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Patent GB-2350365-A (GB)
Title: Coating composition
Inventor: HARAKAWA TSUYOSHI
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: A thermosetting water-borne coating composition which, when used as a water-borne coating, have both sufficient curability and sufficient storage stability and provides coating films excellent in water resistance, a method of forming a coating film using the same and a method of forming a multilayer coating film using the same are provided. The coating composition comprises a polycarbodiimide compound modified for hydrophilicity and a carboxyl-containing aqueous resin composition,<BR> ```wherein the polycarbodiimide compound has a structure such that a carbodiimide unit and a polyol unit occur<BR> ```alternately via a urethane bond and repeatedly and a hydrophilic unit occurs at both molecular termini and is bound to a carbodiimide unit via a urethane bond.
Patent GB-2366302-A (GB)
Title: Needle craft frame
Inventor: TAYLOR JILLIAN F
IPC: D05C1/02
Filed: 2000-08-30
Abstract: A needle craft frame has two fabric restraining members (2, 4) to which a fabric to be worked upon is attached. The fabric restraining members (2, 4) are held substantially parallel and spaced apart from one another by two control elements (6, 8) that form the sides of the frame. Each control element (6, 8) has a threaded end that is threadedly engaged with one of the fabric restraining members (2, 4). By rotating the control elements (6, 8) the distance between the restraining members (2, 4) can be varied as the restraining member (2, 4) translates along the thread on the control elements (6, 8), thus allowing the fabric to be worked upon to be tensioned.
Patent GB-2369751-A (GB)
Title: Communication of data
Inventor: SEPPAE MATTI
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: In the disclosed method a data channel is first activated between a first 11 and a second station 13. A timer function 3 is started so as to control the state of the data channel. The data channel is maintained in a ready state at least until the timer function indicates an expiry of a predefined period. The arrangement is such that after a data transmission is initiated 21 on the data channel the state of the data channel is prevented from being changed from the ready state to another state based solely on the timer function. The change is allowed only after a predefined event occurs e.g. end of transmission 24. The system may be provided with a further timer that is implemented in a lower function layer than said timer function. This system prevents too frequent retransmissions due to failed completions, without inefficient occupation of the data channels.
Patent GB-2375097-A (GB)
Title: Container having a weir positioned between a reservoir and a dispensing chamber
Inventor: BISHOP RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: G01F11/26
Filed: 2000-12-12
Abstract: A container 1, especially suitable for dispensing paint, comprises a reservoir 2 of liquid and a smaller dispensing chamber 4. Positioned between the reservoir and the dispensing chamber is a weir 5. Inclining the container 1 causes a quantity of fluid to flow from the reservoir 2 over the weir 5 to the dispensing chamber 4. When inclination is reversed, a quantity of fluid remains in the dispensing chamber 4. The weir 5 is removable and interchangeable with other weirs of different dimensions in order to vary the amount of liquid retained in the dispensing chamber 4. A wall 7 of the reservoir 2 is preferably inclined at an angle of 30<SP>o</SP> to 60<SP>o</SP> to the base of the reservoir 2. An opening 12 may be provided above the dispensing chamber 4 for access to the fluid retained in the chamber 4.
Patent GB-2371019-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone with "V"-shaped central keys
Inventor: NUOVO FRANK
IPC: H04M1/23
Filed: 2000-12-29
Abstract: A hand held mobile telephone comprises: a plurality of keys 7-13 each having an upper surface 64 bounded by side walls for tactile actuation by a user; a switching element 110-116 underlying each of the keys; and means 49a,49b for coupling the tactile actuation of the upper surface 64 by a user to the switching element 110-116, wherein one of the keys 7-13 has a vertex in the boundary of the key's upper surface 64, preferably so as to form a 'V'-shaped key. The keys are preferably arranged in an array, e.g. 3 x 4, with the keys in each row of the array being contiguous. The central key of each row is preferably the key containing the vertex and enables a user to determine the central axis of the phone, and hence the other keys, both by sight and by touch. The shape of the central key also allows the centre of that key to be easily identified which facilitates more accurate depression of the key.
