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Patent GB-2371226-A (GB)
Title: Picture hanging aid
Inventor: THOMAS COLIN
IPC: A47G1/20
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A device to establish the correct position of a picture hook comprises a pair of rollers (Figure 6) hooked onto the picture wire and attached by cords of equal length to the top corners of the frame. With the device locked into position, the frame is offered to the wall and a spike associated wit the rollers marks the wall in the correct place. In an alternative embodiment (Figure 8), a template comprises lugs R, S mounted on adjustable arms of equal length such that the lugs can be positioned on the top corners of the frame. A further lug T hooked onto the picture wire is vertically adjusted until the wire is taut and locked into position. The device is then offered to the wall and a mark is made trough a hole in lug T.
Patent GB-2372511-A (GB)
Title: Circular knitting machine for knitting double-faced pile fabric
Inventor: WANG PING-SHIH
IPC: D04B15/32
Filed: 2001-02-26
Abstract: A circular knitting machine has pairs of sinkers 1,2 mounted in a dial to form pile loops 5,10 on the opposite faces of the fabric. The sinkers are mounted in tricks defined by trick plates received in grooves in a radially outer section of the dial, the trick plates having projections at the bottom of their outer ends to engage a locating shoulder of the dial.
Patent GB-2364163-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive method and apparatus for dynamically adjusting seek operations
Inventor: GAERTNER MARK A
IPC: G11B21/08
Filed: 1999-10-08
Abstract: A method (400) of controlling an actuator in a disc drive to move a data head to implement an access in accordance with the invention includes determining a first rotational position corresponding to a rotational position of the data head when the access will start (410) and determining a second rotational position corresponding to a rotational position of the data head at a destination of the access (420). Subsequently, an access time required to move the data head from the first rotational position on a current or initial track to the second rotational position on a destination track using a fastest of multiple seek profiles is determined (430). A slower or slowest of the multiple seek profiles which can be used to move the data head from the first track to the second track within the access time is determined (440). Subsequently, the actuator is controlled using the determined slower or slowest of the multiple seek profiles to implement the access (450). In addition, a disc drive is provided.
Patent GB-2371781-A (GB)
Title: A safety belt arrangement
Inventor: INGEMARSSON ANDERS
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: A safety-belt arrangement for use in a motor vehicle has a safety-belt (5), one end of which is connected to a retractor (8), a sensor (11) generates a signal representative of the amount of safety-belt paid-out from the retractor. A force limiter (10) is associated with the retractor to permit safety-belt to be paid-out with a variable force limiting effect. A control arrangement (12) changes the level of force applied by the force limiter (10) in dependence upon the length of safety-belt paid-out from the retractor.
Patent GB-2368440-A (GB)
Title: Car security alarm sensing battery voltage change
Inventor: KELLER JR ROBERT R
IPC: B60R25/20
Filed: 2001-06-15
Abstract: A vehicle security system can be armed or disarmed by an authorised user who is alerted if the alarm system is armed prior to the use of the vehicle. The warning that the alarm is armed is triggered by sensing a change in the vehicles' battery indicating entry to the vehicle. A piezoelectric vibrations sensor may be a part of the sensing system able to detect a running engine or able to generate warning sounds. The system preferably uses a comparator and capacitor to detect changes in the battery 121 voltage. The voltage comparator circuitry 111 or substantial parts of the alarm system may be contained within the battery housing 153.
Patent GB-2377045-A (GB)
Title: Configuration manager
Inventor: WEYTJENS JAN
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A configuration manager for use in forming an image from a plurality of components including objects and collections of objects, the configuration manager including a selector for selecting components from a database for use in the image and an analyser for analysing the selected components to determine what other components are required by the selected components and means for ensuring that all components required by the selected components are themselves selected. Each component being stored in association with a plurality of attributes which at least indicate any other components required by the component. An editor may be provided for editing or modifying the selected components wherein the editor may amend the attributes stored in association with the components such that properties of a component can be changed without the need for recompilation. The configuration manager may further include a version controller for determining the version of components and converting the contents of older version components to the current version. The configuration manager may be implemented as a four layer structure comprising a persistence layer, a common code base layer, a layer of platform independent core classes and a platform specific GUI layer.
