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Patent GB-2365174-A (GB)
Title: A reminder and actioning system
Inventor: GEARY STUART L
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-01-03
Abstract: A reminder and actioning system 2 responds to approaching due dates by sending e-mails to the clients 1 to which they relate. The e-mails contains links of some form so that the client can be taken easily to an instruction giving web page. The web page lists the approaching due dates and allows the client 1 to instruct the operator to perform the actions due on the listed dates. The due dates may be for payment of patent, design or trade mark renewal fees. The system is arranged to allow credit card payment.
Patent GB-2360846-A (GB)
Title: Use of a fluorogenic or chromogenic peroxidase enzyme substrate to detect phosphate
Inventor: ZHOU MINGJIE
IPC: C12Q1/26
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: A method for the determination of inorganic phosphate which comprises the use of coupled enzyme reactions to generate hydrogen peroxide which analyte is then detected with fluorogenic or chromogenic peroxidase enzyme substrates. The method involves selecting a phosphorylase enzyme and oxidase enzyme in combination so that, in the presence of inorganic phosphate, the two enzymes produce hydrogen peroxide. Example combinations are: maltose phosphorylase/glucose oxidase, trehalose phosphorylase/glucose oxidase, purine nucleoside phosphorylase/xanthine oxidase. Generation of hydrogen peroxide is detected using derivatives of dihydroxanthenes or phenoxazines e.g. dihydrofluoresceins (=fluorescins), dihydrorhodamines and 10-acetyl-3,7-dihydroxyphenoxazine (= Amplex Red), dihydroresorufin that are colourless or nonfluorescent until oxidised by the peroxidase enzyme. Other analytes may be detected using this method e.g. ATPase, alkaline phosphatase, maltose, protein phosphatases, apyrase, adenylyl cyclase, prenyl transferase, pyrophosphatase, and 5'-nucleotidase.
Patent GB-2373889-A (GB)
Title: Address translation with partial physical addresses
Inventor: TOPHAM NIGEL PETER
IPC: G06F12/1027
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A processor generates virtual addresses for conversion into physical addresses for accessing physical memory, the physical memory comprising a first memory portion (101) and a second memory portion. When a virtual address is generated, part of that virtual address is converted into a partial physical address and a memory location in the first memory portion (101) is accessed using the partial physical address. In parallel with the memory access, a check may be carried out to determine whether the partial physical address is correct. The address converter may use a lookup table, an entry in the table comprising part of the frame number of a virtual address and part of the frame number of the physical address.
Patent GB-2375070-A (GB)
Title: Connector for handles
Inventor: YOUNG RONALD ALEXANDER
IPC: B25G3/10
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A connector comprises first and second engagable components 10,12 for mounting on an implement 11 and a handle and/or shaft (not shown), respectively. The first component 10 has a boss 13 formed with an internal socket 14 and an outer peripheral surface 10<U>a</U> surrounding the socket 14, and the second component 12 comprises an insert member 18, a sleeve member 19 which is independent of the insert member 18, and means for interengaging the insert and sleeve members 18,19 when the insert member 18 is received in the sleeve member 19. The insert member 18 has an insert portion 20 engagable within an opening in the end of the handle and/or shaft and a spigot portion 21 adapted to fit within the internal socket 14 of the boss 13. The sleeve member 19 has a first portion 22 engagable with the external surface of the end of the handle and/or shaft, and a second portion 23 engagable with the outer peripheral surface 10<U>a</U> of the first component 10.
Patent GB-2375747-A (GB)
Title: Propeller guard
Inventor: COSTELLO PADRAIC
IPC: B63H20/34
Filed: 2001-05-25
Abstract: A propeller guard comprises an outer annular ring element 1 and a plurality of protective elements 6, 7, 12 and 13 extending radially inward from said outer ring element where during use the guard is mounted on the shaft of an outboard motor such that the protective elements are positioned forward of the propeller. The guard can be formed from a single sheet of metal or cast as a single piece. The guard may be fixed to the outboard motor by clamping a base part 9 and 10 of the guard to the skeg of the outboard shaft and bolting a top part (14, Fig 1) to the cavitation plate of the outboard shaft.