Patent GB-2371344-A (GB)
Title: Blind rivet
Inventor: SUMMERLIN FREDERICK ARTHUR
IPC: F16B19/10
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A blind rivet comprises a tubular shell and a mandrel comprising a stem and a head, the head in use forming a blind head to the shell to set the rivet. Either the head or the bore of the shell is formed with a plurality of depressions or recesses, the bases of which define a notional circle. If the depressions are formed on the head then the circle has a diameter less than the diameter of the bore. If the depressions are formed on the bore then the circle has a diameter greater than the diameter of the head.
Patent GB-2373796-A (GB)
Title: Metallic elevated flooring structure
Inventor: CHEN YAO-CHUNG
IPC: E04F15/024
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A metallic elevated flooring structure comprising a square floorboard (1) having a stepped flanged periphery (13) with a bore at each corner, leg members (2), a first end of which is fitted in to the bores of the floorboard, said leg members including a plastic collar (21), a metal nut (23), a fastening nut (28) and a threaded rod (27), base seats (3) having an upward projecting hollow cylindrical boss (32) at each corner, into which a second end of the leg member is inserted, and four notched sides (31), into which tenons (41) of wire channels (4) are laid, central cover boards (5) and side cover boards (6). Preferably the floorboard comprises a plane iron panel (11, Figure 2) having multiple holes (12, Figure 2) punched at equally spaced intervals and a concave iron panel (16, Figure 2), having repeated concave sections, which is riveted to the plane iron panel.
Patent GB-2357845-A (GB)
Title: Correction of photoacoustic signal in a biological measurement system
Inventor: MACKENZIE HUGH ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 1998-03-09
Abstract: A biological parameter such as blood glucose is measured by directing laser pulses from a light guide (10) into a body part consisting of soft tissue, such as the tip of a finger (12) to produce a photoacoustic interaction (14). The resulting acoustic signal is detected by a transducer (16). A method of correcting the measurement of the biological parameter is provided comprising determining the concentration of other constituents in the body part, such as haemoglobin, which have a significant effect on the photoacoustic signal and tend to vary from individual to individual or overtime, and adjusting the measurement to remove the effect of variations in the concentrations of the other constituents.
Patent GB-2372435-A (GB)
Title: Multi cyclone vacuum cleaner
Inventor: DYSON JAMES
IPC: B04C5/26
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: The invention provides a vacuum cleaner (10) having an external surface and incorporating cyclonic separating apparatus (100) comprising a plurality of cyclones (104) arranged in parallel to one another, characterised in that each cyclone (104) has a tapering body (104a) having an outside wall (104b) and in that at least a pan (104d) of each outside wall (104b) forms part of the external surface of the vacuum cleaner (10).
Patent GB-2362005-A (GB)
Title: Hardware/software codesign system
Inventor: SAUL JONATHAN MARTIN
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 1999-12-21
Abstract: A hardware/software codesign system for making an electronic circuit which includes both dedicated hardware and software controlled resources. The codesign system receives a behavioural description of the target electronic system and automatically partitions the required functionality between hardware and software, while being able to vary the parameters (e.g. size or power) of the hardware and/or software. Thus, for instance, the hardware and the processor for the software can be formed on an FPGA, each being no bigger than is necessary to perform the desired functions. The codesign system outputs a description of the required processor (which can be in the form of a net list for placement on the FPGA), machine code to run on the processor, and a net list or register transfer level description of the necessary hardware. It is possible for the user to write some parts of the description of the target system at register transfer level to give closer control over the operation of the target system, and the user can specify the processor or processors to be used, and can change, for instance, the partitioner, compilers or speed estimators used in the codesign system. The automatic partitioning may be performed by using a genetic algorithm which estimates the performance of randomly generated different partitions and selects an optimal one of them.
