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Patent BR-9916306-A (BR)
Inventor: LJUNGARS STEN
IPC: B21B1/22
Filed: 1999-12-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the manufacturing of strips of stainless steel, comprising cold rolling of a strip which in a foregoing process has been manufactured through casting a melt to form a cast strip and/or has been hot rolled. The cold rolling is performed in a rolling mill line (B), which comprises, in the initial part of the line, at least two initial cold rolling mills (11-13) in series, after said initial cold rolling mills at least one annealing furnace (18) and at least one pickling section (26, 27), and in a terminating part of the line, at least one more cold rolling mill (32). The patent specification discloses various modes of operation, including passing the strip once or twice through the line.
Patent BR-9917162-A (BR)
Title: Correia de temporização eletricamente condutiva
Inventor: LOFGREN JEFFERY DWIGHT
IPC: B65H5/02
Filed: 1999-03-26
Abstract: "CORREIA DE TEMPORIZAçãO ELETRICAMENTE CONDUTIVA". Um artigo eletricamente condutivo (1), o qual mantém a propriedade condutiva através de uma vida útil extensa se constitui de uma camada termoplástica eletricamente condutiva (8) na superfície que fica em contato com outro artigo. Quando da configuração de correias para sistemas de acionamento sincronizados, em adição à manutenção das propriedades elétricas, a camada condutiva exibe uma alta resistência à abrasão e boa formação de denteados. Uma camada de ligação ou junção (9) pode ser provida entre o corpo do artigo e a camada condutiva (8).
Patent BR-9917417-A (BR)
Title: Membrana polimérica e processo para tratar e modificar a mesma
Inventor: VIZOSO RICARDO BLACH
IPC: D06M11/09
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: "MEMBRANA POLIMéRICA E PROCESSO PARA TRATAR E MODIFICAR A MESMA". Esta membrana compreende fibra oca assimétrica de polietersulfona para a finalidade de pervaporação tratada com misturas de líquidos (C~ 2~H~ 5~5OH+X) em que X é tolueno, acetona, dimetilformamida com um teor entre 7 a 12% em volume da mistura, subseq³entemente tratada com uma solução a 2,5% em volume de uretanosiloxano em álcool isopropílico.
Patent GB-2359383-A (GB)
Title: Optimising database entries
Inventor: GRIFFIN JAMES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-02-15
Abstract: A data processing apparatus is operated to optimise the amount of information represented by entries in a database. The operation comprises forming prior distributions, 33, over the parameters of entries in the database and subjecting a potential entry for the database to a process of evaluation. The evaluation includes, (a) sampling parameters from the prior distributions, (b) calculating a utility function, 34, from the samples and from the potential entry, and (c) calculating a utility value from the utility function. The process of evaluation is repeated for each of a plurality of further potential entries and the potential entry having the highest calculated utility value is selected, 35.
Patent GB-2351461-A (GB)
Title: Bit attaching arrangement for power tool
Inventor: SMITH ALLEN P
IPC: B24B45/00
Filed: 2000-03-08
Abstract: A bit attaching arrangement for a power tool, eg a router, has a collet nut 40 threadably engaging a rotatably driven shaft 18 of the power tool. The collet nut 40 has a plurality of slots positioned on an outer peripheral surface. A first gear 50 is disposed on the shaft 18 so that rotation of the first gear 50 causes rotation of the shaft 18. An actuating member having a second gear 74 associated therewith is attached to the housing of the power tool. The actuating member also has a slot-engaging extension 78 associated therewith. The actuating member is positionable between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the second gear 74 engages the first gear 50 and the extension 78 engages one of the slots of the collet nut such that rotation of the actuating member results in rotation of the shaft 18 while maintaining the collet nut 40 at a generally fixed rotational location. In a second position, the first and second gears 50,78 do not engage one another and the extension 78 does not engage any of the slots of the collet nut such that the shaft 18 can be freely rotated during operation of the power tool. In an alternative arrangement, the extension 78 on the actuating member engages a slot on the shaft to maintain the shaft in a fixed position while the collet nut is rotated by gears to tighten the collet around the bit (see figure 6).
