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Patent GB-2399094-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of lyocell containing fibres/fabrics with aqueous carboxylic acid at above atmospheric pressure & elevated temperature, prior to dyeing & tumbling
Inventor: TALOR JAMES MARTIN
IPC: D06M13/188
Filed: 2003-03-04
Abstract: A dyed and finished lyocell fabric having a clean, soft-touch finish is produced by a process in which fibrillation is induced in a wet processing step prior to dyeing. This step is carried out at above atmospheric pressure using an aqueous carboxylic acid solution at a temperature which is above the boiling point of the solution at atmospheric pressure and enables the thus weakened unwanted longer fibre ends, produced by fibrillation, to be removed. After dyeing, the fabric is given a tumbling treatment to develop the clean, soft-touch finish. Acetic acid and formic acid are the preferred carboxylic acids. Processing may be carried out on a fabric rope using an air-jet dyeing machine both for the fibrillation and the dyeing steps. Lyocell fabric contains yarns comprising lyocell fibres, optionally with other fibres. It may also include yarns which do not incorporate lyocell fibres.
Patent GB-2400927-A (GB)
Title: Method of managing memory by checking that none of the sectors in a block is needed before erasing the block.
Inventor: SIMMS MARK J
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2003-04-22
Abstract: A memory management method in which the memory is partitioned into a plurality of blocks, each sub-divided into sectors or chunks. Each chunk has a record indicating whether the data in the chunk needs to be maintained or kept. If the records for a block indicate that none of the chunks need to be maintained the block is deleted or erased. The records could be in the form of a flag indicating the status of the data in a chunk. Also the record could include a count of the chunks required to be maintained. Also the record could include a pointer to the memory block of the chunk that is needed and also a pointer to the chunk. Also disclosed is a method where the flags are set for the data blocks, and a reader for processing the memory blocks.
Patent GB-2391466-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen units having electrically powered vertical adjustment
Inventor: KHOSROPOUR MOSTAFA MICHAEL
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A vertically adjustable modular kitchen system (2) includes a modular appliance such as a cooker (38,39) and/or storage unit (40) including a first frame section (98,103,106), a base unit (33,34) including a second frame section (90,94) having arranged therein a plurality of vertically adjustable supports and a control unit (77). The modular appliance (38,39) and/or storage (40) and base units (33,34) are designed to interconnect one with the other forming a kitchen system. The control unit (77), provided with each base unit (33,34), enables a consumer to adjust the vertical height of the kitchen assembly associated with the particular base unit (33,34) by raising or lowering the vertically adjustable supports. The appliance (38,39) and/or storage (40) and base units (33,34) are further designed to integrate into either wall assemblies (5) or kitchen island assemblies (7). Vertical adjustment may be achieved via the use of linear actuators such as worm drive, or leadscrew. The actuator may be electrically powered. A switchable control system may include pre set positions that are programmed into a memory. A work top and seperate table may be integrated into the system.
Patent GB-2393510-A (GB)
Title: Pyrolytic cooking oven
Inventor: MILANESI GIUSEPPE
IPC: F24C14/02
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: Pyrolytic cooking oven, comprises a lining (10) communicating with a cavity (15) by means of two apertures (16) for generating a natural circulation of gases and vapours in a closed circuit when the oven is in operation. It is characterised in that it has a screen (17) placed in the gas and vapour circulation path passing between the lining (10) and the cavity (15). The solution makes it possible to eliminate the filter normally used to reduce the concentration of toxic gases produced during the pyrolysis. The screen (17) may be fixed outside the cavity (see Fig 3, not shown).
