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Patent GB-2356047-A (GB)
Title: Wafer surface inspection method
Inventor: HEO TAE-YEOL
IPC: G01N21/956
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: Types of defects on a wafer are discriminated according to defect measurements obtained from a wafer inspection system which includes a plurality of dark field detectors. Using the wafer measurement system, it is determined whether first, second and third conditions are satisfied. The first condition is when a size of a defect on the wafer is smaller than a limit value denoting a maximum size of crystal originated particles. The second condition is when a correlation between a plurality of defect light intensity values detected by a plurality of dark field detectors satisfies a reference value. The third condition is when a location of the defect is within a vacancy-rich area of the wafer. The type of the defect is then determined to be a crystal originated particle when the first, second and third conditions are all satisfied. On the other hand, the type of defect is determined to be an actual particle when any one or more of the first, second and third conditions is not satisfied.
Patent GB-2367787-A (GB)
Title: Universal Serial Bus (USB) keyboard with integral display
Inventor: DONG VINSON
IPC: G06F3/02
Filed: 2000-10-16
Abstract: The USB keyboard 10 includes a display 20 mounted in a recess defined in the upper face of the keyboard. The display may be fixed in the recess, or inclined (Fig.2) with respect to the upper face of the keyboard, or rotatably pivotable between an erected position and a stowed position. The keyboard and display are controlled by a common USB interface control circuit to enable the keyboard to receive and display video signals.
Patent GB-2368107-A (GB)
Title: Blind fastener
Inventor: DENHAM KEITH
IPC: F16B37/04
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: A bind fastener for joining workpieces comprises a first securing means and a second securing means. The first securing means. The first securing means is operative to provide a relatively low level of clamp force so that the workpieces are coupled together but can be adjusted laterally relative to each other. The second securing means provides a high level of clamp force to lock the workpieces together.
Patent GB-2368803-A (GB)
Title: Walking aid and load carrier
Inventor: DUFF MARK
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2000-11-02
Abstract: A walking aid comprises a wheeled walking frame having side frame parts 10A, 10B, 10C bridged by a crosspiece 12A, 12B, a seat 16 carried by the frame, and a load-carrying platform 28A, 28B on at least one side of the frame. Said load platforms 28A, 28B may be provided on both sides of said frame. The seat 16 may be positioned towards the rear end of the frame, and a bag carrying framework 18A, 19A may be located at the opposing front end of said frame. At least one of the rear wheels 24A, 24B may include a braking means automatically operated when the user is seated upon the seat 16. The or each load-carrying platforms 28A, 28B may be movable between a vertical (stowed) position and a lowered (operative) position. Also disclosed is a load carrying plate adapted to be removably secures to a walking aid that comprises a wheeled walking frame, and further disclosed is a walking aid in which access is via a hinging front crosspiece that may be integrated with a basket (42, figure 2), or via a hinging seat (40, figure 2). A hinging front crosspiece or hinging seat may be provided in the walking aid having a load carrying platform.
Patent GB-2356428-A (GB)
Title: Ignition and injection control system for internal combustion engine
Inventor: MIWA TETSUYA
IPC: F02P15/08
Filed: 2000-11-20
Abstract: In a multiple discharge operation, a microcomputer 31 changes the discharge period of each discharge in accordance with a pressure transition in a combustion chamber 18 of an internal combustion engine 10 .Thus, the energy consumed at each discharge of the multiple discharge operation is minimised, and the consumption of the energy accumulated in the ignition coil is appropriately controlled. As a result of efficiently consuming the accumulated energy at the multiple discharges, the size of the ignition coil 43 can be reduced. The number of multiple discharges is not restricted. The discharge period of each of the multiple discharges may be set to become shorter as TDC is approached. The ignition operating circuit (61,fig 15) and the injection operating circuit (63) may be arranged on a single substrate and may share a function device, eg a battery stabilising circuit (64). An energy recovery circuit (123, fig.22) may be provided to recover energy remaining in one of the ignition/injection circuits and supply it to the other. For example, the circuit 123 may recover magnetic energy remaining in the coil (62a) of the fuel injection valve (62) and supply it to the ignition operating circuit (122).
