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Patent CH-497876-A (CH)
Title: Card reinforced foam seating
Inventor: CHARLES FOSTER MASON
IPC: A47C5/12
Filed: 1968-07-26
Abstract: Resilient seating units formed from a unit or assembly of shaped blocks of (polyurethane) foam, esp. when blocks of different hardnesses are used together and esp. when simple reinforcing elements of rigid card are also incorporated. The preferred reinforcement is a uniform section formed from folded or edge-bonded plane card having a narrow base width and filledd with a (rigid) foam plastic. Construction of domestic or esp. vehicle seats from card reinforced shaped foam blocks mounted if necessary on a metal base plate fitted with castors, runners or anchorage points as desired. Lightweight/ease of construction/safety offered by use of a stiff card reinforcement which will crumple in a shock-absorbent fashion.
Patent CH-504469-A (CH)
Title: (A) Cmpds. (I) R1=H, halogen, CF3, CN, (1-4C) alkanoyl, (1-4C) alkoxy or (1-4C) alkyl-S-. R2=H or Me R3 and R4=(1-4C) alkyl, or together with
Inventor: JUCKER ERNST DR
IPC: C07D211/48
Filed: 1967-03-08
Abstract: (A) Cmpds. (I) R1=H, halogen, CF3, CN, (1-4C) alkanoyl, (1-4C) alkoxy or (1-4C) alkyl-S-. R2=H or Me R3 and R4=(1-4C) alkyl, or together with N, form, a pyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine, or N-methyl-piperazine residue. R5=H or R3=(1-4C) alkyl, and R4 and R5 together= -(CH2)2- (B) Acid addn. salts of (I) (C) Cmpds. (III) to (VII) X=Cl, Br, I, or SO3R7 (R7=alkyl or aryl). X1=Cl, Br, or I. R6=(1-3C) alkyl (I) and (II) Sedatives and neuroleptics, with hypotensive, antihypotensive, "bradycardia" and/or analgesic properties. Dose: 10-500 mg/day. (III)-(VII) Intermediates for (I) and (II).
Patent GB-2358788-A (GB)
Title: A liquid heating device with visual temperature indication means.
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: A47J27/212
Filed: 2000-02-03
Abstract: A liquid heating device, such as a kettle or hot water jug, having visual temperature indication means in the form of a series of light emitters which are arranged to be lit progressively as liquid is heated in the appliance. The appliance is provided with a thick film heating element having positive temperature coefficient resistor (PTCR) portions which develop varying voltages as the heating element heats up in use, and these voltages are used to trigger the operation of respective diodes of an LED array so that the array lights up progressively as the temperature rises. The LEDs range in colour from green (cold) through yellow/orange (warm) to red (hot) and can illuminate a sight glass of the vessel or the vessel contents in which case the vessel wall has at least a portion which is transparent or translucent. The main heating element of the device may be in series (as shown) or in parallel (Figure 2) with a parallel arrangement of PTCR's and associated fixed resistors.
Patent GB-2347549-A (GB)
Title: Device for illuminating an object by reflected light
Inventor: FUKIHARU EIICHI
IPC: F21V8/00
Filed: 2000-03-03
Abstract: A reflection illumination device includes a light guide 12, light sources 16, and a reflecting mirror 9. The light guide is placed in front of an object to be illuminated. The light sources are arranged around the light guide. The reflecting mirror is placed behind the object. One or a plurality of total reflection areas on which there are projections 13 or recesses is arranged on the surface of the light guide, each reflection area having a triangular cross section and serving to totally reflect light emitted from the light source towards the object. Each of the projections or recesses has an inclined surface 14 inclined at a predetermined angle towards a reference portion positioned at a predetermined position on the light guide, and a vertical surface 15 vertical to the light guide. The light sources and the irradiation means are arranged for the parallel irradiation of the total reflection areas with light from the light sources and are arranged at the edges of the light guide in correspondence with the total reflection areas.
