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Patent GB-2367433-A (GB)
Title: Earth connector for pipes
Inventor: ROBINSON CLIVE DICKSON
IPC: H01R4/64
Filed: 2000-09-27
Abstract: An earth connector for pipes comprises a body 101, 102 which receives an earth electrical connection and an adjustable strap 112 which adjustably fastens the body in electrical connection with a pipe. The body includes fixing teeth 106 which prevent movement to the body relative to the pipe. The two body parts 101, 102 are interconnected by an adjustable fastener 114 which can constrain an earthed conductor 113 between the two parts 101, 102. Spread resistance means comprising a pair of wing members 104 are urged towards the pipe by strap 112.
Patent GB-2365623-A (GB)
Title: A wafer cassette mechanism for use in a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus
Inventor: KYOUNO TAKASHI
IPC: H01L21/673
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A wafer cassette mechanism (1a) comprises a plurality of wafer trays (2) each storing a single wafer (41); a supporting mechanism (5, 4) for mechanically supporting the wafer trays wherein adjacent trays may be in direct contact with each other, the supporting mechanism adjusting a level of the wafer trays; and a locking mechanism (7) for locking selected ones of the wafer trays (2) so that a target one of the trays is distanced from adjacent underlying and overlying wafer trays and a wafer is movable by blade (17). The cassette mechanism (1a) provides a more compact wafer stack resulting in a smaller vacuum chamber (12) required in the wafer manufacturing apparatus it is used in.
Patent GB-2361901-A (GB)
Title: A system for preventing unauthorised movement of a vehicle
Inventor: ELLIOT PETER
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2001-05-03
Abstract: A security apparatus for hindering unauthorised movement of a vehicle, such as a caravan, comprises an actuator (6) for raising or lowering a levelling leg (4 in Fig. 1) of the vehicle and a brace (8) for imparting motion to the actuator. The actuator (6) and brace (8) are provided with complimentary unique patterns of female and male parts (10a, 10b, 10c, 12a, 12b, 12c) for mating together such that only that motion means is able to operate the actuator.
Patent GB-2375105-A (GB)
Title: Water disinfection knitted matrix
Inventor: BREBNER GRAHAM COLIN
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 2001-05-05
Abstract: A water disinfection/filtration media comprising a knitted mesh of silver and copper wire. The wires may be silver-plated copper. Optionally the silver-plated copper wires and other wires with known bacteriacidal properties, e.g. zinc can be knitted together to provide a considerable surface area with an open matrix.
Patent GB-2377852-A (GB)
Title: Fast data transmission between communication devices
Inventor: WANG SHUN-PING
IPC: H04W40/00
Filed: 2001-07-18
Abstract: A fast data transmission mechanism comprises a data transmission software in a memory of each of communication devices and a data transmission interface in each device respectively for establishing a connection between the devices through at least one signal line and effecting a data transmission therebetween wherein in transmitting data from one device to the other remote one, the data transmission software divides data into a plurality of units each having a predetermined size, the units are individually transmitted to the other device through the signal line, and the other device transmits the units through a wireless communication; and in receiving data, the data transmission software in the device receives the units sent from the remote other device, the received units are sent to one of the devices through the signal line, and the data transmission software in the device regroups the units to recover as an original data. The transmitter may be the master, defining how data transmission occurs. Each data unit preferably has a unique ID to aid regrouping of received data units. If the data to be transmitted is small in size, it may not be divided. Preferably mobile phones are used, the data units not exceeding a limit set by the relevant mobile phone protocol.
