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Patent GB-2353243-A (GB)
Title: Actuation handle with adjustable circumference
Inventor: ZWEIGLE PETER
IPC: B25F5/02
Filed: 2000-06-19
Abstract: An actuation handle 1 for machines, especially for machine tools, having two half shells 2, 3 which are adapted to a hand and are positioned at a specified distance from one another and which form a handle circumference corresponding to the size of a hand, whereby the handle circumference can be adjusted by altering the distance between the interconnected half shells 2,3. Preferably, one of the shells 1 has a number of steps 13 on two spacing elements 11,12, webs 14 on the other shell 2 resting on the step 13 which provides the desired distance between the shells 2,3. The shells 2,3 are preferably secured in position by clamping screw 9.
Patent GB-2353326-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating piston i.c. engine electrical power generator
Inventor: DAWSON RICHARD FREDERICK
IPC: F02B75/02
Filed: 2000-08-14
Abstract: The power generator comprises a bank of four cylinders, 12, 14, 16 and 18, arranged as two opposed pairs, eg in H-configuration, the pistons 12P, 14P, 16P and 18P being connected together to move in unison along parallel axes, and an electrical generator comprising one or more magnetic field generating means 30, 32 reciprocating in unison with the pistons and one or more armature windings 26, 28. The engine may operate on a four-stroke cycle, each cylinder being on a different stroke at any given time. One or more additional banks of four cylinders may be provided.
Patent GB-2355418-A (GB)
Title: Hydrogen separator
Inventor: IJAZ MUJEEB ISMAEL
IPC: C01B3/56
Filed: 2000-10-05
Abstract: A hydrogen separator includes a thin hydrogen permeable foil 16 of between 3 and 15 microns thick, bonded to and generally conforming to an undulating support structure 18 for example a wire mesh. The support structure is optionally coated with an inter-diffusion barrier prior to bonding. The disclosed method for bonding the foil to the support is by rolling. The support structure 18 has contact areas 20 and the foil only contacts the support at these points. This allows the foil to move in three dimensions in response to the thermal expansion of the support during use.
Patent GB-2362242-A (GB)
Title: An e-commerce database server which provides jurisdictional information to      facilitate sales by a web server
Inventor: DUTTA RABINDRANATH
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-10-13
Abstract: A method of performing a sale of a product from an e-commerce retailer on a network spanning a plurality of jurisdictions comprising receiving from a database server 100 necessary jurisdictional information for the seller 111, 112, 113 to meet the sellers obligations in carrying out the sale of the product. The method may include the database server being updated to hold current information, which may be received from a plurality of local authority servers. The database server may be maintained by a local or reference authority. The database server may determine the relevant jurisdictional information for a product by mapping the product to a product code. The method may further include replicating the collected current information in the database server to a plurality of e-commerce servers. Jurisdictional information maintained by the database server may include tax rates, warranty information, customs duty information or restrictions on sale of a particular product in a specified jurisdiction.
Patent GB-2369209-A (GB)
Title: Fatigue analysis
Inventor: BILLINGS STEPHEN ALEC
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2000-11-18
Abstract: Techniques of frequency domain fatique analysis can be used to perform fatigue analysis for nonlinear structures or components subject to random loads. The techniques can be implemented in a way which is analogous to the fatigue analysis for linear structures or components and can readily be incorporated into a fatigue design routine. This allows design for fatigue to be readily implemented for nonlinear structures and components. A technique employs a link between the parameters or characteristics and the fatigue life or profile of the structure or components to be designed, and allows the design of the structure for fatigue to be implemented directly. A power spectral density (PSD) of the stress or strain response is determined, spectral moments are computed from the PSD, and a probability density function constructed from the spectral moments.
Patent GB-2359210-A (GB)
Title: Conversion of video to a streaming slide show
Inventor: BELKNAP WILLIAM RUSSELL
IPC: H04N21/233
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: A method of converting motion based video to a streaming slide show comprising the steps of receiving the video as a series of images, selecting a number of images based on the desired bandwidth for transmission and generating a streaming slide show using the selected images. The video may further comprise audio which may be synchronised with the selected frames and the number of images selected may be determined according to a bit rate budget. Preferably the step of selecting images includes the steps of selecting candidate frames, ranking the candidate frames and then selecting from the candidate frames.