Patent GB-2362111-A (GB)
Title: Low spin golf ball having a dual core configuration
Inventor: SULLIVAN MICHAEL J
IPC: C08L23/08
Filed: 2000-01-04
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a golf ball having a dual, or multilayer core component that is relatively soft and a hard cover that results in the golf ball exhibiting a reduced spin rate. The dual, or multilayer core component includes a center component and a core layer, each of which is independently formed from a thermoset material, a thermoplastic material, or a blend thereof. The dual core component is relatively soft, having a Riehle compression of at least 75. The cover is preferably formed from a high acid ionomer or a certain type of alpha-olefin such that the cover has a Shore D hardness of at least 65. The cover may be a single layer cover or a multilayer cover. The golf ball of the present invention may have an enlarged diameter which serves to further reduce spin rate. The resulting golf ball exhibits properties of reduced spin without sacrificing durability, playability and resilience.
Patent GB-2379373-A (GB)
Title: Pet headcollar
Inventor: HOLBROOK IRENE
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2001-09-06
Abstract: Pet headcollar for leading or controlling a pet such as a dog, comprising a strap 2 which carries a ring 16 at one end 18 and a slide opening 24 provided in the body of the strap 2. The headcollar is formed by threading the opposite end 26 of the strap 2 firstly through the slide opening 24 and then through the ring 16 to provide a figure of eight configuration to the strap whose loops 28 and 30 are adapted to respectively fit around the dog's nose and neck. End 26 constitutes a leash or may alternatively comprise means for attachment of a separable leash. Also disclosed is a pet collar comprising a strap and a chain forming an endless collar and a buckle to adjust the size of the collar (Figs 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2380194-A (GB)
Title: Mitochondrial mutation associated with schizophrenia
Inventor: MARCHBANKS ROGER MICHAEL
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2001-10-01
Abstract: This invention relates to methods for detecting and quantitating a heteroplasmic mutation at position 12027 of mitochondrial DNA in various human tissues. The mutation is a <I>t</I>  T  <I>c</I> substitution that changes the protein structure of NADH-Ubiquinone reductase causing oxidative stress by increased superoxide production and reduced electron transfer. The mutant form predominates in 24% of the mtDNA in lymphocytes from normals and in 47% of a sample of 180 schizophrenics. Several other illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular disorder and age related neurological, ophthalmological and dermatological age related degeneration are also associated with oxidative stress. The invention thus affords methods of predicting the likelihood of schizophrenia and other ailments before the onset of clinical symptoms. Also disclosed are methods of alleviating the illnesses caused by the mutation by replacing mtDNA or preventing its expression and methods of using quercetin and its glycosides to reduce superoxide emission without compromising the energy transfer capabilities of the reductase.
Patent GB-2367931-A (GB)
Title: Circuit and method for multiple match detection in content addressable memories
Inventor: AHMED ABDULLAH
IPC: G11C7/06
Filed: 2000-07-12
Abstract: The invention detects multiple matches between search and stored data in high-density content addressable memories. An input signal is derived from the matchlines, such that the input signal starts discharging from a predetermined precharge level towards a discharge level determined by the number of match conditions. A reference signal is generated such that it starts to discharge at the same time from the same precharge level towards a reference level which falls between the two discharge levels corresponding to single and double match condition. A latching differential amplifier is activated shortly thereafter to compare the input signal with the reference signal and thereby provide an indication whether a multiple single or no match occurs on the matchlines, after which the amplifier is deactivated. The disclosed circuit features a relatively fast detection with low current consumption.
