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Patent GB-2372407-A (GB)
Title: An improved signalling method for mobile telephones
Inventor: THOMAS DAVID
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: In a communication system comprising a base station 5 tasked to allocate communication resource to a plurality of mobile stations 4, a method of requesting the resource from the base station 5 to the mobiles 4 comprising the step of sending a signal 6 on a channel common to other peripheral stations and wherein the request signals 6 can be sent at the same time. The signal is preferably orthogonal such as a Walsh code.
Patent GB-2357762-A (GB)
Title: Preparation of Crystalline Base or Salts of Citalopram
Inventor: PETERSON HANS
IPC: A61P25/24
Filed: 2000-04-13
Abstract: The present invention relates to the crystalline base of the antidepressant drug citalopram, 1-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-1-(4-fluorophenyl)-1,3-dihydro-5-isobenzofuran-carbonitrile, formulations of said base, a process for the preparation of purified salts of citalopram, such as the hydrobromide, using the base, the salts obtained by said process and formulations containing such salts.
Patent GB-2367135-A (GB)
Title: Dual sensitivity coating thickness measuring instrument
Inventor: DAVIES COLIN
IPC: G05B11/01
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A coating (21) thickness measuring instrument (1) comprises a drive coil (1c), two pickup coils (1a, 1b), and a core pin (1d). A differential output of the two pickup coils depends upon the distance of the pin from the conductive substrate (22) indicating the coating thickness. The instrument is operable in two modes; one with a first measurement resolution and one with a second measurement resolution, the first resolution being greater than the second. The two different sensitivity ranges enable accurate thickness measurements over a wide range of coating thicknesses. The first range may be contained in or overlap the second range. The measuring instrument further comprises means for detecting the output of the pickup coils and means for modifying the current in the drive coil in dependence upon the output of the pickup coils.
Patent GB-2376867-A (GB)
Title: Frozen pizza base
Inventor: APPLEBY MARK
IPC: A21D13/00
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A method for producing a frozen pizza base comprises: <SL> <LI>(a) forming a dough disc to at least 50% of the final surface area of the pizza; <LI>(b) adding the dough disc to a pan; <LI>(c) allowing the dough disc to prove or relax in the pan; <LI>(d) baking the dough disc in the pan to form the pizza base; and <LI>(e) freezing the baked pizza base. </SL>
Patent GB-2373408-A (GB)
Title: Ringing tone production in a mobile phone
Inventor: ASAMI KOUSUKE
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A cellular phone includes a first speaker 4 for selectively outputting received speech or a ringing tone and a second speaker 5 for outputting a ringing tone only. A controller 36 controls the output of received speech or sound from the speakers in accordance with sound setting selected beforehand by the user of the phone. Use of both speakers to produce the ringing tone results in a stereophonic effect, e.g. with a musical tone.
Patent GB-2367317-A (GB)
Title: Downhole jetting tool
Inventor: LEE PAUL BERNARD
IPC: E21B37/00
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: There is provided a jetting tool assembly for use in cleaning tubular components used in drilling for gaseous or liquid hydrocarbons in producing formations, said assembly being conectable to a hollow drillstring and having a first mode of operation which allows through-flow of fluid and lengthwise of the drillstring, and a second mode of operation which routes the fluid transversely outwardly of the drillstring.
Patent GB-2371862-A (GB)
Title: Determining purity of amlodipine maleate
Inventor: PICHA FRANTISEK
IPC: G01N33/94
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: The purity of amlodipine maleate with respect to the content of amlodipine aspartate and /or maleamide is determined using reference standards of the aspartate and/or maleamide and e.g. chromatography. Also claimed is a process for the separation of the maleate from the aspartate or maleamide e.g. by TLC or HPLC.
