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Patent GB-2376952-A (GB)
Title: Photocatalytic composition
Inventor: HARPER DUNCAN ROGER
IPC: C11D3/37
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: A liquid composition which, in use, is applied to a surface and dries to leave a residue comprises in admixture: (i) a peroxo-modified titanium compound comprising up to 5 wt.% of the composition and (ii) a sensitiser, which absorbs visible, ultraviolet or infrared radiation and enhances the photocatalytic action of the peroxo-modified titanium compound, wherein the sensitiser comprises up to 1 wt.% of the composition. Typically, the peroxo-modified titanium compound is in its anatase form or is a peroxo-modified titanic acid. The sensitiser is preferably ruthenium (II) tris-(4,4'-dicarboxyl-2,2'-bipyridine). The composition may further comprise a humectant and/or a hygroscopic agent, particularly a polyhydric alcohol such as glycerol. A cationic, anionic, nonionic, or amphoteric surfactant and a film-forming polymer such as polyvinylpyrollidone may also be included in the composition.
Patent GB-2379199-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle with shock absorber for rear forks
Inventor: CHEN TING-HSING
IPC: B62K25/28
Filed: 2001-09-04
Abstract: The shock absorber 2 is mounted at its upper end by a fastener 6 to a bracket 13 on a lower part of a seat tube 11 and at its lower end by a further fastener 6 to the rear forks 3. The bracket 13 has a top wall accepting upward loading by the shock absorber 2 and a reinforcing piece 5 with an arcuate surface extending between the forks accepts downward loading by the shock absorber when it is compressed during use.
Patent GB-2363896-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode disc drive and method
Inventor: THOWE MERLE EUGENE
IPC: G11B21/08
Filed: 1999-12-28
Abstract: Disc drives (106) have a data storage disc (212), a motor (216) for rotating the data storage disc and a servo controller (206). The disc drive (106) includes a power source evaluator (210) that evaluates an electrical property for evaluating whether a battery power source (108) or a line power source (122) is supplying power to operate the disc drive. The servo controller (206) receives a signal from the power source evaluator (210) and provides a different instruction regarding the spin angular velocity depending on the evaluation regarding the power source. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a method (300) for operating a disc drive is provided in which the availability of line power to a power source is evaluated (304). Subsequently, the angular velocity of the rotating disc (212) is adjusted (306) based on the evaluation of the availability of line power to the power source.
Patent GB-2385020-A (GB)
Title: Medicament container and method of manufacture thereof
Inventor: EDE ANDREW
IPC: A61J7/00
Filed: 2002-02-07
Abstract: A medicament container and a method of manufacturing the container housing at least one individual dose of medicament using a carrier having first and second opposing faces and through walls defining a through hole extending between the first and second opposing faces, the method including inserting the carrier into a mould having an element for protrusion into the through hole from the first face so as to define with the through walls a generally cup-shaped space, filling the generally cup-shaped space with a mould material so as to form a generally cup-shaped insert in the through hole, removing the carrier and insert from the mould, depositing an individual dose of medicament in the generally cup-shaped insert, and sealing the medicament and insert in the through hole by sealing first and second sheets respectively with the first and second faces.
Patent GB-2381987-A (GB)
Title: Mobile phone cradle and charger cable tidy
Inventor: HORGAN JAMES
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A mobile phone cradle and charger cable tidy device comprises two plastic components. In use, a backplate 1 is sandwiched between a wall socket and an electrical plug of a battery charger, the pins of the electrical plug passing through suitable apertures 3 in the backplate. A cradle 2 for holding the phone is mounted on the backplate to the side of the electrical plug. The surplus flex of the charger may be wound around a cleat formed integrally with the backplate 1. The backplate is reversible so that the cradle 2 can be mounted to the left or the right side of the wall socket.
