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Patent GB-2375153-A (GB)
Title: Screw fastening
Inventor: ENTICOTT GARRY ROY
IPC: F16B5/06
Filed: 2001-05-02
Abstract: A screw fastening (10) comprises a shaft (12) having a helical thread (14). The thread (14) has a leading surface (20) which is radiussed in cross section, the cross section being taken through and parallel to a central axis (22) of the shaft (12). The fastening (10) can be push inserted into a hole but must be unscrewed to remove the fastening (10) from the hole.
Patent GB-2367821-A (GB)
Title: Stabilisation of cytokine solutions by casein
Inventor: MEAGER ANTHONY
IPC: A61P5/00
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A method of stabilising a polypeptide or cytokine solution or suspension by adding an exogenous hydrophobic molecule, preferably a caesin, is claimed. The casein may comprise an   a   and/or a   b   casein or more preferably bovine casein. The cytokine may be an interferon. HuINF-  b   is exemplified. Also claimed is a composition comprising a container with a hydrophobic inner surface coating of casein in contact with a pharmaceutical solution or suspension of a polypeptide. Alternatively claimed is a method of releasing a polypeptide adsorbed to a hydrophobic solid surface by contacting the solid surface with a mixture comprising a casein and incubating the surface with the mixture.
Patent GB-2366673-A (GB)
Title: Wet-mateable electrical connector with metal to metal seal
Inventor: RAYSSIGUIER CHRISTOPHE M
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2001-08-21
Abstract: A wet-mateable electrical connector does not use elastomer as a primary seal. The female connector has an internal central cavity with one or more female contacts (65, 66, Fig 1A), and a sliding pin 70. It also has a metal sealing surface 86. The male connector has a pin 126 which pushes the sliding pin out of the way when the connectors are mated, male contacts 138, 140 and a metal sealing surface 136. Movable elastomer wipers 152 on the male and fixed wipers 76 on the female wipe the pin as it is inserted into the counterpart. The connector may be used in an oil well.
Patent GB-2379122-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone support apparatus for in car use, attachable to the window using suction cups
Inventor: FARSHI EDWARD
IPC: B60R11/00
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a mobile phone support apparatus 2 comprising a mobile phone support member and a mounting member 6 for detachably mounting the apparatus to a window of a vehicle. In this way, a mobile phone may be attached to the apparatus 2 and the apparatus 2 mounted on the window of a vehicle such that the mobile phone faces the driver of the vehicle, for safe hands free use of the mobile phone whilst driving. The apparatus may comprise a speaker 18 which in use is oriented to face the windscreen, such that any sound coming through the speaker 18 is reflected from the windscreen in an amphitheatre effect in order to amplify the sound.
Patent GB-2379706-A (GB)
Title: Sliding sash window assembly
Inventor: SCHOLES DUNCAN
IPC: E05D15/22
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A sliding sash window assembly comprises a frame having inner and outer guide tracks and two sash units each slidably mounted in a respective guide track and associated with a pair of slidable mounting members 17 located within the guide tracks. A detachable coupling is provided between each mounting member <B>17</B> and an adjacent side frame member <B>18</B> of a respective sash unit. Each detachable coupling comprises a pivotally mounted projection <B>19</B> and a socket <B>20</B>, the projection <B>19</B> and the socket <B>20</B> are slidably engageable and disengageable in order to mount and de-mount the sash from the mounting member. Each sash unit is pivotable via the associated projections <B>19</B> between a position in the plane of its guide track and a transversely extending position. The projections <B>19</B> may be pivotally mounted on the mounting member <B>17</B> via pivot <B>21</B> and the socket may be provided in a facing edge <B>22</B> of the side frame member <B>18</B>. Each sash may be releasably retained in the operative position by wedges <B>23</B> which may engage facing edges <B>22</B> of side frame members <B>18</B>.
