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Patent GB-2346274-A (GB)
Title: Two batteries charged in sequence
Inventor: BARKAT SHAKIL H
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 1996-10-29
Abstract: A portable electronic device (100, fig 1) is provided with a main battery (101, fig 1) and an auxiliary battery (102, fig 1) either of which is capable of powering the device on its own. The batteries may be charged by connecting the device to an external power supply (430, fig 4) under the control of charging circuit (310, fig 3) which controls charging switch (442, fig 4) to selectively charge one battery at a time. The main battery has priority over the auxiliary battery during charging and the main battery will be completely charged before charging of the auxiliary battery is initiated. If only one battery is attached then the device will charge that battery and if a discharged main battery is reconnected whilst the auxiliary battery is being charged then the charger interrupts charging of the auxiliary battery to charge the main battery. Each battery contains a thermistor to measure the temperature of the cells and a memory (402, 410, fig 4) containing information relating to the charging characteristics of the battery which can be read by the control. The main and auxiliary batteries are of differing size.
Patent GB-2351872-A (GB)
Title: Descriminating between voice and ringing tone data and sending each to a dedicated audio output
Inventor: KOZDON PETER
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 2000-03-21
Abstract: A data processing system comprises an audio processing means receiving data within said data processing system for converting the data into an analog signal with a first and a second analog channel components; an audio output means receiving the analog signal and providing a first and second output signal wherein the first output signal is provided for a loudspeaker and the output second signal is provided for a headset. The control of the audio processing means by a control signal provide an audio signal on the first or on the second channel or on both.
Patent GB-2354481-A (GB)
Title: Chain saw tensioner
Inventor: STEINBRUECK EGBERT
IPC: B27B17/14
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: In a chain saw the chain carrying blade 13 is clamped in its extended chain tensioning position by a pot shaped abutment 20 located over a "T" shaped bolt head 181 against which helical ramps slide as the abutment is rotated to thus apply clamping pressure to the blade. The pot shaped abutment is part of a wheel 19 which is rotated to clamp the blade. The blade may be tensioned bu means of a screw threaded rod (figures 1,4 and 5 not shown) or by the spring load slide arrangement of figures 6 and 7 (not shown).
Patent GB-2369830-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating soldering balls for semiconductor encapsulation
Inventor: CHANG TAO-KUANG
IPC: B22F9/08
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A soldering ball fabrication method includes the steps of: (1) drawing a metal wire rod into the desired thickness, (2) cutting the metal wire thus obtained into pieces subject to the desired length, (3) washing the pieces of metal wire to remove dust, (4) processing the pieces of metal wire into balls, (5) washing the balls thus obtained, (6) using a screen to select the balls, (7) inspecting selected balls, and (8) obtaining approved soldering balls. The balls are formed by delivering the wire to a vacuum apparatus having a stack of screens, melting the wire in the vacuum apparatus above the screen, and then adding a lubricating oil to the molten metal before it falls through the open spaces in the screen to form balls.
Patent GB-2371263-A (GB)
Title: Forming a low frequency contact-less smart card with an antenna coil
Inventor: LEE CHI KEUNG
IPC: G06K19/077
Filed: 2001-01-18
Abstract: Milled trough 14 and punched cavity 16 are formed on major surface 12 of core sheet 10. Antenna coil 20 is joined to integrated circuit (IC) 22 by soldering of wire coil 20 and the antenna is then implanted into the trough and the IC implanted into the cavity (see Fig 5). The card can then be laminated with outer sheets (24, 26, Fig 6) and smart card or IC card (30, Fig 7) can be punched from the resulting card panel (28, Fig 7). Trough 14 can also be formed by punching, in which case a backing sheet would be secured to the core sheet and the antenna coil secured by adhesive to the backing sheet. A thinner card can be produced by this process to comply with international standards of card thickness. A low frequency contact-less smart card with an antenna coil can be used for paying highway tolls as it can pick up radio signals from a relatively long distance.
