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Patent GB-2363285-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method
Inventor: DE FERRANTI MARCUS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A communication system and method is disclosed for facilitating connection by a user to a selected one or more of multiple ISP's, thereby alleviating problems associated with providing a fixed link to a single ISP. Advantages may include ease of switching between ISP's and the system may enable a virtual ISP to be created having characteristics more suited to a user's need than the individual ISP's.
Patent GB-2368428-A (GB)
Title: Optimising pharmaceutical prescribing
Inventor: BODSWORTH ANDREW WILLIAM
IPC: G16H70/40
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: The method and system permits alerting a medical practitioner to information regarding up-to-date and cost-effective alternatives to a medical prescription. A proposed prescription is compared to a database of prescriptions and possible alternative prescriptions which could be efficacious. If there is a suitable alternative or alternatives corresponding to the prescription, it is shown to the practitioner. The practitioner may then choose between his proposed prescription and the alternative or alternatives presented to him. The practitioner may then enter either the proposed or an alternative prescription to a system adapted to process and print out prescriptions.
Patent GB-2380308-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle identification plate
Inventor: PARRY GWNDAF
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: A vehicle identification plate 20 comprises a backplate 22 having a reflective layer 24 placed on a front face thereof and characters 14 being provided on the front face of the reflective layer 24. The back plate may be made from ABS (Acrylonitrile butadiene Styrene).The visible characters 14 may be in the from of self-adhesive characters or are printed or painted, or laser burned, onto the reflective layer 24 prior to ita attachment to the back plate 22. A procreative layer 28 may be placed over the reflective layer 24 to trap the characters 14 and can be extended to the back of the back plate 22 to provide an effective environmental seal. The vehicle identification plate 20 may be affixed to the vehicle body by double sided adhesive pads, screws, clips, spring studs or magnets.
Patent GB-2381554-A (GB)
Title: Ladder stabiliser
Inventor: HARRADINE DAVID JESSE
IPC: E06C7/46
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A ladder stabiliser comprises a sleeve <B>1a</B> for location over the lower portion of the stile <B>5</B> of a ladder. The sleeve <B>1a</B> is moveable in relation to the ladder in order to extend the length of the stile <B>5</B> and is provided with locking means <B>6</B> to lock the sleeve <B>1a</B> in a position to provide the desired extension of the stile <B>5</B>. The sleeve <B>1a</B> may have a pivotable rubber or plastics foot which has a surface area which is greater than the cross-sectional area of the sleeve and/or a spike for engaging ground underneath.
Patent GB-2382387-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulically braked differential connected to a power-take-off shaft
Inventor: CARROLL JOSEPH
IPC: B60K25/06
Filed: 2001-11-22
Abstract: A trailed powered agricultural/forestry implement, eg a fertilizer spreader, is connected to a tractor via a reciprocating draw-bar 8 and has wheels coupled to axles which are driven by a differential 4. A power-take-off shaft transmits power from the tractor to the differential 4 which is purposely allowed to slip so that motion is transferred to an oil pump 7 that performs as a brake when resistence in an oil flow circuit 9 is increased by a hydraulic valve operated by push/pull forces exerted upon reciprocating draw-bar 8. Due to the braking effect the once slipping differential 4 transmits a proportioned amount of power to prop shaft 2 and, via the axles, rotates the wheels. This arrangement eliminates jack knife under cornering since wheel speeds between trailer and tractor are matched and it may be used with any type of tractor. Drive between prop shaft 2 and differential 4 may be disconnected by a clutch mechanism 5.