Patent GB-2370889-A (GB)
Title: Electronic payment system using accounting function in a mobile communication network
Inventor: TOMOIKE HIROYUKI
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-08-08
Abstract: A method readily realizes electronic payment service at low cost with a high level of convenience and security for a consumer. A personal information input terminal notifies a purchase price, a MSN (Mobile Subscriber Number) of a MS (Mobile Station), and personal information for identifying a purchaser through a public mobile communication network to request payment processing. A payment center device compares the information from the personal information input terminal with personal information stored in the device to determine whether the purchaser is qualified for electronic payment. If the purchaser is qualified for electronic payment, the payment center device notifies the MS of the purchase price with the MSN to request the purchaser to verify the purchase price. Upon notification from the MS that the purchase price is verified, the payment center device notifies an HLR (Home Location Register) of the purchase price over the public mobile communication network so as to request update of accounting information in order to collect the purchase price together with the charge for the MS. After the request for update of accounting information, the payment center device notifies a store that the electronic payment is completed.
Patent GB-2373179-A (GB)
Title: Cushion
Inventor: LLOYD GEOFFREY
IPC: A47C7/42
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: An inflatable cushion arranged to be positioned between the back of a seated user and an opposed support surface (8) such that a transverse portion (2) of the cushion extends across the user's lumber spine between two side portions (4) of the cushion which extend downwards towards the squab of the chair. The cushion may be attached to the chair of the user. The transverse portion 2 and each of the side portions 4 comprise respective inflatable chambers between which air may flow at a controlled rate. The cushion provides support to a user's lower back for alleviating backache and for improving posture.
Patent GB-2383199-A (GB)
Title: Transmission line structures
Inventor: POWELL ROYSTON
IPC: H01P1/26
Filed: 2001-12-11
Abstract: A composite waveguide termination structure including two different waveguide conductor geometries on a common substrate; each waveguide geometry including a ground conductor on the same surface of the substrate. According to a second embodiment, a first microstrip transmission line section includes a substrate between an electrode and a ground conductor, a second co-planar transmission line section with a substrate that is an extension of the substrate of the first section, a conductor on the opposite surface to a ground conductor on the same surface of the substrate as the ground conductor of the first conductor of the first section, electrically connected therewith. According to a third embodiment, a microstrip transmission line is arranged to feed into a co-planar transmission line structure having the same substrate as that of the micros trip transmission line in such a manner that the ground conductors of both lines are connected directly to a packaging base for the lines.
Patent GB-2384191-A (GB)
Title: A protecting cover for the teat of a baby's dummy or bottle
Inventor: HUANG TE-TA
IPC: A61J17/00
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: A protecting cover 2 for the teat 32 of a baby's dummy 3 or feeding device, comprises a collapsible tube 23 of sufficient length to accommodate a projecting teat 32, means 21 at one end of the tube for connection to the dummy 3 and a lip guard 24 at the other end of the tube 23. A dust-proof protective cover 2 used for an appeasing nipple for providing a lip stopper 31 at the middle section of the appeasing nipple, comprises a tubular cover 24, 23 integrally made by a soft rubber or plastics or the combination of the two, the tubular cover having a base portion 21 of similar size and shape to the lip stopper 31, a rear end surface of the base portion 21 having a folding portion 211 and a rear opening 22. The connecting means 21 on the collapsible tube 23 may be integrally formed with the dummy 3 or feeding device.
Patent GB-2371031-A (GB)
Title: Information supply dependent on driver cognitive load
Inventor: FECHER DANA B
IPC: B60K35/00
Filed: 2002-02-01
Abstract: The cognitive load on a vehicle driver is estimated by combining information such as the sensed driving conditions with historical data. When the cognitive load increases there may be a corresponding decrease in the amount of information supplied to the driver so that the driver can concentrate without unnecessary distractions. This potentially improves safety when encountering difficult driving conditions. The information and conditions which may be taken into account when establishing the cognitive load include weather, traction, road complexity, accident history and the presence of other vehicles. The information which is selected for audible or visual display may include vehicle performance, engine conditions, usage data, GPS position information, audio system information and warning information.
