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Patent GB-2371696-A (GB)
Title: A differential amplifier comprising a pair of source-coupled complementary transistors
Inventor: ALECHINE EUGUENI SERGEYEVICH
IPC: H03F3/45
Filed: 2001-01-02
Abstract: The invention relates to devices to amplify electric signals and more particularly, to differential amplifiers. The object of the invention is creation of a differential amplifier which is symmetric with regards to the power source the balancing of which does not depend on the parameter difference of amplifying elements. The object is achieved by execution of a differential amplifier under circuit of the series balance, that lets to obtain the symmetry of a differential amplifier with regards to the power source and its balancing does not depend on the parameter difference of amplifying elements.
Patent GB-2368395-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus typically for treating cyto- or histological specimens
Inventor: DORENKAMP CLAUDIA
IPC: G01N1/31
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: Apparatus e.g. for treating cyto- or histological specimens has multiple processing stations 2, a transport device 4 for delivery of the specimens into and out of the stations 2, a loading station 6 for loading with specimens to be treated or carriers 5 carrying the specimens and removal station 7 for their removal. The apparatus is characterised by having a definable number of processing stations which can be allocated in a fixed or variable manner to the loading 6 and/or removal station 7.
Patent GB-2380134-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic light source
Inventor: WHITEHURST COLIN
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2001-09-26
Abstract: A therapeutic light device configured to form a visor (10) further comprising a plurality of light-emitting diodes (18) arranged and configured to direct light onto one or more periocular regions of a user. The device may include an eyeshield disposed to protect one or both the user's eye from the light produced by said light-emitting diodes.
Patent GB-2381081-A (GB)
Title: Optical fibre splice storage enclosure containing different trays
Inventor: FOSS RAYMOND CHARLES
IPC: G02B6/44
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: An optical fibre splice storage enclosure comprises a base 10 having a plurality of cable entry ports 11, a cover 12 for fitting to the base 10 and a stack 13 of trays 14 mounted to an optional support which extends 15 from the base 10. The support has a plurality of locations 17 along its length for receiving either one thick tray 14 having a large number of locations for storing optical fibre splices or two thin trays 14 each having a smaller number of locations for storing optical fibre splices. Two trays may be mounted back-to back. The trays are sealingly contained within the cover 12.
Patent GB-2372179-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring a signal characteristic in communication systems having different multiple access schemes
Inventor: LOSH JASON HAINES
IPC: H04W36/30
Filed: 1998-03-13
Abstract: To enable handoff (216) from a first multiple access communications system to a second multiple access communications system, a subscriber unit in communication with said first multiple access communications system measures (206) a signal characteristic of a signal from the second multiple access communications system to produce a signal characteristic value. To measure the signal characteristic, tuner (142) is configured to receive a signal from the second system, a despreading signal (118) different from that used in data reception (112) is switched to the despreader (102) and the output of the despreader switched to a signal measuring circuit (120).
Patent GB-2374288-A (GB)
Title: External electro-stimulation of muscles to induce shivering for aerobic exercise
Inventor: CROWE LOUIS MICHAEL
IPC: A61N1/36
Filed: 2002-01-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for stimulating a muscle of a subject comprises a signal generator for generating an electrical pulse signal of a frequency and a current amplitude for inducing contractions in the muscle, and electrode 4a-e, apparatus for applying the signal to nerves associated with the muscle to be stimulated or adjacent the muscle, such as leg muscles, of the subject for stimulating the muscle. The frequency and current amplitude of the electrical pulse signal are selected so as to maximize the bulk of the muscle being subjected to the contractions so as to generate a shivering phenomenon therein. The applied pulses may have a frequency of 4Hz to 12Hz, and each pulse may itself comprise a burst of pulses at a frequency above 20Hz (see Fig 2A-C). The induced shivering phenomenon may effect a cardio-vascular training effect, and may be arranged to be used during normal sleep of a subject. Such induced aerobic exercise may be used to treat bed ridden, or disabled patients.
