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Patent GB-2375605-A (GB)
Title: Evaluating food astringency
Inventor: KANEDA HIROTAKA
IPC: G01N5/02
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: Astringency of a foodstuff e.g. beer, wine or tea is measured by reacting an astringent present in the foodstuff with a peptide to form a complex followed by a measuring step in which a measured value is obtained equivalent to the amount of complex formed then carrying out an astringency evaluation stage where astringency strength is obtained from the above measured value based on a previously obtained correlation between astringency and the measured value. The measuring step may include the adsorption of the complex onto the membrane of a lipid membrane sensor. The peptide e.g. polyproline, gelatin or albumin, may be immobilised on the electrode of a quartz oscillator. Apparatus for the evaluation comprising a lipid membrane sensor and a data processor is also claimed. Astringent is typically tannic acid, catechin or quercetin.
Patent GB-2375295-A (GB)
Title: Mattress cover with zip covered by a pair of flaps or a single flap
Inventor: DALY PATRICK NOEL
IPC: A47C21/06
Filed: 2002-04-08
Abstract: A mattress cover made of an impermeable plastic or a material coated with such 14 has an opening to insert the mattress which is closed by a zip (RTM) 10 covered by a flap 28 or a pair of flaps to prevent liquids getting to the mattress core. The zip is attached to the inside of the flaps so that the zip from the outside is covered. The plastic may be a polyurethane material. The zip and the folds in the material could be secured by non-puncturing means such as welding 22. The flap might be integral with the main body of the cover 20, 32 and have a plurality of folds to give several layers to the flaps.
Patent GB-2376804-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic interference shield with waveguides
Inventor: KOPF DALE R
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2002-04-09
Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shield for electronic equipment comprises waveguides in the form of aperture cells 42 moulded from conductive plastics. These are attached to a sheet, e.g. of metal, or they may be moulded integrally with a conductive plastics sheet.
Patent GB-2395392-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a customer telephone line
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: H04M1/715
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: A circuit (30) is coupled between telephone equipment particularly a care monitoring system (20a), and a customer telephone line of a PSTN. The circuit senses a direction of a control signal asserted on a control line (13), and in response selectively suppresses a signal line (12). The telephone equipment (20), e.g. a care monitoring system (20a), may thereby seize control a customer telephone line, and override equipment (20b) at other extension socket outlets (15, 15b) , such as in response to an emergency alarm (21).
Patent GB-2375040-A (GB)
Title: A disposable reservoir toothbrush
Inventor: ELSENDER CHRISTINA
IPC: A46B11/00
Filed: 1999-08-27
Abstract: A disposable toothbrush 3 comprises a bristled head 8 and a valve 9 disposed in a single body incorporating a toothpaste reservoir 1 which is able to regain its original shape and disgorge toothpaste to the bristles 5 formed on the head 8. Preferably pressure exerted on the toothpaste reservoir 1 pushes toothpaste from the reservoir 1 to the bristles 5 via a pliable, rubber valve 9 which allows forward toothpaste flow yet restricts backward toothpaste flow. The single body may have a separate compartment 6 to hold a mouthwash and/or breath-freshener. Preferably the toothpaste reservoir 1 has a hinged section (12, Fig 13) which snaps shut to secure a separate sachet of toothpaste (13, Fig 13) and may include a tongue cleaner (14, Fig 14) attached externally of the single body. Advantageously the disposable toothbrush 3 is more hygienic, portable and convenient than conventional toothbrushes.
Patent GB-2392099-A (GB)
Title: Baby's dummy with hinged cap
Inventor: REDHEAD JOANNE
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: The baby's dummy has an attached cap 5 which opens out like wings to form the dummy base. The cap wings 5 may be opened by turning the ring handle 1 which also pushes up the teat 6. Preferably the base has internal threads 2 which lock the teat 6 in an open position when the ring handle 1 is turned. The cap wings 5 may have air filters 7, and the dummy may be made of plastic.
