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Patent GB-2358906-A (GB)
Title: Defrost control method for use in a refrigerator
Inventor: CHOI BYUNG JOON
IPC: F25D21/00
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: The invention provides a method of defrosting a frost load accumulated on an evaporator, the method comprising the steps of: performing a normal mode for controlling ON-OFF operations of the compressor, sensing a temperature of the evaporator, comparing the sensed temperature with a first preset temperature to thereby determine a significant amount of frost; if the sensed temperature is less than the first preset temperature, removing the frost by activating the fan and the heater for a predetermined duration; determining whether or not the fan should be activated during the defrost mode, by sensing and comparing temperatures outside/inside the refrigerator, and a total number of instances of a refrigerator door opening and closing; checking whether or not the duration has elapsed, and if the duration has not elapsed, continuously activating the heater; and deactivating the heater if the duration has elapased and performing the normal mode.
Patent GB-2362385-A (GB)
Title: Non-aggregated beta forms of prion proteins and antibodies against such proteins
Inventor: COLLINGE JOHN
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 1999-11-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of making a . b. -form of a prion protein which preferably has more . b. -sheet than . a. -helix structure and is soluble in the absence of a denaturant and/or is non-aggregated and exhibits partial resistance to digestion with proteinase K. The invention also relates to use of the . b. -form in medicine, especially for raising antibodies useful in the treatment and/or diagnosis of prion diseases. The invention also relates to methods of screening for compounds which are capable of inhibiting and/or reversing the conversion of the native . a. -form of a prion protein to a . b. -form, and to uses of identified compounds in medicine.
Patent GB-2368516-A (GB)
Title: Cyclone dust collecting apparatus with removable dust receptacle
Inventor: OH JANG-KEUN
IPC: B04C5/185
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A cyclone dust collecting apparatus includes a cyclone body 20 mounted on a telescopic extension pipe 3 of a vacuum cleaner, a cyclone cover 30 and a dust receptacle 40. The cyclone cover 30 is generally cylindrical, having an open end, a closed end and, and a through-hole formed in a circumferential wall of the cylinder. Dirt separated by the cyclone passes through the hole and into a hooded portion of the cover that forms a flow path 35, to hooded portion of the dust receptacle 45 and into the cylindrical dust container 41. The dust receptacle 40 is removably coupled to the cyclone cover 30. The based of the dust container 41 is supported by a fixing member 51 that is mounted to the telescopic pipe of the vacuum cleaner. The fixing member 51 has protrusion 55 that is inserted into a recess 47 in the collecting body 41. A spring 55b resiliently supports the protrusion pin 55a so that the dust receptacle is pushed towards the cyclone cover during use, but may be easily detached for emptying. The cyclone dust collecting apparatus has a consistently high dust collecting efficiency, regardless of the cleaning position of the vacuum cleaner, and prevents damage to the grille 22 and contamination of the environment when the dust receptacle is emptied.
Patent GB-2377476-A (GB)
Title: A brake system for first applying the back brake of a bicycle and then the front and back brakes together
Inventor: MILLETT KENNETH JOSEPH
IPC: B62L3/08
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A brake system for first applying the back brake of a bicycle and then the front and back brakes together, comprises a housing (28, fig 11) mountable on a bicycle and containing rotatable front and back discs 7,2, a main cable (25, fig 2) connected to the back brake disc 2 at an anchor point (6, fig 2) and to a brake lever, a back brake cable (26, fig 2) also connected to the back brake disc 2 at anchor point (6, fig 2), and a front brake cable (27, fig 3) connected to the front brake disc 7 at anchor point (9, fig 3). Operation of the lever rotates the back brake disc 2 and applies the rear brake alone via cable (26, fig 2), until a pin 20 engages a slot end (13, fig 3) on the front brake disc 7, and then both discs rotate and apply the front and back brakes. For off-road use, a front brake adjuster (22, fig 9) is screwed fully into the housing to render the front brake inoperative, so that only the back brake will be actuated on operation of the lever.
