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Patent GB-2359590-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in pneumatic or hydraulic rams
Inventor: LINDSAY RICHARD ARTHUR
IPC: F15B15/10
Filed: 2000-02-25
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a pneumatic/hydraulic ram (10) having a cylinder (11), a piston rod (24) extending into the cylinder through an open end thereof with a clearance between the rod and cylinder for sliding of the rod into and out of the cylinder. A tubular diaphragm (30), rolling back on itself with its inner periphery attached to the piston rod and the outer periphery attached to the cylinder provides a seal between the piston rod and cylinder which defines a pressure chamber in the cylinder. The cylinder and piston rod as have substantially equal circumferential lengths so that the rolling diaphragm readily transfers from the wall of the piston rod to the wall of the piston and vice-versa during the extension/retraction of the piston rod. The equal circumferential lengths may be achieved by forming the piston rod with a waveform or undulation on its circumferential surface.
Patent GB-2349705-A (GB)
Title: External flash control system using light signals
Inventor: NUMAKO NORIO
IPC: G03B7/16
Filed: 2000-03-20
Abstract: A flash control system has a camera (10) which remotely controls the amount of flash-light emission from an external flash device (100). The camera calculates a guide number as an exposure factor for the external flash to be emitted from the external flash. A built-in flash (16) is controlled to emit two light signals therefrom at a time interval representing the exposure factor. The external flash device detects the two light signals and on this basis controls the timing and the amount of flash-light emission therefrom.
Patent GB-2349036-A (GB)
Title: Multiple damping device for a speaker system in video display equipment
Inventor: JEON CHANG WOOK
IPC: G10K11/00
Filed: 2000-04-14
Abstract: A multiple damping device for a speaker system for video display equipment includes multiple damping structures in the speaker system that results in a low howling and a high sound quality. The multiple damping device of the speaker system includes a cover frame united-type speaker 100; a back cover 2 assembled at the back portion of the cover frame united-type speaker adapted to receive a damping member fitting portion at the top and bottom portions thereof, respectively; and a multiple damping part 3 adapted to be installed between the cover frame united-type speaker and a cabinet to reduce the transmission of the vibration to the cabinet generated upon the operation of the speaker system.
Patent GB-2350578-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating knives
Inventor: IRELAND WILLIAM ALFRED
IPC: B26B3/00
Filed: 2000-05-04
Abstract: A safety knife, for removing flashing from plastics mouldings, or other similar operations, comprises a handle 10, 11 and two blades 12, 13 mounted to project side-by-side from the handle. The cutting edge of each blade is substantially parallel to, and slightly spaced from, the cutting edge of the other blade, and the general planes of the blades diverge as they extend away from their cutting edges. When the knife is not in use each blade serves as a guard for the other blade so as to reduce the risk of accidental injury.
Patent GB-2362710-A (GB)
Title: Scanning meat samples for bones where sample container has a data storage element read by control means
Inventor: GRAVES MARK
IPC: G01N23/02
Filed: 2000-05-25
Abstract: An apparatus comprises a source of penetrating radiation, a detector for that radiation, a sample container, and a stage between the source and the detector for supporting the sample container, wherein the sample container includes a data storage element and the apparatus includes a reader for that data storage element, the reader being connected to a control means adapted to control the apparatus on the basis of the content of the data storage element. Thus, by including information in the data storage element relating to the nature of the sample, the apparatus can be tuned to that type or class of sample and more reliable results obtained. A suitable data storage element is a bar code, and a suitable sample container is a tray. The apparatus preferably includes an image storage means for storing the output of the detector, wherein the data storage includes an identification code for a sample in the container, the image storage means being adapted to store the detector output in association with the identification code. This apparatus is particularly useful in scanning meat for bones. Containers in which the apparatus detects a bone are then presented for checking, and the stored detector output can be displayed to assist the operator. It is preferred that the stored detector output is displayed and the location of the bone in the container is identified.
Patent GB-2366719-A (GB)
Title: Toothbrush
Inventor: LEE CHUNG FU
IPC: A46B5/02
Filed: 2000-09-13
Abstract: A toothbrush comprises a head 1 carrying bristles 3 and a handle 2. The head is inclined at an angle between 45{ and 90{ to the axis X of the handle. The bristles in the middle section of the head may be longer than those towards the sides.