Patent GB-2347919-A (GB)
Title: Refuse bin compaction mechanism
Inventor: TURNBULL JOHN RENNIE
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2000-03-15
Abstract: A compaction mechanism for use with a refuse bin is either removably attachable to the rim or mounted on a mobile platform (42,43 Fig 5). The mechanism comprises a support member 1 through which is depended a elongate member 7 with a platen 8 at its lower end. A lever 20 is used to operate a ratchet mechanism Fig 2 adapted to drive the platen downwards to compact the bin contents 34. The ratchet comprises a plate 12 biased by a spring 13 and moved downwardly by pin 11 connected to a U shaped holder 22 part of lever 20. The ratchet additionally comprises a release mechanism comprising a lever 15 around the bar 7 and held in place by a biased spring 17 and pivoted on a hook 16.
Patent GB-2362239-A (GB)
Title: Selecting goods/services in trademark transaction processing
Inventor: FRANKS ROBERT BENJAMIN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-07-14
Abstract: An internet based system configurable to allow a user to file a trade mark application in an International Office may comprise a drop-down menu, or scroll bar window, 1203, for presenting a predetermined list of goods/services to a user of the system, and eg an icon or text box, 1202, for selecting the goods/services from the predetermined list.
Patent GB-2356279-A (GB)
Title: Game machine with an interface
Inventor: POWELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: In one embodiment, a game machine has payment receiving means, a writeable memory, a processor for processing game software and an interface for receiving game software from outside the game machine and writing the software to the memory. In another embodiment, a game machine has a data interface that can transfer data at a rate of at least 10000 baud. In a third embodiment, a game machine has means for analysing usage of the machine and a radio communication device for transmitting the usage data out fo the machine. In a fourth embodiment, a game machine has a reader interface for reading configuration data from a physical recording medium. Networks of game machines are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2371670-A (GB)
Title: An Entertainment System
Inventor: MCGARVEY MICHAEL HENRY
IPC: G07F17/30
Filed: 2000-08-17
Abstract: An entertainment system comprises a central server 10 having means for storing data files for use in electronic entertainment and connected to a telecommunication network 30. The system has a local server 20 having means for communicating with the central server 10 via the telecommunication network 30, means for downloading selected data files from the central server, and means for storing the downloaded data files. The system has at least one client computer connected to the local server 20 via a local network 50 which comprises input means for allowing a user to specify a desired file, payment means for receiving payment from the user for use of the desired data file and processing means for causing the desired data file to be processed. The files may be music, video or game files. The system may be arranged to provide a telephony service 48. The system may be used in a public house, restaurant, club or like establishment. In an alternative embodiment a client computer for use in an entertainment device is operable at least as a jukebox 42 and may display advertisements. The client computer may be used to order food and/or beverage items.
Patent GB-2350373-A (GB)
Title: Flexible alloy and components made therefrom
Inventor: CRUM JAMES ROY
IPC: C22C38/02
Filed: 1997-10-29
Abstract: Flexible components are made from a nickel-base alloy having characteristics midway between selected stainless steels and INCONEL¹ alloy 625CF¹. Flexible and particularly useful for exhaust system bellows, wires and braids, the alloy includes about 30-42% nickel, about 2-28% chromium, 4.6-6% molybdenum, 0.3-1% titanium up to 0.25% copper, up to 0.45% niobium, up to 0.3% carbon, up to 0.5% manganese, up to 0.3% nitrogen, up to .001% sulfur, up to 1% aluminium, the balance iron, and 0.8-1.42% silicon. The alloy demonstrates a novel characteristic of becoming stronger and more ductile during contemplated service temperatures of about 800-1400{F (427{C-760{C). The alloy has a yield strength of about 276 MPa, 40% elongation at room temperature, fatigue life of about 10x10<SP>6</SP> cycles at 483 MPa, ASTM grain size of 8-9 and may be used in vehicle exhausts.
Patent GB-2369962-A (GB)
Title: Temperature and position data transmitting apparatus
Inventor: COLES JOSEPH TIDBOLD
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2000-12-09
Abstract: A transportable apparatus 1 comprises at least one temperature sensor probe 3 for sensing the temperature of cargo 2, and a GPS (Global Positioning System) 5 for establishing the position of the apparatus. The sensed temperature and position information is transmitted by radio signals from an antenna 6 to a ground based receiving station 7. The apparatus may be mounted in a road vehicle, aircraft or marine craft for monitoring the temperature of perishable goods. The apparatus also comprises an operator display, keypad and on-board printer.
