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Patent GB-2350072-A (GB)
Title: Ion exchange system using u tube principle
Inventor: DARMAWAN ARIANTO
IPC: B01J47/02
Filed: 1998-07-07
Abstract: This invention is a liquid separation system using ion exchange resin, adsorbent resin and catalytic resin based on U-tube principle. It is shown that relatively low fluid velocity is sufficient to maintain the resin bed in compacted state during the operation as well as during the regeneration processes so that high quality product, low regenerant comsumption, and convenient operation are obtained.
Patent GB-2365342-A (GB)
Title: Self-inflating medical apparatus
Inventor: WATTS CHRISTOPHER LEONARD
IPC: A61F2/958
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: A medical device is described having a self-inflating characteristic. The device is illustrated in the form of a Foley catheter for draining urine from the body. The catheter comprises a tube 10 having a main drainage lumen 12, and an inflatable cuff 20 communicating with an inflation lumen 18. A self-inflation unit 42 is coupled to the proximal end of the inflation lumen 18 for forcing liquid into the cuff 20. The inflation unit 42 consists of an inner balloon 44 for containing the liquid, and an outer resilient member 46 within which the inner balloon 44 is received, for pressing on the inner balloon 44 to pump the liquid out of the inner balloon when a frangible seal 54 is broken. The inner balloon 44 is not substantially stretched when filled with liquid, so that there is very little risk of leakage through the wall material. The outer member 46 is stretched resiliently when the inner balloon 44 is filled, to provide the pumping force.
Patent GB-2367486-A (GB)
Title: Broom with two usable surfaces
Inventor: HOWELLS MICHAEL
IPC: A46B9/02
Filed: 2000-10-04
Abstract: A broom comprises a dual purpose head of 'v' shaped appearance with rounded top and ends shaped or moulded from lightweight wood or plastic with a stale mounted in the centre, soft bristles protruding from one side of the head and hard bristles protruding from an opposite side which allows one set of bristles to clear the ground during use. Rotation of the head through 180 degrees allows opposing bristles to face the ground when required. Preferably the ends of the head are rounded through both axis which allows the bristles to protrude at a greater angle to assist corner sweeping. Preferably the broom functions as both a hard and soft bristle broom combined in one compact head. The bristles may be of hard nylon or soft coconut hair.
Patent GB-2353633-A (GB)
Title: Display device
Inventor: BEETESON JOHN
IPC: H01J29/68
Filed: 1996-06-13
Abstract: Display device comprising a cathode 20, a permanent magnet 60, a two dimensional array of rows and columns of channels 70 extending between opposite poles of the magnet for receiving electrons from the cathode. A screen 90 has a plurality of phosphor pixels 80 each corresponding to a different channel where the pixels may be made up of a plurality of sub-pixels. Grid electrode 40 is disposed between the cathode and the magnet whilst anode means 50 is disposed between the screen and the magnet. Anode means 50 may comprise a plurality of pairs of anodes extending parallel to the columns of channels and each pair having first and second anodes extending along opposite sides of the corresponding column of channels. A focus electrode 120 is disposed between the screen and the anode means and may comprise a plane electrical conductor having slots aligned with a different column of channels. Control signals are supplied to the grid electrode to selectively control the flow of electrons from the cathode through each channel to the corresponding pixel. An anode drive circuit supplies anode drive signals to the anode means for accelerating electrons through the channels. The anode drive signals may comprise deflection signals to sequentially deflect electrons emerging from each channel towards different sub-pixels of the corresponding pixel. A focus drive circuit supplies a signal to the focus electrode to focus the electrons emerging from the channels onto the screen. The focus electrode may be driven with a parabolic waveform. The beams of electrons travelling from the cathode means to the screen may be rotated by varying the signal supplied to the focus electrode.
Patent GB-2357108-A (GB)
Title: Reinforcement of Tunnel or Bridge.
