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Patent GB-2369828-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear transfer with selected donor cells
Inventor: WELLS DAVID
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-09-14
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of nuclear transfer by selecting and segregating G1 cells from a donor cell population. This method is advantageous over the prior art as it provides certainty as to the stage of the cell cycle which the donor nuclei are in and allows for the production of cloned transgenic or non-transgenic embryonic cells, reconstituted embryos and whole animals for agricultural, pharmaceutical. nutraceutical and biomedical applications.
Patent GB-2390797-A (GB)
Title: A safety hat
Inventor: O'FLAHERTY EAMON JOHN
IPC: A42B1/06
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A safety hat comprising a fabric hat body 2 with an internal cushioned layer 6 to protect against blows and a layer of heat modifying material 8 that alters the temperature inside the hat, the additional layers are located between the body of the hat and the wearer's head. The hat protects the wearer's head against blows from golf balls. The heat modifying material 8 may be a layer of heat reflective material or phase change material such as Outlast (RTM) that may be a separate layer to or integral with the cushioning layer 6. The cushioning layer 6 may be made from foam that may be elastic to accommodate various head sizes and include projections 7 to allow air flow and have a gauze layer 9. The hat may also include a front peak 3, detachable neck flap, padded side flaps 10A, 10B and removable sun visor 11.
Patent GB-2380439-A (GB)
Title: A holding device for an electric tool machine.
Inventor: AEBERHARD BRUNO
IPC: H02K7/14
Filed: 2002-08-22
Abstract: Easy and tool-free fixing of the axially buff-mounted casings 1, 2, 3, which receive the functional modules, may be achieved by means of a holding device 5, which comprises a spring-elastic belt 6, which may be laid around the outside of one of the casings 1, 2, 3 so as to partially enclose it coaxially. Branching off from the belt 6 is a plurality of axially extending gripping arms 7, 8, 10, 11, the ends 13, 14, 16, 17 of which are latchable onto one or more casings 1, 3 adjacent to the casing 2, which is surrounded by the belt 6. The holding device 5 locks the casings 1, 2, 3 against mutual movement in axial direction and in direction of rotation.
Patent GB-2393109-A (GB)
Title: Cooking Tray
Inventor: CRISCUOLO DAVID EDWARD PAUL
IPC: A47J36/02
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: Cooking apparatus for grilling, baking and roasting includes a receptacle 1 with projections 2 forming a food support rack. The channels between these projections serve to collect fat or other fluids given off by the food during cooking.
Patent GB-2386216-A (GB)
Title: Directory server that uses pluggable services and a change log to control the replication of the data in the directory server.
Inventor: MEGGINSON RICHARD
IPC: H04L29/08
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: A directory server comprising a supplier server, is linked to a consumer server, uses a plurality of pluggable services and a change log to manage the replication of data in the directory server from the supplier server to the consumer server. The change log of the data replicated to the consumer server is maintained on the consumer server. The replication of data is could also be managed by the directory information tree and subtree copied between the supplier server and the directory server. A change sequence number created by a change sequence number service, could be used to determine the ordering of the update operation, by creating a unique combination of numbers used to update an attribute value in a directory information tree. The change sequence number could be used to resolve the update ordering of operations by comparing the change sequence numbers of the operations. Also the update could be determined by an update vector where the vector comprises a change sequence number for every data replica.
Patent GB-2395867-A (GB)
Title: Modifying list of preferred networks stored in sim in response to location information.
Inventor: COLES STUART ALEXANDER
IPC: H04W8/18
Filed: 2002-11-28
Abstract: A subscriber identity module for use in mobile communications networks, said subscriber identity module storing a list of preferred mobile communications networks, other than the home mobile network, to be selected for providing services, and said subscriber identity module being adapted to modify said list of preferred networks in response to location information.
