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Patent GB-2366584-A (GB)
Title: Method for acidizing a subterranean formation
Inventor: CHANG FRANK
IPC: C09K8/72
Filed: 2000-05-10
Abstract: A composition is provided useful in the stimulation of a siliceous clay containing formation to increase production of fluids therefrom wherein the formation contains HCl sensitive minerals and the temperature of the formation ranges from about 80 to about 350 degrees F. The composition has at least an in situ HF-generating source, a boron source capable of reacting with silicates in the formation to form borosilicates therein, and a chelating agent for an ionic aluminum or aluminum containing species in an effective amount to minimize the precipitation of aluminum fluoride and silica gel.
Patent GB-2371851-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle headlamp incorporating indicator lamp
Inventor: DOERING BERTHOLD
IPC: F21V29/15
Filed: 2002-01-28
Abstract: A vehicle headlamp having a projection module 10 comprising a reflector 12 and a lens 14 arranged in its beam path, and a turn signal module 16, arranged to the side of the projection module, comprising a reflector 18, a light source 20 and a lens plate 22 positioned in front of the light source. The longitudinal axis 24 of the light source of the turn signal module extends at an acute angle to the optical axis of the projection module opening towards the rear of the headlamp, such that one portion of the reflector and lens plate of the turn signal module lies within a projection surface of the reflector of the projection module in the direction in which light emerges. A headlight range adjustment control element may be coupled to the projection module which is arranged in the housing of the headlamp on a swivelling bracket (28, figure 2) which incorporates a heat-absorbing and light-shading portion 36 between the projection module and turn signal module.
Patent GB-2386566-A (GB)
Title: Exercise and training apparatus
Inventor: DUDGEON TIMOTHY
IPC: A63B22/02
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: An apparatus for use as an exercise/training machine, eg. for ski, roller skate or inline roller blade training, has a rotatable continuous belt 1 providing a support surface for a user. The belt is driven by leading and trailing rollers 3, 5, and screw jacks 31 are used to incline and decline one roller with respect to the other so that the support surface presents an incline or decline to a user. In a preferred embodiment, the belt 1 is tilted with respect to a plane perpendicular to the plane of belt rotation. The belt is preferably of such a width that it may accommodate two users side by side and of such a length that it is able to support a training ski.
Patent GB-2388623-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable flood control barrier
Inventor: IVORY STEPHEN FREDERICK
IPC: E02B15/04
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A flood control barrier comprises a flexible tubular core 1 having ribs 2 and 3 on the top and bottom, means provided at both ends (4, Fig 2) for connection to adjacent barriers and non-return valves 5 to allow inflation of the core with fluid. The ribs may be of varying heights, sections and densities such that together they provide an effective control to seepage under the barrier. Each barrier may be provided with at least one non-return valve to allow fluid inlet and at least one non-return valve to allow the outlet of air, during inflation. A number of flood barriers may be stacked on top each another.
Patent GB-2390092-A (GB)
Title: Silane hydrolysis with rare earth metal catalysts
Inventor: TORRY SIMON ANDREW
IPC: C07F7/08
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A process for silane hydrolysis, having a good degree of control of reaction rate and presenting mild conditions, comprises reacting together a silane having at least one hydrolysable group with water in the presence of a catalyst comprising a rare earth metal salt with a non-nucleophilic ligand. The ligand is selected from trifluoromethanesulfonate, perchlorate, oxalate, acetate and other alkanoate having a chain length of from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, hexafluoroacetylacetonate and acetylacetonate, with triflate as the preferred ligand. The rare earth metal is preferably a lanthanide, especially lanthanum, praseodymium, neodymium, samarium, europium, gadolinium, dysprosium, erbium, thulium or ytterbium. The hydrolysis product may be used in surface treatments of materials having a superficial oxide or hydroxide layer; in one aspect the hydrolysis is carried out in the presence of the surface to be treated. The process is also useful in the production of silicon-based gels such as solvogels and alcogels.
