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Patent GB-2367277-A (GB)
Title: Protective packaging unit
Inventor: JIMENEZ RODRIGO
IPC: B65D23/08
Filed: 2000-09-28
Abstract: A protective packaging unit for a bottle (15) or jar comprises a moulded plastic sheath which is closed at the top, open at the bottom, possesses a means for releasably holding the bottle or (15) jar, and retains its integrity upon removal of the bottle or jar. The packaged consumer product comprising the bottle (15) or jar and the sheath is easy to assemble and to use. The sheath preferably comprises two projections (9) having lugs (11) for engaging a cut away section at the bottom of each side of a bottle cap (21) and cut away sections in the sheath engage with a raised central section (30) on the front and back of the bottle (15). The outer surface of the sheath preferably has a higher coefficient of friction than the bottle (15) and the sheath frictionally engages the bottle (15).
Patent GB-2352875-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of a field effect transistor having a recessed gate electrode
Inventor: WAHLSTROM SVEN E
IPC: G11C11/406
Filed: 1997-02-28
Abstract: The transistor gate oxide is formed by implanting gas atoms (eg using a SIMOX process) in the region between the source and drain regions. The silicon above the implantation region is used to fabricate the gate electrode. An epitaxial device layer is provided overlying the transistor, the device layer is separated from the underlying transistor by an implanted insulating layer.
Patent GB-2357344-A (GB)
Title: System for inhibiting the saturation of a hydraulic valve assembly
Inventor: AMBORSKI STEPHEN P
IPC: F15B21/08
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A system for inhibiting the saturation of a hydraulic valve assembly, is characterised by a pump 12 and pump output pressure sensor 34, at least one input device 28 (eg. control levers or joystick), an electronic controller 26 containing a memory 27, valves 14, 16, and 18 controlling the flow to work elements 20, 22 and 24, said valves having outlet pressure sensors 35. In use the memory 27 stores a predetermined margin pressure for the pump. The controller 26 calculates the highest required load requested by the input device and determines the actual pump margin by comparing the requested load with the pump output pressure via sensor 34. The actual pump margin is compared with the pre-determined pump margin stored in the memory 27. If the actual pump margin is less than the established pump margin a pre-determined flow pattern is commanded to the valves 14, 16 and 18. The pre-determined flow pattern may be a scaled flow or a prioritising of the flow to the more essential work devices.
Patent GB-2363126-A (GB)
Title: Conductive polymer compositions containing fibrillated fibres and devices
Inventor: BLOK EDWARD JOHN
IPC: C08K7/00
Filed: 2000-12-15
Abstract: A polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PTC) composition comprising an organic polymer, a particulate conductive filler; an inert filler including fibrillated fibers and, optionally, one or more additives selected from flame retardants, stabilizers, antioxidants. antiozonants, accelerators, pigments, foaming agents, crosslinking agents, coupling agents, co-agents and dispersing agents. Also disclosed are electrical PTC devices using the PTC composition. Electrical PTC devices using these compositions may have higher voltage capability and improved electrical stability. Depending on device design, the compositions can be used in low to high voltage applications 6 volts up to 240 volts.
Patent GB-2370419-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode antenna
Inventor: JOHNSON ALAN
IPC: H01Q5/378
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: An antenna comprising a first resonator element for coupling to an antenna feed; a second resonator element for coupling to ground; the first and second resonator elements being arranged to allow field coupling between the first and second resonator elements such that at a first frequency the first and second resonator elements co-operate to allow operation of the first and second resonator elements in a first mode and at a second frequency the first and second radiator elements co-operate to allow operation of the first and second resonator elements at a second mode. The elements may be meander monopoles which act as folded monopole antennae at one frequency and planar inverted F antennae (PIFAs) at the other frequency.
