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Patent EE-9800328-A (EE)
Inventor: WILLIAM ALEXANDER DENNY
IPC: A61P43/00
Filed: 1997-04-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrimido [5,4-d] pyrimidine compounds of Formula II or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein Q is and X, E1, E2, E3, R6 and p are as defined herein. The compounds of this invention are irreversible inhibitors of tyrosine kinases and are useful in the treatment of cancer, atherosclerosis, restenosis, endometriosis and psoriasis.
Patent GB-2342808-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for fast acquisition and synchronization of transmission frames
Inventor: AGARWAL ANIL K
IPC: H04J4/00
Filed: 1998-07-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing frame acquisition and synchronization for ATM transmissions in terrestrial wireless and satellite systems. During acquisition (1020), the transmitter (15) fills the entire payload of a frame with a pattern that is used by the receiver (18) to determine the location of the frame boundary. As to synchronization (1020), a procedure is utilized for using frame sequence number field in the header and Reed-Solomon decoding result (1012) for correction and maintaining frame synchronization.
Patent GB-2359273-A (GB)
Title: Stretch-wrap film
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN IVOR
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A stretch-wrap film 10 comprises at least two distinct elements 12(a),(b) and 14, with a second one of the two elements 14 having a lower permeability to fluids than a first one of the two elements 12(a),(b). The external elements (12) may be LLDPE, LDPE, EVA, or copolymers or terpolymers of ethylene and acrylic acids, esters of acrylic acids, vinyl acetate or styrene. The internal element 14 may be nylon, PET, EVOH, or ethylene - carbon - monoxide - copolymer.
Patent GB-2359522-A (GB)
Title: Backing pad to soften a writing surface
Inventor: KNOWLES GEOFFREY
IPC: B43L3/00
Filed: 2000-02-24
Abstract: A backing pad P made of industrial grade polyvinylchloride is used as a resting pad to facilitate obtaining a clear signature on a paper credit voucher 24. The pad P has a Shore Hardness of 50 to 90 and a thickness of 1 to 10 mm, specifically a Shore Hardness of 74 and a thickness of 1.5 mm to 3 mm. The pad P is located, in use, under the credit voucher and allows the ball 28 of a pen 22 to indent a region 30 of the paper 24 and pad P, thereby allowing the pen used by a signatory to provide a legible signature.
Patent GB-2360842-A (GB)
Title: Investigating a sample using electromagnetic radiation
Inventor: CIESLA CRAIG MICHAEL
IPC: G01N21/35
Filed: 2000-03-31
Abstract: A sample (27) is investigated by irradiating it with radiation (21) and detecting radiation (29) reflected from the sample, with an optically non-linear member (15) functioning as an active part of both the irradiation system and the detection system. A pulsed beam (2) from a laser (1) is split into pump and probe beams (7,9) that are modulated at different frequencies (f1,f2) and polarised (at 13,43). The pump beam (7) is converted into terahertz radiation (21) by non-linear member (15). Curved mirrors (23,25) direct the terahertz beam (21) to the sample and the reflected beam (29) back along the same path. The probe beam passes through a delay line (33) and a hole (45) in mirror (23) to be combined with the reflected beam (29) at the non-linear member where it is modulated by the birefringence created by the reflected beam (29) before being reflected by a beam splitter (19) to a photodetector (49).
Patent GB-2350665-A (GB)
Title: Hydrostatic/direct drive transmission
Inventor: SIMMONS GERALD P
IPC: F16H47/04
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: The transmission includes: a drive shaft 52,60 driving a differential 28 and having a first input 50 connected with a hydrostatic drive 18, 20 and planetary gear arrangement 34 and a second input 64 adapted for rotatable connection with an engine 14 via a clutch 66. The hydrostatic drive is operable in a first mode by locking ring gear 42 clutch 70 for driving the shaft within a low speed range, in a second mode by releasing ring clutch 70 and engaging carrier clutch 72 for driving the shaft within a low-to-mid speed range, and in a neutral mode by releasing both clutches 70, 72 allowing direct shaft drive by the engine when the clutch 66 is engaged. An auxiliary axle and differential (92 Fig. 2, 112 Fig. 3) may also be driven via a further clutch (80, 102). Combines low speed hydrostatic transmissions with geared road suitable transmissions.