Patent GB-2380036-A (GB)
Title: Boosted ground voltage sense amplifier
Inventor: PARK SAN-HA
IPC: G11C11/409
Filed: 2002-01-04
Abstract: A sense amplifier (110, fig 1) has driving unit (120, fig 1) for driving a pull-up source line and a pull-down source line of the sense amplifier. A driving control unit (130, fig 1) comprises a buffering section consisting of a number of logic elements (figure 2) to generate a Vss driving signal S<SB>vss</SB> and a Vbsg driving signal S<SB>vbsg</SB> to control the driving of a ground voltage and a boosted sense ground voltage sequentially on the pull-down source line. The buffering section includes a delay part so as to set the Vss driving period, I period, the timing of which can be adjusted by the inclusion of a metal option.
Patent GB-2381437-A (GB)
Title: Conducting thermal energy by superconductor material
Inventor: LUO CHIN-KUANG
IPC: A47J27/02
Filed: 2002-02-21
Abstract: In a method of conducting thermal energy, a hollow member (3) is formed from a heat-conducting material and has inner and outer walls (31, 32) that confine an enclosed chamber (33) therebetween. The chamber (33) is filled with a superconductor material (2). The hollow member (3) is subjected to a thermal energy source. A thermal conductor formed according to the aforesaid method can be incorporated in a cooking utensil, or in an electrical appliance, to permit quick and efficient conduction of thermal energy. The utensil or appliance may be a saucepan, pot, frying pan, kettle, ice-box or oven.
Patent GB-2388511-A (GB)
Title: Slug and snail plant protector
Inventor: HILL JOHN HENRY
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2002-05-18
Abstract: A slug and snail plant protector is a cover which includes a top 1 and sides 2 of mesh which is integrally supported by a framework 3. The cover is attached to a flat bottomed open-centred base flange 4 which maintains an inaccessible space when the device is placed on a flat solid horizontal surface. The gauge of the mesh is sufficiently fine to prevent the access of slugs and snails but sufficiently open to allow air, moisture and light to pass through. The surface of the flange which would normally be uppermost in use may have protrusions 5 for use as anchoring points to provide greater physical contact between the flange and any substrate. These protrusions may also prevent stacked covers from becoming jammed together.
Patent GB-2389250-A (GB)
Title: Capacitor arrangement for preventing voltage drop
Inventor: HARRIS MARTYN RUTHERFORD
IPC: H02M7/06
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: The invention provides an electrical generating system comprising an AC electrical generator (G) having an output, the system being characterised by a capacitor arrangement (Ca) which is provided at the output of the generator and which is arranged so as to offset a drop of voltage from no-load to full-load occurring at the output of the generator, whereby to permit increased power to be drawn from the generator without an unacceptable drop in output voltage and without exceeding permissible temperature limits for the generator winding. As described, the generator (G) is a permanent-magnet generator having a plurality of terminals and associated output lines, and the capacitor arrangement comprises a respective capacitor connected in series in one or more of the output lines, the value of the capacitance being selected such that a drop of voltage from no-load to full-load occurring at the associated generator terminal is substantially offset at an output terminal of the said capacitor.
Patent GB-2392390-A (GB)
Title: Exercise device
Inventor: ROBERTS SUSAN MARGARET
IPC: A63B23/10
Filed: 2002-07-16
Abstract: An exercise device comprises a pliable container (1 fig 1) with a plurality of balls 4. The container is placed on the floor and the balls manipulated by the feet. The device is intended to exercise the feet and lower limbs, stimulate circulation and prevent clots.
Patent GB-2396030-A (GB)
Title: A bidding system or a game or a method of gambling or doing business
Inventor: CHANDRAKUMAR APPUTHARAI
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-12-03
Abstract: A fund is set up for a specified maximum of subscribers, who undertake to subscribe a specified amount, each of them by the same specified number of dates, the same amount for each subscriber and each date, the chains of dates possibly only partially overlapping so that the fund can continue to accept new subscribers from time to time. After each subscription date, the amount of the fund is put up for sale by bidding among the subscribers. Each bid comprises the amount that the subscriber is willing to forego in order to obtain the fund amount. The highest bid wins. The amount foregone is split equally between all the subscribers. The promoter takes a specified percentage to cover its commission and expenses. Each subscriber is allowed to win only a limited number of times, e.g. once. The process can be operated by data-handling means 10, as an investment and borrowing business method, or as a game. The means 10: check in respect of a said subscriber that guarantees have been made of subscribing for said number of subscription occasions; limit the number of successful bids that can be made by any subscriber in a fund; run a plurality of funds, that differ, for respective sets of subscribers; display historical and other data for a plurality of available funds to an intending subscriber to choose between them; offer a new subscriber a no-win-no-join choice; operate via internet or bank cash dispenser network; and access subscriber bank accounts directly. Subscriptions can be paid or guaranteed by an employer. The invention includes programming method and means.