Inventor: JAMES PETER
IPC: E01D22/00
Filed: 2000-12-07
Abstract: The lining 1 of a tunnel or bridge arch is reinforced by first cutting a groove 6,9 into the surface of the lining. The groove is of a 'T'-section with the narrow part 6 of the groove adjacent to the surface and the broader part 9 further inside the structure. Reinforcing rods 11 encased in a fabric sleeve 12 are introduced into the groove and grout 13 injected into the fabric tube 12. The grout seeps through the porous fabric tube 12 and bonds to the sides of the groove 6,9. The grooves 6,9 may be cut at different angles and depths in order to interlace the reinforcing bands. Further anchorage may be obtained by drilling through the lining and anchoring further reinforced grout-filled tubes (17, fig 5) radially into the natural ground (15, fig 5) surrounding the tunnel. Alternatively, conventional expansion bolts may be used.
Patent GB-2369963-A (GB)
Title: Battery saving in a radio communication unit
Inventor: HARRIS STEPHEN DAVID
IPC: H04B1/16
Filed: 2000-12-11
Abstract: A personal mobile radio is periodically turned on to check channel activity, and an access code such as may be present in a Continuous Tone Controlled Squelch System signal. If channel activity is detected and the access code is incorrect then the personal mobile radio is put into power saving mode for an extended time period (tmax). The extended period is shortened in each cycle until it reaches its minimum predefined value (tmin). The mobile apparatus (2, fig.3) comprises a transceiver/receiver module (20) equipped with an antenna (22), a battery (24), a data analysing module (26) and a power switch (28). The data analysing module (26) is connected to transceiver/receiver module (20) via a first signal connection (36), to the battery (24) via power connection (34), and to the power switch (28) via a second signal connection (38). The power switch (28) interconnects the battery (24) and the transceiver/receiver module (20) by means of power connections (30 and 32).
Patent GB-2360464-A (GB)
Title: Sole configuration for golf club head
Inventor: HELMSTETTER RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 1998-10-27
Abstract: A golf club head with a generally downwardly convex sole plate 12 includes recesses 30, 34 in respective toe and heel sections 16, 18, each recess being profiled to have a downwardly convex projection from the base of the recess in order to lower the centre of gravity of the head. The convex projections do not protrude beyond the general surface of the sole.
Patent GB-2368964-A (GB)
Title: A stand for supporting musical instruments with an extended neck
Inventor: BELL JOHN
IPC: G10G5/00
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A self-supporting stand 100 for supporting a musical instrument 200 such as a guitar or a cello with an extending neck, in an upright position. The stand has at least the top part 20 adjacent to the neck of the instrument which is wider and higher than the neck of the instrument 210 to protect the instrument from impacts from above, the side or the rear.
Patent GB-2372868-A (GB)
Title: A display
Inventor: KLEIN SUSANNE
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2001-03-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to display, in particular to a liquid crystal display illuminated by ambient light. The display has a display area 12, and a light guide system (see fig 5) for providing light to the display area, the light guide system comprising: a planar light guiding layer having a light emitting surface and a plurality of side faces disposed around the light emitting surface; a plurality of light pipes 14, each light pipe having a collector end 18 for collecting ambient light and an output end 16, the output ends being arranged along the side faces of the light guiding layer so as to introduce the collected light into the guiding medium. The output ends of the light pipes are distributed evenly along each side face of the light guiding layer so as to provide homogeneous illumination to the display area.
Patent GB-2364610-A (GB)
Title: Triggering an event dependent upon scanning beam position
Inventor: ENGELHARDT JOHANN
IPC: G02B26/10
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A method of scanning an object with a light beam 2 from a light source 3, preferably in confocal microscopy, comprises deflecting the beam by a beam deflection device 4 and controlling the scanning operation of the beam by a control device 5. A control signal 11 may be delivered to trigger an event which may be an external influence to affect the object or a measurement operation. The timing of the control signal is dependent upon the position of the scanning beam relative to at least one definable scan position. Therefore, when the scanning beam reaches a position that may be before, at or after the definable scan position, the control signal is delivered to influence the object or commence a measurement operation.
Patent GB-2364701-A (GB)
Title: Developing a biocidal property in a cooling liquid
Inventor: NERRETER ULRICH
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: A method for ensuring that the cooling liquid in a liquid cooling circuit has a biocidal property comprises the following features:<BR> ```the liquid cooling circuit comprises at least one device or component with a metal oxide surface that is in contact with the cooling liquid;<BR> ```a substance is added to the cooling liquid which at least for a period of time gives rise to an acidic pH-value of the cooling liquid; and<BR> ```as a result of the acidic pH-value of the cooling liquid, metal ions are released from the metal oxide thereby giving the cooling liquid the biocidal property.