Patent GB-2369305-A (GB)
Title: Lottery game
Inventor: HOWSON CHARLES
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-07-20
Abstract: A lottery played via the Internet, the lottery comprising a Web site arranged to present a player with a set of brands, and arranged to allow a player to select a subset of the set of brands, the Web site recording the selected subset of brands together with information identifying the player, a subset of brands subsequently being selected at random from the set of brands, the player being awarded a prize if the player's selected subset of brands corresponds to the randomly selected subset of brands.
Patent GB-2366982-A (GB)
Title: Lawnmower with tilting handle
Inventor: COUSSINS ADRIAN
IPC: A01D34/82
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A walk-behind powered lawnmower comprises a deck 10 having front and rear ends supported on the ground by rotatable ground-engaging devices 12. A handle 13 is provided for manoeuvring the deck 10 over the ground, the handle 13 being rotatable in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction about a non-vertical front-to-rear pivot axis 22 located over the deck 10. The pivot axis 22 is preferably inclined at an angle of less than 15{ to the ground and slopes upwards in a rearward direction. The handle 13 may also pivot about an axis which is transverse to the front-to-rear pivot axis.
Patent GB-2354263-A (GB)
Title: A tufting machine having gated hooks
Inventor: BENNETT NEALE
IPC: D05C15/24
Filed: 2000-09-04
Abstract: A multi-cylinder module 90 has a common block, within which the cylinders are formed and having a piston 95 disposed within each cylinder and an output rod 94 connected to each piston. Pressurized air acts on the piston against the bias of a corresponding spring to drive the respective rod outwardly from the module. Each rod has a coupling member which is coupled to the gate 46 of a hook 44 of a tufting machine having gated hooks for forming both loop and cut pile. The modules 90 are mounted directly to the hook bar of the tufting machine and require no additional linkages between the coupling and the gate with the inherent lost motion and other inefficiencies associated with such additional linkages.
Patent GB-2354805-A (GB)
Title: Belt CVT with failsafe and pulley adjusters
Inventor: ROBY JOSHUA L
IPC: F16H63/06
Filed: 2000-09-11
Abstract: A belt continuously variable transmission driven 22 pulley comprises forward sheave 42 and rear sheave 40 axially displacable by motor 170 and worm 171 driven axial screw 154, pressure plate 152, pins 149 and bearing plate 148. The screw reacts against split nut 158 comprising segments spring biassed apart and axially fixed within nut holder 159. In event of motor power failure, solenoid 180 releases and return spring 187 withdraws finger holder 185 and fingers 186 from surrounding the split nut which separates, releasing the screw. If the current ratio is less than a failsafe value e.g. 1:1 belt tension separates the sheaves; if greater spring 190 biasses the sheaves towards each other to achieve failsafe ratio. Driving pulley (20 Fig 3) belt tensioner has sheaves (28,30) biassed together by pivotable centrifugal arm (101) and non-linear spring (80) and cam arm arrangement.
Patent GB-2362766-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications Connector
Inventor: SHIMIRAK GERALD-LEU
IPC: H01R13/11
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A telecommunications connector for a distribution point comprises a base part 200 and a configuration module 202. The base part has connections to an exchange, a further distribution point and a consumer. The configuration module either connects the exchange through to the next distribution point (see Fig 3), or it connects the consumer to the exchange and cuts off the distribution point (see Fig 4), cutting down on echoing. The configuration module may be a connector which can be connected in different orientations, or it may be a sliding or rotary switch (130, Fig 5) or a relay. It may contain a surge suppressor (222, Fig 8).
Patent GB-2350873-A (GB)
Title: Service connection
Inventor: SANDERS TREVOR GEORGE
IPC: F16L55/179
Filed: 1999-03-18
Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus (6) for insertion into a branch pipe (3) from interiorly of a main (1) which the branch pipe penetrates, comprising a first part (7) for holding the apparatus (6) in position in the branch pipe and a second part (6'') adapted to hold the liner in position adjacent the branch pipe. The liner (2) is ruptured locally adjacent the branch pipe after being inserted in the main.