Patent GB-2378384-A (GB)
Title: Herbal formulation
Inventor: RANJITSINH SOLANKI
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation which comprises a mixture of the following seven herbs: Tinospora cordifolia, Aloa vera (Aloa barbedensis), Curcuma longa, Withania somnifera, Achyranthus aspera, Ocimum sanctum and picorrhiza kurroa, or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from those herbs or chemically synthesised. The herbal formulation of the invention is effective for the treatment of cancer, in particular haematological malignancies.
Patent GB-2373688-A (GB)
Title: Location of subscriber terminal in packet-switched radio system
Inventor: VAENTTINEN VEIJO
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a packet-switched radio system and to a method of performing a function of the subscriber terminal location service in a packet-switched radio system. The method comprises the (302) subscriber terminal transmitting a request message for location service to the core network of the radio system via the radio system; (304) performing at least one function of the location service required in the request message; (306) the core network transmitting a response message to the subscriber terminal via the radio network.
Patent GB-2381348-A (GB)
Title: Electronic commerce system using a unique product ID number
Inventor: GOLDSTEIN TIM
IPC: G06Q20/10
Filed: 2002-08-15
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and data structure for facilitating electronic commerce using a product having a unique identifier. The method involves providing an account number that is associated with the product identifier for enabling a commercial transaction. The apparatus comprises a product having a unique identifier, and a computing unit for providing an account number that is associated with the product identifier for enabling a commercial transaction. Also disclosed is a data file embodied in a computer-readable medium comprising an identifier segment comprising information corresponding to a representation of a product identifier, and an account number segment comprising information corresponding to a representation of an account number (432,528) for enabling a commercial transaction.
Patent GB-2376907-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cutting holes in munitions
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: B24C3/04
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: An apparatus for cutting into a cylindrical munition, comprising a cutting head (64) and means for moving the cutting head relative to the surface of the munition. The means for moving the cutting head constrain the cutting head to follow a linear path in one direction, to be positioned in use parallel to the axis of the munition, and in an arcuate path in the plane normal to the first direction to follow the contour of the munition.
Patent GB-2383134-A (GB)
Title: Capacitive sensing and data input device power management
Inventor: CASEBOLT MARK W
IPC: G06F3/038
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: Capacitive proximity sensing is carried out by detecting a relative change in the capacitance of a "scoop" capacitor (181) formed by a conductor and a surrounding ground plane. The conductor may be a plate provided in the form of an adhesive label printed with conductive ink. Charge is transferred between the "scoop" capacitor and a relatively large "bucket" capacitor (183), and a voltage of the bucket capacitor is applied to an input threshold switch. A state transition of the input threshold switch is detected and a value (TouchVal) indicative of a number of cycles of charge transfer required to reach the state transition is determined. The presence or absence of an object or body portion in close proximity to or contact with a device can be determined by comparing TouchVal with a predetermined threshold value (TouchOff). TouchOff can be adjusted to take into account environmentally induced (non-touch related) changes in the capacitance of the scoop capacitor. Power management is provided in a user operated data input device utilizing proximity sensing.
Patent GB-2392895-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic conveyor control system
Inventor: BLACKMORE DONALD IAN
IPC: B65G53/66
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A control system comprises a pressure sensor and valve 13 control means 21. This system may be suitable for use with a pneumatic conveyor to control a flow of granular material. Also disclosed is a control device 21 comprising a pressure sensor and an output signal. This may also be used in a pneumatic conveyor to control a flow of granular material. Further disclosed is a pneumatic conveyor control method with pressure monitoring and material flow control 21. The first system described may further comprise an inlet 18, and hopper 19. The valve 13 may be a rotary valve 13. The first system, and possibly the others, may be used to detect the onset of blocking of a granular material, or an over pressure condition, and to adjust flow to overcome this state. Continuous adjustment may be possible.