Patent GB-2362431-A (GB)
Title: Preliminary injection valve for controlling the fuel supply to a fuel-injection valve
Inventor: WENGERT ANDREAS
IPC: F02M45/04
Filed: 2001-05-09
Abstract: The preliminary injection valve 1 has a valve body 3, in which there is formed a supply duct 5 which can be filled with highly pressurized fuel by way of a high pressure pump 44. Formed in the valve body 3 is a discharge duct 7 which issues in a lateral manner into the supply duct 5 and is connected to a fuel-injection valve (50, fig. 1) via a high pressure line (48, fig. 1). A preliminary injection valve member 12 is guided in a sealing manner in the supply duct 5 and is moved against a closing force by virtue of the fuel pressure in the supply duct 5. Upon completion of a preliminary injection stroke h<SB>v</SB> the preliminary injection valve member 12 moves into position against a secondary valve member 9 which is likewise guided in supply duct 5. The movement of the preliminary injection valve member 12 serves to deliver a preliminary injection quantity into the discharge duct 7 and supply it to the fuel-injection valve. When a main injection pressure is achieved in the supply duct 5, the secondary valve member 9 is moved by virtue of the fuel pressure until, upon completion of an opening stroke h<SB>o</SB>, the secondary valve member 9 opens the connection between the supply duct 5 and the discharge duct 7 and fuel is able to flow to the fuel-injection valve (50).
Patent GB-2359135-A (GB)
Title: Processing well log data
Inventor: SMITS ANTHONY
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 1998-11-20
Abstract: Method of processing data obtained from an interval of a borehole using an array tool, such as a sonic logging tool, to make a series of measurements in the interval, the method comprising: (i) determining from data, a set of parameters, such as transit time differences or formation slowness, relating to the formation for each pair of receivers in the array for each measurement in the series; (ii) removing any parameters which fall outside predetermined limits based on the known physical properties of the borehole; (iii) comparing pairs of parameters relating to measurements at the same location in the interval; and (iv) statistical processing of the comparisons to determine an acceptable value for the parameter at each location in the interval.
Patent GB-2376320-A (GB)
Title: An electronic interface device having a mechanical connector and circuits for receiving, transmitting, decoding and mapping the I/O signals
Inventor: LOH WENG WAH
IPC: H02H3/05
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: An electronic interface device (18) is described for interfacing between a first electronic device (A) having a mechanical module connector (14) and a second electronic device (B). The electronic interface device (18) includes a receiver/transmitter (20) for receiving signals from and transmitting signals to the second electronic device (B), a decoder circuit (22) for decoding/coding and mapping the input/output signals and a connector (24) for connecting to the mechanical module connector (14) of the first electronic device (A). Preferably the electronic interface device comprises a field programmable gate array (FPGA) 22, 24 and includes a conversion circuit 32 to communicate wirelessly (e.g. by Infra-red) with the second electronic device B. Also disclosed is that the electronic interface device can be received in a slot 12 (e.g. a PC drive bay) intended for a floppy disk drive, CD drive or the like. Communication between a personal digital assistant (PDA) and a notebook computer is discussed.
Patent GB-2379781-A (GB)
Title: Optical display
Inventor: EDGAR DAVID ALAN
IPC: H04N5/445
Filed: 2001-09-15
Abstract: One or more "active icons" 2 are displayed in addition to one or more visual software controls 3. These "active icons" are then decoded by an Optical Data Receiver, located in close proximity to the "active icons". Having decoded the data, the Receiver then manually, automatically, or by interactive means from any remote computer, controls any hardware device.
Patent GB-2372385-A (GB)
Title: Automatic aperture control circuit for automatic diaphragm lens of CCTV camera
Inventor: SHIKANO TORU
IPC: H04N5/238
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: An automatic aperture control circuit for an automatic diaphragm lens of a CCTV camera has a ballast power source circuit II which stabilizes an externally supplied power source, an input signal detector III, an output circuit IV, and an intermediate power source circuit V. Opening and closing operations of a diaphragm are controlled using an iris servo-meter apparatus VI in accordance with a diaphragm drive signal which is obtained from an image signal or a spurious signal, output from a CCTV camera. A surge protection circuit I comprising a surge prevention device (SA1) is inserted between a portion of a power line (P1) of the ballast power source circuit II on the input side and a ground line, and a low impedance fixed resistor (R1) is inserted in series between a connection point of the power line (P1) to the surge absorber (SA1) and a reverse connection prevention diode (D1) of the ballast power source II.