Patent GB-2374927-A (GB)
Title: Radioactive dust monitor with electrostatic dust collecting and corona discharge line electrodes
Inventor: ITO YASUHISA
IPC: B03C3/41
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A radioactive dust monitor comprising a dust collecting electrode (20) serving also as light shielding surface, a corona discharge line (22) in a spaced relation with the dust collecting electrode, a radiation detection part (24) and a scintillator (30) disposed close to dust collecting electrode. Radioactive dust is first charged up by the corona discharge line (22) connected to a high negative voltage, the charged dust is then attracted towards the dust collecting electrode which is connected to a high positive voltage. There the radioactive radiation emitted from the dust is passed on to the scintillator. The light generated at the scintillator in turn is transferred to a PMT (photomutliplier tube) (36) via two bundles of fibre optics (34). PMT coverts the light emitted from the scintillator into electric pulses.
Patent GB-2383299-A (GB)
Title: Embossing device
Inventor: BREDAHL GUNNAR
IPC: B31F1/07
Filed: 2001-12-18
Abstract: The device, for tissue paper, comprises a first roll (12) and a second roll (14) cooperating with each other to emboss a web of tissue paper in-between, first protrusions (20) on the circumference of the first roll (12) cooperating with the second roll (14) to form a first nip with a first gap in-between, second protrusions (22a, 22b) on the circumference of the first (12) or second roll (14) cooperating with the other of the first and second roll as a counter roll to form a second nip with a second gap which is adjustable for some or all of the projections (22a,22b). The roll not carrying the projections (22a,22b) has indentations (24a,24b) such that, selectively, one set (22a) or the other set (22b) of the projections only provides embossing action, or neither set is used. Selection is by axial shifting of one roll or by relative circumferential displacement.
Patent GB-2385252-A (GB)
Title: A horse training device
Inventor: WILSON GEORGE
IPC: A01K15/02
Filed: 2002-02-16
Abstract: The device is designed to provide a resistance training method for horses, in particular racehorses. It consists of a parachute 10 attached to a metal ring hole 6 on a plastic attachment 7 which is connected to an adjustable harness 1,2,3,5. In use the drag effect of the parachute causes the exercising horse to work harder and so improve its physiological and athletic capacity. It may also act as a safe way of assisting the rider in restraining a hard-pulling horse.
Patent GB-2382854-A (GB)
Title: Countersink screw
Inventor: GELL TERRY
IPC: F16B35/06
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A countersink screw comprises a body portion (2) and a head (3), one or more grooves (4) extend along the underside of the head in which the leading edge (7) of the grooves are adapted to cut the material in which the screw is used. The grooves may extend at an angle from the top of the head to the bottom in the direction of the turn of the screw and are such that as the screw is turned the material cut is forced up the length of the grooves and out the top of the head. Preferably, the grooves have a V-shaped cross section and are used on a self tapping screw.
Patent GB-2375613-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric liquid crystal display
Inventor: WANG JONG-MIN
IPC: G02F1/1337
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A ferroelectric liquid crystal device (30) has upper and lower orientating layers (35, 36) and ferroelectric liquid crystal material (37) disposed between the orientating layers (35, 36). The ferroelectric liquid crystal material (37) has a bookshelf structure and the orientating layers (35, 36) are each rubbed in two directions, preferably separated by 45{.
Patent GB-2388265-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to processing of zoomed images
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: H04N5/228
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A method and apparatus is described for processing a zoomed sequence of images comprising a first image at a first magnification 110, a later image at a second magnification 118, and at least one intermediate image 112,114 or 116 at a magnification between said first and second magnifications. The method comprises: applying an electronic zoom to each of the intermediate images 212,214,216 so as to magnify each of the intermediate images to the same magnification level as the higher of the first and second magnifications. The method may be used to simulate a cut or splice from a single camera zoom sequence during editing without losing any associated, e.g. audio, data or intervening images.
Patent GB-2388324-A (GB)
Title: Golf club swing monitor
Inventor: MCBURNEY RAYMOND J
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A golf practice apparatus comprising a base 1, having a support 2, for a golf ball 4, positioned above the base and an upper sensor 5, and a lower Sensor 6, mounted on the base in a preferable vertically adjustable manner above and below the ball and operating to detect the extremities of the upper and lower positions of a golf club head 12 relative to a ball at or close to the instant of impact following the swing of the club by a user, and indicating means 13 responsive to the sensors to display a high or a low position of the club head. Vertical arms 7,8 of the sensors 5,6 may be positioned in a series of apertures 11 in blocks 9, 10 to provide positional adjustment of the sensors 5, 6. Each block 9, 10 has an associated electrical switch which is activated upon the club head stricking sensors 5, 6 to light the indicating means 13.