Patent GB-2383695-A (GB)
Title: 12-pulse ac to dc converter with automatic minimisation of total harmonic distortion
Inventor: FARRER WALTER
IPC: H02M7/48
Filed: 2001-09-17
Abstract: The open-circuit dc difference voltage of two standard 3-phase converters 1 fed from 30 degree displaced transformer-derived supply voltages together with the voltage developed by an "Automatic Voltage Compensation Circuit" 10 in series with each of the two 6-pulse converters, is impressed back onto the supply transformer winding inductance's. This produces complimentary current variation in the two bridges, during each 30 degree period between bridge firings, whilst the sum of the currents is constant at the dc load value. The "Automatic Voltage Compensation Circuits" adjusts its voltage until the current variation is equal to the dc load current value such that commutations in both bridge's always occur when the current is at zero, or a low value. Such operation results in very low distortion of the current drawn from the utility supply. Careful selection of the transformer reactance allows a more simple construction of the switches associated with the Automatic Voltage Compensation Circuit.
Patent GB-2363653-A (GB)
Title: A method for gravity and magnetic data inversion using vector and tensor data with seismic imaging and geopressure prediction for oil gas and mineral explorat
Inventor: HUFFMAN ALAN ROYCE
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A method for modeling geological structures includes obtaining seismic data, (12), and using this data to derive an initial density model, (14). Potential field data is used to update the initial geophysical model by an inversion process using vector or tensor components of gravity or magnetic data, (46). Potential field data is used to derive the lower boundary of the anomalous density zones by using an inversion process derived from the initial model of the top topographic or bathymetric surface with the 2D or 3D density model including any zones of anomalous density, (44). The final density model from the inversion may be further refined using the seismic data in conjunction with the model obtained by inversion of the potential fields data. The model data are integrated two or three dimensions to determine an overburden stress for the subsurface that includes a proper treatment of the anomalous density zone. The seismic data can be processed in depth or time using the density model from the inversion to improve the quality of the velocity information adjacent to the anomalous bodies. The velocity measurements are used to determine the effective stress and the fluid pressure is obtained as the difference between the overburden stress and the effective stress.
Patent GB-2381869-A (GB)
Title: Sensor arrangement
Inventor: MAENNLE ERIK
IPC: G01D5/165
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: A linear sensor in which a first slider is connected to a second slider by a shaft. The movement of the first slider causes the second slider to move in response. The second slider is connected to a track potentiometer such that the resistance of the potentiometer varies with the movement of the first slider.
Patent GB-2383907-A (GB)
Title: A merged class D audio amplifier and power supply
Inventor: STAINES JUSTIN NOEL
IPC: H03F3/393
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: This high efficiency Class D audio amplifier and power supply uses the pulse width modulation of the audio signal 16 to control the power supply 19. A preferred topology here employed is a fly-back mode where the unregulated power supply either from the rectified mains AC (primary) 4 or from an isolated secondary power supply (secondary). Here the primary AC mains 1 is switched. The PWM of the on-line switching circuit is controlled through an optical isolator 22 by the digital or analogue audio input from the source requiring amplification 16. On the secondary side of the on-line switcher, the resultant signal is then passed through a Low Pass Filter 10, 11 and 12. Any feedback information which needs to be fed back to the switching control circuitry, can be done so either from a tertiary winding 7, or if greater accuracy is required, through data passed to by circuitry in the Low Pass Filter 10 and 14. In addition the tertiary winding can provide a power supply 24 for other low current electronics or mechanics. Boost or Cuk converters may be used.
Patent GB-2368868-A (GB)
Title: Method of hanging tubulars involving tubular expansion
Inventor: BAILEY GARY L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A method of hanging a liner (14) within a casing (10), involves placing the liner (14) in overlapping relationship with the casing (10). A spacer (16) may be located between the liner (14) and casing (10), such that when the liner (14) is expanded, the spacer (16) is also expanded. The liner (14) is expanded beyond the yield point, such that it, or the spacer (16), engages the inside of the casing (10), thereby stressing the casing (10) within its elastic limits. The assembly then contracts to form a tight structural support and a high pressure seal between the casing (10) and the liner (14). Expansion of the assembly is accomplished by a hydraulic ram (32, fig 5B) and an expandible collet assembly (fig 5A).
Patent GB-2373480-A (GB)
Title: Electrophotographic printer media preconditioning
Inventor: JACOB STEVE A
IPC: G03G15/00
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: Electrophotographic printers 10A are provided with a roller type, sheet pretreatment device 54/56 for providing successive sheets 28 with substantially the same moisture content and, hence, substantially the same electrostatic properties.
