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Patent GB-2378530-A (GB)
Title: Benchmark testing using an additional computer system
Inventor: CROKER MARTIN
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A method of benchmark testing a component 112 of a first computer system (e.g. a server) 103 such as a database system. The method uses test data 109 and an additional computer system (server) 102 to restore the data to an initial state 110 so that the benchmark may be repeated from an identical starting point. Another component of the system can then be tested. The component tested may include the application program, the memory, CPU speed or the number of CPUs. The method may include the steps of creating a master copy of the test data 109; linking the additional computer 102 to additional storage 110 by switching using a logical volume controller; copying the test data 109 to the additional storage 110; severing the link from the additional computer 102 to the additional storage 110; linking the additional storage 110 to the first computer 103 and executing a benchmark test using the first computer system 103. The additional computer may then make a further copy of the master test data. This copy may then be cycled with the data previously used to effect a rollback of the test data allowing further benchmark testing.
Patent GB-2376854-A (GB)
Title: Centralised security service for ISP environment
Inventor: WILEY ANTHONY JOHN
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: A centralised security service is provided in an ISP (internet service provider) environment 10 that couples a global data network such as the internet 20 to a subscriber environment 30. A packet discriminator 12 is provided in the ISP environment 10 that discriminates packets destined toward the subscriber environment 30 in accordance with a security policy. The centralised security service is particularly useful with "always-on" connections where the subscriber environment 30 is allocated a static IP address for a relatively long duration session.
Patent GB-2376662-A (GB)
Title: Printer with a ribbon feed path including a resiliently mounted low inertia    ribbon store disposed between a supply spool and a take-up spool
Inventor: TROMAN DAVID
IPC: B41J33/14
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: The printing apparatus 10 includes a supply spool 18 for a carrier (e.g. a ribbon 15) of marking medium, and a take-up spool 19 for used ribbon. A carrier feed path F from the supply spool, passes through a print head station 12, and to the take-up spool. A print head 14 removes marking medium from the ribbon as the ribbon is moved through the printing station at a ribbon print speed by a ribbon stepper motor 35 and deposit the medium onto an adjacent substrate. The carrier feed path includes a pair of ribbon entrainment "Rogers" rollers 21,22, and resiliently mounted low inertia carrier buffer store means 24,25 in which the ribbon is stored subsequent to being supplied from the supply spool and prior to being taken-up onto the take-up spool, and from which ribbon buffer store means carrier is removed upon acceleration of the ribbon up to the ribbon print speed. Alternatively, the carrier feed path may include a shuttle device (160,Fig.4).
Patent GB-2369319-A (GB)
Title: Soldering apparatus
Inventor: HIDEYUKI ARAKANE
IPC: B23K3/06
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: An automatic soldering apparatus 1 comprises a solder bath 2, and a plurality of component parts, such as a jet flow nozzle 3a, bolts 3b, nuts 3c and washers 3d provided in the solder bath, wherein the relative density of said component parts is smaller than that of lead-free solder 2a to be used in the automatic soldering apparatus. Preferably each component part is made of titanium material or ceramic material having a relative density of around 4.5. The lead-free solder preferably includes 2.5 weight % of silver, 0.5 weight % of cupper, 1.0 weight % of bismuth, and tin as the balance, which has a relative density of around 7.5. Accordingly, on dropping a component part into the solder, the dropped piece can float on the solder without damaging the apparatus.
Patent GB-2372650-A (GB)
Title: Spread spectrum receiver with improved message intelligibility and reduced power consumption in the presence of interfering signals
Inventor: HOSOMI TAKAHIRO
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: In a receiver for use in a spread spectrum communication system, the power of a base band signal which is obtained by A/D converting (5) an output of a quadrature demodulator (4) is detected (6) by a base band signal power-detecting unit, where the quadrature demodulator demodulates an IF signal outputted from an AGC amplifier (3). The base band signal is despreaded by a despreading unit (7) and converted into a symbol rate signal, the power of which is detected by a symbol rate signal power-detecting unit (8). The error rate of a desired wave is detected by an error rate-detecting unit (10) on the basis of the symbol rate signal. The output signals of the base band signal power-detecting unit (6), the symbol rate signal power-detecting unit (8), and the error rate-detecting unit (10) are supplied to an AGC amplifier-controlling unit (9) which controls the gain of the AGC amplifier (3) accordingly. Instead of using the output of the symbol rate signal power detecting unit (8), means for detecting the power of one of the physical channels may be used to supply an input to the AGC amplifier controlling unit (9).