Patent GB-2356347-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions for treating neoplastic disease
Inventor: CARTER JOHN
IPC: A61K33/34
Filed: 2000-10-02
Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions comprising a physiologically-acceptable source of assimilable copper, a source of salicylic acid or a physiologically-acceptable salicylic acid derivative and vitamin C. The source of copper may be in the form of a salt with organic or inorganic acids. Preferably the source is copper gluconate or copper orotate. The compositions may further comprise a source of manganese, iron, sulfur and/or zinc. The sources of copper and salicylic acid may be provided by a copper salicylate complex. The compositions may be used in the treatment or prevention of neoplastic disease.
Patent GB-2371405-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor Laser
Inventor: MARSH JOHN HAIG
IPC: H01S5/026
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A semiconductor laser 10 comprises an optical waveguide 15, at least one electrical contact 20 extending along part of the length of the waveguide 15, and the at least one electrical contact 20 is shorter than the optical waveguide 15. The optical waveguide 15 may be a ridge waveguide bounded by a compositionally disordered or quantum well intermixed material 32, 35. A method of fabricating the semiconductor laser device 10 is also disclosed. Alternatively, a semiconductor laser device 10 comprises an optical active region (40, Figure 3) including an optical waveguide 15 and an optically passive region (s) 45 provided at one or more ends of the optical waveguide. The at least one optically passive region(s) 45 is broader than the optical waveguide. In use the optical output of the optical waveguide diffracts upon traversing the at least one optically passive region (Figure 1). A further method for fabricating a semiconductor device 10 includes forming a first optical cladding/charge carrier confining layer 60, a core (lasing material) layer 55, in which is formed a quantum well structure, and a second optical cladding charge carrier confining layer 65. A passive region 45 is then formed in the lasing material and a ridge is formed in at least a portion of the second cladding layer.
Patent GB-2373020-A (GB)
Title: Dual-mode engine with controlled auto-ignition
Inventor: MA THOMAS TSOI-HEI
IPC: F02B69/06
Filed: 2001-03-08
Abstract: An internal combustion engine is described having exhaust and intake poppet valves in which the valve opening and closing events relative to the rotation of the engine crankshaft are selectable such that the engine may be switched between a two-stroke mode and a four-stroke mode, wherein control means are provided to operate the engine in a four-stroke conventional ignition mode during starting and under high load operating conditions, and in a two-stroke controlled auto-ignition (CAI) mode under low and medium load operating conditions. A turbocharger may be provided for increasing the exhaust back pressure to extend the CAI range. The engine may be a spark-ignition or a compression-ignition engine when operating by conventional ignition.
Patent GB-2363003-A (GB)
Title: An anti-radiation shield
Inventor: DEAL ALAN ABRAHAM
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2001-03-09
Abstract: An anti-radiation shield 16, 44, 54, 56, 58 for a mobile telephone 10 or like instrument, that is adapted to shield radiation coming from the bulk of the instrument 10 from reaching a user 20 of the instrument 10 or from reaching the head 20 of such a user. The shield 16, 44, 54, 56, 58 is adapted to be open adjacent the bulk of the instrument 10 on the side away from the user 20, and either is incorporated in the instrument 10 or is incorporated in a pouch 14 or like cover for the instrument 10. There may be provided an instrument 10, a pouch 14 for the same, or a combination of such instrument 10 and pouch 14, comprising any such anti-radiation shield 16, 44, 54, 56, 58. However, the shield 44, 54, 56, 58 is preferably adapted for use in relation to a pocket 48 of a garment 50 of the user 20; and it is adapted to be, or has been, inserted into the pocket 48. Or, shield 56, 58 may be formed in the material of the garment 50, or be formed as a lining 58 to the garment 50. There may be provided a garment 50 comprising a pocket 48 and, in relation to the pocket 48, any such shield 44, 54, 56, 58. The shield 16 etc has a reflecting property which improves the effective strength efficiency of transmission and/or reception of the instrument 10, and preferably is fitted or built inside the instrument 10. The reflecting property improves the efficiency directionally, i.e. such that the transmission/reception pattern is stronger in one transmission/reception direction than another, e.g. the transmission/reception pattern having a so-called "strong lobe" in one preferential direction. The shield 16 etc is adapted to be removably attached inside a pocket 48 and/or is adapted to be fitted to a bodystrap so that the shield 16 etc is interposed between the instrument 10 and the body of the user 20.