Patent GB-2388618-A (GB)
Title: Variable choke valve
Inventor: WILLIAMSON JR JIMMIE ROBERT
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: A fluid flow control apparatus for use in a subterranean well comprises a tubular outer housing (fig 3B, 14) having at least one flow port 148, 160, and a variable annular flow valve 12. The valve preferably includes a first tubular member 110 and a second tubular member 112, each sealingly disposed within the outer housing, and having co-operating shoulders 122, 124 with sealing surfaces. The members may be moved between a closed sealed position, and an open position wherein the sealing surfaces are spaced apart. The fluid flow is variable according to the relative displacement of the members. The flow regulating means may comprise a conical surface 126, labyrinthian seal (fig 5B, 131), or a stair stepped surface (fig 5C, 126).
Patent GB-2403163-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system expansion tank.
Inventor: HUTCHINS WILLIAM RICHARD
IPC: F01P11/02
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: An expansion tank 21 for the cooling system of an internal combustion engine comprises a housing 24 forming an enclosed chamber, an inlet 35 towards the top of the enclosed chamber having an inlet orifice 36, an outlet 38 towards the bottom of the enclosed chamber and a deflector 41 in the form of a vertical tubular cylinder arranged so that liquid flowing into the enclosed chamber through the inlet orifice impinges upon the deflector tangentially or at an oblique angle. The deflector may comprise a part-cylindrical tube having a vertical slot therein to provide a path for the coolant and any gasses or vapours separated therefrom and may be open at its lower end 42. The expansion tank may be substantially spherical and may be formed from an upper 26 and a lower 27 housing part conjoined along a substantially horizontal joint face 28 with the deflector formed integrally with the upper housing part. The expansion tank more efficiently degases or deaerates the cooling liquid as it enters the expansion tank than conventional designs.
Patent GB-2403499-A (GB)
Title: Solar powered illuminated bollard
Inventor: SALAM LOEY
IPC: E01F9/615
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: The bollard, primarily for use streets, parks, buildings, car parks and in remote areas where electricity is not otherwise supplied, comprises a casing 6 with a photovoltaic panel 1 on its top which generates electricity during the day that is stored in batteries 5. During the night light emitting diodes (LED's) 3 which are mounted on the bollard are powered from the batteries to illuminate the bollard. The bollard may have a plastic or metal casing and the LED's may be switched on and off by a suitable system such as an automatic light switch or a timer.
Patent GB-2391528-A (GB)
Title: Remotely controlled vessel throttle arrangement
Inventor: THOMPSON MICHAEL
IPC: B63H21/22
Filed: 2003-07-11
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for the remote control of a vessel's throttle for allowing a user to control movement of the vessel through a canal lock while standing on the canal bank operating the lock gates. A standard throttle lever 10 is provided with a small motor 7 and clutch mechanism 2 and 3 which operate the lever in response to a signal provided by a hand held remote controller. Circuitry (Figure 1) is provided for control of the clutch and motor and this circuitry automatically reverts operation of the throttle to manual when not in automatic use.
Patent GB-2404570-A (GB)
Title: A compactor for a waste bin
Inventor: AVEY GRAHAM
IPC: B30B9/30
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A compactor for a waste bin such as a wheelie bin comprises a lever 1, 2, 3 for pivotable mounting on the mouth of the bin and hinged at 4 to a push rod 5 terminating at a compression foot 7 to compact waste in the bin when the lever is pulled downwards by hand at 1. The lever is attached to the bin via an attachment plate 10 with a universal joint 8 to enable the lever to move up, down, left and right. The lever may have a handle 2 attached to the end that can be extendable. The push rod can also be telescopically extended to allow the foot to extend further into the bin. Preferably the foot may be quickly released from the push rod via sprung button to allow the foot to be changed for a different shaped foot or to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2404719-A (GB)
Title: Mixer valve
Inventor: GILLING JIM
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2003-08-07
Abstract: A mixer valve 1 for a thermostatic shower unit has a cold water inlet 11 and a hot water inlet 12 provided on an upper valve housing 6. A standard thermostatic cartridge 3 mixes the cold and hot water together so that mixed water at a preselected temperature is supplied to a pump unit (not shown) through a mixed water outlet 13 provided on a lower valve housing 7. To enable the mixer valve 1 to be used as an ''off the shelf'' component in a variety of different thermostatic shower units having different component part layouts, the upper valve housing 6 can rotate relative to the lower valve housing 7 so that the angle between the cold and hot water inlets 11 and 12 and the mixed water outlet 13 can be selectively varied.
