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Patent GB-2367618-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic / electromagnetic mobile telephone location system
Inventor: SPICER JOHN JOSEPH
IPC: G01S11/16
Filed: 2000-09-29
Abstract: A mobile telecommunications system which provides position information for a mobile telephone 50 forming part of the system. The system comprises a network 60 associated with the mobile telephone 50 which provides electromagnetic timing signals for the telephone 50 and an audio system 70 for providing audio signals from which the position of the telephone 50 can be determined. The mobile telephone 50 receives radio signals from its network 60 to provide an absolute time reference and acoustic signals from the audio system 70 to determine its position. The signal information may be processed by either the mobile telephone 50 or the network 60 in order to determine the position of the mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2353604-A (GB)
Title: A fitting/changing room security system and method of monitoring goods taken into such a fitting/changing room
Inventor: DOWLING MARK EDWARD
IPC: G08B13/14
Filed: 1999-05-10
Abstract: A fitting/changing room security system comprising scales (11) for weighing goods taken into and out of a fitting/changing room and means for storing a weight of the goods taken into the fitting/changing room. The weights of the goods taken into and subsequently out of the fitting/changing room are compared, thereby to determine whether a possible theft has occurred.
Patent GB-2363678-A (GB)
Title: A Method of using a (hfac)Cu(I)(DMB) precursor to form copper wiring
Inventor: PYO SUNG GYU
IPC: H01L21/3205
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A method of forming copper wiring in a semiconductor device, uses metal organic chemical vapour deposition (MOCVD) process technology 400, in which 1,1,1,5,5,5-hexafluoro-2, 4-10 pentadionato (3,3-dimethyl-1-butene)-copper (I) ((hfac)Cu (DMB)), is used as a copper precursor. The deposition process uses copper deposition equipment 100, which comprises a bubbler provided with a reactive chamber. Alternatively, the method may use direct liquid injection (DLI), a control evaporation mixer (CEM), or a vaporiser of an orifice type or a spray type.
Patent GB-2372588-A (GB)
Title: Data communication apparatus
Inventor: PITT-PLADDY GLEN
IPC: A63F9/24
Filed: 2000-12-22
Abstract: A base module 2, has a subsidiary unit receiving area 3b providing a first electrical coupling PD2. A subsidiary unit 4 has a memory 23 and a second electrical coupling means PD1 and is arranged to be received on the base unit coupling PD2 so as to complete an electrical path via the user. Preferably the coupling is a capacitive coupling. At least a part of the subsidiary unit memory is arranged to have either a write allowed or write protect status. In use the base unit supplies a data signal, preferably a write protect command, to the subsidiary unit. The subsidiary unit has a receiving means and a storing means to cause the data to be stored in the memory. The subsidiary unit has a prevention means for preventing writing of data into the write protect area when data is already stored such that the write protect status is irreversible. Preferably this is done using a fusible link (F, Fig 5) which is fused after an initial write. In a particular embodiment the apparatus may be used as part of a game with the subsidiary unit forming a game playing piece.
Patent GB-2355538-A (GB)
Title: Device and method for measurement of resistivity outside of a wellpipe
Inventor: KONG FAN-NIAN
IPC: G01V3/30
Filed: 1999-06-17
Abstract: The invention is a device for measuring and surveillance of resistivity in a petroleum reservoir in a geological formation with an injection-, observation- or production well comprising an electrically conductive metallic well tubing, with the new and inventive being characterized by the following features: a) an electrical energy source; b) at least one inductive transmitter antenna for electromagnetic waves, fixedly arranged in the well, outside of the well tubing's outer metallic surface: c) at least one series of sensors comprising n inductive resistivity sensors (5a, 5b, ..., 5n) arranged for receiving the electromagnetic waves and generation of measurement signals, fixedly arranged in the well, by the petroleum reservoir and outside the well tubing's outer metallic surface; and d) a signal conductor for the measurements signals.