Patent GB-2370049-A (GB)
Title: Under floor heating
Inventor: TAYLOR CARL STEVEN
IPC: F24D3/14
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: An insulating multi-layer bubble membrane laminated to aluminium foil 6 forms an insulating layer between both the side walls 3 and joists 2A and 2B, and also between the top of the floor 22 and the underside of the floor. Pipe 20 meanders around between joists 2A and 2B supported by clips 16. The floor is heated by pumping hot water around pipe 20.
Patent GB-2377782-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for the communication of assured reputation information
Inventor: BUTLER NICHOLAS DAVID
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-07-21
Abstract: There is provided a method and system of processing electronic transactions involving three parties, normally remote from one another. A service requestor(SR) requests a good or service from a service provider(SP) on the condition that certain terms will be fulfilled indicating that the good or service is provided at a particular standard. The service provider registers with a reputation authority terms for the supply of a good or service. Independently the service requestor acquires from the reputation authority a public key for which the private key is kept by the reputation authority. The service requestor(30) requests the service provider(20) for a good or service according to certain terms and the request is sent to the reputation authority which compares registered terms with the requested terms and if compatible signs the transaction with the retained private key and sends the signed transaction back to the service requestor. The service requestor can be confident that the service provider terms in the signed transaction has been assured by the reputation authority.
Patent GB-2363474-A (GB)
Title: Optical waveguide with multiple core layers and method of fabrication thereof
Inventor: DA SILVA MARQUES PAULO VICENTE
IPC: G02B6/10
Filed: 2000-02-07
Abstract: An optical waveguide with multiple care layers for transmitting an optical signal comprises a substrate; an intermediate layer formed on said substrate; a waveguide core formed on said intermediate layer; and an upper cladding layer embedding said waveguide core. The waveguide core comprises a first core layer formed on said intermediate layer and a second core layer formed on said first core layer. The first core layer has photosensitive properties and the second core layer has optical gain properties.
Patent GB-2366258-A (GB)
Title: Trolley having independently braked rear wheels
Inventor: HOOKER DAVID LESLIE
IPC: B62B5/04
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A trolley includes at least one swivably mounted front wheel and two wheels mounted on opposite sides of the trolley at a rear end. Braking means independently brake each of the rear wheels and are controlled by levers which are positioned adjacent and in front of a handle which spans the width of the trolley.
Patent GB-2378905-A (GB)
Title: Golf swing training mirror
Inventor: FIRTH PETER JOHN
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2001-08-25
Abstract: A planar mirror or mirrors in which a player may observe his performance i.e. a golf swing. The mirror may be provided with overlays or projections onto the mirror which outline the optimum stroke: guides on the edge of the mirror may also be used. The whole may be easily folded and transported. Instructions using a variety of media may be included.
Patent GB-2380149-A (GB)
Title: Handheld liquid applicator
Inventor: TAGGART LESLIE
IPC: B05C17/035
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A liquid applicator has a liquid container f. A liquid g is dispensed through an orifice a3 onto an absorbent roller d which is suspended from a holder a via a bolt mechanism e, j. Liquid g is pressurised by gravity (figure 3) or hand pressure applied by squeezing (figure 4) so that it passes onto roller d. The amount of liquid passing is determined by way of the size of orifice a3 and the liquid viscosity. The liquid absorbed by the roller is then transferred through a rolling motion of roller d onto the receiving surface. In other embodiments, liquid g maybe delivered directly to the outer surface of roller d or via a pipe to a hollow interior of roller d (figure 6). There may be two rollers mounted on the applicator (figure 5). A doctoring blade or scraper may be mounted on the applicator (figure 8). There may be a pressure mechanism (figure 5).
Patent GB-2371396-A (GB)
Title: Driver drowsiness monitor and recognition system
Inventor: HARRIS JOHN WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: G08B21/06
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A system for a vehicle having a camera which is used to derive the facial characteristics of the vehicle operator. These characteristics are used to monitor the operator for signs of fatigue and provide a warning when fatigue is detected. The characteristics may also be used to identify the operator of the vehicle to prevent operation of the vehicle by an unauthorised person. The system may also incorporate data logging facilities which can record, transmit and receive data to and from remote locations.
