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Patent GB-2381187-A (GB)
Title: A method of cleaning a surface and an extraction cleaner therefor
Inventor: HANSEN ERIC J
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2002-10-23
Abstract: A method of cleaning a surface comprises the steps of heating a cleaning solution using an exothermic chemical reaction, applying the heated cleaning solution to the surface to be cleaned and recovering the soiled cleaning solution from the cleaned surface. The exothermic chemical reaction preferably includes a phase change in a composition such as a sodium acetate solution and may include an activation step that involves introducing a aluminium metal or alloy to the sodium acetate solution. Alternatively a base and an acid maybe used to produce the exothermic reaction. The acid is preferably a mild acid such as stearic acid, citric acid or phosphoric acid, while the base is selected from diethanolamine, triethanolamine, sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide. The method is preferably carried out using an extraction cleaner, where an anode and a cathode maybe used to separate the mixed reactants thus making them recyclable. An immersion heater maybe also be used to supplement the heat produced from the exothermic chemical reaction.
Patent GB-2397959-A (GB)
Title: Imaging system using software model to correct for thermal dark current noise.
Inventor: WELLS KEVIN
IPC: H04N5/361
Filed: 2002-11-06
Abstract: In an image system such as that used in autoradiography, a software model or algorithm for inter pixel noise and interframe variations in operating bias is used to correct for thermal dark current noise. As shown, the autoradiography imaging system comprises an image sensor 1, such as a CCD to capture low radiation levels, housed in a light proof enclosure 2, associated readout/control electronics and a computer 4, running software to reduce noise. By using a mathematical software method to remove pixel offsets caused by dark current, operation without sensor cooling is allowed.
Patent GB-2395629-A (GB)
Title: Redundancy provision in a wireless communication system
Inventor: DOLGOV KONSTANTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-11-20
Abstract: A wireless zone-based communication system (200, 300) includes a plurality of zones (150-158) being served with short data capabilities by a plurality of short data routers (220-224). At least one zone controller (210) from a number of zone controllers transmits a multicast message (430, 440) to the plurality of short data routers (220-224). At least one short data router (220) is able to generate or update information relating to mobile communication units that are operational in the one or more zones the short data router (220) serves. Preferably, the short data router serves as a primary and/or secondary (back-up) and/or load sharing short data router. This mechanism ensures that all short data routers are simultaneously provided with the same mobility information, due to continuous multicast message transmissions from the zone controllers. The maintenance of the mobility databases in each of the short data routers is therefore accurate and synchronised.
Patent GB-2379574-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for minimizing visual artifacts resulting from laser scan process direction position errors
Inventor: RAVITZ CARY PATTERSON
IPC: G06K15/12
Filed: 2001-04-17
Abstract: A method and apparatus provides for minimizing visual artifacts resulting from laser scan process direction position errors in an electrophotographic machine. The electrophotographic machine (10) has a process direction (46), and includes a photo-conductive member (28) having an image forming surface having defined thereon a plurality of pixel locations which form a pixel grid (82), and wherein two adjacent pixels in the process direction are separated by a pixel spacing distance (Dp). A printhead unit (12) has a first laser beam generator (12a) and a second laser beam generator (12b), wherein the first laser beam generator generates a first laser beam which impinges the surface at a first location and the second laser beam generator generates a second laser beam which impinges the surface at a second location. The second location is spaced apart from the first location in the process direction by a separation distance (Da) equal to an integer multiple of the pixel spacing distance plus a distance less than the pixel spacing distance.
Patent GB-2398253-A (GB)
Title: Inhaler with two housing parts and a locking member
Inventor: JONES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-02-11
Abstract: Dispensing apparatus 1 comprising a housing formed from a first part 2 and a second part 3 which are movable from an open position to permit insertion of a dispensing container (100, Fig 3) into the interior of the housing to a closed position in which removal of a dispensing container is prevented. The dispensing apparatus 1 further comprising a locking member 85 mounted to, and movable into and out of engagement with the second part 23 to lock the first 2 and second 3 parts together in the closed position. The locking member may be moved by a motor 70 and may prevent operation of the dispenser.