Patent GB-2359271-A (GB)
Title: Double screw extruder
Inventor: HARTER RAINER
IPC: B29C48/405
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: A double screw extruder comprises a housing (1) having two cylindrical housing orifices (7, 8), the axes (9, 10) of which extend substantially parallel to one another and have a spacing <U>a</U> from one another. Arranged in the housing orifices are screws (15, 16) which have identical external diameters (D<SB>a</SB>) and internal diameters (D<SB>i</SB>), the ratio of which being: D<SB>a</SB>/D<SB>i</SB>   /   1.8. The screws can be driven in the same direction at a speed of n > 650 rpm and a specific torque per screw shaft (11, 12) of M<SB>d</SB>/a<SP>3</SP>   /   7.5 Nm/cm<SP>3</SP>.
Patent GB-2375030-A (GB)
Title: Changing user interface following difficulty in use
Inventor: STANFORD-CLARK ANDREW JAMES
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-04-27
Abstract: A user interface, e.g. an internet web page (<B>30'</B>), may cause difficulty to a user. A plurality of interactions are assessed, and parts of the interface are changed, e.g. magnified, according to any difficulties experienced. Problems may arise if the layout is not intuitive or if any graphics associated with hyperlinks (<B>80</B>) are small. In such cases, the user may position a cursor (<B>90</B>) close to the hyperlink, but not close enough to trigger the action. This results in confusion and inconvenience for the user, who may find precise placement of the cursor on the interface difficult especially if suffering from a handicap such as partial blindness and/or motor disabilities. Users who do not experience difficulties can continue using the original interface.
Patent GB-2361495-A (GB)
Title: Down hole motors and methods for their operation
Inventor: SUNDE EGIL
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 1999-10-25
Abstract: A down hole motor assembly which comprises an hydraulic drive portion, a drill bit operatively connected to the drive portion and a disengage mechanism (11) arranged to disengage drive to the drill bit. The disengage mechanism (11) is arranged to be actuated by supplying drilling fluid to the drive portion at a flow rate which is greater than the flow rate at which fluid is surrounded to run the drive portion during normal drilling. The disengage mechanism being arranged to be re-set so that drive is reconnected to the drill bit when the fluid supply to the drive portion is shut off.
Patent GB-2376916-A (GB)
Title: Decorative laminate comprising synthetic paper
Inventor: YASUDA EITOKU
IPC: B32B27/10
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A laminate comprises a central substrate layer 1, with a synthetic paper layer 3 attached to each face by adhesive 2. The central substrate may comprise a polyolefin resin, a filler (example CaCO<SB>3</SB>) and other additives (examples UV absorbent, flame retardant) and may be roughened (examples corona discharge, acid treatment) to improve adhesion to the synthetic paper layers. The paper layers may comprise a polyolefin resin, a filler (example CaCO<SB>3</SB>) and titanium dioxide. The laminate is stated to be usable with adhesives, to be readily printable and to be warp resistant and therefore to be useful amongst other things as a substrate for ceiling tiles, floor tiles, wall panels and decorative facings for furniture.
Patent GB-2370230-A (GB)
Title: Ankle brace
Inventor: BOURNE ADRIAN DAVID
IPC: A61F5/01
Filed: 2001-09-18
Abstract: A shell 14 for an ankle brace 10 is substantially rigid and has an inner surface shaped to conform to an outer side surface of a person's leg 20 between an upper extent above the person's ankle bone and a lower extent below the person's ankle bone but above the base of the heel, and between a forward extent towards the front of the person's leg and a rearward extent towards the rear of the person's leg. The shell has a through-hole 34 having a size and shape generally identical to the size and shape of the periphery of the protruding part 36 of the person's body covering the ankle bone. The shell is configured so that, with the hole snugly receiving the protruding part of the body, the inner surface of the shell conforms to the side surface of the person's leg. A second invention provides a projection 54 for covering the person's anterior talofibular ligament 62.
Patent GB-2381831-A (GB)
Title: A cleaning method for an engine during operation by introducing a cleaning fluid at the intake manifold by suction of the engine
Inventor: CHANG YEN HSI
IPC: F02B77/04
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A method of cleaning the carbon accumulated in an engine while the engine is in operation. Cleaning solution 13 is sucked from a container 1 via a guiding tubes 52 and 3 into the engine using the vacuum at the intake 42 of the engine. In another embodiment a hole 25 is provided in the tube 3 connecting the container to the engine intake to facilitate mixing of air and cleaning solution 13. A valve with an adjusting nut may be provided to so that the flow rate of the cleaning solution may be adjusted. In a further embodiment a partitioning disc (51) with a plurality of pores (511) is provided at the mouth of the container (5) for air to enter and an air/cleaning solution mixing chamber (53) is provided above the disc.