Patent GB-2368524-A (GB)
Title: Use of 2-amino-4-(4-fluoronaphth-1-yl)-6-isopropylpyrimidine in the treatment of gi disorders
Inventor: BAXTER GORDON SMITH
IPC: A61P1/04
Filed: 2000-07-28
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of 2-amino-4-(4-fluoronaphth-1-yl)-6-isopropylpyrinxidine, and salts or N-oxides thereof, in the treatment of disorders of the gastro-intestinal tract, in particular for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Patent GB-2373243-A (GB)
Title: Inp single crystal substrate
Inventor: IWASAKI KOJI
IPC: C30B15/00
Filed: 2001-09-27
Abstract: By using an Inp single crystal substrate of the present invention in which the oxygen atom concentration is within the range of 1 x 10<SP>17</SP> to 1 x 10<SP>18</SP> atoms/cm<SP>3</SP> for vapor phase epitaxial growth such as the MOCVD method, the occurence of protusions referred to as hillocks on the surface of the epitaxial layer formed on the substrate can be reduced, thereby allowing the providing of an Inp single crystal substrate able to accommodate reduced thickness, multi-layering and enhanced function of the epitaxial layer.
Patent GB-2382121-A (GB)
Title: Poppet valve for safety cushion
Inventor: TAYLOR S A W
IPC: F16K31/72
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: The valve comprises valve body 1 having valve chamber 7, inlet port 2 for communication with a high pressure source (compressed air cylinder 6) and outlet port 3 sealed from the chamber by a poppet 10 closing bore 9 leaving the chamber. The poppet is urged into sealing by spring 20 and by gas pressure and has a flange 11 for engaging a shoulder 8 at a chamber diameter reduction into the bore and a groove with an undercut wall containing an O-ring 12 to provide sealing. The poppet is unseated by and actuator rod 24 of explosive actuator 25 threaded 22 and sealed 24 to the body impacting against valve stem 15. Once the seal is broken it remains so. The outlet 3 supplies airbags in a user worn harness for protecting against fall injuries. A Schraeder valve is mounted to the body for cylinder recharging.
Patent GB-2390022-A (GB)
Title: Hand-held iontophoresis device for application to skin pre-treated with a medicament or cosmetic
Inventor: LOY KIERON
IPC: A61N1/30
Filed: 2002-06-27
Abstract: The hand-held iontophoresis device comprises a body housing part forming a handle and carrying a first electrode 8, and a treatment tip carrying a second electrode 12, the electrodes separated by an insulating gasket 14. The electrodes carry a low DC voltage, preferably from a battery cell 20 between the user's hand that grasps the device and the treatment site on the user's skin. Preferably an indicator lamp 18 is lit when the circuit between the electrodes is completed, and a current limiting resistor 24 may be provided. The tip electrode 12 may be made of stainless steel. The handle electrode 8 (or two part housing 8, 10 as shown in figure 2 ) may be ABS plastic coated with a conductor or the plastic may be impregnated with metal to render its surface conducting.
Patent GB-2380552-A (GB)
Title: An adaptor forming a flow gap for an electrochemical gas sensor
Inventor: KIESELE HERBERT
IPC: G01N33/00
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter (1) for an electrochemical gas sensor (2) with a housing (14) receiving an electrolyte (13), in which are arranged at least one measuring electrode (12) and a membrane (11) screening the measuring electrode (12) from a measuring gas and permeable to the measuring gas. The adapter (1) exhibits a gas-impermeable surface (15) running in parallel with and at a distance from the membrane (11), so that adapter (1) and membrane (11) form a flow gap (10) for the measuring gas delivered by means of a pump. The adapter (1) can be plugged on to the electrochemical sensor (2) at its outer edge (1 a). The measuring gas flows through a central opening (17), propagates radially outwards in the flow gap (10) and leaves it via the annular gap (16). (Fig. 4). This provides an increased measuring sensitivity of an electrochemical gas sensor (2).