Patent GB-2381934-A (GB)
Title: Media storage rack
Inventor: MATHESON MARK EDWARD
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: A storage system 1 for storing media items such as compact discs comprises a rack 3, 4, 5 having an indicator 41-55 for each storage locations 21-35. An input means 8 such as a keypad, bar code scanner or microphone allows the position of each stored item to be recorded, and allows a request to be input for the position of a wanted item to be indicated. The store 1 may further incorporate sensors (fig 2, 91-95) to detect the empty status of a location and feedback means (fig 4, 71) to assist in locating an item, which may comprise indicators, 41-55, an LCD display, tactile feedback or audible feedback which indicates the proximity of a user's hand to a location, possibly by varying the audible frequency. Racks 3, 4, 5 may comprise interchangeable arrays, to accommodate different sizes of media item.
Patent GB-2381259-A (GB)
Title: Tubular carton
Inventor: LEBRAS PHILIPPE
IPC: B65D5/66
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A tubular carton formed from a blank comprises a first wall such as a top wall formed from inner(20) and outer (12) panels disposed in face-contacting relationship. The inner panel (20) has an end flap (62,64) extending therefrom, the outer panel (12) has an outer first end wall panel (30), and at least the outer end wall panel (30) is secured to an inner end panel (38) that is hingedly connected to a second wall (16) such as a base wall opposed to the first wall. The end flap (62,64) is disposed intermediate the inner and outer end wall panels (38,30) to improve the rigidity of the inner panel (20) with respect to the other panels of the carton. The inner end wall panel (38) is secured to end flaps (54a,54b) on side wall panels (14,18) by a locking arrangement (46,48,53).
Patent GB-2370376-A (GB)
Title: A solenoid valve regulating system
Inventor: BRACHERT JOST
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: The invention relates to a solenoid-valve regulation system with a switching output stage for driving a solenoid valve (10), means (12) for presetting a valve-opening time and means (14) for presetting a pressure above the valve (10), wherein means (16) are provided for determining a valve-driving time from the preset valve-opening time and the preset pressure above the valve (10). The invention further relates to a process for regulating a solenoid valve, said process being advantageously capable of being implemented with the solenoid-valve regulation system according to the invention.
Patent GB-2372014-A (GB)
Title: Electronic display devices and methods
Inventor: CAMIS THOMAS
IPC: G03G15/22
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: Electronic display devices (100) and methods are described. In one embodiment, a display device comprises a housing (102) with a display area (104) to display content for a user. Memory (310, 312) within the housing holds data that is to be rendered into user-viewable content. A loop of material (504) is provided within the housing and is configured to display user-viewable content for the user. An exposure station (508) is provided internally of the loop of material (504) and is configured to expose selected portions of the loop of material so that the loop of material can receive and retain toner thereon to provide the user-viewable content from the data that is held in the memory. In another embodiment, a display device comprises a toner shuttling system (500, 502) within the housing that is configured to shuttle toner between different locations within the housing from which the toner can be used and reused. The shuttling system, in one implementation, takes the form of multiple toner reclamation/development stations (500a, 502a), each of which being configured to operate to either reclaim toner or develop toner. The stations are desirably configured so that when one station operates to reclaim toner, another station operates to develop toner.
Patent GB-2367491-A (GB)
Title: Formulations containing cranberry fruit,DL-methionine,and chinese herbs
Inventor: YU HONGWEN
IPC: A23L1/305
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: A herbal composition comprises cranberry fruit, pharmaceutical grade DL-methionine and at least one Chinese herb selected from <I>Ilex chinensis, Desmodiurn styracifolium</I> and <I>Schisandra chinensis</I>. The herbal composition is useful for treating the symptoms of urinary cystitis and can be formulated into a dietary supplement or a pharmaceutical or veterinary compositIon.
Patent GB-2367893-A (GB)
Title: Process for determining the acidity of a washing solution for fibres
Inventor: HAANSTRA WILLEM GERLOF
IPC: G01N33/36
Filed: 2000-08-31
Abstract: The invention pertains to a process for determining the acidity of a washing solution for removing adhering acid or base from a fibre. The determination is carried out by using a combination of at least two different analytical methods, at least one of which is selected from the density, conductivity, ultrasonic sound, and refractive index measurements. The determination makes it possible to adjust the acidity of the washing solution in such a way that fibres with a minimum amount of adhering acid or base can be produced.