Patent GB-2360682-A (GB)
Title: Print previewing for duplex documents
Inventor: LIVINGSTON KRIS R
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: A computer implemented printer control system (12) includes memory (22) configured to provide an operating system and operative to store files representing at least one document to be printed and a display (26) configured to provide an image of a graphical user interface (48) in a viewing window. The graphical user interface (48) is configured to convey information describing a relationship between matter to be printed on a first side of a page and matter to be printed on a second side of the page. The control system (12) also includes processing circuitry (14) configured to display, in the graphical user interface (48), a print preview image (68) of a page of the two-sided document to be printed and to display, together with the print preview image (68), an icon (80) providing an indication of which binding option has been selected for a document that includes the page.
Patent GB-2371298-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of a solid material with a fluid
Inventor: FORKER PATRICK JOSEPH
IPC: B09C1/08
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating a solid material with a fluid e.g. for treating waste materials with carbon dioxide in a process wherein the material is transported through a treatment chamber in which an envelope of the fluid is maintained by virtue of the chamber having an inlet and an outlet at a different level from the chamber, so that the different density of the fluid from the surrounding atmosphere substantially prevents its escape. Preferably the material is transported through the chamber by a feed screw with formations which agitate it as it is transported to achieve maximum contact with the treatment fluid.
Patent GB-2373069-A (GB)
Title: Integrating heterogeous systems with Quality of Service support
Inventor: CHARTERS GRAHAM CASTREE
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-03-05
Abstract: Disclosed are a method, computer program product and apparatus for integrating resource and coordinator components in a heterogeneous computer system. The technique disclosed involves the introduction of a negotiation phase into the resource enlistment or registration process wherein the resource component and coordinator component request and respond with indicators showing the quality of service that each supports, thus jointly establishing at runtime a quality of service to be supported for the resource and coordinator pairing. The qualities of service may comprise commit phase support and recovery support.
Patent GB-2368789-A (GB)
Title: Cover apparatus for a garden pond
Inventor: CALEY ROLAND CHARLES
IPC: E04H4/08
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: Cover apparatus comprises a cover which may be formed from a plurality of cover members (10), and which can be arranged over a holding member, for example a garden pond. The apparatus further includes at least one elongate support member which can extend across the water holding member to support the cover. Securing means is provided to secure the cover to an edge of the water holding member.
Patent GB-2378383-A (GB)
Title: Nasal delivery of pharmaceutical compositions in powder form
Inventor: MOONGA GURSHARAN
IPC: A61K9/14
Filed: 2001-06-06
Abstract: The invention relates to methods of preparation of vaccines and pharmaceutical compositions for Nasal delivery. The nasal method of delivery of medicaments comprises new ways of treatment of individuals. The objective of the invention is to develop needle free drug delivery systems to facilitate faster delivery to the target in lower dosage. The introduction of the medicament in powder form in the nose by relative ease is attractive method in terms of patient compliance the other aspect of the invention relates to the Nasal delivery of pharmaceutical compositions of neurologic agents by means of olfactory neutral pathways. Theses agents included naturally occurring nerve growth promoting factors including phosphotidyl serine, insulin and insulin like growth factors.
Patent GB-2375830-A (GB)
Title: Creating Bragg gratings in optical waveguide devices
Inventor: REID DOUGLAS CHARLES JOHN
IPC: G02B6/124
Filed: 2001-06-20
Abstract: The method comprises exposing a photoresist coated wafer (8) twice to a source of coherent light adapted to imprint a grid into the photoresist. In between the two exposures, the wafer is rotated through a predetermined angle   d   eg. about a central axis 23, whereby two intersecting grids are formed. Development of the result produces a plurality of points where the grid intersections occur. These points form a number of Bragg grids, the pitch of which is determined by the angle   d  . Hence the process may be used to produce a wide variety of Bragg gratings simply by rotating the substrate wafer through a predetermined angle, thereby enabling a much faster procedure.
Patent GB-2380998-A (GB)
Title: D-amino acid peptide for security tagging
Inventor: KVANSAKUL MARC
IPC: G09F3/00
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: The present invention relates to the labelling of objects for verifying authenticity, in particular to the use of selectively perceptible marks for labelling objects. The present invention provides a permanent tagging material comprising a synthetic polypeptide composed of a specific sequence of D amino acids with an attachment moiety. The use of and method for identifying the tagging material is also dislcosed. The polypeptide may contain tryptophan residues which fluoresce when exposed to light of 280nm wavelength. The material may also comprise fluorescent microspheres.
