities with a flatter trajectory. A thin walled cylinder 1 forms the projectile body and defines a cavity housing a plunger 4. The cylinder has a flat, or blunt, front surface 1a. The front chamber 2 of the cavity includes the drug and the rear chamber 5 is pressurised by the firing gases through one-way valve 5a, 6. Injecting needle 7 projects forward with a displaceable sheath 8 covering discharge ports 9. A cuff 10 forms a retention barb. On target penetration the sheath is moved back to open ports 9 and the dose is delivered by the pressure gases in chamber 5. The dart is fired with a high spin rate which, in conjunction with the blunt front end gives stability and accuracy.
Patent GB-2405156-A (GB)
Title: Multipurpose flushable commode
Inventor: ERAPI GODWIN
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A multi-purpose flushable commode comprises of a commode (8) integrated with a specially adapted, adjustable chair (1,7) mounted on wheeled frames (14,18), the frames being adapted to raise and lower, with the back rest (1) adjustable and the chair provided with feet rest (17) and tyres capable of 360 degrees rotation, adjustable/detachable arms rest (16) and head rest (22) and a seat belt (21) for securing vulnerable users, in which the commode has an additional sanitary unit comprised of detachable devices fitted onto it, and is capable of use as a means of indoor and outdoor mobility and recreation. At the base of the frames a wheeled base (18) with four motorised wheels (11) and braking mechanism (20) are provided. A motorised means of control may be incorporated as optional.
Patent GB-2395841-A (GB)
Title: Aligning thinned semiconductor wafers
Inventor: KUROKAWA SHUJI
IPC: B23Q17/24
Filed: 2003-10-13
Abstract: An ultrathin wafer W is supported on an XY table whilst being held by a vacuum chuck 12A, the periphery of the wafer is supported by a transparent ring 15 which connects with the chuck. An optical edge detector arrangement 51,52 detects the edge of the wafer, using light transmitted through the transparent wafer peripheral support, to provide a wafer position measurement which allows the rotatable XY table to be moved to align the centre of the wafer. Alternatively, the whole of the chuck may be made of transparent material (eg quartz) which allows ultrathin wafers to be reliably supported whilst allowing the position of the edge of the wafer to be measured optically through the chuck.
Patent GB-2404882-A (GB)
Title: Microtitre plate with heating means to prevent condensation
Inventor: HOWELL JAMES
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A reaction vessel 10, typically a microtitre vessel, incorporating heating means 13 for effecting the reaction and having a lid 20 with a window 22 to enable viewing of the contents of the vessel. The arrangement being such that the heating means also operates to ensure that the window is kept vapour-free. Apparatus within which such reaction vessels are stationed during the reaction has an array of thermopile sensors 52 for measuring vessel temperature.
Patent GB-2396730-A (GB)
Title: Remote keyless entry system using voice commands
Inventor: SPIELMAN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B60R25/10
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: A remote control unit (14) includes a microphone (50) receiving a voice command and a processor (51) recognizing the voice command and generating a control signal, A receiver module (16) receives the control signal, (23) transmitted from the remote control unit (14) and generates a control signal to control the operation of the at least one vehicle device (70,72,74,76,78).
Patent GB-2396056-A (GB)
Title: Surface mount ic stacking method and device
Inventor: LOW CHAU CHIN
IPC: H01L21/98
Filed: 1999-10-26
Abstract: Packaged surface mount (SMT) chips having matched top contacts and bottom contacts are stacked. Chip features are selected to provide the desired connectivity between chip layers with a greater ease of manufacture. In one embodiment, additional spacing and routing layers are optionally provided between layers. In another, chips are differentiated by optionally providing different conductor and/or nonvolatile cell configurations. In yet another, a minority of a substrate's contacts are configured for aligning with a dielectric region of a spacing layer or substrate to create very low capacitance signal paths between stacked chips.
Patent GB-2411422-A (GB)
Title: Slot drain
Inventor: MURFIN QUINTIN ANTHONY
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: The slot drain 1, for the collection of water from paved areas, comprises integral end panels 2 which include anchor points 5 to which re-useable side panel formwork may be attached during the casting of the concrete surround and which allow the formwork to be removed once the surround concrete has set. Larger drain units may also include intermediate panels 4 which similarly enable formwork panels to be secured to the drain. The drain preferably includes ground bearing feet.
Patent GB-2400564-A (GB)
Title: Hoodless incubator
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: A61G11/00
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A hoodless incubator which simultaneously and continuously provides a good microclimate in the region of the bed area (1) and also guarantees good access to the patient. It includes a bed area (1), an air jet unit (6) arranged above the bed area (1) and directed onto the bed area (1), whereby the air jet unit (6) delivers a sheathed impact jet, consisting of an inner air-conditioned core jet (4) and a non-air-conditioned sheath jet (5) sheathing the core jet (4) and whereby the bed area (1) is surrounded by a channel-shaped edge zone (9), which is in a flow-connection with the air jet unit (6) via a first feed channel (13) with a first fan (11) arranged therein and with a heating and moistening device (12) also arranged therein, in order to form the air-conditioned core jet (4).
Patent GB-2412470-A (GB)
Title: Mobile data processing handset
Inventor: ROTMAN ARIEL
IPC: G06K7/10
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A mobile handset for data processing and optionally data recording, e.g. obtained by scanning or imaging a code such as a barcode, the handset including a body and, attached to the body, a handle adapted to allow a user to hold the handset by hand, wherein the handle is attached to the handset by a joint which allows the handle to swivel in orientation relative to the handset to allow an orientation of the handle to be selected by a user. The handle may be fixed in orientation relative to the body by a locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2402661-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle having passenger controlled entertainment system
Inventor: YONA EYAL
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: A vehicle 12 comprises an entertainment system 20 controllable by a passenger. The vehicle 12 may be operated as a taxi cab. An audio playback device, a visual playback device, a wireless communication device, a geographical location indicator and/or an interactive information device may be operated via a controller 22. The system 20 may be toggled to an enabled state by use of a payment collection device 26. This enabled state may also require closure of a door 18, which operates a switch 28. The vehicle and system may act as a device 10 for reducing taxi passenger stress.
Patent GB-2411955-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for determining the cleanliness of the lens of a digital camera
Inventor: LEOTTA NICOLA
IPC: G01N21/94
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: An apparatus for determining the cleanliness of the lens of a digital camera comprising means for recording an image through a lens, means for storing a reference image in a memory, means for comparing the recorded image with the reference image, means for determining the degree of variation of the recorded image from the reference image from the comparison; and means for providing an audio or visual indication that the lens requires cleaning in dependence on the result of the determination. In a separate embodiment, first and second images are recorded and the degree of matching between the images is used for determination. The figure shows the invention when set up to take a comparison photograph.
Patent GB-2420319-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for the offshore transfer of fluid
Inventor: BAAN JACOB DE
IPC: F17C9/00
Filed: 2004-11-22
Abstract: Apparatus is described which is suitable for effecting the offshore loading and offloading of fluids, such as liquefied natural gas. The apparatus comprises a plurality of rotatable members (3,4,5) and a fluid transfer system suitable for connecting the apparatus to a fluid source or a fluid store. The apparatus is mounted on a base (2) and the fluid transfer system is mounted on or coupled to one of the rotatable members (3,4 5). In use, rotation of the rotatable members (3,4,5) relative to each other is controlled so as to maintain the fluid transfer system in a predetermined orientation relative to the base (2).