Patent GB-2372643-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable transmission line grounding lug
Inventor: JILES MEKELL
IPC: H02G13/00
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: The grounding device includes an insert 12 connected to the exposed section 20 of the transmission line 18. A contact mechanism 24 is included on the grounding device and electrically connects the exposed section 20 of the transmission line 18. The contact mechanism 24 automatically adjusts to fit the diameter of the transmission line 18, so that an electrical contact may be maintained with transmission lines having a variety of diameters. The device also includes a grounding line 16 coupled to the insert 12, thus providing a ground for the transmission line. A jacket (14, Fig 1) may protect insert 12 from water and corrosion.
Patent GB-2373798-A (GB)
Title: Single trip, multiple zone isolation well fracturing system
Inventor: WOMBLE ALLEN W
IPC: E21B43/267
Filed: 2002-02-26
Abstract: An apparatus and operating method allows the completion of multiple production zones in a single wellbore with a single downhole trip. The work string descends with a coaxially combined completion string and service string. The completion string is set into a previously set basement packer. The completion string includes a series of production screens, transverse flow orifices, isolation packers and collet indicating couplings, all prepositioned along the completion string length relative to the basement packer set location. The production sleeves and transverse flow orifices are selectively closed by axially sliding sleeves. The service string includes a crossover flow tool, a SMART collet tool, sleeve shifting tools and sleeve closing tools. With all orifice and screen closure sleeves closed, the procedure proceeds from the lowermost production zone to open the closure sleeves respective to the flow orifice and screens dedicated to a respective production zone. As each zone is completed, the respective flow orifices and screens are closed and the next higher zone orifices and screens are opened.
Patent GB-2388276-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring different communications systems
Inventor: MCDONALD PAUL
IPC: H04W48/16
Filed: 2002-05-04
Abstract: A subscriber unit (213) monitors a first subset of the wireless communication subsystems and generates a first monitoring information subset of characteristics relating to a subset of the subsystems. A second subscriber unit (215) monitors a different subset of mobile telecommunication subsystems. The subscriber unit (213, 215) communicates the monitoring information to each other or to fixed networks (301, 303, 305, 307) where combining processor (405) combines into combined monitoring information. The invention is applicable to a plurality of communication systems including GSM, DECT, UMTS, short range ad hoc networks and Bluetooth. The combined information may be broadcast with related subscriber location of time of generation data allowing speedy access and handovers in a hybrid protocol network. The subscriber may measure pilot signal strength, capacity or synchronisation.
Patent GB-2372379-A (GB)
Title: Wide beamwidth antenna
Inventor: REECE JOHN K
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: An antenna (100) comprising a substrate (140) and a folded radiating element (120). The folded radiating element (120) and the substrate (140) define a resonant cavity (220) which produces a wide beamwidth, and substantially hemispherical radiation pattern. An antenna constructed in accordance with the present invention can be incorporated into a transceiver system. The radiation pattern produced by the antenna is suitable for use in wireless communication systems operating in the PCS and DCS frequency ranges.
Patent GB-2375297-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable bath lift
Inventor: STEADMAN WILLIAM LEE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A bath lift including an inflatable part 10 locatable in a bath to raise or lower a person sitting thereon. The part 10 comprises a seat section 12 and a support section 20. The sections 12, 20 are connected in series such that with a person sitting on the part 10 the section 12 will deflate first, and when the part 10 is being inflated with a person sitting thereon the section 20 will inflate prior to the section 12.
Patent GB-2389530-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising azelastine and steroid
Inventor: LULLA AMAR
IPC: A61P37/08
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition comprises azelastine or a salt thereof, and a steroid, the composition being in a form suitable for nasal or ocular administration. Preferred steroids include beclomethasone, mometazone, fluticasone, budesonide and cyclosenide and preferred formulations include aerosols, ointments, eye drops, nasal drops or sprays, inhalation solutions or insufflation powders. Also provided is a method of treating irritation or disorders of the nose and eye comprising applying directly to nasal tissues or to the conjunctival sac of the eyes, a medicament which contains a member selected from the group consisting of azelastine and its pharmaceutically acceptable salts, in combination with a steroid.
