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Patent GB-2371636-A (GB)
Title: Content Distribution System
Inventor: ELOMAA TIMO
IPC: G06Q90/00
Filed: 2000-12-21
Abstract: Improvements in and relating to the distribution of content A content distribution system is described in which indicia 51 defining a level of copyright control are encapsulated together with content 31 to which it relates in a datagram 33 for a delivery over a network 1. Depending on the level of copyright control defined by the indicia 51, a terminal 3 receiving the content 31 is restricted in the operations it can carry out on the content including saving 55, reading 53 and forwarding 57 the content.
Patent GB-2364922-A (GB)
Title: A golf putting practice aid
Inventor: BROOKS ROGER JOHN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-04-06
Abstract: A golf putting practice aid comprises a guide 3 having at least one guide surface with which either the heel or the toe of a putter makes contact, the guide surface being straight throughout its length and inclined towards the player from a planar base 1 or ground surface. Preferably the guide is planar and provides two guide surfaces on opposite faces thereof. Optionally the base may extend to both sides of the guide which may have a curved top edge so as to be lower in the middle than at the ends. The guide can be of adjustable angle, using a screw and a mounting block with reference lines. Lines 5,7-11 may be provided on the base to indicate the correct alignment of the putter face and the direction of the putt. Preferably the aid comprises a framework having a plurality of moulded sections and the guide is formed from a transparent sheet.
Patent GB-2361282-A (GB)
Title: Methods, composition and apparatus for cleaning pipes using a fluorocarbon solvent and fluorinated surfactant
Inventor: GORE JERRY L
IPC: B08B9/027
Filed: 2001-04-10
Abstract: Three inventions are claimed in the application, the first being characterised by a method for cleaning a pipe by pumping a cleaning composition, that includes a solvent, through the pipe at a high velocity. A process is described for cleaning oxygen supply lines on aircraft by pulling a vacuum on the pipe to be cleaned, then filling the pipe with a solvent, which is preferably a fluorocarbon. A cleaning solution is then pumped at a high velocity through the pipe. The cleaning solution preferably comprises the fluorocarbon solvent, and a fluorinated surfactant. The pipe is then rinsed with solvent. A particle counter is used to determine whether the solvent rinse contains an acceptably low number of particles. The solvent is then blown out of the pipe by a gas, such as dry air. A vacuum is then pulled on the pipe. Subsequently, a hot dry gas is pumped through the pipe to evaporate and remove any remaining solvent. The gas is preferably hot, dry air. The gas exiting from the pipe is then checked to confirm that it contains an acceptably low level of solvent. The second invention claimed is characterised by specific cleaning composition per se comprising a about 0.00 1% to about 5% by weight fluorinated surfactant in a fluorocarbon solvent. A further invention claims a an apparatus for cleaning pipes comprising a pump a cleaning solution tank connected to the pump and a separate solvent tank connected to the pump.
Patent GB-2378002-A (GB)
Title: Method of iterative categorisation for navigation, personalisation and          temporal organisation within structured multidimensional information processin
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: Navigation within undifferentiated information and content spaces is problematic. A lack of structural and other cues leads to uncertainties, false routes, and negative experiences. Different navigation formats, information categorisation and display variety adds to information complexity and overload. Alternative methods are proposed with iterative cycles of categorisation to create shared, structured information spaces for dissemination and interaction. Ways of navigating such spaces are described. Components of the novel method have parallels with interaction and navigation in the physical world. Methods and structures for creation, navigation and access can be used in combination. Methods are described for easy and effective personalisation of information content delivery. To enhance the effectiveness of information delivery, personalisation streams can be activated to deliver information according to personal preferences. Navigation tools can be shared by groups of users, whilst preserving individual information profiles. Such sharing opens up ways for information delivery to users.
Patent GB-2378431-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for handling bulk material.