Patent GB-2399724-A (GB)
Title: Identifier based encryption (IBE) scheme where trusted authority public/private keys are associated with particular access time periods
Inventor: CRANE STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2003-10-21
Abstract: In order to regulate access to a service provided by a service provider (30), a service authoriser (40) generates for each of multiple service time periods a different respective data set comprising private data (eg private key) and public data derived (eg public key) using the private data. The service provider (30) uses the public data for a current time period and an encryption key string to generate encrypted data which a party (20) wanting to receive the service must decrypt. The service authoriser (40) provides a decryption key to the party (20) after determining that the party is entitled to receive the service for a particular service time period; the decryption key is generated using the aforesaid encryption key string and the private data of the data set for the service period concerned. The party (20) can then decrypt the encrypted data it receives from the service provider (30) provided that the current time period for which the data has been encrypted is the same time period as that for which the decryption key was generated. The system use identify/identifier based encryption (IBE) methodology.
Patent GB-2408517-A (GB)
Title: Needling apparatus with inclined connecting rods and guided push rods
Inventor: MUELLER KARL
IPC: D04H18/00
Filed: 2003-11-27
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a non-woven material comprises at least one needleboard (1) which is drivable in a reciprocating manner by at least one eccentric drive in the needle-penetration direction, and which is linked to an eccentric drive via push rods (6) each displaceably held in a guide sleeve (7), wherein the eccentric drive consists of two parallel eccentric shafts (2, 3) which are drivable in opposite directions and are provided with connecting rods (4). The guide sleeves (7) are swivelably held about an axle (8) extending parallel to the eccentric shafts (2, 3). The two eccentric shafts (2, 3) are provided with a different angular position (  d  ) and the connecting rods (4) of the two eccentric shafts (2, 3) extend in an inclined manner with respect to each other.
Patent GB-2398201-A (GB)
Title: Telephone keypad signal scanning with separator circuit between processor when using external power and processor when using line voltage
Inventor: LEE HEA JEUNG
IPC: H03M11/20
Filed: 2004-01-19
Abstract: A key signal scanning apparatus of a complex telephone comprises: a keypad 120 having plural row ports, plural column ports, and plural keys for generating a key signal in accordance with pressing of a key by a user; a main microprocessor 100 which operates by externally supplied power for supplying a timing signal to the row ports of the keypad 120 by using row output ports P11-P14, for receiving the key signal from the column ports of the keypad 120 by using column input ports P21-P23, for detecting a key pressed by the user by scanning the received key signal, and for outputting a dialing signal corresponding to the scanned key; a sub microprocessor 110 which operates when power is not supplied from an external source for outputting a dialing signal generated according to the key signal inputted from the row ports and the column ports of the keypad 120; a first separator circuit 132 for cutting off current flow to the row output ports P11-P14 of the main microprocessor 100 from the row ports P31-P34 of the sub microprocessor 110; and a second separator circuit 134 for cutting off current flow to the column ports P41-P43 of the sub microprocessor 110 from the column input ports P21-P23 of the main microprocessor 100 when power is not supplied from the external source. The present invention can scan the key signal without reciprocal influence when external power is supplied and not supplied by provision of a separator circuit 130 between the main microprocessor 100 scanning the key signal when external power is supplied and the sub microprocessor 110 scanning the key signal when external power is not supplied. A third separator circuit 136 may be included to cut off current flow to the column ports P41-P43 of the sub-microprocessor 110 from the column ports of the keypad 120.
Patent GB-2411566-A (GB)
Title: Lawnmower with vibration/noise damped mounting
Inventor: STOCKLEY PAUL
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: A lawnmower comprises a deck (1 figure 1) defining a downwardly-open cutting chamber, a rotary cutter mounted within the cutting chamber, and a prime mover (2 figure 1) mounted above the deck. The prime mover (2) is in rotatable driving engagement with the rotary cutter, and is mounted on the deck (1) with the interposition of an isolation ring (3 figure 1) of damping material. The isolation ring (3) is preferably sandwiched between two annular plates 4, 5 and is formed of a rubber-like resilient material.
