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Patent GB-2361381-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining information and transaction co-ordination across differentiated media types via multiple end-to-end persistent links
Inventor: ROSS GORDON
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2000-04-12
Abstract: With the ubiquity of information now available, and a multitude of channels for distribution, attention can shift from the creation and distribution of information content to its co-ordination. A paradigm shift can take place whereby computing power is used to address needs of end users, for information to be displayed how they want, when they want, where they want, in such a manner that the same information does not appear twice unless requested. In this manner information duplication and overload are avoided. The methods described here show how with the insertion of additional computing power in the information distribution process it is possible to manage, maintain and co-ordinate the different information streams. By adding a degree of co-ordination in the user interfaces across diverse media types interactivity is improved still further. The benefits of such information, transaction and interaction co-ordination to end-users are both obvious and significant.
Patent GB-2361726-A (GB)
Title: Coiled tubing line deployment system
Inventor: COLLIE GRAEME JOHN
IPC: E21B33/043
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A horizontal Christmas tree is adapted for ESP/HSP or downhole sensor deployment by a coiled tubing hanger 38 received in the tubing hanger 12. Coiled tubing 40 suspends downhole equipment such as ESP 60, and carries power/signal lines. These lines are connected to an external line 58 via a transition connector 46 in a tubing access plug 44 provided in an internal tree cap 32. A debris cap 50 is provided with a further connector 52. Self orientating wet mate connectors 48, 54, 56 are provided between the connectors 46, 52 and external line 58. The coiled tubing hanger and/or tubing hanger may be provided with flow by flutes or holes (78, 80 figures 4 and 5) sealable by a separate adapter plug (88, Fig 5) above the coiled tubing hanger. Flow test procedures are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2351642-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for variable rate delivery of bait
Inventor: JONES ALAN DAVID
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2000-05-22
Abstract: Apparatus comprising a bait container (2) attachable to a fishing line, has a wall (3) of the container formed with one or more apertures (4) through which bait can exit, and adjustable means (12) by which the effective size of the aperture, or at least some of the apertures, can be varied to increase or decrease the rate of delivery of bait from the container. In a cylindrical form of the container the adjustable means comprises a rotatable shutter (12) of complementary cylindrical shape in the container having an aperture or apertures (18) movable by rotation of the shutter into and out of register with the aperture or apertures in the cylindrical wall of the container. An end wall (5) of the container may also have an aperture or apertures (6) of variable effective size. An opposite end of the container (11) has a closure cap 8 formed with one or more apertures (11) for flowing water to enter into the container and encourage bait to exit from the container. A ballast weight (13) at the container stabilises the apparatus in water and keeps it submerged.
Patent GB-2350060-A (GB)
Title: Nucleic acid delivery
Inventor: HARO ANA MARIA ROLLAN
IPC: A61K48/00
Filed: 1999-07-30
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for delivering a nucleic acid to a target site in an organism, comprising the steps of: a) loading a red blood cell with a nucleic acid; b) introducing into the organism the red blood cell loaded with the nucleic acid; and c) causing the nucleic acid to be released from the red blood cell at the target site in the organism.
Patent GB-2354569-A (GB)
Title: Tap cover
Inventor: BROWNING ALAN
IPC: F16L59/16
Filed: 2000-08-18
Abstract: A tap cover (2), for use with a tap (4) having a body component (6) and an operating component (8), comprises a member (10) of thermal insulation material having a cavity (18) therein for receiving the body component (6) of the tap and substantially conforming to an external contour of the body component (6) of the tap. The member (10) comprises at least two at least partially separable portions (20, 22) securable in engagement around the body component (6) of the tap. A cap member (42) may be located over the operating component (8) of the tap and suitably frictionally engaging a portion (12) of the member (10). The cap member (42) may be visually identifiable, such as by being brightly coloured and/or luminous and/or fluorescent and/or reflective.
