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Patent GB-2397143-A (GB)
Title: Data processing performance control
Inventor: FLYNN DAVID WALTER
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: Performance control of a processor core 52 is achieved by modulating between a processing mode power supply configuration which the processor core 52 is clocked and a holding mode power supply configuration which the processor core 52 is not clocked. By modulating between these two power supply configuration modes, a target performance level may be achieved and energy consumption whilst in the holding mode can be reduced.
Patent GB-2381707-A (GB)
Title: Mitigating interference between wireless systems
Inventor: KITCHEN DUNCAN
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: Two separate radio frequency networks may be operated within interference distance from one another in a way which mitigates the possibility of interference. Using received signal strength indicator data, the nature of the interference may be determined without actually demodulating the interfering signal. The timing of the interfering signal and its characteristic features may be determined. Using that information, together with the probability that any given slot will actually be occupied by an interfering transmission, a statistics package may be developed which gives an indication of the probability of a transmission from the interferer at any given time. That package may be transmitted to other nodes in the same network. When a first node wishes to transmit information to a second node, the first node may analyze the statistics package received from the second node. The first node may thereby make a determination about when to actually initiate the transmission to the second node.
Patent GB-2398137-A (GB)
Title: Computer sex and associated computer systems
Inventor: SWIFT JONATHAN RICHARD
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2003-02-13
Abstract: A computer sex system is disclosed which is a tower unit which may be connected to a computer and may further comprise an infra-red body scanner, an inner body fluid scanner (which may require the use of tracer chemicals ingested by the user), a clothing tag detector (such that the computer system may monitor what the user is wearing), visual and environmental sensors and also a variety of sex toy accessories. The system in operation may interact with the user to provide sexual stimulation and may animate and present various characters (which may be based on real people) in a variety of scenes and scenarios. The system may also contain further functionality such as the ability to dispense medical advice, allow voting in general elections and other disparate features.
Patent GB-2403226-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for pickling and passivating metal fabrications
Inventor: HOWE WILLIAM BENJAMIN
IPC: C23G3/00
Filed: 2003-06-28
Abstract: A method and apparatus 100 for pickling and passivating metal fabrications where pickling and passivating fluids are alternately sprayed at an elevated pressure in and around the inside of metal containers or ducting. The used pickling/passivating fluid and released debris is drained after the pickling and passivating stages respectively. A gearless turbine is used to control speed of delivery and a piston controlled separator 110 to alternate between the pickling and passivating phases. The apparatus can also comprise means for monitoring and controlling the apparatus remotely.
Patent GB-2405646-A (GB)
Title: Two layer filling for bed mattresses and upholstery
Inventor: BARON JOHN MARK
IPC: D04H1/541
Filed: 2003-09-08
Abstract: A two layer filling product for bed mattresses and upholstery comprises a lower, support layer with a firm support characteristic and an upper, comfort layer with a softer support characteristic. The support layer is made of coarse fibres and the comfort layer is made of finer fibres. The fibres are preferably polyester. The product is manufactured by forming a web of the coarser fibres and then overlaying a web of the finer fibres to form a composite web. The composite web is then passed through a hot air circulating oven and subsequently through a cooler while under compression. The coarse fibres may include bicomponent fibres.
Patent GB-2395199-A (GB)
Title: Articles having raised features and methods for making the same
Inventor: SCHAEPKENS MARC
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: An article (200) has a plurality of raised features (220) on at least one of its surfaces. The raised features have a form of ridges or islands. The article is made by conducting a material through the space between two solid surfaces, at least one of which has a negative image of the pattern of the raised features, the material may be polymeric film. Such an article serves as a substrate (200) upon which a matrix of individually addressable light-emitting devices are formed. The substrate (200) is polymeric material and may be selected from polyethyleneterephthalate, polyacrylates and epoxy resins. The raised features on the substrate have a height in the range of about 1 to about 100 micrometers. The light emitting device preferably comprises a layer of organic electroluminescent material (234) sandwiched between two electrically conducting layers (230, 238).
Patent GB-2406753-A (GB)
Title: System and method for providing an indication of the proximity of a moveable device
Inventor: NOBLE GARY PAUL
IPC: G01S5/02
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: A system and method are described for providing an indication of the proximity of a moveable device (102) . The system comprises at least a first moveable device (102) having a transmitting means for transmitting data (104) comprising an identification of the first device (102) and a second device (110) having a receiving means for receiving data (104) from the first device (102), and a transmitting means for transmitting data including the identification of the first device (102) together with an indication of the proximity of the identified device (102) . A further device (105) with a receiving means for receiving the data transmitted by the second device (110) can be used in order to obtain an indication of the proximity of the first device (102). The indication of the proximity of the first device is a scale value which degrades as the first device (102) moves away from the second device (110).
