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Patent GB-2372877-A (GB)
Title: Ion fragmentation by electron capture in high frequency ion traps
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2001-11-23
Abstract: The invention relates to procedures and devices for fragmenting large molecules, preferably biomolecules, in high-frequency quadrupole ion trap mass spectrometers. The invention consists of fragmenting the ions by electron capture, achieved by injecting electrons as a beam through an aperture in the ion trap electrode carrying the RF voltage, whereby the electron source is kept at the highest positive potential achieved at the centre of the ion trap during the RF cycle. The electrons can reach the ions stored here only during a period of a few nanoseconds; during this period their energy is very low. At every other time the trap potential prevents the penetration of electrons into the ion cloud, since their local potential is always more negative than that of the electron source, so that the negatively charged electrons are repelled. The principle of fragmentation by low energy electron capture is already known from Fourier transform mass spectrometers.
Patent GB-2367578-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drag bit with differing chamfer widths and backrakes
Inventor: FINCHER ROGER W
IPC: E21B10/567
Filed: 1998-09-07
Abstract: A rotary drag bit for drilling a subterranean formation, comprising a bit body bearing a cutting structure thereon comprised of superabrasive cutters, wherein some of the superabrasive cutters are configured to have differing chamfer widths and oriented to provide different ROP and/or TOB versus WOB characteristics for the bit below and above about a threshold WOB.
Patent GB-2388534-A (GB)
Title: A baby bath unit
Inventor: MASON KIM YVONNE
IPC: A47K3/034
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: A baby bath unit 1 which is capable of being fitted on the upper rim of a conventional bath 2, the unit having a bowl 3 and a working surface 12 thereby assisting the user to bath and change a baby/infant. The bowl 3 has a funnel end 7 to enable the bath to be located beneath the conventional bath tap outlet and a water drain plug 9. The bath unit may also include a soap dish while the working surface 12 may be attached by hinged means to the bowl allowing the unit to be folded for storage and also include a baby changing mat 14. Preferably the unit may have a moulded rolled edge where it is intended to be supported on the rim of the bath 2.
Patent GB-2389003-A (GB)
Title: Methods for alternative mode monitoring
Inventor: SIMMONDS CHRISTOPHER MARTIN
IPC: H04L47/32
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A communications system includes a network communications access point and a terminal coupled to said access point for data communication one mode of data communication comprises communicating data in tranches, transmission of a tranche of data from one of the access point and the terminal to the other being acknowledged by an acknowledgement signal sent in reply. The method comprises suppressing the acknowledgement signal using the terminal, and reconfiguring the terminal to monitor an alternative mode of data communication during a period when the acknowledgement signal would otherwise have been sent. Suppressing the acknowledgement signal allows reconfigurable operation of busy wireless data transfer systems with little disruption to network operation. In a further embodiment, a time window for monitoring is created by the terminal omitting to send a tranche of data (fig 5).
Patent GB-2379254-A (GB)
Title: Dummy Undersea Hydraulic Coupling Member
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: E21B33/037
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member 10 is disclosed for protecting an opposing undersea hydraulic coupling member when the hydraulic lines are not operating. The dummy undersea hydraulic coupling member has a water displacement expansion chamber 14 with a piston 20 therein that allows trapped water and/or air to move from the receiving chamber 11 to the water displacement expansion chamber during connection of the dummy coupling member to the opposing coupling member.
Patent GB-2375795-A (GB)
Title: A double cylinder lock assembly
Inventor: FULLARD DONALD MALCOLM
IPC: E05B9/10
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A double cylinder lock assembly 1 comprises two separate and spaced apart lock bodies 5,6 that are connected to one another by a link member 9 which is pivotally connected to the lock bodies 5,6 to provide for relative movement between the link member 9 and the lock bodies 5,6, but which relative movement is normally restricted by frangible interconnections 17,18 between the link member 9 and the lock bodies 5,6. The frangible interconnections are preferably provided by integral keys 17 formed on the link 9 and keyways 18 formed on the lock bodies 5,6. The frangible interconnections will break if an attempt is made to force the lock bodies apart. In addition to the frangible interconnections 17,18 the lock bodies 5,6 may each be provided with a lip 23 which normally restrains relative tilting of the lock bodies 5,6, but which shears away under a predetermined force.