Patent GB-2359714-A (GB)
Title: Assisting a user to connect a main device and a peripheral device
Inventor: KWON IL GUN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: In the method and apparatus for assisting a user to make a connection between a main device and peripheral device, an illustration visually demonstrating how to connect a peripheral device or combination of peripheral devices to the main device is displayed on the display screen. More specifically, in one embodiment, the illustration shows at least one connecting portion of the main device, the connecting portion of at least peripheral device, and the connection between the connecting portion of the main device and the connecting portion of the peripheral device. In an alternative embodiment, more than one or all of the connecting portions of the main device are shown in the illustration. In another embodiment of the present invention, the illustration shows at least one connecting portion of the main device, and the connections to make to the connecting portion of the main device when connecting a particular peripheral device.
Patent GB-2357799-A (GB)
Title: Curtain-sided vehicle rave hook
Inventor: RICHARDS JOHN ALAN
IPC: B60J5/06
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A mechanism for releasably securing the lower portion of a curtain strap <B>12</B> of a curtain-sided vehicle to an adjacent rave of the vehicle body comprising a strap securement means <B>10</B>, a rave-engaging member <B>23</B> and manual operating means <B>24</B> which can be moved to cause the member <B>23</B> to fall from the rave under gravity.
Patent GB-2360528-A (GB)
Title: Lubricant compositions for transmissions
Inventor: KOMIYA KENICHI
IPC: C10N40/04
Filed: 2001-03-21
Abstract: Transmission lubricant compositions comprise a mineral oil as a base oil of which %CP and %CA defined in ASTM D 3238 are 70 or more and 3 or less, respectively, a viscosity index improver, and a friction modifier. The transmission lubricant compositions have excellent low temperature fluidity, shear stability, and durability of anti-shudder properties and thus can be used for extended periods of time.
Patent GB-2369770-A (GB)
Title: A brush attachment
Inventor: BROWN NICHOLAS ANDREW
IPC: A46B3/14
Filed: 2001-05-30
Abstract: A brush attachment 8 for a mechanical sweeping machine comprises a base plate 6 for linking to a mechanical sweeping machine and attached thereto are one or more brush segments 2 which comprise a plurality of brush filaments (4, Fig 1) fused or bonded at one end. A collar 10 may be secured to the base plate 6 by securing ribs 12 which have a slotted section to enable a clamp ring 14 to fit onto the attachment 8. Preferably the brush segments 2 are made of plastic polymeric or metal materials, formed into a fan shape and fused or bonded together chemically or with adhesive at one end. The preformed brush segments 2 may slot into a gap formed between the collar 10 and clamp ring 14 and are secured in place or removed and replaced by adjusting a clamp ring bolt 16. Advantageously the brush attachment 8 is reusable, easily stacked without damage to the brush filaments (4, Fig 1) and brush segments 2 are simply attached or removed.
Patent GB-2369193-A (GB)
Title: Laser scanning microscope and shutter
Inventor: ENGELHARDT JOHANN
IPC: G03B9/10
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: An optical arrangement, in particular a laser scanning microscope, having a light source, in particular a laser light source, and an interruption device (1) for a light beam (2) of the light source, is configured, in the interest of reliable operation, in such a way that means (3) for monitoring the functioning of the interruption device (1) are associated with the interruption device (1). The invention additionally concerns a shutter (5) for a light beam (2) of a light source, in particular a laser light source, which, again in the interest of reliable operation of an optical arrangement, is characterized by at least two movable components (6, 7) which are configured and arranged such that the mechanical momentum generated by a moving component (6) or by several moving components is compensated for by the motion of the other component (7) or components.
Patent GB-2377014-A (GB)
Title: Optical pointer device with switch
Inventor: HALACZEK THADDEUS
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: An optical pointer device comprises a translucent membrane 28 and a light-sensitive element 22 responsive to light passing through the translucent membrane 28. The optical pointer device also has a switch comprising a sensor 36 responsive to a predetermined threshold pressure applied to the membrane 28 so as to generate a switch signal.
