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Patent GB-2375309-A (GB)
Title: An inhaler for aerosolising powdered medicament
Inventor: HARMER QUENTIN JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: An inhaler comprising a gas source 8 to supply pressurised gas to a drug entrainment device, 6 for fluidising a powdered medicament M in a gas flow, and a selectively actuable valve 18 to prevent gas flow through the entrainment device which is located between the gas source and the valve. An aerosolising device 1 for deagglomerating the dose of pulverent medicament <I>e.g</I> a vortex chamber possessing a circular cross-section, a tangential inlet 3 and an axial outlet 2 may comprise the entrainment device, or be separately located on either side of the valve. The valve may be actuated by the pressure generated by the gas source and there may be a further valve in the flow path between the pump and entrainment device, the valve/s comprising membranes which are punctured to open them. A second pressurised gas source at a higher pressure than the first may be present, which also supplies gas to the entrainment device.
Patent GB-2370728-A (GB)
Title: Mobile user information in call initiation
Inventor: RANDALL STEPHEN
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A mobile telephone which can supply or post 'pre-answer' information which the device owner considers of relevance to a potential call recipient. This information enables a potential call recipient to be given useful information about a potential call before actually answering that call. The information is dynamic, unlike Caller ID information. Examples include: information about the subject of an intended voice call, a mood, a current activity, part or whole of a schedule of meetings or events, information about the urgency of an intended voice call, personal information, expected call duration, commercial inducements to a consumer to answer a call (special offers, loyalty points etc.), location information. The user may then decide to accept the call connection. The information may be directly transmitted, or be stored in a database. The database controller allows user lists of access rights to be established, so that only business calls are put through. The database may be held on a web server, and the information sent by SMS or Ipv6 data packets prior to the voice channel being opened. The database may send messages when the callee's situation changes or likely length of the phone call.
Patent GB-2379587-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparatus for securing electronic information
Inventor: SPACEY SIMON ALAN
IPC: H04L9/06
Filed: 2001-09-10
Abstract: In a hybrid stream/block ciphering arrangement an information stream to be secured is divided into blocks and each block is processed a large number of times encrypting/transforming one (or a few) pseudo randomly selected bit(s) each time. The method presented can be used to encrypt and decrypt information at any encryption strength, in either stream or file format, and can be easily parallelised for efficient implementation in either hardware or software.
Patent GB-2379608-A (GB)
Title: Liquid ventilation for the removal of chemicals
Inventor: MATSUMOTO KAIZEN
IPC: A61K31/80
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of removing lipophilic chemicals dissolved in the cellular membranes of the pulmonary tissue by use of the method known as liquid ventilation in which a breathable liquid capable of dissolving gases is added to the lung to allow respiration even though the lung has liquid in it. The lipophilic nature of the breathable liquids allows them to dissolve lipophilic chemicals, thus allowing for passive partitioning of lipophilic chemicals between the lipophilic environment of the cellular membranes and the breathable liquid. Continued liquid ventilation allows chemicals to be leached from the cellular membranes and removed from the pulmonary tissue. The preferred agent is perflubron (perfluorooctylbromide).
Patent GB-2387981-A (GB)
Title: Scanning for satellite digital data carriers
Inventor: GOODWIN TOM
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2001-11-10
Abstract: The invention provides a method for the installation of a broadcast data receiver of the type used to receive and process data broadcast from a remote location. The method involves the tuning of a local oscillator to each of a range of predetermined frequencies in steps, attempting to identify the data carrier at each frequency and if a predefined symbol rate is achieved, attempts to acquire the data transport stream associated with the carrier. A symbol timing recovery loop is described.