Patent GB-2373765-A (GB)
Title: Method and mechanism for transporting work
Inventor: SHIMIZU TOSHIHARU
IPC: B62D65/18
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: A module transporting medianism (1), comprising a lift means for delivery (6) moving a module assembled in a sub line (SL) through the underside of the floor surface (FL) of a main line (ML), a slide mechanism (5) moving the module parallel thereto under the floor of the main line (ML), and a lift means for assembly (4) raising the module received from the slide mechanism (5) to the position for assembly of a body (F).
Patent GB-2381660-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit chip and mounting structure
Inventor: HARADA HIROSHI
IPC: H01L23/498
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: An integrated circuit chip 1 has resin moulded semiconductor device and bonding wires connected to external connection lands disposed at the bottom surface of the chip 4. Those connection lands at the corners 4a have an enlarged area, allowing a larger amount of solder 22 to adhere compared to other lands, so that the four corners of the integrated circuit chip are firmly soldered to lands 21 of a mother board 20. In one embodiment a BGA-type chip has a grid of solder balls adhered to the connection lands between the chip and mother board. In a second embodiment a BCC-type chip has a grid of conductor terminals (fig 5; 11) have connection lands (fig 5; 14) at the bottom, those at the corners having enlarged area.
Patent GB-2374472-A (GB)
Title: Electric connecting terminal
Inventor: KUMAYAMA YASUMICHI
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: An electric connecting terminal 41 is connected to a flat circuit body 1 by pushing a pair of piecing portions 43, 44 through the body and then folding the tips towards each other. The piercing portions are of constant width at the bottom. The tips may have taper surfaces 43a etc on the internal and/or external sides. One tip may be inverted to pierce the conductor, and the other tip may hold the first in place.
Patent GB-2382080-A (GB)
Title: Blue electroluminescent polymer
Inventor: SON JHUN MO
IPC: C08G61/02
Filed: 2002-09-27
Abstract: A blue electroluminescent polymer represented by formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=86 LX=643 LY=671 TI=CF> <PC>wherein Ar is a C 6 -C 26  aromatic group, or a C 4 -C 14  heteroaromatic group which contains at least one heteroatom in the aromatic ring, where the aromatic group and the heteroaromatic group may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one C 1 -C 12  linear, branched or cycloalkyl group, alkoxy group or amine group;<BR> R and R' are independently a hydrogen atom, a C 1 -C 12  linear, branched or cycloalkyl group or alkoxy group, or a C 6 -C 14  aromatic group which may be unsubstituted or substituted with at least one C 1 -C 12  linear, branched or cycloalkyl group, alkoxy group or amine group; and n is a real number from 0.01 to 0.99. The polymer is used in electroluminescent devices as a light-emitting layer.
Patent GB-2394249-A (GB)
Title: Water tank stand
Inventor: HILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: F24H9/06
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: A stand for a hot water tank includes three supports 1 positioned within a tray 3 that collects water that may leak from the tank. The supports have formed projections 1A to prevent movement of the tank. The tray includes a drain point 5.
Patent GB-2387699-A (GB)
Title: Tyre pressure monitoring using vehicle radio
Inventor: NANTZ JOHN S
IPC: H03C1/46
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A system (4) for remote monitoring of tyre pressure in a vehicle (6) includes a controller (38) in communication with a vehicle radio (40). The vehicle radio (40) conveys tyre pressure information to a vehicle occupant using the vehicle radio display (42) or speaker (44).
Patent GB-2389423-A (GB)
Title: Oil filter monitor
Inventor: ZAGONE PETER
IPC: G01L13/02
Filed: 2003-06-05
Abstract: An oil circulation system that monitors filter life and can notify the operator of the oil filter life status. The oil filter life is calculated based upon oil pressure sensors on the inlet and outlet of the oil filter. Pressure drop, oil temperature, and engine speed from a tachometer are factored into an algorithm to calculate the percentage of oil filter life remaining. If the percentage is below the predetermined level, the system will warn the operator to change the filter. If the percentage is above the predetermined level, the system will record the extent of oil filter life remaining and repeat the process. This is tantamount to calculating how blocked the filter is.