Patent GB-2383373-A (GB)
Title: System for reusing grey water
Inventor: LOMAS JOHN GOWAN
IPC: E03B1/04
Filed: 2001-12-19
Abstract: The system for reusing grey water, which is particularly for use in a domestic environment, comprises a receiver for receiving waste water from a source plumbing installation, a storage tank 12, a transfer unit 10 for transferring water from the receiver to the storage tank and a feed system for transferring water from the storage tank to a target plumbing installation 70, wherein the storage tank is at a height greater than that of the target plumbing installation so that water can be transferred from the tank to the target plumbing installation under the action of gravity. The source plumbing installation is may include one or more of a bath, a wash-hand basin or a shower, while the target plumbing installation may include one or more of a toilet cistern, a horticultural irrigation system or a shower. The transfer unit may be a pump 14 which operates only when required and the unit may also include a detection means such as a pressure switch which operates the pump on detection of water. The receiver may include a reservoir 24 for receiving water from the source installation which is smaller than the storage tank and in which the pump may be submerged. The reservoir may contain less water than is normally released from the source plumbing installation and water not transferred to the storage tank may be transferred to a waste water disposal outlet 44. The storage tank may include a limit valve that limits that amount of water that can enter the tank and a second valve 64 which operates to introduce mains water if the level of water in the tank falls below a minimum level. A dosing unit 16 may operate to add a quantity of conditioning chemical to the water and the unit may introduce the chemical as the water leaves the transfer unit or into the water in the storage tank, with the dosing unit and transfer unit sharing a common housing in the former case. A drainage system may prevent water from remaining in the storage tank for an excessive period of time that includes a valve 78 that periodically opens to drain the tank.
Patent GB-2384187-A (GB)
Title: Particulate wound dressing
Inventor: ADDISON DEBORAH
IPC: A61L26/00
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: A wound dressing comprises a free-flowing, anhydrous particulate material, which on contact with water forms a water-soluble hydrogel. The particulate material is preferably a cellulose derivative and may include a wound healing therapeutic agent such as growth factors or antibiotics. At least 50% of the particles by weight will pash through a mesh of size 18 (1mm). In use the particulate material is sprinkled onto a wound where it absorbs the exudate and forms a gel which can be removed by washing.
Patent GB-2386338-A (GB)
Title: Pastry cutter
Inventor: SO KWOK KUEN
IPC: A21C11/10
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A pastry cutter 100 comprises a rotor 200 having opposite left and right sides, a central axis x through the two sides and a periphery 230 extending around the central axis x, a handle 400 having a pair of parts 420 engaging the two sides for supporting the rotor 200 for rotation about the central axis x and a plurality of cutting moulds 600 individually connected to the periphery at substantially equi-angular positions around the central axis x. Each cutting mould 600 comprises a generally flat cup-shaped body 610 having a cutting rim 612 and includes a stem 620 connecting the body 610 to the periphery 230 in a spaced apart relationship therefrom and in a substantially radial direction with respect to the central axis x, such that the bodies 600 lie in an annular arrangement around the rotor 200, with their cutting rims 612 facing outwards. Each stem 620 has an outer end 622 connected to the corresponding body 610 and an inner end 624 releasably connected to the periphery 230.
Patent GB-2370896-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for large-scale distributed personalized media on demand
Inventor: CLARK PAUL
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-09-20
Abstract: A system is disclosed which provides integrated, personalized access through a television by a large number of viewers to a wide range of on-demand media content, by use of distributed storage and discovery techniques, user authentication and a personalized user interface.
Patent GB-2378698-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment preparation
Inventor: PORTER BRIAN
IPC: C02F1/50
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A water treatment preparation comprising commuted fibrous vegetable matter which has been treated so that the cellulose or lignin on the outside of the vegetable matter has been removed, leaving the inner fibres exposed. This may be achieved by adding alkali to the vegetable matter, in particular caustic soda (NaOH). The vegetable matter may be straw derived from wheat, barley, oats or rye, or may be a blend of straw, a major component of which is barley straw. The vegetable matter may be provided in the form of pellets. Also claimed is a water treatment kit comprising a container and the water treatment preparation. The container may comprise a mesh of netted fabric. A method of manufacturing the preparation comprising comminuting fibrous vegetable matter and treating this with alkali, is also claimed. An exothermic reaction between the vegetable matter and the alkali may be induced by applying heat and/or pressure. A method of treating still water to moderate algae growth by submerging the water treatment preparation in the still water to be treated, is also claimed.
