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Patent GB-2376549-A (GB)
Title: Network including raster-driven print engine
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F3/12
Filed: 2001-06-04
Abstract: A network (10) has a host (11), a hub (12) and a plurality of network raster-driven print engines (14a, 14b, 14c). The hub (12) includes a functionally integrated raster image processor (20).
Patent GB-2363706-A (GB)
Title: Mounting arrangement for a windscreen wiper
Inventor: MATTHEWS MICHAEL
IPC: B60S1/34
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: The support head part 1 of a windscreen wiper arm, [i.e. the part that is pivoitally attached to the drive shaft mounting head] is in the form of a U-shape in cross section and is characterised in that the two depending side walls 2 have an arm part 3,4 which is turned in and which terminates in an upturned part which forms a surface against which the mounting pin 6 for the biassing spring of the wiper arm, locates. The pin locates against an edge of the upturned part, which can either be a plain edge or can be notched as at 5, to receive at least a part of the pin. The spring has a hooked end which locates around the pin.
Patent GB-2377919-A (GB)
Title: Food dispenser and feeding spoon and heater therefore
Inventor: MAILLING MICHAEL
IPC: B65D77/24
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A combined food dispenser and feeding spoon comprises: a collapsible food container (16) having an opening (20) for dispensing food; a substantially rigid spoon (12) having at least a bowl portion (22); and, a connection means for attachably/detachably connecting the spoon to the container. Food is dispensed through the opening of the container onto the concave surface of the bowl portion by application of pressure to the walls of the container. The container may comprise a substantially rigid neck portion (18) at least partially surrounding the opening a non-return valve for the food or a plunger means for discharging the food and may be refillable. A heater device for warming food in the container may comprise a means for weighing the contents of the food container in a heating chamber, and a processor for determining a heating cycle suitable for heating the food to a pre-determined temperature in accordance with the weight of the food in the container. The heater can be powered by a rechargeable battery and an in-car adapter.
Patent GB-2377929-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion and/or staining inhibitor compositions
Inventor: BRADY ARTHUR ALBERT
IPC: C23F11/14
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: An aluminium corrosion and/or staining inhibitor composition comprising an aqueous-based solvent system, and a salt of formula (I) present up to 33% by weight based on the total weight of the composition:<BR> <BR> <CHE>R<SP>1</SP>-C(O)-N(R<SP>2</SP>)-CH<SB>2</SB>-CO<SB>2</SB><SP>-</SP> .A<SP>Z+</SP> (I)</CHE><BR> <BR> R<SP>1</SP> is a C<SB>8</SB> to C<SB>30</SB> straight or branched chain alkyl group, optionally substituted with one or more alkyl, aryl, alkenyl, or alkoxy ether groups,<BR> R<SP>2</SP> is hydrogen or methyl,<BR> A is a cation of charge z,<BR> and z is 1, 2, 3, or 4.<BR> with the proviso that, when R<SP>1</SP> is oleoyl and Ré is methyl, A is not a cation of a bis(hydroxyethyl)aminomethyl tolutriazole. The compound of salt (I) may be sodium N-oleoyl sarcosinate, N-oleoyl sarcosinate triethanolamine salt, or sodium N-lauroyl sarcosinate. Also claimed is a method of preparing the composition above comprising mixing an acyl amino acid of (I) with an aqueous, alcoholic or glycolic solution of a suitable precursor base for cation A and optionally, diluting with water.
Patent GB-2383769-A (GB)
Title: Method of laser drilling a hole
Inventor: WYBROW MICHAEL NEIL
IPC: B23K26/38
Filed: 2001-10-06
Abstract: A method of producing an angled hole 14 in a workpiece 10 includes the steps of: using a laser beam to produce an initial orifice in the workpiece 10; translating the laser beam away from the initial orifice to a starting point at a periphery of the hole 14 to be produced; and moving the laser beam such that it traces an elliptical path on the surface of the workpiece, thus defining the periphery of the hole 14, whilst maintaining the focus of the laser beam on the workpiece surface. The starting point is located in a region of the edge of the angled hole which meets the surface of the workpiece at an obtuse angle.