Patent GB-2401790-A (GB)
Title: Fragrance dispenser for use with computers
Inventor: HUANG YU FU
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A fragrance generation device for use with information products, such as a computer or personal digital assistant. The fragrance generation device comprises a CPU 21, which gives out heat, a heat radiating sheet, or heat sink 22 and a heat radiating fan 23. Clamping arms 231 are formed on the cooling fan 23 to clamp two sides of the heat sink 22. One end of each of the clamping arms forms a hook portion 232, to provide a firm connection with the heat sink. A disk body 24 can be firmly clamped by the clamping arms, forming a receiving space 242. A fragrance sheet (242, Fig. 4) can be received into the receiving space 241. The fragrance sheet can be a highly absorptive article, such as a sponge. The fragrance sheet can therefore emit a fragrance through the activity of the heat-radiating fan to mask foul smells like scorching when the information product operates.
Patent GB-2402614-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting container mounted within a wheeled frame
Inventor: CHEN FENG YAO
IPC: A47B88/48
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A supporting frame (10) with a casing (20) comprises a frame body and a casing. A lower rear end of the frame body has a lower supporting rods (11). A front lower side of the frame body has two lower lateral rods (12); each lower lateral rod being disposed obliquely. Each lower supporting rod has a stud (13) passing through the lower supporting rod. Each of two edges of the front end of the frame body has a buckling post. A front lower area of the two sides of the casing has an axial hole (23) at a position with respect to the respective stud. The casing is rotatable so as to protrude out of the frame body. Two upper sides of the casing have buckles (22). As the casing protrudes out of the frame body, the buckles will buckle the buckling posts so that the casing will not leave from the frame body. The framework may also be mounted on wheels or casters.
Patent GB-2391233-A (GB)
Title: Room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition for antifouling coatings
Inventor: SAKAMOTO TAKAFUMI
IPC: C09D183/14
Filed: 2003-07-01
Abstract: A room temperature curable organopolysiloxane composition comprising: <SL> <LI>(A) 100 parts by weight of a diorganopolysiloxane of formula (1): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=29 WI=82 LX=583 LY=884 TI=CF> where R represents a monovalent substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon, A represents an oxygen atom or a bivalent hydrocarbon of 1-8 C atoms, Y is a hydroxyl or hydrolysable group, m is 0-2 and n results in a diorganosiloxane with a viscosity of 20-1,000,000 mm<2>/s at 25 {C; <LI>(B) 0.5-20 parts by weight of an organosilicon compound of formula (2), a partial hydrolysis product thereof or a mixture of the two: <CHE>R<1>aSiX4-a```(2)</CHE> wherein R<1> represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1-6 C atoms, X represents a hydrolysable group and a is 0-2; and <LI>(C) 1-60 parts by weight of an oxyalkylene group-containing organopolysiloxane with at least one group of formula (3) bonded to a silicon atom within each molecule: <CHE>-R<2>-Si(R<3>)2-O-(R<4>O)b-R<5>```(3)</CHE> wherein R<2> represents a bivalent hydrocarbon group of 1-6 C atoms, R<3> represents an unsubstituted or substituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 1-6 C atoms, R<4> is an alkylene group of 2-4 C atoms, R<5> is an unsubstituted or substituted hydrocarbon group of 1-8 C atoms or a group of formula -R<6>-SiX3, where X is as above and R<6> is a bivalent hydrocarbon group of 1-6 C atoms and b is 1-30. </SL> The composition may be used as an antifouling coating for underwater structures and is both effective in preventing adhesion/growth of aquatic organisms and long lasting.
Patent GB-2404599-A (GB)
Title: Linkage mechanism for a child's toy
Inventor: MCCAULEY JAMES
IPC: A63G13/06
Filed: 2003-08-05
Abstract: This invention relates to a linkage mechanism for use in a children's toy to link the movement of a first rotatable part moveable by an operator to the movement of a second rotatable part. The linkage mechanism comprises a first shaft (34) adapted to be rotationally coupled to the first rotatable element (2), for example a head of a rocking horse, a first lever member (46) rotationally fixed to the first shaft, and a second shaft (48) adapted to be rotationally coupled to the second rotatable element (3), for example the tail of a rocking horse. The first and second shafts are arranged for rotation about first and second spaced parallel axes. The mechanism also includes a second lever member (56) rotationally fixed to the second shaft, and at least a first linkage member (60) pivotally linked to the first lever member at a first attachment point spaced from said first axis and to the second lever member at a second attachment point spaced from said second axis. In use rotation of the first element (e.g. head 2) results in rotation of the second element (e.g. tail 3). The linkage members may be provided with biasing means (70a, 70b) to bias the linkage members to an at rest position (e.g. a position in which the head faces forward).