Patent GB-2370795-A (GB)
Title: A process for removing pyrophoric catalyst
Inventor: TULLY WILLIAM
IPC: B01D29/13
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: A batch process for carrying out a hydrogenation reaction comprises mixing a pyrophoric catalyst with reactants and solvents to form a reaction mixture in a reaction vessel. Hydrogen is added to the reaction vessel. After hydrogenation, the desired hydrogenation product is removed from the reaction vessel and the pyrophoric catalyst-rich material from the reaction vessel is delivered to a pressure filter. Water is added to the pyrophoric catalyst-rich material in the filter and the spent pyrophoric material is removed from the pressure filter in a water wet form.
Patent GB-2382794-A (GB)
Title: Band saw for spinal column removal
Inventor: POLE ANDREW LAWRENCE
IPC: A22B5/20
Filed: 2002-05-20
Abstract: A band saw for separating at least part of the spinal column from an animal carcass comprises an endless saw band 6 mounted to a support 5 for cyclic movement along a closed path. The support is constructed such that part of the material being cut can pass through the region defined within the cyclic path of the saw band. Depth limiting means are provided having at least one shoulder or projection adjacent cutting teeth 16 of the saw band which is blunt and shorter than the cutting teeth. Preferably the depth limiting means comprises teeth 17 have a form substantially similar to the cutting teeth. A lubricating oil channel (14, fig 4) may be provided, along with a pump that supplies oil or water to the lubricating channel.
Patent GB-2380837-A (GB)
Title: Integration testing for network peripheral devices
Inventor: BALLUFF JEFFREY A
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for generating and performing custom peripheral device integration tests on a network. A method for developing a peripheral device integration test suite entails performing the following steps: developing a set of generic tests designed to exercise the various functions of a particular peripheral device auditing a network where the peripheral device is designated for installation and applying parameters responsive to the audit to the set of generic tests. Another method contains the following steps: developing a knowledge base associated with a peripheral device of interest monitoring a customer's administration and configuration of the peripheral device, and applying parameters collected during the monitoring step to the knowledge base to generate an expected performance measure associated with the peripheral device. The methods may be implemented by a peripheral device integration test system having a processor 312, an execution memory device 314, a network interface 315, an input device 332, 334, 336 and an output device 331, 335.
Patent GB-2377962-A (GB)
Title: Removable nonmetallic bridge plug or packer
Inventor: MCMAHAN MICHAEL EDDIE
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A substantially nonmetallic packer or bridge plug for a downhole tubular comprises a nonmetallic mandrel (16), a sealing element (94), slips (36) movable on a cone (40) between a retracted and set position, and a locking member (48) to hold the slip in its set position with the sealing element compressed against the tubular, where the locking member has a gripping surface, fig 5, which slides with respect to the mandrel in a first direction and subsequently penetrates an outer surface of the mandrel to hold the slip in the expanded position. The slips may comprise an initial ring structure, fig 4, to hold them in relative position to each other which breaks as they advance on the cone. A nonmetallic anti-extrusion assembly, figs 12, 13, such as nested split rings or bevelled rings, may be included which expands to the tubular. The mandrel (16) may include an extending segment to allow one mandrel to drop and lock into another mandrel to facilitate drilling out of the packer. A metallic setting tool may be used to set the slips and compress the sealing element, which is releasable from the mandrel for retrieval.
Patent GB-2395136-A (GB)
Title: A three dimensional board game
Inventor: MURPHY JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2002-11-07
Abstract: A three dimensional board game for two players comprises a base divided by an upright structure. On each side of the base is a board with squares marked out and instructions on each square. The players move counters from square to square using a dice, and obey the instructions on each square. The upright structure contains two arrays of shelves, each facing one of the players. On the reverse of each shelf is a button. Each player places twelve crystals on the shelves: when instructed to do so a player presses a button. If the shelf is occupied by a crystal it is pushed onto a collecting ramp and falls to the base of the board. The game ends when all twelve crystals are found.