Patent GB-2375074-A (GB)
Title: Method of fabricating a lubricant-integrated load/unload ramp for a disc drive
Inventor: FAYEULLE SERGE JACQUES
IPC: C10M105/54
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A method for fabricating a disc drive load/unload ramp incorporates a disc drive compatible lubricant as the mold releasing agent. A mold having a load/unload ramp cavity is sprayed with a predetermined amount of disc drive compatible lubricant so that the finished load/unload ramp exhibits a predetermined thickness of lubricant. Alternatively, a known amount of disc drive compatible lubricant is combined with the load/unload ramp polymer during the melting stage of the molding process to yield a load/unload ramp exhibiting a predetermined thickness of lubricant. In either case, the lubrication of the load/unload ramp is integrated into the fabrication process in order to obtain a one step finished pre-lubricated product.
Patent GB-2381508-A (GB)
Title: A vehicle hood protection device for pedestrian protection
Inventor: PAYE JEROME
IPC: B60R21/38
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: A vehicle hood (bonnet) protection device comprises a hinge assembly (16) and a path, defined by a guide track (24), extending forwards. The hinge assembly includes a hinge arm (26) with a pivot end (26b), rotatably connected to the hood (14), and a slide end (26a) for movement along the path having a forward and rear end. The hinge arm is moveable between a normal operating position and a raised position wherein the slide end is moved from a forward end of the path to the rear end and the pivot end is raised. An actuator (36) disposed on the body structure engages the hinge arm and acts along a line of action generally parallel with the track. Preferably a lock pin (30) and a retaining member (18) may be provided to prevent movement of the slide end and pivot end of the arm respectively in the normal operating position. In the event of an anticipated or actual collision with a pedestrian a control circuit actuates the protection device causing the rear end of the hood to be raised.
Patent GB-2377639-A (GB)
Title: A combination of pinitol and creatine to enhance uptake and retention of creatine
Inventor: DYKSTRA JOHN C
IPC: A61P3/02
Filed: 2001-04-16
Abstract: Muscle performance can be improved and muscle hypertrophy enhanced, through enhanced uptake and retention of creatine resulting in improved ATP resynthesis, by administering an effective synergistic amount of a combination of creatine or an active derivative thereof and pinitol or an active derivative or merabolite thereof.
Patent GB-2390244-A (GB)
Title: Method for estimating the curvature of a road using moving and stationary objects
Inventor: IBRAHIM FAROOG ABDEL-KAREEM
IPC: B60K31/00
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: A method for estimating the curvature in a road 50 is disclosed comprising measuring a range and azimuth angle between the host vehicle 10 and each target vehicle 30 and determining whether the host vehicle 10 or the target vehicles 30 is changing lanes 52,54. The method involves calculating the heading angle   h  of the host vehicle 10 and calculates a corrected azimuth angle by adjusting the measured azimuth angle   a  by the calculated heading angle   h  . A curve is then selected that minimises the mean square error between the selected curve and the measured locations of the target vehicles, and an equation is determined which provides the radius of curvature of the road ahead of the host vehicle 10.
Patent GB-2389577-A (GB)
Title: Fluid treatment apparatus comprising UV lamps and means for cleaning said lamps
Inventor: SNOWBALL MALCOLM ROBERT
IPC: C02F1/72
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A fluid treatment apparatus comprises a plurality of elongate UV lamps 13 mounted in a duct 10 and a cleaning assembly 14 comprising a plurality of cleaning heads 20 which are rotated around respective lamps and are simultaneously driven longitudinally thereof to clean the lamps 13 and the internal surface of the duct 10. The cleaning heads 14 each comprise a plurality of portions 28 of titanium dioxide which are biassed against the surface of the respective lamps 13 and which produce hydroxyls and oxygen free radicals in the presence of water and oxygen. Hydroxyls and oxygen free radicals are highly reactive and will break down the cells and molecules of the accumulated material on the lamps.
Patent GB-2392324-A (GB)
Title: Uninterruptible power supply for a motor driven load
Inventor: HIDAKA YOSHINORI
IPC: H02P29/00
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A motor driven injection moulding machine 30 is supplied with power from either a first power source PSLY (e.g. mains power) or an second power source PSV (e.g. a battery) via switch 21. Comparator 20 compares the voltage supplied by the mains power supply with that supplied by the battery and controls the switch to connect one of the power sources to the load. Additional power may also be supplied to the load at times of increased load or reduced power supply conditions through adding circuit 22. A power generator 12 may be supplied to feed additional power to the accumulator to charge it or maintain power in the case of sustained mains power interruption. Furthermore regenerative power from the motor of the load may be fed back to charge the battery.