Patent GB-2374835-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printer having a carriage skirt which extends beyond a print cartridge(s) to influence airflow between the cartridge(s) and a medium during printing
Inventor: PIETRZYK JOE R
IPC: B41J2/21
Filed: 2002-04-11
Abstract: An inkjet printer 10 which prints on a print medium 12 includes at least one print carriage 30, a carriage shell 26 adapted to hold the print cartridge and traverse the print medium, and a carriage skirt 28 which extends from the carriage shell. The print cartridge includes a printhead 32 having a scan axis 21 and a series of ink orifices 36 formed in a front face 34 thereof. The carriage shell traverses the print medium along the scan axis during printing and the carriage skirt extends from the carriage shell parallel with the front face of the printhead in a direction of the scan axis. The carriage skirt influences airflow between the print cartridge and the print medium such as to reduce a component of airflow perpendicular to the scan axis under the cartridge and produce a uniform airflow (arrows 140,Fig.8) between the cartridge and the print medium during printing. Thus, the carriage skirt affects air currents acting on the ink drops emerging from the print cartridge during printing to prevent print defects caused by the air currents.
Patent GB-2388053-A (GB)
Title: Musical toy having lights powered by a dynamo
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: A63H5/00
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A musical toy having an electric generator comprises a musical set 3 fixed to a base 2, a pull cord or string with a pulling ring 40, and a cover 5 having a number of lighting devices 50. Musical set 3 comprises spindle 32 having spiral spring 33 on a top portion, magnet 36 on a bottom portion, and a coil 31, with the spindle being linked by gear set 34 to sound device 35, and coil 31 being electrically connected by wires 51 to lights 50. Magnet 36 is arranged inside coil 31 so that upon pulling and releasing the cord, spindle 32 rotates under the action of the unwinding spring thereby causing magnet 36 to rotate within coil 31 and generate an electric current for illuminating the lights. In a further embodiment, the string or cord is replaced by a knob (6, fig. 5) which is turned to wind the spring. Lighting devices 50 may be light bulbs or LED's.
Patent GB-2377450-A (GB)
Title: 1,3,5-Triazine-Piperazinone derivatives
Inventor: LAZZARI DARIO
IPC: C07D241/06
Filed: 1999-11-11
Abstract: A composition containing for example a polycarbonate blend or a polyacetal and a compound of the formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=42 WI=139 LX=261 LY=657 TI=CF> <PC>wherein<BR> <B>n</B> is preferably 3;<BR> <B>G<SB>1</SB>, G<SB>2</SB>, G<SB>3</SB> and G<SB>4</SB></B> are independently of one another e.g. C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl;<BR> <B>A<SB>1</SB></B> is e.g. hydrogen or methyl;<BR> <B>A<SB>2</SB></B> is e.g. methylene;<BR> <B>A<SB>3</SB>'</B> and <B>A<SB>3</SB>''</B> are e.g. C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl;<BR> <B>A<SB>4</SB></B> is e.g. C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>8</SB>alkyl;<BR> <B>Y</B> is e.g. a group of the formula (IV) <EMI ID=1.2 HE=33 WI=147 LX=261 LY=1643 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R<SB>1</SB> is e.g. hydrogen or methyl, R<SB>2</SB> is e.g. methylene, R<SB>3</SB>' and R<SB>3</SB>'' are e.g. C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl and R<SB>4</SB> is e.g. hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>8</SB>alkyl; and<BR> <B>Z</B> is e.g. a group of the formula (VI) <EMI ID=1.3 HE=22 WI=147 LX=274 LY=2188 TI=CF> <PC>with A<SB>10</SB>' and A<SB>10</SB>'' being independently of one another e.g. hydrogen or C<SB>1</SB>-C<SB>4</SB>alkyl and A<SB>11</SB>' and A<SB>11</SB>'' being independently of one another e.g. C<SB>2</SB>-C<SB>6</SB>alkylene.
Patent GB-2391339-A (GB)
Title: Digital IC revision identification using a register
Inventor: BOWDLER NIK
IPC: G06F9/02
Filed: 2002-07-30
Abstract: An apparatus for revision identification in an electronic device comprises a register, and a central processing unit (CPU) connected to the register for reading signals from and writing signals to the register. The CPU uses the register as a general purpose register in normal operation, and there are means for applying a signal to the register to cause it to Load, 40, a predetermined identification (ID) value representing a current hardware state of the electronic device and for causing the CPU to read, 70, the ID value from the register. The CPU executes, 95, software suitable for operating the current hardware revision, in dependence on the ID value read from the register.