Patent GB-2407757-A (GB)
Title: Food supporting apparatus
Inventor: WICK VINCENT
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: A food supporting rack for use with an oven or grill includes a dish 2 with an inclined base 3 sloping towards a collecting basin 4, skewers with an hexagonally shaped feature 7, holding plates 8 preventing lateral movement of the skewers and a rack 1 with shaped receiving slots 5 preventing free rotation of the skewers. The apparatus may be fitted with a handle.
Patent GB-2398194-A (GB)
Title: A clock frequency doubler with high and low output phases of equal length
Inventor: JUNG GUN-OK
IPC: H03K5/13
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A CMOS frequency doubler for use in a synchronous memory comprises a 90 degree delay-locked-loop 210,230 and an XOR gate 220. Phase detector 231 (figure 4) provides in each input cycle a signal V1 which exceeds or is less than the reference voltage V2 in dependence on whether the delay of the delay circuit 210 exceeds 90 degrees. The comparator 232 compares V1 with V2 and controls the up-down counter 233 which outputs a digital code to control the delay circuit 210. The delay circuit may comprise a series connection of logic inverters. The drive strength, and hence the delay, of the inverters may be controlled by selection of a set of parallel-connected inverters (figures 5 and 6). Alternatively, the delay circuit may comprise a set of delay sections subject to selective bypass.
Patent GB-2408985-A (GB)
Title: Angle Trim
Inventor: WILLIAMS GREGORY STEPHEN
IPC: E04F19/02
Filed: 2003-12-11
Abstract: An angle trim comprises an external surface <B>2</B> and an internal surface <B>3</B>, the internal surface <B>3</B> has at least one adhesives cavity <B>4</B>. The or each adhesives cavity <B>4</B> comprises an opening neck <B>5</B> and an internal chamber <B>6</B>, the internal chamber <B>6</B> having a greater cross section <B>A-A</B> at at least one point than the narrowest cross section <B>B-B</B> of the opening neck <B>5</B>. A plurality of adhesives cavities <B>4</B> may be provided. The angle trim may be a 90 degree internal angle trim or a 90 degree external angle trim. The angle trim may be provided in strips which can be cut to a desired length. The angle trim may be of metal. The angle trim may be a plastics extrusion.
Patent GB-2395803-A (GB)
Title: Configuration device for a fieldbus segment
Inventor: CHEN DEJI
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A configuration device 20 for a Fieldbus segment comprises a processor, a memory, a set of routines 31 stored in the memory and a communication stack 30 to communicate on the Fieldbus segment. A configuration routine is stored in the memory and can be executed on the processor to initiate any of the set of routines 31, which configure a Fieldbus device using the communication stack 30. A communication routine is also stored in the memory and can be executed on the processor to establish communication with the Fieldbus device without interrupting communications already established between the Fieldbus device and other devices attached to the Fieldbus segment. The communication routine may include a first portion that determines virtual communication relationship (VCR) entries which are available for use and not being used by other devices, a second portion that selects one of the useable VCR entries and a third portion that establishes a communication link with the Fieldbus device using the selected VCR entry.
Patent GB-2400456-A (GB)
Title: On-line device testing block in a process control or safety system
Inventor: OTT MICHAEL G
IPC: G01M99/00
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: An on-line device testing block in a process control or safety system, for enabling self testing of a field device whilst in operation, comprises communication means for communicating with the field device, means for initiating an on-line test routine, means for obtaining test results and means for indicating the test results. The testing block may include a test control program with a logic entity, or a testing unit, that initiates a test and receives the test results. The logic entity, or testing unit, may include means for indicating when an abnormal field device status exists, and may be configured to periodically initiate testing of the field device. Means may also be provided to indicate that the self testing routine is running, or that it is unable to run.
Patent GB-2397817-A (GB)
Title: Coumarin derivative
Inventor: MUTO SUSUMU
IPC: A61K33/24
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A medicine containing as an active ingredient a compound represented by the following formula [wherein X represents a single bond or optionally substituted C1-6 alkylene: and A represents optionally substituted C1-6 alkyl, optionally substituted C6-10 aryl, or a 4- to 10-membered, mono-or bicyclic, unsaturated or partially or wholly saturated, heterocyclic group containing one to four heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur as ring-constituting atoms (the heterocyclic group may be substituted)]. This medicine is for use in enhancing the effect of treatments for cancers the mechanism of action of which is based on a DNA damage.
Patent GB-2403409-A (GB)
Title: Repair method for Dura mater using equinine collagen foil
Inventor: SEPEHRNIA ABOLGHASSEM
IPC: A61L27/36
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A method of using a substantially non-porous equine collagen foil to repair and regenerate dura mater tissue of mammals when the dura mater tissue is damaged as a result of injury, tumors, surgery, and the like. The non-porous equine collagen foil comprises collagen fibrils which provides a replacement dura mater composition that is elastic, liquid-tight, and which has a high tensile strength. The non-porous equine collagen foil is furthermore resorbable and provides a biomatrix, wherein a neodura is rapidly formed which becomes indistinguishable from the autologous dura mater in a matter of weeks. The process for making the equine collagen foil reduces the likelihood of disease transmission.