Patent GB-2386613-A (GB)
Title: Washing aid dispenser and washing machine comprising said dispenser
Inventor: RIZZETTO PIETRO
IPC: D06F39/02
Filed: 2003-03-17
Abstract: A washing aid dispenser (2) comprises at least a compartment (3) adapted to contain washing aid products, such as a rinse aid or fabric softener, provided with a first siphon (4) having pre-determined head and diameter and adapted to transfer said washing aid substances into the washing tub of the machine when the water in the compartment (3) reaches up to a priming level corresponding to said pre-determined head. In the compartment (3) there is further provided at least a second siphon (9) having greater head and diameter than said first siphon (4) and adapted to transfer said washing aid substances into the washing tub of the machine when the water in the compartment (3) reaches up to a priming level which is higher than the priming level of the first siphon (4).
Patent GB-2388321-A (GB)
Title: Hip Joint Prosthesis
Inventor: MCMINN DEREK JAMES WALLACE
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2003-03-24
Abstract: A femoral implant (31) for fitting to a resected femur (15) comprises a section (27) having a frustoconical external form, a stem part (26) extending away from the section (27) to a distal end of the implant, and a femoral head (25) extending directly away from the section (27) to the proximal end of the implant. The implant (31) could have the femoral head (25) integral with the section, or as a separate component secured thereto, with the stem being a separate one piece component incorporating the section (27).
Patent GB-2400332-A (GB)
Title: Attachment of a patterned array of porous ceramic material to a substrate
Inventor: WANG TIANHE
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A patterned array of porous ceramic material 11, capable of holding a chemical material, is screen printed onto substrate 12. Also disclosed is the placing of a patterned array of porous ceramic material 21, capable of holding a chemical material, into holes within a substrate 22. Further disclosed is the attachment of a patterned array of porous ceramic material (32, fig.3B), capable of holding a chemical material, to a substrate (31, fig 3B) via photolithographic patterning. The porous ceramic materials 11,21,(31,fig.3B) in each case are sintered to solidify, and thus provide a patterned array of material capable of immobilising and isolating chemical species for analysis.
Patent GB-2401534-A (GB)
Title: Two-way retainer for a drawer slide track assembly
Inventor: CHEN KEN-CHING
IPC: A47B88/16
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A two-way retainer for a slide track assembly comprises a retaining mechanism mounted 50 on a first slide track 30, and a stop member 60 mounted on a second slide track 20. The retaining mechanism 50 is consisted of a pair of retaining arms 51, 51' and an elastic member 52. The retaining arms 51, 51' are provided with a pair of oppositely inclined portions 511, 511' and a pair of engaging portions 512, 512' . The stop member 60 is provided with a protrusion 61 adapted to interact with the oppositely inclined portions 511, 511' and the engaging portions 512, 512' of the retaining arms 51, 51' . When the first slide track 30 is moved to a predetermined position with respect to the second slide track 20, the protrusion 61 of the stop member 60 may pass through one of the inclined portions 511, 511' of the retaining arms 51, 51' . Thus the protrusion 61 is confined within the two engaging portions 512, 512' of the retaining arms 51, 51' to thereby retain the first slide track 30 in a two-way direction of the second slide track 20.
Patent GB-2402045-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning appliance with means for protecting hose from cable scuffing
Inventor: HARE COLIN IRWIN
IPC: A47L5/36
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A cleaning appliance such as a vacuum cleaner, has a main body around which the suction hose 150 can be stored in a channel like member (300) [fig.3 not shown]. The suction hose passes near an opening 320 where the electrical cable 370 on its reel, exits from the body of the cleaner. In order to prevent the cable from scuffing the hose when it is pulled in an upwards direction, as it normally is by the user, a protecting means 360 is provided near the cable opening between the opening and the portion of the hose which lies closest to the opening, to prevent it touching the hose.
Patent GB-2391327-A (GB)
Title: A system for sensing vehicle attitudes
Inventor: LU JIANBO
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2003-06-02
Abstract: A control system 18 for an automotive vehicle includes a lateral acceleration sensor 32, a yaw rate sensor 28, a longitudinal acceleration sensor 36, and suspension height sensors 50a-50d. The controller 26 determines a roll characteristic from the first angular rate signal, the suspension height signal, and the lateral acceleration signal and a pitch characteristic from the first angular rate signal, the suspension height signal and the longitudinal acceleration signal. The controller may control a safety device 38 based on measured and determined vehicle characteristics.