Patent GB-2382343-A (GB)
Title: Water softening composition
Inventor: BOSCO MANUELA
IPC: C11D7/26
Filed: 2001-11-27
Abstract: A compressed composition comprising citric acid or a salt thereof, in which greater than 85% of the particles have a size of at least 100 microns. Preferably at least 60% of the particles are at least 425 microns in size. The composition may be used in ware washing using a machine or manual method. It may also be used to soften water in other cleaning methods, e.g. using a cloth or mop with a bucket in, for example the cleaning of a hard surface. The composition may include other water softening actives. A preferred active is a homo- or co-polymer of an acrylic acid, a maleic acid, a sulfonic acid, a phosphonic acid or a one of their salts.
Patent GB-2370810-A (GB)
Title: Document verification system
Inventor: TAME GAVIN RANDALL
IPC: G07D7/00
Filed: 2000-07-05
Abstract: A method of generating documents and verifying their authenticity firstly requires controler access to a document creation system so that only authorised users can create documents. User data which identifies a user of the system is recorded, and verification data is generated from both the user data and data corresponding to documents generated using the system. Authentication data corresponding to the verification data is recorded, and the document is then printed with a machine readable portion containing the verification data. The machine readable portion is typically a two dimensional bar code or symbol. When the document is presented, the verification data is read from it, for example by optical scanning, and compared with retrieved authentication data to indicate whether or not the document is authentic.
Patent GB-2388405-A (GB)
Title: Counterbalanced rotor seal
Inventor: BLACK JAMES
IPC: F01C19/02
Filed: 2002-02-20
Abstract: A sealing device 40 for a rotor 20 of a rotary engine having a centre of rotation and a peripheral surface. The sealing device 40 comprises at least one sealing member 46 provided at the peripheral surface, and a seal retraction means adapted to urge each sealing member 46 substantially towards the centre of rotation when the rotor (20, Fig 1) is rotating, counteracting the tendency of the seal 46 to move outwards due to the centrifugal force generated when the rotor (20, Fig 1) is rotating. Also disclosed is an engine speed limiting device that operates by allowing the passage of fuel between the seal 46 and the housing 12 while the seal 46 is being urged towards the centre of rotation.
Patent GB-2377473-A (GB)
Title: Aspirating device for the combustion air in an i.c. engine, eg in a manually operated tool
Inventor: LINSBAUER PETER
IPC: F02B63/02
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: An aspirating device 1 for the combustion air 2 in an internal combustion engine 3 in a manually operated tool 4 has a filter housing 5 with an air filter 6 to clean the combustion air 2. The clean chamber of the air filter 6 is connected fluidly to a carburettor 7 in the internal combustion engine 3. To collect large dust loads in the combustion air 2 aspirated, a centrifugal separator 13 is fitted upstream of the filter housing 5 in such a manner that a central core flow 14 in the centrifugal separator 13 with low particle density 15 is fed into the filter 6. Inside the centrifugal separator 13, a peripheral flow 16 surrounding the core flow 14 with a heavy dust load is removed via the intake side 11 of a fan 12, in particular a rear-bladed cooling fan 19 in the internal combustion engine 3. The centrifugal separator may be an axial cyclone (20, fig.3) into which air is blown by a radial fan (12).
Patent GB-2390005-A (GB)
Title: Screening Apparatus
Inventor: ZANKER JOHANNES MARTIN
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A screening device 1 for use in scanning objects for security checking or medical observation includes an X-ray source 4 providing two beams 6, 8 for projection at the object, a linear sensor array 10, 12 being provided for each beam whereby an intensity map and a motion map is generated to provide a data set from which a 3D image can be generated and viewed.
Patent GB-2389775-A (GB)
Title: A gutter cleaner
Inventor: PUGH JOHN
IPC: E04D13/076
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A device for cleaning gutters on the exterior of buildings comprises a solid block, preferably made of plastic which is caused to slide within the interior of the gutter, preferably by a mechanical pulley system which is made out of metal, plastic and cords or ropes. The metal components of the mechanical pulley system are ideally made out of stainless steel to prevent rusting.