Patent GB-2374013-A (GB)
Title: Sterilisation of pharmaceuticals
Inventor: MCAFFER IAN GARDNER CAMERON
IPC: A61L2/04
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A method of sterilising a pharmaceutical composition containing a suspension of a pharmaceutical comprises rapidly heating the pharmaceutical composition from ambient temperature to an elevated temperature, maintaining it at or above the elevated temperature for a period of time, and rapidly cooling the pharmaceutical composition to ambient temperature.
Patent GB-2391473-A (GB)
Title: Homogeneous solutions comprising a cyclosporin, a triglycerol monoester of a fatty acid, polyethylene glycol and a non-ionic surfactant
Inventor: PATEL SATISHCHANDRA PUNAMBHAI
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration in the form of a homogeneous solution which on exposure to water or gastrointestinal fluids forms an emulsion having a particle size of less than 5 microns. The solution comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of a cyclosporin, in particular Cyclosporin A <LI>(b) a carrier medium comprising a triglycerol monoester of a fatty acid having from 6 to 30 carbon atoms or mixtures thereof, <LI>(c) polyethylene glycol, <LI>(d) a non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) greater than 10, and <LI>(e) optionally, a viscosity reducing agent. </SL> The preferred carrier medium is triglycerol monooleate. Examples of the viscosity reducing agent are glycerol monocaprylate and glycerol monooleate. The composition may be formulated as a drinking solution or as a hard or soft capsule.
Patent GB-2383013-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge including a ventilated screw mounted within an air inlet port of a cartridge cover having a removable tab installed on one side thereof
Inventor: LUI PUI KUONG
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2002-09-24
Abstract: The cartridge includes an ink tank body 1 which receives an ink porous member 2 disposed within a chamber thereof, and a cover member 3 which has an ink charging inlet 30 and an air inlet port 31 communicating with an accommodating space of the tank body respectively. A ventilated screw 4 with a hollow ring (40,Fig.6) is arranged on an air inlet port of the cover to define a ventilated channel thereof. The screw which may be integrally formed with the tank body may include a longitudinal channel (41), a spiral channel (42), and a lateral channel (43). A removable tab 50 which includes a fulcrum 51 and a sharp end 52 may be installed on one side of the cover such that in use, when the cartridge is to be mounted into an inkjet printer, the tab may be rotated to pierce a sealing film 44 which covers the top of the ventilated screw and allow air into the cartridge therethrough.
Patent GB-2380705-A (GB)
Title: Methods for making a biodegradable thermoplastic composition
Inventor: TSAI FU JYA DANIEL
IPC: D04H1/42
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A method for making a biodegradable thermoplastic composition. The thermoplastic composition may be used in methods to produce multi-component fibers and non-woven materials that demonstrate a higher contact angle hysteresis, quicker intake times, and improved skin dryness as compared to prior art materials. In addition, biodisintegratable nonwoven materials made according to the present invention also exhibit high wetting rates, which is unexpected based upon the higher hysteresis values. The nonwoven material may be produced using thermoplastic compositions which comprise an unreacted mixture of an aliphatic polyester polymer as a continuous phase, polyolefin microfibers as a discontinuous phase encased within the aliphatic polyester polymer continuous phase, and a compatibilizer for the aliphatic polyester polymer and the polyolefin microfibers. The multi-component fiber exhibits substantial biodisintegratable properties and good wettability yet is easily processed. The biodisintegratable nonwoven materials may be used in a disposable absorbent product intended for the absorption of fluids such as body fluids.