Patent GB-2380301-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for stock and index option price improvement, participation, and internalization
Inventor: SALIBA ANTONY J
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-07-23
Abstract: A method for stock option trading is practised using a stock options trading network (100) which includes an order flow provider (OFP) (102), a market (104), and an electronic drop system (106). At the OFP (102), a mainframe (108) generates options orders that are transmitted over a network (110) to a server (112) at the market. An option order is contemporaneously submitted to the market. The option order identifies, as examples, contract elements including a contract identifier, underlying security, strike price, expiry and option quantity. The method then determines a potential cross quantity and price based on the options order. Subsequently, the method submits a contra-order specifying contract elements including the contract identifier, underlying security, strike price, and expiry, as well as the potential cross quantity and price to the market for fulfillment.
Patent GB-2386934-A (GB)
Title: Damping device in a hydraulic system operating a clutch
Inventor: OSTERLAENGER JUERGEN
IPC: F16D25/08
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: A vibration/pulsation damper 301 consists of a support 306 for two radially offset spring loaded 319, 320 valve elements 313, 314 each forming a valve seat 317, 318 with the support 306. The cylindrical valve elements 313, 314 for different fluid directions are guided in their support and each allotted a transfer channel sections 321, 322 parallel to a longitudinal axis of the damper 301. The channel sections 321, 322 depend on an extension and lift of the respective valve element 313, 314. The seats 317, 318 are formed by a feed channel of smaller diameter than the valve element and shouldered 315 to support an end face of the valve element as offset radially inwards from its outside diameter. The valve support 306 is undercut to form a ring channel 329, which forms a starting point of the transfer channel 321 which in turn widens continually over its length. A first section of the transfer channel enlarges out of proportion to the valve element travel and is followed by a second section widening in proportion to the valve travel.
Patent GB-2391114-A (GB)
Title: Multi-frequency antenna apparatus
Inventor: NGUYEN HENRY H
IPC: H01Q5/40
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A multi-frequency antenna apparatus includes an open-ended slot antenna 20, operable at a high first frequency, which is cascaded in series with a further antenna element 22, operable at a low frequency. This apparatus has two distinct antennas 20, 22 fed by a single excitation L, C or T microstrip port 33. A U-shaped conductive strip 21 is formed on a dielectric substrate 23 and defines the slot antenna 20 with a slot of electrical length of one eighth of the wavelength at the first frequency and has a ground connection 37 located on one side of the slot and near the open-end of the slot antenna 20. A virtual feed point 30 is located on the other side of the slot and is coupled to the further antenna element 22. The electrical length from the ground connection 37 to the coupling point 30 is arranged to be one quarter wavelength at the said first frequency, creating a virtual open circuit (null) at the feed point 30 with regard to the first frequency. This permits the antennas 20, 22 to operate efficiently at different frequencies with minimal interaction. The further antenna 22 may be a coil formed from printed elements interconnected by conductive vias. The antenna apparatus may provide a cheap, compact, multi-frequency internal antenna structure for mobile devices.
Patent GB-2404654-A (GB)
Title: Cone shape closure device made of elastomeric material for store of flowable material
Inventor: SEMENENKO IVAN
IPC: B65D90/00
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A closure device 10 for closing the discharge opening, such as a hopper 20, of a store of flowable material e.g. powder or particulate material, has a conical form on its upper surface and is made of solid elastomeric material. The device has a sealing rim 12 at the bottom end of the cone, said rim having a tapered cross section for an improved sealing effect against the wall of the hopper 20. Also provided is a bottom cavity 14 defined by a cylindrical wall 13 at the base of the cone, for receiving part of an operating member which moves the closure device in its axial direction. The cylindrical wall 13 also tapers away from the base of the cone.
