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Patent GB-2363384-A (GB)
Title: Organic semiconductors based on statistical copolymers
Inventor: SAGE IAN CHARLES
IPC: C08G61/02
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: This invention relates to statistical copolymers of general formula (I) and their use in organic semiconductor devices: wherein m and j are the avenge number of repeat units of A and B such that: m=0.1-0.9, <F>j=l-m</F>, Q=10-50000; A and B are independently selected from hole transporting groups and electron transporting groups and are statistically distributed along the polymer chain; X and Z are independently selected from H, CN, F, Cl, Br, CO<SB>2</SB>CH<SB>3</SB>.
Patent GB-2368916-A (GB)
Title: Correlation analysis in the phase domain
Inventor: KIMBER IAN D
IPC: G10L21/028
Filed: 2000-06-22
Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting and locating leaks in a fluid carrying pipe using correlation based techniques is described. Two input signals are detected from the fluid carrying pipe, the phase of the input signals in the frequency domain is analysed to provide at least one filter, the input signals are filtered and cross-correlation is performed on the filtered signals.
Patent GB-2385908-A (GB)
Title: Table lamp with touch sensitive chain
Inventor: WEI JUNG-TSUNG
IPC: F21V19/00
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A lamp has a touch sensitive chain 31 by which it is actuated. The lamp assembly comprises a base 1 from which extends a post 11 supporting a socket 21. The socket receives a bulb holder 22 which is secured to the socket by a threaded lock ring 23. Power is supplied by a cable 5 disposed inside the post and is delivered to a lighting circuit formed from the bulb 4, a pull switch 3 and a control device 7. The lamp may be actuated either by pulling the chain, which activates the pull switch, or solely by touching the chain, which is detected by the control unit.
Patent GB-2375591-A (GB)
Title: Electric shower with automatic control
Inventor: GRAHAM COLIN
IPC: F24H9/20
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: An electric shower has a water heater (10) with a water inlet (14), a water outlet (16) and plurality of electrical heating elements (24-30) for heating water flowing through the heater from the inlet to the outlet during use of the shower. The heater further has a sensor (42) for sensing the inlet water temperature and a sensor (46) for sensing the flow rate of the water passing through the heater. An automatic control means (38) adjusts the flow rate of the water passing through the heater and activates the heating elements in different combinations in order to provide and maintain substantially a predetermined outlet water temperature.
Patent GB-2376474-A (GB)
Title: Wireguard
Inventor: HOVLAND JAN OTTO
IPC: B66C1/12
Filed: 2000-12-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for protecting wires (5) in lifting operations or other uses comprising use of a noose, the wire end comprising an end loop (6). The protection device (1) has a circular cross section relative to the first axis and a centrally positioned, axial opening with a least radius exceeding the wire outer radius, and also comprises a groove (2) extending around its cross section being adapted to receive the end loop (6) of the wire, the groove (2) having a width exceeding the wire diameter and a chosen depth so that the radius of curvature in the bottom of the groove essentially corresponds to the minimum radius of curvature of the end loop.
Patent GB-2390349-A (GB)
Title: Sailing vessel with multiple sprits
Inventor: PENTECOST WILLIAM FRANCIS
IPC: B63H9/10
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A sailing vessel 1 has a rigging system which incorporates at least two sprits or spars 3 extending from the vessel. The sprits are joined by a connecting member 4. During sailing the tack of at least one sail 39 is attached to the connecting member for lateral movement to allow movement of the tack with respect to the vessel. The tack may be attached to a sliding member (38, fig 13) which runs along a track (11, Fig 13) provided on the connecting member. The position of the tack in relation to te vessel may be controlled by lines (6, Fig 13) which run from the sliding member to the cockpit of the vessel. The vessel may be provided with a pair of sprits extending from the bow 7 of the vessel and a pair extending from the stern 8 of the vessel, with a connecting member extending between each of the pairs of sprits.
