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Patent FR-598174-A (FR)
IPC: D01D5/14
Filed: 1925-05-13
Granted: 1925-12-08
Abstract: To prevent the formation of air bubbles in the precipitation bath used in the spinning of artificial silk, those portions of the apparatus in contact with the liquid are treated before the spinning operation in such a manner as to be free from air.  A suitable method is to boil the apparatus in water until it is free from air and to preserve this condition until the apparatus is to be used by immersion in liquid.  Access of air bubbles to the spinning-head leads to the rupture of the filaments.  The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 (3) (a) includes also a process according to which the apparatus is before use freed from all air-bubble collecting-centres.  This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-2349611-A (GB)
Title: Sizing of tension lines for a tension leg platform
Inventor: HUDSON WILLIAM LINDSAY
IPC: B63B9/00
Filed: 2000-05-03
Abstract: A floating system comprises a floating structure 1 anchored to the seabed 3 by means of one or more tensioned lines 2 which are sized independently of fatigue constraints such that at least one of the natural periods of heave, roll, or pitch of the system lies within the range of periods of wave excitation that the system is subjected to. One of the natural periods of the system may be between 7 and 12 seconds. The tension lines may extend vertically or at an angle to the vertical (Fig 2) and may be formed from high-strength carbon-fibre or steel cable. The floating structure may be a marine production or drilling platform, used in water of at least 1000 metres in depth. In a second embodiment of the invention a method for sizing such tension lines is provided.
Patent GB-2351162-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a pan/tilt camera drive to centre the camera on a target
Inventor: KIM WOON YONG
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: The camera has separate pan and tilt motors 161, 171, each driving the camera 180 through respective gearing 162, 172. The rotary direction and angle between a target X<SB>2</SB>, Y<SB>2</SB>, captured in the camera screen and the camera pointing direction X<SB>1</SB>, y<SB>1</SB>, is calculated, and the motors are driven according to a timer interrupt signal having a regular cycle 110, and a predetermined rotating speed to move the camera to centre it on the target. Several cameras may be linked through data transceiver 130 or the camera may be linked with a host computer 30.
Patent GB-2353186-A (GB)
Title: Changing from vibrate to ring alert when charging a mobile phone
Inventor: YAJIMA KIYOKAZU
IPC: H04W52/00
Filed: 2000-06-15
Abstract: An alerting device for a handy phone 10 of the present invention includes a call incoming detecting circuit 11 for detecting the receipt of a call meant for the phone. An alerting circuit alerts, in response to the output of the call incoming detecting circuit, the user of the phone to the receipt of a call with at least either one of a ringer 12 and a vibrator 13 that produce sound and vibration, respectively. A setting section allows the user to select either one of the ringer and vibrator to which the output of the call incoming detecting circuit should be input. The alerting circuit includes a memory 17 for storing information representative of the ringer or the vibrator selected by the user, a charge detecting circuit 16 for determining whether or not a secondary battery accommodated in the phone is being charged, and a switching circuit for delivering, when the battery is being charged, the output of the call incoming detecting circuit to the ringer or delivering, when the battery is not being charged, the output to the ringer or the vibrator on the basis of the information stored in the memory. With this configuration, the alerting device allows the user to select an optimal alert mode in accordance with the condition of use of the phone. A visual alert may also be provided and the user may choose between a visual and audio alert as the means for indicating an incoming call whilst the phone battery is charging.
Patent GB-2369099-A (GB)
Title: Suspended trolley hostess system
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN GWYN
IPC: B64D11/00
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A hostess system for installation in passenger vehicles whereby goods or services can be delivered to passengers without the need for bending by cabin staff, and also the aisles are not obstructed allowing passengers to move about reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. A container 1 is suspended from a track 9 which is mounted to a superstructure 20 of the vehicle. The container 1 can be moved within the passenger vehicle along the track 9 and goods or services dispensed from the container 1.