Patent GB-2354278-A (GB)
Title: Self-regulating weirs and fishways
Inventor: TIMMS CYRIL ANTHONY
IPC: E02B7/40
Filed: 1999-05-11
Abstract: A self-regulating tilting weir comprises a tiltable weir gate over which the water flows, the weir gate being hinged at its lower edge (3) to the base of a support frame (1) and counterbalanced by float means (4) located upstream of the weir gate so that the level of water is raised in response to a fall in the water level upstream of the weir gate and is lowered in response to an increase in the water level upstream of the weir gate, the weir gate being connected to the float means (4) by chains or cables (5) which pass over pulley wheels (6), and means (7, 8) being provided for effecting vertical movement of the pulley wheels (6) relative to the support frame (1). A self-regulating fishway (Figures 9 to 11) is provided alongside the weir.
Patent GB-2369547-A (GB)
Title: Vector trap
Inventor: PENN PAUL
IPC: A01M1/06
Filed: 2000-11-30
Abstract: The trap comprises an electric motor 2 which may be electrically powered by a battery 6. The motor turns a propellor which generates an inward pressure which guides the vector through the opening of the funnel 1, into a storage compartment 3, which is situated at the rear of the motor 2. The storage compartment may be detachable. A handle 4, attached at the base of the motor 2 may be extendible 5, in order to facilitate efficiency and convenience of use.
Patent GB-2355678-A (GB)
Title: A device with improved fitment system
Inventor: LAWSON JOHN R
IPC: B05B15/00
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a device for the delivery of products, preferably cleaning products comprising an active ingredient, more preferably cleaning products comprising a surfactant, the device comprising at least one vented reservoir for containing at least one liquid product and a means for dispensing the product from the reservoir, the device being characterized in that the reservoir (10) comprises at least one recess (16) and/or protrusion and the dispensing means comprises at least one corresponding protrusion (17) and/or recess, said reservoir being releasably secured in a leak-tight manner with the dispensing means such that fluid communication between said reservoir and said means is established, only when said protrusion(s) and recess(es) are fitted into each other, and said protrusion(s) and said recess(es) of said reservoir have a shape which is complementary, preferably exactly complementary, to said protrusion(s) and/or recess(es) of said dispensing means.
Patent GB-2361409-A (GB)
Title: Close-fitting garment - e.g. swimsuit - consisting of panels of fabric joined by flat seams
Inventor: FAIRHURST FIONA
IPC: A41D13/02
Filed: 2000-12-18
Abstract: An article of close-fitting clothing, in particular a swimsuit, consists of panels of stretchable elasticated fabric joined together by flat seams 21, 22 and shaped specifically to conform to active muscle areas of the body, specifically shoulder girdle front 1 and rear (1', figure 2), gluteus maximus (3, figure 2), hamstring muscles (6, figure 2), quadriceps femoris 4, gastrocnemius (7, figure 2) and tibialis posterior and anterior 8.
Patent GB-2358982-A (GB)
Title: A general image enhancement framework
Inventor: ACHARYA TINKU
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 1999-09-10
Abstract: A method comprising forming an approximated image A(I) from an original input image I according to an approximation technique A (21), forming a pre-enhancement map (delta) by differentiating (23) the approximated image A(I) from the input image I, enhancing the pre-enhancement map (delta) according to an image enhancement technique E (25) forming an enhanced map E(delta), and combining (27) the enhanced map E(delta) with the approximated image A(I) to generate in enhanced image I'.
Patent GB-2362165-A (GB)
Title: Transferring a sock from a knitting machine for closing the toe
Inventor: FUJIWARA TOSHIFUMI
IPC: D04B9/56
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: After knitting a sock on a circular knitting machine it is transferred from the needles to a sewing machine for closing the toe by tables 2 each provided with radially movable transfer elements 24. The tables are first positioned in a circle round the cylinder and the elements 24 are advanced to receive the stitches from the needles with the aid of a suction tube (18, Fig 1)which draws the sock upwards out of the cylinder while everting it and also instruments (7, Fig 1) which are raised inside the cylinder to lift the stitches. The tables are then brought by means of pivoting arms 30 and guide tracks 37 into two opposed rows (Fig 20) to facilitate transfer of the stitches to a point bar (43, Fig 30) of the sewing machine which has a travelling sewing head (59, Fig 30). Slackening of the sewing thread between operations is prevented by a pneumatic device (64, Fig 32).
