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Patent GB-2358085-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a capacitor with crystalline tantalum oxide nitride TaON dielectric layer by LPCVD
Inventor: LEE KEE JEUNG
IPC: H01G4/33
Filed: 2000-06-29
Abstract: A capacitor is manufactured by forming lower electrode (40) on substrate, performing surface treatment process to prevent accumulation of natural oxide on surface of lower electrode (40), depositing amorphous TaON layer (43, Fig. 2B) in a low pressure chemical vapour deposition (LPCVD) chamber on surface-treated lower electrode (40) by reaction of Ta vapour, O<SB>2</SB> gas and NH<SB>3</SB> gas, crystallising the amorphous TaON layer to form layer (43a), and depositing upper electrode (45). The LPCVD chamber has shower heads injecting the reactants into the chamber at a temperature of 300 to 600{C and pressure of 0.1 to 10 Torr. The surface-treatment process may involve cleaning using an HF compound and/or thermal treatment under an NH<SB>3</SB> gas atmosphere in a rapid thermal process. The chamber may have two injector heads, with Ta vapour and O<SB>2</SB> gas injected from one wall of the chamber (202, Fig. 4), and NH<SB>3</SB> gas injected from an opposite wall (204, Fig. 4) to produce counter-flow between the reaction gases. Alternatively, these gases may be injected in a parabola form from inlets (302, 304, Fig. 5).
Patent GB-2349557-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for cancelling echo originating from a mobile terminal
Inventor: TRUMP TONU
IPC: H04M9/08
Filed: 1998-11-27
Abstract: A novel method and apparatus are disclosed for cancelling echoes originating from a digital mobile handset using an echo canceller (10) located in the network. The method and apparatus thus solve a practical echo problem that many mobile telephone operators have long been faced with. The method includes an algorithm that differs significantly from a conventional network echo canceller algorithm, because of the following basic considerations that influenced a solution to the echo problem: (1) the algorithm should not worsen speech quality for digital mobiles that do not generate echoes (30); and (2) the echo path is non-linear due to two speech coder/decoder pairs in the echo path and a low echo level (38).
Patent GB-2364682-A (GB)
Title: Cover for a container such as a can
Inventor: CROSS KAREN ANGELA
IPC: B65D17/00
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: A container 11 with a dispensing aperture 14, typically a ring-pull can, has a cover 15 surrounding at least a portion of the end surface of the container adjacent the dispensing aperture and a portion of the cylindrical surface of the container. The cover may be applied to the container when the container is opened to provide a clean surface for a person drinking from the container, or the cover may removed from the container when the container is opened to expose the clean surface of the container. The cover 15 may be of vacuum formed plastics and may comprise two layers the outer of which may be removed to leave the inner layer exposed in a clean condition.
Patent GB-2352445-A (GB)
Title: Freight container doors
Inventor: ALESSIO PAOLO
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2000-07-27
Abstract: A freight container (1) has a structure (8) defining a front door opening (6) having two posts (24, 23) to which are hinged respectively a first and a second wing (9, 10) asymmetrical with respect to each other. The first wing (9) is L-shaped and has a bottom portion (12), which is integral with a top portion (13), is of a width substantially equal to the distance between the posts (24, 23), in turn has a frame (14) and an unloading hatch (11) hinged horizontally to the frame (14), and is closed by respective bolts (36, 38) to at least one (23) of the posts.
Patent GB-2359390-A (GB)
Title: System for property transactions
Inventor: ONG POH LIM
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-08-11
Abstract: The system provides a method for facilitating transfer of property, in particular real estate, from a seller to a buyer, including obtaining seller information including the particulars of the property to be transferred, and storing the seller information on a computer database. At the direction of the buyer, the seller information is accessed from the computer database to determine the suitability of the property to be transferred. The method also involves transferring the property if suitable. The seller information includes personal particulars, address of property, selling price, valuation price, property type, orientation, condition, age, and floor area.