Patent GB-2383005-A (GB)
Title: Fireproofing coating
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW JOHN
IPC: C08K7/00
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A fireproofing coating for a substrate comprises an unexpanded intumescent mineral and a binder. The mineral may have a micaceous structure such as unexpanded phyllosilicate for example vermiculite. Alternatively it may be an unexpanded silaceous volcanic glass such as perlite. The binder may be an organic polymer such as vinyl acetate, vinyl versatate, styrene acrylics, urea formaldehyde, phenol formaldehyde, melamine formaldehyde, acrylic, vinylidene chloride, polyurethane, polyamide, styrene butadiene or any grafted combination. A vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate copolymer is preferred. Alternatively the binder may be a silicate. Substrates include metal, minerals, plastic and wood in locations such as roofs, walls and floors, especially wooden roof trusses. In fireproofing an insulating wrap may be provided around the substrate, the substrate and/or the wrap being provided with the fireproofing coating.
Patent GB-2385841-A (GB)
Title: A dispensing wallet incorporating a blister pack
Inventor: LLEWELLYN TIMOTHY JAMES
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2002-03-01
Abstract: A dispensing wallet comprises a first section 2B flanked on each side by second and third sections 2A,2C which are respectively hingedly connected to the first section 2B. At least one of the first and second sections 2B, 2A has an array of openings 20, 22 therein which correspond to the rupturable openings of a blister pack 14,16 which is attached to the said first and/or second sections 2B, 2A. The second section 2A can then be folded over onto the first section 2B and the third section 2C is then folded over onto the stacked first and second sections 2B, 2A to form a closed wallet. The wallet is held in the closed position by two magnetic strips 10,12 with one strip 10 preferably being placed on the side edge remote from the hinged connection 6B on the inner face of the third section 2C and the other strip 12 preferably being placed on the outer face of the second section 2A along a side edge that is adjacent the hinged connection 4A with the first section 2B. The third section 2C preferably has a data carrier 24 such as a note pad attached to the inner face thereof.
Patent GB-2374614-A (GB)
Title: Wall cladding fitting
Inventor: WATSON BRIAN
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A fitting for attaching wall cladding comprises a body 1 from which extends a lip 6, an outer portion of the lip forming a return for extending over and trapping an engagement element 21, one of the fitting and engagement element to be provided on the cladding and the other on a substrate for the cladding. The body 1 is preferably annular.
Patent GB-2387559-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for the automatic coating of granular products
Inventor: RITCHIE DANIEL THOMAS EXELY
IPC: A23K1/00
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatically coating granular material supplied from storage hoppers (1,6 figure 1) through pipes 3a,8a to a weighing station 20. The granular material falls from outlets 5,10 of supply pipes 3a,8a directly into a funnel 100 which comprises a frusto-conical fabric body 103, a frusto-conical rigid plastic neck 102 and a cylindrical steel-tubing outlet 101. A liquid additive supply pipe 12 connects an additive storage container 11 to coating means comprising a manifold 18, flow valves 19b and manifold outlet pipes 19, and spray heads 19a mounted around the perimeter of the outlet 101. Compressed air 12b is mixed with the liquid additive in the delivery pipe 12 just upstream of the manifold 18. The granular feed material falls through the funnel 100 out of outlet 101 and is coated with liquid additive by the coating means before being collected in weighing bucket 21 of a weighing means (not shown). The granular material may be animal feed.