Patent GB-2387721-A (GB)
Title: A releasable magnetic electrical connector.
Inventor: DAWSON JOSEPH GIBSON
IPC: H01M50/298
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A method of electrically connecting and releasably attaching a first electrical device (2) to a second electrical device (2), so as to form an electrical circuit wherein one or more permanent magnets Fig 1 (4), each electrically and mechanically attached to either the first or the second electrical device, directly contact a magnetically attractable part of the other device so as to form an electrical connection by mechanically attaching one device to the other by magnetic attraction. The method is particularly suitable for attaching discrete electronics components (40 and 42) such as batteries and electrolytic capacitors to a circuit board (30).
Patent GB-2393181-A (GB)
Title: Amorphous clopidogrel
Inventor: RAO DHARMARAJ RAMACHANDRA
IPC: C07D495/04
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: Clopidogrel, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, eg. the bisulfate, in an amorphous form shows good stability characteristics in pharmaceutical formulations for treating thrombotic disorders.
Patent GB-2391824-A (GB)
Title: A pull along shape sorter
Inventor: MCCANN BRENDA
IPC: A63F9/06
Filed: 2002-11-18
Abstract: A pull along toy comprises a base 1 with wheels 2 and raised shapes 3 so that a matching lid may be placed over the shape. The projections may have textured surfaces (5 fig 2) and may have different colours. The base may also have a retractable pull string 4 and a sound generator attached to one of the wheels.
Patent GB-2385023-A (GB)
Title: Portable desk or lecturn
Inventor: BETITO SHIMON
IPC: A47B23/04
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: A portable desk or lectern is provided in the form of a clamshell case having steel strips (3) formed in the side margins of a lid (8) and cursors (4) supported in cantilever fashion on these steel strips. The cursors can be easily moved up and down to align with selected lines of text of a book or pad (not shown) supported against the lid (8) and can be lifted off to allow the pages to be turned easily. Furthermore the cursors are flexible to conform to the surface of each open page. A slidable tray (12) provides a writing surface and a cylindrical cavity (11) accommodates the bottom of the book or the forward edge of the tray.
Patent GB-2387921-A (GB)
Title: Lens holding frame with elastic tapered arms
Inventor: HIRUNUMA KEN
IPC: G02B7/02
Filed: 2003-01-28
Abstract: A lens-holding frame (10) has a frame body (14) and a plurality of elastically deformable lens-holding arms (18). The arms (18) are supported in a cantilever manner by the frame body and they circumscribe a circle having the same diameter as the lens (L). A positioning member (16) is provided on the frame body (14) along the circumference of the circle so that the positioning member (16) abuts against the circumferential edge of the lens (L) to define the lens holding position. Each arm (18) is provided with a projection (18c) that penetrates inside the circle. The projection has a tapered surface (18d) so that when the circumferential edge of the lens (L) is engaged with the projections and the lens (L) is pushed in toward the positioning member (16), the arms (18) are elastically pushed open and the circumferential edge of the lens (L) rides over the projections, whereby the lens (L) is held. The tapered surface (18d) may form part of a conical surface coaxial with the centre axis of a sleeve-shaped member (14).
Patent GB-2402139-A (GB)
Title: Pitched / stepped lintel
Inventor: MIAROWSKI PAUL
IPC: E04C3/04
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A pitched / stepped lintel has a back plate 10, horizontal plates 12 and vertical plates 14. Plates 12 and 14 may be varied in length and height to change the pitch angle, and may be secured by welding.
Patent GB-2391310-A (GB)
Title: Gas sensors
Inventor: SMITH STANLEY DESMOND
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A gas sensor using the principle of infra-red (IR) absorption is disclosed in which the optical source 10. emits IR radiation into a gas cell 18. The IR radiation is reflected and focussed such that said IR radiation makes multiple passes within the gas cell before reaching the detector 12. Further aspects of the invention include multiple focussing reflectors, diffraction gratings and flame-proof housing for all or part of the sensor.