Patent GB-2384512-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle door
Inventor: BAUDET MATHILDE
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A door frame structure <B>210</B> for housing and guiding a window glass is defined by two side portions and a base portion which are continuous with each other. An inner membrane <B>220</B> is sealed against the side and base potions to define a wet side and a dry side of the inner membrane <B>220</B>. An outer membrane <B>226</B> may be adhered to the side and base portions to define a wet and dry side of the outer membrane <B>226</B>. The door frame structure <B>210</B> may be further defined by an upper portion continuous with the two side portions and the base portion. The door frame <B>210</B> structure may be assembled with an inner panel and an outer panel to form a door <B>240</B>. The inner membrane <B>220</B> and the inner panel may define an inner dry region <B>246</B> of the door. The outer membrane <B>226</B> and the outer panel may define an outer dry region <B>248</B> of the door. Window glass may be located between the inner <B>220</B> and outer <B>226</B> membrane in a wet region of the door so defined.
Patent GB-2384440-A (GB)
Title: Structure of sole plate of a roller skate
Inventor: YANG LIEN-CHUAN
IPC: A63C17/02
Filed: 2002-01-25
Abstract: In a sole plate structure of a roller skate, a sole plate (10) is integrally formed by injection molding of a plastics material into a flat and elongate shape and is provided on both the front and the rear ends thereof with pairs of downwardly protruding blocks (12, 12<SP>1</SP> and 15, 15<SP>1</SP>). Between each pair of downwardly protruding blocks, a respective vibration absorbing member (20) is located. Two wheel axle covers (30) are provided for the pairs of the front and the rear wheels (31) on the roller skate to envelop the respective vibration absorbing members and protruding blocks and are held in place by respective bolts (40). The vibration absorbing members (20) can completely absorb the vibrations induced when using the roller skate for skating.
Patent GB-2377755-A (GB)
Title: Colour temperature calculation
Inventor: KANG BONG-SOON
IPC: H04N9/73
Filed: 2002-03-08
Abstract: The colour temperature of devices such as a display or a camera may be calculated from CIE XYZ coordinates. An apparatus and method are provided for calculating colour temperature using one dimensional chroma values as follows: A chroma detecting portion detects the chroma from an inputted image and outputs a one dimensional chroma value. An adjacent chroma selecting portion 210 selects adjacent chroma values from the left and right of the detected chroma. The distance between each of the selected chroma and the detected chroma are calculated 230; the colour temperature corresponding to the one dimensional chroma is calculated 250 in accordance with the ratio of the calculated distances. A display portion may display an image having a converted colour temperature.
Patent GB-2382234-A (GB)
Title: Dielectric filter, dielectric duplexer, and communication apparatus using the same
Inventor: TODA JUN
IPC: H01P1/212
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A dielectric filter includes a dielectric block 4 having a plurality of a outer surfaces and a plurality of through holes 2a,2b extending through the dielectric block. Inner conductors are located on respective inner surfaces of the through holes and an outer conductor is located on a plurality of the outer surface of the dielectric block. An input-output electrode 6a,6b is formed on at least one of the outer surfaces of the dielectric block and is faced from the outer conductor by first conductor-less portion 5a,5b. A rectangular second conductor-less portion 7 extends from the first conductor-less portion to generate an attenuation pole at a desired frequency positioned at a higher frequency side of the band pass of a transmission signal.
Patent GB-2388085-A (GB)
Title: Spray wheel protector guard
Inventor: METCALFE MICHAEL JEFFREY
IPC: B05B15/04
Filed: 2002-05-01
Abstract: The guard is designed to fit snug between the wheel rim and wall of the tyre. Each layer of the guard is a different size that is removed to fit a range of wheel sizes. The guard then protects the tyre when fitted from over spray when wheel is re-sprayed.
Patent GB-2373916-A (GB)
Title: Tolerance ring with low consistent installation force profile
Inventor: MISSO NIGEL F
IPC: F16C27/04
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: A tolerance ring (128) which provides a low consistent installation force profile as a rotatable member, such as a disc drive actuator (110), is installed onto a stationary member, such as a post (126) extending along an axis. The tolerance ring (128) has a substantially cylindrical base portion (156) from which a plurality of spaced apart raised portions (154) radially extend. Each of the raised portions (142) has a contact surface (158) with a substantially elliptical cross-sectional shape in a direction parallel to the axis and a pair of transition portions (160) between the contact surface (158) and the base portion (156). Each transition portion (160) further has a continually radiused cross-sectional shape in a direction parallel to the axis so that, for each raised portion (154), a selected one of the elliptical cross-sectional shapes and the pair of radiused cross-sectional shapes is convex with respect to the axis and the remaining one of the elliptical cross-sectional shapes and the pair of radiused cross-sectional shapes is concave with respect to the axis.