Patent GB-2377525-A (GB)
Title: A portable device having biometrics based authentication capabilities
Inventor: POO TENG PIN
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2002-03-22
Abstract: Apparatus and method for implementing biometrics-based access control to a restricted resource. In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is realized using a portable device. Specifically, in one embodiment, the portable device includes a microprocessor, a non-volatile memory coupled thereto, and a biometrics-based authentication module controlled by the microprocessor. Preferably, the biometrics technology used is fingerprint authentication technology. The authentication module is capable of registering a fingerprint upon first use of the portable device, storing an encoded version of the fingerprint in the non-volatile memory. Subsequently, the authentication module can read a person's fingerprint and reliably determine whether the fingerprint matches the registered fingerprint stored in the non-volatile memory. If a match is found, access to the restricted resource is granted to that person; otherwise, access is denied. Embodiments of the present invention thus provide a highly convenient, secured and reliable method and system for user authentication and access control which was not achievable in prior art password-based authentication approaches. The device may be a portable data storage device or it may be used to control access to premises or the operation of machinery. A bypass authentication mechanism may be provided in case of failure of the biometics-based authentication system.
Patent GB-2374365-A (GB)
Title: Telemetry system for borehole logging tools
Inventor: MIYAMAE SHOHACHI
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2000-11-27
Abstract: A borehole telemetry system including a surface telemetry module, a downhole telemetry module, and a multiplexed datalink between the surface and downhole modules capable of transferring data alternately between an uplink in which data is transferred from the downhole module to the surface module and a downlink in which data is transferred from the surface module to the downhole module; wherein the data link can be switched between a first configuration in which a relatively long time is assigned to the uplink and a relatively short time is assigned to the downlink, and a second configuration in which a relatively long time is assigned to the downlink and a relatively short time is assigned to the uplink. The first configuration can be used to transmit data when logging with downhole tools and the second configuration can be used to program logging tools.
Patent GB-2376777-A (GB)
Title: Portable audio device and network including an audio device
Inventor: BROWN BARRY ALLEN THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A network is disclosed comprising at least a first and a second audio data storage device 10,20, each device 10,20 comprising:<BR> an area of memory in which one or more audio data files are stored, a file selection means adapted to permit a user to select one or more of the stored audio data files, and<BR> a data processor adapted to access the one or more selected files from the memory and process the selected files with the profile to generate a processed audio signal;<BR> in which the first device 10 is adapted to communicate across the network to the second device 20 such that any data files stored in the memory of the first device 10 which are not present in the second device 2- are automatically copied to the memory of the second device 20. Device 20 when moved out of range of device 10 can form a new network with device 30. One of the devices may be a portable music player and the other may be a PC, a mini-disc player, a MP3 player or a CD player.
Patent GB-2374600-A (GB)
Title: Binder system for ceramic arc discharge lamp
Inventor: POLIS DANIEL L
IPC: C04B35/634
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A binder system for forming a ceramic body, such as translucent ar tube for a metal halide lamp, comprises a hydrocarbon, such as a paraffin wax, a copolymer, such as poly (ethylene-co-vinyl acetate), and optionally a surfactant. The binder system is mixed with a ceramic powder and heated to above the melting point of the binder. The heated mixture is formed into a compact having the general shape of the finished ceramic body and then cooled or allowed to cool. The hydrocarbon and copolymer have overlapping freezing points so that when the shaped compact cools, crystalline segments of the copolymer (such as ethylene segments) co-crystallize with the hydrocarbon, while amorphous segments (such as vinyl acetate) form bridges between the crystalline regions. As a result, the cooled compact has improved green strength over conventional binder systems.
Patent GB-2380106-A (GB)
Title: Determining an optimum modulation scheme and code rate in a packet communication system
Inventor: KIM MIN-GOO
IPC: H04L27/34
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: An apparatus and method for determining an optimum modulation scheme and code rate in a communication system using a variable transmission scheme. In a transmitter included in the communication system, an encoder encodes an encoder packet (EP) and a plurality of modulators having different modulation orders modulate sub-packets being codewords output from the encoder. A selector selects one of the modulators by comparing an MPR (Modulation order Product code Rate) being a ratio of an EP size to a number of payload modulation symbols, and comparing the MPR with a threshold. The number of payload modulation symbols is determined from the packet duration, the number of available Walsh codes (NAWC) and the chip rate.
Patent GB-2381097-A (GB)
Title: System processing time computation method
Inventor: KAWAMURA NAOKI
IPC: G01R31/26
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A method for the computation of a system processing time required to perform an operation in a manufacturing system which can process a plurality of lots in a continuous or parallel manner, for example a manufacturing system used to produce IC semiconductor wafers. In the proposed system the minimum processing time for an object lot, the contents and requirements of a lot currently being processed and the actual processing time of on or more completed lots are all taken into account when computing the predicted processing time required for the object lot.