Patent GB-2401419-A (GB)
Title: Clamping mechanisms for steering column assemblies
Inventor: PIVNY JOSEF
IPC: B62D1/184
Filed: 2004-03-19
Abstract: A clamping mechanism for a steering column assembly in which a handle 200 is operable to move the clamping mechanism between a locked position in which the assembly is clamped in position relative to a fixed portion or the vehicle chassis and an unlocked position in which the position of the assembly is adjustable for reach and or rake relative to the vehicle chassis. The handle 200 is adapted such that whilst releasing the clamp it also causes a cam 207 and a cam follower 202 to rotate relative to one another, the cam 207 and follower 202 providing an increased resistance to the rotation of the handle 200 as the handle 200 approaches the unlocked position, because a ramp 208 is moved towards a cam head 206.
Patent GB-2404015-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for analysing a material library
Inventor: SCHEYING GERD
IPC: G01N21/31
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: There is proposed an apparatus 10 for analysing a material library 11 which includes at least one radiation source 12, 13 for electromagnetic radiation which is arranged before the material library 11 and at least two planar detectors 25, 27 operating in parallel and each operable with positional resolution, one of which is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation of a first wavelength range and the other is sensitive to electromagnetic radiation of a second wavelength range. Also proposed is a method for analysing a material library 11, whereby the material library 11 is examined simultaneously using at least two methods in which electromagnetic radiation of different wavelength ranges is utilised. The radiation is split in a wavelength-dependent manner behind the material library and guided in the direction of at least two sensors 25, 27 in the form of planar sensors which operate with positional resolution.
Patent GB-2400961-A (GB)
Title: Secure payment method
Inventor: TREE IAN DAVID
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: As part of a secure payment system for buying a product in electronic form over the Internet, a requst for the product is generated at a user's computer, by executing a client application program, and an intermediate application intercepts this request to add unique user identification information. A product provider receives the request and though a server application authenticates it and sends the product, recording this to allow billing of the user.
Patent GB-2414418-A (GB)
Title: Card game
Inventor: SNOW ROGER M
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A poker-type card game comprises at least one player making at least one ante wager in the poker-type game at least against a dealer's hand. The player receives a first number of cards and the dealer receives a second number of cards that is at least one card more then the number of cards received by the player. A set of community cards is provided that are used by the dealer and the player. One of the dealer's cards is exposed to the table to provide an exposed dealer card. The dealer is compelled to discard the exposed dealer's card if the rank of the exposed dealer's card is within a first range of values and the dealer is compelled to discard an unexposed dealer's card if the exposed dealer's card is within a second range of values. After resolving the status of the dealer's hand, the player may be allowed to amend the initial one ante wager. The player may also make two separate ante wagers, one of which may be withdrawn upon seeing the dealer's up card or the resolution of the discard and retention requirements by the dealer. Different amounts and proportions of Play Wagers may be made on the respective ante wagers, such as 1X, 1.5X, 2X, 3X or more with respect to the amount of the ante wager. An additional side bet against a pay table may be made, or a side bet against a three-card poker hand provided by the community cards may be made. The player may also make two ante bets and the game rules dictate when one or both bets stay at risk. The card table includes at least player zones 2 comprising betting zones 4-7 and card placement areas 3, a community card area 9 and a dealer card area 8.
Patent GB-2418382-A (GB)
Title: Particle treatment in an expanded toroidal bed reactor
Inventor: DODSON CHRISTOPHER EDWARD
IPC: B01F25/60
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: A method of processing a fluid and/or a particulate material, the method comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) introducing the particulate material into a chamber 1; <LI>(b) providing a flow of fluid into said chamber for entraining the particulate material; and <LI>(c) removing processed fluid and/or particulate material form the chamber; </SL> wherein the chamber comprises a processing zone having a substantially circular transverse cross-section, the fluid flow being introduced into the processing zone at an angle (  a  , fig.1) of between 10{ and 75{ with respect to a tangent of the substantially circular transverse cross-section of the processing zone to establish a fluid flow following a substantially helical path in the processing chamber. The apparatus per se is also claimed. The apparatus may, in another embodiment, have a plurality of channels (15, fig.6b) leading to a plurality of openings for introducing fluid into the chamber.