Patent GB-2414917-A (GB)
Title: Self-extinguishable cigarette
Inventor: HSU WEI-CHENG
IPC: A24D1/10
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: A cigarette is comprised of a tobacco portion 10 having an adequate amount of tobacco and a cigarette paper 12 enrolling the tobacco, a filter portion 20 having an adequate amount of filter 21 and a wrapping paper 22 enrolling the filter, the filter portion being connected with the tobacco portion end by end, and a fire-extinguishing unit 30 embedded into the filter portion and having a fire-extinguishing liquid 32, which is ejectable to extinguish the ash fire of the cigarette while the tobacco portion is squeezed by an external force.
Patent GB-2407334-A (GB)
Title: Redundant telemetry system
Inventor: BOYLE BRUCE W
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A drill string 6 comprises adapter subs 9, 9a, 9b within the string that are separated from each other by at least three lengths of drill pipe. The adapter subs 9, 9a, 9b are connected together by a communication cable 5a which may be as a wired drill pipe (WDP). In the event that the cable 5a should fail an alternative cable 5b can ensure that communication between adapter subs 9, 9a, 9b is maintained by acting as a by-pass. Cable 5b carries sub connectors 118 with inductive couplers 120 for communication with inductive couplers 114 within the adapter subs 9. The sub connectors 118 include a key or arm 124 which can engage in an annular recess 116 in the adapter sub 9 to locate the connector 118 correctly.
Patent GB-2422218-A (GB)
Title: A system for providing services
Inventor: ANSON COLIN I
IPC: H04M3/38
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A system for providing services to subscribers over a network, preferably a mobile telephony network, in which a data structure stores a plurality of datasets containing data about each subscriber and each of the datasets relates to a respective level of authentication and the right of a subscriber to access a service depends on the dataset used to authenticate the subscriber. Preferably there is another data structure (fig 8 80) storing details about subscribers to the system such that subscribers have a common identity across all services. Also disclosed is a software development system suitable for developing such services comprising: multiple, such as three, processing units (fig 7 60) each having an execution environment and associated with a respective service binding or set of service bindings; and a data structure (fig 7 50) identifying the service bindings (fig 7 52) associated with software applications or components that are executed by one of the multiple processing units, wherein different developers have different access rights to the data structure and the different software applications and components have different access rights level associated with them.
Patent GB-2412506-A (GB)
Title: Electrical apparatus slidable into connection unit
Inventor: DENT PETER
IPC: H01R13/629
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: An electrical apparatus for a vehicle comprises an electronics housing 1 having first rectangular connectors 3-6 mounted on an end face 2. The housing is received on a mounting tray 10 having a panel 11 at one end supporting second rectangular connectors 13-16. A raised lip 101 on each side of the mounting tray guides the housing as it is slid along the tray to mate the first connectors 3-6 with the second connectors 13-16. The other side of second connectors connect with cables 23-26. A locking mechanism 102 on the tray retains the electronics housing on the tray when the connectors are mated.
Patent GB-2424401-A (GB)
Title: Fuel type reminder arrangement
Inventor: LUXTON GORDON CHRISTOPHER ROBI
IPC: B60K15/05
Filed: 2005-03-21
Abstract: An arrangement for deterring against use in apparatus such as a vehicle or generator of a wrong fuel type includes means for triggering provision of a visible and/or audible warning, when a user prepares the apparatus for refuelling. The warning may inform of the correct fuel type. The arrangement may comprise a filler cap containing circuitry incorporating the triggering and warning means. The triggering means may be a proximity sensor (50 see fig 4) or a switch 36 activated by grasping cap walls 16, 18. The warning means may be a board 30 containing a voice-messaging circuit delivering an appropriate verbal message when triggered, which in one modification is inside a car radio. If the apparatus is a diesel powered vehicle, for example, a filler door release switch may trigger a voice message circuit contained within a dashboard mounted unit also containing a speaker. Alternatively, the message may be communicated through an existing car radio speaker. A visual message may be displayed instead of or in addition to an audible message.
Patent GB-2413152-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock with master key capability
Inventor: MAGNUSSON CLAES
IPC: E05B19/00
Filed: 2005-04-18
Abstract: A cylinder lock 10 has a replaceable annular ring in front of the key hole which can be of two forms: a master ring 17 which allows the use of only a master key 2 and blocks the insertion of a low level key 1, and a low level ring 7 which allows the use of both keys. Stop surface 16 on the master key 2 has a depth sufficient to accommodate a tab 18 on the master ring 17 but the shallower depth of stop surface 6 on the low level key 1 causes the tab 18 to engage bit 15 and block key entry. Projection 9 on the low level ring 7 can be accommodated by both keys.