Patent GB-2383202-A (GB)
Title: Locking electrical connector
Inventor: RATCLIFFE ANTHONY BROTHERTON
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2001-12-17
Abstract: A connector is described wherein the connector comprises a socket for receiving a plug having a plurality of pins wherein the socket presents a greater resistance to withdrawal of at least one pin than to insertion of the pin. The connector socket has a moveable resiliently biased location plate with a series of holes to match a cooperating plug. Said location plate moving during assembly of the plug and socket to present <WC 1>a chamfered edge to the sides of the plug terminals. Tensile forces acting to pull apart the plug and socket cause the chamfered edge to further grip the plug terminals increasing loading. Thus removal of the pin is substantially prevented except by means of a release mechanism which may be optionally provided.
Patent GB-2388967-A (GB)
Title: Data socket restricting removal of plug
Inventor: BROWN TIMOTHY ROLAND
IPC: H01R13/639
Filed: 2002-03-16
Abstract: A data socket assembly has one or more sockets 10 (for example RJ-45 sockets), a base plate (11), a cover 13 and an extension shroud 18. The sockets are intended for use with plugs having a latch, but the shroud restricts access to the latch arm so that the plugs can only be removed with a tool. Sections 16 carry labels to identify the sockets. The socket is intended for use in a school or the like to prevent unauthorised tampering.
Patent GB-2372883-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic Drive Means
Inventor: BAKER JOSEPH PETER WILLIAM
IPC: E05F15/60
Filed: 2000-08-10
Abstract: Motion imparting means to be operative between first and second assemblies, the first assembly (65) comprising a magnetic body (15) which <SL> <LI>(a) has an outer cylindrical surface and radial end surfaces, <LI>(b is polarised axially of the cylindrical surface, and <LI>(c) has each radial end engaged by an associated pole plate (14,16) that extends outwardly beyond the body's cylindrical surface with its periphery spaced from that cylindrical surface. </SL> The second assembly comprises an engagement plate (53) to be engaged by the pole plates (14,16) and magnetically coupled thereto. One of the pole plates is provided around its periphery with a plurality of mutually spaced protrusions (19) or depressions, and the engagement plate (53) is provided with correspondingly spaced depressions (21) or protrusions, the protrusions (19) of one said plate (16) in use engaging in the depressions (21) of the other said plate (53) to provide a positive interengagement between them that resists slippage across magnetically coupled surface portions of the drive means.
Patent GB-2376019-A (GB)
Title: Purifying polymers by solvent extraction
Inventor: DEVINE JOHN NEIL
IPC: C08G75/0281
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A method of purifying a polymeric material of a type which includes phenyl moieties, carbonyl and/or sulphone moieties and ether and/or thioether moieties, the method including contacting the polymeric material with a solvent formulation which is at a temperature above 100{C and a pressure above ambient pressure thereby to charge the solvent with impurities derived from the polymeric material, and separating the charged solvent from the polymer material. Also claimed is a polymer purified by the method. The preferred polymers are polyetherketones, polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and similar in powder or granular form. The preferred solvent is water. The method is particularly suited for removing sodium ions and phosphorus and sulphur impurities. Also claimed is a polymeric material of a type which includes phenyl moieties, carbonyl and/or sulphone moieties and ether and/or thioether moieties and contains less than 25 ppm of alkali metal cations. Further claimed is a similar type of polymer with a surface region lower in alkali metal cations (e.g. Na<SP>+</SP>) than a region inwards of the surface.
Patent GB-2394223-A (GB)
Title: Peripherally-selective imidazole inhibitors of dopamine-beta-hydroxylase
Inventor: LEARMONTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D233/84
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: Compounds of formula I <EMI ID=1.1 HE=45 WI=60 LX=759 LY=809 TI=CF> <PC>where R1, R2 and R3 are various optional substituents, R4 is H, alkyl or alkylaryl, X is CH2, O or S, and n is 1, 2 or 3, with the proviso that if X is CH2, n is not 1, have potentially valuable pharmaceutical properties for the treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as hypertension and chronic heart failure. Intermediates in their preparation are also novel compounds.