Patent GB-2354176-A (GB)
Title: A golfing aid
Inventor: BROWN LEN TREVOR
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 1999-06-10
Abstract: The invention provides a golf aid (10) comprising a rectangular tubular frame (11) having a horizontal cross bar (12) which is suitably supported at each end on the remainder of the frame (11). The frame (11) is provided with a support frame, in the form of vertical legs (14) at an angle to the frame (11) and having rearwardly extending feet (16) which imparts stability to the golf aid. Bracing struts (18) extend between the vertical legs and the horizontal feet (16). Extending from the frame are protruding elements, in the form of horizontally protruding arms (38) protruding from the bar (12), and laterally and upwardly protruding arms (39 and 40) protruding from the frame (11). At the centre of the bar (12) there is a slot designated (20). The central part (22) of the slot (20) is relatively narrow when compared with the two tapered end sections of the slot (20) which end sections are designated (24).
Patent GB-2359299-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum feeder for imaging device
Inventor: BURNS ROLAND JOHN
IPC: B65H5/12
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A feeder system (Fig. 1) has a vacuum head 8 connected to a shaft 4 via a beam 2 so that it is rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the shaft. The head is moved by a driver and is also movable parallel to the axis. The media is moved from an input region 12 to an imaging region 16 and then onto an output region 14. The vacuum is provided by a vacuum system which may include a bellows and an exhaust valve with a toggle activator switch. Also provided is a feeder system with input and output vacuum heads 44,46 connected to a beam 30. A driver and two rocker arms 32,34 cause the beam to move in an arcing movement so that the input head moves between input region 48 and an imaging region 50 and the output head moves between the imaging region and an output region 52.
Patent GB-2372080-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuation systems
Inventor: HARRIES DAVID ANTHONY
IPC: F16D48/02
Filed: 2001-02-12
Abstract: A hydraulic actuation system for an automated transmission system including an active clutch (14, fig 1) includes; a hydraulic clutch actuator (22, fig 1) controlling the engagement of the clutch; first and second gear engagement actuators 114, 115 for controlling the selection and engagement of a selected gear ratio; a source 275 of pressurised hydraulic fluid; a hydraulic fluid reservoir 278; a clutch control valve 120; and a changeover valve 300 situated between the gear engagement control valve 146 and the first and second gear engagement actuators 114, 115.
Patent GB-2368063-A (GB)
Title: 3-Aryl-5-substituted-3H-benzofuran-2-one derivatives and their use as stabilizers of organic material against degradation by light, oxygen or heat
Inventor: JEGANATHAN SURULIAPPA GOWPER
IPC: C07D307/83
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: Novel compounds of the formula V or VI <EMI ID=1.1 HE=86 WI=96 LX=599 LY=647 TI=CF> <PC>wherein<BR> R<SB>4</SB> is -(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>s</SB>-COR'<SB>15</SB> or -CH(CH<SB>3</SB>)-COR<SB>15</SB> or -C<SB>t</SB>H<SB>2t</SB>-COR<SB>15</SB>, wherein C<SB>t</SB>H<SB>2t</SB> is a straight chain or branched alkylene moiety; or R<SB>4</SB> is -O-(C<SB>v</SB>H<SB>2v</SB>)-COR<SB>15</SB>; -O-(CH<SB>2</SB>)<SB>q</SB>-OR<SB>32</SB>;<BR> -OCH<SB>2</SB>-CH(OH)-CH<SB>2</SB>-R<SB>15</SB>; or -OCH<SB>2</SB>-CH(OH)-CH<SB>2</SB>-OR<SB>32</SB>;<BR> R'<SB>7</SB> is C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl and R'<SB>8</SB> is hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl; and the remaining residues are as defined in claim 1 (and further remaining residues are as defined in GB 2343007), can be used as additives, for example as dye stabilizer, as scavengers for oxidised developers, or as an antioxidant or stabilizer for organic materials against degradation by light, oxygen and/or heat.
Patent GB-2367129-A (GB)
Title: Toroidal receiver for NMR MWD
Inventor: WISLER MACMILLAN MORGAN
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: An NMR apparatus includes permanent magnets 20, 21 oppositely polarized in the axial direction to produce a nearly radial static magnetic field in a toroidal examination region within the rock formation 50 surrounding the wellbore. A first coil 31 is wound around a cylindrical annulus core 30 coaxial with the magnets, the core including high magnetic permeability material. The first coil produces pulsed RF magnetic fields oriented parallel to the axis 16 of the apparatus and picks up one component of the spin-echo signals of the precessing nucleii. A second coil 32 toroidally wound around the same cylindrical annulus core in the form of a torus with windings in planes parallel to the axis of the apparatus detects a second component of the spin-echo signals. A third coil 41 is spaced apart from the first coil and has a geometry similar to that of the second coil. An electrically conducting collar 12 shields the third coil from the magnetic fields produced elsewhere in the apparatus. A processor combines the signals from the three coils to give spin-echo signals with improved signal-to-noise ratio.