Patent GB-2373938-A (GB)
Title: Envelope-tracking amplifier having improved gain,terminal device for mobile communication using the same,and method for improving gain relating thereto
Inventor: KANG IN-HO
IPC: H03F1/56
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to an envelope-tracking amplifier having improved gain, a terminal for mobile communication using the same, and a method for improving gain relating thereto. According to the present invention, an envelope DC current detected from RF signal is inversely applied to a barretter diode for dio frequency in an impedance matching circuit. And therefore, the variable capacitance resulting from ups and downs in a signal level of a power amplifier corrects changing in input or output impedance of the amplifier. As the result, a gain of the amplifier is improved, and a stability of the amplifier is increased.
Patent GB-2378385-A (GB)
Title: Herbal formulation
Inventor: RANJITSINH SOLANKI
IPC: A61K36/00
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A pharmaceutical or medicinal preparation which comprises a mixture of the following seven herbs: Tinospora cordifolia, Chlorphyton borivilianum, Curcuma longa, Asparagus racemosus, Hygrophila auriculata, Achyranthus aspera and Elephantopus scaber, or a mixture of the active ingredients that have been extracted from those herbs or chemically synthesised. The herbal formulation of the invention is effective for the treatment of cancer, in particular myelomas.
Patent GB-2382004-A (GB)
Title: Handover system and method in code-division multiple access communication system and system thereof
Inventor: KONDO SEIJI
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: In a code-division multiple-access mobile communication system, a common channel capable of sending the information necessary for handover to a mobile device is provided in a down-circuit, and in a case where the mobile device moves from an area of one radio base station to an area of another radio base station, the information necessary for the handover is transmitted by way of the common channel. Handover control information may be transmitted from base stations using a spreading code that is a product of a code common to all base stations and a code specific to each base station.
Patent GB-2394041-A (GB)
Title: Surface movement detector with polarisation interferometer
Inventor: NICHOLLS PAUL
IPC: G01K11/32
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: An industrial vessel (2) has a temperature distribution sensor system (12) comprising a conduit (6), and an optical fibre (14) positioned in the conduit. The conduit and the fibre extend near the vessel body (4) such that they provide a temperature profile in at least a portion of the body. There may be a control unit (fig. 2) for controlling the input parameters in to the body consequent upon temperature measurement obtained by the system. The conduit may be made of a metal such as steel. The body may have at least one feed point for feeding the optical fibre into an out of conduit. The optical fibre may be pumped into the conduit by a fluid drag. The body may also have one or two pressure sensing points to sense the pressure inside the body. One of these pressure sensors may be located at a product inlet on the body, the other may be located at a product outlet.
Patent GB-2395884-A (GB)
Title: Lawnmower grass cuttings collection
Inventor: COATES NEIL ANDREW
IPC: A01D43/063
Filed: 2002-12-05
Abstract: A lawnmower comprises a housing 2, a hood 1 within the housing, a cutting chamber 3 within the hood above ground datum, and a grass-box 9 positioned above the hood. The grass-box 9 is pivotally mounted within the housing 2 for movement between a first operating position in which cut grass can enter the grass-box via an opening 9b at one end, and a second operating position in which the grass-box opening faces away from ground datum, thereby preventing cut grass falling out of the grass-box (figures 2 and 3). Also disclosed is a system of collecting grass cuttings using disposable liners for the grass box which may be nested within one another. When the innermost liner is full, it is removed and the subsequent liner allowed to fill.
Patent GB-2380734-A (GB)
Title: Calixarenes and calixarene-based sensors
Inventor: NICHOLSON GRAEME PETER
IPC: G01N27/414
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: A calixarene dimer of the general formula (I-G), comprising a first calixarene moiety I and a second calixarene moiety G, wherein: L is [ - CH 2  -] or [ -O-CH 2 -O- ] and is the same or different between each aryl group; R<SP>5</SP> is H, NO 2 , halogen, or C 1  - C 10  aliphatic hydrocarbyl group, C 6  - C 20  aryl group, C 6  - C 20  hydrocarbylaryl group, any of which is optionally substituted by one or more halo or oxo groups or interrupted by one or more oxo or amide groups, and R<SP>5</SP> is the same or different on each aryl group; R<SP>1</SP> comprises a carboxy group which is or is not protonated or protected; two groups out of R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP> and R<SP>4</SP> are H; the one group out of R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP> and R<SP>4</SP> not being H comprises at least one atom of one or more of O and S, the said at least one atom being capable of causing the calixarene to be adsorbed onto the surface of the substrate; and the one group out of R<SP>2</SP>, R<SP>3</SP> and R<SP>4</SP> not being H being conjugated to the second calixarene moiety G. The calixarene dimers may be incorporated into sensors. Methods of making the calixarene dimers are disclosed.