Patent GB-2394310-A (GB)
Title: A system for controlling an engine
Inventor: KOLMANOVSKY ILYA V
IPC: B60W10/11
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: A system is described for minimizing torque disturbances from an engine 10 that would otherwise cause degraded drive feel by a vehicle driver. The system utilizes multiple torque transmission paths of a transaxle unit 200 mounted to the engine 10. The system manipulates the torque transmitted by adjusting the clutches of multiple torque transmission paths so that the torque disturbance in the engine 10 results in relatively constant vehicle drive torque. A potential torque increase at high speed and low airflow that may be cause using electronically actuated valves is compensated for using multiple paths of the transmission 200. In this way, a relatively constant output torque can be maintained.
Patent GB-2405379-A (GB)
Title: Shopping Trolley
Inventor: MYERS FRANK
IPC: B62B3/14
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: A shopping trolley comprises a handle 12 which has two elongate arms 14 attached, via couplings 16, to a front portion 15. This arrangement enables the trolley to be steered more easily. The coupling 16 may be rigid as shown in figure 2 or pivotable as shown in figure 5, wherein the pivoting motion is limited by stops 19,20.
Patent GB-2399233-A (GB)
Title: Patch cable sockets and adaptors
Inventor: MARDEN SIMON ARTHUR REDMOND
IPC: H01R13/717
Filed: 2003-09-17
Abstract: An adaptor 1 incorporates a housing 2 forming a socket 3 and a plug 4. The socket means 3 includes a plug receiving portion which accepts the plug of a standard patch cable (e.g RJ45 cable). Electrical connection means 7 and 8 extend from the terminals inside the socket and connect to an indicating means, for example a light or LED, 9. An activating means is provided so that the light 9 may be activated and a corresponding light at the opposite end of the patch cable also activated. A retaining means 13 for holding the receiving means in place relative to the indicating means is also disclosed, as is the use of contacts 12 on the outer surface of the socket for connecting an activating power source to the indicating means. The figures show 3 orthogonal views of the adaptor.
Patent GB-2401988-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth enhanced self-injection locked DFB laser with narrowlinewidth
Inventor: HSU TSUNG-YUAN
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A laser system and method for self-injection locking. The system includes a laser (10) having a laser output at a frequency wo. An optical port (14) provides a portion of the laser output at the port and a modulator (16), coupled to the port, is driven by a RF signal at a frequency wm generates two sidebands at wo Ò wm. A filter (18) passes one of the two sidebands; and an optical path (20) couples an output of the filter to the laser for injection locking.
Patent GB-2407360-A (GB)
Title: Six-cylinder four-stroke i.c. engine of boxer configuration
Inventor: PIRAULT JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: F16C7/02
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A six-cylinder four-stroke boxer configuration internal combustion engine has a crankshaft with flying webs 23f, 45f interconnecting intermediate pairs of adjacent crankpins and 2d,3d; 4d,5d, which are angularly disposed by 60 degrees and which are connected to connecting rods and pistons of opposite cylinder banks, this crankshaft arrangement being supported by five main bearings 1h, 2h, 4h, 6h, 7h. This arrangement enables favourable compression ignition and spark ignition combustion system bore/strokes to be used, with compact cylinder spacing and simplified crankshaft configurations. The connecting rod big-end bearings on each crankpin may either be supplied with oil via drillings from the main journals which are in contact with the main bearing oil grooves, or the connecting rod bearings on each crankpin and all main bearings may be supplied with oil via a series of interconnected drillings along the length of the crankshaft and connected to an oil supply at one end of the crankshaft.