Patent GB-2397537-A (GB)
Title: A separation device
Inventor: TRINCAS NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: E03B3/02
Filed: 2003-12-31
Abstract: A separating device 1 comprises a hollow vessel open at both ends 2, 3 and divided into first and second chambers by a barrier means 7. There is an outlet means 9 from the first chamber adjacent the barrier means and a funnel means 4 extends from above the outlet means 9 within the first chamber through the barrier means 7 to the second chamber. An upper periphery of the funnel means 4 extends towards the walls 8 of the first chamber defining a separation gap 10 therebetween. The separating device may be fitted into a downpipe leading from the roof of a building to treat rainwater containing debris. In use the rainwater flows into the device 1 and any course debris is prevented from passing through the separation gap 10 and travels via the interior of the funnel through the open end 3 of the device. The rainwater passes through the separation gap 10 and exits through the outlet means 9 which leads to a storage tank. Preferably a frustoconical portion of the funnel means 4 is a filter mesh.
Patent GB-2397833-A (GB)
Title: Control apparatus for automated downhole tools
Inventor: ROBISON CLARK
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2004-01-22
Abstract: A method and apparatus for a computer controlled apparatus for use in wellbore completions. A touch-screen is provided that facilitates commands and information that is entered by an operator ordering movement of a downhole tool. In another embodiment, real-time information about the status of the downhole tools is transmitted to the apparatus based upon operating variables within the system, like pressure, flow rate, total flow, and time. In particular a number of inflow devices, in the form of remotely operated sliding sleeves, are controlled separately to control oil production. The devices could also be used to control outflow. They are controlled via a single hydraulic control line or by electric lines, fibre optics, cable, wireless or mechanical means.
Patent GB-2398128-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for using conventional core data to calibrate bound water volumes derived from NMR logs
Inventor: GALFORD JAMES E
IPC: G01R33/44
Filed: 2002-09-19
Abstract: Disclosed are a method and system for developing customized bound water transformations to obtain accurate determinations of non-producible water from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) logs. The approaches of this invention can he applied for in situ calibration where laboratory NMR measurements may not be possible or practical. In particular, a transformation model directly linking BVI and capillary pressure is developed by calibrating NMR derived BVI with the core data, the novel transformation model utilizes SBVI and/or CBVI models to directly relate NMR derived BVI and capillary pressure responses through the height of the measurement in a borehole. The derived height-based BVI transformation model is applied to the NMR log of the borehole to quantify non-producible water in the NMR log.
Patent GB-2398145-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for delivering a voucher via a mobile communication device
Inventor: DENTON CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: This PCT Application is to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2414374-A (GB)
Title: An animal lead
Inventor: MACKINNON PAMELA
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: An animal lead comprising a first flexible length 1 with one end fitted with a ring 2 which is free to move along the lead allowing an adjustable noose 3 to be formed at that end. At the opposite end of the lead is a fixed loop 1A which serves as a hand hold. Connecting this handle end to the movable ring is a flexible control line 4. In use the handler is able to loosen the noose from around the animals neck by pulling on the control line. Short cord loops 6 support the control line so that it lies generally alongside the lead. The control line may be lighter and/or thinner than the lead. The lead and the control line may also be of differing colours.
Patent GB-2400218-A (GB)
Title: Consumer-centric context-aware switching model
Inventor: MARITZEN MICHAEL
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-10-31
Abstract: A system and method for a context-aware switching model enabled between different access points such as web sites are described. The invention allows a user to be automatically transferred securely to another site from the current site without requiring intervention from the user, such as redundant entry of information. In another embodiment, the invention can also be utilized to switch from one application to another application. The invention also is capable of gathering context sensitive information and passing this context-sensitive information to another location. In one embodiment, the invention operates in conjunction with a secured transaction exchange, automatic population of fields, digital rights management, controlled content access, and the like. In one embodiment, context data is captured on a transaction device (810); the context data is stored on a storage device; and the context data is distributed from the storage device to a remote location (820).