Patent GB-2389195-A (GB)
Title: Optical diffuser containing particles
Inventor: DOWDY JACKLYN M
IPC: G02B5/02
Filed: 2003-05-21
Abstract: An optical diffuser comprises a semi-transparent material piece <B>[120]</B> having a particulate distributed within the piece <B>[120]</B>, and in a preselected direction <B>[130]</B>, the thickness <B>[161,162]</B> of the piece <B>[120]</B> preferably varies with position. The particulate is capable of diffusing light passing through the piece <B>[120]</B>. When light enters the piece <B>[120]</B> in the preselected direction <B>[130]</B>, the piece <B>[120]</B> diffuses the light more in regions <B>[151]</B> of greater thickness <B>[161]</B> than in regions <B>[152]</B> of lesser thickness <B>[162</B>]. The diffuser may be used with a light source and a reflector for an image sensor or optical scanner.
Patent GB-2404317-A (GB)
Title: Representing an application or data using a shell application
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM ALLAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: An electronic device comprises a user interface and a memory element, operably coupled to the user interface, which stores one or more files (applications or items of data) to be represented on the user interface. A processor is operably coupled to the user interface and memory element, and comprises a shell application for representing the one or more files on the user interface. The shell application runs the executable code related to the one or more files to provide to the user interface a representation of the one or more files determined by the executable code.
Patent GB-2392526-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing real-time events associated with a wireless communication process
Inventor: KARDACH JAMES P
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A processor (200) may perform real-time event processing of real-time events in a manner that enables a radio module equipped computer system to operate in accordance with a wireless communication protocol using host processor baseband processing. In accordance with one embodiment, the processor (200) may perform real-time event processing by halting a process in response to receiving a real-time event, handling the event, then returning to the process. In accordance with another embodiment, the processor (200) may perform real-time event processing on a non-symmetric processing core integrated with a primary host processor core (205) that shares the same L2 cache.(215).
Patent GB-2407692-A (GB)
Title: A tape drive apparatus with optical storage device emulation
Inventor: EVANS RHYS WYNN
IPC: G06F11/14
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A tape drive apparatus comprises a data transfer apparatus for transferring bootable data between a loaded tape media and the tape drive apparatus, an emulation apparatus for emulating an optical storage device, a first port for communicating with the tape drive apparatus in a tape drive mode and a second port for communicating with the tape drive apparatus in an optical storage device mode. The second port also enables an external device to access the emulation apparatus.
Patent GB-2392256-A (GB)
Title: EGR and VGT system diagnostics and control
Inventor: ROMZEK MARTIN
IPC: F02M25/07
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: A system and method for diagnosing a failure in an exhaust gas recirculation system (66,68) for diverting exhaust gas from an engine exhaust (58) to an engine intake (69) and a variable geometry turbocharger (52). The system andmethod determining whether an engine (12) is operating in boost control mode or EGR control mode, comparing EGR flow rate to a threshold correspending to the current control mode, generating a fault if the EGR flow rate is outside an acceptable operating range based on the threshold for a first predetermined time period, and operating in boost control mode if the fault persists for a second predetermined time period. The system and method generate an EGR fault if the EGR flow rate is less than the minimum threshold. When operating in the boost control mode, the system and method generate an EGR fault if the EGR mass flow rate exceeds a maximum flow rate and generate a VGT fault if the turbo boost pressure is not within an acceptable operating range of a desired boost pressure.