Inventor: CATHCART JEREMY JAMES
IPC: B66C1/16
Filed: 2001-06-07
Abstract: A device for handling bulk materials comprises of a fabric container <B>1</B> made of a flat sheet of heavy duty fabric or pliant material with a plurality of loops <B>2 to 9</B> around the perimeter and a lifting means comprising a manifold <B>13</B> with straps <B>20, 21, 24</B> and hooks <B>22, 23,</B> some of the hooks <B>23</B> may be remotely released. The fabric container <B>1</B> is reusable and can have reinforcements <B>10</B>, these can be connected to or include the loops <B>2 to 9</B>. The straps <B>20, 21, 24</B> can be made of nylon or metal, when metal is used it can be in the form of a chain. The apparatus can be used with a crane <B>37</B> which can include a boom arrangement and can also be incorporated into a vehicle. The remotely operated hooks <B>23</B> can be pneumatic and the air supply <B>26</B> can come from the supply for a crane vehicles brakes or from a separate air compressor. The device can have a protective cover which can be flourescent and or fitted with a visible warning means such as a light.
Patent GB-2383854-A (GB)
Title: Method for checking a computer system's configuration against it's required specification using checksums files.
Inventor: FINTAN RYAN
IPC: H04B1/74
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: The configuration of a computer system is checked by providing a file with the required configuration or specification, deriving a second check file by testing the computer's configuration and comparing to two files to approve the computer. The check file could include details of the system's hardware, firmware and software. Also the check files could comprise checksum data for the software components. Also disclosed are a computer program, method of manufacturing a computer and a method of checking a computer after installation.
Patent GB-2381784-A (GB)
Title: A cable reeling device
Inventor: ROBERTS JAMES CHARLES
IPC: B66D1/46
Filed: 2001-11-07
Abstract: A cable reeling device comprises a fixed cassette 5 for storing the cable 3 and a winding device comprising driven 11 and driving 10 pulleys, an electric motor (not shown) connected to the driving pulley, an electronic regulator to maintain the output of the motor within a given range and two fairleads 7, one arranged to guide the cable between the pulleys and the other arranged to guide the cable from the pulleys to the cassette. The cable reeling device is especially suited for use in a lift truck to feed cable between the mast and chassis thereof.
Patent GB-2374499-A (GB)
Title: Arbiter for a queue management system
Inventor: GOUDIE ALISTAIR I
IPC: G06F13/362
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: An arbiter (7) is provided for a QMS having multiple queue users (5A to 5D), each having real time requirements for mastership of a bus (31). The arbiter (7) is arranged so that the amount of time that each queue user (5A to 5D) can gain bus access is a percentage of the total bus time.
Patent GB-2383272-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible walking frame
Inventor: ALEXANDER LARRY RUSH
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: An orthopaedic walking frame 11 comprises a rear crossbar 17 which is pivotally mounted to two side frames 13, 15 allowing the frame to be folded, wherein the crossbar 17 is also mounted for vertical movement relative to the side frames. The walking frame may include two pairs of hand grips (35,49 Figure 2) inclined to the horizontal. Also disclosed is a swingable walking frame that has a crossbar pivotally mounted to two side frames allowing for sequential movement of one side frame forward relative to the other to facilitate walking. Further disclosed is a walking frame including a pair of wrist guards 61, 63 spaced above the hand grips. Further disclosed is a walking frame having a pair of climbing members (105, Figure 7) which permit the user to raise themselves from a seated position or lower themselves into a seated position.
Patent GB-2384674-A (GB)
Title: Lens to focus ultrasonic vibration at a predetermined zone
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: G10K11/30
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: An ultrasonic vibration generator 1, such as a piezoelectric ceramic transducer (PZT), has a lens 2 affixed thereto. The lens 2 is preferably plano-concave to focus ultrasonic vibrations at a predetermined zone. The lens 2 may comprise titanium, aluminium or alloys of either material. Further, the lens 2 may comprise a plurality of lens facets (6 fig.2) that may have coincident centres of radius of curvature or coincident focal points. The lens 2 may be divided into a series of annular regions which comprise materials having different wave velocities to adjacent regions. The ultrasonic generator 1 and lens 2 may be used to focus energy on a zone of tissue to be treated to destroy certain types of cancerous cell, such as skin cancers, or restructure collagen molecules, or for removal of unwanted hair or tattoos.