Patent GB-2391417-A (GB)
Title: Scanning head drive arrangement
Inventor: HENDRIX STEVEN W
IPC: H04N1/04
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: A drive system for an optical imaging head of a scanner comprises a rack 42, having a toothed surface 54 and a guide surface 56, a pinion which operably engages with the rack and a guide member 46 which contacts the guide surface of the rack. Use of the rack and pinion enables vibration and backlash to be minimised, which is prevalent with commonly used belt and pulley imaging head drive arrangements.
Patent GB-2393936-A (GB)
Title: System and method for color calibration
Inventor: WU YIFENG
IPC: H04N1/60
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A method (100) of detecting color miscalibration in a color output device (12). Accordingly, the method includes providing a calibration mask (20, 28) having a target color and a plurality of windows (32), and outputting a test array (24) that includes a plurality of test samples (26) arranged for viewing through the windows (32) of the calibration mask (20, 28), wherein each test sample (26) has an associated test color. The windows (32) may be at least partially aligned with at least one of the test samples (26), and the target color of the calibration mask (20, 28) may be compared to the test colors of the framed test samples (26).
Patent GB-2406472-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining radio coverage of a cell
Inventor: YANG XINJIE
IPC: H04W36/18
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: A method for estimating cell coverage in a mobile telecommunications network includes the steps of receiving signal quality and position information from the users of the network and using the information to calculate a coverage map. The cell is divided into a regular pattern of (grid) of sub-cells and the position data is given relative to this grid. Update information is also received to update the coverage map. The estimated cell coverage can be used in radio resource allocation methods.
Patent GB-2399148-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with automatic gearbox having a torque feedback mechanism
Inventor: CHEN TING-KUANG
IPC: F16H3/54
Filed: 2003-11-26
Abstract: A power transmission device includes a shifting gear 33 having inner teeth engageable with first and second planet gears 32, 34. A torque feedback mechanism comprises a pushing wheel 22 and a sliding ring 23 each having interengaging inclined faces. The sliding gear 23 is moveable axially against bias of a compression spring 25 and the pushing wheel 22 is rotatable against an action of a torsion spring 21. When load torque is larger than a resistant torque, the sliding ring 23 pushes the shifting gear 33 so that speed reduction is shifted to a low-speed high-torque stage. On the other hand when the load torque is lower than a resisting torque, the sliding ring 23 is held, via a C-shaped clamp 24 and the compression spring 25, in high-speed low-torque stage. Automatic shifting when the load torque increases or reduces improves mechanical efficiency.
Patent GB-2402385-A (GB)
Title: Container system and closure device comprising a sealing device and cap
Inventor: KONRAD FRANZ
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: The invention relates to a cap (10) for a closure device (3) designed to receive a sealing device (11), with at least two coupling parts (18, 19) joined thereto so as to be displaceable, which are spaced apart from one another in the direction of a longitudinal axis (6) and project out from an internal face (17) of a cap casing (16) in a radial direction towards the longitudinal axis (6) forming a locating region (20) between them. An internal clearance dimension (32), in particular an internal diameter (33), of the first coupling part (18) co-operating with the sealing surface (14) is between 5 % and 25 % smaller than an external dimension, in particular an external diameter, of the sealing device (11) to be located in the region of its sealing surface (14) in the non-deformed or unclamped state. The invention further relates to a sealing device (11), a closure device (3) comprising the latter and the cap (10) as well as a container system (1).
Patent GB-2408817-A (GB)
Title: Disk array system
Inventor: OGASAWARA HIROSHI
IPC: G06F13/10
Filed: 2004-06-24
Abstract: A disk array system includes storage devices 300, a storage device control unit 140, a connection unit 150 being connected with the storage device control unit, channel control units 110, a shared memory 120, and a cache memory 120. Each channel control unit includes a first processor for converting file data, received through a local area network outside of the disk array system to which the channel control units belong, into block data and requesting storage of the converted data in the plurality of storage devices and a second processor for transferring the block data to the storage devices through the connection unit and the storage device control unit in response to a request given from the first processor and is connected with the connection unit and the local area network. Control information and software relating to the processors may also be stored on the storage devices for sharing.