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Patent GB-2355520-A (GB)
Title: Air-conditioning system for airplane cabins
Inventor: SAUTERLEUTE ALFRED
IPC: B64D13/06
Filed: 2000-07-10
Abstract: An air-conditioning system in particular for aircraft is proposed wherein pressurized, moisture-containing air is conditioned for air-conditioning the cabin. The pressurized air is compressed further in two separate stages (C1,C2), dehumidified in a high-pressure water extraction cycle (CON,WE2) and subsequently expanded in one or two turbine stages (T). Depending on the design one can thereby achieve ice-free conditioned air or a high efficiency of the air-conditioning system, in particular if two turbine stages (T1,T2) are provided and the energy gained in the particular turbine stages is utilized regeneratively, distributed over the compressor stages (C1,C2).
Patent GB-2366015-A (GB)
Title: Enhancing data security
Inventor: WILLIAMS IAN C
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: A data processing system, comprises a first processing resource 10 which is coupled to a communications network 2. A second processing resource 48 is coupled to the first processing resource. The first and second processing resource are configured to establish a communications relationship 50 between them to restrict the second processing resource 48 to execute instructions which only perform allowable operations. The first processing resource 10 may store instructions in a queue and assign priority to them. The priority may be based on an action code, indicating instruction type, or chronologically determined. The second processing resource 48 may be required to indicate whether the instruction has satisfied the predetermined criterion. Allowable instructions may be determined by comparing the instruction with a database of executable instructions. The communication between the first and second processing resources may be a message which contains both instructions and sensitive information. In this case, once transmitted by the first processing resource 10 to the second 48 the sensitive information may be derived and may subsequently be discarded by the first processing resource 10 and possibly within a predetermined time period. The second processing resource 48 may be able initiate a command mode for remote control of the first processing resource 10, for maintenance or reconfiguration purposes, via the second processing resource 48.
Patent GB-2369342-A (GB)
Title: Can having a removable cover panel
Inventor: HSU MING-TANG
IPC: B65D17/40
Filed: 2000-11-09
Abstract: A can includes a container (4), and a rim member (5) which has an outer peripheral portion (51) sealingly joined to an edge (411) of the container (4) and an inner peripheral portion (53) extending inwardly of the outer peripheral portion (51) and confining an opening (42). The inner peripheral portion (53) has a groove (56) which extends around the opening (42). A filler (6) of non-metallic plastic material fills and is exposed from the groove (56). A cover panel (7) closes the opening (42) and extends to the inner peripheral portion (53) of the rim meter (5). The cover panel (7) has a layer of non-metallic plastic material (71) which is connected sealingly to the filler (6) and an opening tab (72) to facilitate removal. Alternatively, the filler (6) and cover panel (7) may be integrally moulded, the panel (7) being removable by breaking along a weakened seam.
Patent GB-2371711-A (GB)
Title: Local content server for mobile network
Inventor: KOKKINEN HEIKKI
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: A server (12) suitable for a vehicle (14) having a first wireless interface (55) providing a connection on a customer basis for local user terminals (16) to the server, to enable access to local content on the server, and a second wireless interface (60) providing a connection to an external mobile network (62), to enable access to remote content on remote servers. Preferably, the vehicle is a train car where passengers having a mobile terminal based on the first wireless interface may access the server. Preferably, the first wireless interface is based on Bluetooth. Preferably, the second wireless interface is W-CDMA. Preferably, the server comprises a second wireless interface (65) which may be a wireless LAN like HIPERLAN. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2371152-A (GB)
Title: A swivelable housing and contact assembly
Inventor: GEARY MICHAEL
IPC: H01R35/02
Filed: 2001-01-15
Abstract: A connector device for an electrical wiring harness for a vehicle comprises an L-shaped housing (2) connected through respective swivel joints (3 and 4) at opposite ends respectively to respective electrical connections (1 and 5) each comprising a plurality of electrical contacts. A cable (6) is connected between the electrical contacts of the electrical connectors. The device facilities the connection of different parts of the harness particularly in positions having restricted access.