Patent GB-2363107-A (GB)
Title: Easily opened package
Inventor: O'GALLCOBHAIR LIAM MICHAEL
IPC: B65B9/06
Filed: 2001-03-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus 100 for wrapping a food item 10 comprises locating the item on a continuous web, wrapping the item, sealing the web adjacent leading 10a and trailing edges 10b of the item and separating the item from the web a distance away from either leading 11b or trailing edge seal 12b to provide an extension tube 15 sufficiently long to grip, to facilitate a user to open out the tube and break the seal. Sealing and cutting station 50 may provide sealing means 11 and integral cutting means 12 as spaced platen pairs above and below the web. The cutting means may be a single blade or two knives side by side with their lateral edges bent creating a notch on either side. The extension tube may be a two ply flap having upper and lower plies, separating the plies may break the seal. The tube may be perforated longitudinally (15c, figure 6) such that the tube is flattened and formed as a two ply sheet which may tear into two sheets (15a 15b, figure 6a) when opened. The tube may be 10mm to 35mm long. The extension tube may be roughened to aid grip. The item may be wrapped in a single web with a fin seal or two webs sealed longitudinally.
Patent GB-2370448-A (GB)
Title: Telephone call cost control in a SIP-based network
Inventor: AEIJAELAE TIMO
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2001-04-28
Abstract: A method of controlling costs associated with a Voice Over IP connection, the method comprising including in a call connection set-up message sent over an IP network a maximum charge parameter and, when the connection is required to break out of the IP network into a telecommunication network, comparing the maximum charge parameter contained in the set-up message with a charge parameter associated with the break out part of the connection, and making a decision on completing the break out part of the connection based on the result of the comparison.
Patent GB-2377041-A (GB)
Title: Programming memory devices via IEEE 1149.1
Inventor: HORWOOD PETER
IPC: G11C29/48
Filed: 2001-06-26
Abstract: A method of programming memory devices, including non- IEEE 1149.1 (JTAG) compliant devices, via IEEE 1149.1, whilst reducing the number of TCK cycles required per memory location, is disclosed. A memory write control line is used instead of Shift-DR sequences to set the memory write line active and then false.. The tester device is separated from the PCBA so that the user can selectively connect the PCB IEEE 1149.1 bus to the host tester, so as to use a number of local IEEE 1149.1 scan chains. Thus only five wires are necessary in the process. The chain splitting aids PCBA diagnosis.
Patent GB-2377858-A (GB)
Title: Displaying most frequently accessed menu uppermost in a mobile telephone display
Inventor: WANG SHUN-PING
IPC: H04M1/72472
Filed: 2001-07-19
Abstract: A method for simplifying a menu selection on a cellular phone, wherein an operating system installed in the cellular phone proceeds with a process comprising the steps of: (a) reading a memory of the cellular phone while the cellular phone is turned on; (b) determining whether a topmost sub-menu set instruction with respect to a most frequently used one of a plurality of sub-menus already being set and stored in the memory; (c) if yes, showing the most frequently used sub-menu on a topmost position of a main menu as a topmost sub-menu on a display of the cellular phone.
Patent GB-2365339-A (GB)
Title: Combustible insecticidal coil
Inventor: BOSWORTH MARGARET LEE
IPC: A01M1/20
Filed: 2001-08-01
Abstract: A combustible pesticidal product (10) is disclosed which comprises a planar continuous helix (11) in the form of a hexagon having sides (24), (25), (26), (27), (28) and (29). An intersection (20), (22) of each side of the structure has a radius of curvature of 5.0 mm to less than 58.5 mm, most preferably 9.0 to 10.0 mm. Typically the combustible product will be a mosquito coil formed from cardboard which has been impregnated with one or more insecticides effective against mosquitoes. On combustion of the coil, insecticide may be emanated into the atmosphere for a period of up to 24 hours. However, typically the coils of the invention will be active against mosquitoes for 12 hours. The product is less prone to breakage, thus ensuring continuous combustion.