Patent GB-2379933-A (GB)
Title: Selection system for phagemids using proteolytically sensitive helper phage
Inventor: RIECHMANN LUTZ
IPC: C12N15/62
Filed: 1999-05-13
Abstract: A method for effecting helper phage rescue of a phagemid comprising a fusion polypeptide to form progeny bacteriophage wherein <SL> <LI>(a) the helper phage encodes a viral coat protein comprising a protease sensitive cleavage site <LI>(b) the phagemid comprises a fusion polypeptide <LI>(c) the progeny phage are exposed to a protease capable of cleaving the proteolytically cleavable site such that the cleavage of the protein derived from the helper phage impairs its ability to mediate infection and <LI>(d) the progeny are propagated by infection. </SL> The helper phage has the protease sensitive site within p3 coat protein and is the filamentous bacteriophage M13, fd or a related species.
Patent GB-2385087-A (GB)
Title: A glazing support
Inventor: KENNY SIMON JOSEPH
IPC: E06B3/54
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A glazing support <B>1</B> for suspended glazing panels comprises a boss <B>6</B> having a central through hole <B>7</B> for mounting the glazing support <B>1</B> to a structural support <B>10</B> and at least one outer foot <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B> for attachment to a glazing panel. A support arm <B>11</B> extends between the boss <B>6</B> and each outer foot <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B>. The boss <B>6</B> has at least one spigot or socket <B>30</B> which engages a corresponding socket or spigot on a boss engaging end of a support arm <B>11</B>. The or each outer foot <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B> has a spigot or socket <B>61</B> which engages a corresponding socket or spigot on a foot engaging end of a support arm <B>11</B>. The support arm <B>11</B> is bonded to the foot <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B> and/or the boss <B>6</B>. The glazing support <B>1</B> may comprise between one and four outer feet <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B> and corresponding support arms <B>11</B>. Sockets may be provided in both the boss <B>6</B> and the outer foot or feet <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B>. A vent hole <B>50, 70</B> may be provided leading from each socket of the boss <B>6</B> and the outer foot or feet <B>15, 16, 17, 18</B> to allow for escape of air when an adhesive coated spigot of the support arm <B>11</B> is inserted. A method for manufacturing such a glazing support <B>1</B> is also described.
Patent GB-2387050-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring an operating parameter of an electrical machine tool.
Inventor: FIEBIG ARNIM
IPC: H02P29/02
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: Apparatus and method for monitoring the operation of an electrical machine. A sensor 16,20 captures an operating parameter of load 14 and/or power supply 10, and connects or disconnects the power supply to/from the load depending on the value of the sensed parameter. The device preferably includes comparators 18,22 for comparing the value of the sensed parameter with specified maximum and minimum limits. Two or more sensors and respective comparators may be used, for example, one sensor/comparator 20,22 may be used to monitor the temperature of the power supply 10 and another 16,18 to monitor the temperature of the load 14. Power is disconnected if either of the sensors detects values falling outside acceptable limits. The monitoring device is preferably for use with battery-operated hand-held machine tools.
Patent GB-2383872-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for controlling usage and protecting against copying of digital multimedia content and associated players/readers
Inventor: XU CHANGSHENG
IPC: G06F21/10
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: The present invention presents a method and system for controlling usage and protecting against copying of digital multimedia content (such as audio, video, image, and document) and their associated players or readers. The system is arranged so that digital content and their players or readers that are installed in one computer or device cannot be used if they are copied to another computer or device. The system may also be arranged so that duplicated digital content is not usable in the same computer or device. Usage data associated with each item of digital content may restrict the running time during which the content can be used and may be updated automatically after each usage of the content. The content may not be accessible if its permitted usage has expired.