Patent GB-2365179-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for efficiently generating arithmetic flags
Inventor: KNEBEL PATRICK
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2001-01-31
Abstract: The invention relates to the generation of flags and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for emulating arithmetic status flags specified in an IA-32 Instruction Set Architecture (ISA) on an IA-64 machine. The method includes executing an instruction via an execution circuit to produce a result, and, once the result is obtained, performing partial computation of one or more of the flags based on the result, and storing the partial computation of the one or more flags. A final flag is obtained upon completing the computation of the one or more flags. The system includes an eflags register 125 to store partially computed flags computed by arithmetic logic units 107, 108. The stored partial flags are computed in one cycle. The stored flags are decoded 135, 140 by one of two consuming instructions (implementation-dependent RISC instructions PRODF or TBIT) in a second cycle. The invention overcomes drawbacks of prior art, namely: taking an extra cycle to generate flags; extra complexity to generate pipeline stall; extra complexity to bypass the flag result if the consumer is following the producer by 1-3 cycles.
Patent GB-2359545-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum platen with airflow restrictor
Inventor: BEEHLER JAMES O
IPC: B65H5/22
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A vacuum platen 36/101 system 201 particularly useful for an ink-jet hard copy apparatus 10/100 provides flow restriction through platen surface 203 vacuum ports 205 by use of a subjacent flow restrictor 207, 209. The airflow is restricted by forcing a tangential airflow across an inner terminus 206 of each port. Preferably a spiral passageway 207 leads from the inner terminus 206 of each port to an airflow exit 209 through which the vacuum force is pulling, to provide a minimal airflow impact in the printing zone 34. Also provided are an ink-jet hard copy apparatus and method of restricting airflow, both using a vacuum platen.
Patent GB-2374064-A (GB)
Title: Tubular cover closed by drawstrings
Inventor: THOMPSON-MURRAY PAMELA
IPC: B65D33/28
Filed: 2001-03-24
Abstract: The protective cover is a hollow tube of non-rigid material 1, at each end of which is a hem 3, through which two drawstrings 2 or similar closing device are fitted. At two diametrically opposite points on each hem, the hem is cut away 4, to expose and make accessible the drawstrings or similar closing device. Each drawstring may be of a different colour.
Patent GB-2361747-A (GB)
Title: Fan casing with radially movable liner
Inventor: CZACHOR ROBERT PAUL
IPC: F04D29/52
Filed: 2001-04-26
Abstract: A fan casing 38 for use in a turbofan engine includes an outer shell 76 and an inner liner 80 positioned relative to the outer shell 76 by a number of support pins 82 which are slidably received into the inner liner 80.The pins 82 allow radial movement relative to the outer shell 76 in response to thermal expansion and contraction or other loads imposed by the engine. An impact absorbing layer 78 may be provided, and the liner 80 may include a layer of abradable material 94. An annular step 72 prevents forward movement of detached blades or blade fragments. The liner 80 may be formed from a composite material, while materials for various components may be chosen according to their relative coefficients of thermal expansion.
Patent GB-2358589-A (GB)
Title: Valve structure
Inventor: WARDLAW DOUGLAS
IPC: A61F2/44
Filed: 1998-07-10
Abstract: The present invention provides a valve structure (16) adapted for use with an intervertebral disc nucleus prosthetic device (12), said structure comprising a body (20) with a longitudinal bore (24) therethrough, said body comprising means for the attachment of a prosthetic cover to the exterior of the structure and means (36) for the readily reversible attachment of the valve body to an introducer (30), said introducer allowing injection of a hydrogel material, characterized in that said introducer is adapted to accommodate an introducer rod (28) and that the valve body is adapted to anchor the prosthetic device within a disc space.