Patent GB-2348598-A (GB)
Title: A vacuum cleaning device
Inventor: OKUDA ATSUSHI
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2000-04-05
Abstract: A vacuum cleaning device (1) includes a floor suction tool (2) formed with an elongate suction opening (4) on the bottom surface thereof. A brush housing chamber (6) holds a rotary brush (5) that extends to this elongate suction opening (4). An outlet opening (9) leading to the main vacuum source of the vacuum cleaning device is formed toward one end of the rear wall (6a) of the rotary brush housing chamber (6). A partition (12) formed on the upper section of the brush housing chamber (6) forms a barrier which extends along the length of the rotary brush (5), close to the path of the rotary brush. An air current path or channel (13) is formed to direct dust-laden air drawn up by the rotating brush (15) and stopped by the barrier (12) towards the outlet opening (9) leading to the main vacuum unit. The air current path or channel (13) is shaped so that its cross section is smaller at the end of the channel (13) remote from the outlet opening (9) than it is near the outlet opening (9) to increase the air flow speed at the remote end. In one embodiment an opening (14) to the outside is formed in the casing (2a) at the remote end of the air curtent path (13) to enhance airflow toward the outlet opening. In a further embodiment, the enhanced airflow is further improved by venting exhaust air from the main cleaning device vacuum unit into the opening (14) to positively drive airflow.
Patent GB-2360928-A (GB)
Title: Kicking shoe
Inventor: SIRAJ JHANGIR
IPC: A43B23/08
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: An article of footwear, particularly a soccer boot, comprises a flattened toe region. The toe region is typically covered with rubber and grooved tread and the centre of the toe region may be stiffened. An article of footwear comprising a flattened heel region is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2362229-A (GB)
Title: Provision of copyrighted media items
Inventor: CRAIG STEVEN
IPC: H04N21/478
Filed: 2000-04-07
Abstract: A media storage system comprising a server which stores a plurality of media items and details of one or more proprietors of the rights relating to the media items, a data link and client data processing systems connectable via the data link to the storage system, the client system identifying the user of the system and issuing requests to the server to transfer media items at the storage server to the client. When the storage server receives a request for a media items it checks to see if the user is one of the proprietors of the rights to the items and if not, charging information will be generated relating to the transfer of the media items.
Patent GB-2361621-A (GB)
Title: Fluid-circulating insole
Inventor: WU YUN FOO
IPC: A43B13/18
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: An article of footwear comprises an insole 11 having a sealed flexible walled cavity filled with a liquid and/or gas, wherein the cavity is divided longitudinally into first and second chambers 14, 15 which are in fluid communication with each other at both their ends, there being further provided at least one manually adjustable unidirectional valve to control a flow rate of the liquid and/or gas around the cavity. Typically, each chamber comprises an adjustable valve 16, 17 having one or more balls 21, wherein the two adjustable valves may be positioned intermediate the lengths of the chambers. A control member 22 is preferably provided so that the valves may be adjusted from outside the footwear, whereby the respective balls may be urged towards or away from respective ports 18 in order to adjust the flow rate of the liquid and/or gas passing therethrough.
Patent GB-2353529-A (GB)
Title: Mutant herpes simplex viruses and uses thereof
Inventor: COFFIN ROBERT STUART
IPC: A61K35/76
Filed: 1999-01-29
Abstract: The present invention provides a herpes simplex virus strain having a functional ICP27 gene and lacking at least a functional ICP4 gene and a functional ICP34.5 gene. It also provides the use of a herpes simplex virus strain which lacks at least a functional ICP4 gene and a functional ICP34.5 gene in the treatment of disorders of, or injuries to, the nervous system of a mammal.
Patent GB-2366696-A (GB)
Title: Reminders for communications terminal
Inventor: MCCARTHY KEVIN
IPC: H04M1/72451
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: An alert unit signals when the hand portable communications terminal clock reaches the stored time and date for an entered reminder. The reminder application has a text window in which the user may enter a reminder text label for an appointment and a window for time and date entry. The clock application controls the user interface, the reminder application and display. The alert may be display of the entered text label, when the real times clock reaches the reminder note time. The user interface may allow new entries, viewing or erasing reminders. The reminder may be transmitted to a remote wireless terminal via the network, upon manual or database search user input of destination number. Scheduled appointments transmitted by SMS from a second mobile may be saved or discarded on receipt.
