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Patent GB-2404529-A (GB)
Title: Safe electronic signing by cellular phone
Inventor: CHENG-SHING LAI
IPC: H04M1/72445
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A cellular phone coupled to a computer with a browser for setting conditions for accessing the Internet, the computer being operated to perform the steps of registering to obtain an authorized browsing driver from a server based on the conditions; installing the browsing driver in the cellular phone; and when the cellular phone is activated to access the Internet for remote signing of an electronic document, selecting a safety level by running the browsing driver, in response to the selected safety level, adding a corresponding password in the document, and sending the document over the Internet in a form of encryption for transmission on an authorized network channel. The computer may install authorised browsing driver onto the mobile phone. The phone may be connected to the internet using WAP, and use an Internet service provider to send messages informing signing of internet documents retrieved through the web.
Patent GB-2389772-A (GB)
Title: A pre-fastened absorbent article having simplified fastening features
Inventor: DATTA PAUL JOSEPH
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: The invention relates to prefastened absorbent articles (20) including one or more of several improvement features. The articles can be made to be prefastened by having a singular fastening mechanism that includes an oversized fastener (60). The articles of the invention can include a multiple property fastener (60) that has at least one engagement zone (65) and at least one non-abrasive zone (67).
Patent GB-2396156-A (GB)
Title: Thermosetting powder
Inventor: BRITTON ROGER WALTER
IPC: C08L63/10
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A thermosetting powder comprising a thermosetting resin comprising a polyester, epoxy resin or a polyester / epoxy copolymer and an additive. The additive is a thermosensitive material, preferably a thermochromic material or a photochromic material, present in an amount sufficient to impart thermosensitive, preferably thermochromic or photochromic, properties to the powder. Also disclosed is a process for the production of a thermosetting powder, in which a polyester, epoxy resin or a polyester / epoxy copolymer is heated at least to its glass transition temperature, an additive in powder form is mixed with the heated resin, the mixture is heated to the extrusion temperature, extruded, cooled, ground and then granulated to the required powder size, wherein the additive is a thermosensitive material, preferably a thermochromic or photochromic material.
Patent GB-2408859-A (GB)
Title: Digital-to-analogue converter circuits
Inventor: FRITH PETER JOHN
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2003-12-05
Abstract: A differential switched capacitor delta sigma digital-to-analogue (DAC) circuit (500) has first and second differential signal circuit portions (500a,b) providing respective positive and negative signal outputs with respect to a reference level, and first and second reference voltage inputs (112,114) receiving respective positive and negative references. Each of the first and second circuit portions has an amplifier (102a,b) with a feedback capacitor (104a,b), a second capacitor (106a,b), and a switch (108a,b, 110a,b) to switchably couple the second capacitor to a selected one of the reference voltage inputs to charge the second capacitor and to the feedback capacitor to share charge with the feedback capacitor. The switch of the first circuit portion is further configured to connect the second capacitor (106a) of the first circuit portion to share charge with the feedback capacitor (104b) of the second circuit portion; and the switch of the second circuit portion is further configured to connect the second capacitor (106b) of the second circuit portion to share charge with the feedback capacitor (104a) of the first circuit portion. This enables the second capacitors to in effect be alternately pre-charged to positive and negative signal-dependent nodes so that, on average, signal dependent loading of the references is approximately constant. An eight phase clocking scheme may be used.
Patent GB-2410749-A (GB)
Title: Pellet for delivery of a fragrance to the melt pool of a candle
Inventor: RUFF BRENDAN
IPC: C11C5/00
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: A scented pellet comprising a suitable bulk material such as wax and a scented material for introducing scent to the melt pool of a candle. The pellet is so constructed that it melts and mixes into the melt pool of the candle for the purpose of releasing the scented material within the pellet into the melt pool as the bulk material of the pellet melts. The scent is mixed with the candle melt pool giving the candle a scent while the candle burns.
Patent GB-2397681-A (GB)
Title: Optical encoding
Inventor: ABRAHAM NIGEL CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06K19/06
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: A substrate or other article is provided, on a surface thereof, with a visual feature (10 or 14) which comprises a plurality of alpha-numeric characters or other elements, at least some of the characters or other elements being of selected optical states in accordance with a predetermined code.