Patent GB-2362618-A (GB)
Title: Golf bag wheeling device
Inventor: KIM JUNG HAN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 1999-10-05
Abstract: Disclosed is a golf bag wheeling device which can be properly mounted to and dismounted from a golf bag. The golf bag wheeling device comprises a first wheel section and a second wheel section which can be conveniently detached from the golf bag. According to this, when there is no game, the golf bag wheeling device can be simply dismounted from the golf bag, and when the golf bag having a plurality of golf clubs accommodated therein is to be wheeled over the outdoor field, the golf bag wheeling device can be easily mounted to the golf bag.
Patent GB-2376319-A (GB)
Title: Validation System
Inventor: POPE NICHOLAS HENRY
IPC: G06F12/14
Filed: 2001-06-05
Abstract: A validation system for validating an entity with whom a user intends to trade or exchange electronic information, includes validation means operable to obtain status details of the entity from third party validation sources and indicator means operable to indicate the obtained status to the user substantially in real time. It also includes means operable to determine the security of the communication medium between the user and the trading entity, the indicating means being operable to give an indication of the security of the communication substantially in real time. There are provided computer processing means operable to determine a trustworthiness indicator on the basis of one or more status details and/or communication security and to advise the user of the trustworthiness of the trading entity. The system can also generate a secure record of a transaction or exchange of electronic information with another entity including capture means operable to capture electronic data related to a transaction between a user and a trading entity and time stamp means operable to attach timing information to the captured data. The secure record can be stored either by the user or at a remote location controlled by an independent party.
Patent GB-2375194-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for data sharing
Inventor: DAY SUSAN
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: A system and method 10 is provided which uses the Internet 16 as a medium for providing information and data management and sharing of data between diverse project team members 14, 18. The project team members 14, 18 may be part of diverse functional organizations within one or more larger organizations, may be geographically separated, or may utilize differing information management tools located on a tool server 12 to perform their work activities. Part of the connection includes a secure network 20 controlled by a security server 24.
Patent GB-2370968-A (GB)
Title: An automatic resetting animal trap
Inventor: WATSON HAROLD WILLIAM
IPC: A01M23/14
Filed: 2001-11-13
Abstract: The automatic rodent unit comprises a body in the form of a rectangular box 4, constructed of steel mesh 3, with a lid 1. Rats or mice, attracted by bait in bait box 8, enter the trap through a door (15, fig. 5) which is open having been preset by hand. Next to the bait box and set into the floor is a trigger plate 9. In use, any light pressure on this plate will activate the trip latch 13 and cause the door to close. Captured animals attempt to escape through exit 5 which is connected to a separate holding unit. As they leave the trap through swing door 6 the rodents activate a mechanism which causes the door-lifting hook (17, fig. 5) to move the entrance door to its original position. The trap is now reset.
Patent GB-2370845-A (GB)
Title: Automatic drum door locking device
Inventor: GARCIA ANGEL JESUS OLCINA
IPC: D06B23/18
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: The automatic drum door locking device, particularly for use with skin dyeing baths, includes a sealing gasket 6 against which the door 3 is pressed when it is in a locking position by either a hydraulic or pneumatic system 5 fitted around the door. In addition to the hydraulic/pneumatic system the device also includes a mechanical mechanism which maintains the pressure on the door against the gasket independently from the hydraulic/pneumatic system. The mechanical mechanism may be formed from opposed cooperating elements 8,9 that are located on the outside face of the door and the inside face of profiles 4 positioned around the door, with each element having alternating protuberances and recesses such that, in the door closed position the protuberances are aligned so as to force the door against the seal while in the door open position the protuberances of one element are received in the recesses of the opposite element so that no pressure is placed on the door and hence the seal. The protuberances are preferably have a straight trapezoidal profile.