Patent GB-2387431-A (GB)
Title: Mat with integral lamp unit
Inventor: RAFFO DAVID MELVIN
IPC: A47G27/02
Filed: 2002-04-13
Abstract: A mat 10 has an integral lamp unit 12 arranged so as to direct light outwards across the mat, and a pressure responsive normally open switch means which is closed by pressure applied to the mat to turn on the light source. The lamp unit has a housing 18 of elliptical shape comprising respective moulded plastics components to form an opaque material portion 14 and a transparent material portion 16. The housing contains a light source preferably LEDs (30, figure 5), batteries, electronic circuit means, magnifying lens (24, figure 2) and a reflector (28, figure 5). The mat is made up of upper and lower fabric sheets which may be flocked PVC, fleece, polycotton or printed vinyl.
Patent GB-2378085-A (GB)
Title: Routing service method in voice over internet protocol system
Inventor: YEOM EUNG-MOON
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-05-22
Abstract: A routing service method in a public switched telephone network (PSTN) system uses a stand-alone gateway interworking with disparate central office lines. The stand-alone gateway checks whether a call service can be provided over the Internet with reference to an internal database having periodically updated call service state information in response to a call service request from a calling private branch exchange (PBX) connected to the stand-alone gateway via a central office line. If the call service cannot be provided over the Internet, the stand-alone gateway transmits a call service request, together with a public switched telephone network (PSTN) rerouting control request, to the calling PBX. The calling PBX transfers the call to a called party over the PSTN in response to the PSTN rerouting control request.
Patent GB-2374873-A (GB)
Title: Herpes virus strains
Inventor: COFFIN ROBERT STUART
IPC: A61K35/763
Filed: 2001-01-22
Abstract: The present invention provides a herpes virus with improved oncolytic properties which comprises a gene encoding an immunomodulatory cytokine and which lacks a functional ICP34.5 gene and a functional ICP47 encoding gene.
Patent GB-2385016-A (GB)
Title: Ink recording element
Inventor: ROMANO JR CHARLES EUGENE
IPC: B41J2/01
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: An ink recording element for inkjet printing comprises a support layer, a hydrophilic absorbing layer and a hydrophilic overcoating layer coated on the absorbing layer. The support layer may comprise paper, resin coated paper, polyesters or synthetic paper. The absorbing layer comprises succinylated gelatin, which may be pigskin gelatin. The overcoating layer comprises a cellulose ether (methyl cellulose or hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose) and a vinyl latex (acrylate or methacrylate based). Optionally there is a further hydrophilic adhesion promoting layer between the absorption and overcoating layers, which comprises polyvinyl alcohol and an anionic polyurethane. Optionally there is a further subbing layer (halogenated phenols or vinyl chloride - vinyl acetate copolymers) between the support layer and the absorption layer.
Patent GB-2398510-A (GB)
Title: Electronic music chart game
Inventor: BYRD BYRON MICHAEL
IPC: G10H1/36
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: The electronic music chart game has the ability to record voice or music from the players of the game, mixed with various selectable background music stored on digital sound cards, and compute plus digitally announce a winner over the course of the game. A 'true performance' function on the unit can be selected to audition, compute, and determine winners by the participants' singing ability from their preciseness to pitch and time. There can be an assortment of different 'photo rings' 16 each containing a combination of celebrity artists photos and accompanied by a corresponding pre-recorded digital sound card 4 that can be interchanged or replaced by game participants. The electronic music chart game includes a detachable centre position microphone 1 and speaker 3. The base unit 5 contains electronic circuitry, switches 9, 10, LED display 13, and sequential LED light configuration 11. The electronics are programmable to create various modes of game play and the unit is DC operated.
Patent GB-2387410-A (GB)
Title: Control cable mounting device
Inventor: AKAHORI MASAKAZU
IPC: F16C1/26
Filed: 2003-02-17
Abstract: A mounting device for a control cable 2, including a stationary member 4 to which a tube 7 of the control cable is fixed, and a connector for connecting the tube to the stationary member. The stationary member 4 has a first wall 4a substantially parallel to an axial direction of the tube and a second wall 4b extending from the first wall in a direction substantially perpendicular to the axial direction. The stationary member is provided with an opening 11, 10 extending over the first and second walls. The connector includes a body portion 13 fitted into the opening 10 on the second wall of the stationary member, and a locking portion 14 inserted from outside into the opening 11 on the first wall of the stationary member to be engaged therewith.
