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Patent GB-2372508-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent polymer
Inventor: SOHN BYUNG HEE
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2001-11-02
Abstract: Disclosed is an electroluminescent polymer having good carrier transport balance and an electroluminescent device using the same. The electroluminescnet polymer suitable for use in the electroluminescent device is advantageous in terms of excellent luminescent properties due to balanced charge supply, which is represented by the following formula (1): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=49 WI=63 LX=447 LY=1395 TI=CF> <PC>wherein, X<SB>1</SB> to X<SB>5</SB> are independently a hydrogen atom, a C<SB>1 40</SB> linear, branched or cyclic aliphatic alkyl, alkoxy or silyl group, or a C<SB>4 14</SB> aromatic group substituted or unsubstituted with at least one of a C<SB>1 40</SB> alkoxy group or amine.
Patent GB-2381952-A (GB)
Title: Flexible substrate antenna for mobile telephone
Inventor: EDWARDS ROBERT
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: An antenna 1, for use with a mobile communication device 7, comprises a generally laminar, flexible ribbon-like dielectric substrate 2 having a ground plane 6 formed on one surface and a conductive antenna pattern 3 on the other surface. When the device 7 is held by a user in an operating position, the antenna 1 hangs over the back of the user's hand, and thus the antenna pattern 3 faces away from the user's head. The antenna is therefore said to provide a low specific absorption rate (SAR). The antenna pattern 3, which is printed, sputtered or electrodeposited onto the flexible substrate 2, may be a microstrip and take many forms e.g. monopole, dipole, spiral, loop, patch, bow-tie, meander. More than one pattern may be provided, for diversity or multi-band applications.
Patent GB-2371224-A (GB)
Title: Bath tub hoist
Inventor: WENDT ROLAND
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2001-12-10
Abstract: The bath tub hoist, for use by sick, disabled or elderly persons etc., comprises a seat panel 3 and an approximately U-shaped frame, the bottom and lateral arms 8 of which can be placed on an edge of a bath tub, at least one drive unit comprising a motor and a gearbox arranged on the frame to raise and lower the seat panel via cables 32, wherein the bath tub hoist has guide elements for stabilisation. Preferably the guide elements are designed as guide plates 4 that are pivotally mounted on the arms of the U-frame, one on each arm, and which have a cable rod 27 positioned on one side, between the guide plate and the side of the tub, and the seat positioned on the other. The guide plates include a key on their outer side which interlocks with a groove on the cable rod, with the cable rod also having a roller 29 which engages the inner side of the tub. Cables extend down between the inner side of the bath and the guide plates to engage the cable rods, with the seat being secured to guide rails which have at each end hooks 23 which in turn engage the cable rods so that the seat is moved up and down with the cable rods.
Patent GB-2384464-A (GB)
Title: A movable bulkhead for a van
Inventor: BETTS PATRICK HUGH
IPC: B60R21/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: A van has a driver's cab 1, a load space 3 behind the cab and a bulkhead 4 separating the cab from the load space, wherein the bulkhead 4 can be moved backwards and forwards within the van to vary the relative volumes of the cab and the load space. The bulkhead may carry seats 11,12 which can be folded up against the bulkhead, to be out of use, when the bulkhead is in its forward position and can be folded down to provide a row of rear seats (Figure 4b) in the cab when the bulkhead 4 is in its rear position.
Patent GB-2370886-A (GB)
Title: A decorative article
Inventor: SCHEEPERS CONRAD MICHAEL
IPC: G04B47/04
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a decorative article (10) which comprises a hollow body (12) that defines a plurality of receiving formations (34) within which a selected set of body inserts (36), having different representations applied thereto, are releasably located. The hollow body is of a translucent material and has a light source located therein which, when energized, can illuminate the body. The body also has a clock mechanism (52) located therein that has an outwardly facing clock face. The representations applied to the set of body inserts are associated with a particular theme and is selected from a plurality of sets associated with the same or a different theme and having different representations applied thereto.