Patent GB-2399944-A (GB)
Title: Bottom electrode of capacitor of semiconductor device
Inventor: KIM SI-YOUN
IPC: H01L21/02
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: To form a bottom electrode 60 of a capacitor of a semiconductor device, a first insulation layer pattern 52 having a first contact hole 53 is formed on a substrate 50, and a contact plug 54 for the bottom electrode 60 is formed in the contact hole 53. A second insulation layer 56 is formed on the first insulation layer 52 and contact plug 54, wherein the etching rate of the second insulation layer 56 is higher than the etching rate of the first insulation layer 52. The second insulation layer is etched and a conductive film 60a is formed within the second contact hole 56a. The etching of the first insulation layer 52 near the contact plug 54 is reduced in accordance with the difference between the etching rates of the first and second insulation layers 52,56. The layers 52, 56 are preferably formed of BPSG films having differing compositions. In a further embodiment, a protection layer 59, 59a is deposited within the second contact hole 56a before depositing the conductive film 60a, thus preventing a bridge being generated between adjacent contact plugs.
Patent GB-2409968-A (GB)
Title: A table top with concave and convex edges and a method of providing a flexible teaching environment
Inventor: HINCHCLIFFE MARTIN
IPC: A47B87/00
Filed: 2004-01-16
Abstract: A tabletop (102) is configured to be received upon support means to provide a table for use in combination with other similar configured tables. The tabletop (102) is of a substantially triangular shape consisting of a first concave edge (109), a second concave edge (110) and a third convex edge (111). The tabletop configuration facilitates the provision of a flexible teaching environment in which a group of tables that are tessellated together, provide the environment by abutting the concave edge of a first table against one of said convex edges of a second table.
Patent GB-2411196-A (GB)
Title: Hanger system for installing dowels in existing concrete slabs
Inventor: DATTA DILIP PAUL
IPC: E01C11/14
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: The hanger system, primarily for installing dowels in existing concrete slabs forming roads, comprises hangers for supporting dowel bars in a preformed slot at a distance above the bottom of the slot, with at least part of the hanger designed to be sacrificial. The system preferably includes an apertured plate designed to be placed around the slot and to which the hangers may be secured by nails or screws via support arms. In use, a slot is formed and the plate placed around it and secured in place with nails anchored through holes in the corners of the plate. A dowel bar is inserted through a pair of hangers and a piece of filler board which are then lowered through the plate into the slot, with the hangers then being secured to the plate. A rapid setting mortar is used to then fill the slot and, once the mortar has set, the support arms and any of the hangers above surface level are removed and the plate freed from the surface for reuse. The plate may be designed to support hangers for more than one dowel bar at a time.
Patent GB-2413409-A (GB)
Title: Storage of data objects with auxiliary functions
Inventor: EVANS CHRIS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A data object is associated with a store instruction received from a user. In response, the system examines the data object to ascertain whether it has an associated auxiliary function such as a dependency tracking function. If no auxiliary function exists, the data object is stored. If an auxiliary function does exist, it is executed concurrently with storing the the data object.
Patent GB-2415546-A (GB)
Title: Electric torch and generator
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: H02N11/00
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: An electric torch includes an illumination source 9, a switch 8 and means for generating electricity using the repulsive force of permanent magnets. Four bar magnets 2 are repulsed and rotated by a cylindrical surrounding magnet 3 generating an electrical current in coils 6.
Patent GB-2399032-A (GB)
Title: Gaming with fee-type wagering
Inventor: MICHAELSON RICHARD E
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A gaming method may include receiving a value amount to initially define a value total, and causing video images to be generated, the video images representing a game including at least one value-generating event. The method also may include deducting a fee at intervals from the value total independent of play of said game represented by said video images, determining based on the fee a value payout associated with the at least one value-generating events, and adding the value payout to the value total. A gaming system or gaming apparatus may include a controller programmed to operate according to the gaming method. Further, a memory may have a computer program in accordance with the gaming method stored theron.