Patent GB-2381864-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for measuring differential pressure with fiber optic sensor systems
Inventor: RAMOS ROGERIO TADEU
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 2001-02-07
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for measuring differential pressure with fiber optic sensor systems are disclosed. The apparatus of the present invention include both monopolar and bipolar sensors, sensors incorporating side-hole fibers, sensors incorporating fibers without side holes, FBGs subjected to transverse strain, and FBGs subjected to longitudinal strain. All of the embodiments utilize FBGs. Two embodiments utilize a piston having oppositely extending rods, each of which is exposed to a different pressure. Seven embodiments utilize one or more silica diaphragms coupled to a silica body and exposed to two pressures. In each of these embodiments, pressure is converted into movement of the piston or diaphragm which is then used to strain the FBG(s). When each FBG is interrogated, the spectral information is indicative of the strain exerted by the piston or diaphragm on the FBG and thus the difference between the two pressures. Tenth and eleventh embodiments provide apparatus and methods of measuring a differential pressure.
Patent GB-2390600-A (GB)
Title: Pneumatic piston separating apparatus with light gate
Inventor: TIETZE JOCHEM
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A pneumatic separating apparatus on a sheet treating machine, has a lifting sucker for cyclically grasping and lifting the uppermost sheet of a sheet pile. The lifting sucker has a suction nozzle (14) which is arranged on one end of a piston rod (12) which carries at its end a piston (11) arranged in a cylinder (10) shiftably between an upper and a lower end position. In this connection, the suction nozzle (14) is for grasping the sheet and the cylinder (10) for shifting the piston (11) against a spring force as well as for lowering the suction nozzle (14) on to the sheet pile (2) can be subjected to reduced pressure. A light gate (20, 21) is arranged in the cylinder (10) which, depending upon the position of the piston in the cylinder (10), can be interrupted by the piston (11) and the piston rod (12) enabling a corresponding positioning signal to be generated, which can be fed to a control device. The light gate may comprise a light emitter and receiver.
Patent GB-2386193-A (GB)
Title: Superconducting nmr magnet with drift compensation
Inventor: SCHLENGA KLAUS
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2002-11-12
Abstract: An NMR magnet coil system, comprising superconducting conductor structures, for generating a homogeneous magnetic field B0 through which an operating current I0 flows in the persistent mode, and wherein further superconducting switches are each provided between two points of the winding of the magnet coil system which, during operation, separately superconductingly short-circuit one or more disjoint partial regions (1, 2, ..., n-1) to generate magnetic field contributions B1, B2, ..., Bn-1 to the homogeneous magnetic field B0, is characterized in that the following is valid: <EMI ID=2.1 HE=20 WI=55 LX=813 LY=1494 TI=MF> <PC>wherein separately superconductingly short-circuited partial regions (1, 2, ..., n-1) have inductance Ln, wherein (L<-1>)jn is the entry of the jth line and nth column of the inverse of the entire inductance matrix of the magnet coil system and wherein L0 is the total magnetic inductance. This permits substantial compensation of magnetic field drift caused by a residual resistance in a winding of the superconducting conductor structures of the coil system.
Patent GB-2395981-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for receipt and collection of valuable items
Inventor: BIRKELAND KJELL
IPC: G07F17/10
Filed: 2002-12-02
Abstract: A secure depository (10) has first and second receptacles (11, 15) and a storage space (14), where, in use, items are placed in the first receptacle and are transferred to the storage space, and where items can be removed from the second receptacle after being transferred from the storage zone. Preferably an electronic location system monitors the items as they are deposited, stored and removed. The storage zone may be divided into upper and lower zones by a rotatable drum (17) and the first and second receptacles may comprise lockable drawers, where the second drawer has means to receive a removable item receiving unit which can communicate electronically with the depository.