Patent GB-2382345-A (GB)
Title: Water treatment
Inventor: WILLIAMS GRAHAM
IPC: B01D35/18
Filed: 1999-10-27
Abstract: A water treatment apparatus comprising a housing 10 having an inlet 15 for water to be treated, an outlet 21 for treated water, treatment means 14, 16, 17, 18, 18A and having one or more probes 24, 25, 26 within the housing to detect the level 22 of water in the housing. Preferably the probes are in a separate chamber receiving only treated water. The probes may be connected to electronic control means for monitoring the rate of filling of the housing between minimum and maximum levels. The treatment means may comprise a heater 14 and filter means 18. Incoming water to be treated may pass through a heat exchanger.
Patent GB-2382215-A (GB)
Title: Critical event log for a disc drive
Inventor: LENNY THOMAS R
IPC: G11B27/36
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: An apparatus, modules, means, and computer readable media for and a method of logging critical events to a critical event log storage area on a disc in a disc drive are disclosed. The disc drive having a data storage disc is operably connected to a host computer. The data communication between the host computer and the disc drive is established via a disc drive interface. The disc drive interface may be an ATA disc drive interface. A power-on operational status of the disc drive with the host computer is determined. Then a critical event is determined without a host computer intervention. A set of critical events predefined and stored in the firmware of the disc drive. The critical event can be monitored and logged either during an on-line data collection mode or an off-line data collection mode. During the off-line data collection mode, the firmware performs off line scan of the disc drive in the background. The determined critical event is logged to the critical event log by reading the critical event log from the critical event log storage area on the disc; appending the determined critical event to the critical event log; and storing the appended critical event log to the critical event log storage area on the disc.
Patent GB-2399676-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for enhancing the lifetime of stencil masks
Inventor: PLATZGUMMER ELMAR
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 2003-03-21
Abstract: An apparatus 1 for masked ion-beam a lithography comprises a mask maintenance module 6 for prolongation of the lifetime of the stencil mask 31. The module 6 comprises a deposition means for depositing material ds to the side of the mask irradiated by the lithography beam lb, with at least one deposition source being positioned in front of the mask 31. The apparatus further comprises a sputter means in which at least one sputter source, positioned in front of the mask holder means 32, and outside the path of the lithography beam lb, produces a sputter ion beam sb directed to the mask in order to sputter off material from said mask 31 in a scanning procedure and compensate for inhomogeneity of deposition.
Patent GB-2400178-A (GB)
Title: A combustion sensor arrangement
Inventor: CARE IAN C D
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2003-03-29
Abstract: A combustion sensor arrangement for an engine (1) is provided in which a thick film semi-conductor device (5) appropriately doped is utilised as a gas sensor. The semi-conductor device (5) is positioned at a gaseous location whereby through gas diffusion into the sensor variations in electrical conductivity are detected in order to provide indicator signals of varying gas constituents indicative of actual combustion or predictive combustion. The sensor (5) may be located within vents or other gaseous locations near engine air flows, gearbox vents or bearing chambers. Typically, the sensor is located where particulate and liquid matter will not become incident upon the sensor, in a housing with a gas diffuser.
Patent GB-2394123-A (GB)
Title: Stator for brushless motor
Inventor: SHIAH KYI-SHIN
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: A method of forming a stator for a brushless motor comprising providing a laminated stator core comprising a generally rectangular body having a plurality of teeth extending generally perpendicularly from the body, the stator core being formed into a generally circular shape. Stator coils 26 may be wound around, or preformed and inserted over, each of the teeth 24. The core may be formed so that teeth 24 project outwardly or inwardly. In the latter case, the teeth may have end flanges 30 which meet to close the inter tooth space, notches 42,32 allowing the structure to bend. In the former, a outing ring 44 may be fitted about core, slots therein receiving the shaped ends of the teeth 40, the ring being press fitted, heat shrunk or crimped (crimping zones 70 Fig 12a deforming appropriately) about the core. Alternatively it may comprises arcuate sections 58 which are pressed onto the teeth and welded together in situ.