Patent GB-2387600-A (GB)
Title: Pantothenate kinase
Inventor: DUNSTER NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: C12N15/31
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: An isolated pantothenate kinase protein derived from Staphylococcus aureus is shown to be a suitable target for antimicrobial therapy. The protein may also be used to diagnose Staphylococcal infections and also to screen molecules for their ability to inhibit Staphylococcal growth.
Patent GB-2375944-A (GB)
Title: Dough
Inventor: FINNIGAN TIMOTHY JOHN ANDREW
IPC: A23L7/109
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: There is provided a dough, especially a pasta dough, which comprises edible fungi. Preferred fungi are filamentous with fungi selected from fungi imperfecti being preferred. The dough may contain N-acetylglucosamine and   b  -glucan.
Patent GB-2377636-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising S-tofispam for the treatment of convulsions and seizures
Inventor: LEVENTER STEVEN M
IPC: A61P17/02
Filed: 2002-05-16
Abstract: Compositions comprising S-tofispam, a prodrug, or salt thereof, substantially free of R-tofispam and a carrier for the treatment of convulsions and/or seizures. Preferably, the composition contains another anti-convulsant, preferably a benzodiazepine, more preferably a 1,4-benzodiazepine, even more preferably, diazepam, lorazepam, clonazepam, clorazepate or nitrazepam. More preferably, the composition is of the controlled release type and the subject to be treated is a human. Even more preferably, the composition is for intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, intranasal, intramuscular, intrathecal, sublingual, rectal, intravenous, transdermal delivery or for oral delivery as a tablet, capsule or liquid suspension.
Patent GB-2388782-A (GB)
Title: Needle cover for an injection syringe
Inventor: SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A needle cover C comprising a rigid or distortable device which is reversibly secured to the injection syringe or any component part, and slides longitudinally to expose the needle N when required. Preferably the needle cover has a reversible lock, and delivers a measured dose of anaesthetic. One or more components of the syringe may be incorporated into the needle cover, or it may be used with existing syringes or components. The needle cover may be shaped to provide sufficient contact with tissue M when pressure is placed on springs S, thereby masking the injection site at least in part and enabling the needle cover to slide back as the needle enters the tissue. May be used for dental or medical applications to hide the needle from the patients view.
Patent GB-2389566-A (GB)
Title: Propulsion device
Inventor: TAYLOR ROGER DANE CHARLES
IPC: F03G3/00
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A propulsion device comprises a chassis 10 on which a first weighted member 2 and a second weighted member 4. Both weighted members 2, 4 are arranged for movement between a first separated configuration in which they are spaced apart from each other and an extended configuration in which they meet at point 12. The device further comprising motive means for simultaneously accelerating the weighted members from the first separated configuration towards the extended configuration in an outward journey, and for subsequently decelerating the weight members during a return journey to a second separated configuration where the centre of mass is restored substantially to its initial position. The invention also provided a vehicle embodying the propulsion device.
Patent GB-2377023-A (GB)
Title: Diagnosis of movement precision in a multi-axis system
Inventor: STUPP MATTHIAS
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A method for diagnosis of the mechanical movement precision of a multi-axis rotary pivot head 1 comprises dynamically measuring the change in spacing between a first reference point P1 at the head 1 and a second, stationary reference point P2 in dependence on the rotational angles of different axes A, C controlled in drive. For this purpose, for example, a length-measuring instrument 2 is rotatably connected at one end with a rigid support 3 and at the other end with the rotary pivot head 1, the first reference point P1 lying on an extension of one rotational axis C of the head at the point of intersection with the centre axis of the length-measuring instrument 2. On pivotation, rotation or combined movement of the head 1, the signals of the instrument 2 are picked up in dependence on a predetermined drive control of the axes (pivot angle and rotational angle). Respective characteristic measurement curves result for different kinds of movement. The course of the curves departs in characteristic manner due to errors (bearing play, etc.) in relation to a computerised ideal form and thus enables error diagnosis.