Patent GB-2379461-A (GB)
Title: Toilet bowl ventilator
Inventor: FLETCHER JOHN KENNEDY
IPC: E03D9/052
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: Apparatus for ventilating a toilet bowl comprises a module (43) situated between the toilet bowl and the toilet seat through which module odours are drawn from the toilet bowl and passed through the holes securing the seat to the bowl. Ducting, incorporating a fan, is connected to said holes and passes the odours to atmosphere or to a sewer. The seat may incorporate a switch which activates the fan.
Patent GB-2381947-A (GB)
Title: Electron beam lithography machine with rotating stage
Inventor: PRICE DAVID
IPC: H01L21/68
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: An electron beam lithography machine comprises an electron beam column for generating a focussed electron beam and a stage 10 for supporting a substrate 12, for example a semiconductor wafer, to be scanned by the beam for the writing of a pattern, such as an integrated circuit design. The stage is angularly movable in steps about an axis 13 of rotation to enable each of a plurality of notional segments A, B, C, D of the stage disposed entirely around and contiguous at radii r extending from the axis 13 to be disposed one after the other in a predetermined scanning zone 15 of the beam. Segments of the pattern corresponding to the substrate segments are written in turn on the substrate 12 by deflection of the beam and/or by movement of the stage on two mutually perpendicular axes x,y in a plane normal to the axis 13 of rotation.
Patent GB-2378323-A (GB)
Title: Securing/assembling flux barrier laminations in a reluctance rotor
Inventor: LEE KYUNG HOON
IPC: H02K15/02
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A synchronous reluctance rotor comprises magnetic core steel laminations with a shaft hole 24 and a plurality of flux barrier groups B1-B4 formed centred around the shaft hole, non-magnetic securing elements 41 (eg rivet, bolt) passing through the end plates 31 and the lamination stack through the flux barrier groups. Alignment pins 29 may be present or stacking detents (26,28) may be formed on each lamination around the shaft hole or between the groups. The laminations may be skewed and the flux barriers of each group may have increasing width towards the shaft eg W1<W2<W3 and taper from their centre towards their respective ends.
Patent GB-2367806-A (GB)
Title: Food container
Inventor: UNWIN GUY DARELL
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: Container for heating food in an electrical bread toaster or other radiant hearing device comprises a closed or partially open pouch formed of flexible sheet material comprising a woven fabric, such as glass or KEYLAR fibres, coated or impregnated with an electrically non-conductive heat resistant material, for example PTFE.
Patent GB-2379827-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker enclosure at reduced pressure
Inventor: ALESHIN EUGENIE SERGEYEVICH
IPC: H04R1/28
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: The static gas pressure P1 within the loudspeaker enclosure is reduced below the ambient pressure P2. This is said to lower the elasticity of the gas within the enclosure and so reduce the resonant frequency of the loudspeaker. Displacement of the loudspeaker diaphragm's rest position is compensated by a dc signal added to the signal used to drive the loudspeaker.
Patent GB-2368760-A (GB)
Title: Error prevention method for multimedia data packets
Inventor: PARK DONG SEEK
IPC: H03M13/35
Filed: 1998-01-12
Abstract: An error prevention method for multimedia improves data recovery and channel throughput in channels which cause a random error and a burst error by using a rate compatible punctured convolutional code (RCPC) and an automatic retransmission on request (ARQ). In a process of decoding a plurality of packets of given information, the error prevention method includes the steps of a) decoding one of the plurality of packets, b) decoding another packet when an error occurs during the decoding in step a), c) decoding a combination of the packets from steps a) and b) when an error occurs in step b), d) receiving and decoding a further packet when an error occurs in step c), e) decoding combinations of received packets if an error occurs in step d), and repeating steps d) and e) until the decoding error no longer occurs. The error prevention method has the characteristics of both Type-1 and Type-2 ARQ methods. Therefore, one can obtain constant channel throughput in the burst error containing channel, the random error containing channel, and a channel wherein the two error patterns coexist simultaneously.
Patent GB-2385186-A (GB)
Title: User identification in electronic financial transactions
Inventor: BYDE ANDREW ROBERT
IPC: G07F7/10
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A card is read by an appropriate extraction means 42, 43, which can establish communication with a processor unit with access to a database of personal identification details 44, at least one detail corresponding to a personal detail of the holder of the card which cannot be determined from an inspection of the card for example signature. The processor unit then transmits the item of personal data corresponding to the cardholder to a point of sale device 45, where the personal detail is displayed to the merchant 46.