Patent GB-2392411-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to dough handling apparatus
Inventor: MCNAMEE RONAN
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A dough cutting apparatus is disclosed including a plurality of dough cutting members (6) (figure 1 - not shown), each of which is adapted for cutting a desired shape out of a strip of dough. Each dough cutting member is spaced apart from an adjacent cutting member by a predetermined distance so that when each cutting member cuts a dough cut-out from the strip of dough, there is a relatively narrow web (101) of waste dough produced in the region between adjacent dough cutting members. There is also a waste dough web removing apparatus (50) which has a plurality of fingers (51, 52, 53) for urging the waste dough web upwardly for separation from the dough cut-outs. The cutting members are spaced apart in the transverse plane relative to the longitudinal direction of the strip of dough.
Patent GB-2404820-A (GB)
Title: WLAN with transmission beam direction and power control
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-08-06
Abstract: A wireless local area network (WLAN) system comprises at least one terminal directing and controlling the power of a radiation transmission pattern depending on the relative location of another terminal. The said radiation pattern may be a narrow radiation beam generated by a beam-forming antenna array comprising transmitting means with a power control circuit. The relative location data of the terminals may be input manually or derived via communication between the terminals. The signal strength obtained between the terminals may be maintained between two predetermined values. A method and means of implamenting the above system is claimed. The system can be used to provide a WLAN with communication signals which do not extend much beyond the desired communication coverage area and thereby improves the security of the system.
Patent GB-2391793-A (GB)
Title: Moulded article of clothing and the method for making the article of clothing
Inventor: MAILLER GILLIAN
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: An article of clothing comprising a polyester knitted jersey fabric which is moulded in a moulding operation to the desired body shape. The invention also includes a method of making such an article. The garment has a second layer of warp knitted fabric which may include Lycra (R.T.M)
Patent GB-2394736-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cleaning a fractured interval between two packers
Inventor: COSTLEY JAMES M
IPC: E21B37/08
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for fluid treatment of a well interval, and for cleaning the selected interval and apparatus of residue after treatment. An Out/In straddle tool 10 featuring upper 44 and lower 96 packers is run into the well. The packers establish a seal with the casing 12, defining an annular interval between the packers, tool and casing. A fluid, such as fracturing fluid, is then pumped through the tool, diverted through an Out port 50 of the tool into the interval, and diverted back into the tool through a lower In port 86. At low pressures, this fluid is dumped into the casing through a dump valve (190, figure 4). At higher pressures, the valve shuts, and the interval is pressurised to treat the well. After treatment, clean fluid is pumped into the well at a lower flow rate, the valve opens, allowing this fluid, and the residues from the treatment zone, to be dumped into the casing beneath the tool.
Patent GB-2407753-A (GB)
Title: Open-topped sleeve for a cigarette carton
Inventor: SANI JOHN ARNOLD PETER
IPC: A24F15/12
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A sleeve for a cigarette carton made from plastic or metal has a front, a back, two side walls and a base but no top. The cigarette carton is inserted through the open end of the sleeve. Two main embodiments are described. In the first embodiment, the side walls at the open end of the sleeve have a bevelled aspect, allowing access to the flip-top of the carton when it is inserted into the sleeve. In the second embodiment, all the sides of the sleeve have a rectangular aspect and semi-circular notches are provided at the top of the side walls to enable the top of the carton to be gripped between finger and thumb for partial or full removal.
Patent GB-2396131-A (GB)
Title: Fastener feeding device comprising depth control
Inventor: GEHRING TODD M
IPC: B25B21/00
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A fastener feeding device may include a housing that is securable to a power tool, a glider assembly that is slidably coupled to the housing, a depth control nose slidably coupled to the glider assembly and the housing, and a locking member pivotally coupled to the glider. The locking member may include a mounting sleeve coupleable to a power tool for providing a quick release connection of the feeding device to the power tool. A depth stop may be coupled to the mounting sleeve and may be engageable with a depth stop adjusting ring to adjust a depth to which a fastener driven by the system is driven relative to a surface of a workpiece. A depth control locking member may be pivotally coupled to the glider assembly for adjusting the depth nose control nose with respect to the glider assembly. An extension may be connectable between the power tool and the feeding device.