Patent GB-2384363-A (GB)
Title: Method of actuating a high power micromachined switch
Inventor: WONG MARVIN GLENN
IPC: H01P1/12
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: An electrostatically actuated MEMS switch 100 has fixed signal path plate 170 attached to a substrate 120 and movable signal path plate 150 attached to a deflecting beam 130 which can be a cantilever or fixed at both ends. To close the signal path, charge applied to actuator plate 160 on substrate 120 attracts plate 140 attached to beam 130, causing deflection of the beam and capacitative coupling via dielectric pad 180 between signal path plates, owing to their increased proximity. A solid state switch connected in parallel with the MEMS switch (fig. 3: 300) is used to open MEMS switch 100. The solid state switch has high power handling capacity but low capacitance so as to not appreciably effect the signal transmission whereas MEMS switch has good signal transmission. To open the switch, the solid state switch is closed; the voltage between plates 140 and 160 is removed allowing the beam to return to its undeflected position; and the solid switch is then turned off.
Patent GB-2385272-A (GB)
Title: Method of sterilising an article
Inventor: HENLY STEPHEN RODGER
IPC: A61L2/18
Filed: 2003-01-06
Abstract: A method of sterilising an instrument for use in surgery and the like in which the method comprises immersing said instrument into a boiling liquid or saturated vapour thereof having a boiling point in the range 120{C to 160{C at atmospheric pressure, said saturated vapour may or may not be created under pressure or under vacuum and said liquid comprising one or more hydrofluoroethers, hydrofluoropolyethers or a composition of one or more hydrofluoroethers or hydrofluoropolyethers.
Patent GB-2399541-A (GB)
Title: Production of nanoparticulate thin films
Inventor: PERRY MIKE
IPC: H01F1/00
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A method of forming a magnetic recording device having a film of magnetisable nanoparticles, which comprises preparing a suspension of magnetisable nanoparticles in a carrier fluid and depositing said fluid suspension onto a substrate surface as droplets having a volume less than about 1nl to form said film of magnetisable nanoparticles as a dry residue of the deposited fluid suspension. The invention also broadly relates to methods of forming magnetisable, inorganic and protein films.
Patent GB-2384270-A (GB)
Title: A restrictor device
Inventor: SULLIVAN KEVIN FRANCIS
IPC: E05C9/00
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A restrictor device tor restricting the opening of hinged windows has an arm (11) which is pivotally mounted (15) to a frame mounting plate (16). This arm (11) is pivotally coupled (13) to a second arm (12) releaseably engaged with a pin (23) which is mounted to a locking bar of a multipoint locking arrangement. An operating mechanism connected to the locking bar is restrictable in operation so that the locking bar can only move the pin (23) to a position (23"). Thus as the window sash is opened the arms (11) and (12) articulate to form a restrictor. However, if the operating mechanism is released to move the locking bar further the pin can move to position (23') whereupon pin (23) releases from slot (21) so that unrestricted opening movement of the window can occur.
Patent GB-2401831-A (GB)
Title: A propulsion system for an amphibious vehicle
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 10, which may plane on water, has a propulsion system comprising prime mover 20, power transmission means 30, marine propulsion means 40, and land propulsion means 50. Vehicle 10 is operable in marine mode or land mode. Common controls are used on land and water; the steering control travel may be the same in each mode. Power is transmitted to the marine propulsion means in marine mode; and to both marine and land propulsion means in land mode. The power transmission ratio between land and marine propulsion means may be variable in land mode. A propulsion control means 60 may comprise electronic processing means and/or electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, or electromechanical actuation devices, or any combination thereof. Prime mover 20 may comprise an internal combustion engine; an electric motor; a fuel cell; a hybrid engine; or any combination thereof. The transmission means may be mechanical, electric, or hydraulic.
Patent GB-2389950-A (GB)
Title: Pre-payment of the supply of goods or utilities using codes
Inventor: KOSIR ALES
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: To obtain goods or services, e.g. electricity or gas, from a dispenser (such as a meter) 2 a consumer enters a pre-payment alphanumeric code 3 provided by a supplier 1. To ensure security against misuse the code 3 includes data 17 concerning information relating to at least one previous, already consumed and billed, period relating to the same consumer or to a previous consumer on the same dispenser 2. The supplier and/or dispenser also store data relating to billing, charges etc. The code system also allows a supplier to be able to transfer a consumer an associated data to a new dispenser.