Patent GB-2367385-A (GB)
Title: Clock
Inventor: ROWE WILLIAM
IPC: G04G9/00
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: A clock has a first region 3 of gradually changing visual characteristics e.g. colour or hue and a second region 4 in which the visual characteristics can be changed over time so that the time can be indicated where the visual characteristics match e.g. at point 6. Preferably, a time scale 5 is also provided. The clock can also indicate e.g. the lunar cycle or have a global positioning device so that the time can be adjusted automatically. The clock can be circular, as shown or linear (Figs 5-8). It can be mechanical with a bevel which rotates or be part of a display e.g. on a computer. In the later case, the clock, or each colour can be linked to a piece of software or a web page to open them when clicked on.
Patent GB-2371378-A (GB)
Title: Object oriented control system
Inventor: ANDERSSON JOHAN
IPC: G05B15/02
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: A method and arrangements in a computerised system for control operations is disclosed. The computerised system is adapted for processing data associated with real world entities based on objects representing the real world entities. In the method at least one formal instance is created, the at least one formal instance containing information regarding instantiation of at least one object. At least one formal instance is associated with one or more formal instances or groups of formal instances based on information of the type of said at least one object or the at least one formal instance.
Patent GB-2370292-A (GB)
Title: Architectural feature for a building
Inventor: WHITEHEAD JOHN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A method of making an architectural feature (1) for a building, the method including the steps of fabricating a support structure (2) from one or more metal components, and cloaking a portion of the support structure which in subsequent use on the building is visible, with a covering (3), the covering (3) being finished to provide a required decorative effect to match other portions of the building.
Patent GB-2371018-A (GB)
Title: A casing for a portable communication device
Inventor: HUTCHISON MARK
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: The invention relates to casings for portable communication devices and light guides (14) for such devices. The casing has a light guide (14) for overlaying a display (25) located in the display region (4) to deliver front lighting to the display (25) and extending across the input region (5), the light guide (14) providing a recess in the input region (5) for operation of a key of the key arrangement (6).
Patent GB-2361432-A (GB)
Title: Longitudinally flexible stent having triangular cells
Inventor: PINCHASIK GREGORY
IPC: A61M29/02
Filed: 2001-03-01
Abstract: An intravascular stent especially suited for implanting in curved arterial portions. The stent is formed of intertwined meander patterns (301, 312) forming triangular cells (320) to provide radial support and also longitudinal fledibility after expansion. Vertical meander pattern 301 may be in the form of odd (301o) and even (301e) versions which are 180{ out of phase with each other. Likewise, horizontal meander pattern (312) may be provided as odd (312o) and even (312e) versions. The bands of triangular cells may be interspersed with square cells (Fig 13; not shown).
Patent GB-2357854-A (GB)
Title: Detecting a malfunction of a gas concentration sensor system
Inventor: KAWASE TOMOO
IPC: F02D41/14
Filed: 1998-04-20
Abstract: The method detects malfunction in a gas concentration sensor system in which a voltage, which is varied during use according to the operating conditions of the sensor, is applied to the sensor and the sensor current is detected. Sensor current is measured, and the corresponding voltage Vp calculated. This voltage is compared with preset limiting voltages Vth1, Vthh1, and possibly Vthh2 if the sensor operates under lean burn conditions, and if one of the limiting voltages is exceeded, the voltage which is applied to the senor is set to a predetermined voltage. This voltage is determined to be at a level such that excess voltage or curent will not be applied to the sensor.
Patent GB-2374722-A (GB)
Title: Regenerative fuel cell with ph control
Inventor: MORRISEY PATRICK JOHN
IPC: H01M8/04
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for operating a regenerative fuel cell (RFC). The process involves circulating a first electrolyte (electrolyte 1) through the negative chamber of the cell and a second electrolyte (electrolyte 2) through the positive chamber of the cell. Electrolyte 1 contains sulfide during the discharge cycle of the cell. Electrolyte 2 contains bromine during the discharge cycle of the cell. Decreases in pH in the electrolyte are compensated by circulating a fraction of other electrolyte 1 or 2 through the positive chamber of an auxiliary cell 43. A fraction of electrolyte 2, which has been made free of bromine, is circulated in the negative chamber of the auxiliary cell.