Patent GB-2377742-A (GB)
Title: Fuel tank vent valve with lubricious sealing surface
Inventor: HARRIS ROBERT S
IPC: B60K15/035
Filed: 2002-04-16
Abstract: A fuel tank vent valve comprises a vacuum valve member 32 having a central venting orifice 34 and including outer and inner frustoconical walls 44, 48 connected by a intermediate wall 46. A sealing member 50 made of a lubricious material, eg PTFE, has surfaces 51, 53,55 which are carried on at least a portion of the outer, intermediate and inner walls 44, 46, 48 respectively. Vacuum valve member is urged into sealing engagement with valve seat 22 by a spring 36 that, when a vacuum develops in the tank, allows the vacuum valve member 32 to disengage from the valve seat 22, thereby opening orifice 31 so that fluid may enter the tank to relieve the vacuum. Coaxial with vacuum valve member is a pressure valve member 52 which is bias by spring 56 so as to be in sealing engagement with sealing member 50. When the pressure in the tank is high the pressure valve member moves against the spring 56 and disengages from member 50 thereby allowing fluid to escape through orifice 34.
Patent GB-2377070-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced device alarms in a process control system
Inventor: HAVEKOST ROBERT B
IPC: G05B23/02
Filed: 2002-04-19
Abstract: An alarm display and interface system method for use in a process control system enhances device alarm messages to enable the integrated display device alarms with process alarms. The system and method receives a device alarm message from a field device and the device alarm message has a first set of message fields including a first set of device information. The system and method appends a second set of message fields containing a second set of device information associated with the field device to the device alarm message based on the first set of device information to form an enhanced device alarm message and selects a device alarm table based on the second set of device information within the enhanced device alarm message. The system and method maps the first set of device information within the enhanced device alarm message to the selected device alarm table to identify a set of information fields containing displayable alarm information and displays a portion of the displayable alarm information.
Patent GB-2379787-A (GB)
Title: Spoken interface systems
Inventor: RAYNER EMMANUEL
IPC: G10L15/28
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A system for the speech control of a network of devices, 400, is disclosed in which a device can be added to or removed from the network or updated, the system containing speech recognition components, 600, that are capable of automatic reconfiguration in response to a linguistic server, 180, being informed by the network that a device in the network has been added, removed or updated, the reconfiguration comprising the addition, removal or update of speech recognition information pertinent to the device whose addition, removal or updating has initiated the reconfiguration.
Patent GB-2373329-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic microscope
Inventor: GAN WOON SIONG
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 2000-05-05
Abstract: An acoustic microscope system is disclosed having a pulse generator/receiver 100 having a Marx type avalanche circuit for generating pulses to be transmitted to an acoustic lens (104) and amplifier means 114 for preparing received pulses for analogue to digital conversion 116.
Patent GB-2377698-A (GB)
Title: Adapter, method and system for scanning a roll of transparent media
Inventor: TECU KIRK STEVEN
IPC: H04N1/00
Filed: 2002-06-19
Abstract: A media adapter 200 for use with a scanner 100 to enable a roll of media 210, e.g. photographic film, to be scanned comprises: a media roll mount 230 operable to hold a roll of media; a media gatherer 220 operable to hold an end of the media; an adapter body 200 which houses at least an exposed portion of the media between the media mount and the media gatherer; and a media feed mechanism 270 operable to perform a first feed operation which includes forwarding a predefined length of the media 210A onto the media gatherer, the feed mechanism operable to perform one or more subsequent feed operations to enable scanning of the entire roll of media. Preferably the adapter 200 includes a lamp 240 for illuminating the media and a translucent panel 250 on a bottom surface of the adapter. The exposed portion of media 210A is preferably disposed between the lamp 240 and the panel 250. A communication interface between the adapter 200 and the scanner 100, and a communication interface between the scanner 100 and a computer 10,20,30,40 may be provided. A method of scanning a roll of media is also disclosed. The adapter 200 may form part of a scanning system comprising a scanner and the adapter.