Patent GB-2379883-A (GB)
Title: An apparatus for the fixation of a sensor within a bodily lumen.
Inventor: KAPLAN SHAY
IPC: A61B5/0215
Filed: 1998-12-18
Abstract: Apparatus for the fixation of a sensor within a bodily lumen comprises a sensor 1 with at least two holes 3 extending therethrough. The sensor may have a border or projecting lip with the holes being disposed within the border region equidistant from one another.
Patent GB-2389850-A (GB)
Title: Improved Lily of the Valley aromachemicals
Inventor: TURIN LUCA
IPC: C07D333/24
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: New cyclamenaldehyde derivatives, where the phenyl ring is replaced by a thiophene ring, are useful in fragrances and flavourings. The compounds maintain their fragrance characteristics and enhance odorant intensity. Where present in a fragrance they intensify the other olfactory stimuli, eg food and ambient smells. Also disclosed are methods of making these derivatives and articles of manufacture that include these compounds. The thienyl ring may be substituted 1-2 lower alkyl groups, preferably isopropyl. The compounds also possess an optionally derived aldehyde which may be converted into an (cyclic) acetal, methyl ether, nitrile (cyano), or ester functional group. The acetals provide the groups compounds with long lasting flavor or fragrance, as the acetal slowly hydrolyses to give the aldehyde. Examples of articles containing the compounds of the invention include perfume, cologne, candles, air freshener and disinfectant compositions. An example of a compound of the invention disclosed is 2-methyl-3-(5-isopropyl-thien-2-yl) pronanal.
Patent GB-2397350-A (GB)
Title: Fluid differential pressure measurement device protection circuit
Inventor: MUNDAY DAVID CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G01L19/06
Filed: 2003-01-16
Abstract: A fluid protection circuit for a differential pressure measurement, e.g. transducer type, device 1. The circuit includes first and second pressure lines 2 and 3 for feeding fluid from pressurised, e.g. gas, system 4 to the measurement device and a pressure fuse 5 in fluid communication with the pressure lines 2 and 3 and connected in parallel with the device. If the differential pressure across the fuse exceeds the differential pressure rating of the device then it automatically operates to place the pressure lines 2 and 3 in fluid communication with each other and reduces the differential pressure between the pressure lines and prevents permanent damage to the device. Restrictors R  Ü  , R  Þ  prevent transient pressure spikes reaching the device before fuse operation and restrictors R  ý  , R4 ensure the fuse responds only to excess static pressure. The fuse may be of rupturable diaphragm, mechanical one-shot or resettable type.
Patent GB-2388277-A (GB)
Title: A method of enabling a wireless information device to access data services represented by an icon which changes if the data to be pulled or pushed changes
Inventor: FORSYTH JOHN MATTHEW
IPC: H04W4/06
Filed: 2003-03-06
Abstract: A method of providing data to a wireless information device, in which data supplied from a remote service provider is represented by an icon which is (a) automatically displayed within an application running on the device, and which (b) changes if the data alters, in order to alert the user to new data or to represent that new data. For example, a weather icon could be displayed in a calendar application if the device is being supplied or can access weather data. The weather icon changes dynamically to represent the weather on the particular day in the calendar; perhaps tomorrow's predicated weather.
Patent GB-2385098-A (GB)
Title: Compliant brush shroud assembly for gas turbine engine compressors
Inventor: DATTA AMITAVA
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2001-11-05
Abstract: A brush shroud assembly for reducing the tip clearance between a rotating blade and an engine casing is disclosed. The assembly includes a plurality of bristle packs supported within a housing such that the bristle distribution at the inner diameter of the bristle packs is substantially continuous. The continuous surface is created by mounting the bristles packs within a housing such that the packs are flared, i.e. width at the outer diameter of the bristle pack is smaller than that at the inner diameter. Various embodiments are disclosed for mounting the flared bristle packs to form a substantially continuous inner diameter The bristle strips may be mounted in one or more annular rings, may be secured within one or more channels in the housing, the bristle packs may be formed into a tufted ring, or any of these may be utilized in combination with a backplate supporting an abradable seal, i.e. a hybrid design.