Patent GB-2374726-A (GB)
Title: Stacked structure of an image sensor having image sensing chip located above integrated circuit
Inventor: TU HSIU WEN
IPC: H01L25/065
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: A stacked package structure of an image sensor for electrically connecting to a printed circuit board (20) includes substrate (10), integrated circuit (22), image sensing chip (26) and transparent layer (32). The substrate (10) has first surface (12) formed with signal input terminals (16) and second surface (14) formed with signal output terminals (18) for electrical connection to the printed circuit board (20). The integrated circuit (22) is mounted on the first surface (12) of the substrate (10) and is connected to the signal input terminals (16). The image sensing chip (26) is located above the integrated circuit (22) to form a stacked structure for connection with the signal input terminals (16). A spacer (28) may be provided between the integrated circuit (22) and the image sensing chip (26) to form gap (30). The transparent layer (32) is arranged above the image sensing chip (26) enabling the image sensing chip (26) to receive signals.
Patent GB-2366157-A (GB)
Title: Selecting an annunciator in a cellular phone on reception of an email
Inventor: OHTSUKI MICHIHITO
IPC: H04W68/00
Filed: 2001-05-18
Abstract: A cellular phone has at least two annunciators (e.g. ring tone, synthesized voice, vibrator, screen display) for informing the user of the receipt of an email or the content of an email. An email analyzer detects an address of a transmitter and the characteristics of a received email and outputs a first detection signal. A second detection signal is output depending on whether or not the phone is folded. A third detection signal is output depending on whether or not the phone is connected to an adaptor in a vehicle. A controller selects an annunciator according to the first to third detection signals. The phone can also be set into various modes in which a particular annunciator is selected. Thus email reception and content can be announced by synthesised voice if the phone is folded or in a vehicle and personal emails can be detected and announced in a more private manner.
Patent GB-2379444-A (GB)
Title: Assay for cancer of the prostate
Inventor: DWEK MIRIAM VICTORINE
IPC: G01N33/574
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A method for the detection of prostate cancer comprising assaying levels of fucosylation of an antigen, preferably prostate specific antigen.
Patent GB-2380802-A (GB)
Title: Pore pressure monitoring
Inventor: ZAZOVSKY ALEXANDER
IPC: E21B47/06
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A method of monitoring pore pressure, comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>(a) providing downhole in a well a sealable container, <LI>(b) sealing in the container a sample of fluid at a baseline pressure and a sample of a formation having an initial pore pressure, <LI>(c) measuring the change in pressure of the fluid sample, the pressure of the fluid sample and the pore pressure of the formation sample sealed in the container tending to equalise over time, and <LI>(d) estimating the initial pore pressure relative to the baseline pressure from the measured change in fluid sample pressure. </SL>
Patent GB-2371898-A (GB)
Title: Preventing unauthorised distribution of digital material (eg music) through a communication network by encryption or watermarking of any material found
Inventor: LEE CHEOL-WOONG
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: A method of preventing reduction of record sales due to a digital music file being illegally distributed through a communication network is disclosed. The method comprises a) collecting an illegally produced digital music file, which is derived from a record of a cooperating record corporation by searching the network (s110), b) encrypting the collected digital music file with a predetermined key (s140); and c) redistributing the encrypted digital music file through the network (s150). According to present invention, the method collects the illegally produced (or reproduced) digital music file that is shared and distributed through the network, encrypts the collected music file, and enables only users having a private key to use the digital music files, thus inducing the users habitually using the digital music files to use them after paying a justifiable fee and being assigned the encryption key, and to purchase the formal record. Watermarking may be used instead of encryption.
Patent GB-2384129-A (GB)
Title: A process and apparatus for classifying and storing photographs.