Patent GB-2383108-A (GB)
Title: Pipe blocking device
Inventor: SMITH MARTYN JAMES
IPC: F16L55/134
Filed: 2001-11-03
Abstract: A device for establishing an environment of a required fluid inside a length of pipe, comprising two pipe blocking members adapted to block the interior of the pipe at respective spaced positions therealong, and means for introducing said fluid into the interior of the pipe between said blocking members, wherein each blocking member comprises a casing having a peripheral portion for engaging the pipe interior surface and containing a ring-like inflatable element, and a closure portion closing the space within said peripheral portion.
Patent GB-2373478-A (GB)
Title: Masonry cutting device
Inventor: HUGHES EAMONN
IPC: E04G23/02
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A masonry cutting device comprises a first cutter 22, a second cutter 24 movable relative to the first cutter and a mobile frame 20 to which the cutters are mounted. The frame 20 may be C-shaped and may be adjustably mounted to a wheeled base 12 by means of a guideway 16. The frame may move linearly and/or rotationally relative to the base. The second cutter may be movable by means of a hydraulic ram 26, the pwoer for which may be obtained from a tractor power take off or PTO. Movement of the frame may be effected by a motor 28 driving a gear wheel on the carriage 18 which engages a rack (44 fig 3).
Patent GB-2375609-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory flow sensor for simultaneous measurement of volumetric gas flow rate and gas concentration
Inventor: KOCH JOCHIM
IPC: G01N21/3504
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A one-piece respiratory flow sensor with a small dead space volume measures both volumetric gas flow rate and the concentration of gaseous constituents in the respiratory stream. The flow sensor comprises a tubular housing 1 having an infra-red sensor 4 and infra-red detector 5 for the measurement of gas concentration, and hot-wire measuring pick-ups 6, 7 for the measurement of flow rate. The sensor may also include an air resistance component 8 for the detection of the flow direction. The IR sensor may be U-shaped and detachable from the main sensor housing. The combined respiratory flow sensor is suitable for use in the ventilation of new-born infants.
Patent GB-2385827-A (GB)
Title: Screen printing stencil with at least one apertured region to increase the extensibility of the stencil
Inventor: WILLIAMS DAVID GODFREY
IPC: H05K3/12
Filed: 2002-03-02
Abstract: A screen printing stencil 1 comprises at least one apertured region 4 formed so as to increase the resilient or elastic extensibility in the normal plane of the stencil. The apertured region 4 may be formed as flat spaced apart spring portions 5 interconnecting adjacent regions of the stencil 1. The spring portions 5 may be non-linear, e.g. zig-zags, serpentine, circular or diamond shaped [Figures 8 and 10]. The apertured region 4 allows the stencil 1 to be detachable mounted to a support frame [e.g. Figure 4] whilst under tension. A combination of a support frame, a stencil and resilient means is also disclosed. The resilient means may be stretched under tension and may be provided in the stencil, as an attachment for the stencil, or as part of mounting means on the support frame.
Patent GB-2377132-A (GB)
Title: Interrupting erase operation in mobile telephone flash memory
Inventor: COUPVENT DES GRAVIERS MARC-EMM
IPC: G11C16/16
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: Mobile telephones use block erasable/programmable flash type memories e.g. Flash EEPROM (FEEPROM), to store both applications and remanent (non volatile) data of the mobile phone. Classic one-bank flash memory cannot perform simultaneous read and erasure operations and if an application access is requested during a data erase procedure, there is a delay while the erase procedure is interrupted. If an application is required quickly, this delay can be problematic and the invention is directed to reducing this delay. The mobile telephone has a microprocessor, a particular memory register, a first flash type memory storing a first set of applications and a second flash type memory storing a second set of applications and remanent data. An attempt to access (203) the second set of applications during erasure (200) of the remanent data causes the microprocessor to read the particular register (208), which results in an erasure interrupt operation (211). In the particular embodiment, a chip select switch directs (208) the application access request to the register, which contains data that the microprocessor cannot interpret (i.e. an unknown opcode). The microprocessor reads the register and when it cannot interpret the data, an error is reported (209, 210). This error implements an application (e.g. a "trap" application in the first flash memory) which swiftly interrupts (211) the data erasure. Suspension of the erasure procedure is typically achieved 20 milliseconds after the start of the access attempt. Thus speedy access is achieved without having to use two-bank flash memories, which are more expensive and provide less flexibility in the definition of the size of the remanent data.