Patent GB-2379076-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for composing a song
Inventor: CLIFF DAVID TREVOR
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for applying evolutionary programming to songs are disclosed. Songs are stored in a programmed processor and are defined by a song template comprising at least one track comprising a sequence of measures and a plurality of audio samples allocated to each track. At least two songs are played to an audience, which responds indicating the popularity of each song. A less popular song is selected and a new song composed by applying one or more rules to the template of the selected song. The unpopular dongs thereby acquire more of the characteristics of the popular songs, and may become more popular as a result. Applications include concert halls, radio programmes and nightclubs, where the dancefloor may be monitored to gauge the popularity of a song. Data storage means containing recordings of songs created by this process are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2393178-A (GB)
Title: Water purifier
Inventor: CROSTON DAVID
IPC: C02F1/14
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: A water purification system includes first and second canisters 10, 12 coupled together by a conduit 14. The first canister is provided with a heating means which may be an optical lens 18 or a mirror which includes a heat conductive element 15. Impure water can be placed in the first canister 10 and heated by the sun's energy focussed onto the heat conductive element by the lens or mirror. The water vapour is contained beneath a diaphragm 13 in the first chamber and is collected by the conduit 14 and then condensed into the second canister as purified water. The second canister may be formed of terracotta clay, with the internal surfaces being glazed. The second canister may be provided with a cooling device such as cooling fins 24 disposed circumferentially round the outside of the canister 12 and extending upwardly. The device may be used in circumstances where natural disasters have occurred leading to a breakdown in conventional supplies of clean water.
Patent GB-2379860-A (GB)
Title: Shock absorbing sports or motorcycle glove
Inventor: HOCHMUTH PETER
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A sports or motorcycle glove has an external covering on the back part <B>2</B> with a padding layer <B>5</B> comprising elastomer which is resiliently compressible so as to absorb impacts and has a non-slip surface owing to the nature of the material, the elastomer being a thermoplastic synthetic elastomer in which soft elastomer components are bound in hard plastics components in the manner of a block polymer. The block polymer may be of the S-EB-S type, where the molecules of the two polystyrene end blocks are chemically bound to a polyethylene/ polybutylene middle block. The padding can form external profiling <B>6</B>, which may comprise several spaced apart individual surface pieces <B>7</B> or may be injection moulded in one piece.
Patent GB-2384351-A (GB)
Title: A system for secure printing at a public printer
Inventor: PARRY TRAVIS J
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a system and method for secure printing. In one arrangement, the system and method pertain to receiving a document to be printed, determining that the document cannot be printed in its present form (700), transmitting the document to a computing device 106 (712), and receiving a print ready version of the document from the computing device (714). In another arrangement, the system and method pertain to receiving a protected document from a printing device 106 (808), (eg a portable computer or PDA) unprotecting the document (812), and transmitting the unprotected document back to the printing device so that the printing device can generate a hard copy of the document (818).
Patent GB-2396595-A (GB)
Title: A secondary payload satellite
Inventor: PARKINSON ROBERT CHARLES
IPC: B64G1/10
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A secondary payload satellite 10 for attachment to a launch vehicle, the satellite 10 carrying an onboard propulsion system comprising a thruster 7, has a central box structure compartment 1, and a plurality of outer box structure compartments 2, 3 containing propellant tanks 6 of the propulsion system which are in turn positioned above a plurality of launch vehicle attachment points/locations 4, 5. The proposed arrangement of the invention bridges mechanically, separate attachment points/locations of the launch vehicle, permitting the available mass and volume for the spacecraft 10 to be effectively increased relative to a microsatellite mounted on only one attachment point. Further, there may additionally be provided tie means to mechanically link the propulsion system to the structure enabling a structural load path to the satellite to be provided.
Patent GB-2398860-A (GB)
Title: Device for simulating the light profile of a television receiver
Inventor: KUTTNER RICHARD
IPC: G08B15/00
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A device (2) has a light output unit (4) comprising at least two different light sources producing light of different spectral ranges. A control system (10) has a separate channel for controlling each light source so that its brightness, flicker and the duration for which it is on result in the device emulating the output of a television receiver. Light profiles are stored in a memory (8) and are read by the control system (10) to control the output of the light output unit (4).