Patent GB-2398378-A (GB)
Title: Heating apparatus
Inventor: BYRNE WILLIAM ANTHONY
IPC: F24B1/18
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A heating apparatus, e.g. a vent-free gas-fired heater, has a housing (10), a flame-resistant bed (30) shaped to resemble fuel and having apertures (44) extending from its undersurface (46) to its upper surface (40), a bed viewing aperture (24) in the housing, a fuel burner (48) in a combustion chamber (50) within the housing beneath the bed (30) and an air inlet (52) to allow the ingress of air to the burner (48). The flame-resistant bed (30) is mounted within the housing (10) to prevent the flow of gas round its periphery from its undersurface (46) to its upper surface (40), such that the combustion chamber (50) communicates with the upper surface (40) only via the apertures (44) in the flame-resistant bed (30). This ensures that all of the gases (whether combustion gases or excess air) are forced to pass through the apertures (44) in the bed (30) and assists in obtaining the optimum fuel/air ratio. The exhaust gases also preferably pass over a catalyst (66) before being discharged.
Patent GB-2403449-A (GB)
Title: Moulding coloured polyurethane skins using spraying
Inventor: DONATTI JOSEPH T
IPC: B29B7/76
Filed: 2004-05-25
Abstract: A apparatus and method of making moulded polyurethane skins (96) for interior components are provided wherein a colorant/polyol mixture is injected into a polyurethane layer to provide color in the polyurethane layer (98). An in-mold coating (100) may be applied to the mold over which the polyurethane layer is sprayed. The colorant/polyol mixture is combined to match the color of the in-mold coating. The colorant/polyol mixture is injected into the same spray applicator (10) (figure 1 - not shown) that dispenses polyol and isocyanate of a two part polyurethane forming mixture. The colorant may be selectively injected into the spray applicator to selectively provide color in the polyol and isocyanate composition that matches the color of the in mold coating (100). Pumps deliver polyol and isocyanate components from their sources to first and second fluid delivery circuits, respectively, to the spray applicator. The colourant/polyol mixture is pumped from its source through a third delivery circuit.
Patent GB-2403313-A (GB)
Title: Methods for evaluating roller cone drill bit designs
Inventor: MCDONOUGH SCOTT D
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-05-26
Abstract: A method for evaluating a cutting arrangement for a drill bit includes selecting (107) a cutting element arrangement for the drill bit and calculating (107) a score for the cutting arrangement. This method may be used to evaluate the cutting efficiency of various drill bit designs. In one example, this method is used to calculate a score for an arrangement based on a comparison of an expected bottomhole pattern for the arrangement with a preferred bottomhole pattern. The use of this method can lead to roller cone drill bit designs that exhibit reduced tracking over prior art bits.
Patent GB-2400428-A (GB)
Title: Method for loosening and fragmenting scale from the inside of pipes
Inventor: LANDAAS TORSTEIN
IPC: B08B9/02
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for loosening and fragmenting scale (2) from the inside of particularly long and/or bent pipelines with pipe (1), characterized in that: - a line/cable (4) is blown through the pipe (1) with a gas flow (3) under pressure, in that the friction between the gas flow (3) and the length of the line/cable (4) results in a rapid transport of the line/cable (4) through the pipe (1), - a nozzle head (6) connected to a hose (7) for supplying water under high pressure is attached to the outer end of the line/cable (4), - the line cable (4) is pulled back while the water spouting from the nozzle head under pressure, forming at least a water jet (8), cuts up and crushes the scale (2) into fragments (2'), said fragments (2') then being fluidised in the gas flow (3), where the water jet (8) after purging forms an aerosol fog which is mixed in with the gas flow (3) forming a three-phase regime, - the supplied gas is transported out through the pipe (1).
Patent GB-2403754-A (GB)
Title: Multi-position sliding sleeve valve
Inventor: GARAY THOMAS W
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A downhole choke in the form of a sliding sleeve valve operable in a plurality of positions including fully open, fully closed, and positions in between, is disclosed. It features a hydraulic control system that, in one embodiment, provides the motive force to move the sliding sleeve (34) a predetermined amount for a given applied control pressure. Further increments in applied pressure result in further predetermined movements of the sliding sleeve. In another embodiment, the sliding sleeve (34) lands in a series of grooves (86-98) in the surrounding housing depending on the degree of pressure applied to the control system.