Patent GB-2362862-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft propulsion apparatus including a two-speed transmission and a variable pitch propeller
Inventor: CARTER JR JAY W
IPC: B64D35/00
Filed: 2001-05-24
Abstract: An aircraft propulsion apparatus includes an engine 2, a two-speed transmission 3 and a propeller 4. The engine 2 may be a non-turbocharged reciprocating engine or a turbine engine, and the propeller 4 may be of the variable pitch type. During take-off and low altitude flight the two-speed transmission 3 enables a high rotation rate of the propeller 4, so that maximum static thrust can be generated. During high altitude flight the two-speed transmission 3 enables a reduced propeller 4 rotation rate, to achieve the best combined efficiency for the engine 2 and propeller 4. Gear ratios of the transmission 3 may be manually selected by a pilot or automatically changed by a propeller controller.
Patent GB-2364761-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic mixing valve
Inventor: REID WILLIAM
IPC: F16K11/04
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve for operation across a range of flow rates, comprises cold and hot feed ducts 130, 132, annular cold and hot inlet ports 140, 160 defined in part by a movable valve member 150, and a thermostatic actuator 165 coupled to the valve member via housing 167 and return springs 200, 220. At low flow rates, hot and cold water enters chamber 235 and becomes thoroughly mixed, check valves 230 remain closed, and the mixed water passes to outlet 245 via sensing chamber 225. At high flow rates, the water enters and is mixed as before but in this case the greater pressure drop across the check valves opens the check valves, allowing the mixed water to flow to the outlet 245 via the sensing chamber 125 and via an additional, by-pass route through the valves 230. The valves 230 may open at a certain pressure, or gradually, or sequentially, in response to a rise in pressure.
Patent GB-2380932-A (GB)
Title: Retractable clothers line cover
Inventor: CARRUTHERS ROBERT J
IPC: D06F53/00
Filed: 2001-10-15
Abstract: A retractable cover 3 for a clothes line 5 suspended between posts 1 is mounted by rings 11 on a wire 4 located above the line 5 by way of extensions 2 fitted over the tops of the main poles and secured by plates 8 or mounting poles (11 Fig 3).
Patent GB-2381220-A (GB)
Title: Gas treatment apparatus
Inventor: BALL WILLIAM FREDERICK
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: A gas treatment apparatus (1) for treating an exhaust gas stream from an internal combustion engine. The apparatus comprises of several compartments (2,4) within which treatments are to be performed on a gas stream passing through. The apparatus includes a central compartment (2) having a central axis for gas flow in one direction and an annular compartment (4) for gas flow in an opposite direction. The annular compartment substantially surrounds the central compartment in a generally concentric arrangement. The inlet (10) and outlet (16) from the apparatus are both radially directed and are characterised in that the inlet and outlet overlap (20) axially.
Patent GB-2371387-A (GB)
Title: Asset delivery system
Inventor: ROSS GAVIN HENRY
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: A delivery system for the delivery of audio-visual material (eg videos) or other digitally coded items via a a telecommunications network TN to remote user terminals CT has an asset server AS with access to a source ASD of such items, and has a conditional access system CAS. The conditional access system has access to a store ACD containing records defining permitted access to said items. When the asset server receives a request (R3) from a user terminal for an item, it sends to the conditional access system an enquiry message (R6) identifying the item requested and the origin of the request The conditional access system, upon receipt of the enquiry message, compares the message with the stored records to ascertain whether the enquiry message represents a request for access defined by a record as being permitted, and, if it does, to return a message of authorisation to the asset server. The asset server receives the message of authorisation (R10) and thereupon transmits the item to the user terminal. Each record in the conditional access system defiles a contact which may, for example, limit the customer to viewing an unlimited number of items for a specified period, to view an item once in a specified period, to watch a specified number of videos during a specified period. The contract can be limited to videos of a specific category or classification.