Patent GB-2388555-A (GB)
Title: Combination bicycle and exercise bicycle
Inventor: ROSSER GLYN DAVID
IPC: B62K13/00
Filed: 2003-03-05
Abstract: A bicycle accessory 10 for converting a bicycle into apparatus for providing exercise, wherein the accessory comprises a support to hold the bicycle upright, means 18 for providing additional exercise resistance to pedalling, and means for retrofitting the accessory to a standard bicycle. The accessory may be a luggage support carrier (Figure 1) which is adapted to swing from a first position above the rear wheel (Figure 1) to a second position, Figure 3, below the rear wheel where the carrier provides a stand for the bicycle to adopt an exercise mode. The accessory 10 may include a roller 18 for engaging the tyre 30 when in the second position to provide exercise resistance. The roller 18 may be integral with a dynamo so that exercising on the bicycle when the carrier is in the second position generates electrical power. The carrier 12 may include width adjustment means to select the width of the carrier. A monitor may be provided to monitor, for example, the work applied to the pedals when the carrier is in the second position.
Patent GB-2399134-A (GB)
Title: Handrail for trestle
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN ROBERT
IPC: E04G1/32
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A handrail for a trestle comprises a steel box section frame for attaching to a leg of a trestle, a handrail support which fits within the box section frame and has holes for attaching the handrail and a handrail for fitting to the handrail support. In use the box section frame is welded to the leg of a steel trestle, the handrail support is inserted in the box section frame and the handrail is inserted and clipped in the handrail support.
Patent GB-2402300-A (GB)
Title: Antenna selection at WLAN cell sites
Inventor: RANSOME PETER DAVID
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: A communications network comprises two or more cell sites for communication with wireless terminals. At least one of the cell sites has multiple receive antennas. A central site has one or more interface controllers and a switch system through which the controllers are connected to the cell sites. For each controller in communication with a wireless terminal, a cell site is selected for reception of signals from the terminal, and for each selected cell site having more than one receive antenna, an antenna within the site is selected for reception from the terminal. Embodiment describes use within a wireless local area network (WLAN). The use of diversity techniques (macro and micro) is also described.
Patent GB-2385204-A (GB)
Title: Minimum frequency shift telescoping antenna
Inventor: CHEN LI
IPC: H01Q9/36
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A telescoping antenna (102) has a mast element (200) with first and second ends (204,222), the first end (204) being mounted on a cellular telephone housing (206) and establishing electrical connection with signal processing circuitry (210) within the cellular telephone (208). The telescoping antenna (102) also has a cylindrical radiating element (202) that slidably engages the mast element (200). In a retracted or stowed position first ends (204, 212) of the mast element (200) and the cylindrical radiating element (202) are substantially adjacent, and second ends (222, 216) of the mast element (200) and the cylindrical radiating element (202) are also substantially adjacent. A loading coil (214) has a first end (218) permanently connected to the second end (216) of the cylindrical radiating element (202) and has a second end (220) engageable with the second end (222) of the mast element (200). The loading coil (214) engages the mast element (200) when the antenna (102) is in the deployed position. The antenna (102) provides a substantially constant frequency of operation in both an extended and retracted orientation.
Patent GB-2385554-A (GB)
Title: Method for making a corrugation-free foam
Inventor: MYER WAYNE J
IPC: B29C48/90
Filed: 1999-10-28
Abstract: A method is disclosed for extruding a corrugation-free polystyrene foam with a blowing agent blend including carbon dioxide by extruding the extrudate through an annular die opening 38 so that it contacts a choke ring inner surface 31. A foam made by the method will have no visible corrugations and an average cell size of 0.20mm to 0.35mm and, preferably, less than 0.30mm. The blowing agent is a blend of carbon dioxide and at least one of fully hydrogenated hydrocarbon blowing agents, partially fluorinated blowing agent and blends thereof.