Patent GB-2404056-A (GB)
Title: A method for designing a bit
Inventor: CENTALA PRABHAKARAN K
IPC: E21B10/08
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A method for designing a bit for boring earth formations includes defining parameters for a calculation, where the parameters relate to a geometry of the bit, calculating to determine interference between the bit and the earth formations, obtaining vertical displacements with respect to a bit revolution based on the interference between the bit and the earth formations and applying a criterion to the vertical displacements to evaluate bit performance. The method may include the step of modifying one of the parameters in response to a result of applying the criterion and recalculating the calculation with the modified parameters. The obtaining of vertical displacements with respect to the bit revolution may comprise generating a representation of the vertical movements such as a graph of a bit bounce curve or a computer generated graphic of a bottom hole profile. The invention may be a computer simulation and may be used to minimise behavioural characteristics of axial stability, for example bit bounce that reduces vibrations in the drilling string thereby improving cutting efficiency.
Patent GB-2416873-A (GB)
Title: Virtual signer
Inventor: LOCKITT WILLIAM GEORGE
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: The 'Virtual Signer' will translate any written, spoken or graphical information into sign language suitable for use by individuals or groups of D/deaf<I> people via a 3D representation of a human person of any age/gender, or even a non human animated character. Audio/graphical information is converted electronically into a useable format, text can be read directly. The 'Virtual Signer' uses a database of words and phrases and the database can be in any language. The database can be added to, and extended, at any time allowing additional sign language meanings to be added to suit the individual, country or sign language used. The 'Virtual Signer' can be used for any form of communication to and from D/deaf people and removes the barriers D/deaf people face during work, leisure and education. Due to the flexibility of the 'Virtual Signer' voice communication can be converted immediately into a language understood by the D/deaf learner and signs translated into text/audio to the hearing person.
Patent GB-2403553-A (GB)
Title: Improving vertical resolution of NMR logs
Inventor: SIGAL RICHARD F
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A method for increasing the resolution of NMR log data obtained using a multi-frequency NMR tool having N (N>2) operating frequencies comprising: providing an NMR pulse echo signal having components corresponding to at least two operating frequencies of the tool; separating the provided pulse echo signal into two or more data flow paths, each data flow path corresponding to an operating frequency of the tool; processing the signal in each data flow path separately to remove coherent noise components; and combining output signals from the separately processed data flow paths to remove random noise components.
Patent GB-2421894-A (GB)
Title: A gear sling
Inventor: WHITE STEVEN
IPC: A45F5/00
Filed: 2005-01-08
Abstract: A gear sling comprising a padded shoulder strap 1 from which an elasticated material is attached at both ends to form a sling 2 upon which climbing equipment can be detachably attached. The gear sling allows climbing protection to be placed in position before detaching it from the gear sling thus reducing the risk of dropping the climbing protection before it has been made secure. Preferably attached to the elasticated sling are a number of sliding loops 8 which are each attached to a strap via a rotating link that accommodates a standard karabiner upon which climbing equipment may be detachably attached. Preferably the tension of the elasticated material may be varied by a tension adjuster 4 to allow differing weights of climbing gear to be maintained in the correction position in relation to the wearer. The elasticated material may be enclosed within a protective flexible tubing 6 to prevent excessive wear.
Patent GB-2423218-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system read/write channel optimiser which compares measured metrics of read channel with desired nominal and adjusts channel in response
Inventor: JIBRY RAFEL
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A read channel (3) for a data storage system (eg. magnetic/optical disk/disc/tape) has an associated optimisation controller (6) which monitors one or more of various metrics of the read channel. These metrics may be component parameters (eg amplifier gain) or signal characteristics (eg amplitude asymmetry). These measured metrics are then compared with a stored nominal value and if they differ by more than a threshold amount at least one optimisation action is taken. The action may include varying amplifier gain or adjusting a noise whitener or filter response. In general the optimisation action occurs in the read channel upstream of the metric measurement, however action downstream or in the write channel is also possible. The nature of the action to be taken may be prestored in a look-up table. The system may reverse actions which result in greater divergence of the measured metric from the nominal in subsequent monitoring.