Patent GB-2370122-A (GB)
Title: Temperature compensated strain gauges
Inventor: JACKSON ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G01L1/22
Filed: 2000-12-16
Abstract: A temperature compensated strain gauge 10 comprises two or more resistors or piezoresistors Rb in half bridge or full bridge configuration, and one or more temperature compensating resistors or piezoresistors Rc connected in series with the bridge circuit. The resistance of the resistor(s) or piezoresistor(s) Rc is such that, as temperature changes, the resistor(s) or piezoresistor(s) compensates for a change in span of the strain gauge so that, for a given load applied to the substrate, the span of the strain gauge will remain substantially constant, and compensate(s) the null shift of the strain gauge when the bridge resistors or piezoresistors are such as to provide a known offset at a given temperature. The strain gauge is deposited onto or into a substrate and the resistors trimmed to further fine tune the system. The term 'load' includes stress, strain, force or pressure.
Patent GB-2374200-A (GB)
Title: Radiation tolerant MOS layout
Inventor: SNOEYS WALTER
IPC: H01L29/423
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: An edge portion 46 of an NMOS gate electrode 44 has a different work function to its central portion and the gate electrode overlies most of the transistor structure active region. The work function variation is used to increase the threshold voltage of the device at the device edges. In this manner the central portion of the gate is used for switching the device on or off, and the edge portion of the gate provides isolation from adjacent devices. The enhanced device isolation improves the radiation tolerance of the device. The device layout may also be applied to PMOS and gated diode devices.
Patent GB-2355417-A (GB)
Title: Tube apparatus for outlet of liquid from a container
Inventor: HOYDAL JAN
IPC: B01D17/02
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: Tube apparatus for outlet of liquid from a container, in particular a separation tank, adapted to receive at least two different fluids with intermediate interface (s), where liquid outlet openings are located above and/or underneath the interface (s). At least one tube member (3, 4) is adapted to have a substantially horizontal position in the container and is provided with at least two liquid outlet openings (3A, B, 4A, B). A collecting tube (2) communicates with each tube member (3, 4) as serves to lead liquid out of the container. Immediately under and/or over each liquid outlet opening (3A, B, 4A, B) there is provided a generally plate-shaped flow control element (6, 7, 8, 9) which extends in general horizontally in all directions with respect to the liquid outlet opening concerned.
Patent GB-2354715-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball with multi-layer cover
Inventor: BINETTE MARK L
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2000-06-16
Abstract: A golf ball (10) is described having a core (26) with a multi-layer cover with a thickness of at least 3.6 mm (0.142 inches) and a Shore D hardness of at least 60. The combination of a core (26), preferably soft core, with a thick, relatively hard multi-layer cover results in a ball having better distance than conventional golf balls having a comparable coefficient of restitution.
Patent GB-2374109-A (GB)
Title: Flood barrier
Inventor: HEESON-GREENE WILLIAM JOHN
IPC: E06B9/00
Filed: 2001-04-04
Abstract: A flood barrier 10 comprising two elongate supports 12, 13 with U shaped cross-section, at least one rectangular barrier section 20 which slots into the supports and is fixed into position by a pressure member. The support members may be held in position by screws passing through countersunk holes 14. The barrier sections may have resilient sealing strips along each of their outer edges and when in position maybe individually pressed into place by a pivot arm. The flood barrier may be made of stainless steel.