Patent GB-2389963-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and method of manufacture
Inventor: MATSUBARA YOSHIHISA
IPC: H01L21/311
Filed: 1999-12-03
Abstract: A multi-level copper interconnect structure of a semiconductor device, in the form of damascene, has an interlayer film between copper layers. The interlayer film is formed from either a layered structure of silicon nitride 63 and one of silicon nitride oxide or silicon carbide 64, or an amorphous carbon film containing fluorine (fig 1a: 3) and a silicon dioxide film (fig 1a: 4), laid in that order in each case, or a single layer silicon carbide film. An insulating layer 65 is then formed, and photolithography processing is used to form trenches in which further copper interconnects 66 or 67 can be formed by a damascene technique. Overexposure and therefore undesirable oxidation of copper through unwanted reflections from the underlying interconnect during photolithography are avoided because the interlayer films act as anti-reflective coatings.
Patent GB-2408281-A (GB)
Title: An inclined plastics rail pad
Inventor: WALTERS DAVID
IPC: E01B9/68
Filed: 2003-10-28
Abstract: A plastics rail pad is disclosed, whose upper surface is inclined with respect to its lower surface, the inclination being such that the length to depth ratio across the pad is at least 20:1. The plastics material is preferably a high-performance polymer such as Polyamid 6.6. Also disclosed is a composite rail pad, wherein a lower layer is formed of plastics, and an upper layer is of a resilient material.
Patent GB-2396767-A (GB)
Title: Inserting positive-going pulses to back porch of a video signal for copy protection
Inventor: WIJNEN ARIE
IPC: H04N5/913
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying anti-copy protection to a raster-scanned video signal are described. A positive-going pulse 44 is added to the back porch of the raster-scanned video signal such that it is substantially contiguous with the negative-going horizontal synchronisation pulse 46. The effect of the pulse is apparent following recording of the video signal by a video cassette recorder. A negative-going pulse 46 may be added after the colour burst 42 and a further positive-going pulse 48 at the start of the active line 34.
Patent GB-2413074-A (GB)
Title: Depilatory method
Inventor: COKE MARK
IPC: A61K8/46
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: In a depilatory method ultrasonic energy is applied to a depilatory composition on the skin, in order to boost its depilatory action. The preferred depilatory is thioglycolic acid.
Patent GB-2403995-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled pipe with electrically conductive layer
Inventor: BELCHER JOHN ROBERT
IPC: F16L53/35
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: A pipe 10 for conveying fluids, the pipe comprising a tubular member 16 formed of a plastics material and a plurality of electrically conductive materials dispersed in the plastics material for increasing the electrical conductivity of the tubular layer. Preferably an electrical power source 22 is connected to the ends of the tubular member via an electrical conductor 24, so that when electrical power is supplied from the source the current flows through the conductive materials to heat the pipe. The conducting materials may be carbon nanotubes having a length to diameter ratio greater than 800. The nanotubes may be single walled or have multiple walls. The tubular layer may surround or be surrounded by a tubular plastics layer, and/or a tubular armour layer. The tubular layer preferably surrounds a tubular carcass layer 12. Also claimed is a method of manufacturing such a pipe.
Patent GB-2404587-A (GB)
Title: Parasiticidal composition
Inventor: DOKIC-GALLAGHER JASMINA
IPC: A01N55/10
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: A parasiticidal composition comprises a bioadhesive polymer and a physiologically acceptable carrier. The bioadhesive polymer is preferably a carbomer, such as Carbopol (RTM) Ultrez 21. Alternative bioadhesive polymers include carboxymethycellulose gum such as CMC-7HF, polyvinylpyrrolidone (eg Kollidon (RTM) 90F), tracaganth gum, carboxy methyl ether (Methocel (RTM) E15LV), copolymers of acrylic acid and divinylglycol, such as polycarbophil AA1, or guar gum. The carrier may be water, an alcohol such as isopropanol, and/or a silicone based compound such as cyclomethicone. The composition may also contain a surfactant, such as sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS) or PEG-6 caprylic/capric glyceride (Softigen (RTM) 767). The composition may be used for the treatment of head lice.