Patent GB-2383025-A (GB)
Title: A tape measure with a brake
Inventor: LI SHIH-LIN
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2001-12-12
Abstract: A tape measure 1 for comprises an enclosure formed by two housings 11/12, a control part 2 and a brake member 3. The control part is adapted to move in slide slots 13 and has lodging blocks 24 which engage lodging slots 15 formed at or adjacent to the slide slot near an outlet for tape wound upon a reel 5. The brake member 33 is rotatably mounted and has a guide piece 32 connected to the control part such that moving the control part causes the brake to arrestingly engage the surface of the tape. The brake member may be mounted on a hollow member 16 which may engagingly receive a screw so as to fix the two halves of the casing together. There may be a slide slot provided in each housing and the slot/s may be concentric with the circumference of the reel, allowing the tape measure to be more compact than prior art devices.
Patent GB-2373296-A (GB)
Title: Rotary pump
Inventor: HO KUO-CHING
IPC: F04C2/44
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: A rotary pump comprises a casing 20, a rotor 30 fixed to a shaft 22, the shaft being located eccentrically within the casing. A vane assembly has a first member 41 rotatably connected to a first end of a connecting member 40 and a second member 42 rotatably connected to a second end of the connecting member. The second member 42 is pivotally received in a first recess 32 in the rotor and the first member 41 either rotatably contacts the inner periphery of the casing or is received in a second recess 31 in the rotor. The vane assembly also has a torsion spring 43.
Patent GB-2392379-A (GB)
Title: Folding garment hanger
Inventor: ROBINSON PETER WILLIAM
IPC: A47G25/40
Filed: 2002-06-13
Abstract: A garment hanger (1) comprises a central portion (3) having a hook (5) or other hanging means extending from a first side thereof intended in use to extend vertically for hanging the hanger from a suitable support, a hinge (7, 9) on second and third sides generally at right angles to the first side and two arms (11, 13) each carried by one of the hinges (7, 9), the hinges (7, 9) being so arranged that the arms (11, 13) are movable between a first position in which they extend from the central portion (3) substantially at right angles to the direction of the hook (5) or other hanging means for supporting a garment thereon and a second position in which they lie alongside each other to enable easy removal of the garment therefrom, and securing means (23, 26) for releasably securing the arms in the said first position.
Patent GB-2373897-A (GB)
Title: Provision of decision support for acute myocardial infarction
Inventor: GROTH TORGNY
IPC: A61B5/04
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses, which make use of at least one trained and tuned artificial neural network (16) to generate decision regions (32) in the <I>n</I>-dimensional space of <I>n</I> input variables associated with AMI. The set of measured variables (30) is related to the decision regions (32), in order to provide decision support. Preferably, the decision regions (32) are graphically visualized as areas in a two-dimensional diagram. Preferably, the artificial neural network (16) is trained by patient specific parameters. The variables associated with AMI (30) are preferably selected as biochemical markers and/or quantities derived from continuous/intermittent ECG/VCG. The performance of the artificial neural network (16) is preferably optimally tuned to clinical requirements on predictive values of the artificial neural network output in given prevalence situations.
Patent GB-2391168-A (GB)
Title: Washing line with underground storage unit
Inventor: QUARMBY DALE CHRISTIAN
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2002-07-27
Abstract: A telescopically collapsing and folding washing line system comprises a storage unit suitable for concealment of the line in the ground. The system comprises a telescopic post, a clothes line and a fixing into which the post is inserted and is free to rotate when in use. When not in use, the washing line can be collapsed and inserted together with a peg bag into the underground storage unit (see fig 2), which may be tubular or box-shaped. The ingress of water and dirt may be prevented by a storage unit lid when the line is stowed underground and by the line having a rubber base cover effective when the post is upright. A one-way valve may be provided to allow any water which has leaked into the storage unit to pass out of its bottom end.