Patent GB-2389906-A (GB)
Title: Determination of level of immunoglobulin modification
Inventor: PETYAEV IVAN MIKHAILOVICH
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2002-02-15
Abstract: A method for determining the risk of an individual of suffering from inflammation, opportunistic infection or disruption of immunoglobulin metabolism, comprising (a) determining the level of fragmentation or modification of Fc function of immunoglobulins in a sample taken from the individual and (b) determining thereby the risk of inflammation, impaired immune response or opportunistic infection. The invention also provides the use of a trypsin inhibitor in the manufacture of a medicament for use in the treatment or prevention of a disorder associated with elevated trypsin activity which is correlated with IgG fragmentation or modification.
Patent GB-2393296-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for active memory bus peripheral control utilizing address call sequencing
Inventor: RUEHLE MIKE
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: A system and method for peripheral control. The present invention relates to utilizing device address call sequencing for control of active memory bus peripheral devices. To prevent problems inherent with triggering events in active memory bus peripherals, such as are associated with error correction means, and to minimize pin usage, a system and method are provided to utilize memory address call sequencing of other devices to trigger such events.
Patent GB-2409705-A (GB)
Title: Latch wtih environmentally protected portion
Inventor: SPURR NIGEL VICTOR
IPC: E05B65/32
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A latch mechanism includes a latch plate and a latching element attached to the latch plate, a pawl engages the latching and an enclosure protects a portion of the latching mechanism from contaminants in the environment. A particular embodiment comprises: a bifurcate latch 120 pivotally attached to a latch plate 110 at 124; toggle link 130 pivotally attached at 134 to latch plate 110; a first pawl 140 capable of retaining the bifurcate latch 120 and pivotally attached at 144 to toggle link 130; a second pawl 160 pivotally attached to latch plate 110 and capable of engaging the toggle link 130 via arm 1130 which rotates with the toggle link 130; and enclosure 1110. Toggle link 130 and arm 1130 are connecting by a shaft (not shown) which can be sealed by a gasket where it passes through the enclosure. The contaminant free interface of the first pawl 140 and bifurcate latch 120 reduces the release force of the latch. A further embodiment shown in figure 12 provides a sealed environment for the interface between the second pawl and the toggle link. An independent claim is included for a method of controlling the release force of a latch mechanism.
Patent GB-2398177-A (GB)
Title: Inductor with a resistive termination
Inventor: ARNETT DAVID W
IPC: H01F27/40
Filed: 2004-01-07
Abstract: An electronic component 100 with a resistive termination comprises at least one conductive element 104 including a resistive element 104B situated in an insulating matrix 102. The conductive element 104 may include a number of conductive elements 104A, 104C - H and at least one resistive element 104B interconnected between external electrodes 106A, 106B. The electronic component 100 may be an inductive noise filter with ferrite or ceramic material as the insulating matrix 102. The ferrite material may be selected to obtain a desired resistive or inductive impedance over a given frequency range. Also claimed is an inductor comprising one or more elements within an insulating matrix arranged to provide both high frequency current blocking and low frequency impedance matching.
Patent GB-2411362-A (GB)
Title: Emergency evacuation apparatus for a bed ridden person
Inventor: HOWITT KEVIN
IPC: A61G7/015
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: The invention provides an emergency evacuation apparatus for removing a bed-ridden person from a bed in an emergency situation. The apparatus includes a base tray 11 having at least one transverse fold line 12 to allow the base tray to bend as two or more panels 13. This apparatus is therefore suitable for use with a modem adjustable bed which can be electrically or manually operated to adjust the profile of the mattress to provide better ergonomic support for the person lying on the bed. The base tray 11 also has mechanical locking means 20 operable between an unlocked condition where the base tray 11 can bend along the transverse fold line 12 and a locked condition where the base tray 11 is unable to bend along the transverse fold line. The mechanical locking means 20 also provides the base tray 11 with sufficient longitudinal rigidity to support the weight of an adult person.