Patent GB-2417398-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating candidate networks for mobile communication device data throughput
Inventor: GORIS NORMAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A system for, and method of, selecting one of at least two different candidate wireless communication networks for data communication by a mobile communication device and a wireless communication device incorporating the system or the method. In one embodiment, the system includes a network selector that employs the mobile communication device to perform data transfers between the mobile communication device and communication server associated with the at least two different candidate wireless communication networks and performs an evaluation of the at least two different candidate wireless communication networks based on at least one data communication quality parameter.
Patent GB-2431103-A (GB)
Title: Skin foundation composition
Inventor: WAKEFIELD GARETH
IPC: A61Q19/08
Filed: 2005-03-10
Abstract: The cosmetic composition comprises a transition metal and/or lanthanide doped with metal ions that impart optical absorption characteristics on the oxide. Preferably the dopant ions are Manganese (Mn), Vanadium (V) or Chromium (Cr). The metal oxide is preferably zinc (ZnO) or titanium (TiO2). The composition is intended for use as a skin toning or anti-wrinkle agent.
Patent GB-2408932-A (GB)
Title: Control of cancer with annonaceous extracts
Inventor: MCLAUGHLIN JERRY L
IPC: A61K31/341
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A crude extract composition derived from the plant family Annonaceae and the method for producing the crude extract composition. Medicinal benefits of the extract include tumor regression and the reduction of tumor antigen levels.
Patent GB-2412676-A (GB)
Title: Optimising fluid flow characteristics for a roller cone drill bit
Inventor: HOSSAIN SYED
IPC: E21B7/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A drill bit configures hydraulic streams from the bit nozzles 102, 104, 106 for the particular cutting structure to be cleaned based on the cutting structure location and geometry. The projected impingement location for each hydraulic stream projected fluid path is customized for a corresponding roller cone, with each nozzle 102, 104, 106 or nozzle receptacle being individually positioned accordingly to improve cone cleaning. At least two nozzles or nozzle receptacles should differ on the drill bit.
Patent GB-2425853-A (GB)
Title: Presence information and location monitor
Inventor: GARE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A Location or Presence Monitor enables a Providing User to supply visibility in real-time to Requesting Users of their current location, a literal or abstract description of their current location, the communications services available to them at their current location, and their willingness and ability to communicate. The presented location information may be personalised depending upon a User Category assigned by the Providing User to the Requesting User. Requesting Users who submit an enquiry for location information relating to a particular Providing User will see the personalised location information for the Providing User's current location.
Patent GB-2417653-A (GB)
Title: Multicast delivery of program information using session description messages
Inventor: PETERKA PETR
IPC: H04L12/18
Filed: 2005-08-23
Abstract: Program information for at least one stream of digital content is provided to client devices. Session description messages for the multicast streams are generated. Each session description message includes at least one content access parameter, such as digital rights management (DRM) data, channel key identification data associated with a channel of the multicast stream, or data indicative of whether each session description message is associated with a channel, a program or a program segment. Each session description message is signed using a cryptographic key. The session description messages are then multicasted to client devices using a predefined multicast address.
Patent GB-2432119-A (GB)
Title: Aqueous biocidal compositions comprising a nitrogen-containing biocide, a sulfur-containing biocide and an oleophilic carrier
Inventor: SEYMOUR KEITH
IPC: A01N43/26
Filed: 2005-11-10
Abstract: Aqueous biocidal compositions comprising a nitrogen-containing biocide, a sulfur-containing biocide and an oleophilic carrier. The nitrogen-containing biocide is a quaternary ammonium compound. The sulphur-containing biocide comprises a thioazolinone or isothiazolinone. The oleophilic carrier comprises an oleophilic solvent, such as an oleophilic glycol. The preferred glycol is dipropylene glycol. Alternatively the oleophilic carrier may comprise one or more natural or synthetic compounds, preferably aromatic compounds, such as natural oils, natural scents and fragrances. Suitable oleophilic carriers include aromatic aldehydes and ketones such as amyl cinnamic aldehyde, plant oils, such as lavender oil, patchouli oil, peppermint oil and citrus oil, and aromatic alcohols such as citronellol and xyllols.