Patent GB-2386067-A (GB)
Title: Long-acting parasiticidal composition with improved bioavailability comprising an avermectin or milbemycin, plus a salicylanilide & a polymeric species
Inventor: BLAKELY WILLIAM
IPC: A61K31/167
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: An injectable composition prepared for treating animals suffering from parasites, which parasites are known to be susceptible to at least one of the avermectins, milbemycins or salicylanilides, comprises a first parasiticidal agent selected from amongst the avermectins and the milbemycins, together with another parasiticidal agent selected from the salicylanilides in an amount such that the injectable composition delivers at least about 2.5 mg salicylanilide per kilogram live weight of the animal to be treated, in a physiologically tolerable solvent system suitable for injection, and an amount of a polymeric species that is effective to improve bioavailability of the salicylanilide parasiticidal agent over a period of treatment. H preferably comprises ivermectin in an amount of from 0.1 to 10%(w/v), a solvent selected from the group consisting of glycerol formal, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol and combinations thereof, and a salicylanilide such as closantel. The polymeric species is preferably selected from the group consisting of polyvinylpyrrolidone and polyoxypropylene/polyoxyethylene block copolymers. The polymeric species improves the bioavailability of the salicylanilide as determined by blood plasma levels.
Patent GB-2386422-A (GB)
Title: Wheel rotation monitor
Inventor: CURTIS GRAHAM EDWARD
IPC: G01C22/02
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A wheel rotation monitor 36 includes a housing 40 for mounting on the wheel 29 of a vehicle. The housing 40 encloses an electrical generator, a data recorder for storing data representing the number of rotations of the wheel, and a transmitter for transmitting data to an external station. The monitor unit 36 is attached to the end of an axle 29 and the housing 40 rotates with the axle. The housing 40 may include a bearing 50 supporting a freely rotatable rotor 54 placed within the housing, the rotor 54 being weighted so it remains stationary during axle rotation. Interaction between windings in the rotor 54 and magnetic poles in the housing 40 can both provide signals indicating rotation and also generate electricity. Signal pulses are generated, stored and transmitted. Transmission may occur on receipt of external signals or when the vehicle stops. The housing may include additional sensors (e.g. temperature). The monitor may be used for railway vehicles.
Patent GB-2372159-A (GB)
Title: Cordless kettle connector with bimetallic overtemperature controls
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01R13/713
Filed: 1999-04-21
Abstract: An inlet connector for a cordless kettle has a 360{ connector 11', 12' and two bimetallic overtemperature controls 16, 17, which are mounted in pockets 7, 8 in a moulded plastic body 4. The connector is secured to the underside of the heating element, which is preferably a thick film heating element. Each control may consist of a bimetal portion 16 and a spring metal carrier 17 forming a bistable overcentre switch-operating mechanism. Alternatively one control may be a fuse. The bimetal controls may be resettable by lifting the kettle off its base and replacing it (see figures 4A-4D). A steam sensor may also be connected.
Patent GB-2385463-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar transistor
Inventor: RYUM BYUNG RYUL
IPC: H01L21/331
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: Disclosed is a bipolar transistor capable of reducing an emitter area at a given operating frequency and output power, as well as satisfying a demand for a device having a higher output power and operating frequency. The bipolar transistor includes a bar-type trunk having a polygonal cross-section, and a plurality of polygonal branches having a polygonal cross-section connected to the trunk, in which a current operating performance of the emitter is improved by increasing a value of a planar structure of the emitter.
Patent GB-2380204-A (GB)
Title: Processing fibre crops
Inventor: AYKROYD HENRY ROBERT GEORGE
IPC: D01B1/14
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A process for producing bio-mechanically pulped fibre crop comprising maintaining the fibre crop under anaerobic conditions so as to allow ensuing thereof, and subjecting the ensiled material to mechanical impacting so as to bio-mechanically pulp the material. The fibre crop is generally hemp.
Patent GB-2383693-A (GB)
Title: Cable clamp
Inventor: CHEN TUNG-I
IPC: H02G3/32
Filed: 2002-12-09
Abstract: A cable clamp is mounted by a staple 20 and has a body formed with an elongate notch 15 for clamping a flat cable 50 and a further notch 16 within the elongate notch and narrower than the elongate notch, for clamping a further cable 60 of different shape to the flat cable. The bight of staple 20 may enter a notch opposite the cable clamping notches in use. The further notch may be semi-circular, rectangular or triangular. A series of clamps may be joined together to facilitate use with an automatic stapling machine.
