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Patent GB-2356362-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic nebuliser
Inventor: HOPKINS ANDREW DAVID
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2000-10-12
Abstract: A nebuliser comprises an electrically energisable ultrasonic transducer having an oscillation frequency dependent current and voltage characteristic exhibiting the occurrence of a minimum magnitude of current through the transducer at an anti-resonance frequency of the transducer, the voltage across the transducer increasing with an increase in frequency within a range of frequencies including said anti-resonance frequency. The nebuliser further comprises a transducer drive system for generating a drive signal for energising the transducer, the drive system comprising oscillation frequency control means operable to maintain the frequency of the drive signal at a specific frequency within said range of frequencies by reference to the variation of both current through the transducer and voltage across the transducer with a change of frequency within the said frequency range. The transducer is arranged to receive said drive signal and to cause physical vibrations in fluid to be nebulised when energised by said drive signal. The nebuliser further comprises spiral vanes downstream of the fluid nebulising section, said vanes cause the fluid to swirl such that larger particles are forced onto the vanes and do not pass to the user. The nebuliser also comprises a supply control mechanism whereby demand is measured according to fluid flow and subsequent demand is estimated and the nebulisation turned on only at the time of expected demand.
Patent GB-2368531-A (GB)
Title: Anaesthesia breathing apparatus
Inventor: FENTON PAUL
IPC: A61M16/20
Filed: 2000-10-31
Abstract: An anaesthesia breathing system 1 is arranged as a circle system 3 with an inspiratory line 4 including a set of Oxford Inflating Bellows 9 and an expiratory line 5 including a patient ventilating valve 17 comprising an inflatable bladder 19. During controlled ventilation, positive pressure created by the Oxford Inflating Bellows causes the inflatable bladder to inflate and occlude gas flow and so inspiratory gas is provided to the patient rather than passing into the expiratory line.
Patent GB-2369164-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic control of a continuously-variable ratio transmission
Inventor: MURRAY STEPHEN WILLIAM
IPC: F16H61/00
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: A hydraulic control circuit for a CVT transmission comprises a first hydraulic pressure control valve V<SB>1</SB> for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid to be supplied to roller control pistons of a variator and a second independent hydraulic pressure control valve V<SB>2</SB> for controlling the pressure of hydraulic fluid to be supplied to a clutching arrangement of an epicyclic transmission. The clutching arrangement includes a low regime clutch and a high regime clutch that are both engaged briefly causing a synchronous ratio, during changeover from the low regime to the high regime. This overlapping of the clutches is produced by the hydraulic pressure to engage the high regime clutch being applied in a single stage at maximum pressure, thereby resulting in a rapid engagement of the high regime clutch. The valves V<SB>1</SB>, V<SB>2</SB> are connected in flow series and by a first fluid directing valve V<SB>3</SB>, for directing flow from each pump PL, PR to a first point upstream of valve V<SB>1</SB>, or to a second point P downstream of valve V<SB>1</SB>, but upstream of valve V<SB>2</SB>. By adopting such an arrangement it is possible to control the clutches without affecting roller position of the CVT and vice versa.
Patent GB-2371248-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of self-assembled monolayers
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA HITOSHI
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2000-12-04
Abstract: A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is fabricated using either a semi-fluorinated sulphur containing compound or a semi-fluorinated silane derivative and compressed carbon dioxide as the solvent medium. The temperature and/or pressure of the compressed CO  Þ   may be varied during the fabrication process to improve the molecular packing density of the monolayer. The substrate may be metallic e.g. Au, Ag, Cu, Pd, Fe, Hg, GaAs, ITO, or Fe  Þ  O  ý   or may be glass or silicon. A co-solvent such as H<SB>2</SB>O, CH  ý  OH, CF  ý  OH, CF  ý  CH  Þ  OH, CF  ý  CF  Þ  OH, (CF  ý  )  Þ  CHOH, CH  Ú  , C<SB>2</SB>H  Ú  , C  Þ   F  Û  , CHF  ý  , CClF  ý  , C<SB>2</SB> H  Û  , SF  Û  , propylene, propane, NH  ý  , pentane, PrOH, MeOH, EtOH, BuOH, benzene and pyridine may be used in combination with the compressed carbon dioxide. The self assembled monolayer may be used in an inkjet head, an electronic, optical or an optoelectronic device such as a thin film transistor, an organic semiconductor device or a light emitting diode.