Patent GB-2389100-A (GB)
Title: Pallet moving device
Inventor: STUDZINSKI ADRIANO PAUL
IPC: B66F9/19
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: A pallet moving device has a post 7 adjustably inserted into a box section bar 8, plates 5 and 3, preferably welded, on either end, one vertical and one horizontal, that will hook onto a pallet and a fork lift truck respectively. It will be curved 4 and 6 at the ends of the plates for safety. The device includes holes 1, through the inner bar 7 and outer box section bar 8, allowing for a bolt 9 to be pushed through and secured with nuts 2, at either side ensuring the device cannot refract in on itself.
Patent GB-2374796-A (GB)
Title: A hot beverage prepare machine
Inventor: WAI DARREN
IPC: A47J31/54
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a hot beverage prepare machine comprising a reservoir, a boiler, a tee-junction set between the reservoir and the boiler. One end of the tee-junction is connected with the reservoir, the second end of the tee-junction is connected with the boiler via a valve, and the third end of the tee-junction is connected with a bypass conduit. The boiler comprises an outlet pipeline which include a pressure/pressure-release device. The pressure/pressure-release device is connected with the other end of the bypass conduit, and can be joined to a pressure control device of the outlet pipeline. The hot beverage prepare machine can prepare the hot beverage continuously, and can prepare various beverage by use of a brewage scoop without an additional pump.
Patent GB-2390082-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container on wheels
Inventor: CARRIER GRAHAM
IPC: B65D5/42
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: A mobile collapsible box container is provided comprising: a box 1 having, in the erected configuration, opposed front and back surfaces 1a, 1b, opposed side surfaces 1c, and opposed top and bottom surfaces 1d, 1e; wheels 2 mounted on the side surfaces 1c proximate to the back and bottom surfaces 1b, 1e; and a handle 3 provided in or proximate to the top surface 1d. The box 1, preferably made of corrugated cardboard, is collapsible to a substantially flat configuration for convenient storage and transport and erectable to a rigid structure which can conveniently be tilted and wheeled from one location to another. The wheels 2 are mounted on stub axles.
Patent GB-2378587-A (GB)
Title: Floor boxes having a spring biased ratchet locator
Inventor: LAWRIE JAMES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: E04B5/48
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: In a floor box of a type having a box frame (62) and comprising a plurality of retractable blades (64), which in use engage beneath a floor opening (56) to clamp the frame in position, each blade (64) is held in an extended position by an outwardly biased ratchet mechanism (78, 82 and 84). The ratchet may comprise a coil compression spring (78) acting against the frame, and a spring pawl (82) integral with the blade and engageable with teeth (84) formed on the frame.
Patent GB-2391865-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials
Inventor: WHITTLE BRIAN ANTHONY
IPC: A61K31/352
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: The invention relates to the extraction of pharmaceutically active components from plant materials. In particular it relates to cannabinoids obtained by extraction from cannabis. High purity tetrahydrocannibinol or cannibidiol may be extracted using sub-critical CO  Þ  extraction, decarboxylation and solvent extraction. Ethanol may be used to modify the liquid CO  Þ  .
Patent GB-2394279-A (GB)
Title: Decorative fire
Inventor: CHARLTON BARRY
IPC: F24C7/00
Filed: 2002-09-05
Abstract: A decorative fire (10) includes a display (18) and a light source (22) for illuminating the display, the light source being located within a housing. The decorative fire further includes a filter (24) including at least two different colours, at least some of the light which illuminates the display passing through the filter. The decorative fire further includes means for adjusting the filter from externally of the housing, for example using a friction wheel (30) to alter the colour of the light which passes through the filter (24) and illuminates the display (18). The filter (24) is cylindrical in shape and is made up of strips of different coloured translucent material. The strips lie parallel to the axis of the filter.