Patent GB-2389056-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball having a dimple combination pattern
Inventor: KENNEDY III THOMAS J
IPC: A63B37/00
Filed: 2001-12-06
Abstract: A combination dimple pattern on the surface of a golf ball (2) is characterized by both circular and compound dimples (10). The compound dimples (10) include a first circular dimple portion and a second dimple portion (16) arranged in a bottom surface (14) of the first circular portion, with the second dimple portion (16) having a diameter less than the diameter of the first circular portion. The combination of compound and circular dimples (4, 10) on the surface of the ball (2) improves the aerodynamic efficiency of the ball (2) and increases the distance the ball (2) will travel.
Patent GB-2386131-A (GB)
Title: Compensating thermal expansion in carding machines
Inventor: LEDER ARMIN
IPC: D01G15/32
Filed: 2000-06-01
Abstract: To maintain a constant gap thickness between the clothing 4a of a carding cylinder and clothed or non-clothed elements 14 supported by side screens 17 when the machine heats up during operation, the thermal expansion characteristics of the cylinder and side screens are matched to each other. This may be attained by thermal barriers 30 to prevent loss of heat from the side screens to the exterior. The coefficients of expansion of the materials of the cylinder and side screen may be the same or different, e.g. the side screens having a higher coefficient.
Patent GB-2403256-A (GB)
Title: Safety line anchor
Inventor: JONES KARL
IPC: A62B1/04
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A bottom anchor assembly <B>1</B> for a vertically oriented elongate safety line <B>2</B> comprises safety line gripping means <B>6</B>, safety line tensioning means <B>5</B>, a bracket <B>4</B> and a connector arm <B>7</B> linking the gripping and tensioning means, which are spaced apart from each other. A safety line traveller (Figs 5 and 6) may be able to pass over the gripping means and connector arm. The gripping means may comprise a swaged element <B>9</B> which is attached to the end of the safety line and a hollow tube <B>8</B>, directly above it, which limits its upward movement. The tensioning means may comprise an externally threaded rod <B>10</B> linked to the connector arm, the rod having a nut <B>11</B> which bears against a downward facing surface <B>22</B> of the bracket. The assembly may have an indicator <B>18</B> which visibly shows if a predetermined tension is achieved.
Patent GB-2392684-A (GB)
Title: Downhole drilling apparatus and method
Inventor: CROSS BARRY W
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-07-29
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided to support a gyroscope in a downhole drilling tool. A housing 30 is positioned within a drill collar or pipe 120 of a drilling tool, with a gyroscope 20 mounted within the housing, and the housing being sealed in one embodiment. At least one centraliser 80 is mounted around the housing to locate the arrangement in the collar, and the centraliser may form an endcap for the housing, through which there may be an alignment pin to locate the gyroscope. The assembly may include compression means, and these means may include a compression mechanism 90 at one end of the gyroscope, and a removable plug 96 at the opposite end, wherein as the plug is inserted into an end of the housing, an axial compressive force is transferred to the gyroscope, to locate it. The compression connector 84 may further be used as part of the telemetry system for the gyroscope.
Patent GB-2394985-A (GB)
Title: Fast action clamping and unclamping apparatus
Inventor: HATTERSLEY LEONARD SYDNEY JAME
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2003-09-05
Abstract: Clamping apparatus including a fast action device 10 for clamping and unclamping an element 12 such as, for example, a scaffolding pole between a first member 14 and a second member 16 which may be connected together by a pivot pin 18. The device comprises a captive rotatable externally-threaded bolt 20 projecting from the first member towards the second member, and a fastening 22, 24 in the second member 16 being urged by a spring 30 towards the first member for rapidly engaging the threads of the bolt by a ratcheting action when the first and second members are manually forced together. After which, the bolt is turned fully tight. A release lever 34 is provided for instantly disengaging the collar from the bolt to enable the members to be moved apart after the bolt is turned to initially slacken it. The fastening 22, 24 in the second member may comprise an internally threaded diametrically split collar. This may have its periphery tapered towards the first member and be confined in a correspondingly tapered bore 28 in the second member.