Patent GB-2393726-A (GB)
Title: Ion exchange membranes formed from hydrolysed polymers
Inventor: NEWTON JOHN MICHAEL
IPC: C08F8/12
Filed: 2002-08-21
Abstract: A process for manufacturing ion exchange membranes comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) providing a solution of a precursor polymer having a polymeric backbone and pendant groups selected from -SO2X, -COX and -POX2, wherein X is a halogen; <LI>b) hydrolysing the solution of the precursor polymer to convert at least one of the pendant groups into the salt form, and <LI>c) casting hydrolysed polymer into a membrane. </SL> Preferably, the precurser polymer is a fluorinated carbon polymer. The hydrolysis step typically comprises contacting the polymer solution with an alkalimetal hydroxide. The resulting membrane may be further treated with an acid to convert the polymer to its acid form. The ion exchange membranes may be used in fuel cells.
Patent GB-2379194-A (GB)
Title: Emergency responsive vehicle bumper
Inventor: SOZOU TAKIS
IPC: F16F9/02
Filed: 2002-08-23
Abstract: A vehicle bumper includes a mounting arrangement which comprises at least one extensible element which is operable to move the bumper or fender from a first position to a second position (figures 1 and 2) in response to a signal from a sensor. In its second position the bumper is capable of absorbing impact energy as it is forced back during an impact. The extensible element 4 may comprise a piston 38 and cylinder 10 whereby the piston moves along the cylinder due to the sensor 8 triggering a pyrotechnic means or a source of compressed gas 52. The cylinder may have two gas inlet valves 22, 32 and two gas outlet valves 24, 30 so that the piston may be moved between the first and second positions in both directions under the action of the gas source. The cylinder may also include an energy absorbing spring (70, figure 6). The sensor may be triggered due to the speed of the vehicle, the speed of the vehicle relative to an object, and the distance between the vehicle and said object.
Patent GB-2380193-A (GB)
Title: Crocacin analogue fungicides
Inventor: GODFREY CHRISTOPHER RICHARD AY
IPC: C07C237/22
Filed: 2002-08-29
Abstract: Novel crocacin analogues are disclosed having plant fungicidal activity and having the general formula (I): <EMI ID=2.1 HE=45 WI=104 LX=356 LY=809 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R 1  has a range of defined values; R 2  is C 1-3  alkyl; R 3  is H or methyl; and X is CH or N. Also disclosed are processes for preparing the analogues, intermediate compounds useful for their preparation, fungicidal compositions containing them and methods of using them to combat fungal infections in plants.
Patent GB-2380063-A (GB)
Title: Kettle
Inventor: TILBURY IAN KEITH
IPC: H01H37/54
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: A kettle has a container 1 for water with an electric heating element 2 at the base 3 of the kettle. The element 2 is connected to an electric supply through two pairs of switch contacts 4. A toggle arrangement 5 and rocker arm 6 couples the switches 4. Associated with the rocker arm 6 are two separate activating arms 8 and 9. Each arm 8 and 9 has a separate bi-metallic element 12 and 13 in communication with the interior head-space 14 of container 1 via an aperture 15. The button 10 sets the bi-metallic mechanism 12 for "hot" and the mechanism then trips at a lower temperature. The button 11 sets the bimetallic mechanism 13 for "boil" and the mechanism then trips at the higher temperature corresponding to boiling of the water. A user may select either "boil" or "hot" according to need. Alternatively only one bimetal may be used, with a slidable apertured plate varying the actuation point thereof.
Patent GB-2377181-A (GB)
Title: Bone filler material
Inventor: RICHTER PAUL WILHELM
IPC: A61F2/28
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A bone filler material includes a plurality of particles of bioactive material. A majority of these particles are individually produced particles.
Patent GB-2405778-A (GB)
Title: A wheeled weeding tool
Inventor: UPTON LESLIE THOMAS
IPC: A01B1/16
Filed: 2003-09-13
Abstract: A wheeled weeding device comprises a weeding or clearing tool C mounted on wheels D and fitted with a long handle A. The tool is mounted at the end of the handle and roughly at right angles to it. A strut or support bar B extends from the weeding tool to the handle. In use, the handle is tilted until the weeding tool engages with the ground, the device is then rolled forward and backward removing the weeds.