Patent GB-2411133-A (GB)
Title: Cement mixer drum cap
Inventor: RUBIO-RUIZ FELIPE
IPC: B01F29/60
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A closure 10 for a cement mixer drum allows cleaning thereof without spillage of the cleaning material within. The closure may have a lip 14 to engage the inside or outside of the mouth of the drum, and removable attachment means 24 such as a resilient cord.
Patent GB-2401677-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle air conditioning apparatus
Inventor: TAMATSU TAKESHI
IPC: B60H1/00
Filed: 2004-04-08
Abstract: An air conditioning apparatus 1 for a vehicle comprises an air blowing device 2, a case 1a having a first 13 (face) and second 12 (foot) opening downstream of an air passage, a first heat exchanger 5 for cooling air, a second heat exchanger 8 for heating air, a switching door 7 distributing the cooled air either towards the second heat exchanger 8 so that the air is heated or to a bypass passage 9 thereby bypassing the second heat exchanger 8. A mode switching door 11 either distributes the cooled bypassed air to the first opening 13 or distributes the heated air to the second opening 12. An airflow guide 10 upstream of the mode switching door 11 either directs the heated air toward the second opening 12 via the guide 10 and also to the first opening 13 which is in a flow direction of the cooled bypassed air (bi-level mode in fig 7A and 7B) or the cooled bypassed air is directed toward the first opening 13 via the guide 10 and also to the second opening 12 which is in a flow direction of the heated air (bi-level mode in fig 8A and 8B). A first duct (16, fig 3) is connected to the first opening 13 and a second duct (17) is connected to the second opening 12 wherein both ducts lead cooled and heated air to the rear of a passenger compartment.
Patent GB-2398426-A (GB)
Title: Process for recognising the end point of etching of a semiconductor, an etching process and apparatus
Inventor: LAERMER FRANZ
IPC: H01L21/302
Filed: 2003-04-01
Abstract: A process for etching a semiconductor is proposed, whereby the rate of erosion of the semiconductor 30, 31 is adjusted by adjusting the polarity and/or density of free charge caters in the semiconductor. A process for recognising an etching end point, a material junction or an interface while etching a semiconductor 30, 31, is also described. Zone 32 in the semiconductor has inhomogeneous charge carrier density and/or inhomogeneous charge carrier polarity, in particular a p-n junction. A voltage is applied to the zone during etching and the current induced in the zone is measured. The point where etching reaches zone 32 is determined from a change in the current. This process is suitable for recognising the end pint of etching silicon using C1F3 or Br F3 gases, or anisotropic plasma etching. Apparatus suitable for the processes is described.
Patent GB-2399470-A (GB)
Title: Radio receiver
Inventor: COLMER JAMES MORGAN
IPC: H03D3/00
Filed: 2000-05-12
Abstract: A radio receiver for operation in a radio system in which a plurality of radio channels are transmitted at frequencies spaced apart by a predetermined channel spacing, the receiver comprising an antenna for receiving a radio frequency signal, a demodulator for demodulating a signal derived from the radio frequency signal to form a demodulated signal and a filter for filtering the demodulated signal, the filter having a peak response in the region of the reception frequency and having nulls in its response in the region of frequencies spaced apart from the reception frequency by the channel spacing.
Patent GB-2406719-A (GB)
Title: Heat dissipation apparatus
Inventor: GEDAMU ELIAS
IPC: H01L23/367
Filed: 2004-08-25
Abstract: A heat dissipation apparatus for a processor P comprises a heat sink 102 attached to the processor and having an internal chamber 128. The heat sink is also provided with at least one hollow prong 112 in fluid communication with the internal chamber. A first fan 124 may be provided to force a cooling fluid, such as air, into the internal chamber and though the hollow prongs. A second (external) fan 126 may be provided to create an external fluid flow over the exterior surface of the hollow prongs.