Patent GB-2366549-A (GB)
Title: Locking of a vehicle inter-axle differential when a wheel locks
Inventor: UEMATSU KOJI
IPC: B60K17/346
Filed: 2001-09-11
Abstract: In a vehicle having power distributed to front and rear wheels 9, 11, 12 through an inter-axle differential 5, the inter-axle differential 5 is locked if it is sensed that any of the wheels has locked, or is near to locking, as a result of excessive braking. Wheel locking is detected by sensors detecting the speed of the output shafts 6 and 7 of the differential and a controller 27 then operates valves and causes hydraulic pressure to lock the inter-axle differential at least partially.
Patent GB-2374221-A (GB)
Title: Demultiplexing WDM optical signals into parallel data bits
Inventor: FIRTH BRADLEY RICHARD
IPC: H04B10/67
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: An optical data receiver for the distribution and demodulation of compressed TDM data packages comprises, optical distributor means to which the data packages are applied for selective distribution to a plurality of AWG optical demultiplexer/detector arrays, so that each demultiplexer/detector array provides in respect of each data package fed thereto from the optical distributor, a data word the bits of which are presented in parallel.
Patent GB-2382772-A (GB)
Title: Artificial plant system
Inventor: O'TOOLE MELANIE ANNE
IPC: A41G1/00
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A system of artificial botanical plant species of the climbing or rambling type comprises a network of elements 2,4 in modular form capable of being interconnected to present a unitary structure, eg a hedge. The elements may be hollow, thereby providing a conduit for the supply of a utility such as water, which may contain additives, or cabling for power, lighting, a sound system, security surveillance cameras, or laser equipment for the emission of security beams.
Patent GB-2376117-A (GB)
Title: Sim card mounting structure for use in a mobile phone
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI KATSUYA
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2002-01-11
Abstract: A SIM card mounting structure for use in a mobile phone includes a SIM card receiving recess 5 provided in a rear surface portion of a front casing of a mobile phone for receiving a SIM card 1 therein, a pressing portion 3 of the structure being formed of an elastic material and having one end integrally formed with the rear surface portion of the front casing and the other end being positioned over the SIM card receiving recess to press the SIM card 1 and electrode terminals 2 together for connecting the electrodes of the SIM card 1 to a battery. The electrode terminals 2 are made of an elastic material and are arranged on the bottom of the recess 5 in an opposing relation to the electrodes of the SIM card 1. The one end of the pressing portion is formed integrally on an end portion of the SIM card receiving recess 5 in a longitudinal direction of the mobile phone such that the pressing portion functions as a longitudinal leaf spring. The pressing portion 3 has a notch 4 for setting the elasticity of the pressing portion and for facilitating the handling operation of a SIM card.
Patent GB-2385202-A (GB)
Title: Antenna with cylindrical core having channels filled with masking material
Inventor: GANESHMOORTHY DAVID
IPC: H01Q9/30
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: A plastic cylindrical core 11 has moulded into it a series of channels C1,C2,C3 into which masking material M is injected. The channels form the boundaries of predetermined surface areas A1,A2,A3. These surface areas are first etched and then subjected to a deposition process (eg electroplating) thus forming a conducting area of the antenna. The deposited material may be inherently conductive material (eg gold, chrome, nickel, Nichem RTM), or a material which can subsequently be rendered conducting. The core 11 includes a threaded portion 12 by which the antenna may be mounted (eg onto a mobile phone).
Patent GB-2384986-A (GB)
Title: Solid compositions for the treatment of disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract
Inventor: AXFORD SOPHIE EUGENIE
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 2002-02-12
Abstract: A solid ingestible composition containing an alginate, a bicarbonate and/or carbonate and a C 2 -C 5  polyol or poly(C 2 -C 5  alkylene glycol). Preferably, the polyalkylene glycol is a polyethylene glycol (PEG) with a molecular weight of at least 6000, the alginate is sodium alginate, the bicarbonate is sodium bicarbonate and the carbonate is calcium carbonate. More preferably, the composition is in tablet form and is used in the treatment of reflux oesophagitis, gastritis), dyspepsia or peptic ulceration or for use as a sustained releasing or targeted delivery composition. Even more preferably, a process of preparing the composition using a wet granulation process and in which the ratio of polyol or polyalkylene glycol to the alginate is less than 0.25:1.