Patent GB-2404976-A (GB)
Title: Fuel/air premixer for gas turbine combustor
Inventor: HAYASHI SHIGERU
IPC: F23D11/10
Filed: 2004-08-04
Abstract: A fuel/air premixer 1 for use in a gas turbine improves the atomization performance and mixing performance of the fuel by guiding an air stream flowing along the inside of a liquid film-forming body 11 so as to flow in an outward radial direction. A flow-deflecting tubular body 17 having an annular cross section is disposed on the inside of and coaxially with the liquid film-forming body 11 of an airblast atomizer nozzle 10 disposed at the inlet portion of a premixing tube 16. The outer peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a wall surface which increases in outer diameter toward the tip end of a first annular passage, thus promoting atomization of fuel from the tip end of the liquid film-forming body. The inner peripheral surface of the flow-deflecting tubular body has a form in which the inner diameter has a minimum to form a contracted portion 17a, and then increases dramatically toward the tip end, thus promoting mixing of the fuel and air by means of an air stream which spreads radially outward. First through third air swirlers 14a,14b,14c, for forming air stream swirls are disposed on the upstream sides of concentric passages.
Patent GB-2417128-A (GB)
Title: White light bulb assembly using LEDs as a light source
Inventor: CHANG TSU-KANG
IPC: H05B33/00
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: A white light bulb assembly includes a cylindrical body (10) with a threaded projection (100), a bulb covering (11) securely mounted on top of the cylindrical body, and multiple light emitting diodes (13) provided inside the bulb covering to electrically connect to the annular projection (100) and a circuit board (14) located inside the bulb covering. The bulb covering has multiple longitudinal grooves defined in an outer surface of the bulb covering and multiple lateral grooves (15) defined in an inner surface of the bulb covering to reflect and refract light from the light emitting diodes. The grooves cross so as to reinforce the reflection and refraction of light.
Patent GB-2417733-A (GB)
Title: Water drainage system
Inventor: POTTS ROLAND FREDERICK
IPC: E03B11/02
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A water drainage system 10 having a water storage unit 12 comprising a plurality of adjoining vertical cells 121, wherein the water storage unit is provided on a lattice panel 14b that allows horizontal flow of the water between adjoining vertical cells. Preferably, the vertical cells can form a hexagonal structure, which provides a strong storage unit. The lattice panel 14b also provides additional stiffness to the water drainage system and reinforces the storage unit against lateral forces. The lattice panel has at least one spigot 141 shaped for insertion into a vertical cell so as to position and hold the water storage unit on the lattice panel. Preferably, two lattice panels 14a, 14b are provided to sandwich the water storage unit, each including rounded shoulders for use with fastening straps (16, Fig 1).
Patent GB-2418284-A (GB)
Title: Switch array having first electrode enclosed by second electrode
Inventor: ROSS WILLIAM LESLIE
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2004-09-21
Abstract: An array of switches including, a switch (1) comprising first and second contact portions (3, 6) separated by a gap, and a bridge member for connecting the first and second portions across the gap (9). The first contact portion (6) is surrounded by the second contact portion (3). The switch array is used to digitise fingerprints.
Patent GB-2418378-A (GB)
Title: Spice grinder in combination with a shaker
Inventor: CHENG SHUNG-I
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A spice grinder includes a hollow container (10) having a first opening (11) and a second opening (12) respectively communicating with exterior of the container (10), a skirt (20) rotatably mounted around the hollow container (10), a hollow cap (30) detachably supported by the skirt (20) so as to alternately close the communication between an interior and the exterior of the hollow container (10), the hollow cap (30) having multiple slits (311) defined in a top face thereof and being provided for receiving therein condiment and a grinding device (40) for grinding spice received in the hollow container (10).