Patent GB-2380968-A (GB)
Title: Single-motor injection and screw drive hybrid actuator
Inventor: GEIGER DAVID
IPC: F15B11/22
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A device 10 for moving a load 11, e.g. a screw in an injection moulding machine, rotationally and axially relative to a body 12 comprises an electric motor 13 mounted on the body and having an output shaft 14 connected via splines to rotate the load relative to the body. Piston 16 moves the load axially relative to the body and is mounted on the body defining a variable volume first chamber 19. Accumulator 23 is charged to a predetermined pressure by fluid in the first chamber and accumulator. Pump 26 is driven by the motor to displace fluid from the first chamber to the accumulator and a valve 28 is arranged to selectively permit pressurized fluid in the accumulator to flow into the first chamber to move the piston and load in one direction axially relative to the body.
Patent GB-2384365-A (GB)
Title: Bulb holder
Inventor: RICHARDSON GUY BENEDICT
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A bulb holder 1 comprises a holder body 2; connection means 6 to connect one end of the holder body to a support or supply cable; a socket 3 to receive a light bulb; and a switch 8 to operate the light bulb, said switch being controlled by reciprocal up and down movement of a sleeve 10 on the holder body. The bulb holder is easier to switch on and off as compared with a conventional switched bulb holder operated by a sliding bar.
Patent GB-2377112-A (GB)
Title: Human-machine interface apparatus
Inventor: MOORE ROGER KENNETH
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A human-machine interface apparatus for providing an output from a computer. The human-machine interface apparatus comprises a three-dimensional form (1) (e.g. a head) shaped to represent a communications agent, the three-dimensional form having a display surface (39), an input interface (11) for accepting image data from a computer (31), a display apparatus (21) for displaying an image with which a user can engage on the display surface corresponding to the input image data, an input apparatus (9) for receiving non-manual inputs from a user who is engaging with an image on the display apparatus, and an output interface (11) for providing to a computer data derived from inputs received by the input apparatus.
Patent GB-2393934-A (GB)
Title: A reciprocating saw with two eccentrics
Inventor: ARMSTRONG JONATHAN
IPC: B23D51/16
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A reciprocating saw (figure 1,2), where the reciprocating motion of a counterweight 20 is controlled by a first eccentric 40, and a second eccentric 54 controls the reciprocating motion of a timing actuator (figure 1,18) such that the reciprocating motion of the counterweight 20 is out of phase with the reciprocating motion of the cutting arrangement 22. The reciprocating saw (figure 1,2) comprises: a cutting arrangement 22; a rotatable drive shaft 14 with a drive shaft axis 16; a timing actuator 18, where actuator 18 is associated with the cutting arrangement 22, and a counterweight 20.
Patent GB-2395095-A (GB)
Title: Reducing noise in a multi-carrier signal
Inventor: HENRIKSSON JUKKA
IPC: H03G3/34
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A receiver for receiving a multi-carrier signal comprises detection means for detecting the presence of impulse interference within the signal and identifying one or more samples of the signal affected by the impulse interference, means for selecting samples to be blanked, means for blanking the selected samples and means for estimating the blanked signal. The selected samples comprise those samples (l0 to l0 + k) identified as being affected by impulse interference and at least one of the following: a number of samples x1 preceding the identified samples (l0 to l0 + k) or a number of samples x2 following the identified samples (l0 to l0 + k). The blanking means may define the length of a blanking window 301 to have one of a plurality of different predetermined lengths, using the smallest of the predetermined lengths sufficient to encompass the selected samples.