Patent GB-2380840-A (GB)
Title: Using constraints to include and exclude files from file systems of peers in a peer-to-peer network
Inventor: HAMADI YOUSSEF
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: The invention concerns the application of constraints to the file system domains of first and second computers in a peer to peer (P2P) network (e.g. based on Gnutella, Napster, etc.). The constraints are binary and examples are equality - files on one peer are mirrored to the other, difference - files on one peer are excluded from existing on the other, or, inclusion -files on one peer exist on the other. The constraints are satisfied by daemons running on the peers of the network. Also disclosed is the use of a constraint database on a first computer, the database storing data describing constraints between said first computer and other computers in the peer to peer network. Further disclosure concerns a constraint library from which constraints can be selected and network analysis in order to rectify conflicts between the constraints set by individual peers. The invention is stated to have particular application to automatic updating of files in a windowed environment using a Gnutella system.
Patent GB-2386667-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic tensioner with a check valve biased by a conical coil spring
Inventor: HASHIMOTO HIROSHI
IPC: F16K15/04
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: To provide a hydraulic tensioner 21, which can prevent the bottoming out or over-stressing of a spring 24 in an incorporated check valve 26, can reduce the contact surface pressure between a check ball 28 and a retainer 30, and can reduce the production cost, a hydraulic tensioner comprises a check valve 26 incorporated in the housing which causes oil to flow into a high pressure chamber 25 to block the back flow of oil. The check valve 26 comprises a ball seat 27, a check ball 28 facing the ball seat 27, a spring 24, which biases the check ball 28 against the ball seat 27 and a retainer 30, which retains the spring 24 and limits the movement of the check ball 28. The spring 24 comprises a conical coil spring 24, and the surface of the retainer 30, which retains the conical coil spring 24 and limits the movement of the check ball 28, is formed in either a flat or concave surface.
Patent GB-2384323-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibres with special bending and dispersion properties
Inventor: BROENG JES
IPC: C03B37/012
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A microstructured optical fibre having a specially designed cladding to provide single mode waveguidance and low sensitivity to bending losses. In one aspect the optical fibre has an inner and an outer cladding each comprising elongated features. The inner cladding features have normalized dimensions in the range from 0.35 to 0.50 and the outer cladding features have normalized dimensions in the range from 0.5 to 0.9, where the normalization factor is a typical feature spacing. THe fibre is further characterized by a feature spacing of the inner cladding larger than 2.0 micron. In a second aspect, the fibre has a special non-circular and non-equilateral-polygonial outer cross-sectional shape to mechanically ensure bending in predetermined directions that are favourable with respect to low bending losses. The present invention provides fibres, which are less sensitive to macrobending losses than presently known single-mode fibres with similar sized mode areas, and provides robust, single-mode, large-mode area fibres for long-distance optical transmission and fibres with special dispersion properties.
Patent GB-2402196-A (GB)
Title: A laminar flow nacelle for an aircraft engine
Inventor: MEYER PASCAL JEROME
IPC: B64D33/02
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: A laminar flow nacelle for an aircraft engine (10) has an outer member (26) defining an aerodynamic shape. The nacelle (24) has an inner member (28) defining a chamber (30) with the outer member (26) of the nacelle (24). The outer member (26) of the nacelle (24) has a porous region (32) at a first region (34) of the outer member (26) and the porous region (32) allows a flow of fluid into the chamber (30). A duct (36) connects the chamber (30) to an aperture (38) in the outer member (26) at a second region (40) of the outer member (26) downstream of the first region (34). In operation the static pressure at the first region (34) is greater than the static pressure at the second region (40) such that the boundary layer of the fluid flows through the porous region (32) at the first region (34) through the duct (36) to the aperture (38) at the second region (40). The first region (34) extends between 10% and 20% of the chord length of the nacelle (24) from the highlight (42) of the nacelle (24). The second region (40) extends between 50% and 70% of the chord length of the nacelle (24) from the highlight (42).