Patent GB-2374735-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: SHEPHERD MARTIN J
IPC: H01R13/703
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: An electrical connector for providing an electrical connection between the body of a cordless electrical appliance and a base which in use is connected to an electrical supply has a male connector part (10), and a female connector part (12), the female connector part (12) comprising recesses (28, 26, 24) into which electrical contacts (30, 42, 52) extend, and the male connector part comprising electrical contacts (60, 62, 64) for engaging the contacts within the recesses of the female connector, allowing engagement of the male and female connector parts over 360{ of relative rotational orientation, wherein the female connector part (12) is provided with an isolating switch or switches connected to the electrical contacts having movable switch actuators (40, 50) extending into an annular recess (22) on the connector and disposed spaced from each other, and wherein the male connector part is provided with an annular surface arranged to protrude into said recess to engage the actuators and close said switches sequentially on mating of the male and female connector parts.
Patent GB-2366566-A (GB)
Title: Neurotransmitter transporter polypeptide
Inventor: SALA CINZIA FELICITA
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: The polypeptide comprises: <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2; or <LI>(ii) a variant thereof which has vesicular inhibitory amino acid transporter activity; or <LI>(iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which has vesicular inhibitory amino acid transporter activity. </SL> Also provided are a polynucleotide encoding a neurotransmitter transporter polypeptide and methods for identifying modulators of a neurotransmitter transporter polypeptide. Such modulators are useful in the treatment of psychiatric and neurological/neurodegenerative disorders.
Patent GB-2367286-A (GB)
Title: Discard pack for sharps
Inventor: KING PETER GREGORY
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A discard pack for used medical sharps comprises a carrier (1) of material resistant to sharps penetration which is divided into two parts along a hinge line or spine (6), one part carrying an adhesive layer covered by a releasable backing sheet (9) for receiving sharps and the other part being foldable over and sealable to the one part, at least the other part being of light transmissible material. Preferably, the adhesive layer is provided on a layer of foam (3) and the other part also carries an adhesive layer (2) covered by a releasable backing strip (11), and a barbed stud (7) may be provided for locking the pack in a closed condition. Alternatively (Fig.4), the pack may be moulded in clamshell form with the adhesive layer provided in the bottom of a recess or well.
Patent GB-2382886-A (GB)
Title: Vector Processing System
Inventor: BARLOW STEPHEN
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A vector processing system for executing vector instructions, each instruction defining multiple value pairs, an operation to be executed and a modifier, the vector processing system comprising a plurality of parallel processing units, each arranged to receive one of said pairs of values and, when selected, to implement an operation on said value pair to generate a result, each processing unit comprising at least one flag and being selectable in dependence on a condition defined by said at least one flag, wherein the modifier defines the condition under which the parallel processing unit is individually selected.
Patent GB-2375409-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for two-way communications between asset managers and asset custodians
Inventor: REITZ JAMES T
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: A two way messaging interface for communication between asset managers and asset custodians is disclosed. The interface transmits and receives SWIFT messages which are customized for event-specific messages to be transmitted within the SWIFT format. The messages are generally encoded in the SWIFT MT598 format and are passed along to recipients within the SWIFT data network. The messages may trigger routines for handling custodial transactions for the asset manager and the asset custodian.
Patent GB-2385315-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to valves for dispensers
Inventor: EAMES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: G01F11/38
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: The present invention relates to a metering valve comprising a valve stem 15 axially slidable relative to a valve body, the valve body 17 defining a metering chamber and an inlet through which in use product to be dispensed enters the metering chamber, the valve stem comprising a seal means 40 moveable along with the valve stem from a first position in which a distal end of the seal means is out of contact with the valve body such that fluid communication between the inlet and the metering chamber is established and a second position in which the distal end of the seal means is brought into contact with the valve body such that the seal means is distorted so as to form a fluid-tight seal between the seal means and the metering chamber. Further disclosed is a metering valve with a seal clamped between the valve body and the chamber body wherein the seal means comprises a wiper element.