Patent GB-2375910-A (GB)
Title: Interactive studio system
Inventor: CASHMAN NEIL
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2002-03-05
Abstract: An interactive application may be edited during a broadcast through the use of a keyboard (<B>32</B>) and associated display (<B>34</B>) showing representations of forthcoming events along with indications of the timings of their triggers. A control panel (<B>14</B>) is provided which allows the representations shown on the display to be moved, altered, cancelled (<B>36</B>), replaced or manually triggered (<B>38</B>) in real time.
Patent GB-2381870-A (GB)
Title: Signal processing device simulating scaled or corrected bridge circuit
Inventor: ROSENHEIMER MICHAEL
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: A device 4 to process signals from a medical sensor 6 to be displayed or interpreted in a data monitor 1 includes an active circuit having electrically controllable resistors to simulate a scaled or corrected bridge circuit for the data monitor. The bridge simulator imitates the properties of a sensor whose characteristics may vary form the one actually used and provides the monitor with the simulated signal. Alternatively the actual bridge circuit of the sensor may be corrected (e.g. by feeding additional voltages or currents) to modify the output of the sensor. The active circuit may supply voltage to the sensor. The device may be used in calibration and sensor offset correction, and may be used to check the sensor signals. The connection between the device and the monitor may be wireless.
Patent GB-2393030-A (GB)
Title: Roll-up banner display
Inventor: DELLA-PORTA LOUIS ALBERT ANTHO
IPC: G09F11/29
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A roll-up banner display comprising; a roller carrier 2, a graphic banner 1, and a holding means 6 attached to the banner. The holding means 6 is releasably engageable with the carrier 2, and preferably comprises an elongate flange that is engageable with a slot in the carrier 2. The banner 1 may be fixed to the holding means 6 by an adhesive or adhesive tape along an alignment edge. The alignment edge allows the banner 1 to be wound onto the carrier 2 evenly without the risk of jamming the mechanism. The mechanism may comprise a latch 3, ratchet 4, and a torsion spring 5, which acts to urge the banner into a rolled-up form. The banner 1 is incrementally held against the spring tension as it is manually being pulled out from the carrier 2 to allow the user to "rest" from pulling the banner 1 against the spring tension during the procedure, or even let go of the banner 1 whether accidentally or deliberately.
Patent GB-2379678-A (GB)
Title: A truss system
Inventor: ROBERTSON GEORGE STEVEN
IPC: E04C3/11
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A truss system comprises bottom booms 1, rafters 2, and a plurality of web members 3 extending between the bottom booms and the rafters. Connectors 5 are used for pin jointing between the web members, the rafters and the bottom booms. Each of the rafters, bottom booms and web members are of the same lipped channel section 10 of cold rolled steel. The arms 11 of the channel section 10 are pre-drilled with a number of spaced apart holes 12, the holes in the opposite arm 11 of the channel being aligned to receive a mounting pin 13. The system comprises two different connectors 5a and 5b. In each case the connector comprises a sleeve portion 20 to receive a section 10 such as a web member 3 and at least one arm extending from the sleeve portion for pin jointing to a bottom boom or rafter. For secure mounting there are preferably two spaced-apart arms (21, 22 Fig 4). The arms of connector 5b are cranked outwardly at 23 (Fig 7) so that it can receive a second connector 5a. A pin 13, in the form of a bolt is passed through holes in the connectors and the channel section. The system can be used for any desired angle of web between a bottom boom and a rafter.
Patent GB-2384712-A (GB)
Title: Flow regulator for IV tubing set
Inventor: CHUNG CHIEN-WEI
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: A flow regulator is connectable to an infusion tube 6 of an IV tubing set which having a needle holder 7 and an infusion needle 8. The flow regulator comprises a housing 10 having a body 11, a through hole 12 longitudinally extended through front and rear sides of the body 11 for the passing of the infusion tube, a regulation controller 20 installed in the housing 10 and adapted to apply pressure to the infusion tube extended through the through hole 12 of the housing 10, and a receiving barrel 30 having a body 31 fixedly fastened to the housing 10, a receiving chamber 32 defined in the body 31 of the receiving barrel 30 and adapted to receive the infusion needle 8 of the IV tubing set with which the flow regulator is used, and an opening 33 in one end of the body 31 of the receiving barrel 30 through which the infusion needle of the IV tubing set is inserted into the receiving chamber 32.