Patent GB-2381110-A (GB)
Title: Hospital bed sensors
Inventor: HEATON JOHN RUSSELL
IPC: G08B21/22
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A system is provided which comprises at least one seat or bed unit 10 for occupancy by a user, a remote station 24 and a communication link 12 for data transmission between the seat or bed unit 10 and the remote station 24. The system may also use swipe card technology to record patient data.
Patent GB-2381457-A (GB)
Title: Dilatation catheter system
Inventor: DIAMANTOPOULOS LEONIDAS
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2001-10-31
Abstract: A dilatation catheter consists of a catheter body 1 comprising at least two expandable sections 2a, 2b capable of selective independent expansion to deliver stent(s) 3a, 3b to vascular site(s). The expandable sections 2a, 2b may be adjacent or remote from one another. Where a considerable length of vascular tissue is stenosed, a stent delivery catheter may be selected which has a number of adjacent expandable sections 2a, 2b, each carrying a stent 3a, 3b. The catheter may be inserted into the vascular tissue and the expandable section with the stent most closely matched to the stenosed region may be expanded to place the stent, in a tailored fashion, into the vascular tissue. The surgeon can establish whether a sufficient length of tissue has been stented. If not, an additional second expandable section may be positioned in the appropriate unstented region, expanded and a stent delivered accordingly.
Patent GB-2375296-A (GB)
Title: Overflow system for use in a bath, sink or the like
Inventor: DUNNETT ANDREW PETER
IPC: F16K31/363
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: An overflow system includes a sensing means, such as a float (14), for sensing the overflow condition of a receptacle and a water supply valve (65), where the supply valve is hydraulically controllable via a control port (68) and a control valve (59). In use, the control valve responds to the sensing means so that in an overflow condition the control valve opens and the pressure of the water supply is applied to the supply valve, via the control port, to close the supply valve. The system may further include a manual resetting element (88), for changing the system back to an initial state.
Patent GB-2370764-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle floor mat with advertising surface
Inventor: BATEMAN CHRISTOPHER ROGER
IPC: B60N3/04
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A method of advertising and an advertising medium 10 comprises a mat base 11 incorporating a fabric surface 12 covering at least a part of the uppermost-in-use surface and which accepts a printed image. Preferably the mat is shaped to fit the well of a taxi cab rear seating compartment and fits under metal strips provided to hold the original floor covering. Preferably the mat has a flexible nitrile rubber base 11 and a fabric surface 12 of very thin micro-knitted polyester onto which the image of the advertisement is printed. The fabric surface may be secured to the rubber base using an adhesive and/or a vulcanising process. Advantageously advertisers are able to place their product images in front of potential customers whilst travelling on public transport vehicles.
Patent GB-2369655-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen peroxide based propulsion system
Inventor: TILSTON JOHN RONALD
IPC: B64C39/00
Filed: 2000-07-26
Abstract: A micro air vehicle comprising fuel tank connected to a region adapted to decompose hydrogen peroxide, and a nozzle adapted to exit the decomposition products of hydrogen peroxide to provide thrust. Preferably provide a hydrocarbon fuel is used to consume oxygen from the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide. Also an engine comprising a tank adapted to contain hydrogen peroxide, a decomposition region/chamber suitable for decomposing hydrogen peroxide, a nozzle to accelerate the resulting decomposition products, and a turbofan located downstream of the exit of said nozzle, and located within a duct so as to provide propulsive thrust.
Patent GB-2387604-A (GB)
Title: Polish composition
Inventor: LARDNER CAROL R
IPC: C09G1/14
Filed: 2002-03-12
Abstract: Polish compositions may be used on undamaged and damaged items in order to (a) generate a polished appearance; (b) generate a protective layer on the surface of the item and (c) visually reduce/eliminate damage marks caused, for example, by scratching or by exposure to water or sunlight. The polish contains: <SL> <LI>(a) 45 - 65 % boiled linseed oil; <LI>(b) 30 - 50 % turpentine; <LI>(c) 3 - 5 % cider vinegar; and <LI>(d) 0 - 2 % malt vinegar. </SL> The composition may be used on wood, stone, plastic, polished or unpolished surfaces, cane or wicker. The composition may be diluted with water prior to use.