Patent GB-2359633-A (GB)
Title: Predicting perforation corrosion in a hem flange
Inventor: GAO GUILLIAN
IPC: G01N17/02
Filed: 2001-02-19
Abstract: An electrode 16 is placed in the hem flange 10 and electrolyte 12 is introduced so that the electrode is immersed. The electrochemical impedance spectrum of the hem flange is then measured at 18. The spectrum can be stored and compared with stored reference spectra. The electrode may be made of noble metal, particularly platinum or gold, and extends substantially the entire length of the hem flange. The electrolyte may be water. Drain holes 14 may be plugged before the electrolyte is added.
Patent GB-2357928-A (GB)
Title: EPG control for a TV receiver
Inventor: HAMA YOSHINORI
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 1998-03-25
Abstract: The present invention relates to a television receiver capable of receiving at least digital satellite broadcasting such as CS broadcasting. The television receiver according to the present invention comprises first means for displaying a plurality of program guides in a matrix shape on a display device utilizing one of the horizontal axis and the vertical axis as a channel number axis and utilizing the other axis as a time axis, and Means to allow a user to define an airtime range for which the program guide is to be displayed. Independent claims are also included for a channel skip key and preset channel number setting means as well as for a TV receiver which displays airtimes for a displayed program guide in the form of a bar graph.
Patent GB-2373888-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic vector address allocation for a code patching scheme
Inventor: DOLWIN CRAIG
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for implementing patch code in a processor. As a processor progresses through a program, it issues a program address which is used to obtain the next instruction from a program ROM. However, if the program ROM contains bugs or needs to be updated then a patch is provided in a RAM. In the present invention, the addresses issued by the processor are monitored to see if they correspond to an address identified as starting a piece of code which needs to be patched. In these circumstances, the processor is controlled to branch to the corresponding patch code.
Patent GB-2375792-A (GB)
Title: Replacement post and method of replacement
Inventor: FLUDE RODGER ELLIS
IPC: E04H12/34
Filed: 2001-04-11
Abstract: A method of replacing a post in the ground to which post an electrical or other energy supply is connected from the ground, the post having a base portion containing a component mounting board, and a narrower upper portion, comprising the steps of: cutting off the old post 1c (1b in fig 8) below the top of the base portion, placing a replacement column 300 (200 in fig 8) over the cut-off old base portion, and re-fixing or replacing at least part of the board in the replacement column. In a further embodiment the old post is cut off below the board. In another aspect of the invention a replacement post, designed to slip over a cut off stump of an existing post, has a wide lower base portion, a narrower intermediate portion and an even narrower mast portion. The method allows post replacement without disconnecting the old post and without using a large unsightly shell.
Patent GB-2365433-A (GB)
Title: Human peptide deformylase
Inventor: ZHU YUAN
IPC: C12N15/55
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: The polynucleotide sequence of Seq ID NO: 1 is claimed as is the encoded polypeptide SEQ ID NO:2, which is a peptide deformylase (PDF) from humans. Also claimed are antibodies, expression vectors and methods for producing said peptide in recombinant host cells. Alternatively claimed is a method of finding a selective modulator of microbial PDF by comparing the modulatory activity of a compound against a microbial PDF to that against the human PDF, whereby a compound which more strongly modulates the microbial PDF is a selective modulator. The use of such compounds in treating bacterial infection or diseases is disclosed.
Patent GB-2373439-A (GB)
Title: Dosage forms comprising dissolvable fibres
Inventor: ESSEX-LOPRESTI JOHNATHAN
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2001-07-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a dosage form comprises supplying a liquid comprising a solution of a biologically compatible polymer to a liquid supply tube 2 having an outlet 2a and establishing an electrical field between the outlet 2a and a surface 19 spaced from the outlet to cause liquid issuing from the outlet to form a jet which dries to form a polymer fibre. The fibre deposits onto the surface to form a dosage form body consisting of the fibre. The fibre dissolves or disintegrates in a wet environment such as the mouth. The solution contains a suspension of particulate material that is insoluble in the polymer and the fibre formed contains particles of the particulate material; alternatively, a first fibre layer is formed from the polymer fibre, a region of active ingredient containing material is formed on this layer and a second layer of polymer fibre is formed over the active ingredient region; alternatively effervescent material is incorporated in the dosage form; alternatively a suspension of particulate active material is contained in the polymer solution and polymer droplets containing particles of the active material are formed from the jet. Suitable polymers include vinylpyrrolidone vinylimidazole copolymer, vinylpyrrolidone vinylacetate copolymer, polyvinlyacetate and polycarprolactone. The dosage forms may be encapsulated in another polymer that is not dissolvable in the mouth such as ethyl cellulose.