Patent GB-2389698-A (GB)
Title: Compact disk with scratch protection
Inventor: AUTY RICHARD
IPC: G11B7/24097
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A scratch resilient compact disk 1 having on its program side raised projections 2, 3 for preventing the program side from contacting a surface onto which the disk 1 is placed program side down. The raised projections 2 are preferably distributed around the outer rim, with further raised portions 3 disposed concentrically towards the centre of the disk. The raised portions 2, 3 are within the unrecorded lead in and lead out areas of the disk.
Patent GB-2385678-A (GB)
Title: Mthod of joining optical components using adhesive
Inventor: TYLER STEPHEN
IPC: G02B6/30
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: A method of joining an optical component 42 to an optic chip 48 to form an optical connection at an optical interface that terminates at an edge 46 of the optic chip 48. The method including the use of a first adhesive 50 at one or more selected locations other than the optical interface to secure the optical component 42 and the optic chip 48 together whilst leaving the optical interface clear of said first adhesive 50. The adhesive 50 may be used to encapsulate an optical material, such as refractive index matching gel 44, at the optical interface. The adhesive 50 may be solder or epoxy adhesive and have a second line 52. The optical interface may also be an air gap where the edges 46, 40 of the optical chip 48 and the optical component 42, which may be a waveguide, are polished. Also disclosed is a shell structure connected to an optic chip by adhesive. Also disclosed is a method of joining an optic fibre block to an optic chip by mounting the optic fibre block on a planar support at an angle to the plane.
Patent GB-2382472-A (GB)
Title: Center electrode assembly, nonreciprocal circuit device, communication device, and method of producing the center electrode assembly
Inventor: YONEDA MASAYUKI
IPC: H05K1/09
Filed: 2002-07-02
Abstract: A center electrode assembly includes a substrate 10 made of ferrite, insulation layers made from insulation paste, and a plurality of center electrodes which intersect the insulation layers at predetermined angles. The center electrodes are formed by coating a photosensitive electroconductive paste material, exposing, and firing. The center electrode assembly may be used in an isolator or circulator.
Patent GB-2375112-A (GB)
Title: Combinatorial protein domains
Inventor: RIECHMANN LUTZ
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2001-02-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a chimaeric folded protein domain comprising two or more sequence segments from parent amino acid sequences that are not homologous, wherein each of said sequence segments: is not designed or selected to consist solely of a single complete protein structural element and is not designed or selected to consist solely of an entire protein domain; and, in isolation, shows no significant folding at the melting temperature of the chimaeric protein; as well as to methods for the selection of such domains; and to a chimaeric folded protein domain comprising two or more sequence segments which share common sequences or sequences from common regions in the protein fold of their parent amino acid sequences, wherein the said common region of the fold is not designed or selected to consist solely of one or more complete protein structural elements, and wherein each of said sequence segments: is not designed or selected to consist solely of an entire protein domain; and wherein, in isolation, each said sequence segment shows no significant folding at the melting temperature of the chimaeric protein; as well as to methods for the selection of such domains.
Patent GB-2393835-A (GB)
Title: Tailgate tracker
Inventor: DURANT MARTIN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G08G1/16
Filed: 2002-08-10
Abstract: A tailgate tracker can be fitted to a vehicle or trailer and comprises of detectors which detect the distance and speed of a vehicle following behind. The tracker incorporates a computer system that calculates a safe following distance based upon the speed of the vehicles and weather conditions. The device also incorporates warning devices that will warn the approaching vehicle that it is following to closely. This may be conveyed in the form of a message in the rear windscreen or by intermittently lighting bulbs in the rear light assemblies of the vehicle. The device may optionally include a camera which records an image of the following vehicle if it remains with the safe driving distance determined by the device.