Patent GB-2354766-A (GB)
Title: Stable coating composition
Inventor: CHAPMAN DEREK DAVID
IPC: B41M5/392
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: A stable coating composition comprising an image dye, an infrared-absorbing dye, a polymeric binder, an organic solvent and a complexing agent having the following formula: <EMI ID=1.1 HE=20 WI=32 LX=1009 LY=748 TI=CF> <PC>wherein Y<SB>1</SB> and Y<SB>2</SB> each independently represents an alkyl or fluororalkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an aryl group having from 6 to 10 carbon atoms or a hetaryl group having from 5 to 10 atoms. The composition is used in thermal dye transfer imaging.
Patent GB-2367738-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible seating restrainer
Inventor: LAWSON KEITH LEONARD
IPC: A47D15/00
Filed: 2000-09-26
Abstract: A collapsible seating restraint 1 adapted for use with a conventional chair having a back 23, comprises a back portion 2 and a base portion 3 adapted to receive a seated user 24, a front portion 4 which extends from the base portion 3 and is adapted to extend over the user. It also includes means 8,11,12 for securing the front portion to the back portion and/or the back of the chair with which it is to be used. The seating restrainer is particularly for infants during feeding but can be used by adults who have conditions which cause instability when seated. It is made from a flexible synthetic plastics material and is highly portable, easily washed and safe collapsing.
Patent GB-2353697-A (GB)
Title: Ski Carrier
Inventor: JAIYEOLA CHARLES
IPC: A63C11/02
Filed: 1999-04-26
Abstract: A ski carrier characterised by a flexible belt member (1) comprising at least two attachment means, one of which is located at or toward each end of said belt member (1) wherein said attachment means are adapted to secure a pair of skis such that during carriage said skis are placed in juxtaposition but separate so as to prevent or reduce contact between said skis.
Patent GB-2370991-A (GB)
Title: Portable massage device
Inventor: CARMICHAEL SALLY ALEXANDRA
IPC: A61H11/00
Filed: 2001-01-10
Abstract: A portable massage device includes a pair of spherical bolsters 1 of equal texture, diameter and density, connecting line 3 and bridging structure 2, so that each section can move independently. The surface texture (5, fig 3), density and diameter may vary. The device can be used to massage either side of a muscle or joint.
Patent GB-2373453-A (GB)
Title: Trading game
Inventor: PONTER HENRY THOMAS
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: A game where players are each initially allocated an equal amount of 'currency' and the object for each player is to buy and sell tradeable items whose value changes with an element of chance so as to maximise a players' holding of currency and tradeable items. In a board game form, the board has a spiral pathway of squares with each player moving his allocated marker along the path in accordance with the throw of dice; the integer(s) shown on the dice at any one turn also determines the share prices for a range of companies as provided by the numbered page of a catalogue of prices. Players can choose on each turn to buy, sell or hold stock at that price; holdings of currency and share portfolios can be re-calculated at each turn or when required by the rules of the game. The game could alternatively be embodied in computerised form, with monitors showing the progress of the game, and the possibility of play through networked terminals.
Patent GB-2378314-A (GB)
Title: Process for forming uniform multiple contact holes
Inventor: BURKE HUGO ROBERT GERARD
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: A process for defining uniform contact hole openings (4) in an insulator layer (2), and in a top portion of a conductive layer (1), has been developed. The process features a series of isotropic and anisotropic dry etch procedures, used to define an initial contact hole opening in the insulator layer, and in the top portion of the conductive region. The isotropic dry etch procedure results in a tapered contact hole profile for a top portion of the initial contact hole opening (4), while subsequent anisotropic dry etch procedures create a straight walled contact hole profile for the bottom portion of the initial contact hole opening. After removal of the contact hole defining photoresist shape (3), a wet etch procedure is used to laterally recess the insulator layer (6) exposed in the initial contact hole opening creating the final, uniform contact hole opening.
Patent GB-2373795-A (GB)
Title: Slope stabilisation using piling
Inventor: EGAN DEREK
IPC: E02D17/20
Filed: 2001-03-27
Abstract: The apparatus (2) consists of a generally L-shaped structure having two surfaces (7, 9, fig 3) at an angle to one another. In use, one surface is placed horizontally on the ground, with the second surface extending generally vertically. The apparatus (2) contains holes (12, 13, fig 3) through which piling (3, 4) can be driven to retain the ground (1). The tops of the piling (3, 4) extending through holes (12, 13, fig 3) in the apparatus (2) can be connected by a beam of reinforced concrete (6).