Patent GB-2385813-A (GB)
Title: Grill cleaning member for cyclone dust cleaning apparatus
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: A47L9/16
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A cyclone dust cleaning apparatus (100, fig 3) has a cyclone body that has a first connection pipe 121 connected to an extension pipe 1a adjacent to a suction port of a vacuum cleaner, a second connection pipe 111 connected to the extension pipe 1b adjacent to a body of the vacuum cleaner and an air inflow port 122 interconnected with the first connection pipe. The cyclone body is adapted to form an air flow vortex of contaminant-laden air that is drawn in through the air inflow port. A dust receptacle 200 is removably connected to the cyclone body for receiving contaminants separated from the flow by the vortex. A grill assembly 300 is disposed at the air outflow port of the cyclone body, and has a plurality of longitudinal slots 320 formed in an outer circumference of the grill body at a constant interval from each other to form a passage leading air toward the air outflow port. the grill assembly prevents a flow of the contaminants collected in the dust receptacle through the air outflow port of the cyclone body. A contaminant removing member 410 is moveable upwardly and downwardly along the outer circumference surface of the grill body to remove contaminants that are attached to and around the longitudinal slots of the grill assembly. The vertical movement of the contaminant removing member is controlled by the operation of a knob 440 connected to a wire 420, such that turning the nob can raise the contaminant removing member and release of the knob allows a biasing member to lower the contaminant removing member.
Patent GB-2391810-A (GB)
Title: Disinfectant with residual antimicrobial activity
Inventor: CUSACK TIM
IPC: A01N37/36
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A disinfectant with residual antimicrobial activity comprises an organic acid, water and a polymer. The polymer is preferably either a copolymer of vinyl pyrrolidone with another monomer such as vinyl acetate, acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or vinyl caprolactam; or poly(vinyl pyrrolidone); or it is a copolymer of an alkyl/alkoxy vinyl ether with maleic acid or an ether thereof The organic acid is preferable citric acid but may be selected from malic, succinic, lactic, glycolie, fumaric, tartaric and formic acids. The composition may also include a surfactant, preferably an alkyl/alkane/alkyl benzene sulfonate or a alphasulfo-fatty acid salt or an aiphasulfo-ester. The composition may also include organic solvents, propellents, perfumes, colourants, pH buffers, hydrotropes, viscosity modifiers, germicides, fungicides, anti-oxidants and anti-corrosion agents. The disinfectant is active against the common cold virus (rhinovirus) and Staphylococcus aureus.
Patent GB-2378291-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for bi-directionally auctioning between buyers and sellers using computer network
Inventor: KIM JAE-KIL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-08-21
Abstract: The present invention is a method and apparatus for bi-directionally auctioning using a computer network, wherein a plurality of selling prices and lower-price-accumulated selling quantity as to the one goods are displayed in real time. One or more sellers participate competitively by registering a selling price and selling quantity for the one goods. One or more buyers select an acceptable selling price competitively by referring to each displayed selling price and lower-price-accumulated selling quantity. A transaction between a buyer selecting first and all sellers who are related to the lower-price-accumulated selling quantity selected by the buyer is consummated.
Patent GB-2393608-A (GB)
Title: Selecting an appropriate PDP context at a GPRS gateway support node for transferring a data packet from a mobile node to a correspondent node
Inventor: CHEN XIAOBAO
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: A GPRS gateway receives a tunnelled data packet from a mobile node MN in a home network and selects a channel for transferring the packet to a correspondent node CN by mapping a PDP address (home address) used by the MN to one or more data packet filters associated with the channels. When the MN roams to a foreign network it is assigned a care of address CoA which is not recognised by the gateway. Therefore the first data packet sent by the MN from the foreign network includes the PDP address used by the MN in the home network. The CoA is then included in the data packet filters.