Patent GB-2390701-A (GB)
Title: Digital certificate Management with smart card storage
Inventor: PATERSON WALTER
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: A digital certificate management system contained within a single system unit, comprising the necessary hardware and software to enable the end-to-end generation, storage and deployment of digital signature, encryption and digital certificate technology, which can be deployed within a Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) or security application framework. The unit stores the certificates onto secure tokens e.g. smart cards.
Patent GB-2371680-A (GB)
Title: Clamping heat sinks to circuit boards over processors
Inventor: BOOKHARDT GARY L
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2000-10-16
Abstract: A heat sink (18) may be spring strapped onto a socketed processor (11) using clips (10) that engage the spring strap (20) and that are pre-positioned on the circuit board (14). The clips (10) may be C-shaped and may include an upper spring arm portion (34), a vertical portion (32), and a base (30) which may be surface mounted to the circuit board (14). The upper spring arm (34) of the C-shaped clip (10) then releasably engages the spring strap (20) to clamp the heat sink (18) firmly onto the socketed processor (11).
Patent GB-2388213-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to task dispatch in priority pre-emptive real-time operating systems
Inventor: LAKE DAVID
IPC: G06F9/48
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A method, computing device, operating system and configuration tool for optimising or at least improving task dispatch in a priority pre-emptive real-time context are disclosed. Tasks making up an operating system are categorised into various classes in accordance with various task attributes, such as need to save floating point context, need to save digital signal processor context and the like. Each class contains only tasks having a unique combination of attributes. An individual subdispatcher function is then generated for each class, the subdispatcher function being adapted to handle tasks within that class with high efficiency. In this way, unnecessary saving and loading of contexts is reduced, and operating efficiency is improved.
Patent GB-2388722-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring the operation of a fluorescent lamp
Inventor: BEESLEY RICHARD
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 2002-05-14
Abstract: The operating conditions of a fluorescent lamp 12, supplied from a DC supply 14 through a DC inverter 16 and transformer 18, are monitored by sensing the voltage phase difference across a reactive impedance, e.g. capacitor 20, in series with the lamp 12. Two taps 24, 26 are provided either side of the capacitor 20, which control transistors 30a, 30b of switching circuits 28. The switching circuits 28 change state at zero crossings of the tapped voltages, which are separated by a known time difference (tp1, tp2 fig.3) in normal operation. A microprocessor 42 can be programmed to discriminate between normal and abnormal operation when the expected time difference (tp1, tp2 fig.3) is not observed. Additionally, the microprocessor may make other measurements, such as the frequency of the supply voltage, to determine which of the lamp or power supply is faulty.
Patent GB-2390836-A (GB)
Title: Stair chair
Inventor: BEDAIWI FADI
IPC: B62B5/02
Filed: 2002-07-17
Abstract: A stair chair comprises a chassis 13 with an adjustable back support 3. A pair of X-shaped rollers 5 supports the chair on stairs, the rear one engaging with a curved brake 9, so that high friction ends 8 of the roller rub on the brake 9 to slow the chair. The curved brake 9 is mounted with springs 10 to keep pressure on the frictional contact. A hinged door is mounted on each curved brake 9 and spring loaded to an open position inside the curve where it prevents the roller rotating in the direction for the chair to move down the stairs. A string 27 releases the door for downward movement. Wheels 18 are provided for the chair to travel on flat surfaces, the rear wheel is folded up for travel on stairs.
Patent GB-2377953-A (GB)
Title: Nested cylinders for locating downhole restrictions
Inventor: NANGLE MATTHEW
IPC: E21B47/09
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A downhole tool 11 for locating restrictions in boreholes comprises two or more bodies 24, 28, 44 located on an elongate support, such as a wireline 26, extending from the surface. Each body is of greater diameter than the one below and at least one is mounted movably with respect to the wireline so that on engaging with a restriction 18 in the borehole 22 it is supported and the weight on the wireline is reduced, indicating to the surface controller that a restriction has been located. The tool continues to run downhole and the narrower bodies progressively detect restrictions, such as scale, extending further into the bore. The locations of the restrictions are verified by detecting the increase in weight on the wireline as the tool is withdrawn. The bodies may incorporate channels 36, 46 to reduce drag and may be locked together by shear pins 66 which are broken by an impactor unit 62 once a restriction is encountered. The bodies may comprise a central shaft (A, figure 3) and a ring (B, figure 3) defining the diameter.