Patent GB-2391812-A (GB)
Title: Nasopharyngeal tubes
Inventor: POORMAND GHASSEM
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A nasopharyngeal tube (1) for inserting via a nostril (30a,30b, Figs 5 and 6) into a patient's nasopharyngeal airway, the tube (1) having at its proximal end (12) an eccentric flange (2), e.g. an annular ring (21) with a tab (22) projecting from one side, to prevent over-insertion or sucking-in of the tube into the airway and enable easy gripping of the tube during suctioning or withdrawal, the flange (2) being rotatable around the tube length axis relative to the main run of the tube (13) such that it can be positioned where it does not block the free nostril (30a,30b), and is in the most convenient and comfortable position for the patient's nose (N), when the tube (1) is inserted into the airway via either of the patient's nostrils (30a,30b).
Patent GB-2381130-A (GB)
Title: A multi-layer inductor formed in a semiconductor
Inventor: CHAUDHRY SAMIR
IPC: H01L21/288
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: An integrated circuit structure or a method of making the same comprises a semiconductor substrate above which is formed two conductive layers 34, 110 which are interconnected using conductive vias 65 - 68 to form a helical inductor structure. The conductive layers and vias may be formed as copper runners or strips using a single or dual damascene process and/or other conventional semiconductor processes. Each end of each of the upper runners 108 may be arranged to overlie and connect with respective opposite ends of two lower runners 34 by means of interconnecting via stacks 120, 122 (65-68). The inductor structure may span a number of conductive layers which are not connected to the inductor. This inductor formation may be compatible with the processing involved in forming a CMOS device. It may also provide a compact thin-film multi-layer high Q inductor which is part of a multi-module device constructed on a common substrate.
Patent GB-2376691-A (GB)
Title: Organic electroluminescent element material and organic electroluminescent element
Inventor: TAKEDA TORU
IPC: C09K11/06
Filed: 2001-05-31
Abstract: A luminescent material compound which is soluble in solvents and has a low molecular weight; and an organic electroluminescent element (EL element) having an electroluminescent layer containing the luminescent material. The EL element contains an EL material represented by the formula (1) between electrodes at least one of which is transparent, wherein Ar<SP>1</SP> represents a group represented by the formula (2) and Ar<SP>2</SP> represents a group represented by the formula (3) or (4), provided that when Ar<SP>2</SP> is a group represented by the following formula (3), then Ar<SP>1</SP> and Ar<SP>2</SP> may be fused to form a ten-membered ring; R<SB>1</SB> to R<SB>4</SB> and R<SB>5</SB> each represents hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, etc.; Z represents a di- or trivalent metal such as zinc, aluminum, copper, beryllium, ruthenium, cobalt, rhodium, iridium, or platinum; and n is 2 or 3.
Patent GB-2393781-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion prediction based on the detection of temperature and fluids by fibre optics
Inventor: MATTHEWS STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: G01D5/353
Filed: 2002-10-01
Abstract: The apparatus predicts the risk of corrosion of metal structures (10, e.g. a gas pipe). It comprises a temperature detector (11), and a fluid or moisture detector in the form of liquid absorbing material (13) wrapping a fibre optic detector (12), and a processor (30) to predict the corrosion risk based on the information received from these detectors. The processor (30) may use prior knowledge of the corrodible material for such task. The metal structure may be surrounded by insulations, in this case, the temperature and fluid detectors may be arranged between the insulations and the metal structure. The detectors may include an optical fibre provided along the outside surface or arranged spirally around the outside surface of the structure.
Patent GB-2379516-A (GB)
Title: A display device for mobile telecommunications apparatus
Inventor: COATES NICHOLAS RICHARD
IPC: G02B27/02
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A display device (2) for mobile telecommunications apparatus, which display device comprises: i) a display panel (4); ii) pancake optical means (6) for producing: a) a collimated image to an eye (8) of a viewer so that the image is able to be seen normally from distances as close as it is physically possible to get the eye (8) of the viewer to the display panel (4); and b) an un-collimated image which is equivalent to viewing the display panel (4) directly; iii) polarising filter means (10) for suppressing the un-collimated image; and iv) rotator means (14) for rotating at least part of the filter means (10) through 90{ in order to allow the un-collimated image to be used, whereby the display device (2) is such that the user can select an un-collimated viewing mode if the image is of a simple content, and a viewer can select a collimated viewing mode if the image is of a detailed content.