Patent GB-2370510-A (GB)
Title: Syringe drench adapter for livestock
Inventor: HUNT ROY H
IPC: A61D7/00
Filed: 2000-10-19
Abstract: A syringe drench adapter for livestock includes a collar (24) having a frustoconical nose (28) and a generally cylindrical skirt (32) extending from the nose which is removably fittable over and end of a syringe, and an elongated tube (26) extending from the nose. The skirt defines a syringe-receiving opening having an inner diameter which is less than an outer diameter of the syringe barrel. The skirt includes a circumferential ridge (36) which extends radially inwardly and is disposed adjacent to the syringe-receiving opening, and a plurality of longitudinal slots (38) extending from the syringe-receiving opening which provide flexion.
Patent GB-2393686-A (GB)
Title: Plastic injection presentation ring binder
Inventor: LIM SOON HUAT
IPC: B42F13/00
Filed: 2002-08-01
Abstract: A plastic injection presentation ring binder is made from plastic injection components assembled together complete with ring fitting/mechanism and a clear flexible and/or rigid plastic sheet welded or glued or attached on 2 or 3 edges onto the plastic injection file cover, leaving an opening on 1 or 2 edges of the file cover. This allows heading sheets, topic sheets or front cover sheets (d) to be inserted between the clear plastic sheet and the rigid ring binder cover. Thus, the binder has a title and/or topic on its outer cover.
Patent GB-2382513-A (GB)
Title: Automatic adjusting method for a goniometer and associated device
Inventor: LENTFER ARNO
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: In order to create a method for the automatic relative adjusting of the position coordinates (x p , y p , z p ) of at least one sample with respect to the center coordinates (x m , y m , z m ) of a goniometer 200 determined by the intersection point of the tilting axles (  l  ,   x  ,   d  ) as well as an associated device 100 through which the construction of goniometric systems is considerably simplified and moreover the costs for multiple circle systems are considerably reduced, it is proposed that, during a variation of the sample orientation or tilting, <UL ST="-"> <LI>the trajectory of the sample which is taking place, in particular the precession trajectory of the sample, can be dynamically compensated about the center coordinates (x m , y m , z m ) and <LI>the sample can be dynamically held at the measuring point, while </UL> <SL> <LI>[a] the trajectory of the sample about the center coordinates (x m , y m , z m ) is recorded and exploited by digital image processing, <LI>[b] correction coordinates (x m -x p , y m -y p , z m -z p ) are calculated from the exploited and recorded trajectory in order to dynamically compensate the trajectory and <LI>[c] the sample is moved according to the calculated correction coordinates (x m -x p , y m -y p , z m -z p ) into at least one of the directions of translation (x, y, z) so that this translational shifting is dynamically coupled to the moving of the tilting axles (  l  ,   x  ,   d  ) of the goniometer 200 determined by the variation of the sample orientation or tilting. </SL>
Patent GB-2387642-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for drying coated microtitre plates after a rinsing operation
Inventor: O'CAOIMH RONAN PATRICK
IPC: G01N35/02
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A drying tunnel 2 for drying off a rinsing solution from microtitre plates (3, fig 5) coated with an antigen or an antibody comprises a preheating zone 43 downstream of a drying zone 42. Infrared tubes 44, 45 located in the preheating 43 and drying 42 zones heat the plates (3). A pair of chains 28 convey the plates (3) through the tunnel 2 so that the residence time in the preheating zone 43 is approximately fifteen seconds and in the drying zone 42 is approximately thirty seconds. The plates (3) in drying zone 42 are heated to approximately forty five Celsius so that the rinsing solution is evaporated and convection currents are generated within wells (9, fig 5) of the plates (3). The temperature of the plates (3) in drying zone 42 is such that the coating is never damaged by too high a temperature. The resulting vapour is exhausted by a blower 61. An optical pyrometer 60 may be located in drying zone 42 and monitors the temperature of the plates (3) so that the tubes 44 maintain the temperature of the plates (3) via a control circuit (50, fig 4). A temperature sensor 62 and the control circuit (50) may monitor and ensure the temperature in preheating zone 42 does not exceed seventy Celsius.