Patent GB-2384098-A (GB)
Title: A payment system
Inventor: DONNELLY ALAN
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2002-02-25
Abstract: A payment system comprises account details stored in a cellular network device such as a mobile telephone 100 for an account, wherein on connection of the cellular network device with a payment terminal 102 and on correct entry of a code such as a PIN 104 into the cellular device 100 , the cellular device 100 passes the account details to the payment terminal 102 for crediting or debiting the account. The account may be debited by the payment terminal 102, thereby permitting payment of goods and services with the cellular network device. The cellular device may have a subscriber identity module (SIM) card which stores the account details in encrypted form. The payment amount may be input on the cellular device 100 and transmitted to the payment terminal 102. The cellular device 100 may connect with the payment terminal 102 by being inserted into the payment terminal 102 and communicates with the payment terminal 102 through an electric connection. There is also disclosed a method of payment.
Patent GB-2393321-A (GB)
Title: Plasma generation
Inventor: BELLIDO-GONZALEZ VICTOR
IPC: C23C14/34
Filed: 2002-04-06
Abstract: The present invention is a magnetic generation means for a sputtering apparatus within which the cathode target material is more uniformly eroded due to the adaptable magnetic field. The assembly for generating the magnetic field for confining a plasma at a defined region of a target surface comprises a cathode 1 containing the target material 2, a first fixed magnetic means 6 and a second magnetic means (comprising magnetic devices 12, 14) which is movable with respect to the first magnetic means 6. The second magnetic means comprises a pair of magnetic devices 12, 14 each having at least 3 poles to generate a magnetic field across a surface of the target material 2. Each of the magnetic devices 12, 14 are pivotable about an axis to vary, as a function of time, the magnetic field at predetermined regions across the surface of the target material 2. Furthermore, ferromagnetic shunts (Fig. 3, 30) may be placed in regions between the magnetic configurations 12 and 14 and the target material 2. These act as compensators to shield areas of the target material 2 from the magnetic field and again help towards the uniform erosion of the target material.
Patent GB-2378559-A (GB)
Title: Gas detection and the automatic shut down of apparatus
Inventor: WHITE IAN STEPHEN
IPC: G08B21/14
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A safety system 150 and method that relate to the automatic shut down of at least a portion of apparatus, where the apparatus is used in hazardous areas. The apparatus can be, for example, a water heater 110 that is used in zone 1 and zone 2 classified areas where it is considered that gas (e.g. hydrocarbon gas) could be present. The system 150 includes a gas detector 152 that is used to detect the presence of gas above a certain limit which could be a percentage of a lower explosive limit. The gas detector 152 is coupled to one or more devices that are adapted to shut down at least a portion of the apparatus when gas is detected at the set limit.
Patent GB-2380261-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical gas sensor with doped diamond electrode
Inventor: KIESELE HERBERT
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor with several electrodes 21, 3, 4, an electrolyte 7 and a gas- permeable membrane 9 has at least the measuring electrode 21 formed as a thin layer of doped diamond 21 on a porous substrate 22. The dopant may be boron, preferably at 10<SP>19</SP> to 10<SP>21</SP> atoms per cubic centimetre of diamond, or nitrogen, preferably at 10<SP>20</SP> atoms per cubic centimetre of diamond. The doped layer may be 0.5 - 5 micrometres thick and formed by chemical vapour deposition. The porous substrate 22 may be non-woven quartz material, preferably with an additional coating of silicon carbide or silicon nitride. The diamond may be additionally doped with a precious metal particularly gold, platinum and/or iridium. The sensor has a reduced cross-sensitivity with regard to interference gases, a short response time and increased sensitivity to the measured gas without reducing the service life.
Patent GB-2392766-A (GB)
Title: Parking rule enforcement apparatus
Inventor: CARPENTER TIMOTHY GUY
IPC: G08G1/017
Filed: 2002-08-27
Abstract: A method of enforcing parking rules comprises receiving a signal representing a location, using rules held in a rules storage means 1102, 1103 to determine if the vehicle complies with parking regulations and transmitting the compliance signal. Preferably the location comprises GPS coordinates. The system may also determine a parking charge and the apparatus include a payment means. In one embodiment, a driver may obtain parking information by transmitting the location to the rules server and in return receive the parking rules which can be displayed on the device in the vehicle. In a further embodiment, a mobile vehicle observing means is provided which includes a digital camera and position detecting means. This information can then be transmitted to the apparatus.