Patent GB-2396414-A (GB)
Title: Modulators of human epithelial sodium channels(hENaC)
Inventor: VAN OERS MONIQUE
IPC: C12N15/866
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: An assay method for the isolation of compounds that alter the human ENaC epithelial ion channel activity comprising: (i) preparing an expression system comprising human   a  -,   b  -, and   q  -subunits; (ii) adding a test compound to the expression system and: (iii) determining if there is a change in hENaC ion channel activity resulting from the addition of the test compound. Also claimed is a gene cassette under the control of a promoter and a transfer vector both comprising the three subunits above
Patent GB-2388681-A (GB)
Title: Multiple dispatch processor architecture with resource allocation
Inventor: FETZER ERIC S
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2003-02-14
Abstract: A multiple dispatch processor has several instruction fetch units 202, 204, each for providing a stream of instructions to an instruction decode and dispatch unit 206, 208. The processor also has a resource allocation unit 210, and multiple resources such as combined integer and address execution pipelines 220 and floating point execution pipelines 222. Each instruction decode and dispatch unit 206, 208 requests resources needed to perform an instruction of the resource allocation unit 210, which arbitrates among the multiple instruction decode and dispatch units. The resource allocation unit 210 grants available resources to the instruction decode and dispatch units 206, 208 according to their needs and, in a particular embodiment, according to their relative priorities.
Patent GB-2398802-A (GB)
Title: Flow control apparatus, system and method
Inventor: FARROW JEFFREY PETER
IPC: E03F3/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: According to the invention there is provided apparatus for controlling surcharge in a liquid flow system, such as a sewer, the apparatus comprising a chamber 103 through which liquid can flow, means 104 defining with the chamber an inlet chamber part 105 and an outlet chamber part 106, and a device 107 operable to respond to a surcharge and control liquid flow from the inlet to the outlet chamber part whereby to seek to prevent a liquid surcharge. Also defined is a method for controlling surcharge in a liquid flow system, comprising a system with means to determine the onset of surcharge in a system. The method also involves providing a means to attenuate flow surcharge, to prevent flooding from the system.
Patent GB-2384014-A (GB)
Title: Earth-boring bit and nozzle
Inventor: LARSEN JAMES A
IPC: E21B10/18
Filed: 2000-03-10
Abstract: A nozzle and retainer assembly 40 is provided for use in a rotary cone earth boring bit 44. The rotary cone earth boring bit comprises a bit body assembly 30; at least one rotary cone (34, figure 3) rotatably mounted on the bit body assembly; a fluid bore 54 through the body; a receptacle 42 in the bit body being in communication with the fluid bore and having an interior end with a seat shoulder 50 and an open opposite end; a nozzle 46 having a passage with a first end 75 in communication with the fluid bore and an orifice end 76 opposite thereto, wherein the passage has a first cross-sectional area A1 at the first end, a second cross-sectional area A2 at a point axially coextensive with the open end of the receptacle being at least 25% of the first cross-sectional area and a third cross sectional area A3 at the orifice end; and a retainer 48 removably attached to the receptacle and nozzle to retain the nozzle in the receptacle.
Patent GB-2389023-A (GB)
Title: Computer system, method and network
Inventor: PERSSON LARS
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: A server for a thin client network comprises a thin client network management and control module. The sewer also comprises a network interface mechanism which includes a broadband interface module and a narrowband emulation module inter-operable to provide a communications link to one or more thin client terminals on the thin client network. The management and control module is inter-operable with the network interface mechanism for providing a thin client network over a broadband network. Broadly speaking, the narrowband emulation module is superimposed on the broadband interface module to provide a network interface mechanism operable as an emulated narrowband interface. A thin client network implemented over a broadband network is also disclosed, together with a method for setting up and operating the same.
Patent GB-2388537-A (GB)
Title: Hair ornament with a resilient attaching clip
Inventor: RIZZUTO LEANDRO P
IPC: A45D8/00
Filed: 2001-01-26
Abstract: Hair ornament with a resilient attaching clip comprising a pair of complementary transversally elongated limbs (12, 14) having handle portions (30, 32) and which are connected by hinge and spring means (16) and having suitably shaped prongs (18) extending from each elongated limbs (12, 14) and forming a pair of clipping portions wherein each elongated limb comprises a socket (20, 22) having a hollow cylindrical recess and which forms at the inner opposite end abutting sliding planes (23, 25), as well as a bushing (24) which is received in a recess provided in the respective socket of each limb, whereby the limbs are pivoted to each other and a spring (26) inserted in the bushing extending into the sockets and being attached at both ends by suitable means at the outer end of the sockets in order to bias the limbs in the closed position.