Patent GB-2396393-A (GB)
Title: A method of sealing a pipeline
Inventor: CHANA SATVINDER
IPC: F16L55/128
Filed: 2002-12-16
Abstract: The method comprises introducing into a pipeline in a gas pressurised system a sealing means comprising first and second sealing members (10, 11) that are spaced apart but connected to each other and are adapted to block and seal the bore of the pipeline. The space (17) between the sealing members is pressurised with inert gas and the pressure in the space is monitored to check for leakage or failure of the seal.
Patent GB-2382438-A (GB)
Title: A system and method for providing an automated interview
Inventor: LONGDEN DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2001-09-05
Abstract: A system provides a plurality of secondary users with an interview. The system comprises a questionnaire provided by a primary user, wherein the questionnaire includes a plurality of questions. A predefined weighting function is associated with the questions. The system further comprises a server operatively coupled with the secondary users for providing the questionnaire to the plurality of secondary users for performing the interview. A memory is associated with the server for storing results of the interview. The system further comprises a processor associated with the server for applying the predefined weighting function to the results of the interview for calculating a secondary user score, wherein if the secondary user score meets predefined criteria the secondary user proceeds to a second interview stage.
Patent GB-2385077-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus comprising bistable structures for use in oil and gas wells
Inventor: THOMEER HUBERTUS V
IPC: E21B41/00
Filed: 2001-09-13
Abstract: Apparatus for use in a wellbore comprises (1) a first structure that comprises (a) at least one extendable member that can be reconfigured from a coiled form to an extended form, the member having a flattened transverse cross-section when coiled and a curved transverse cross-section when extended, (b) a downhole well tool attached to the extendable member, and (c) a housing in which the extendable member can be coiled; (2) a well mounting device for supporting the first structure from the wellbore or the surface of a well; and (3) means for reconfiguring the extendable, coilable member in a wellbore from the coiled form to the extended form. Preferably, the extendable member is reversibly configurable between the coiled form and the extended form. The extendable member may comprise a sensor, a conductor or an optic fibre and may form a sealing bore.
Patent GB-2388149-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable formwork for producing a recess such as a door or window in a concrete structure
Inventor: SCHWOERER ARTUR
IPC: E04G15/02
Filed: 2003-05-01
Abstract: A formwork system (10, Figure 1) comprises an inner formwork (12, Figure 1), an outer formwork (11, Figure 1) and an adjustable formwork (13), where the adjustable formwork is attached to the outer formwork and is capable of being increased or decreased in sized when attached to the outer formwork. Preferably the adjustable formwork includes a rigid inner frame (17), outer frame sections (22), which are movable towards or away from the rigid frame by telescopic means or spindles (31) and corner elements (32) which join the outer frame sections together. Preferably one of the inner and outer formworks is secured to a bracket (28, Figure 1) and the other is suspended therefrom (29, Figure 1), allowing the system to be moved without needing to be completely dismantled. The system may be part of an automatic climbing system.
Patent GB-2393128-A (GB)
Title: Golf putting stroke trainer
Inventor: HOPPER LAURENCE
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: A putting stroke trainer (60) comprises a track (62) for laying on the ground or floor; and a carriage (66) that can run along the track. The carriage is arranged to receive a head (96) of a putter (70), or a portion of the putter adjacent the head, and the track and carriage are such that, with the putter held by a user above the carriage, the user can swing the putter back and forth so that the carriage runs back and forth along the track and so that the track and carriage guide the putter head. The user can therefore acquire a feel for the required stroke. In time, the user can replicate that stroke without the use of the trainer so as to improve their putting stroke when actually playing golf. The carriage can include pairs of flanged wheels co-operating with a track strip, figs 1-3 (not shown), or front and rear wheels (88) co-operating with a vertical track face (78). The track may be upwardly concave, fig 6 (not shown). The putter head may be loosely cradled on the carriage, allowing the head to roll about its transverse axis; a swivel plate can allow the swing to open the head on the backswing.