Patent GB-2368041-A (GB)
Title: Sandwich plate stepped risers
Inventor: KENNEDY STEPHEN J
IPC: E04H3/12
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A seating riser for a sports stadium comprises upper and lower metal plates separated by a solid elastomer core (e.g. polyurethane). The elastomer core may have different thicknesses in the treads (41, 42) and risers (43,44). The upper and lower plates may be 2 to 10mm in thickness and the core 10 to 100mm in thickness. The lower tread may have a lip portion (45) in which the metal plates are flared to facilitate alignment with the riser below. The intermediate layer may comprise a form which may be foam and the elastomer occupies the space not occupied by the form.
Patent GB-2374088-A (GB)
Title: Conversion treatment of zinc and zinc alloy surfaces
Inventor: ROWAN ANTHONY
IPC: C23C22/42
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A method of applying a phosphate conversion coating to a zinc or zinc alloy surface comprises contacting the surface with an acidic solution comprising phosphate ions, nitrate ions or nitrite ions and one or both of a molybdenum or vanadium compound. The resulting conversion coating is substantially black, coherent and adhesive to the substrate and contains zinc, phosphorus, one or both of molybdenum, and vanadium, and, when applied to a zinc alloy surface, the alloying element(s). The molybdenum or vanadium compound may be molybdenum oxide or vanadium oxide. An oxidising agent such as hydrogen peroxide.
Patent GB-2366491-A (GB)
Title: Channel estimation for code-division multiple-access (CDMA) communication using both common pilot channel and pilot symbols carried on an individual channel.
Inventor: HIRATU MASARU
IPC: H04B1/7073
Filed: 2001-05-17
Abstract: A code-division multiple-access communication system in which a base station transmits data signals using individual channels having individual user data and a common pilot channel in which symbols are known. The data signals in an individual channel and the common pilot channel are each mixed with a respective other signal at a mobile station so that said mobile station may use at least one of the individual channel or common pilot channel to carry out channel estimation in order to restore a phase change in data transmitted from said base station. In particular, when the mobile station is near the base station, the mobile station carries out channel estimation using the common pilot channel, and if the mobile station is far away from the base station, the channel estimation is carried out using a pilot symbol of said individual channel. A common pilot channel-use reverse diffusion unit 3 generates common pilot data, while an individual channel-use reverse diffusion unit 4 generates individual channel data. Power calculating unit 5, 6 converts respective output data items of the common pilot channel-use reverse diffusion unit 3 and the individual channel-use reverse diffusion unit 4 into power values, a larger one of which is then determined by a comparator 7. A selector unit 8 selects the data item having a thus- determined larger power value of those output data items of the reverse diffusion units 3, 4. A channel estimating unit 9 estimates the channel using data symbols for the data item thus selected by the selector unit.
Patent GB-2368205-A (GB)
Title: Inrush current prevention in electric vehicles
Inventor: BROOKS DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: B60L5/00
Filed: 2001-06-18
Abstract: A method for controlling connection of a transformer 7 of an electric vehicle, such as a train locomotive 1, to an alternating voltage supply carried by a trolley wire 2, the object being to reduce the transformer inrush current on connection of the transformer to the supply. The method comprises the steps of judiciously controlling movement of a pantograph 4 of the vehicle from its lowered position to a raised position so that as the pantograph approaches the trolley wire an arc bridges the air gap between them to consistently connect the electrical transformer of the vehicle to the trolley wire when the voltage present on the wire is at or near its peak. Furthermore, the vehicle's power system is controlled such that if the power supply to the trolley wire is lost while the pantograph is raised, the transformer is first isolated from the pantograph by a switch 6 and then after the power supply is restored, the pantograph is lowered, re-connected to the transformer by the switch 6 and re-raised to re-establish the connection with the trolley wire in the above judiciously controlled manner.