Patent GB-2381814-A (GB)
Title: A coiled tubing reel assembly, stand and method of use for tubing injector system
Inventor: CAIN TROY D
IPC: B65H75/34
Filed: 2002-11-08
Abstract: A reel assembly for supplying coiled tubing of a type used in oilwell operations which comprises a stand 12 onto which a spool of coiled tubing 11 is lowered, a drive coupling (40, fig 1B) for transmitting rotational force from the stand to the spool, an axle 74 for supporting the spool on the stand and a pipe 100 slidably disposed within a bore through the axle for communicating fluid between the coiled tubing and a fluid source. The pipe is retracted to provide clearance for lowering the spool onto the stand and is then extended such that a first end of the pipe is disposed within the spool and a second end is disposed outside the stand. A swivel joint (96, fig 5) may be connected to one of the pipe ends, permitting the pipe to turn with the spool or to be held stationary with respect to the stand dependent on to which end the swivel joint is attached.
Patent GB-2397719-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic transducer structure with performance monitoring arrangement
Inventor: DUNHILL ANTHONY KEITH
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: An ultrasonic transducer comprises first transducer elements 1 for transmitting signals A from a front face of the structure, damping material 2 at the back of the first transducer elements 1, and second transducer elements 3 in or on the damping material 2 behind the first transducer elements 1 to receive sound energy B propagated through the damping material 2 when the first transducer elements 1 transmit signals A from the front face. The multiple second transducer elements 3 may be replaced by a single second transducer element (3 fig.2) wherein the or each second transducer element 3 is polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) film. The size and amplitude of sound pulses B travelling to the second transducer elements 3 from the back face of the first transducer elements 1 can be monitored to determine the performance of the first transducer elements 1.
Patent GB-2399461-A (GB)
Title: A lockable electrical adapter
Inventor: GILCHRIST PETER M
IPC: H01R31/06
Filed: 2003-03-11
Abstract: The device relates to a lockable electrical adapter 10 that has a movable member that allows a plug 30 to be inserted into the adapter but restricts its retraction. The adapter 10 has a first pin configuration, which may comprise three pins, and the plug 30 has a second pin configuration, which may comprise two pins. The movable member may be resilient 15 or a saw tooth structured component 15. A further fixed component 16 may be provided to provide a further restrictive force. The moveable member may otherwise comprise a toothed wheel (18a) with a ratchet (18b) and pawl (18c) mechanism. Another alternative is provided whereby the locking mechanism forms a spring-loaded component (20) arranged on a pivot (21). The body of the adapter may be permanently attached to a cover to restrict access to the plug once it is inserted into the adapter.
Patent GB-2400314-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically actuated, height adjustable shower column
Inventor: BOLTON ROBERT
IPC: E03C1/04
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A shower column is disclosed having a shower head 12 and one or more body jets 14, the column 10 being slidably mounted with respect to an adjacent wall, there being affixed between the shower column and the wall a hydraulic cylinder 20 fed from the mains water supply. The cylinder 20 will advantageously be controlled by a valve (28, Fig 2) located in a convenient position for the shower user. Preferably, the cylinder is double acting so that the shower column may be moved up or down. Preferably, the shower column is mounted to a frame 16, which itself is attached to the wall with guides 18 within which it is slidable. The cylinder, or similar hydraulic device, is attached to the frame and the wall such that actuation of the cylinder moves the frame relative to the wall.
Patent GB-2387470-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system having an optional external cover and different sounds to indicate type of emergency detected
Inventor: ROBERTS NOEL PETER
IPC: G08B19/00
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: The alarm system has a housing comprising a first cover 6, suitable for use indoors and an additional optional second cover 8 for use when the alarm system is used outdoors. The first indoor cover is preferably translucent. The housing contains sound generating means 2,3 and control means 4 so that in dependance on the nature of received external signals, the sound-generator is activated. Preferable, the signals represent fire or intruder alarm conditions, and the sound-generator can produce different sounds to indicate which emergency condition is present. The system may have battery reserve power supply.