Patent GB-2419470-A (GB)
Title: Transceiver module with temperature control
Inventor: MEADOWCROFT DAVID JOHN KENNETH
IPC: G02B6/43
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A module houses an optical transceiver device and provides a dedicated heat-transfer environment for the device. A fan 3 draws in ambient air and blows it through a heat exchanger 1 and out an exhaust. Heat transfer is by conduction from the device into the heat exchanger,e.g. through an opening in an EMI shield of the device. In some embodiments the fan is a pluggable unit, allowing quick replacement if status LEDs indicate a fault.
Patent GB-2407652-A (GB)
Title: A method of docking a robot with a recharging station
Inventor: LEE JU-SANG
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A method of docking a robot 10, such as a robot vacuum cleaner, with a recharging station 80 includes the steps of leaving the recharging station 80 upon receipt of a work start signal, detecting a first location recognition mark using a camera (30 figure 3) mounted on top of the robot and storing an upper image at the location where the recognition mark is first detected as entry spot information. The stored image location information and current image location information is then used to return the robot 10 to the entry spot upon receipt of a recharge command signal. Once at the entry spot, a sensor on the body of the robot 10 is used to detect a recharging station recognition mark 88 such that the robot 10 can connect to a power terminal 82 of the recharging station 80 and recharge a rechargeable battery. The recharging apparatus recognition mark 88 may be made from metal tape or retro-reflective material and the recognition mark sensor may be a proximity sensor or a photo-sensor.
Patent GB-2424584-A (GB)
Title: Stoma device for maintaining a gastrostomy and/or urostomy stoma
Inventor: CALVERT DEBORAH
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The stoma device 1 comprises a deformable stem 10 with opposed first and second ends 11,12, and which is arranged to be inserted through a stoma. The device has a head 20 which is connected to the stem at its first end 11 and arranged to restrict migration of the device through the stoma. A method of maintaining a gastric or urostomy stoma is also disclosed. Furthermore, a medical dressing (100,Fig.4) is disclosed which includes elongate slits (102) formed such that in use the dressing can be stretched in a direction (arrow B) transverse to the longitudinal extent (arrow A) of the slit.
Patent GB-2427790-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and Method for determining Call Quality in a Communication System.
Inventor: THOMAS HOWARD JOHN
IPC: H04M3/22
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A communication system comprises functionality for measuring call quality in connection with a user termination of a call. Specifically, a call quality estimator (119) comprises a termination processor (201) which determines a user call termination for a call. In response to the detection, a quality estimator (203) determines a termination call quality measure for a call quality at the user call termination. For example, an error rate in a time interval of duration between 10 seconds and 60 seconds before the detection of the call termination may be determined. A transmit controller (205) then transmits the termination call quality measure to a call quality processor (117). The call quality processor (117) may statistically process the termination call quality measures from a plurality of calls to evaluate performance of the cellular communication system. The correlation of the termination call quality measure with the user call termination provides for data which more accurately reflects the user perceived call quality.
Patent GB-2431136-A (GB)
Title: Flexible heat retardant sheets
Inventor: KEANE BARRY JOHN
IPC: B32B7/09
Filed: 2005-07-12
Abstract: A flexible heat retardant sheet 10 comprises a flexible heat-resistant layer 12, and, below it, a flexible heat-insulating layer 14, possibly with another flexible heat-resistant layer on the opposite side of the insulating layer so as to sandwich the layer, the layers being sewn together such as to form a bag 16. The heat resistant layer may be a woven material formed from a heat resistant polymer such as polyamide e.g. nylon or polyaramid, or polyester with a coating of polyurethane. The heat resistant layer may comprise a heat conductive coating containing metal such as aluminium or bronze in the form of powder The heat retardant sheet may comprise a metal layer in the form of a foil. The insulating layer may be a foam such as ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer foam containing carbon black to help spread heat laterally, siloxane, silicone rubber, elastomer, styrene butadiene rubber or blended rubber, possibly with a resistance- reducing coating such as silicone wax or PTFE. The sheet may be used as a wrapper or pouch for a hot heated hair appliance 32. The sheet may be embodied in the walls of a handbag compartment. The hair appliance may be rested upon or wrapped in the sheet while being heated.