Patent GB-2362476-A (GB)
Title: Fusing jacketed optic fibres side by side
Inventor: NAGASAKI HIRONOBU
IPC: G02B6/287
Filed: 2001-03-31
Abstract: The method consists of placing in parallel optical fiber cords 1,2 comprising optical fiber core lines 3,4 covered with jackets 7,8 with resilient fibers 5,6 inserted between the core lines and the jackets; cutting the jacket of each optical fiber core line to divide the jacket into two limbs; sliding the divided limbs (9,9' and 10,10') of the jackets in opposite directions to expose sections of the optical fiber core lines, the exposed sections of optical fibers being brought into contact with each other, and heated to form a fusion-connected section 11; sliding back each jacket limb close to the fusion-connected section; and placing the fusion-connected section 11 together with the inward ends of jacket limbs in a protective case 12, a hardening resin 13 being introduced into the cavity within the protective case 12 to fill the cavity, and the resin being hardened to integrate the optical fiber cords with their connection within the protective case.
Patent GB-2357920-A (GB)
Title: Locating user of satellite communications
Inventor: QUAN PHILIP HON NGHIA
IPC: H04W60/00
Filed: 1996-12-14
Abstract: Satellite 10 passes messages between a user terminal 44 and an earth station 38, as the satellite moves in an orbit 12 12' as indicated by arrow 46. The earth station measures the position of the user terminal 44, on the surface of the earth 14, relative to the nadir 50, by means of doppler shift measurements and propagation delay measurements between the satellite 10 and the user terminal 44. Where more than one satellite 10 is visible to the user terminal 44, combination means are employed using propagation delays to plural satellites 10, and/or recordal of the receipt times, by the user terminal 44, of timed broadcasts from one or more satellites 10 to determine the propagation delay between the one or more satellites 10 and the user terminal 44.
Patent GB-2375041-A (GB)
Title: Small table with adjustable, clampable, tilt top such as might be used on a desk top / bed for reading or eating
Inventor: MAKIN KENNETH
IPC: A47B23/00
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A bed table has an adjustable tilt top as disclosed in figs. 1 & 2.
Patent GB-2367164-A (GB)
Title: Securely storing and executing a program
Inventor: ABU-HUSEIN LOAY
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2001-05-01
Abstract: A method and a mechanism for securely storing and executing a program in a computer system processing unit including a storage unit (12E) for storing an encrypted version (24) of the program and a loader/decryption mechanism (28) responsive to a request (32) and a decryption key (26) for decrypting the program, writing the un-encrypted version into a memory (12C) for execution, and deleting the un-encrypted version from the memory when execution is completed. The encrypted version (24) is constructed as encrypted code blocks (24E) that are decrypted and loaded into memory only as required, and includes a clear text header (24H) identifying the encrypted version as an encrypted program. The processor unit includes a context store (30D) for storing the context (30E) of a process in which the program is being executed, and a context switching mechanism (30C) for performing context switching operations and responsive to a context switch for storing the clear text header in the context store when the process is suspended and returning the clear text header to the memory when the process is resumed.
Patent GB-2363447-A (GB)
Title: Valve for the outlet of a cooking kettle
Inventor: NORRIS DAVID
IPC: A47J27/14
Filed: 2001-05-14
Abstract: A valve for the outlet of a cooking kettle K includes a sieve 12 and a tubular plunger 15. As illustrated, the outlet is closed. When the sieve is raised relative to the plunger, holes 13 in the sieve align with holes 14 in the plunger (Fig.2) and water can drain away via outlet pipe 4. Lowering the sieve and the plunger together to a position below the outlet pipe (Fig.3), allows relatively solid food product to escape across the upper imperforate surface of the sieve and via the outlet pipe. Pneumatic cylinders 10, 11 operate the plunger and sieve, respectively, with the piston rod 5 of cylinder 11 passing through hollow piston rod 20 of cylinder 10.