Patent GB-2390817-A (GB)
Title: Key locking mechanism for a telescoping golf club shaft
Inventor: WILSON GEOFFREY
IPC: A63B53/16
Filed: 2002-07-06
Abstract: A key locking mechanism ensures that the key can only be removed after a pre-determined number of turns to ensure that the shaft is safely clamped for use. The mechanism comprises an inner body 2 which is free to rotate about its axis and provide the clamping force in response to manual turning of an inserted key 6 and an outer body 12 slideably engaged, eg by protrusion 17, within recess 1 of the club shaft, and being capable of linear displacement along the shaft axis. Rotation of key 6 causes such linear displacement by camming action, eg through inter-engaging helical threads 9,13 on respective outer surfaces of the inner body and inner surfaces of the outer body. A locking member, eg a sphere 11 constrained in a radial bore 10 of key 6, co-operates with locking and unlocking surfaces 18, 19 of outer body 12, Fig 1B showing the key captive whilst Fig 1A shows the key free to be removed.
Patent GB-2384241-A (GB)
Title: Molding composition for artificial marble
Inventor: YUKAWA NOBUHIKO
IPC: C04B26/02
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A molding compound in swelling gel phase is prepared by crushing a swelling gel, swelled with a monomer in liquid phase which polymerizes a compound having three-dimensional linking by a radical polymerization reaction, into a predetermined size. A molding compound (z) is made to adhere to a surface of the molding compound in swelling gel phase, wherein the color difference between a color tone of the molding compound (z) and a color tone of the molding compound in swelling gel phase is not less than 3. The swelling gel phase, which does not substantially dissolve in the monomer and has a weight change ratio ranging from 0 to +200% in a case where the molding compound in swelling gel phase is completely impregnated with the monomer. The molding compound in swelling gel phase and the molding compound (z) are molded under a thermal pressure, and a ratio of the molding compound (z) to a total amount of the molding compound (z) and the molding compound in swelling gel phase is not less than 0.01 weight% and not more than 30 weight%. The swelling gel phase is prepared from methyl methacrylate, styrene-2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate copolymer and hexamethylene diisocyanate trimer.
Patent GB-2385241-A (GB)
Title: Use of multiple addresses for receiving messages at a mobile telephone host
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/14
Filed: 2002-12-11
Abstract: Identifying messages intended for a host connected to the home network and operable to substitute alternate addresses associated with the mobile host, in order to alleviate message signal congestion in the short message service centre. The message signal, such as an SMS text message signal, includes a destination identifying address such as an MSISDN. In order to alleviate message signal congestion in a network's short message service centre (SMSC) 16, when a determination is made, such as in an SMS Router 30, that the message signal is intended for a host 20 associated with the network, the fixed destination MSISDN is substituted by an MSISDN chosen from a range of possible MSISDNs associated with the same host 20, preferably by rotating through a pre-allocated range sequentially with each succeeding response sent.
Patent GB-2397072-A (GB)
Title: Combined trouser press and ironing board
Inventor: DOCKER GEORGE
IPC: D06F81/08
Filed: 2003-01-10
Abstract: An assembly is formed of a moulded plastics body 1 having a carrying handle 2 which also defines a cavity for an iron 3. A pressure plate 4 is attached by a hinge to the body to allow access to a heatable pad 14. The configuration (Figure 3) allows a pair of trousers to be inserted and pressed. A support leg 6, stay 5, and stabiliser foot 5a enable the pressure plate to achieve a second, ironing board, configuration (Figure 4). The pressure plate may have a hollow interior and a number of holes 4e in its top surface 4a to allow steam to pass from the iron via a garment to a condenser. The iron may be supplied with steam from a separate boiler mounted within the body. A pair of wheels 7 may also be mounted on the body.