Patent GB-2417589-A (GB)
Title: Connecting new actuation components to existing access control systems
Inventor: HOPTROFF RICHARD
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: Devices control access to secure areas. A supplementary door release actuation component 5, which may detect the presence of a specific mobile telephone, is connected in parallel to a manually operated door release button 3. In alternative embodiments component 5 is in series with button 3 or replaces button 3.
Patent GB-2417798-A (GB)
Title: Tracking variable values during program execution
Inventor: KURAPATI VENKATA SESHU KUMAR
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2004-09-02
Abstract: A technique for run-time tracking changes to variables and memory locations during code execution to increase efficiency of execution of the code and to facilitate in debugging the code. In one example embodiment, this is achieved by determining whether a received instruction in a trackable instruction during code execution. The trackable instructions can include one or more trackable variables. The trackable instruction is then decoded and a track instruction cache and a track variable cache are then updated with associated decoded trackable instruction and the one or more trackable variables, respectively.
Patent GB-2420415-A (GB)
Title: Wireless tire monitoring device with GPS and mobile communication means
Inventor: PENG TA-MIN
IPC: B60C23/04
Filed: 2004-11-18
Abstract: A tire monitoring device with GPS and mobile communication means including a sensor (C) joined to the wheel rim (H) by means of a belt (C1). The sensor circuit (C5, figure 3) detects the pressure and temperature of a tire and the transmitting circuit (C6, figure 3) transmits the data to an aerial. The aerial transmits the data to a receiver (D, figure 4) that displays the status on a screen. If an anomaly occurs, a communication module (D3, figure 2) transmits a signal to a GPS receiver (E, figure 2), at which time a repair workshop closest to the vehicle is displayed on a monitor. If an unusual movement in the vehicle position occurs, the sensor transmits data to the GPS receiver, thereby notifying the vehicle location to a mobile communication device (K, figure 7).
Patent GB-2414733-A (GB)
Title: Amphiphilic coil-rod block copolymer comprising 2-vinylpyridine and n-hexylisocyanate units
Inventor: LEE JAE-SUK
IPC: C08F8/30
Filed: 2004-11-23
Abstract: An amphiphilic coil-rod block copolymer comprises a coil type poly(2-vinylpyridine) block having a hydrophilic group and a rod type poly(n-hexylisocyanate) block having a lipophilic group. A method of forming an amphiphilic coil-rod block copolymer is also disclosed, which comprises the steps of synthesising a poly(2-vinylpyridine) block by living polymerisation using potassium diphenylmethane (KCHPh2) as an initiator, replacing the potassium counterion of the block with a sodium ion by adding sodium tetraphenylborate (NaBPh4), and adding n-hexylisocyanate and performing a polymerisation to prepare a poly(n-hexylisocyanate) block. The poly(2-vinylpyridine) block may have a molecular weight distribution of 1.00-1.09. A mixed solution of methanol and acetic acid is preferably used as a reaction terminator.
Patent GB-2408699-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic device for interfacial melting and stirring of diphasic systems, in particular for accelerating metallurgical of pyrochemical processes
Inventor: BOEN ROGER
IPC: F27D27/00
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: The invention concerns an electromagnetic device for interfacial fusion and stirring of diphasic systems, in particular for accelerating metallurgical of pyrochemical processes. Said device comprises for example a crucible (2, 28), designed to contain a diphasic system, a field winding (4) enclosing said crucible and means (18) for powering the field winding with a double-component current, namely a high frequency component, which melts the system phases, and a low frequency component, which stirs the interface (12) of the phases.
Patent GB-2407349-A (GB)
Title: Parking brake assemblies with automatic cable latching
Inventor: PEASLEY DAVID
IPC: F16D65/22
Filed: 2003-06-11
Abstract: A parking brake assembly which includes a lever (15) for operation of a brake shoe (11, 12) to provide a parking function, the lever carrying an automatic latching device for automatically latching to the lever an end fitting (20) on an operating cable (19) and a guide spring (25) extending from an associated brake backplate (13) into contact with the lever. The automatic latching device is in the form of a latching member (22) mounted on the lever which is deflected aside by the end fitting as the cable is fed in a first direction towards the lever within the guide spring and which latches behind an abutment (20a) on the end fitting to latch the cable to the lever so that subsequent movement of the cable in a second direction opposite to the first direction moves the lever to operate the parking function. The end (25a) of the guide spring (25) which contacts the lever (15) is shaped (25c) to also act on the latching member (22) to bias the latching member towards the position in which it latches behind the abutment (20a) on the end fitting (20).