Patent GB-2390223-A (GB)
Title: Capacitor for a semiconductor device and method of manufacture
Inventor: THOMAS SYLVIA W
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A capacitor 25 is formed entirely within a metallization layer of a damascene interconnect structure which includes a semiconductor device 16. A trench (fig 2: 22) is formed in the dielectric material of the metallization layer (fig 2:13). A first capacitor electrode 26 is formed within the recess in electrical contact with the component 16 in the layer. An insulator layer 30 is formed over the first electrode, then a second capacitor electrode 27 is formed over the insulator layer. The capacitor layers are conformally deposited within the trench. A second device component may be placed in electrical contact with the second electrode.
Patent GB-2397960-A (GB)
Title: Domestic security system
Inventor: ZHANG JIAN
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a visual domestic safeguard system and the method for realtime monitoring and transmission. The object of the invention is that the said system is a host-slave system interconnected in wireless communication mode, which performs real-time detection on mobile objects and records them automatically. The visual domestic safeguard system includes a host and several slaves the slave is mainly used to obtain video signals while the principal function of the host is to transmit signals to a server through communication networks. In the slave, digital video signals are processed with static/mobile image coding algorithm, encryption algorithm and video moving object detection algorithm, and later transferred to host after image compression; the received compressed video and audio signals are displayed directly or stored after decryption decompression and video coding process, or sent to the server of the domestic safeguard system, and later transmitted to MMS mobile phones, e-mailbox or hand-held devices. The invention could perform real-time image monitoring and transmission from several sites.
Patent GB-2404153-A (GB)
Title: An absorbable pant liner for young children
Inventor: HAMPSHIRE DENISE
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: An absorbable sanitary article for use as a pant liner specifically for young children or toddlers when the child is toilet training. The liner has an adhesive strip <B>1</B> on the back which is covered, prior to use with a release paper <B>2</B>. The liners may be patterned with designs which would appeal, separately, to girls or boys.
Patent GB-2388107-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum feeder for imaging device
Inventor: BURNS ROLAND JOHN
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A feeder system has a vacuum head 8 connected to a shaft 4 via a beam 2 so that it is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The head is moved by a driver and is also movable parallel to the axis. The media is moved from an output region 12 to an imaging region 16 and then onto an output region 14. The vacuum is provided by a vacuum system which may include a bellows and an exhaust valve with a toggle activator switch.
Patent GB-2404655-A (GB)
Title: Water purifying apparatus
Inventor: CHU YI-CHIN
IPC: C02F9/00
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A water purifying apparatus includes a casing 1 having a side seat 13 on each of two sides thereof. At least one of the side seats has a screw hole 19 in a top thereof. A further screw hole 17 is defined in a top of the casing. A faucet 14, 15 is selectively coupled to one of the screw holes the remaining screw hole(s) being covered. A water-treating unit 2, a mineralizing/biochemical module 23, and a magnetizing module 25 are mounted in the casing for treating water.
Patent GB-2406463-A (GB)
Title: Method of receiving email by electronic communication device
Inventor: LAI CHENG-SHING
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2003-09-27
Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of receiving email by electronic communication device, which uses a mail server 1 to connect to at least one electronic communication device 3 via a network 2 and store at least one notice condition. Such notice condition corresponds to an electronic device; if such mail server discovers a new mail, the mail server will determine whether or not the mail matches the notice condition. If the email is determined as one matching with the notice condition, then the mail server will find out the corresponding electronic communication device according to the notice condition, and send out a notice message to the corresponding electronic communication device. The notice message allows users to know that a new email is stored in the mail server.
Patent GB-2392356-A (GB)
Title: Home network system and method for exchanging standards in the same
Inventor: LEE KOON-SEOK
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-04-10
Abstract: A home network system and a method for exchanging standards of the same are disclosed. The home network system includes a first electric home appliance group operated as a first operation system; a second electric home appliance group operated as a second operation system; and an exchanging part for exchanging standards between the first electric home appliance group and the second electric home appliance group so as to control appliances of the second electric home appliance group in the first electric home appliance group or to monitor an operational state of the second electric home appliance group in the first electric home appliance.