Patent GB-2397503-A (GB)
Title: Machine for the preparation of beverages
Inventor: HALLIDAY ANDREW
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2003-01-24
Abstract: A closure mechanism is disclosed for a beverage preparation machine of the type which employs cartridges containing beverage ingredient(s). The mechanism comprises a fixed lower part, an upper part rotatable relative to the lower part and a pivotable cartridge holder between the lower part and upper parts. The lower part has an inlet piercer and an outlet piercer for forming an inlet and an outlet in a cartridge. In use, with a cartridge in the cartridge holder, rotation of the upper part towards the lower part causes the upper part to engage the cartridge holder and to move the cartridge holder into contact with the lower part and at the same time to cause the inlet-piercer and the outlet-piercer to pierce the cartridge.
Patent GB-2387096-A (GB)
Title: Tomography of curved surfaces
Inventor: HEUMANN JOHN M
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2003-03-07
Abstract: A device for tomography of curved surfaces is disclosed including a source (110, 320), an object (120, 310) having a curved surface (122), and a detector (130, 330) having a curved shape (132) corresponding to the curved surface. Also disclosed are a method and apparatus for tomography of a curved surface in an object, that includes determining (520) an expected distortion for each of a plurality of points in a projection of the curved surface, and correcting (540) each of the plurality of points in the projection according to the expected distortion of that point.
Patent GB-2392016-A (GB)
Title: PCB connector or PCB taking strain
Inventor: TAKAI TATSUYA
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: A connector 11 is mounted on a PCB 30. The connector allows for differential thermal expansion by allowing bosses 13, 14 secured to the PCB to move relative to terminals 15. This may be done by having gaps 20, 21 surrounding the terminals, or by having flexible arms (42, 43, Fig 3). Alternatively the PCB may absorb movement by having holes (63, 64, Fig 8) to create flexible portions (65, 66, Fig 8).
Patent GB-2389628-A (GB)
Title: Variable valve timing system
Inventor: MITCHELL STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: F01L1/356
Filed: 2002-04-02
Abstract: A variable valve timing system for an internal combustion engine, comprising a drive shaft driven by the engine, a camshaft driven by the drive shaft, and a cam supported by the camshaft for bearing against a valve actuating member. The camshaft and the drive shaft have parallel, spaced apart fixed axes of rotation, and are interconnected by a drive link, one end of which is coupled to the drive shaft and the other end of which is coupled to the camshaft. Means are provided for varying the spacing between an end of the link and the axis of rotation of the shaft to which that end is coupled. The system eliminates the need to move the axis of the central drive shaft, or to move an intermediate member or the camshaft, and also eliminates the need to have a control shaft external to the drive shaft or camshaft. The invention also provides camshaft assemblies and linkages for connecting camshafts and drive shafts, and a variable valve lift mechanism.
Patent GB-2391780-A (GB)
Title: DLL for maintaining synchronization between a received spreading code and a combined code generated by weighting and phase shifting a local spreading code
Inventor: OISHI YASUYUKI
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 1999-06-07
Abstract: A delay locked loop circuit for maintaining phase synchronization between a received spreading code included in a spread-spectrum signal and a reference spreading code in a mobile communications system. A reference spreading code generator 51 generates the reference spreading code, and a combined code generator 52 generates a combined spreading code from the reference spreading code by applying weights to a plurality of phase shifted occurrences of the reference spreading code and then combining the weighted occurrences. An arithmetic circuit 53, 54 detects a phase difference between the received spread code B and the reference spreading code using the combined spreading code A, and a voltage controlled oscillator 55 controls a phase of the reference spreading code on the basis of the phase difference. The combined code generator makes positive, and successively reduces in magnitude, the weights of a number n of reference spreading codes of small phase shift constituting a first half of a number 2n (where n is a positive integer) of reference spreading codes that have been successively shifted in phase, and makes negative, and successively increases in magnitude, the weights of n constituting a second half of the reference spreading codes that have been successively shifted in phase.