Patent GB-2395114-A (GB)
Title: Movable headrest and backrest in response to a rear impact
Inventor: LINDBLAD KARL-GUNNAR
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A safety arrangement for a motor vehicle is intended to reduce or eliminate "whiplash" injuries inflicted on necks of vehicle occupants. A head-rest arrangement 2 mounted on a vehicle seat incorporates a head-rest 2 and a mechanism to move the head-rest 2 forwardly from its initial position to a forward position, to meet the head of an occupant. The mechanism is associated with an initiator arrangement which may be in the form of a releasable catch 24 biased by a spring 25, is operable to initiate the forward movement of the head-rest 2. A back-rest 1 of the seat includes a member which may be a pressure plate 8, is movable in response to pressure applied (for example under the inertia of the seat occupant) to the back-rest 1 of the seat. That member is associated with an inertia-sensitive connection which is normally disconnected but which, with an inertia effect in the even of an accident, may become connected to the initiator such that movement of the said member in the back-rest 1 of the seat serves to actuate the initiator and thereby cause the head-rest 2 to move forwardly towards the head of the seat occupant. The catch 24 may include a catch plate 21 having a slot 22 in order for a pin 18 to facilitate movement of the headrest 2.
Patent GB-2396253-A (GB)
Title: Sealed switch
Inventor: DEW TIMOTHY PAUL
IPC: B60R11/02
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A sealed switch arrangement for mounting on a surface for example a vehicle boot, has a substrate 14 with a circuit board 18 mounted on the substrate and at least one pair of switch contacts 20. A cover 22 is provided over the circuit board and is attached to the substrate to define a sealed chamber over the contact surface, the cover having a deformable portion 26 over the at least one pair of switch contacts and which carries a terminal 30 the deformable portion being movable such that the terminal 30 can make or break electrical connection between the at least one pair of switch contacts 20. The arrangement can be made as a slim component, with little movement needed to make electrical contact.
Patent GB-2388575-A (GB)
Title: An air bag cover mounting arrangement
Inventor: DAVIS JOSEPH J
IPC: B60R21/205
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: An air bag assembly (14), for mounting on a panel (12) having a recess (28), includes an air bag (42) adapted to be positioned in the recess (28), and an inflator (40) associated with the air bag (42) for inflating the air bag (42). The inflator (40) is further adapted to be positioned in the recess (28) and mounted to the panel (12). The assembly (14) also includes a cover (44) configured to cover the air bag (42) and to release the air bag (42) when the air bag (42) is inflated. The cover (44) has a side wall (56,58) with an enlarged end (68), and the enlarged end (68) is configured to be trapped between the inflator (40) and the panel (12) when the inflator (40) is mounted to the panel (12), so as to secure the cover (44) to the panel (12).
Patent GB-2400609-A (GB)
Title: Multiple-emulsion cleaner
Inventor: LANG ANGUS
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A cleaning composition comprises a multiple emulsion system, wherein the emulsion system comprises at least two active ingredients separated in the emulsion system by an oily or aqueous phase, and wherein said emulsion system is effectively stabilised, the use of such multiple emulsion systems as cleaning compositions, and a method of cleaning a surface using multiple emulsion systems. The various phases can include active ingredients for a wide variety of cleaning uses.
Patent GB-2392005-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer ion guide
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/02
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an AC or RF ion guide 1a having a plurality of plate electrodes 2 and an upper plate electrode 3 and a lower plate electrode 4 arranged in the plane of ion travel. One or more channels are formed within the plate electrodes 2 so that an ion guiding region 5 is formed within the ion guide 1a. The channels and hence the ion guiding region 5 may be curved.