Patent GB-2382191-A (GB)
Title: Prepaid interactive online income tax preparation method
Inventor: HAZAN SYD
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: PCT Application published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2402113-A (GB)
Title: Skateboard with drive mode control
Inventor: LIN SHEN-KENG
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A skateboard comprises a drive unit 40, two selectively driven intermediate rollers 33,34, a front roller 31 of the same diameter and a rear roller 32 which is the smallest diameter roller. A control unit 60 is operable in selected modes. In a first mode, both intermediate rollers 33,34 are driven. In a second mode the drive unit 40 is deactivated. Each of a third and fourth mode corresponds to the driving of only one of the intermediate rollers 33,34 for turning left or right respectively. When turning, the skateboard is tilted by the rider so that the rear roller 32, which may pivot about a vertical axis, and only the one of the intermediate rollers 33,34 are in ground contact. Mode changing is enabled using three foot operable switches 61,62,63. The drive unit 40 may comprise two motors 41,42. Power from each motor 41,42 is transmitted via a shaft 411,421 and coaxial gear 51,52 to a driven gear 53,54 which is fixed to one of the intermediate rollers 33,34.
Patent GB-2403812-A (GB)
Title: Electrically controllable colour filter
Inventor: STAINES JUSTIN NOEL
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2003-07-09
Abstract: This electrically controllable tunable colour filter comprises a polarizer (6) and quartz plate (8). The angle of the polarization plane is rotated depending on the wavelength of the light. The desired portion of the spectrum can then be selected by matching the rotational angle of the polarization plane of the LCD shutter (10) with that of the desired wavelength created when passing through a uniaxial crystal (such as quartz) plate (8), or a high index refractive glass with an inductive coil (11). The desired portion of the spectrum then passes onto the CMOS or CCD image sensor (4). This process is repeated three times with a different voltage applied to (10) to capture each of the R, G and B parts of the image. These can then be combined to give a 100% spatial image with no degradation in display quality. The quartz plate can be replaced by a Faraday rotator. The inductive coil of the Faraday device is linked to the control voltage of the liquid crystal device.
Patent GB-2396374-A (GB)
Title: Method for the removal and recovery of oily components from drill cuttings with a solvent
Inventor: MASSETTI FELICIA
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A method for the removal and recovery of oily components from drill cuttings comprises treating the drill cuttings with a compressed solvent in a liquid state for example CO2, (carbon dioxide) in an extractor 3. The mixture of drilling cuttings and solvent form two components; a liquid phase (i.e. a solution of solvent with oily fractions); and a solid phase (cuttings). The solution leaves the extractor whereby it is expanded and heated with a lamination valve 4 and a heat exchanger 5 respectively to become a solvent vapour with liquid oil. The oil is then separated from the solvent vapour via a cyclone separator 6. The solvent is then collected to be reprocessed and recycled by a condenser 8, and stored in an accumulation tank 1 to be used again.
Patent GB-2402062-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis or treatment of osteoporosis
Inventor: WANG HSIANG
IPC: A61K36/234
Filed: 2004-03-26
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for the prophylaxis and treatment of osteoporosis is provided. The composition is extracted from a mixture including Semen cuscutae, or Fructus cnidii and Semen cuscutae, and then purified to obtain a large amount of active ingredients, such as coumarins and flavanoinds. The pharmaceutical composition made from Semen cuscutae only is also effective. The aforesaid pharmaceutical composition can also be used with calcium and/or vitamin D3.
Patent GB-2414372-A (GB)
Title: Kernel cracking assembly
Inventor: VAN VOOREN SANDOR W
IPC: A01D43/08
Filed: 2004-05-27
Abstract: A kernel cracking assembly comprises two frames 12, 14 each supporting a respective one of two rollers 18, 20 between which kernels are crushed. A hydraulically operated actuator 24 acts to move the frame 12 relative to frame 14 to set the separation of the rollers. A position sensor 46 coupled to the actuator 24 forms part of a closed-loop feedback circuit which serves to maintain a predetermined separation of the rollers.