Patent GB-2365088-A (GB)
Title: A pressure cylinder having an integral electrical contacting switch
Inventor: STEVENS BRYAN M
IPC: F15B15/28
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A pressure cylinder assembly, such as a master cylinder assembly for controlling a motor vehicle clutch, includes switches for functions such as enabling the starter motor, disabling cruise control, or signalling the engine computer. The cylinder includes an annular seal assembly 30 sealingly engaging a piston 52 and dividing the cylinder into pressurised and unpressurised chambers. A plurality of axially spaced pairs of electrical contacts (50c,50d, fig 5) are provided on a cartridge 32 on the inner wall of the cylinder in the unpressurised chamber for engagement with an annular contact 56 carried by a flange 54a of the piston. Depression of a pedal moves the piston axially within the cylinder so that annular contact 56 on the piston successively closes circuits associated with the successive spaced pairs of contacts thus successively enabling or disabling motor vehicle control devices associated with the pairs of contacts. Thus a master cylinder with an integrated switch may be provided which does not require a separate switch module, reducing cost, complexity and allowing a short push rod.
Patent GB-2363663-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic content addressable memory cell
Inventor: LINES VALERIE LEE
IPC: H01L21/8242
Filed: 2000-03-30
Abstract: A dynamic content addressable memory (CAM) cell is disclosed which is suitable for constructing relatively high-speed and large-capacity CAM arrays, having binary and ternary storage capability. The cell comprises a pair of storage devices, comparing means and a pair of memory access devices. In a compare operation, the comparing means couples a match line to a discharge line during a mismatch between a pair of complementary search bits carried on a pair of search lines and a pair of complementary data bits stored in the memory. In a read or write operation, the pair of access devices are activated by a work line to couple the storage capacitors to a pair of bit lines. A "0" or a "1" data bit is stored when the two storage capacitors carry complementary charges. A "don't care" state is stored when both capacitors are discharged.
Patent GB-2363877-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for source synchronous transfers at frequencies including an odd fraction of a core frequency
Inventor: RODRIGUEZ PABLO M
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2000-04-18
Abstract: A disclosed apparatus includes a signal driver circuit and a strobe signal driver circuit. The signal driver circuit is coupled to generate a cycle for a first signal at a first frequency from a core signal from a core operating at a core clock frequency that is an odd fractional multiple of the first frequency. The strobe signal driver circuit is coupled to generate a strobe signal at an intermediate point of the cycle to allow latching of the first signal triggered by the strobe signal.
Patent GB-2372873-A (GB)
Title: Data reader
Inventor: JIBRY RAFEL
IPC: G11B5/008
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A data reader circuit including both an analogue feedback loop (14) and a digital feedback loop (23) having different characteristics. Each feedback loop being provided with a variable scaler which is controlled by processing circuitry, such that the relative weighting of each feedback loop may be adjusted as appropriate during operation.
Patent GB-2384759-A (GB)
Title: Foldable handlebar for a bicycle or scooter
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B62K21/24
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: The handlebar has a column comprising a head tube 4 with a hinge joint assembly 5 retained in a front wheel fork pivoting tube 3 by a quick-release clamp 1 on the tube 3 and having a positioning piece 2 with a conical end 22 engageable with corresponding axially aligned grooves 512, 522 in upper and lower sections 51, 52 of the joint assembly. For normal use, the conical end 22 is adjacent the upper end of the groove 512 with the hinge assembly enclosed by the tube 3 so that turning movements of the handlebar pivot the front wheel. For folding, the clamp 1 is released, the head tube 4 raised so that the conical end 22 lies adjacent the bottom end of the groove 522 with the joint assembly 5 exposed for handlebar folding. The lower joint assembly section 52 has a circumferential groove 524 at the bottom end of the groove 522 so that the handlebar can be turned for folding down adjacent the frame without pivoting the front wheel.