Patent GB-2382046-A (GB)
Title: Fold-away wrench with flexible ring socket
Inventor: DUFFY SEAMUS
IPC: B25B13/56
Filed: 2002-10-28
Abstract: There is disclosed a fold-away wrench having a wrench head 3 pivotally mounted on a handle 2. The wrench head is an open flexible ring socket 3a locatable over a fastener such as a nut, bolt or screw to move it. Pins 10,17 are provided for engagement with the wrench head to close the wrench head over a fastener to be moved. Preferably, the wrench head is pivotable on an axis pin 10 at one end of the socket ring while at the other end of the socket ring is a fulcrum pin 17 for closing the socket over the fastener.
Patent GB-2399873-A (GB)
Title: Support for a suspended machine or other equipment
Inventor: DAVIS CHRISTOPHER CHARLES
IPC: F01C21/00
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a support for frame (10) for a rotary machine (12), particularly a Roots blower, capable of providing support for the machine (12) whilst submerged in a body of liquid. A suspension arm (18) depends downwardly from an upper transom (19) and bears a bracket (32) having mounts (36) by which the machine (12) is mountable to the frame (10) so as to be suspended therefrom.
Patent GB-2384725-A (GB)
Title: Large volume twin shaft compulsory mixer
Inventor: DAHLINGER GERALD LEE
IPC: B01F15/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: A twin shaft "compulsory mixer" (C) having has a static mixing chamber bottom (80, 82, 84). Two centrally disposed discharge gates (91, 92) are each defined from an end to about the middle of the mixing chamber (80). At the middle bottom of the mixing chamber, a tensioning rod (150) is placed normally across the abutted ends of the two rectilinear slots (118). The two gates (91, 92) are mounted to a pillow block (132) and spherical bearing arrangement (130) and actuated at the respective mixer chamber ends by conventional piston drives (112, 114). Reducing the gates in length, reduces deflection making chamber sealing possible. Further, the tensioning rod (150) adjusts for chamber deflection. Finally, the eccentrically mounted elongate rectilinear gates (91, 92) can be rotated in opposite directions to deposit concrete on opposite sides of a concrete off-loading and elevating conveyor (B). Discharge of mixed concrete at maximally controlled rates can occur in a balanced fashion to an underlying conveyor for elevation and discharge from the large capacity compulsory mixer forming the foundation of the portable modular plant.
Patent GB-2389331-A (GB)
Title: Methods of moulding a container
Inventor: NURSE ANDREW
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2003-04-29
Abstract: There is disclosed a method of moulding a container (10, 20) e.g. by rotational moulding, in which moulding material is introduced into a mould cavity, and the mould is rotated about at least one axis of rotation, wherein prior to introducing the moulding material, a dividing member (12a) is located in the mould cavity, which divides the mould cavity so that when the moulding material is subsequently introduced and the mould rotated, moulding material coats the member (12a) so that the member (12a) becomes an integral part of the moulding and provides first and second separated volumes (22, 24) within the container (10, 20) in each of which fluid in use is contained, the fluid contained in the first volume (22) in use being maintained separate from the fluid in the second volume (24). The two container parts are sequentially moulded to be integrated with one another. In one such embodiment, a first container part, having a first separated volume, is moulded into a first divided part of cavity, the dividing member is removed and a second container part, having a second volume, is moulded into a second divided part to integrate the first part.