Patent GB-2376408-A (GB)
Title: Footwear sole with ventilation slits
Inventor: CHANG KALE
IPC: A43B13/14
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A shoe sole comprises a waterproof ventilation layer 30 disposed between an elastic outer layer 10 and a breathable inner layer 20, wherein the outer layer is penetrated by a plurality of slits or interstices 40 which deviate from a longitudinal axis of the outer layer. When the outer layer is subjected to an external force, in use, it is deformed such that the slits are stretched open in order that ventilation may be provided. The inner layer is preferably formed from a nonwoven fabric and the waterproof layer may be made of a breathable polyethylene film. Typically, the slits are positioned in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. A plurality of veins 11 may be provided on an external surface of the outer layer to form a tread pattern.
Patent GB-2377615-A (GB)
Title: Footwear with interchangeable insoles, pads or instep straps
Inventor: YANG CHEN-YI
IPC: A43B3/24
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A footwear comprises an outsole 10, an insole 30, a pad 50, and an instep strap 40. The outsole 10 is provided with a plurality of retaining blocks 20 which are in turn provided with a position confining portion 21. The instep strap 40 is provided in two longitudinal ends with a retaining piece 41. The instep strap 40 is detachably fastened with the outsole such that the retaining piece of the instep strap is detachably retained by the position confining portion of the retaining blocks of the outsole.
Patent GB-2362008-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for generating performance data
Inventor: MARWOOD LEE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: A system (10) for measuring the financial and operational effectiveness of a multi-parameter entity, such as a company or a contract tender, is described. The system (10) comprises input means (24,30) for collecting multi-parameter input data in a predetermined questionnaire format (26) describing the operation and specification of the entity. The questions are a combination of non-entity specific questions such that comparison with other entities not relevant to the entity being considered can be carried out and entity-specific questions which enable detailed high-resolution comparisons to be made. The system (10) also comprises a dynamically changing database (52) of averaged multi-parameter input data previously obtained from other entities via the input means (24,30) and a comparison means (32, 34) for comparing the multi-parameter input data with the stored averaged data to determine the relative condition of the entity.
Patent GB-2380150-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for moistening an envelope
Inventor: CHAPMAN CARL
IPC: B43M3/04
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: A moistener for applying liquid to an envelope, for use in sealing the latter, comprises a liquid storage tank 70a, 70b and means, such as wicks 71 for transporting the liquid to the envelope (not shown). The level of liquid in the tank is visible to a user through a window 73. In use of the moistener it is fully inserted into a housing (not shown) but with the window visible to the user. Partial removal of the moistener from the housing permits the tank to be filled with liquid via an opening 76.
Patent GB-2379218-A (GB)
Title: Heterocyclic sulphone compounds
Inventor: BRANDS DR MICHAEL
IPC: A61K31/4245
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: Novel heterocyclic compounds, including their pharmaceutically acceptable salts, which find use in medicaments for diseases related to the occurrence the chemokine IL8, are of the general formula (I), <EMI ID=1.1 HE=28 WI=90 LX=576 LY=809 TI=CF> <PC>wherein Het represents C-bound heterocycles, (A)<SB>m</SB> represents up to three identical or different substituents on the heterocycles, as described, D represents particular optionally substituted (C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>)-alkandiyl radicals, E represents CH=CH, CH=N or N=CH, G represents a group of the following formula <EMI ID=1.2 HE=24 WI=100 LX=552 LY=1399 TI=CF> <PC>(wherein R<SP>2-5</SP> are as defined in the specification)<BR> and R<SP>1</SP> represents hydrogen, halogen, hydroxy, nitro, trifluoromethyl, trifluoromethoxy, hydroxymethyl (C<SB>1</SB> -C<SB>6</SB>)-alkoxy, (C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>)-alkoxycarbonyl, (C<SB>6</SB>-C<SB>10</SB>)-aryloxy or (C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>)-alkyl.