Patent GB-2375715-A (GB)
Title: Respiratory apparatus with air regulation ring
Inventor: BOOTH CHRISTOPHER EDGERLEY
IPC: A61M11/06
Filed: 1998-11-18
Abstract: Respiratory apparatus for medical use comprising a housing (11) having a first inlet (13) for connection to a source of gas under pressure, second inlet means (16,16') for the entrainment of air and an outlet (22) for supplying the gaseous mixture to a patient. The second inlet means (16,16') is adjustable by means of a ring (17) rotatable around the upper part of the housing (11). The ring (17) is spring loaded to bring a lower end thereof into contact with a shoulder (21) of the housing (11). This lower end and the shoulder (21) have formations (20) which will inter-engage to prevent rotation of the ring (17) but which may be disengaged to permit rotation of the ring (17) if the ring (17) is lifted against the action of the spring (19).
Patent GB-2394603-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector fitting for a socket box
Inventor: PRINGLE LARRY GEORGE
IPC: H02G3/12
Filed: 2002-10-25
Abstract: An electrical connector fitting for mounting in an open-fronted socket box (not shown) has (a) socket contacts 242,244,246 for receiving corresponding plug contacts 330 of an accessory 300 to be mounted on the front of the box, and (b) means, for example screw contacts, for receiving wires to connect them electrically with corresponding socket contacts. The wires maybe received in channels (figure 2B) in a block containing the socket contacts 242,244,246: the channels may extend to opposite sides of the block. The socket box may be flush-mounted. A dummy accessory which covers the opening of the box and the socket contacts may be fitted temporarily in the socket box while the wall is being plastered: the dummy accessory is later replaced by an active accessory.
Patent GB-2395148-A (GB)
Title: Trigger activated condiment grinder
Inventor: TANG GEORGE
IPC: A47J42/34
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: A condiment grinder 10, comprises a housing 11, a condiment storage chamber 13, a trigger 12 which is pivotally attached to housing 11, a substantially cylindrical elongated piston 14 which extends through chamber 13 and has at one end a serrated portion 15, a linkage arrangement comprising first and second links 17, 18 which transmit movement of the trigger to the piston, and a grinding aperture 16 which cooperates with the serrated portion 15 of piston 14 so as to grind the condiment accordingly. The grinding aperture 16 is formed between two concave grinding blocks 25, 26 and block 26 can be moved relative to the piston and fixed block 25 via a nut and bolt arrangement 28, 27. A coiled spring 22, which surrounds piston 14, bears upon the wall of the chamber in one direction and biasses the piston so as to accommodate trigger 12 in a rest position when in an opposite direction. Trigger 12 is pivoted relative to housing 11 via a pin 35 and a cooperating pin and slot 26, 37. A subsidiary chamber 32, utilising a moveable perforated cover 33, is also provided so as to store a second condiment.
Patent GB-2397874-A (GB)
Title: Indirect heater with gas recirculation
Inventor: ROBINSON EDWIN
IPC: F24H1/44
Filed: 2002-11-14
Abstract: An indirect heater comprises a burner 31 mounted at one end of a cylindrical chamber 14, a coaxial conduit surrounding the chamber 14 and containing a heat exchanger comprising of a plurality of tubes 20, which communicate with headers 22, 24 at either end of the conduit via a passage 17. Headers 22, 24 have inlet and outlet 21, 25 connections, passages, and a means is provided for recirculating gas and balancing a proportion of the recirculated gas after the heat exchanger. The means for recirculating the gas may be an axial fan 16 driven by a motor 26, belt drive to shaft 27 and final drive 28. The balancing of the gas may comprise venting cooled recirculated gas to the atmosphere via an outlet 29. The conduit may comprise an inner wall 18 and outer shell 19, which may be covered with insulation 30. Bearings of the fan 16 may be cooled by air or steam via ports (32, fig 4). An additional passage 34 may be provided between inner wall 18 and outer shell 19. The fan may be mounted externally (36, fig 6) and the recirculated gas may enter chamber 14 via orifices (40) in a plate (41) to promote swirl.