Patent GB-2378447-A (GB)
Title: Road repair material
Inventor: MCINTOSH JAMES
IPC: E01C11/00
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A road repair material includes recycled stone from road planings, as part of a dry mix for combination with a binder at a location of use. The recycled stone may be in combination with reinforcing fibres and/or with freshly quarried stone. The dry mix is then mixed with a binder, preferably a cold curing aqueous bitumen emulsion and poured onto a roadway or pathway to provide a quick setting repair.
Patent GB-2370751-A (GB)
Title: Hydrolysed soy protein in salad dressing
Inventor: HAN XIAO-QUING
IPC: A23L27/60
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: A process is provided for making a salad dressing comprising partially hydrolysed soy protein. The process comprises treating soy protein with one or more protease enzymes for preferably 10 to 300 minutes at 21.1 {C to 65.6 {C. The mixture is then heated to a temperature sufficient to inactivate the protease. The protease content may be 0.02 to 2.0 % of the weight of the soy protein. Water and edible oil are added and the mixture is then homogenised, preferably to form an emulsion with 0.5 to 10 micron oil droplets. The dressing may be spoonable or alternatively pourable. Lipids, sweeteners and flavourings may be added before the homogenisation process. The product may provide health benefits compared to mayonnaise comprising egg products.
Patent GB-2382207-A (GB)
Title: Fingerprint recognition
Inventor: ALHAMDANI MUHAMMAD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: The fingerprint is encoded onto a programmable magnetic strip on the back of a Credit card. A Credit Card reader is equipped with a fingerprint scanner. A simultaneous activation of the fingerprint scanner and the swiping of the programmed magnetic strip would act as an identification tool indicating a match or mis-match.
Patent GB-2385120-A (GB)
Title: Thermal storage apparatus
Inventor: BARKER GEOFFREY M
IPC: F28D20/02
Filed: 2002-02-09
Abstract: A thermal storage apparatus is provided which in use is arranged to contain a heat transfer fluid and a thermal storage medium, being immiscible and of differing densities. The thermal storage apparatus comprises a vessel for containing a layer of heat transfer fluid in contact with a layer of thermal storage medium, and a charging loop including an inlet nozzle having a mouth. The charging loop is arranged to supply cool heat transfer fluid into the vessel directed at least partially into the layer of thermal storage medium and the inlet nozzle is shaped such that heat transfer fluid flowing therethrough operatively draws thermal storage medium into the mouth thereof. The thermal storage apparatus described provides good mixing of cooled heat transfer fluid with thermal storage medium, minimal blockages in the charging loop and allows good separation of the heat transfer fluid and thermal storage medium. In addition to the thermal storage apparatus, an inlet nozzle, a vessel and a method for charging a thermal storage apparatus are also described.
Patent GB-2388493-A (GB)
Title: Location based matchmaking using mobile access devices
Inventor: HORNSBY CHARLES PETER WILLIAM
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2002-05-08
Abstract: A location-based computerised dating or matchmaking service, based on location-specific information from mobile access devices (such as mobile phones and PDAs), which may be cross-referenced against pre-registered subscriber demographics and preferences stored in a central repository, and implemented via messaging and related services though the medium of mobile access devices. This may include the use of GPS location-specific information, but may also be implemented though the use of location-specific installed sensors utilising Bluetooth, Infrared or similar short-range communications to identify potential partners within a specified arena.
Patent GB-2391702-A (GB)
Title: Modular optical system
Inventor: HANNEY MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular optical system suitable for use with light emitting diodes (LEDs). A lens element holder (200) arranged to retain a lens element (100) in position relative to a LED is described. The lens element holder (200) allows a simple way of holding a lens element (100) in position relative to an LED, and can be built up with other lens element holders (100) to provide suitable lens element retention relative to an array of LEDs. Also provided is an assembly including a lens element holder (200) and a lens element (100); an assembly comprising a plurality of lens element holders (200) arranged to retain a plurality of lens elements (100) in position relative to an array of LEDs; and method of directing light from a plurality of LEDs. The apparatus and the method described allow for simple testing and evaluation of lens combinations and configurations relative to a range of LED arrangements.