Patent GB-2400545-A (GB)
Title: A temperature-controlled camera case
Inventor: MCANULTY DAVID
IPC: A45C11/38
Filed: 2003-03-01
Abstract: A case 1 for optical equipment comprises a case having a temperature control device for maintaining the temperature within the case at a preset level. The optical equipment may comprise a still or video camera 2, a lens there for or another optical equipment accessory. The case may have a heating and/or a cooling element and the temperature may be regulated by a thermostat 6. The heating and/or cooling elements may be powered by an internal or external power source, which may be at least one rechargeable battery.
Patent GB-2399695-A (GB)
Title: Safety shutter arrangement for electrical devices
Inventor: NICHOLS PETER
IPC: H01R13/447
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: An electrical device, such as an electrical installation tester, has multiple input or output ports, and a shutter arrangement which prevents dangerous combinations of output ports being used simultaneously. A first shutter 1 and a second shutter 3 cooperate with each other so that in a first position the first shutter covers a first port 5 and a second port P is exposed and in a second position the second shutter 3 covers the second port P and the first port 5 is exposed. A third shutter 4 covers a third port N, PE, and when this port is exposed the third shutter 4 abuts the first or second shutter so as to prevent movement of the first and second shutter.
Patent GB-2401944-A (GB)
Title: Continuous measurement of drilling fluid properties
Inventor: COLQUHOUN ROSS LAMOND
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2003-05-20
Abstract: An apparatus 100 to continuously measure physical properties of the drilling fluid of a borehole comprises a sample chamber 26 through which drilling fluid flows, a detector 33 to detect properties of the fluid in the chamber 26, a pump and supply and return conduits. The pump and conduits divert fluid through the apparatus from main fluid flow circuit of the borehole through the sample chamber 26. A tuning fork resonance sensor 33A disposed within the chamber 26 measures the viscosity and density of the drilling fluid. Temperature dynamic viscosity and kinematic viscosity may also be measured. The apparatus may be used in a system to control the composition of the drilling fluid.
Patent GB-2406377-A (GB)
Title: Laser spectroscopic identification of asbestos
Inventor: BENTON DAVID MARK
IPC: G01J3/443
Filed: 2003-09-25
Abstract: A method and apparatus 2 for assessing a material sample 8 so as to determine the presence of asbestos therein, the method comprising the steps of altering at least part of the material sample to a plasma state using a laser beam 6, monitoring electromagnetic radiation 12 emitted from the plasma during a cooling phase, said emitted electromagnetic radiation having a spectral composition characteristic of the atoms and / or ions within the plasma during said cooling phase, comparing the spectral composition of the emitted electromagnetic radiation with emission spectra from a plurality of common elements so as to identify the constituent elements in the material sample, analysing the results of the comparison step and providing an assessment indicative of the presence of asbestos within the material sample.
Patent GB-2392696-A (GB)
Title: Orienting whipstock seat,and method for seating a whipstock
Inventor: COON ROBERT JOE
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and methods for seating a whipstock. The apparatus comprises an expandable seat (10), or nipple, configured to receive a whipstock (30). The seat is run into a cased wellbore (40), and is set by expanding it into frictional contact with the inner surface of the casing. Thereafter, a whipstock is seated onto the seat. The seat includes a keyway (12) configured to receive an orientation member (38) extending from the whipstock. In this manner, the orientation of the seat can be determined. An orientation member of the whipstock can be adjusted to properly orient the face of the whipstock in the seat, and the whipstock lowered onto the seat so that it automatically seats in the proper direction. The whipstock then serves as a diverter tool for drilling a lateral wellbore such as a horizontal well.