Patent GB-2432280-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring power levels and neighbour cell selection in geran technology
Inventor: QUIRICO MARCO
IPC: H04Q7/36
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A method of reporting a combination of data samples at the physical layer of a communications network, wherein the data samples are provided over a time period N, and the time period N is divided into M time periods Tj of length k, the method including the following steps: receiving individual data samples xi, determining the time period Tj to which each data sample xi is to contribute; determining M sums Sj of each time period Tj combining the M stored sums Sj to obtain a value of P (power); and reporting the value of P. The invention has its application in neighbour cell selection and monitoring measurements of power levels in GERAN (GSM/EDGE Radio Access Network) technology.
Patent GB-2432635-A (GB)
Title: Magnetised turbofan engine fan blades
Inventor: LEWIS STEPHEN DESMOND
IPC: F04D29/38
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A turbofan engine comprising fan blades 1 each having an insulated copper wire 6 wrapped around them. This wire 6 is then connected to coils of an insulated copper wire embedded in a sleeve 5 which is connected to the fan and the drive 4 of the engine. Inside the sleeve 5 is a spool 3, which has magnets 2 embedded in it, and is connected to the casing of the engine via struts 7. The fan may be attached to the drive of the engine via two or more gears (not shown), and the spool 3 may be attached to the engine using struts 7 in front of the fan or to the rear of the engine. The insulated copper wire 6 which is wrapped around the fan blades 1 may have electricity supplied to it by an auxiliary power unit or an electricity generator built in to the engine to cause magnetisation of the fan blades 1.
Patent GB-2425740-A (GB)
Title: An exhaust treatment device
Inventor: WILLEY RAYMOND L
IPC: F01N3/02
Filed: 2006-05-02
Abstract: An exhaust treatment device 38 for an internal combustion engine 10 is disclosed which contains multiple, parallel channels 72 of a porous material such as cordierite or silicon carbide. Some of the channels 72 of the exhaust treatment device 38 are plugged at an upstream end and other channels remain unplugged. In one embodiment, the substrate has an SCR coating and the engine has a urea supply system but other embodiments using TWC and LNT formulations are possible and several washcoat configurations and other features to encourage cross-flow between the channels 72, diffusion between the channels 72 and adsorption are disclosed herein.
Patent GB-2427196-A (GB)
Title: Matrix resin composition
Inventor: SIMMONS MARTIN
IPC: C08K3/36
Filed: 2006-06-14
Abstract: A matrix resin composition comprising at least one thermoset resin component, such as epoxy, epoxy novalak, cyanate ester, bismaleinide, phenolic, phenol, novalak, vinyl ester, polyester polyamide or benzoxazine, at least one curative component, such as an aliphatic, cycloaliphatic and/or aromatic amine, such as dicyandiamide and at least one inorganic nano-scale particulate, such as silica filled epoxy resin. Also disclosed is an uncured fibre-resin assembly comprising the matrix resin composition; a cured composite material comprising the matrix resin composition, wherein the composite material achieves greater than 300,000 cycles under a flexural load of 850 MPa at 90{C and a method for the preparation of the cured composite material.
Patent GB-2439952-A (GB)
Title: Transporter for roof tiles
Inventor: BOSWELL PAUL
IPC: E04D15/02
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A transporter for transporting roof tiles on a roof has a base <B>6</B> and a back <B>8</B> for supporting the tiles. Wheels 16a or slides and an elongate handle <B>26</B> attached to the back <B>8</B> of the transporter are provided for moving the transporter on the roof. At least one hook <B>24</B> is provided for engaging a roof batten or a scaffold pole to hold the transporter in place. The hook 24 may be provided on an arm <B>18</B> which extends from the transporter in the opposite direction to the handle <B>26.</B> The base <B>6</B> and the handle <B>26</B> extend in opposing directions to each other from the back <B>8.</B>