Patent GB-2402087-A (GB)
Title: Device for removing pollutants from exhaust gases
Inventor: KAPITOURES KOSTA
IPC: F01N3/04
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A device 10 for removing pollutants from exhaust gases comprises of a chamber 11, a layer of mesh 5, 6 dividing the chamber into upper part 21 and lower part 20. Spray heads 2, 3, 4 introduce chilled liquid spray, into upper part 21, inlet pipe 1 and lower part 20 respectively. The inlet pipe 1, extends into the middle of the chamber 11 and, introduces exhaust gases into the lower part 20 through a flared nozzle 19. The flow of the exhaust gases is controlled by an inlet fan 7. An outlet pipe 8 conveys exhaust gases, substantially without pollutants, out of the chamber 11. A drain portion 13 shaped like a funnel channels the liquid and pollutants into a tank 15. The tank 15 has an inlet conduit 12, and an outlet conduit 27. The outlet conduit 27 links tank 15 to an external filter 17, which contains sand filtration, active coal filtration and open cell polyurethane foam filtration, for treating the pollutants.
Patent GB-2389092-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible canopy for a car
Inventor: BELMADANI BELKACEM
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A canopy for a motor car comprises a waterproof cover supported on a collapsible frame. The whole structure is prevented from moving when in use by the weight of the car on transverse elements (8A, 8B, fig 3/11) of the base frame 5, 7. Some of the cover supporting elements 3 of the frame are pivotally attached to the base 7, while others are pivotally attached to a mechanism 4 which is able to slide along track elements 6 of the base as the structure is folded or unfolded. An arrangement (11, fig 9/11) may be provided at the end of the track elements 6 to prevent involuntary collapse of the structure when it is in an unfolded state.
Patent GB-2374547-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: NESBITT R DENNIS
IPC: A63B37/04
Filed: 2000-11-29
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a solid, non-wound, golf ball (8) comprising two or more core components and a cover component. The core components comprise i) a small, inner, high density, spherical center component (20) comprising a blend of powdered metal and a first matrix material comprising polybutadiene and polyisoprene; and ii) an outer core layer (22) disposed about the spherical center component, formed from a second matrix material selected from the group consisting of a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or combinations thereof. The cover (11) may be single or multi-layed. The resulting golf ball of the present invention provides for enhanced playability characteristics (i.e. spin and feel) without sacrificing distance or durability properties.
Patent GB-2392227-A (GB)
Title: Warhead
Inventor: ROBINSON ERIC
IPC: F42B12/58
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A rocket warhead comprises a plurality of cartridges containing bullets. The cartridges are moved into firing positions and fired while the warhead is suspended from a parachute.
Patent GB-2392518-A (GB)
Title: Computer network
Inventor: RIVERS SCOTT ALEXANDER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A method for operating a computer network for example a school to preload the content of web addresses on the local memory, i.e. the web cache memory for use in for example a subsequent lesson. The network comprises at least one device, a web cache memory, and internet access apparatus to connect a device on the network to internet using a web browser, relevant devices on the network being accessible to a network administrator and defined network users (teachers and pupils), a method whereby one of said defined network users (teachers) uses a modified web browser to define a set of web addresses (web pages) to be accessed, said set of web addresses being stored in the network, and operates the network to cause the content of the set of web addresses to be stored on said web cache memory, whereby the content may be accessed by the pupils during said lesson via the network without further access to internet. Limits or quotas may be set up for the amount of memory space usable by each user so as to prevent overload of the memory and users may be limited to access web pages defined by one or more preload tasks on the memory at a particular time. Software to allow the method of the invention may be loaded on the web cache.
Patent GB-2384070-A (GB)
Title: Testing for correct update of network device configuration, reverting to previous configuration on failure
Inventor: LIPINSKI GREGORY J
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: An embodiment is directed to a system and methods for configuration of a network-capable device (100), wherein the methods are implemented in programmable logic (114) on the network-capable device. One method may comprise the steps of: saving existing network configuration settings for at least one network interface of the network-capable device (205); receiving network configuration parameters from at least one configuration server (215); testing the at least one network interface utilizing received network configuration parameters (223); and restoring the existing saved network configuration settings, if the step of testing determines that the received network configuration parameters are incorrect (211).