Patent GB-2395034-A (GB)
Title: System for providing automated storage of e-mail messages
Inventor: GUILLEMIN GUSTAVO M
IPC: G06F15/16
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A request is received from a sender to store an e-mail message (800) on a processing system of a receiver. A flag (802) indicating the e-mail message (800) is to be stored in a location other than the receiver's in box, is set in the e-mail message (800). The e-mail message (800) is then transmitted to a selected receiver. Software receiving the e-mail message (800) for the receiver reads the flag (802) indicating the contents of the e-mail message (800) is to be stored. The software then stores the contents of the e-mail message (800) in a location other than the receiver's in box. In various embodiments, the sender or the receiver of the e-mail message (800) specifies a path name (803) identifying a logical memory area to which the contents of the e-mail are to be stored.
Patent GB-2396699-A (GB)
Title: Circuit for measuring ionization current in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine
Inventor: ZHU GUOMING GEORGE
IPC: F02P17/12
Filed: 2003-10-16
Abstract: A circuit (10) for measuring ionization current in a combustion chamber of an internal combustion engine includes an ignition coil (12), having a primary winding (16), and a secondary winding (18), and an ignition plug (14). The ignition plug ignites an air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber and produces an ignition current in response to ignition voltage from the ignition coil. A capacitor (28), charged by the ignition coil, provides a bias voltage producing an ionization current after ignition of the air/fuel mixture. A current mirror circuit (30) produces an isolated current signal proportional to the ionization current. The ignition current and the ionization current flow in the same direction through the secondary winding of the ignition coil. The charged capacitor operates as a power source and, thus, the ignition current flows from the charged capacitor through the current mirror circuit and the ignition coil to the ignition plug.
Patent GB-2408305-A (GB)
Title: Mounting block for handrails
Inventor: BURNHAM GEORGE THOMAS
IPC: F16B12/30
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: A mounting block comprises a plastics block having holes through which fasteners such as screws, bolts or nails may pass to, in use, fix a handrail to a post. The mounting block may connect the handrail to the post at right angles or may be cut so that the handrail is fixed to the post at another angle.
Patent GB-2408272-A (GB)
Title: Downhole swivel joint assembly and method of using said swivel joint assembly
Inventor: TULLOCH RORY MCCRAE
IPC: E21B37/02
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: A downhole swivel joint assembly (18) comprised an upper component (18a) and a lower component (18b). The components may assume either of two stable positions relative to each other, namely an unactivated configuration (as shown in Figure 2) in which the components are rotationally fast with each other by virtue of the inter-engagement of splines (54) of the lower component with splines (56) of the upper component and an activated configuration in which the respective splines are disengaged so that the upper and lower components can rotate relative to each other. In the activated configuration the upper component is supported relative to the lower component on a ball bearing pack (42). Movement of the components between the activated and unactivated configurations is controlled by a resiliently deformable latch member (84) which is C-shaped in transverse cross-section. The latch member has an internal profile which cooperates with an external profile provided on the upper component mandrel (34) to allow the upper and lower components to snap between the activated and unactivated configurations.
Patent GB-2392797-A (GB)
Title: Electronic article comprising loudspeaker & touch pad
Inventor: BANK GRAHAM
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A touch pad assembly (202) for use in an electronic article (190), the assembly comprising a touch pad (202), a coupler for mechanically coupling the touch pad (202) to casing (198) of the electronic article and a transducer (108) which is mounted by coupling means (66) on the coupler or the touch pad to drive the casing as an acoustic radiator. An electronic article incorporating the same. An electronic article (190) comprising a body in or on which a bending wave loudspeaker is mounted, the loudspeaker comprising a bending wave acoustic radiator (204) and an electromechanical force transducer (108) mounted to the radiator (204) to vibrate the radiator to produce an acoustic output characterised in that the transducer (108) has an intended operative frequency range and comprises a resonant element having a frequency distribution of modes in the operative frequency range and coupling means (66) for mounting the transducer (108) to the radiator.