Patent GB-2402818-A (GB)
Title: Junction box
Inventor: ROYCE COLIN GEORGE
IPC: H02G3/10
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A junction box includes a box having a base portion (2) and side walls (3) and a lid portion (4) closing off the top of the box. The lid portion may include an easily removable central portion (5) to improve access to the interior of the junction box. The lid may also include a labelling system to provide information to a user of the cables and circuits associated with the junction box. An earthing arrangement is provided within the junction box so that a common earth is provided for any cables associated with the junction box. The earthing arrangement involves slide in conductive plates (18, 24, 25) whose edges slide within channels 16 formed in corner portions connecting adjacent wall portions. The conductive plates, once installed are positioned adjacent and parallel to a wall portion and include at least one hole (23) which is concentric with a corresponding hole (11) formed in the adjacent wall portion to enable a cable to pass therethrough and into the junction box. A cable gland may be used to fix a cable to the junction box about a hole (11) while connecting an earth wire or metal braiding from the cable to the conductive plate. Provision is made within the box for electrical connection between respective conductive plates. The lid central portion may be transparent.
Patent GB-2403065-A (GB)
Title: Crystallizing amorphous silicon using an align key
Inventor: KIM YOUNG-JOO
IPC: H01L21/324
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: A method of fabricating polycrystalline silicon comprises forming a layer of amorphous silicon 512 on a substrate 514, forming flat align keys (524) in the corners of a peripheral region (II) of the substrate 514, applying a selective etch to the flat align keys (524) to form raised align keys 526, and crystallizing the amorphous silicon layer in a display region (I) of the substrate 514. The flat align keys (524) are made of polycrystalline silicon and are formed by irradiating a laser beam onto the amorphous silicon layer 512 through a mask (520). Crystallization of amorphous silicon in the display region (I) is carried out using a second mask 570. A method of forming an align key, a switching device and a display device are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2414444-A (GB)
Title: Three point seat belt with additional two point belt retained in the same buckle
Inventor: BOSTROEM OLA
IPC: B60R22/02
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A seat belt arrangement incorporates a three-point seat belt (5) which has a retractor (6), a shoulder guide (8) and a webbing belt which extends from the retractor (6) through the shoulder guide to an anchorage (9). A tongue (10) is slidably mounted on the belt (7). A two-point seat belt (12) is also provided. The two-point seat belt includes a retractor (13), and belt from the retractor passes through a shoulder guide (15) mounted on the other side of the seat. The free end of the belt is provided with a tongue 18 which is receivable within the same buckle (11) as used for the three-point seat belt. The buckle (11) can receive tongues from both of the seat belts. Each of the tongues may only be received in one slot, and the tongue of the two-point belt may be prevented from being retained unless the three-point belt is already retained. The buckle may have a single button (22 figure 2) for releasing both belts, and a supplementary air bag (17) and pretensioner mechanism may be provided.
Patent GB-2404760-A (GB)
Title: Providing updated system locality information
Inventor: WEI DONG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: A computer system collects (402) system locality information at boot time to be provided to an operating system. The system locality information describes distances between devices within an integrated processing system. The operating system is then notified (406) that a triggering event has occurred that may potentially alter the distances between devices within the integrated processing system. Upon receipt of this notification, the operating system invokes an Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) procedure that provides (408, 410, 412) updated system locality information during runtime to reflect the changes in distances between devices within the integrated processor system after the occurrence of the triggering event. The system may include a system locality information table (SLIT). The triggering event may be an online addition (408) or deletion (410) of a device in a multi-processor system, or could be an online reconfiguration (412) of the system.
Patent GB-2418161-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separation apparatus and rotor therefor
Inventor: FELL ANTHONY WILLIAM
IPC: B04B9/06
Filed: 2004-09-18
Abstract: A rotor (40) for a centrifugal separator (20) employed in a vehicle engine for separating solid contaminants from the lubricant under pressure, is driven by the pressure of the circulated lubricant, a proportion of which is directed to, and expelled from nozzles (88, Fig 3) in the rotor. The rotor comprises a vessel (42) of the open type, which in operation is only partially filled with liquid as an annular layer whose radial thickness is determined by outlet passages (72, Fig 3). The drive member (44) has nozzles and is located to define a conduit directing pressurised liquid from the central region (66, Fig 3) to the nozzles. The rotor (40) is moulded from plastic material and joined to form a vessel. The outlet passages may also be defined as nozzles.