Patent GB-2376602-A (GB)
Title: A method for providing a communications channel in Time Division Duplexing (TDD) mode between a TDD mobile and a TDD base station
Inventor: LOPES LUIS
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: The amount of interference to communications in Time Division Duplexing (TDD) mode between a TDD mobile and a TDD base station from a mobile operating in Frequency Division Duplexing (FDD) mode that is located near to the TDD base station can be reduced by changing at least the frequency channel f<SB>x</SB> allocated to a particular TDD communications channel, and preferably also by changing the timeslot t<SB>y</SB> allocated to that particular TDD communications channel. Thus, instead of allocating particular frequency channels to particular operators for TDD communication, the frequency channels used by any particular operator for TDD communication can change from frame to frame. For example, the operator may be allocated a particular frequency channel changing sequence, so that, starting at some reference time, the frequency channel f<SB>4</SB> - f<SB>3</SB> - f<SB>2</SB> used may change for each frame F<SB>1</SB> - F<SB>2</SB> - F<SB>3</SB> in a predetermined sequence. The timeslots within a frame on a frequency channel may stay the same or may also change. Thus, any particular communications channel (6, 8) will not remain on the same frequency channel, nor, possibly, on the same timeslot within a frame, from one frame to the next, so that no one TDD channel will have continuous interference from an FDD channel f<SB>6</SB>, but all the TDD communications channels will have the interference shared between them.
Patent GB-2369364-A (GB)
Title: P2Y-like receptors
Inventor: FOORD STEVEN MICHAEL
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: The invention relates to P2Y-like receptor polypeptides and screening assays for the identification of agonists and antagonists of these polypeptides. The agonists or antagonists may be used in the treatment of immunological disorders. Also claimed are antibodies raised against these proteins and methods of expression.
Patent GB-2383485-A (GB)
Title: Testing microwave detector
Inventor: KONSTANDELOS JOHN
IPC: G01S7/40
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: In order to test a microwave Doppler intruder detector, traffic or employee monitoring system, or interrogator system, a transponder receives the transmitted signal and returns a test signal which simulates a correct return. The system then analyses this to determine if it working correctly. The transmitted signal may be radiation scattered from internal surfaces of the system housing, ie the transponder may be outside line of sight. The transponder may modify incoming radiation, and may use a single antenna for both transmission and reflection.
Patent GB-2368799-A (GB)
Title: Compact electrode assembly for a portable ECG signaling device
Inventor: ALROY YORAM
IPC: A61B5/332
Filed: 2000-08-23
Abstract: An electrode assembly (10) for a portable ECG signaling device, comprises a thin, flexible electrode support (11) supporting thereon a plurality of electrodes in spaced relationship. The electrodes (V<SB>1</SB>, V<SB>2</SB>, V<SB>3</SB>, V<SB>4</SB>, V<SB>5</SB> and V<SB>6</SB>, LA, RA, LL) are configured for producing a twelve-lead electrocardiogram, and the electrode assembly is foldable into a compact assembly when not in use.
Patent GB-2375450-A (GB)
Title: Combining image and linked information signals
Inventor: CHEATLE STEPHEN PHILIP
IPC: G06F3/048
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: Apparatus for providing composite electronic image of a scene including at least one link to other information comprises a camera 1 for providing an image signal, link generating means responsive to the scene or the immediate environment for generating a link signal and means for combining the image and link signals to provide said electronic image. As shown, the viewed scene includes a zoo information display 7 with a barcode which is read by the camera to provide the final part of the link information for concatenation onto a first part which loaded into the camera at entry to the zoo (or preloaded if the camera belongs to the zoo). Clicking on the display 7 on the viewed image provides a link to a zoo web page associated with the enclosure 4.
Patent GB-2375439-A (GB)
Title: Electrical cable junction box
Inventor: PRATLEY KIMLEIGH GEORGE MONTAG
IPC: H02G3/14
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: An electrical cable junction box having a box section [10] with at least two spaced-apart closure formations [14] and a lid [40] with at least two corresponding spaced-apart closure formations [42]. Each closure formation [14] on the box section [10] includes a sloping surface [16] which is arranged to engage, in a camming fashion, a sloping surface [44] on one of the corresponding closure formations [42] on the lid [40] when the lid [40] is placed on the box section [10] and rotated relative to the box section [10], thereby to releasably engage the lid [40] on the box section [10] in a closed condition. The electrical cable junction box also includes a locking lug [20] on the box section [10] and a corresponding locking lug [50] on the lid [40] for locking the lid [40] to the box section [10] in the closed condition. There is also provided a step [18] which is located at an end of one of the closure formations [14] on the box section [10] to prevent overtightening of the lid [40] on the box section [10]. In a further embodiment, a gasket or sealing ring [24] is located in a groove [26] in the box section [10]. When the lid [40] is placed onto the box section [10], the gasket or sealing ring [24] is compressed between the lid [40] and the box section [10] to ensure a seal therebetween.