Patent GB-2402924-A (GB)
Title: Portable liquid carrier having a cap with a filtration unit
Inventor: GRANT JON
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A portable carrier for liquids such as water comprises a flexible container produced from one or more sheets (1) of foldable impervious material sealed along all side edges (2) to define a container which is entirely closed other than for an opening (3) formed in one side face of the container. A filler ring (4) is formed with an outwardly extending annular flange onto which the edge of the impervious material which borders the opening (3) is attached and sealed. An externally threaded collar is upstanding from the flange and an internally complementary threaded cap cooperates with the collar. An alternative cap incorporating a filtration unit may be provided.
Patent GB-2391222-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and system for dispensing dough
Inventor: MCNAMEE RONAN
IPC: A21C9/08
Filed: 2003-07-02
Abstract: A dough dispensing apparatus (100) comprises a container (1,1') for receiving and mixing dough contents and a dough transfer device (3,3') for receiving dough from the container and for transferring the dough to a depositing station (eg 8b) at which the dough is deposited onto a conveying means (12) for further processing steps to be carried out on the dough. Preferably, the dough is mixed in a temp controlled mixing room 110 before the container 1 is moved along tracks to an inclined elevator 2 provided in a cooking room 111 where it is tipped into the transfer device 3. The device 3 is provided on an elevated longitudinal framework where it can be moved between various dough depositing stations 8 by opening valve 6. A number of conveying lines can be automatically kept supplied at once. Also claimed is a process for preparing dough in which the mixed dough is allowed to rest at a predetermined temp. for 5 to 10 minutes.
Patent GB-2404513-A (GB)
Title: Image recorder for a vehicle
Inventor: KHAN ZAHIR
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2003-07-31
Abstract: A camera system located on a vehicle for recording images, the images being stored within a memory device 3 for later playback on a personal computer. The preferred embodiment has two cameras 1, 2 located within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, one forward pointing and one rearward pointing. Separate memory cards 5 may be provided for storing image data from each camera. The recording, saving and deletion of journey data may be controlled by control pad 4. Electrical power to the memory devices may be provided from the vehicle's battery 8. The memory devices may be transportable for connection to a personal computer.
Patent GB-2391777-A (GB)
Title: A multi-carrier receiver comprising a Reed-Solomon decoder with an erasures input and a channel state indication input
Inventor: ROBINSON ADRIAN PAUL
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: A receiver for many-carrier signals, preferably DVB-T signals, is disclosed. A channel state indication is obtained on a symbol-by-symbol basis 240, 302, representing aggregate channel state over a plurality of carriers. Erasures information is provided from a Viterbi decoder 124. The erasure information from the Viterbi decoder and a signal derived from the channel state indication are both provided as erasure inputs to a Reed-Solomon decoder 128 and one of the two erasure inputs is selected in combine/select means 322. An erasure is a byte which is known to contain at least one bit error, and is flagged as such.
Patent GB-2391921-A (GB)
Title: Low emission fuel efficient diesel locomotive engine including a piston having a toroidal surface
Inventor: MAHAKUL BUDHADEB
IPC: F02B3/06
Filed: 2002-04-27
Abstract: A diesel locomotive engine having a piston with a unique bowl geometry. The bowl is defined in part by a center portion having a partial spherical shape. A cone portion (22) is located adjacent the central portion. An annular toroidal surface (24) is connected to the cone portion (22) and is defined by a toroidal major diameter (Dtm) and a toroidal minor radius (Rtm). A crown rim (26) is connected to the annular toroidal surface (24) and to an upper flat rim face of a sidewall.
Patent GB-2391984-A (GB)
Title: System and method for generating forecasts and analysis of contact center behaviour for planning purposes
Inventor: KOSIBA ERIC D
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: A method of predicting expected performance of a processing center system is provided. The method includes receiving performance information from a performance monitoring system associated with the processing center system. A computer model of the processing center system is developed (305) based on the performance information (310). The method further includes generating predictions based on the computer model (315), and analyzing the predictions to generate performance scenarios for the processing center system (320).