Patent GB-2381137-A (GB)
Title: Signal generation apparatus and method for seafloor exploration
Inventor: SINHA MARTIN C
IPC: G01V3/12
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: An apparatus for generating electronic signals for application in subsea electromagnetic exploration. A surface generated high-voltage low-current source signal stabilized at a first frequency is supplied to a deep-tow vehicle (18) via an umbilical cable (16). The high-voltage low-current signal is transformed at the deep-tow vehicle to a high-current low-voltage a.c. signal by a transformer (52) within a cycloconverter (30). A semiconductor relay bridge (104) provides switchable rectification of the high-current low-voltage a.c. signal to provide a quasi-square wave at a second frequency, lower than the first frequency, for supply to a transmitting antenna (22) towed by the deep-tow vehicle. The times of the rectification switching are dependent on zero crossings of the high-current low-voltage a.c. signal. Allowable rectification switching times may be gated to occur only within pre-determined time windows to avoid noise-induced zero-crossing switching. The apparatus allows multiple transmission frequencies to be derived from a single stabilized source and improves spectral integrity by avoiding rectification switching at zero-crossings not occurring at the first frequency.
Patent GB-2371942-A (GB)
Title: Alarm monitoring system
Inventor: BEATTIE ERIC
IPC: G08B25/08
Filed: 2001-11-01
Abstract: Alarm monitor system 20 has in a domestic house 21, a telephone receiver unit 22 and line 23. Alarm handset unit 24 is connected, via a two-way connector, into telephone line 23 such that, when alarm button 25 is pressed, an alarm call is made to a call centre 26 permanently manned by operators 27 who have access to a databank 28 of subscriber information. When an alarm call is received at the call station 26 and compiler 29 outputs the subscriber information from databank 28, the telephone call to the subscriber is made automatically by a transmit unit, so that the process is started immediately. The transmit unit also passes on the alarm call and subscriber information SI to operator 27 and simultaneously adds the operator 27 into the telephone call made to the subscriber. If the telephone call is answered, the operator 27 asks for a security number code. If an incorrect number code or name is given, the Police is alerted.
Patent GB-2382492-A (GB)
Title: System analysis
Inventor: CHRISTODOULOU ATHENA
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2001-11-20
Abstract: Apparatus for producing an electronic model of a communications network or system having at least one host and a plurality of notes connected thereto, directly or otherwise, the apparatus comprising means for obtaining data relating to at least some of the notes and/or the host and means for creating an electronic model of the system or network using the data. The apparatus comprises a trusted computer host 16 for use in analysing the network 10. The trusted computer host comprises means 18 for detecting notes 14 on the network. As nodes are detected, sampling probes 20 are inserted at each such note wherever possible. The probes take measurements at the respective nodes and return the resultant data to the trusted computer host. For a case where it is not possible to insert a probe at a detected note, the trusted computer host comprises means 22 for performing traffic analysis and obtaining a profile of behaviour between that node and the network host 12. The data received from the probes and the traffic analysis data is used by model simulation means 24 in the trusted computer host to create a model of the network.
Patent GB-2387131-A (GB)
Title: Decorating edge guide
Inventor: EDWINS ANDREW
IPC: B05B12/28
Filed: 2002-03-25
Abstract: A decorating edge guide or mask, comprising a blade 1 with bevel edged top 2 formed with an offset 3 an a perpendicular flange 4 which is attached to a removable handle 5. The guide may be used with any liquid substance application or any liquid substance applicator either internally or externally. The blade may also be extended to incorporate a right angle section for painting in corners.
Patent GB-2373429-A (GB)
Title: A method or process for delivery of crop products to a point of sale
Inventor: WENHAM CHRISTOPHER OWEN
IPC: A23B7/04
Filed: 2001-08-23
Abstract: There is a perceived taste reduction in "frozen vegetables" as compared to "fresh vegetables", and need in the mind of the consumer for a "natural" or "fresh" product. The present invention therefore provides a method of providing a crop product to a point of sale comprising the steps of: harvesting the crop product; cleaning the crop product; freezing the crop product; defrosting/tempering the crop product; and delivering or displaying the crop product to or at the point of sale. In one embodiment the crop product is partly blanched prior to freezing to reduce enzyme activity. After or during defrosting, the crop product is subjected to gas flushing. The crop product comprises a vegetable product, eg peas or sweetcorn, or a fruit product, eg a berry fruit.