Patent GB-2412223-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying light filters and busbars to a display substrate
Inventor: RUDIN JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G02B5/20
Filed: 2004-03-20
Abstract: A method of applying to a display substrate (13) light filters (91 10, 11) and addressing busbars (8) in a defined alignment relative to each other comprises: ```forming said light filters (9, 10, 11) and said busbars (8) on a surface of a transfer carrier (1); ```adhering said light filters (9, 10, 11) and said busbars (8) to said display substrate (13); and ```removing said transfer carrier (1).
Patent GB-2412871-A (GB)
Title: Piezoelectric device for emitting fragrances or insecticides
Inventor: BURSTALL OLIVER
IPC: B05B17/00
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A frangrance dispensing device 24 comprises a container 12 filled with a fragrance fluid 14 which is transported out of the container by a wick 26a, 26b. The wick contacts an electromechanical vibration section (18, 20). The wick comprises an upper section 26a and a lower section 26b, the upper section being compliant with respect to the lower section. The lower section is made from a hard sintered polyethylene foam, while the upper section takes the form of a soft cap comprising a melamine foam. The electromechanical vibration section comprises a perforated membrane 18 which carries an annular piezoelectric crystal (20, Fig. 3). The crystal is used to cause the membrane to vibrate. The membrane is in contact with the upper section of the wick, and the vibration section is operable to cause a plurality of fluid droplets to form for dispersal. The device may also be used to emit insecticides.
Patent GB-2414466-A (GB)
Title: Combined soap and air freshener dispenser
Inventor: PATEL ABDUL EBRAHIM
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A combined soap and air freshener dispenser includes a mounting base (9) with mounting means (3). The mounting base (9) may be arranged to be releasably attached to a support (11) thereby to mount the dispenser on the support (11).
Patent GB-2403110-A (GB)
Title: Connecting a client device to a server device
Inventor: MCDOWALL IAN
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: In an implementation of the invention, services installed on a computing device register their published name, which conforms to a structured naming convention, such as reversed domain information, with a 'service broker' on that device. The service broker uses a single well-known port number address. When an external client, connected to the computing device that has a service broker, wants to use a service on that computing device, it sends a message to the service broker using the well known port number. The message specifies the name of the desired server and requests that the service broker inform it of the appropriate connection point (e.g. port number) to use. There is no dependency on port numbers or unstructured and arbitrary naming conventions.
Patent GB-2415646-A (GB)
Title: Masking tape
Inventor: LISHAK ROZ
IPC: C09J7/20
Filed: 2004-06-28
Abstract: A masking tape having removable or pre-removed sections, to allow a shape to be easily masked out for DIY craft purposes. The masking tape has an adhesive side and a pair of substantially parallel edges. The tape incorporates at least one line of mechanical weakness which defines a shape lying between the edges. The line of mechanical weakness may be broken to allow part of the tape to be removed to provide an aperture through the tape, to mask out an area on a surface. The line or lines of mechanical weakness formed on the tape is arranged to define enclosed shapes or continuous parallel lines, to enable a user of the tape to selectively break lines of mechanical weakness and choose which areas of the tape are to be removed in order to mask out a pattern whose shape is chosen by the user.
Patent GB-2404564-A (GB)
Title: Tufted foam insole and tufted footwear
Inventor: MICK TODD MURRAY
IPC: A43B13/38
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The present invention provides for a tufted foam insole 12 for use in slippers or other footwear. The present invention also provides for tufted footwear. A plurality of tufts 14 in a foam pad provide for a firm but yet cushy feel to a user's foot. Claims relate to the insole 12, a slipper comprising the insole, a method for manufacturing the insole and a method for manufacturing the slipper. A heel 26 and arch-cushion 28 may be included in the slipper.