Patent GB-2391102-A (GB)
Title: Folding Panel Display
Inventor: MURPHY STEPHEN
IPC: G09F27/00
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: This invention relates to an advertising device (10) comprising a body (12) and a display screen (14) coupled to the body (12), the display screen (14) being moveable between a retracted first configuration and an extended second configuration. The second configuration enables advertising information displayed on the screen (14) to be visible to a viewer. The advertising device (10) may be connected to a roof of a vehicle with the advertising information being displayed on the display screen (14) connected to a DVD player. Optionally the display screen (14) may carry a transparent cover adapted to receive advertisement bearing cards.
Patent GB-2396711-A (GB)
Title: Memory controller with programmable timing and control registers for data transfers which have a distinct sequence of phases.
Inventor: JAMESON NEIL ANDREW
IPC: G11C7/10
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a memory controller and method for controlling transfers to or from a memory device of a type where each transfer comprises a sequence of distinct phases the sequence of phases being dependent on the type of transfer. In a preferred embodiment, the memory device is a NAND flash memory device. The memory controller comprises an interface operable to couple the memory controller with the memory device, a number of programmable timing registers programmable to store timing information appropriate for the memory device whose transfers are to be controlled by the memory controller, and a number of programmable control registers which, prior to each transfer, are programmable to define the actual sequence of distinct phases to be performed for that transfer and one or more control values for that transfer. A sequence generator is then used to generate each transfer dependent on the contents of the number of programmable timing registers and the number of programmable control registers, and to output each transfer via the memory device interface. The sequence generator may comprise a state machine and the controller could be operable to control a plurality of memory devices, which could be of different types.
Patent GB-2404416-A (GB)
Title: Securing device having bypass interface
Inventor: LING RENNY TSE-HAW
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A device to secure an electronic device 1 such as a laptop computer against theft comprises an element 20 which attaches to a connector port 10 of the device and has a bypass interface 29 which replicates the port to allow the port to be used while the device is attached. A locking member 30 locates over a fastener 24 of the element 20 so as to prevent release of the element 20 and to attach a security cable 40 to the device. The cable 40 attaches attaches to a fixed mounting. The locking member is shown as a permutation lock but key-operated and padlock-fastening arrangements are disclosed.
Patent GB-2389449-A (GB)
Title: Battery Case with edge seal
Inventor: CHEIKY MICHAEL
IPC: H01M50/103
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: A battery case (110) for a battery containing swellable cellulose separators including case members (112, 114) having opposed undulating mating surfaces (130, 132) and a rim and groove sized to space the surfaces a predetermined distance apart to form a gripping channel such that the outer portion of a stack of dry separators occupies at least 80% but no more than 98% of said channel. On injecting liquid electrolyte into the case, the separators swell and are securely gripped by said undulations and mating surface.
Patent GB-2402889-A (GB)
Title: Press station with adjustable, various path features
Inventor: STEWART JONATHAN M
IPC: A63B21/062
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: An exercise apparatus for performing press exercises comprises a first and second press arm 108, 110 each having a distal end 304 and a proximal end pivotally coupled to a frame. The pivotal axes of the press arms are such that rotation of the press arms results in the distal ends 304 scribing opposed, outwardly actuate paths 300A,B which correspond to the natural inward motion of a user's arms in going from a retracted position to an extended position. Also disclosed is an mechanism (152 Figure 3) to adjust the path which the press arms scribe 302A,B. Further disclosed is a mechanism (202 Figures 4 and 5) for adjusting the position of a rest position assembly (120).
Patent GB-2406236-A (GB)
Title: An integrated differential RF amplifier with a transformer in the source or drain circuits
Inventor: VICE MICHAEL W
IPC: H03F3/195
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A differential amplifier (10) employs mutually coupled inductors (T1) to provide desired levels of inductance in a substantially smaller form factor in comparison to individual inductor components. Mutually coupled inductors according to the present teachings may also be used to increase common mode rejection in a differential amplifier (10).