Patent GB-2372472-A (GB)
Title: Investment casting with cast identification
Inventor: COULSON SIMON E
IPC: B22C9/22
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: Investment casting using a fugitive pattern 10 which has a relief pattern representing a unique identification mark thereon, to form a mold and casting a metallic article having the identification mark cast in place using the mold. The relief pattern may be in the form of a label 30 which is wax welded onto the fugitive pattern 10. Alternatively the relief pattern may be engraved (Figure 1c) or embossed into the surface of the fugitive pattern 10'. The identification mark may be a three dimensional bar code 20 and/or an alpha-numeric mark. The method may be used to cast gas turbine engine blades, with the identification mark being at the root portion 10a of each blade.
Patent GB-2393162-A (GB)
Title: Folding wheelchair with detachable power assistance unit
Inventor: CRITCHER RUSS
IPC: A61G5/04
Filed: 2002-09-16
Abstract: A folding motorised wheelchair 2 comprises a quick release detachable power unit 11 located between two rear wheels 6 for providing propulsion assistance. The wheelchair 2 is provided with two quick release mechanisms 26 arranged one on either side of the wheelchair 2 and the power unit 11 is supported on a carrier frame 12 provided with means for inter-engagement with the quick release mechanisms 26. The power unit 11 typically comprises a single ground engaging member such as a drive drum 14 containing its own power pack. The drum 14 is mounted to a spindle (16 fig 2), which constitutes part of the carrier frame 12. The power unit 11 may be removed by operation of the quick release mechanisms 26 in unison, and may be provided with lifting handles 22.
Patent GB-2396305-A (GB)
Title: Horse Racing Board Game
Inventor: ROWLEY THOMAS JOHN
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: The game provides a board illustrating a horse race course, 12 counters in the shape of a horse and jockey. 2 dice, 66 dual forecast cards, 12 owner cards, 25 prize cards, 1 decision disc with "no" on one side and "ill jump it" on the other side, 1 dice cup and the game rules. Up to 12 players can play for the prize money supplied or gamble for real money. The moving of the counters is by means of, first indicating whether to jump the next fence on this turn or not. This is shown by placing the decision disc flat on the table to indicate "Ill jump it" or "no". This followed by scoring with the two dice.
Patent GB-2386075-A (GB)
Title: Respirators
Inventor: RICHARDSON GRANT STUART
IPC: A62B18/08
Filed: 2001-08-06
Abstract: A respirator (1) comprises an inner, oronasal, mask (2) enclosed within an outer, face sealing, mask (3) so as to define a cavity (4) therewith, a screw-threaded air inlet (5) for conducting inhaling air to the interior of the inner mask (2), a filter canister (7) for filtering the inhaling air, and an air outlet (8) for conducting exhaled air from the interior (6) of the inner mask (2). In normal operation, air is inhaled and exhaled solely through the inner mask (2) and so substantially no air pressure differential exists between the ambient atmosphere (9) and the cavity (4) which will allow ambient air to enter the cavity.
Patent GB-2399408-A (GB)
Title: Air inlet chute attached at a low stress region of a gas turbine combustor wall
Inventor: WESTLAKE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F23R3/04
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: A combustor for a gas turbine engine comprises a combustion chamber wall 4,6 having at least one hole (22 fig 1) for admitting air. At least one air intake chute 24 aligned with the hole is attached to the combustor wall. In operation, a hoop stress field 30 characterised by regions of high and low stress concentration are created around the hole, and the air intake chute is attached to the combustor wall in a region of low stress concentration 28. The chute may be attached in at least two low stress regions, "B", "C" which may be in the same radial plane, and may be on diametrically opposite sides of the chute. The chute may include a flange 26, which may include at least one tab portion 32 projecting from the flange, and the flange may be generally circular in shape. The tab may project from the flange edge at up to 14 % of the flange diameter, and have a length of about 25% of the flange diameter. The method of attachment of the chute to the combustor wall may include welding 34, applied at the outermost edge of the tab location, and the tab edge 36 may be flat or curved.