Patent GB-2391069-A (GB)
Title: Building temperature monitor providing an output dependent on detected temperature
Inventor: MARSHALL WILLIAM
IPC: G01K3/00
Filed: 2002-07-20
Abstract: A temperature monitor 10 located in a building includes a resistive temperature sensor 12 that provides an output to a controller 18, the output being dependent on the detected temperature and indicating a specific condition. Measured temperature may be indicated in addition to the specific condition. The temperature scale is divided into a number of temperature ranges, each range defining a different output. When measured temperature is below 0{C the monitor outputs a frost signal, when temperature is in the range 0-50{C the actual temperature measurement is indicated, at 50-70{C a fire signal is output, at 70-80{C the presence of CO2 is indicated, at 80-90{C the presence of CO is indicated and at 90-100{C a smoke signal is output. The output may be a numerical read-out 26 or an alarm for example. The monitor may be used to other devices such as control a frost alarm 22, a fire alarm 28, a smoke alarm 34 and central heating control 29.
Patent GB-2392544-A (GB)
Title: Device for creating note data
Inventor: WRIGHT TIMOTHY
IPC: G10H3/12
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: A device for creating musical note data from an audio signal, the device comprising: ```means for receiving an audio signal; ```means for performing a frequency analysis of the audio signal and thereby ```determining pitch thereof; ```means for selecting, from a set of discrete notes, a note corresponding to the determined pitch; ```means for analysing variations in the audio signal to determine times of commencement and termination of a note; ```a memory for storing resulting note data; and ```means for outputting the note data.
Patent GB-2383167-A (GB)
Title: Access control system having tenant codes that may be selectively displayed
Inventor: AHLSTROM JOHN F
IPC: H04M11/02
Filed: 2002-10-29
Abstract: Disclosed herein is an access control system such as a telephone entry system (TES) wherein tenant codes are selectively displayed and therefore, tenant codes that are not selected for display are not listed in a system tenant code directory. Tenants may control who knows that they live in the building and, therefore, control who can get in touch with them. Thus, tenants may avoid having their name displayed on the Access Control System. Tenants still may have a unique number in the index without having their name displayed, keeping their name unlisted.
Patent GB-2383715-A (GB)
Title: Voice over internet protocol service
Inventor: YEOM EUNG-MOON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-11-26
Abstract: A method for establishing VoIP connection between a caller and a called party. Upon receipt of a first dial tone, the caller enters only the access code of the called party's central office. Then, VoIP call setup and a speech path are established between a remote gateway and the caller via a local gateway. A second dial tone is generated by the central office of the PSTN of the called party and this dial tone is relayed to the caller which prompts the caller to enter the telephone number of the called party to thereby establish communication between the caller and the called party.
Patent GB-2397625-A (GB)
Title: Energy generator using tidal motion
Inventor: DOUCY ROGER ERROL
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2003-01-22
Abstract: An energy generating device converts the linear motion of the tides to rotational motion to generate electricity. The device comprises a floating body 10 connected through a convertor means, gearbox and clutch to the generator. The convertor means may comprise a toothed mast 14 on the floating body 10 which engages with and rotates a toothed cog. The gearbox 34 may include a changeover gearbox 36 to control the direction of the rotational motion and a planetary type gearbox 34, and the clutch 38, which may be electromagnetic, may be operated by a timer switch in order to engage/disengage the convertor means from the generator.