Patent GB-2373898-A (GB)
Title: Object oriented software application with application framework to model assets of a petroleum company
Inventor: BANKS KEVIN L
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A system and method for designing an extensible N-tier oil software application to model selected assets of a petroleum company is described (figure 28, 30a). The system comprises at least one processing unit; at least one memory store operatively connected to the processing unit; N-tier software executable within the at least one processing unit; an inventory of software components resident in the memory store for use by the N-tier software, each software component selectively representing one element of an oil field; an input device, operatively in communication with the processing unit; an output device, operatively in communication with the processing unit; a communications pathway operatively connected to the processing unit; and at least one tier, the tier comprising at least one software component, the tier further representing at least one element of an oil field and performing a well-defined business function (figure 28, 30d). The method comprises selecting a well component from an inventory of software components for a predetermined number of wells; selecting a log component from an inventory of software components for a predetermined number of log components; selecting a field component from an inventory of software components for a predetermined number of fields; and associating one or more well components with one or more field components and one or more log components (figure 28, 30e).
Patent GB-2382721-A (GB)
Title: Contactor
Inventor: CONNELL RICHARD ANTHONY
IPC: H01H50/54
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A two-pole contactor includes a contact assembly 24 for making and breaking contact between a pair of fixed contacts 8, 10 at each pole. The contact assembly carries resiliently supported shorting bars 34 coupled to a plunger of a solenoid. In order to make a contact, the plunger accelerates the contact assembly 24 towards the fixed contacts. The plunger and the contact assembly then continue to move through a predetermined distance, loading the resiliently supported shorting bars against the fixed contacts. The solenoid has two plungers slidable within a common bore and separated by a compression spring. Permanent magnets situated at each end of the solenoid core induce an attractive force between the plungers. When the separation between the plungers is smaller than a threshold separation, the magnetic attraction overcomes the spring force and the plungers latch together. When the separation between the plungers is greater than the threshold separation, the force exerted by the spring is greater than the magnetic attraction and so the plungers de-latch in a separated position, in which the contacts at both poles of the contactor are open.
Patent GB-2394339-A (GB)
Title: An automatic ordering system for supplying garments to a changing room
Inventor: FAITH JONATHAN
IPC: A47F10/00
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: Before a customer enters a changing room (fitting room), information regarding any garments they have is entered into a terminal (eg by use of a bar code reader 4). Once in the changing room product information is then displayed 6 to the customer, eg available sizes and colours. The customer may make product selection from within the changing room by pressing relevant parts of the display/input device 6. The selection are forwarded to the store room from which the garments are dispatched to the customer. The changing rooms are adapted to have a second opening through which garments may be delivered or collected.
Patent GB-2380983-A (GB)
Title: Overhead console assembly and headliner combination
Inventor: TIESLER JOHN M
IPC: B60R7/04
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An overhead console assembly (12) and headliner (14) combination for a vehicle includes a structural member (16) attachable to a vehicle roof and having a slot (24). At least one accessory module (24) has a housing (36 - see figure 2) which is removably secured in the slot (24) by at least one arm (44, 46 - see figure 2).
Patent GB-2389660-A (GB)
Title: Nmr imaging in an earth formation
Inventor: SPEIER PETER
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2003-01-14
Abstract: A method is provided for performing phase encoded inside-out magnetic resonance imaging for oil well logging. The phase of the nuclear spin is advanced by applying a magnetic field gradient between application of each of several refocusing pulse sequences (eg. CPMG sequences) so that echoes are detected during refocusing pulse sequences for different phase advances. The echoes detected for each refocusing sequence are added together and averaged. An image is then generated from the averaged echoes, such as by Fourier transform techniques. In addition, a method is provided for eliminating ringing while measuring a nuclear magnetic resonance property of a volume of earth formation surrounding a borehole. The phase of the refocusing pulses is changed so that pairs of echoes in the echo train have opposite ringing phase. Echoes in the echo train having opposite ringing phase are added to cancel ringing in the echo train. The echo train can then be analyzed for amplitude and/or decay characteristics.