Patent GB-2361298-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for illuminating a portable electronic device through a utility power jack
Inventor: NAGHI DAVID
IPC: H01R39/38
Filed: 2000-06-02
Abstract: An illumination device (5), for illumination of a portable electronic device comprises: a white LED (9) in a flexible arm (7), plugs into and is powered through a utility power jakc (4) of a portable electronic device (1) in a manner that power is derived from the port (6) of the portable electronic device to power the illumination device. The illumination device includes: a housing (10), a reflector (13), a diffuser or a magnifier (14), and a dimmer (15) to control the light intensity given off by the white LED.
Patent GB-2366034-A (GB)
Title: Internet navigation method for communications terminals
Inventor: FOURRE FREDERIC
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-02-08
Abstract: An internet 101 navigation method for communication terminals 14 or server 20 for helping with navigation comprises isolating a link address to a target page from a source page, recording the isolated address and retrieving the target page using the isolated address. The terminal may retrieve the page itself or by means of a server. A location marker may be inserted into the source page for the or each link and may be associated with an identification element. The target page may be translated into a format readable by the terminal. The address and the source page may be inserted into a message as two parts with a recognisable delimiter. The terminal may be a fax machine (facsimile), telephones or any other telephone equipment.
Patent GB-2366150-A (GB)
Title: Extending the life of a cordless telephone backup battery during a power cut
Inventor: BERNARD BRUCE
IPC: H04M1/73
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: A method for extending the length of time over which a cordless telephone system can operate without an external source of power involves detecting a power supply outage or power failure, determining that a telephone call is not currently being handled, placing the portable unit into a mode of reduced power consumption, and placing the base unit into a mode of reduced power consumption. After a period of time, the base unit resumes functionality, determines whether a call is being initiated, and handles any such calls. If the system is not active, the base unit re-enters its mode of reduced power consumption, and the cycle is repeated.
Patent GB-2364845-A (GB)
Title: Decoding of a limited number of channels
Inventor: HARRIS CHARLES GERARD
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A receiver/decoder is provided which is capable of decoding only a limited number of encrypted digital broadcast signal formats. The limited number may be one. The decoder may have a time limited period of reception.
Patent GB-2370768-A (GB)
Title: Fire and explosion suppression
Inventor: GRIGG JULIAN
IPC: A62D1/00
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A fire or explosion suppression system comprises a source (30) of a liquid suppressant under pressure, and a source (32) of an inert gas under pressure. The liquid suppressant is a chemical substance having a low environmental impact, with a short atmospheric lifetime of less than 30 days. The inert gas may be nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, neon or helium or mixtures of any two or more of them. The suppressant and the inert gas are fed under pressure to an output unit (34) comprising a mixing chamber in which the liquid and the gas impinge to produce a mist of the liquid suppressant of very small droplet size which is entrained in the pressurised gas together with vapour from the liquid, the so-entrained mist and vapour and the gas being discharged by a nozzle (44) into an area to be protected. The mist and vapour are therefore carried by the entraining and transporting high pressure gas into regions of the areas to be protected, enabling a total flooding capability. The inert gas also performs a fire or explosion suppressing capability.