Patent GB-2390350-A (GB)
Title: Sailing vessel having wind steering means
Inventor: CHICKEN ROBERT RICHARD
IPC: B63H25/10
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A sailing vessel includes a sail, a winch 6 and a control line 7 connecting the sail to the winch 6. The winch 6 is mounted 11, 12 to the vessel in a manner which permits movement of the winch 6 relative to the vessel in response to wind force on the sail. Force transmitting means 14, 15, 16 translates movement of the winch mount 12 into movement of the helm 1 of the vessel. In use, the helm 1 is steered in a direction which opposes a change in direction of wind force on the sail so as to keep the vessel on course. Tensioning means 17, such as a shock cord, opposes tension in the control line 7 between the winch 6 and the sail and may be adjustable. The winch may move in a linear manner along runners 11 or it may rotate about a pivot point (82, Fig 13).
Patent GB-2390584-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle anti-hijack device
Inventor: HAMMOND SHEILA SURUJDAI
IPC: B60R25/00
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A vehicle anti-hijack device particularly for road vehicles. The device comprises a manual activation switch 3 located on the rim of the steering wheel near the driver's right hand, a storage reservoir 10, a pump 7, tubing 8 and a spray head 9 located above the side windows of the vehicle. The device is intended to spray a hijacker who is outside the vehicle with an irritant fluid when it is activated by the driver pressing the switch 3, temporarily disabling the attacker and allowing the driver to drive away from the scene. A cover 6 may be provided for the switch 3 to prevent inadvertent activation. Power for the device may be provided from the vehicle's electrical system via the cigar lighter socket (13, fig 2). The pump 7 is a standard windscreen washer pump. The device uses mostly standard automotive components to reduce the cost. The device may be adapted for use with rail vehicles.
Patent GB-2390775-A (GB)
Title: Packet scheduler using a genetic algorithm
Inventor: SAIED ABEDI
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: Packet scheduling apparatus 10 schedules packets of data for transmission from a transmitter via at least one channel to a plurality of receivers. A candidate solution generating unit 12 generates a plurality of candidate scheduling solutions   h  1-  h  n. At least one candidate solution is generated using a genetic algorithm. Each candidate solution specifies at least the receiver(s) to which packets are to be transmitted in a scheduling instant under consideration. A best solution selecting unit 14 compares the generated candidate solutions and, based on the comparison results, selects a best one of the candidate solutions   h  best to use to transmit packets in said scheduling instant. Such apparatus can provide a superior scheduling solution to conventional schedulers such as round-robin and maximum carrier-to-interference ratio schedulers whilst keeping the computation resource requirements within acceptable levels.
Patent GB-2381432-A (GB)
Title: Position controller for the focal spot of an electron beam
Inventor: BLIN PHILIPPE
IPC: H05G1/00
Filed: 2002-09-03
Abstract: An X-ray emission device and method for a radiology apparatus comprises a cathode 30 and a rotating anode 31, the anode 31 being provided with a roughly cylindrical surface 49. The device forms a beam of electrons 50 that bombards a portion of the roughly cylindrical surface of the anode that constitutes the focal point 51 of emission of the X-rays. The position of the focal point 51 of the anode 31 relative to a reference position is dynamically controlled. The position of the focal point can also be controlled in a radial plane.