Patent GB-2428523-A (GB)
Title: Removing oil from an oil filled cable using a hydrogel.
Inventor: HUGHES EDWARD HUGH
IPC: C09K3/32
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: A method of removing oil from cables (11,12) comprises pumping a hydrogel solution through the cables to remove a substantial proportion of the oil from the cables. The hydrogel solution is preferably pumped by a pump (19) from a receiving tank (25) along a pipe (18) to the cables (11,12) and from the cables along a pipe (31) to a header tank (32) where the pumped solution settles. Oil is collected in a first holding tank (36) while the hydrogel solution is collected in a second holding tank (33) and can be returned to the receiving tank (25). The ends of the cables can be sealed at the end of the cleaning process and a bacterial enzyme solution may be added to the hydrogel solution.
Patent GB-2429918-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for receiving a phallus
Inventor: BAILEY COLIN
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: Apparatus (2) for receiving a phallus (4), which apparatus (2), comprises a frame (6), a diaphragm (8) supported by the frame (6), and an aperture (10) in the diaphragm (8), the apparatus (2) being such that the diaphragm (8) is made of a stretchable material; the stretchable material is such that the aperture (10) is stretchable radially to enable the phallus (4) to extend through the diaphragm (8), the diaphragm (8) is stretchable transversely to extend along the phallus (4) but only for a short length substantially less than the length of the phallus (4), the part of the diaphragm (8) in contact with the phallus (4) acts with a compressible force sufficient to provide the phallus (4) with sexual stimulation, and the diaphragm (8) returns to its original shape after use; and the diaphragm (8) is substantially flat when not in use.
Patent GB-2431651-A (GB)
Title: Synthesis of aryl-octanoyl amide compounds
Inventor: SEDELMEIER GOTTFRIED
IPC: C07C237/20
Filed: 2005-10-25
Abstract: A method for the preparation of certain 2(S), 4(S), 5(S), 7(S)-2,7-dialkyl-4-hydroxy-5-amino-8-aryl-octanoyl amide compounds of formula (A): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=30 WI=69 LX=715 LY=769 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R1 is halogen, haloalkyl, alkoxy-alkoxy, alkoxyalkyl; R2 is halogen, alkyl or alkoxy; R3 and R4 are branched C1-4alkyl; and R5 is H2N-C(O)-C1-6alkyl or substituents; or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof; which method comprises starting from a Boc-protected homo-tyrosine-3-isopropyl derivative of formula (I) and following the reaction sequence set out in Scheme 1. Preferred compounds of formula (A) are aliskiren and salts thereon particularly (2S,4S,5S,7S)-5-amino-4-hydroxy-2-isopropyl-7-[4-methoxy3-(3-methoxy-propoxy)-benzyl]-8-methyl-nonanoic acid (2-carbamoyl-2-methyl-propyl)-amide hemifumarate. Intermediates prepared as part of this synthesis are also claimed.
Patent GB-2433058-A (GB)
Title: Security device attachable to a vehicle road wheel
Inventor: BAYLISS ROYSTANT ARTHUR
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2005-12-09
Abstract: A security device for a vehicle, such as a car, caravan or trailer, has an elongate body (1, fig 1) provided with two holes (2, 3, fig 1), through which the device can be bolted to the stud holes of a road wheel hub after removal of two of the existing wheel fixing studs. One end of the body of the device extends beyond the circumference of the wheel when fitted to a wheel hub, thereby restraining rotation of the wheel. Security bolts (5, fig 2) removable by means of a security key (6, fig 2) are used to secure the device to a wheel. A third hole (4, fig 1) may be provided to accommodate the centre of the hub cap.
Patent GB-2421201-A (GB)
Title: Methods of controlling the temperature of an exothermic reaction
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: Novel methods of controlling the temperature of an exothermic reaction are disclosed. Such methods are particularly applicable to a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction, and comprise removin a vapor phase product from the Fischer-Tropsch reactor, condensing at least a portion of the vapor phase product to form a volatilizable liquid, and injecting at least a portion of the volatilizable liquid into the reactor, wherein the volatilizable liquid comprises hydrocarbons that are in the highest boiling point range of the vapor phase product that is removed from the reactor.