Patent GB-2390230-A (GB)
Title: Three dimensional periodic structure for microwave applications
Inventor: KIRIHARA SOSHU
IPC: H01Q13/22
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: A three dimensional periodic or photonic structure is provided for use at microwave wavelengths and can form the basis of a waveguide, an antenna, a filter, a coupler, an isolator or a resonator. The structure comprises a material of one dielectric constant through which is distributed a material (which can be air) having a second dielectric constant. A conductor is provided on the external surface of the structure. A third material can be embedded in the structure which may be a ferrite. The structure can be made by stereolithography on a light hardenable resin. The conductor is applied by electroless plating.
Patent GB-2405763-A (GB)
Title: Selection of colours when editing colours of graphic images
Inventor: GALLAFENT WILLIAM FREDERICK GE
IPC: H04N5/262
Filed: 2003-09-03
Abstract: The Colour Control Bar is a user interface element which provides an intuitive and flexible way to display and select groups of colours in an image, and, in the context of a mask generation tool, to assign those colours to different sections of the mask. In conjunction with a classification and segmentation method, it allows a more accurate mask to be generated than is possible by purely automatic means, by letting the user focus at a finer level of detail than elsewhere on problematic areas or groups of colours and manipulate them independently of the automatic segmentation. A user is presented with a colour palette restricted to colours present in the unedited image to allow selection of a colour an identified pixel is to take.
Patent GB-2394149-A (GB)
Title: Automatic delivery of data to a mobile phone when an action is performed (eg pass ticket booth) and maintaining continuity if normal delivery pattern broken
Inventor: NOJI HIDEAKI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An information delivery apparatus is disclosed, in which delivery information is delivered to a registrant who takes a specific action, and the delivery information is delivered to the registrant who has not taken the specific action until a previously set time, so that the service to the registrant is improved and the trust of the registrant is not lost. The information delivery apparatus stores, as specific delivery information, information having contents with continuity and to be delivered several times. The information delivery apparatus judges whether or not undelivered specific delivery information exists about a registrant on whom it becomes a previously set delivery reserved time, and if the undelivered specific delivery information exists, this undelivered specific delivery information is delivered to the registrant.
Patent GB-2410700-A (GB)
Title: Toy for animal with flashing lights.
Inventor: FOX BRIAN
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A toy for a pet animal comprises a resilient material 1 which encloses a battery power source 9, a switch control circuit 8 and a plurality of lights 6 mounted in at least one band 5. The lights are adapted to flash in a repeating fashion. The toy can be formed as a simple ball with one or more bands of light mounted in its surface, and the ball may be attached to one end of a rope or strap 2, the other end of which is provided with a handle 3 or toggle. The ball can be formed as two halves which can be coupled or uncoupled to give access to the switch and/or battery, alternatively the switch and/or battery may be housed in an opening 7 behind a removable cover 10. The toy can be used for throwing, chasing or for tug of war.
Patent GB-2398095-A (GB)
Title: Passive two way borehole communication apparatus and method
Inventor: DUBINSKY VLADIMIR
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: The present invention provides a semi-passive two-way borehole communication system and method. The system includes a surface source signal generator for generating an acoustic signal. The acoustic source signal is transmitted downhole, and a downhole controllable reflector reflects a portion of the source signal back toward the surface. The reflector is controlled such that an echo signal is created, which contains information to be carried to the surface. A surface receiver is used to detect the echo signal, and a surface controller is used to decode the echo signal.