Patent GB-2363247-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlled excitation of a servomechanism
Inventor: LAPANSE MARGOT ANN
IPC: G11B5/55
Filed: 2000-04-20
Abstract: Herein is disclosed a method and apparatus for controlling the excitation of a servomechanism in a disc drive with a low frequency stimulus, yet necessitating the control system to include only a model of the servomechanism's response to having been excited by a high frequency stimulus (square-wave). The invention uses a square wave as a feedforward input signal. This feedforward input signal is low-pass filtered and used as a stimulus to excite the servomechanism, during seek operations. The response of the servomechanism is measured at intervals. The response of the servomechanism is predicted, by a servomechanism model, as if the servomechanism had been excited by the feedforward square-wave signal, rather than its filtered counterpart. The predicted response of the servomechanism is then filtered, using a similar low-pass filter. The difference between filtered modeled responses and the measured responses are used to subsequently adjust the signal that stimulates the servomechanism.
Patent GB-2374662-A (GB)
Title: An air freshener and an ozone generator
Inventor: MARTENSSON NILS ERIK VILHELM
IPC: A61L9/02
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: An air treatment system including an ozone generator unit 10, and a vapour release unit 20 consisting a volatile oil vaporiser. Both units comprising a housing 12, 22, respectively, which include an inlet 34 and an outlet 36. Air is drawn in through at least one of the inlets preferably by a fan (33, fig.3), and ozone and/or volatile oil exits with the air through at least one of the outlets. Preferably each housing has a chamfered face 37 with the outlet disposed therein, and the treated air leaving the outlets of both the units is mixed. Terpenes could also be included into the essential oils used in the vapour release unit 20. A three pin plug means 39 may be incorporated in one or both of the units for use with a three pin power socket and/or as a means for plugging one unit into the other. Further more each unit could be independently controlled, and also arranged so that ozone air exiting unit 10 can enter the inlet of unit 20, resulting in mixed air exiting the outlet of unit 20.
Patent GB-2384293-A (GB)
Title: Steam generator with variable water capacity
Inventor: SKETCH MICHAEL
IPC: A61H33/06
Filed: 2002-01-19
Abstract: The generator has a first water tank 30 that may be either enclosed by side panels 20 or attached to a second water tank 230. Each water tank contains a heating element 100 and a steam outlet. Only one of the steam outlets is used and the heating elements are controlled by a single unit 40. A water inlet 60, outlet 70, pump 120, and control circuitry are only necessary for the first water tank. The steam outlet may be connected to a pipe for use in a steam room, sauna, or shower room. A baffle 51 is provided in the water tank/s to prevent boiling water from exiting through the steam outlet. Additional tanks may be added to further increase the capacity of water for steam generation.
Patent GB-2388067-A (GB)
Title: Floating cutter for thermoformed articles
Inventor: HANDELL LEIGH
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A floating cutter for use in producing thermoformed articles (30) from a web (5) of thermoplastics material, the cutter including a floating cutter blade (21) which is aligned with and by thermoformed portions (30) of the thermoformed web (5), a heater (33) for heating the blade (21), a cutter support (22) for supporting the blade (21), and a retaining plate (23) which retains the cutter support (22) between it and the heater (33) when the blade (21) is not in contact with the web (5) and is thermally coupled to the heater (33) by at least one thermally conductive land (24), there being clearances between the retaining plate (23) the cutter support (22) and the heater (33) to allow the blade (21) to float, characterised in that the cross sectional area of the land (24) is from 20 to 40 % of the area of contact between the retaining plate (23) and the cutter support (22) when the support (22) and the plate (23) are in contact with each other.
Patent GB-2377404-A (GB)
Title: Cutting tool
Inventor: STAMBRIDGE JON KRISTIAN
IPC: B42D5/00
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting tool and to the use of the tool in a process for manufacturing a notepad comprising providing a paper supply; sequentially feeding 1 single pages from said paper supply 2 to a printing and cutting station 3; printing on images on pad region of each single page; making at least one irregular cut at the edge of the pad region whilst leaving at least one straight edge of the pad region uncut; collating the printed and cut pages in a stack of desired quantity; cutting the collated stack along the at least one uncut straight edge of each pad region; and gluing the collated stack along the resulting cut straight edge. Accordingly the cutting tool comprises an upstanding blade from a flexible sheet further to being irregular in shape.