Patent GB-2379876-A (GB)
Title: Foodstuff containing vitamin E, vitamin C and a carotenoid
Inventor: HEATON PAUL RICHARD
IPC: A23K1/16
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A foodstuff containing Vitamin E, Vitamin C and a carotenoid for reducing nucleic acid damage in a companion animal. Also a method of reducing nucleic acid damage in a companion animal, the method comprising administering a foodstuff containing Vitamin E, Vitamin C and a carotenoid to a companion animal. The components are administered simultaneously, separately or sequentially. Preferably, the foodstuff additionally contains taurine. More preferably, the carotenoid is one or more of   b  -carotene, lutein or lycopene.
Patent GB-2393072-A (GB)
Title: Wireless physiological monitoring system
Inventor: CAMERON ANGUS JAMES
IPC: G16H40/67
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: The invention relates to a system for monitoring a patient's physiological signals and associated devices. Signals are transmitted wirelessly between the battery powered data acquisition subsystem (which also stores the data for later transmission if the wireless link is unavailable) and the host system which has a standard Microsoft Windows Graphical User Interface. The system also allows transmission of control signals from the host system to the data acquisition sub-system. Bluetooth technology, utilised for the digital transmission and encryption of data, will also form the foundation for the automatic detection of host proposed for the system. It has application in ambulatory or static studies in hospitals, clinics or elsewhere, providing wireless connectivity of medical devices allowing systems to be configured and located to suit patients and care staff. Embodiments detail a urine flowmeter, a urodynamics system, a gastro-intestinal motility system and an ano-rectal manometry system.
Patent GB-2382587-A (GB)
Title: Reducing haze in heavy base oil by fractioning and hydroisomerisation
Inventor: CHEVRON U S A INC
IPC: C10G45/64
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: The process relates to producing a low haze heavy base oil comprising, providing a heavy waxy feed stream; separating the feed stream into heavy and light fractions, and hydroisomerising the light fraction. In one embodiment, syngas reacts in zone 10 under Fischer-Tropsch conditions to produce condensate 12 and waxy feed 14. Feed 14 is separated by atmospheric distillation into a heavy fraction and a light fraction. The first heavy fraction is separated by vacuum distillation in zone 22 into second light and heavy fractions. The second heavy fraction is separated by deep cut distillation into third heavy and light fractions. The light fraction is then hydroisomerised at 34 to produce a low haze bright stock 36.
Patent GB-2394344-A (GB)
Title: Alarm arrangement for use with a mobile phone
Inventor: MAIER KLAUS DIETER
IPC: H04M1/72421
Filed: 2002-10-19
Abstract: An alarm arrangement for use with a mobile phone 20, comprising means 12A,12B for mounting the mobile phone to the device, a controller 15 and a electro-magnetic actuator 16 for pressing a key 22 on said mobile phone. The device is connected to a sensing device 11 and is arranged to receive alarm signals therefrom. The alarm signals are processed by the controller which instructs the electro-magnetic actuator to press a key on the mobile phone, whereupon the phone dials a stored number and sends an alarm message to a remote location via the phone network. The message may be an audio recording or an SMS message and may include information regarding the alarm condition. The arrangement may be such that the transmission of information is repeated, and the signal used to locate the mobile phone.
Patent GB-2395618-A (GB)
Title: Multi-port network unit in a cascade system
Inventor: O'NEILL EUGENE
IPC: H04L45/02
Filed: 2003-01-02
Abstract: A multi-port network unit for use in a cascade system of network units sends from a cascade port (10, 11, 12, 13) a packet including a special header having a source port ID, a destination port ID and a 'destination port known' field. The port IDs identify both a unit and a port within a unit. A routing database 22 is set up, optionally by a discovery protocol, in terms of ports and either destination units (within the cascade) or source units (within the cascade). The database 22 includes a mesh table, indicating from which cascade port a packet with a known destination port ID should be forwarded, without needing a fresh look-up. The database 22 also includes a multicast exclusion table which allows ingress of packets with source unit IDs matched to an ingress port. The scheme allows a general mesh type of cascade while dynamically preventing closed loops.