Patent GB-2426687-A (GB)
Title: Inter-engaging fasteners
Inventor: KERSHAW JASON
IPC: A44B17/00
Filed: 2005-05-26
Abstract: An inter-engaging fastener system comprises a first substrate 7 provided with a plurality of spaced first engagement members 8 distributed across a surface of the first substrate, and a second substrate (9) provided with a plurality of second engagement members 10 disposed across a surface of the second substrate. The distribution of the first members on the surface of the first substrate and the distribution of second members across the surface of the second substrate are such that respective first and second members are adapted to interengage to inter-connect the first substrate with the second substrate. Each first member 8 comprises a central projection 11 and a wall surface 14 spaced from, surrounding and facing the projection. The wall surface 14 defines, together with the surface of the projection, a generally ring-shaped groove 13 between the wall surface and the projection surface. Each second member is of generally cylindrical form, defining a central socket 15 surrounded by a circum-extending wall 16 having an inner surface defining the socket 15 and an outer surface. A first member and a corresponding second member are dimensioned to inter-engage so that the projection of the first member forms a close fit with the inner surface of the circum-extending wall in the socket of the second member and the circum-extending wall is received in the groove of the first member with a close fit between the inner surface and the outer surface of the circum-extending wall and the respective sides of the groove. The system may be used to interengage an upper portion and a sole portion of an item of footwear.
Patent GB-2427518-A (GB)
Title: Optical add-drop multiplexer in which data input at a plurality of different ports is dropped using a common bank of transponders
Inventor: DORWARD RICHARD MUNRO
IPC: H04J14/02
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: The invention relates to the field of telecommunications networks and in particular to a node of such a network which is arranged to allow one set of transponders to address a plurality of line ports. The node comprises a series of signal blockers which are arranged to be selectively operable on command to route traffic to different ports of the node and to the set of transponders for adding/dropping signals from the node. Such an arrangement also permits sharing of equipment of the node such as a multiplexer, a demultiplexer, and splitters.
Patent GB-2427442-A (GB)
Title: Automatically stopping and starting the i.c. engine of a vehicle having a manual transmission
Inventor: PETRIDIS THEMI
IPC: F02N11/08
Filed: 2005-06-20
Abstract: A method for starting and stopping an engine 10 driveably connected to a manual transmission 11 by a clutch is disclosed in which the engine 10 is operable in a first mode 200 in which the engine 10 is automatically stopped and started and in a second mode 100 in which the engine 10 is run continuously. When the engine 10 is being operated in the first mode 200 the method includes the step 901 of automatically starting the engine 10 from an engine stopped state 701 when it is determined that a clutch pedal 25 is pressed. If the transmission 11 is in gear, the engine 10 is not started until it has been determined at step 425 that the clutch pedal 25 has been pressed sufficiently for the clutch to be disengaged but if the transmission 11 is in neutral the engine 10 is started at step 424 as soon as the clutch pedal 25 is pressed.
Patent GB-2417371-A (GB)
Title: High performance electrical connector for telecommunications apparatus
Inventor: ABUGHAZALEH SHADI A
IPC: H01R24/58
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An electrical connector for telecommunications applications e.g. telecommunications jack, comprising a circuit board 16, having a plurality of apertures therein, said apertures each having at least one inner walls 71 and a plurality of pairs of contacts e.g. 22, each contact in each said plurality of pairs of contacts being mounted in a respective aperture in said circuit board, each said contact having a pin with a first side and a second side, said second side of each pin having a lateral protrusion extending therefrom, each said contact in said plurality of pairs of contacts being mounted to said circuit board when a respective pin is inserted into a respective aperture, at least a side of each said respective pin frictionally engaging said at least one inner wall of said respective aperture. The lateral protrusions preferably take the form of a bend or curve most preferably a sine wave shape. Each pin of a pair preferably crosses the other pin of the respective pair. A portion of each pin preferably having a non conductive coating.
Patent GB-2416485-A (GB)
Title: Broom, method, and broom display
Inventor: BOYER CHRISTOPHER T
IPC: A46B9/04
Filed: 2004-07-02
Abstract: The broom may include a body, a shaft connected to the body, and a plurality of bristles extending from the body. The body may include a hanging shoulder disposed proximal to the shaft connector and a transverse retaining ridge disposed proximal the hanging shoulder. The retaining ridge limits rotation of the broom when hanging from a support. In another embodiment, the broom may include a body, a shaft, a support and a plurality of bristles extending from the support. The bristles are a plurality of bunched fibers which are connected to the support via fusion-bonding.