Patent GB-2399958-A (GB)
Title: Decorative lighting circuit with overcurrent protection
Inventor: WU JIN
IPC: H05B39/00
Filed: 2003-07-23
Abstract: A protective system includes a number of lighting devices arranged in branch circuits and connected to one or more protective devices   a  which may be PPTC self-mending fuses or self-restoring bimetallic switches. Thus each protective device will not need to be replaced after operation.
Patent GB-2406010-A (GB)
Title: Optical transceiver with a two-wire interface for digital control data
Inventor: AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES INC
IPC: H04B10/50
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: The system uses optical signals modulated by both data content and digital control data (tone signals). This allows an optical transceiver in which tone signals are passed to and from the transmitter and the receiver using a 2-wire interface 500, resulting in a transceiver of reduced size.
Patent GB-2391711-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for controlling an antenna array
Inventor: HSU HUI-PIN
IPC: H01Q5/00
Filed: 2002-03-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reconfiguring an antenna array by optical control of MEMSswitches. A light source is provided to direct light to individual optically sensitive elementswhich control delivery of actuating bias voltage to the MEMS switches. The light source is preferably separated from the antenna array by a structure which conducts the controllingillumination but provides a high impedance electromagnetically reflective surface which reflectselectromagnetic radiation over the antenna operating frequency range with small phase shift, and which is disposed very close to the antenna array. Optically sensitive elements preferablyinclude photoresistive elements, which are best formed in the substrate upon which the MEMS switches are formed, and may include photovoltaic elements.
Patent GB-2392185-A (GB)
Title: Method of drilling an ultra-short radius borehole
Inventor: KRIESELS PETRUS CORNELIS
IPC: E21B7/06
Filed: 2002-04-23
Abstract: A method of drilling a borehole into an earth formation using a drill string having an upper pan (16a) and a lower part (16b) which is more flexible than the upper part. the method comprising drilling a first section of the borehole, drilling a second section of the borehole from said first borehole section, said second section extending at a selected inclination angle relative the first section. During drilling of the second section the drill string is lowered through the borehole in a manner that the upper drill string part remains in the first section and the lower drill string part extends into the second borehole section.
Patent GB-2409565-A (GB)
Title: Active matrix organic electroluminescent display device and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: PARK JAE-YONG
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An active matrix organic electroluminescent display device includes a substrate (110) including a light emitting region having sub pixel regions, a plurality of switching elements on the substrate in the sub pixel regions, a first passivation layer (140) covering the plurality of switching elements and having a plurality of first contact holes (138) exposing the plurality of switching elements, a plurality of first electrodes (142) on the first passivation layer (140), each first electrode (142) connected to each switching element through each first contact hole (138). A second passivation layer (146) on the plurality of first electrodes (142), the second passivation layer (146) having a plurality of openings (144) exposing the plurality of first electrodes (142) and covering edge portions of the plurality of first electrodes (142), a plurality of organic electroluminescent layers (148) on the second passivation layer (146), each organic electroluminescent layer (148) contacting each first electrode (142) through each opening (144), and a second electrode (150) on the plurality of organic electroluminescent layers (148), wherein the first passivation layer (140) is made of a first organic material having a planarized upper surface and the second passivation layer (146) is made of a second organic material having a formation temperature lower than a formation temperature of inorganic materials.