Patent GB-2415951-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring a fluid dispensing system
Inventor: PENN LAURENCE RICHARD
IPC: B05C17/005
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: A dispensing system 30 comprises a source of a first pressurized fluid 31 and a source of a second pressurized fluid 32, which may be e.g. components of an adhesive. Metering devices 33, 34 are provided to feed a mixer 36 with a controlled ratio of the two fluids. A controller 40 receives signals from each metering device 33, 34 when the metering devices dispense a shot of fluid to the mixer. The metering devices may be of a type including a moveable shuttle to dispense a known volume of fluid repeatedly. If one of the metering devices does not produce a signal indicating that it has dispensed a shot of fluid, the controller shuts down the dispensing device. Pressure sensors 41, 42 are also provided which provide signals to a controller 43. Controller 43 controls valves 44, 45 and, if the dispenser is shut down because of a failure of a metering device to produce a signal, valves 44, 45 can be operated to isolate parts of the system. Monitoring the pressure from sensors 41, 42 can then diagnose a fault.
Patent GB-2405346-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder joint prosthetic system
Inventor: MESWANIA JAYANTILAL MOHANLAL
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: In a first aspect the invention provides a glenoid prosthesis assembly for use in a shoulder joint arthroplasty. The assembly comprises a first shell component 40 to be affixed to a scapula and a smaller second component 35 having a surface for articulation 36 with a humeral head. The first component 40 may be affixed to at least two of the glenoid, acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula and the second component 35 may be cemented within the first component allowing initial adjustment of the second component 35 relative to the first component 40. A second aspect provides a modular proximal humeral prosthesis for articulation with a glenoid mounted prosthesis with a stem and with convex 11 or concave 7 demountable upper parts. Alternatively the humeral prosthesis may have a head part 11, an upper part 4 and a stem, with a recess or projection formed on the upper part for coupling with the head part. In another alternative the upper part has a projecting flange or fin to which soft tissues may attach and anchor. The modular proximal humeral prosthesis may have convex or concave demountable heads. Further there is a glenoid prosthesis 5 which comprises a head part 30 with a convex articulating surface and a body part 28 with a frustroconical taper with a screw formation. Alternatively the glenoid prosthesis has a concave articulating surface 15 having a tray or plate shaped base part 24 with an integral screw formation 26 there being an intermediate annular part 20 with lugs 21 to project into the glenoid for stabilisation.
Patent GB-2418096-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone with releasable finger grip
Inventor: CARR PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A holding means <B>5</B> comprises an attachment member (<B>9</B>, Fig 2) to be releasably secured to the housing <B>2</B> of a portable electronic device <B>1</B>, and a grip region <B>7</B> to aid holding of the electronic device, the holding means having an in use position where it can be gripped, and a stored position where it can be secured within or against the housing. The holding means may comprise an elongate member <B>6,</B> which may be a rigid bar or a series of retractable linkages. The grip region may comprise a loop which can receive the finger of a user.
Patent GB-2417904-A (GB)
Title: Tubular prosthesis for nerve regeneration
Inventor: KNIGHT DAVID PHILIP
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A medical device comprises a tubular body having a lumen and a long axis; and a plurality of silk elements laid substantially parallel along the long axis of the lumen of the tubular body. A method of manufacturing the medical device comprises forming the tubular body and introducing the silk elements into the lumen of the tubular body so as to lie substantially parallel along the long axis of the lumen of the tubular body. The device can be used in a method for the regeneration of nerve cells comprising the implantation of a medical device at a site for regeneration of nerves. The tubular body may be resorbable, the lumen may comprise a matrix such as silk protein or hyaluronic acid.
Patent GB-2419749-A (GB)
Title: Post for supplying electrical power
Inventor: EVANS DAVID
IPC: H01R25/16
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: A frame for a construction includes an electrical supply system, the frame comprising a plurality of upstanding posts 1 and transverse rails 2,3,4 extending between posts to form said frame, one or more of said posts containing an electrical circuit having at least one inlet socket 26, an isolating switch 25 and one outlet socket aligned along a first longitudinal face of the post. The frame includes an electrical bus bar adapted to be connected to an electrical power supply and containing a plurality of power outlets at predetermined intervals along the length of the bar, to which said electrical circuit or circuits are connectable by means of fly leads. The frame may be used to simplify supplying power to an exhibition stand.