Inventor: SCOTT-LACY JASON MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A process for classifying and storing photographs (2), which process comprises manually sorting photographs (2) into categories determined by the subject matter of the photographs (2), scanning the sorted photographs (2) using a scanner (4) and at a scanning resolution that enables subsequent retrieval of the photographs (2) in a substantially undistorted form, transferring the scanned data to a digital versatile disc (DVD) producing means (18), and producing a digital versatile disc (20) containing a recording of the photographs (2) in the categories of the subject matter of the photographs (2), whereby the photographs (2) can then be viewed from the digital versatile disc (20) in categories. Photographs on disc may be viewed using a menu system - see figure 2 - allowing access to the photographic library.
Patent GB-2373188-A (GB)
Title: Laryngeal mask assembly
Inventor: VAN LANDUYT CHRISTOPHE
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2002-01-18
Abstract: A laryngeal mask has a blocker 40 at its patient end to prevent entry of the epiglottis during insertion. The blocker has a tear-drop shape plate 41 retained around its edge 43 in grooves 46 in the mask and attached to a flexible strip 44 extending along the outside of the assembly. After insertion, the blocker 40 may be removed by pulling the strip 44.
Patent GB-2386484-A (GB)
Title: Level shifting and active matrix driver
Inventor: BROWN CHRISTOPHER JAMES
IPC: H03K19/00
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A level shifting circuit comprises a first low power, low speed level shifter 30 and a second high power, high speed level shifter stage 31. Both the stages 30, 31 have signal inputs connected to a common input IN for receiving signals, at least one of whose levels is to be shifted. The output of the first stage 30 is connected to an enable input EN2 of the second stage 31 and switches the operation of the second stage 31 between an enabled state and a disabled state in which the second stage 31 consumes little or no power. The first stage 30 has an enable input EN1 which may be permanently enabled.
Patent GB-2386970-A (GB)
Title: Environmentally responsive ground maintenance equipment
Inventor: MCMURTRY RICHARD
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: An autonomous ground maintenance vehicle 49 includes a control means with an input means for receiving data relating to environmental conditions, such that operating parameters of the vehicle 49 can be varied depending upon the environmental conditions. The operating parameters may include minimum specified path length and maximum permitted acceleration, deceleration, velocity, rate of change of direction and rate of change of steering angle. The input means may receive data from a rain sensor 50 and a moisture sensor 51, and the vehicle 49 may include a laser scanner 21 to determine its position using known reflectors (5,6 figures 2-4). The vehicle 49 may also include an inclinometer and its operating parameters may be varied depending upon the slope of the ground it is working on. The vehicle 49 may be a lawn mower and may include a grass box 8.
Patent GB-2379915-A (GB)
Title: Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with detachable wings
Inventor: HOLDCROFT DAREN
IPC: B64C29/00
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: An unmanned aerial vehicle comprises wings detachably connected to a fuselage, each wing containing fuel tanks and means for controlling an engine mounted on the wing. The fuselage contains a "bus" to allow communication and data transfer between the wings, and a pair of fuselages may be detachably connected together to increase the aircraft payload. The engine for each wing may be pivotably mounted at the tip of each wing, or may comprise thrust vectoring means, to provide VTOL/STOL capability. Different fuselages can be used according to the intended role of the aircraft.
Patent GB-2377242-A (GB)
Title: Circulation tool for use in gravel packing of wellbores
Inventor: BISSONETTE HAROLD S
IPC: E21B43/04
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: An apparatus for use in wellbores that enables the running in, washing down, gravel packing, reversing excess slurry, and the spotting of post gravel pack fluids on a single trip. The apparatus comprises a housing (40) having an exterior and a longitudinal bore (42) extending therethrough, and a lateral port (44) providing a communication path between the housing longitudinal bore and the exterior of the housing. A first sleeve (46) is disposed within the housing longitudinal bore that has a longitudinal passageway therethrough and is movable between an upper position and a lower position relative to the housing (40). First (48) and second (50) lateral passageways extend through the wall of the first sleeve. A second sleeve (54) is disposed within the first sleeve (46) and also has a longitudinal passageway therethrough. The second sleeve is movable between an upper position and a lower position relative to the first sleeve. First and second passages extend longitudinally through the housing.