Patent GB-2381256-A (GB)
Title: Patient lifting device
Inventor: FELLOWS-SMITH COLLETTE
IPC: A61G7/16
Filed: 2001-09-29
Abstract: A patient lifting device includes an articulated stretcher with a seat 3, back 2, and base 4, a means for rotating the seat 3 and back 2 relative to the base 4, so that the angle between the back 2 and seat 3 is less than 180{ in order to support a patient in a sifting position. An aperture 10 is provided in the seat 3 which may be used as an aid to toileting the patient while in an elevated position. A means of suspension 5 may also be included, which provides movement of the stretcher when connected to a support structure 13, in this case a column 6 (to provide vertical movement), a wheeled base 7 (to provide lateral movement) and a linkage 8 that allows the stretcher to rotate. The support structure 13 allows a detached stretcher to be picked up from ground level (fig 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2373962-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical autodialler for a mobile phone
Inventor: JONES STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H04M1/2749
Filed: 2001-10-08
Abstract: A mechanical autodialler comprises an actuating mechanism 3 and a loudspeaker 4. A mobile phone 5 is removably clamped to a mounting means (figs 3,4) allowing adjustment in three dimensions relative to the actuating mechanism such that the actuating mechanism is aligned with the phone's last number redial button. In response to an operating signal, a control signal is generated which causes the actuating mechanism to press the redial button, whilst the loudspeaker plays an audio signal which may comprise a recorded or digitally stored message. The control signal sent to the actuator may comprise a number of time spaced signals to thereby cause a corresponding number of successive depressions of the button and the control signal may be repeated after a predetermined lapse of time. The message may be repeated continuously whilst the operating signal is present. The actuating mechanism may comprise a solenoid. The operating signal will typically be generated in response to an alarm condition.
Patent GB-2369623-A (GB)
Title: Removal of particulates from carbon monoxide hydrogenation products
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2001-10-29
Abstract: The process involves performing Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, preferably under conditions which favor formation of wax and heavy products (i.e., using a catalyst with high chain growth probabilities), and obtaining a waxy heavy fraction including particulate contaminants. The fraction is subjected to hydroprocessing conditions, preferably upflow hydroprocessing conditions, using a catalyst bed which, permits passage of the particulate contaminants. The particulates are then removed from the upgraded liquid product, for example by filtration, distillation and/or centrifugation. The products may be refined by hydrodewaxing, hydrocracking, hydroisomerisation or hydrotreating.
Patent GB-2370557-A (GB)
Title: Underfloor lift for vehicles
Inventor: BECK ADAM
IPC: A61G3/06
Filed: 2001-10-30
Abstract: A vehicle underfloor lift, suitable for wheelchair use, comprises a lifting platform 12 having a bridge plate 14 and a ramp stop 15, which act as safety devices when the lift is in use, and a box in which the lifting platform is stowed when not in use. The box has a cover (30, fig 11), which along with the bridge plate and ramp stop are moved when the lift is being deployed or stowed, by means of cams and/or springs.
Patent GB-2368866-A (GB)
Title: Method for hanging tubulars involving tubular expansion
Inventor: BAILEY GARY L
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 1998-10-07
Abstract: A method of hanging a liner (14) within a casing (10), involves placing the liner (14) in overlapping relationship with the casing (10). A spacer (16) may be located between the liner (14) and casing (10), such that when the liner (14) is expanded, the spacer (16) is also expanded. The liner (14) is expanded beyond the yield point, such that it, or the spacer (16), engages the inside of the casing (10), thereby stressing the casing (10) within its elastic limits. The assembly then contracts to form a tight structural support and a high pressure seal between the casing (10) and the liner (14). Expansion of the assembly is accomplished by a hydraulic ram (32, fig 5B) and an expandible collet assembly (fig 5A).
Patent GB-2388035-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive strip for securing sanitary pads
Inventor: MORELLO LUCY
IPC: A61F13/56
Filed: 2002-05-04
Abstract: A pliable, disposable, sanitary strip which has an absorbent, breathable top layer B1, B2 and an adhesive backing layer C1, C2 protected by a peel-off strip. Preferably the top layer is made from natural or synthetic materials, and the backing adhesive is pressure-sensitive. The strip may be used to fix sanitary pads or panty liners D to the wearers panties or hosiery by positioning it over the sanitary pad, and wrapping the end around the crotch of the of the undergarment for additional security. The strip may be used singly or preferably in pairs. May be made in various sizes and colours, and may have a fragrance or antimicrobial agent.