Patent GB-2431852-A (GB)
Title: A collapsible protection device for potted plants and seeds
Inventor: JORY BERNARD FRANKLIN
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2006-01-19
Abstract: A protection device for a potted plant comprises a covered collapsible frame with adjustable pot feet 4, wherein when the frame is erected a pot is encompassed within the frame and rests on the pot feet. The cover [9, Figures 9-11] is removable and secured to the frame by a drawstring [11, Figures 9-11]. The frame comprises a plurality of flexible ribs 3 which are connected at either ends by locking units in the form of a hub 1 and rotating disc 2. The ribs 3 are locked in the erected position by rotating the discs 2 so that the ribs are prevented from entering into slots 7 formed in the discs. To collapse the frame the discs 2 are rotated thereby allowing the ribs 3 to enter the slots 7. The ribs may be elongated to adjust the shape of the frame.
Patent GB-2435221-A (GB)
Title: Electronic handheld game apparatus
Inventor: MUMBRAY SEAN WILLIAM
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: An electronic handheld game apparatus has a memory, a processor, an input device, a display means and a communications unit. The memory stores a pre-programmed game that allows the player to train a sports character in accordance with the game functions and user commands. The communication unit, which is preferably an infra-red transceiver, allows character data to be exchanged between connected game apparatuses to play a competitive game. The competitive game involves the comparing of certain character attributes to determine a winner and loser, in a "trumps"-style game. The display is preferably an LCD display and mounted on a hinged flip-up lid. The memory and processor are preferably mounted on a printed circuit board. The training may take the form of tasks or challenges that the user must complete to affect the attributes of the sporting character. The sport may be football, soccer, rugby, hockey, boxing, cricket, athletics, tennis, baseball, basketball, or the like.
Patent GB-2422864-A (GB)
Title: Using fluids at elevated temperatures to increase fracture gradients
Inventor: NAQUIN CAREY JOHN
IPC: E21B/
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A method for drilling a wellbore in a formation using a drilling fluid, wherein the drilling fluid has a first temperature, and wherein the wellbore has a first wellbore depth. In one embodiment, the method comprises determining at least one fracture gradient, wherein the fracture gradient is determined at about the first wellbore depth; increasing the temperature of the drilling fluid from the first temperature to a desired temperature at about the first wellbore depth; drilling into the formation at increasing wellbore depths below the first wellbore depth, wherein at least one equivalent circulating density of the drilling fluid is determined at about the first wellbore depth; and setting a casing string at a depth at which the equivalent circulating density is about equal to or within a desired range of the fracture gradient. In other embodiments, an automated system is used to maintain the temperature of the drilling fluid at about first wellbore depth.
Patent GB-2424588-A (GB)
Title: Aneasthesia system with an anaesthetic vaporiser
Inventor: DITTMANN RALF
IPC: A61M16/10
Filed: 2006-03-15
Abstract: An anaesthesia system with an anaesthetic vaporiser is to be improved in such a way that, even in the event of a malfunction, especially in the event of an electrical power failure, it is capable of functioning. An anaesthetic vaporiser (10) and a valve incorporated upstream of the anaesthetic vaporiser (10) are provided, whereby during normal operation the gas flow is guided by means of the valve (8) completely or partially through the anaesthetic vaporiser (10) or a bypass line (9) passing by the anaesthetic vaporiser (10) to a gas outlet (11), whereas the gas flow takes place solely through the anaesthetic vaporiser (10) in the event of malfunction.
Patent GB-2422486-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent element and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: MOCHIZUKI HIROYUKI
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent element, which has a positive electrode 2 and a glass substrate 1 sequentially laminated on one side of a light-emitting layer 4 and a negative electrode 5 formed on the other side of the light-emitting layer 4, has a functional layer which is formed by causing gas molecules of at least one type of compound selected from the group consisting of dyes and charge transport materials to contact and penetrate a f« conjugated organic polymer compound.