Patent GB-2393651-A (GB)
Title: Moulded vehicle carpet module
Inventor: RICE JEFFERY L
IPC: B29C51/08
Filed: 2003-01-15
Abstract: A moulded vehicle carpet module (40) comprises a thermoplastic backing material (44) (e.g. ultra low density polyethylene, modified polypropylene, filled metallocene co-polymer) that is vacuum moulded to correspond to the shape of a floor in a particular vehicle and a piece of tufted carpet (41) attached to the backing material. A process of forming a vehicle carpet module comprises the steps of heating a carpet segment, comprising the tufted carpet attached to the backing material, placing the segment over a vacuum mould (80) and drawing a vacuum from within the mould, allowing the carpet to cool (e.g. using cooling fluid circulating in cooling channels (64)) and removing the carpet segment from the mould. Preferably, at least one foam pad is attached to the thermoplastic backing layer, either by injection moulding or adhesive attachment.
Patent GB-2386666-A (GB)
Title: A tensioner hardened with a diamond-like amorphous carbon coating (DLC)
Inventor: NAKAGAWA TAKEROU
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: A tensioner is formed with components having improved wear resistance. At least one component of the tensioner is covered with a diamond-like amorphous carbon coating (DLC). The coating is applied to the tensioner without causing hydrogen brittleness in metallic members. In addition, the coating may be formed on tensioner components formed with resin. In one embodiment of the invention, a metal element is dispersed into the diamond-like amorphous carbon coating. The tensioner shoe may also be coated in DLC.
Patent GB-2382634-A (GB)
Title: Slave cylinder having a two component seal carrier
Inventor: KOSCHMIEDER HARTMUT
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 1999-10-11
Abstract: A slave cylinder, for a hydraulic clutch release unit, has a pressure chamber containing a seal 110 with a seal carrier 111 comprising of a two-component arrangement 112, 114 which are manufactured separately from each other. The seal carrier arrangement consists of an inner ring 112 mounted inside an outer sleeve 114 through a flange 113. Seal 110 is mounted on a ring piston 108 by the carrier 111 which may be made of sheet metal. The carrier 111 has ring beads 115, 117 that engage with a matching recess in the seal 110. The other end of the carrier 111 has projections 118 that hook with keyed engagement with the ring piston 108 by undercut sections 119. Seal 110 has a trapezoidal inner profile which, in use, is filled with sealant material (ie. positive locking), and sealing lips that are spread out substantially V-shaped so that they contact a guide sleeve face and bore wall. The sealing lips may be subjected to chemical treatment (eg. halogens) to reduce friction.
Patent GB-2393281-A (GB)
Title: Calculating a mean number of tasks for a processing element in an array in such a way as to overcome a problem of rounding errors, for use in load balancing
Inventor: BEAUMONT MARK
IPC: G06F7/02
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: A method for calculating a local mean number of tasks for each processing element (PEr) in a parallel processing system, wherein each processing element (PEr) has a local number of tasks associated therewith and wherein r represents the number for a selected processing element, the method comprising assigning a value (Er) to the each processing element (PEr), summing a total number of tasks present on the parallel processing system and the value (Er) for the each processing element (PEr), dividing the sum by a total number of processing elements in the parallel processing system and truncating a fractional portion of the divided sum for the each processing element.
Patent GB-2384153-A (GB)
Title: Electric heater assembly
Inventor: COLEMAN GAVIN JOHN
IPC: H05B3/68
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: An electric heater assembly (2) includes a support plate (4) comprising at least one dish-like recess (10) surrounded by a substantially planar region (5) having front and rear faces (6, 8), the dish-like recess being open at the front face (6) of the planar region. The at least one dish-like recess (10) has a base (12) and a peripheral wall (14) extending between the base and the planar region (5). A layer (16) of thermal and electrical insulation material is provided in the at least one dish-like recess (10), with at least one electrical heating element (20) supported relative thereto. A terminal arrangement (22), electrically connected to the at least one heating element (20) is located in an aperture (26) provided in the peripheral wall (14) of the at least one dish-like recess (10), whereby at least one electrically conductive terminal is (24) incorporated in the terminal arrangement (22) and is accessible at the rear face (8) of the substantially planar region (5) of the plate (4).
Patent GB-2385623-A (GB)
Title: Casing apparatus
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2000-03-06
Abstract: Apparatus comprises a wellbore formed by drilling; and a tubular liner positioned within the wellbore, the tubular liner being formed by extruding it off of a mandrel while drilling the borehole.