Patent GB-2371915-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for teaching computer keyboarding
Inventor: SLADDEN JENNIFER ELSPETH
IPC: G09B13/00
Filed: 2000-10-23
Abstract: A method and apparatus (fig. 1) for teaching keyboarding utilizing a series of short exercise designed to present letter combinations, including word parts and whole words, that reflect both the keyboard organization, a frequent spelling combination and alphabet parts. A columns and alphabetic approach provides correct neuromotor patterning (fig. 4) by establishing accurate brain-finger messages (612). The method may also be used with a technique for color-coding the fingers (12) on each hand and their associated keys on the keyboard (10) to provide visual stimulus to further enhance the learning process.
Patent GB-2378028-A (GB)
Title: Emergency alarm centre with modular construction
Inventor: PFEFFERSEDER ANTON
IPC: G08B25/14
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: An emergency alarm centre of modular design wherein the modules 7, 15, 16, 17, to which detectors are connected, are installable and removable during the operation of the system. The modules are mutually connected via an internal optical bus, 6. Emergency alarm centres may be interconnected, allowing each centre access to all modules.
Patent GB-2378846-A (GB)
Title: Distributed mode loudspeaker for a passenger vehicle
Inventor: BANK GRAHAM
IPC: H04R5/02
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A vehicle component 202 for mounting in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, the component 202 comprising a loudspeaker having an acoustic radiator capable of supporting bending wave vibration and an electromechanical force transducer 204 mounted to the acoustic radiator to excite bending waves in the acoustic radiator to produce an acoustic output, characterised in that the transducer 204 has an intended operative frequency range and comprises a resonant element 208,210 having a frequency distribution of modes in the operative frequency range and coupling means 212 on the resonant element for mounting the transducer 204 to the acoustic radiator.
Patent GB-2380423-A (GB)
Title: Animal or bird shaped windmill
Inventor: PRYKE MARTIN
IPC: A63H33/40
Filed: 2002-08-20
Abstract: A wind operated apparatus 10 comprises a planar body 12, capable of pivotal movement about a vertical axis 16, where at least two blades 24 are rotatably mounted on the body in a horizontal axis 22. A change of wind direction or speed may cause the apparatus to pivot unpredictably about the vertical axis. The vertical axis may extend through the centre area of the body, such that an equal area of body portion acted on by the wind is disposed either side of the vertical axis. The horizontal axis may also extend through the vertical axis about which the apparatus rotates. The blades may be mounted apart at 180{ to each other and the blades inclined at the same angle along their longitudinal axes, and may be of the same size and shape, to enable the blades to rotate under the action of the wind. Each blade may be mounted either side of the body portion, which may be shaped to depict a bird or animal and to simulate the ambulatory movement as a result of the rotation of the blades.
Patent GB-2392605-A (GB)
Title: Manufacturing jewellery
Inventor: WINN CARL
IPC: B22D25/02
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an article of jewellery, such as the globe 12,14 on a body piercing 10, comprises moulding the article around a prisoner 30, which is retained therein. A relatively large but lightweight article is thereby produced. The prisoner is of graphite or ceramic and may be spaced from the walls of the mould 20 by wires 32. An investment, vacuum or centrifugal casting method may be used.
Patent GB-2385651-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced tensioner guide having a biasing member biasing against the reinforcing plate
Inventor: HORIE HIROSHI
IPC: F16H7/18
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A tensioning guide for a chain, belt or the like comprises a synthetic resin guide body 110 having a shoe 111 on which the chain slides, and a slotted plate-receiving portion integrally moulded on the back side of the shoe for receiving a reinforced plate 120. The plate-receiving portion is composed of a pair of opposed longitudinally extending walls 112a.. Locking pieces 110e formed in the plate-receiving portion, have tapered surfaces 110g on their tips that engage locking holes 120b in the plate 120 and exert a biasing force on the edges of the locking holes which urges the plate against the back of the shoe. The reinforcing plate and the guide body are secured together even during vibration.