Patent GB-2407859-A (GB)
Title: Condensing boiler assembly with pressure sensor
Inventor: HODGSON MARTIN
IPC: F24H8/00
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A condensing boiler assembly 10 comprises a boiler body 12 having a flue gas outlet 22, a heat exchanger 14 which is housed in the boiler body 12, a burner 16 for heating the heat exchanger 14, a condensate collector 20 for collecting condensation formed by the heat exchanger 14 and having an outlet which is connectable for fluid-communication to a drain which is external of the boiler body 12, a fan 18 for directing flue gas from the heat exchanger 14 to the flue gas outlet 22, and a pressure sensing device P for sensing the pressure or a change in pressure of the flue gas leaving the heat exchanger 14. The sensing device P, in use, provides an indication of a blockage or partial occlusion of a flow path of the flue gas.
Patent GB-2411829-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable-seat bathing aid
Inventor: BRADBURNE KEITH
IPC: A47K3/12
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: An adjustable-seat bathing aid for use with a bath having a seat, a support structure for supporting the seat where the support structure is mountable relative to the bath, and a lifting means for raising and lowering the seat relative to the support structure with means provided for moving the seat, when raised, between an outboard position outside the bath and an inboard position within the bath.
Patent GB-2412273-A (GB)
Title: Detection of Hidden and Exposed Nodes in Wireless Networks.
Inventor: FANNING NEIL
IPC: H04L12/12
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A method of identifying hidden nodes in a wireless network (101) comprises identifying nodes residing in a wireless subnetwork (121) of a user node and identifying nodes residing in a Medium Access Control (MAC) subnetwork of the user node. Nodes (112) present in the wireless subnetwork but not the MAC subnetwork are designated as hidden nodes. Hidden nodes may also be identified by searching for nodes contactable only via a multi-hop route. Exposed nodes may be identified by establishing that if the medium is in use, and the node being transmitted to is hidden from the user node, transmission from the user node may still be possible.
Patent GB-2402431-A (GB)
Title: Status signal method and apparatus for movable barrier operator and corresponding wireless remote control
Inventor: FITZGIBBON JAMES J
IPC: G08C17/00
Filed: 2004-05-28
Abstract: A movable barrier operator 11 transmits status signals from time to time to reflect its own operational states. A corresponding wireless remote control apparatus 14 receives such status signals and uses the informational content of such status signals to effect a variety of automatic and/or user-facilitated control strategies. In one embodiment, the wireless remote control apparatus can use the status signal to determine a distance (or at least an approximate distance) between the movable barrier operator and the wireless remote control apparatus. Information relating to the detection of obstacles during door operation may also be provided in the signal.
Patent GB-2397995-A (GB)
Title: Spill-proof cup assembly with vented bottom
Inventor: CLARK JOSEPH MARTIN
IPC: B65D47/06
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: There is provided a spill proof cup assembly having a cap (24) with at least one spout outlet (26), a cup (10) with an upper open poriton (22) adapted to securely and sealing receive the cap (24), and a thermoplastic elastomer, or similar elastomeric material, co-molded bottom portion (40) with a vent disposed therein for allowing air to enter the cup as fluid exits through the spout outlet. The result is a one-way flow of air.
Patent GB-2419308-A (GB)
Title: Sieve frame with labyrinth seal
Inventor: GLOVER CHARLES LESLIE
IPC: B07B1/46
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: A sieve frame of the kind generally used in a sifter where a number of such frames are superimposed in a stack, the frame comprising side walls (13) adapted to enclose a loose clothing frame through which the material is sifted, being made from a food-quality plastics material and having male and female interlocking labyrinth seals (20, 21, 22 and 23, 24, 25) at the upper and lower edges to lock the superimposed frames together and to seal against the escape of stock between the frames.
Patent GB-2419401-A (GB)
Title: Polarimetric differential optical fibre sensor
Inventor: HARTOG ARTHUR HAROLD
IPC: G01L11/02
Filed: 2004-10-20
Abstract: An optical fibre differential sensor 20 comprises two sensing fibre portions 22, 24 having equal but opposite birefringent sensitivities to a parameter of interest, and a biassing fibre portion 26 having a fixed birefringence. Application of a first value of the parameter to one of the sensing fibre portions and a second value to the other sensing fibre portion gives an overall birefringence related to the difference in the values, from which a differential value can be calculated upon optical interrogation of the sensor to measure the birefringence. The overall birefringence is offset by the birefringence of the biassing portion which allows the sign of the differential measurement to be determined and a meaningful result to be obtained in the event of a nil differential. The parameter may be pressure. The fibre portions may comprise side-hole fibres or photonic crystal optical fibres.