Patent GB-2389658-A (GB)
Title: A bath timer alarm device
Inventor: ANDERTON NEIL
IPC: G01F23/24
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A bath timer alarm device for audibly / visually indicating that the water level in a bath has reached a predetermined level set by a user comprises: a water resistant casing (9) with suction cups (8) for attachment; a low level power source (1); a colour changing LED (2) showing the device is operational and the current level of charge remaining; a three way switch (3) allowing on, off and test functions; an electric circuit connecting the switch, power source and LED to a preprogrammed chip (4), volume adjuster (5) and speaker (6); and conducting terminals (7) externally mounted on the rear of the device such that when the water level reaches the terminals it closes the circuit thus activating the alarm. The casing may be of any desired shape, size or colour following popular themes or icons. Preferably the preprogrammed chip contains warnings including sets of tunes, sounds or musical phrases.
Patent GB-2393681-A (GB)
Title: Masonry drilling tool
Inventor: MEIERHOFER MARKUS
IPC: E21B10/58
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A masonry or rock drilling tool suitable for use with a rotary hammer comprising a drilling head 4 at a forward end of the tool within which a forwardly extending cutting plate 6 is fitted or formed and on the circumferential periphery on which is formed first and second opposing axially extending channels Figs 2 and 10 (36, 38, 136, 138). The tool has a clamping shank 2 at a rearward end of the tool suitable for fitment within a tool holder of a rotary hammer and an intermediate helical conveying portion 10 extending between the drilling head and the clamping shank. The intermediate helical conveying portion comprises at least four helically extending flutes 14a-d, 114a-d separated by corresponding helically extending webs 12a-d, 112a-d. The first of the axially extending channels extends axially rearwardly from a forward facing face of the drilling head into two of the four flutes and the second of the axially extending channels extends axially rearwardly from the forward facing face of the drilling head into the other two of the four flutes. By having each axially extending channel leading into two of the four flutes the conveying properties of the tool are substantially enhanced. The cutting plate is formed with a central chiselling done (fig 6, 50) and the angle between the relief face and the axis of the tool varies from the radially outer end of each cutting edge.
Patent GB-2390905-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring liquid levels within a vessel
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRAHAM
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring liquid levels in a vessel (2) comprises a metallic probe (10) hermetically sealed within the vessel and forming a first electrode, a second electrode spaced apart from the first and forming a capacitor therewith, means for applying electric current to the capacitor, and means for monitoring the capacitance of the capacitor. The second electrode may be the wall of the vessel itself or another sealed probe. The vessel may be a bubbler containing organometallic compound for use in MOCVD processes.
Patent GB-2381485-A (GB)
Title: Chuck jaw position indicium
Inventor: GIRARDEAU SAMUEL G
IPC: B23B31/107
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A chuck 10 for use with a manual or powered driver having a drive shaft, the chuck 10 including a body 40 having a nose section 42 and a tail section 44, the tail section 44 configured to rotate with a drive shaft of a driver and the nose section 42 having an axial bore formed therein, plurality of jaws 50 disposed within the body in communication with the bore, each of the jaws 50 having a jaw face formed thereon for engagement with a tool shaft, and a visual indicator disposed on the body 40 and including a surface on which is defined a visual indicia (fig 1, 35) that is in operative communication with the jaws 50 so that movement of the jaws 50 to a predetermined position with respect to the bore exposes the indicia (fig 1, 35) to view from outside the chuck and so that movement of the jaws 50 from the predetermined position blocks the indicia (fig 1, 35) from view from outside the chuck 10.