Patent GB-2395706-A (GB)
Title: A toilet roll dispenser in combination with a toilet roll having deodorising properties
Inventor: ALLEN CHARLES S
IPC: A47K10/32
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A toilet roll dispenser in combination with a toilet roll comprises a toilet roll 14 having a hollow core 18 and a deodorant supply 36 associated with the core and a dispenser having a housing 10, a rotationally-powered mounting for the toilet roll 40, a fan 50 arranged to pass air through the core of the toilet roll and an opening 16 in the housing for air passing through the core of the toilet, the fan being activated as the roll of toilet roll is rotated. The core of the roll may be impregnated with deodorant material or a supply of the deodorant may be physically located within the core of the toilet roll. The toilet roll may be rotated by an electric motor which may be activated by an infrared sensor or a mechanical switch. In use, the area around the dispenser will be deodorised whenever toilet paper is dispensed.
Patent GB-2408051-A (GB)
Title: Hard surface cleaning compositions
Inventor: HLADUN IRENA
IPC: C11D10/04
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Aqueous, dilutable hard surface cleaning compositions which comprise one or more anionic and/or nonionic surfactants, a thickener and an opacifying constituent particularly wherein the opacifying constituent also provides a pearlescent effect to the compositions are disclosed. The compositions may comprise: <SL> <LI>- lauryl alcohol ethoxylate <LI>- sulfonic acid <LI>- coconut oil soap <LI>- diethylene glycol monobutyl ether <LI>- sodium carbonate <LI>- sodium bicarbonate <LI>- sodium hydroxide <LI>- hydroxyethyl cellulose <LI>- glycol distearate, sodium laureth sulphate, cocamide monoethanolamine and laureth 10, these forming the opacifying agent <LI>- preservative <LI>- dye <LI>- perfume <LI>- water. </SL>
Patent GB-2397274-A (GB)
Title: Greetings card with light emitting polymer electroluminescent illumination sequence.
Inventor: SEXTON CONRAD
IPC: B42D15/02
Filed: 2003-11-18
Abstract: A greetings card comprising at least two panels movable between a closed position wherein the panels are adjacent to each other and an open position wherein the panels are a spaced distance apart. At least one light emitting polymer (LEP) display powered by an electrical supply is provided on the card, the electrical supply typically being controlled by a switch upon manipulation of the card between said open and closed positions and/or by sensing a particular condition with at least one sensor. The illumination of the LEP display typically fades in and/or out in use.
Patent GB-2408359-A (GB)
Title: Controlling upgrade of firmware
Inventor: CHEN YUN-TI
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: A method for controlling upgrade of firmware of an electronic device comprising process of forming a hardware ID code; forming a firmware ID code; and checking said firmware ID code and hardware ID code and upgrading said firmware. A coding method is applied for management of software and hardware versions of the device. According to the codes, the entireness and correctness of a firmware is checked before recording the firmware, so that any unintentional mistake or intentional change to the firmware file can be prevented. The compatibility of the firmware file to the hardware and the system resource capacity of the hardware are confirmed in order to prevent from failure during updating.
Patent GB-2409439-A (GB)
Title: Mobile cloakroom and clothes hanging rail
Inventor: MORRISROE DOMINIC
IPC: B60P3/025
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A mobile vehicle such as a trailer or a motorised van 101 is configured to function as a cloakroom wherein: in said vehicle there is provided means 302, 303 for hanging one or more items of clothing, the vehicle further comprising an opening 108 for receiving the clothing from a person wishing to hang said clothing in the vehicle, the opening being configured to also prevent the person from readily entering the vehicle. The vehicle may be provided with a counter 306 which acts to prevent the person entering the vehicle and provides support for an electronic till. A shutter 301 may be pivoted upwardly so as to provide a canopy. The clothes may be hung upon rails supported by struts 308, 309 (see also figure 5) which are telescopic and abut against the floor and ceiling of the vehicle.