Patent GB-2410843-A (GB)
Title: Quick connection terminal and wire joint protector
Inventor: AZARMI KOUROSH
IPC: H02G15/10
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: A cable splice has a body 2 with a longitudinal dividing wall 4. Wires are joined in wire connection points 8. The divider wall 4 protects the wires from short circuit and may provide an earth connection 10 to a copper sheet 9. A rubber closer 1 provides a waterproof end seal, while a rubber tube (12, Fig B) may seal along the body.
Patent GB-2411790-A (GB)
Title: Correlation of dissimilar telecommunication signaling protocols
Inventor: SCOTT ALISTAIR KENNETH CLEMENT
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2005-02-24
Abstract: A system for correlating and displaying dissimilar communication protocols is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises user communication information that spans at least two dissimilar communication protocols, a first communication protocol, and a second communication protocol. The system also comprises a software code segment configured to detect correlation data identifying a first call portion associated with the first communication protocol, and configured to detect correlation data identifying a second call portion associated with the second communication protocol, where the correlation data comprises components relating to the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol, and wherein the correlation data is detected in real time.
Patent GB-2428581-A (GB)
Title: Coated hydrophilic wound dressing
Inventor: STEPHENS SALLY-ANNE
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2005-07-27
Abstract: A wound dressing comprising a sheet of a hydrophilic foam material, wherein a surface of the sheet is coated with a substantially anhydrous warming composition comprising one or more polyol warming agents. The polyol warming agent interacts with the water present in wound fluid to provide a temperature increase and warming effect. In one embodiment the hydrophilic foam sheet is patterned with an array of partial thickness indentations. In another embodiment the hydrophilic foam layer comprises at least 50 % by weight of a polyurethane and the warming polyols comprise one or more polyols such as polyethylene glycol (PEG), PEG ethers, PEG block copolymers, alkylene glycols, and mixtures thereof. Also provided is a method of making such a wound facing sheet comprising the steps of: providing a layer of a hydrophilic foam material, and coating a surface of said layer with a substantially anhydrous warming composition comprising one or more polyol warming agents.
Patent GB-2417506-A (GB)
Title: Formation testing system with connection path between clean and contaminated flow lines
Inventor: CAMPO CHRISTOPHER S DEL
IPC: E21B49/00
Filed: 2005-08-11
Abstract: An evaluation system for a formation having a virgin fluid 26 and a contaminated fluid 24, comprises evaluation and cleanup flow lines. The system may include a sidewall probe 18 for contacting the formation. The contaminated fluid may arise from pollution by mudcake 22. The evaluation flow line 28 and cleanup flowline 30 are connected to inlets for passage of the virgin and contaminated fluids respectively. These fluids pass into a downhole tool 10. A fluid circuit 34 selectively draws fluid into the flow lines. A fluid connection, which may consist of a crossover 48 or junction 51, is provided for linking the evaluation and cleanup flow lines. This allows selective diversion of the fluids. Sensors 38, 46 are mounted to at least one of the flow lines for measurement of parameters such as chemical content and pressure.
Patent GB-2415403-A (GB)
Title: Cutting device
Inventor: MIVAL NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: B62D65/06
Filed: 2002-07-25
Abstract: A cutting device has a rearward handle 3 spaced from a forward blade carrier 2, the rearward handle 3 and forward blade carrier 2 being movable relative to one another permitting re-configuration of the device. The device includes a lubrication arrangement for delivering lubricant to the blade 76, which may include a lubricant reservoir 20 inside the rearward handle 3 and a delivery tube 24 to transport the lubricant to the blade 76 along a path internal to the blade carrier 2. An injector 25 or nozzle may be provided to dispense the lubricant to the region of the blade 76, and an actuator 23 to pump the lubricant fluid may be mounted on the exterior of the device.