Patent GB-2385858-A (GB)
Title: Two-part cleansing composition
Inventor: WEI KARL SHIQING
IPC: A61K8/67
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A two-part cleansing composition comprises (a) a cleansing phase containing a surfactant and water and (b) an active phase containing a lipophilic carrier and a particulate material. The two phases are physically separated from one another either by one or more packaging barriers or by accommodating them in separate packages. A further composition is disclosed, whereby the particulate material is replaced by a skin benefit agent and the two phases are separated by one or more packaging barriers. The lipophilic carrier may be a mineral oil or sunflower seed oil and the particulate material preferably has a diameter of 1-100 žm. Suitable skin benefit agents include anti-inflammatories, anti-acne actives, anti-wrinkle agents, tanning actives, and anti-microbial agents. A method of cleansing the skin by applying the composition is also claimed.
Patent GB-2400785-A (GB)
Title: A drawer slide track assembly with safety interlock
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2003-04-11
Abstract: A slide track assembly comprises an outer slide track 10 with a protrusion 11, a middle slide track 20, an inner slide track 30 and a pivotally mounted retainer 50. The retainer has an elastic plate 52, a safety protrusion 53 and an unlatching member 54, such that when the inner slide track is initially retracted into the middle slide track. An end of the inner slide track engages the safety protrusion of the retainer, creating a safety space between the inner and middle slide tracks, to enable the fingers to be removed from the inner slide track before the inner slide track completely retracts into the middle slide track. The protrusion of the outer slide track pushes the unlatching member to disengage the safety protrusion from the end of the inner slide track.
Patent GB-2401168-A (GB)
Title: Refrigeration system
Inventor: HOFFMANN ANDREAS
IPC: F25D19/00
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A refrigerated system 1 has a thermally insulated container, accessible through a closable access opening (4 fig 2). The system is formed by two modules, a passive refrigeration container 10 and an active refrigeration unit 20, both functionally connectable to and separable from each other via an adaption arrangement 6. The container may define a chamber 3, adapted to include an opening 11 for connection to the refrigeration unit, which may include air circulation apertures (25 fig 2) which permit refrigerated air to pass between the refrigeration unit and the refrigerated housing in a sealed and form-fitting manner via an adaption device 16. The opening 11 may be closable by means of a flap (12 fig 2) in an air-tight and thermally insulating manner. The container may also include support members 13 on the side walls of its inner surface, onto which shelf elements or the active refrigeration unit or units may be inserted for storage during transit. The container may also include carrying handles 14, height adjusting elements 15 on its underside, and a door (19 fig 2) which is secured by a locking mechanism.
Patent GB-2391671-A (GB)
Title: Embedded memory blocks for programmable logic
Inventor: NGAI TONY
IPC: H03K19/177
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: A high-performance programmable logic architecture has embedded memory arranged at the peripheries or edges of the integrated circuit. This enhances the performance of the programmable logic integrated circuit by shortening the lengths of the programmable interconnect (748). In a specific embodiment, the memory blocks (703,706) are organized in rows along the top and bottom edges of the integrated circuit. The logic elements can be directly programmable routed and connected to driver blocks of the logic block in adjacent rows and columns. This permits fast interconnection of signals without using the global programmable interconnect resources. Using similar direct programmable interconnections the logic blocks can directly programmable connect to the memory blocks without using the global programmable interconnect resources.
Patent GB-2391677-A (GB)
Title: Method for representing and searching for an object in an image
Inventor: BOBER MIROSLAW
IPC: G06V10/46
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: A method of representing an object appearing in an image or a sequence of images, by processing signals corresponding to the image or images, comprises deriving a curvature scale space (CSS) representation of an outline of an object starting from an arbitrary point on the outline, by smoothing the outline in a plurality of stages using a smoothing parameter, resulting in a plurality of outline curves, using values for points of inflection of each outline curve to derive curves characteristic of the original outline, and selecting first co-ordinates of peaks of said characteristic curves, which correspond to the smoothing parameter, and corresponding second co-ordinate values representing the positions on the outline corresponding to the peaks, the method comprising shifting the co-ordinate values representing the position on the outline to zero.