Patent GB-2398404-A (GB)
Title: Configuring the boot options of a multi-domain system
Inventor: KING JAMES E
IPC: G06F11/20
Filed: 2004-01-05
Abstract: A computing system (e.g. a server with multiple blades) comprises multiple domains, each having an independent boot process. This boot process involves the selection of one boot option from a list of potentially multiple boot options available to the domain. The apparatus further comprises a centralised configuration utility, and a boot controller within each domain. The boot controller supplies said configuration utility with the list of boot options available to that domain. The configuration utility allows a user to specify en bloc the boot option (e.g. a common boot option) for multiple domains. This information is then passed back to the boot controllers of the respective domains, which then boot in accordance with the boot option specified by said configuration utility.
Patent GB-2412316-A (GB)
Title: Peroxide tooth whitening composition
Inventor: GORDON JENNIFER JANE
IPC: A61K8/73
Filed: 2004-03-22
Abstract: An oral care composition comprising a peroxide containing compound dispersed in an orally acceptable carrier, wherein the carrier comprises a humectant and a combination of bioadhesive agents consisting essentially of at least one natural gum and a carbomer. The Preferred peroxide sources include hydrogen peroxide, carbamide peroxide, calcium peroxide and percarbonates. Preferred humectants include glycerine, sorbitol, propylene glycol, glucose, sucrose and low molecular weight polyethylene glycols. Preferred gums include xanthan gum, carrageenan, alginates, gum karaya, guar gum, gum Arabic and pectins. Suitable carbomers homo- or copolymers are high molecular weight polymers of acrylic acid crosslinked with allylsucrose or allyl ethers of pentaerythritol. These carbomers may be partially or fully neutralised. Compositions comprising carabamide peroxide or hydrogen peroxide, glycerine, xanthan gum and a carbomer copolymer are exemplified. Such compositions show excellent substantivity to the teeth as a result of a synergistic interation between the gelling agents.
Patent GB-2416162-A (GB)
Title: Drink container with antibacterial wipe attached thereto
Inventor: BOYES ANDREW DUNCAN
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A drink container 10 comprises a mouth 22 with an opening, a releasable closure 24 for the opening, and a compartment 26 in which a container mouth cleaning wipe 32 is sealed, the wipe being removable to clean the mouth of the container. The wipe may be damp, and may be impregnated with a substance having cleaning, sterilising, disinfecting and/or anti-bacterial action. The wipe may have an area of about 100cm<2>. The compartment for the wipe may be disposed outside the container, and may be a sachet secured to a wall of the container. Alternatively, the compartment may be defined in part by a portion of a container wall, and in part by a panel secured by its edges to the wall, to sandwich the wipe between the panel and the wall. In a different embodiment, the compartment may be a sachet in the form of a sleeve fitted around the container.
Patent GB-2408308-A (GB)
Title: Reinforced resin guide having heat dissipating cavities
Inventor: KONNO MASAHIKO
IPC: F16H57/035
Filed: 2004-09-28
Abstract: A guide 100,200,300,400 for a transmission chain (or the like), having a slide rail 110,210,310,410 elongated in the direction of travel of the chain, and having a front surface 111,211,311,411 for sliding engagement with the chain, is supported by a rail support 120,220,320,420 which extends perpendicularly from the back side of the slide rail. The guide is formed by sandwich moulding and comprises a glass fibre-reinforced polymer resin forming a core 120a,220a,320a,420a of the rail support, and a wear-resistant polymer resin forming both the slide rail 110,210,310,410, and a skin layer 120b,220b,320b,420b on the rail support. The skin layer 120b of the rail support being unitary with the slide rail. A plurality of hollow, heat dissipating cavities 112,212,312,412 extend inwardly from both sides of the slide rail in directions transverse to the direction of elongation of the slide rail.
Patent GB-2416422-A (GB)
Title: School display board
Inventor: AARVOLD SILAS TOM
IPC: G09F15/00
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A school display board made from a polymer has strips of hook and loop fasteners forming a grid pattern on both sides of the board. The board and strips are coloured in one of four colours, eg blue, red, green or yellow. Self adhesive coin type hook and loop fasteners are used to mount the boards to walls. This type of board reduces time and money spent on preparing and changing displays within [primary] schools. The strips may be supplied as separate interchangeable boarders.