Patent GB-2396280-A (GB)
Title: Dynamically modifiable user interface
Inventor: BOULEAU CEDRIC K R H
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2002-08-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a user interface that may be dynamically modified by a user. The user interface is generated from a UI view definition that defines panels and controls to be included as part of the user interface. The user may modify the UI view definition and a UI view manager dynamically generates the user interface. Controls are wrapped to include a communication interface to dynamically communicate with the UI view manager.
Patent GB-2411013-A (GB)
Title: Electronic device and methods of interrupting a processor
Inventor: LENOIR ARNAUD
IPC: G06F13/42
Filed: 2004-02-10
Abstract: A method of reading data from a peripheral device (126) via a 1-Wire interface (128) using a GPIO pin (202) connected to an interrupt pin (204) on a signal processor (108) comprises initialising the GPIO pin (202) as an input and initiating an interrupt timer in response to identifying an interrupt event. The method further comprises monitoring the timer to identify a start-bit rime (404); and reading data (402) from the 1-Wire interface (128) once the start-bit time (404) has been reached. A method of writing data on such a 1-wire interface and an electronic device comprising the 1-wire interface are also described. In this manner, by provision of a GPIO pin coupled to an interrupt pin (say an FIQ power fail interrupt pin), a 1-wire interface can be used in both a read and write mode of operation by linking the timer to the interrupt mechanism and controlling polarity levels on the 1-wire interface.
Patent GB-2394998-A (GB)
Title: Vessel immobiliser projectile
Inventor: KILVERT ANTHONY DAVID
IPC: F42B12/66
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A ship (1) is provided with a compressed gas launcher (3) equipped with a projectile (4), from which a boom arrangement (5) deploys. Figure (1) shows one set of booms deployed and another projectile ready for launching if necessary. The deployed set has three individual booms (6) in a star format, with fouling wires (7) extending along the booms. The individual booms extend from a hub (8). An equilateral triangle set of stays (9) is provided to extend between adjacent pairs of booms, to which they are attached via swivels (10) attached to close to the distal ends of the booms. The proximal ends (17) of the boom rolls are brought together at the hub (8), which a four way connector (20), having union nuts (21). Theses clamp the main, inner, polyethylene, lay-flat tubes (22) of the booms to three of the ways (23) of the connector which are equi-angularly spaced. Stiffening strips (24) of plastics strapping material meet above the hub and are welded (25) to each other. The strips (24) are held to the inner tubes, by thinner, outer tubes (26).
Patent GB-2411592-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent liner for a child's pants
Inventor: NOBLE TRACY
IPC: A61F13/47
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: An absorbent liner which fits inside a child's pants during potty training. The liner follows on from nappies and gives protection against accidents. The liner is less bulky than pull-up pants. The liner may have a raised edging and may be fixed to the pants with an adhesive strip and tabs. May provide comfort and protection for small children.
Patent GB-2412566-A (GB)
Title: Boot including replaceable patches
Inventor: COLESNIC MIRCEA
IPC: A43B5/02
Filed: 2004-04-01
Abstract: A boot consisting of an inner 'skin' with add-on replaceable patches 3 (panels or strips) of various designs, composition and materials as an outer skin. The inner "skin" has Velco(RTM) on its surface to attach the patches etc. thereto.
Patent GB-2413455-A (GB)
Title: Recognising location move of voip phones and ip devices
Inventor: ANZAROUTH RALPH
IPC: H04M7/00
Filed: 2004-04-19
Abstract: A method is provided for tracking the physical location of IP phones and IP devices in a network. According to the invention, the IP phone or IP device detects its own current location and then informs the PBX controller or the location database to which it is connected. The capability is integrated in every IP phone and IP device. The PBX or location database then takes appropriate action, such as updating the ALI mapping for the phone or location information for the IP device.