Patent GB-2398007-A (GB)
Title: Insect proofing of carpets
Inventor: PALMER IAN
IPC: A01N59/00
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: A method of protecting carpets from insect attack, in which Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is incorporated into the deep pile in the area of the backing, employs the steps of:- <SL> <LI>i) applying diatomaceous earth particles to the backing of a carpet; <LI>ii) fitting the pile through the backing; and <LI>iii) applying a film of thermoplastic polymeric material to the back of the carpet. </SL> DE is added to the backing, either before the pile is fitted or afterwards and retained in / on the backing, e.g. by electrostatic or adhesive means. Alternatively the DE may be added to the pile either before, or during, the pile fitting process. The DE is secured in position by the application of a hot liquid thermoplastic polymeric material so that it flows in and around the backing and the pile fibres and wets at least a part of the surfaces of the particles and, when cool, forms a film, binding the backing and pile fibres together and holding the particles with at least a part of their surfaces exposed.
Patent GB-2410397-A (GB)
Title: Contactless management of a subscriber terminal
Inventor: FORBES NICOLAS JOHN DAVID
IPC: H04B7/00
Filed: 2004-01-21
Abstract: The subscriber terminal is arranged to communicate over a wireless link with a base station of a telecommunications system in order to allow traffic data to be passed between the base station and an item of equipment connected to the subscriber terminal. The subscriber terminal comprises a management processor operable to handle management data, and inductive loop logic coupled to the management processor and operable to allow management data to be passed between the management processor and a portable management unit via a separate wireless link between the inductive loop logic and external inductive loop logic associated with the portable management unit. This provides a particularly efficient technique for the transmission of management data between the subscriber terminal and the portable management unit, without the need for a physical contact to be provided on the exterior surface of the subscriber terminal.
Patent GB-2399614-A (GB)
Title: Gear having an absorbing member in a circumferential groove
Inventor: STUBBE MATTHIAS
IPC: F16H55/14
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A steering drive for an industrial truck, comprising a steered wheel (16, fig 1) which is rotatably supported about a horizontal axis in a bearing component wherein the bearing component Is pivotally supported about a vertical axis and has a gear 18, and a steering motor (24, fig 1) which drives a pinion 20 meshing with the gear 18, wherein the gear 18 or pinion 20 has a circumferential groove 30 in which a ring-shaped absorbing member 32 of a resilient material is received so that the teeth of the pinion 20 or the gear 18 get into engagement with the absorbing member 32. The absorbing member 32 is preferably an o-ring.
Patent GB-2400703-A (GB)
Title: Systems and method for providing dynamic price improvement
Inventor: SWEETING MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: A system and method is provided to enable traders to price improve on an item at an amount less than a predetermined pricing increment. Traders can improve on the price of the item using different price improvement levels (e.g., four different levels). The price improvement according to the invention is a dynamic price improvement, which enables a dynamic order to maintain a predetermined position in a trading stack relative to other orders in the stack. The dynamic order may maintain its position in the trading stack by adjusting (e.g., increasing or decreasing) its price improvement level depending on market conditions. For example, a dynamic order may increases its price improvement level such that it stays at least one level ahead of the next best order in the trading stack. If the level cannot be further increased, the dynamic order may use its timestamp to maintain its position in the stack.
Patent GB-2399516-A (GB)
Title: Process and apparatus for steam-methane reforming
Inventor: BOWE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: Methane is reacted with steam, to generate carbon monoxide and hydrogen in a first catalytic reactor (14); the resulting gas mixture can then be used to perform Fisher-Tropsch synthesis in a second catalytic reactor (26). In performing the steam/methane reforming, the gas mixture is passed through a narrow channel in which the mean temperature and exit temperature are both in the range 750{C to 900{C, the residence time being less than 0.5 second, and the channel containing a catalyst, so that only those reactions that have comparatively rapid kinetics will occur. The heat is provided by combustion of methane in adjacent channels (17). The ratio of steam to methane should preferably be 1.4 to 1.6, for example about 1.5. Almost all the methane will undergo the reforming reaction, almost entirely forming carbon monoxide. After performing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, the remaining hydrogen is preferably fed back (34) to the combustion channels (17). The steam for the reforming step is preferably generated from water generated by the chemical reactions, by condensing (30, 32) the products from the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis and by condensing (19) water vapour generated in the combustion.