Patent GB-2382529-A (GB)
Title: Immunomodulator for the management of human immunodficiency virus (hiv) disease/infection
Inventor: KHAMAR BAKULESH MAFATLAL
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2002-01-17
Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency virus causes depletion of CD 4  cells. The depletion of CD 4  cells results in decrease in immunity of an infected individual. Due to decrease immunity various opportunistic infections occur. These infections are cause for morbidity and mortality in HIV infected individuals. The treatment of HIV these includes antiretroviral drugs. These drugs have their own side effects and immune reconstitution achieved is delayed and slow. Various attempts have been made to improve CD 4  count, use of IL-2 is one of them. It is associated with systemic side effects during the period of its administration. The present invention provides immunomodulator based on Mycobacterium w. Its use in associated with symptomatic improvement as well as improvement in immunity as evidenced by improved CD 4  count in HIV infected individuals.
Patent GB-2380954-A (GB)
Title: Air purifier
Inventor: HAK MARRON
IPC: B01D46/00
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: An air purifier (10) including a housing (12) supporting an air inlet, an air outlet, and an air flow passage interconnecting the air inlet (36) and the air outlet (37). The airflow passage is defined by a filtration chamber positioned upstream from a blower chamber and includes a fan (74) driven by a motor for forcing air through the air flow passage from the air inlet to the air outlet. A pre-filter (66) and a main filter (56) are removably supported within the air filtration chamber for entrapping particulates having a size of 0.3 microns and greater. An ultraviolet light source (86) is positioned within the light chamber and is positioned proximate the air outlet. An outlet grille (106) is supported proximate the air outlet and provides for the passage of air while substantially preventing the passage of ultraviolet light. The outlet grille includes a louver assembly including a plurality of blades (136) defining a plurality of convoluted passages. An outlet safety switch (210) is selectively engageable with the outlet grille for preventing operation of the ultraviolet light and the blower assembly if the outlet grille is not properly positioned relative to the housing. An air quality sensor (180) is supported by the housing and provides an indication of ambient air quality to a controller which, in turn, varies operation of the blower assembly based upon the indicated ambient air quality. A filter check gauge (230) is removably positioned proximate the air outlet for providing an indication of air flow volume and thereby, the need to replace either the pre-filter or the main filter.
Patent GB-2381729-A (GB)
Title: An implement coupling device
Inventor: ROBERTS STANLEY
IPC: A01B59/06
Filed: 2003-03-08
Abstract: An implement coupling device 1 for use between an implement and a tractor, comprising mounting means connected to the implement 6 and lifting means 12 connected to the three point linkage of the vehicle; wherein lifting means 12 has upwardly extending projections 17 engageable with apertures 14, 15 of mounting means 6. When lifting means 12 are raised, projections 17 and apertures 14, 15 engage to enable lifting of mounting means 6 causing surfaces of mounting means 6 and lifting means 12 to abut. There are releasable retaining means 8, 9, for holding mounting means 6 and lifting means 12 together, characterised by the feature that releasable retaining means 8, 9 comprise jaws or two spaced apart stop surfaces. These are optionally locatable adjacent or against oppositely facing surfaces of lifting means 12 and mounting means 6 when in abutment so as to prevent them moving apart. There is a locating projection moveable with jaws 8, 9 or stop surfaces to engage in a locating recess of mounting means 6 to prevent mounting means 6 and lifting means 12 moving parallel to each other.
Patent GB-2386999-A (GB)
Title: Parts list system used for part number management
Inventor: NAKAJIMA MAMORU
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A parts list system(1) used for part number management is composed of a parts table database(5-1) and a parts list controller(3). The parts table database(5-1) includes a parts list(10) which stores a state data and a part number data. The state data indicates a progress state of a part. And the part number data includes a number of the part as an identifier. The parts list controller(3) inhibits change of the part number data, when the state data indicates prohibition of the change of the part number data.