Patent GB-2410282-A (GB)
Title: Water management system
Inventor: ROBINSON HOWARD LLOYD
IPC: E01C11/22
Filed: 2004-01-20
Abstract: The water management system, primarily for managing storm water over a surfaced area, includes a permeable surface course 11 comprising porous concrete including a strengthening additive capable of withstanding traffic loading in excess of 20 million standard axles and a permeable understructure 12 beneath the surface course which includes a porous foundation, there being a drainage conduit 15 from the foundation layer to beyond the boundary of the surfaced area. The strengthening additive may comprise any of a microsilica additive, an epoxy resin additive, a styrene butadiene additive, an acrylic additive or a combination of two or more of these additives. The strengthening additive is preferably a microsilica additive which comprises microsilica particles having a particle size of approximately 0.1-0.2 microns and which is added to the concrete as a microsilica slurry. The understructure preferably includes a permeable supporting structure which may have one or more layers of porous concrete and/or porous asphalt. The system also preferably includes one or more semi-permeable membranes and the foundation layer may include a filter layer of particulate material with interstitial cavities between the particles.
Patent GB-2410294-A (GB)
Title: Suction Cup Shelf Support
Inventor: KUNDI TARSEM SINGH
IPC: F16B47/00
Filed: 2004-01-23
Abstract: A shelf support location mounting comprising a suction cup 21 with an O-ring 12. The O ring surrounds the shelf support tube 31 with the suction cup attached to the underside of the shelf 41. The mounting is for use with plate glass shelving. Also claimed is a suction cup for use with plate glass shelving and a suction cup with a centrally located underside nub for engagement with a hole or slot.
Patent GB-2399915-A (GB)
Title: System, apparatus and method employing controller for play of shared bonus games
Inventor: SHARPLESS DAVID J
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: The present invention includes a system, apparatus and method for providing a bonus game which may be shared competitively, collaboratively or both among a plurality of players. Each player participating in the bonus game generates entries thereto in association with play of a base, or primary, game played on an individual gaming device. Players may also reintroduce entries for the bonus game that were generated on a gaming device at an earlier time to a different gaming device. Each gaming device is in communication with a controller that operates the shared bonus game and may communicate with or integrate a player tracking system. During the shared bonus game, the controller is configured to randomly select a bonus award amount that may be consistent with the par sheets, or pay tables, associated with the gaming devices, or separate therefrom. The controller is also configured to randomly select a winning entry from among all of the qualified entries and provide the bonus award amount to the player that placed the winning entry.
Patent GB-2415059-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained hydraulic pulsations valve
Inventor: VAN DER VEER MARTIJN
IPC: F15C3/16
Filed: 2004-06-09
Abstract: The hydraulic valve produces a pulsating flow without external pilot control for use with offshore, sea-bed step actuators. The valve 10 comprises body 12 defining an internal cavity in which moves a main flanged spool 14 between first and second positions and divides the body into three chambers 28, 30, 32. The body also includes an inlet P1 connectable to a hydraulic source P, an outlet P2 connectable to a hydraulic user, a venting port T1, and a control port X1 arranged such that pressure applied thereto opposes spool biasing spring means 34. In the first position inlet pressure is communicated to the outlet and the control port to cause the spool to move against the spring to the second position where the inlet is isolated from the outlet and control ports and the outlet communicates with the venting port allowing return to the first position.
Patent GB-2403101-A (GB)
Title: Extended dynamic resource allocation in packet data transfer
Inventor: BEARD TIMOTHY GILES
IPC: H04J3/16
Filed: 2003-06-18
Abstract: A method for control of packet data transmissions in a TDMA network is provided for additional choices in the allocation of communication channels. The usual fixed relationship in the timing of downlink allocation signalling and subsequent uplink transmission is altered for certain classes of mobile stations to avoid physical constraints e.g. concerning time for measurements of adjacent cell signal levels, or to switch between receive and transmit states. Examples of variations in USF signalling in GPRS using 8 slots on up- and down-link, separated by a three slot delay, are given. For example, normally, the USF is sent in slot 0, which means that following a two slot gap to allow for receive transmit switching, allocation of five uplink slots would not allow time for switching back to receive in time for the next USF (Figure 3). By signalling that the USF in slot 1 indicates to begin transmission in slot 1 of the next frame, time spacing allows both switching stages to be accomplished (Figure 4). The invention relates to application of the method to a base station.