Patent GB-2410395-A (GB)
Title: Signalling gateway aggregation
Inventor: SCHANTZ JOHN L
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2005-01-12
Abstract: An arrangement for coupling a SCP (400) (Signaling Control Point) to signaling transfer point (STP) nodes (402, 408) of a SS7 network is disclosed. The arrangement includes an aggregated signaling gateway arrangement (304) (ASGA). The ASGA includes at least a first signaling gateway (404) and a second signaling gateway (406). The first signaling gateway (404) is coupled between the SCP (400) and a first STP node (402) of the SS7 network. The second signaling gateway (406) is coupled between the SCP (400) and a second STP node (408) of the SS7 network. The first signaling gateway (404) and the second gateway (406) are associated with a single SS7 point code.
Patent GB-2407504-A (GB)
Title: Optimal volume of intra-vaginal semisolid dosage forms for treating vaginal infections
Inventor: LIN SHUN Y
IPC: A61K9/00
Filed: 2003-08-16
Abstract: This invention relates to compositions and methods for treating vaginal infections whereby the patient administers, intravaginally, a volume of semisolid treatment composition, this volume being not greater than 4.7 milliliters, preferably not greater than 4.4 milliliters and more preferably not great than 4 milliliters.
Patent GB-2424799-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic allocation of random access time slots in a mobile communication system
Inventor: SUN SHAOBO
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2005-04-01
Abstract: A processor (108) for use in a fixed infrastructure (101) of a communication system (100) (eg TETRA) including also a plurality of mobile stations (109, 110) each operable to request on a control channel by a random access procedure access to a shared communication resource (PDCH) of the system, the processor being operable to adjust dynamically, according to a detected demand as measured by a number of collisions occurring in a given period of time, a number of random access opportunities (i.e time slots) available to the mobile stations to make requests for access to the shared resource by the random access procedure.
Patent GB-2413590-A (GB)
Title: Door lock with reversable latch bolt
Inventor: MIDDLETON COLIN STANLEY
IPC: E05B59/00
Filed: 2005-04-25
Abstract: A door lock has means for enabling a latch bolt 22 to be reversed without having to open a casing 1 and without having to remove the casing from a door in which the casing has been fitted. A preferred means for achieving this object comprises a latch bolt lath 34 having a projection 18 which is arranged to extend out of an inner forend 26 through an aperture 27 when an outer forend 29 is removed. The latch bolt head 22 is rotatably mounted on the latch bolt lath 34 and a spring 24 serves to urge the latch bolt head 22 out of the casing 1 by acting on the latch bolt lath 34. Thus, when the outer forend 29 is removed, the latch bolt head 22 is clear of the inner forend 26 and can be turned through 180 { to reverse the latch bolt. The outer forend 29 can then be re fitted by means of screws 28.
Patent GB-2425450-A (GB)
Title: Plant and container support
Inventor: NORMAN JOHN SENIOR
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: An upright support rod 4 is attached to a base 5 on to which a container is lowered, with the support rod passing through a drainage hole in the base of the container. The support rod and its base may be secured to the surface on which it stands via holes in the base part 6 and 7. Once a container has been lowered into position, it may be additionally secured by the use of a securing clip and washer 9 at the base of the container before planting commences.
Patent GB-2423562-A (GB)
Title: Determining pipe leak location and size
Inventor: MCEWAN IAN
IPC: F16L55/10
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A method and system for deriving fluid leak information are described. A plurality of sealing elements are introduced into the pipeline at a location upstream of the leak, and at least some of the sealing elements are drawn towards the leak to cause a sealing event which reduces fluid seepage. A pressure change caused by the sealing event is detected, and associated time data is used to derive information about the leak. In one embodiment, leak location information is derived. In an alternative embodiment, pressure transient information is used to derive leak size information.