Patent GB-2391267-A (GB)
Title: Frangible coupling
Inventor: CLARK BRYNLEY
IPC: F16P5/00
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A frangible coupling 12 comprises first 40 and second 44 rings joined via an array of ligaments 42. The ligaments 42 are configured to fail when an abnormal radial load of a predetermined value causes relative movement of the first 40 and second 44 rings. The first ring 40, which may be coaxial with the second 44, may be formed with a flange 46 and the ligaments 42 may be axially aligned and formed with a stress raising feature 50 in the region where they contact the flange 46 upon relative movement of the rings 40, 44. A further embodiment includes a rotatable member (62, Fig 5) which, upon contact with the ligaments 42, causes their failure. The coupling may be used to support the shaft of a gas turbine driven fan.
Patent GB-2390104-A (GB)
Title: Fence bracket
Inventor: PERRY RICHARD
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A fence bracket comprises a main plate 10 adapted to overlie the top edge of a fence panel 18, and depending sides, which may be triangular and apertured as shown, which form a channel to receive the panel, and apertured tabs 14, 16, for the receipt of fasteners 22 to attach the bracket to post 20. An alternative form has a back plate 41 (Fig 4A, not shown) which lies against post 20.
Patent GB-2393852-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling etch selectivity
Inventor: LANSFORD JEREMY S
IPC: H01L21/3065
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A method for controlling an etch process comprises providing a wafer having at least a first layer and a second layer formed over the first layer. The thickness of the second layer is measured. An etch selectivity parameter is determined based on the measured thickness of the second layer. An operating recipe of an etch tool (130) is modified based on the etch selectivity parameter. A processing line (100) includes an etch tool (130), a first metrology tool (120), and a process controller (150). The etch tool (130) is adapted to etch a plurality of wafers (110) based on an operating recipe, each wafer (110) having at least a first layer and a second layer formed over the first layer. The first metrology tool (120) is adapted to measure a pre-etch thickness of the second layer. The process controller (150) is adapted to determine an etch selectivily parameter based on the measured pre-etch thickness of the second layer and modify the operating recipe of the etch tool (130) based on the etch selectivity parameter.
Patent GB-2405919-A (GB)
Title: Artificial heart valve
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: Two different designs for an artificial heart valve which connects into the arteries or veins of the heart are described.
Patent GB-2396260-A (GB)
Title: Pull device for electric plug
Inventor: CORNELIUS R H
IPC: H01R13/633
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A device for fitting to an electrical plug P to enable the plug P to be pulled more easily from its socket, the device comprising a carrier frame 10 into which the plug fits, the carrier frame 10 having clamping means S1 for clamping against the periphery of the plug P, and the device having a handle or grip 14 extending at least partly across the carrier frame 10. The clamping means S1 may comprise one or more screws. The carrier frame 10 may further house a smaller carrier frame 20 to allow use of the device on smaller size plugs. An assembly jig to assist in fitting a device to an electrical plug is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2408766-A (GB)
Title: Barrier securing device
Inventor: GORST ELDON STUART
IPC: E01F13/02
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: The barrier securing device, primarily for securing barriers alongside roads on construction sites, comprises a clip 1 shaped to engage around and clip onto an upper edge of a kerb 6 and a system for securing the barrier 9 to the clip. The clip is preferably C-shaped with a central section which, in use, lies flat on an upwardly-facing surface and front and rear end sections 3,4 which, in use, extend parallel to and grip the front and rear facing surfaces of the kerb. The clip is preferably formed from a sheet material, e.g. sheet steel, with barbs 5 formed in the end sections by being punched out. The securing system may comprise an element, preferably a spigot 7, that extends away from the clip and which preferably telescopically engages a barrier post. The spigot may be separable from the clip and, in use, extend through an opening defined by the clip and have a base for engaging beneath the clip that is larger than the opening.