Patent GB-2386759-A (GB)
Title: Communication device
Inventor: MUELLER WOLFGANG
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2003-01-27
Abstract: Proposed is a communication device comprising a transmitter and/or receiver which comprises a signal coupling to an energy store for the purpose of transmitting and/or receiving a radio signal. The energy store is preferably in the form of a battery. In this context, the battery can also be an element of a magnetic-loop antenna. The communication device is preferably used in a detector.
Patent GB-2398225-A (GB)
Title: A medical waste disposal container
Inventor: HATTON WILLIAM MAURICE
IPC: A61B19/02
Filed: 2003-02-12
Abstract: A medical waste disposal container comprises a hollow container portion 12 and a top cover 24 that is securable to an upper region of said container portion 12 by a snap-fitting arrangement 20. The upper region of the hollow container 12 is provided with an opening 22 through which waste is received and the top cover 24 includes an inlet 30 through which waste can be inserted for passage to opening 22. A guide arrangement for guiding the top cover 24 into the correct position on the hollow container portion 12 is also present, the guide arrangement comprises guide members 156 provided on at least one of said top cover 24 and container portion 12. At least one of the guide members 156 are preferably arranged to deflect the snap-fitting engagement arrangement 20 to ensure respective portions snap-fittingly engage. The top cover 24 of the container preferably has a plurality of guide members 156 arranged to provide support for a second top cover 24 in a nesting arrangement, thus allowing the top covers 24 to be stacked during transportation. A rotatable tumbler device 50 may also be present in the container, it is preferably rotatable between a position that blocks the opening 22 of the hollow container portion 12, thus preventing waste from being deposited and a position which allows waste to be inserted into the container 10. A wall bracket for the medical waste disposal container 10 is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2399816-A (GB)
Title: A catalyst/reagent composition comprising a poly-amino acid catalyst and an epoxidation reagent and its use in asymmetric epoxidation reactions
Inventor: ROBERTS STANLEY MICHAEL
IPC: C07D301/12
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: A process for the asymmetric epoxidation of   a  ,  b  -unsaturated carbonyl or sulfonyl compounds comprises providing, in the absence of an aqueous phase, a catalyst/reagent composition comprising a poly-amino acid catalyst which encapsulates an epoxidation reagent, contacting the catalyst/reagent compsition with an   a  ,  b  -unsaturated carbonyl or sulfonyl compound under conditions effective to provide at least partial asymmetric epoxidation and recovering the resulting asymmetric epoxide. The catalyst is preferably polyleucine, polyalanine or polyneopentylglycine and the epoxidation reagent is preferably a peroxide, perchlorate or perborate. Catalyst/reagent compositions for use in epoxidation reactions comprise, in the absence of an aqueous phase, a poly-amino acid encapsulating an epoxidation reagent and/or comprise the formula (Leu)n(H2O2)xn(H2O)yn where x is preferably 2-300 and y is 1-1000. A process for preparing such catalyst/reagent compositions comprises contacting the poly-amino acid with an aqueous phase comprising the epoxidation agent under conditions to cause the epoxidation reagent to be encapsulated by the poly-amino acid and then separating the resulting catalyst/reagent composition from the aqueous phase. The aqueous phase may comprise the epoxidation reagent in the presence of a phase transfer catalyst.
Patent GB-2401213-A (GB)
Title: Altering a CAD model
Inventor: STURGE DAVID
IPC: G06T19/00
Filed: 2003-05-02
Abstract: A method of altering a CAD 500 model comprising causing a processing means (112) to generate a reference model 502 roughly corresponding to a feature of the CAD model 500 then causing the processing means (102) to generate a control model 504 indicative of changes that should be made to the CAD model 500. The processing means (112) evaluates at least one point on the reference model 502 and evaluates for each point that has been evaluated on the reference model 502, a corresponding point on the control model 504. The results of the evaluation of the point from the reference model 502 and the evaluation of the point on the control model 504 are used to determine how a point on the CAD model 500 should be altered and to alter the point on the CAD model 500. This may result in reduced processing requirements compared to prior art methods.