Patent GB-2396615-A (GB)
Title: Kinase sequences useful for developing compounds for the prevention and/or treatment of metabolic diseases
Inventor: DE WILDE GERT JULES HECTOR
IPC: C12N9/12
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: Nucleotide sequences that encode and may be used to express amino acid sequences that are useful in the identification and development of compounds with activity as pharmaceuticals, in particular of compounds for the prevention and treatment of metabolic diseases such as diabetes and obesity. The invention also relates to the amino acid sequences - such as proteins and polypeptides - that are encoded by, and that may be obtained by suitable expression of, the nucleotide sequences of the invention, particularly the amino acid sequences of J1K, PSK, TAO1 and Q9P2I6. The invention also relates to various uses and modulators of, and methods incorporating, the nucleotide and amino acid sequences of the invention.
Patent GB-2386895-A (GB)
Title: An herpes simplex virus complex
Inventor: BROWN SUSANNE MOIRA
IPC: C12N7/00
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: An HSV complex which comprises an avirulent HSV and a targeting agent which allows the HSV particle to infect and lyse a specific targeted cell. The avirulent HSV can be targeted to disease cells, e.g. cancer cells, by incorporating an antibody binding domain into one or more viral glycoproteins. The HSV is avirulent due to a modification in the ICP 34.5 gene.
Patent GB-2398891-A (GB)
Title: System for setting an electrical circuit parameter at a predetermined value
Inventor: JONES KEITH
IPC: G05F3/24
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A system for producing a reference current, Iref, from a reference voltage 17 includes reference resistance 29. Any error in reference resistance 29 results in a corresponding error in the reference current. A sensing circuit (3, Fig 1a) contains another resistance (R, Fig 2) which is manufactured to be identical to reference resistance 29. The sensing circuit senses any error in resistance R and calculates a compensation signal indicative of the error in resistance R. The compensation signal is passed to a current generator 15 in an adjustment circuit (5, Fig 1a). Since resistance R is identical to reference resistance Rref, the current generator 15 is able to use the compensation signal and current mirror 33a-33n to produce a current adjustment in order to correct for any error present in the reference current due to error in reference resistance 29.
Patent GB-2399696-A (GB)
Title: Two-part lampholder supporting lamp shade
Inventor: WADE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H02G3/20
Filed: 2003-03-18
Abstract: A lampholder contains circuitry to supply a low-power fluorescent bulb. The lampholder is made in two parts, one part 10 holding the bulb and the other part 14 connecting to an electrical supply. The two parts are releasably connectible with each other and hold a lamp shade fitting between them. Alternatively, the circuitry may be located in the ceiling rose 16.
Patent GB-2387397-A (GB)
Title: Cushion block for supporting e.g. floorboards
Inventor: HE JUN-JIE
IPC: E04F15/022
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A support block 10 has at least one coupling device 40 at one end, at least one complementary coupling device 50 at an opposite end thereof, so that the blocks may be coupled in a line by the coupling devices, a retaining device 60, e.g. for floorboards 90 protruding from an upper side of the block, and a deformable body portion 30 located between the ends with the coupling devices, which can deform along the line of the blocks to accommodate expansion of the floorboards 90. Female couplers 50 may have four grooves 51 for adjustable positioning of the three ribs 41 on male couplers 40, a tongue 72 as shown may apply upward pressure on the boards 90, clips 52 may engage recesses 43 to secure blocks to each other, and the parts 61, 62, of the retaining device 60 may engage recesses 93 adjacent tongues 91 and grooves 92 as shown.
Patent GB-2387832-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle mounted lifting mechanism
Inventor: UPTON DAVID W
IPC: B60P1/54
Filed: 2003-04-28
Abstract: A lifting apparatus (10) for a vehicle comprising a lifting means (20) supported on guide means (12) and movable longitudinally with respect to said guide means (12), said guide means (12) being adapted to fit to a load area of the vehicle, wherein said lifting means (20), in use, are movable laterally with respect to said guide means (12) such that said lifting means (20) are positionable outboard of said guide means (12) as shown. The apparatus may be moved by a motor 30 moving a bridge 14 along th guide rails 12, a motor 44 moving a cantilevered beam 18 relative to the bridge 14 and a motor 44 moving a traveller 16. The drive may be a chain mounted in the rails 14. The lifting gear may be a winch 20 and the articles moved may be beer and like barrels and kegs.