Patent GB-2391415-A (GB)
Title: Handheld scanner comprising alignment illumination
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N1/028
Filed: 2003-06-26
Abstract: An imaging device such as a handheld scanner 200 is provided with illumination elements 275A-275C such as laser emitters which illuminate sections of an object being scanned. The illumination elements facilitate accurate alignment of the scanner with an object, such as a document, during operation. The actuation of the illumination elements may be controlled via the depression of control buttons 250A-250C and 251A-251E. In one embodiment, illumination elements 275A,275B may be arranged such they emit light in mutually orthogonal directions.
Patent GB-2387879-A (GB)
Title: Scroll vacuum pump with improved performance
Inventor: SHAFFER ROBERT W
IPC: F01C17/06
Filed: 2001-12-31
Abstract: A scroll compressor having improved efficiencies includes a fixed plate having a spiral involute and an orbiting plate having a spiral involute wrap. The fixed and orbiting plates are positioned in a housing such that the spiral involute wraps mesh with each other to define chambers. A sealant being applied to tips of said involute wraps, said sealant substantially closing any gaps between the tip of the involute wrap and the plat opposing the involute wrap. The sealant is chosen from the group consisting essentially of a grease, a dampening gel, and an epoxy. If a grease is used, then the grease is preferably a low vapor pressure grease. During assembly of the scroll compressor, the seal is applied to tips of the involute wraps. After the scroll compressor has been assembled, it is run to purge excess sealant, leaving sealant only in the gaps between the two scrolls. If an epoxy is used as a sealant, and the epoxy requires curing, the scroll compressor is disassembled after the initial run and the epoxy is cured. The scroll compressor is then reassembled.
Patent GB-2404007-A (GB)
Title: An electric air heater powered by a fuel cell
Inventor: FELLS ANTHONY CRISPIN
IPC: F24H3/06
Filed: 2003-07-18
Abstract: An air heater comprises electric air heating elements 12 powered by a fuel cell unit 10. The heater may comprise a steel panelled casing 2 having a partition 4 dividing the interior into two compartments 6 and 8. Compartment 6 houses a plurality of the heating elements 12 and compartment 8 houses a plurality of the fuel cells and associated control equipment. The fuel cells may be polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) or phosphoric acid fuel cells (PAFC) fuelled by hydrogen or hydrogen rich fuels. Preferably natural gas from either a mains supply, storage container or cylinder containing liquefied natural gas is used. Heating elements 12 may be turned on or off independently. A heat exchanger 16 circulating coolant maybe provided to cool the fuel cell unit 10 and may provide additional heating of air drawn into compartment 6 through inlet grilles 20 by a fan 18 and discharged through outlet grilles 22. Fan 18 may also be powered by the fuel cell unit 10.
Patent GB-2407329-A (GB)
Title: Building structure with a tensile membrane
Inventor: ENOS PHILIP RUDOLPH
IPC: E04B7/10
Filed: 2003-10-15
Abstract: A building is constructed using parabolic arches. A tensile membrane is placed over the arches such that the membrane is in contact with the arches over a central region but extends away from the arches over a peripheral region. The membrane is secured in tension at its edges so as to define an anticlastic surface. A wall is built to present an upper wall surface above ground level and edges of the membrane are secured to the upper wall surface. A central floor area under the central region of the structure is excavated below ground level. A structure provides a large covered space for use as an arena or similar application while construction costs are substantially reduced compared to known configurations for facilitating similar applications.
Patent GB-2407573-A (GB)
Title: Production of arabinose
Inventor: HEIKKILAE HEIKKI
IPC: C13B20/16
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a process of recovering arabinose and optionally other monosaccharides from vegetable fiber rich in heteropolymeric arabinose, such as gum arabic. Said other monosaccharides are typically selected from galactose and rhamnose. The process of the invention comprises controlled hydrolysis of the arabinose-rich vegetable fiber and fractionation of the hydrolysis product to obtain a fraction enriched in arabinose and optionally other product fractions followed by crystallization of arabinose. The invention also relates to a novel method of crystallizing arabinose from biomass-derived material. Furthermore, the invention relates to novel crystalline L-arabinose.