Patent GB-2386925-A (GB)
Title: Wind-driven generator and mounting arrangement
Inventor: CRINION JONATHAN
IPC: F03D9/25
Filed: 2003-02-03
Abstract: The generator comprises a mounting base 50, having a bottom surface for attachment to a deck 51 (which may be inclined) and an upper surface for receiving a housing 40 at different positions thereon, means being provided for securing the housing on the base in a selected orientation. A hollow elongate column 26, which may comprise carbon fibre material, is received within the housing 40 and contains a drive shaft 30, for transmitting drive from a wind-driven unit 4 (which may be a horizontal axis turbine driving the drive shaft though a bevel gear, or vertical axis turbine comprising three vertical aerofoils) to a generator 42, located within the housing. The drive shaft may be provided with a brake disc which may be acted upon by a brake caliper which is actuated hydraulically in response to manual activation of a pivoting lever, whereby the drive shaft may be locked against rotation.
Patent GB-2386880-A (GB)
Title: Controlling steering wheel feel
Inventor: ZHENG BING
IPC: B62D5/04
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A system for controlling steering wheel feel for use in a steer by wire assembly comprises a steering shaft sensor 20, a controller 23 and a steering wheel torque actuator 26. The system may also include a motor amplifier (not shown). The sensor 20 measures both the angular velocity and torque of the steering wheel shaft. The controller then calculates error values for torque and angular velocity based on the sensed values and derived reference values. The derived reference values are a function of vehicle speed, angular velocity of the steering wheel, and steering wheel angle. Error values for torque and angular velocity are then compared with threshold values and a suitable actuator response is determined. The actuator response may be a return to centre or suitably scaled reactive torque.
Patent GB-2398634-A (GB)
Title: Position detector
Inventor: CARE IAN COLIN DEUCHAR
IPC: H03K17/955
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: Electrostatic sensors (10B, 10C) detect the position of a feature of an object, the feature providing a local variation in electrostatic charge. The sensors are spaced apart to each provide a separate field of view and the sensor outputs are combined in signal processing means (48). In one embodiment, the edge (38) of a plastic sheet (36) is detected by sensors located either side thereof, the position of the edge changing the charge sensed on each sensor and the processing means giving an output (44) dependent on the edge position between the sensors. Charge may be induced on the sheet by roller (70) or needle (76) means.
Patent GB-2385990-A (GB)
Title: Transfer switch with flux barrier
Inventor: RADEMACHER LOREN L
IPC: H01H9/00
Filed: 2003-02-19
Abstract: A transfer switch includes output contacts 34, primary input contacts 38, secondary input contacts 39 and a switch stack (14, FIG. 1). The switch stack alternately connects the output contacts 34 to the primary input contacts 38 and the secondary input contacts 39 via at least one conductive path 54. The transfer switch further includes at least one flux barrier 60 that is at least partially positioned near the conductive path 54 to minimize magnetic interaction with the conductive path 54 as current travels through the switch stack.
Patent GB-2383817-A (GB)
Title: Downhole machining of well completion equipment
Inventor: THOMEER HUBERTUS V
IPC: E21B43/114
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for completing a subterranean wellbore comprises the steps of (a) providing a workpiece that comprises (1) a first section that comprises a first material, and (2) a second section that comprises a second material, the second section forming at least one surface of the workpiece; (b) placing the workpiece in the subterranean wellbore; and (c) machining the workpiece to remove at least part of the second material in the second section, whereby at least one surface of the workpiece is formed into a desired configuration. The invention provides also a downhole assembly suitable for such a downhole machining. This method allows, for example, a landing nipple to be installed in a wellbore, and customized locking recesses to be formed in the inner surface of the nipple at a later time.
Patent GB-2390364-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of lithium metaphosphate
Inventor: ANGAIAH SUBRAMANIAM
IPC: C01B25/445
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a process for the preparation of lithium metaphosphate comprising reacting a lithium source and a phosphorous source in solid state to obtain lithium metaphosphate.