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Patent GB-2346150-A (GB)
Title: Dye mixtures and their use for dyeing or printing cellulose acetate-containing fibre materials
Inventor: SCHAULIN RUDOLF
IPC: C09B67/22
Filed: 2000-01-20
Abstract: This invention relates to dye mixtures, which comprise at least two dyes of formulae <EMI ID=1.1 HE=137 WI=157 LX=149 LY=664 TI=CF> <PC>and <EMI ID=1.2 HE=26 WI=66 LX=163 LY=2059 TI=CF> <PC>wherein the variables R<SB>1</SB> to R<SB>30</SB> are Hal, and A to E have the meanings defined in claim 1, and to the use of these mixtures for dyeing or printing semisynthetic hydrophobic cellulose acetate-containing fibre materials. These mixtures do not stain wool or cotton if present in blends with cellulose acetate (or effect only minor staining).
Patent GB-2359041-A (GB)
Title: Wallpaper cutting template
Inventor: WOODMAN MITCHELL SIMON
IPC: B44C7/02
Filed: 2000-02-11
Abstract: The wallpaper cutting device which can be used to cut accurate holes round wall light switches and electrical outlet sockets consists of two parts, a base plate Figure 4 which is fixed on top of the switch or socket using the switch or socket's own retaining screws (1) and a cutting template Figure 5 which locates on two location pins (3). A knife is then run around slots (5) passing through the wallpaper into base plate groove leaving a hole with flaps on all sides to enable the socket switch to pass through the hole with ease.
Patent GB-2347059-A (GB)
Title: A diffraction monochromator having logarithmicaly increasing aperture or lattice seperation
Inventor: RAMANATHAN SELVA
IPC: G01N23/20
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: A passive optical device, which converts quasi-monochromatic radiation of a given intensity into coherent radiation of a comparable intensity , comprises a geometrical arrangement of diffracting elements centred at points such as 1, determined by the coordinates Q<I><SB>mn</SB></I> = (<I>a</I> log[<I>m</I>  W  <I><SB>x</SB></I>], <I>b</I> log[<I>n</I>  W  <I><SB>y</SB></I>]). In this arrangement the integer variables <I>m</I> arid <I>n</I> lie in the <I>x</I> and <I>y</I> directions respectively and <I>a</I>, <I>b</I>,   W  <I><SB>x</SB></I>,   W  <I><SB>y</SB></I> are positive constants which may be varied to suit the wavelength of the quasi-monochromatic radiation to be converted. This device may take the form of an opaque plate with identical apertures centred at Q<I><SB>mn</SB></I> for use with visible light or a polished crystalline wafer, with identical diffracting elements etched or milled at Q<I><SB>mn</SB></I>, for use with hard x-rays.
Patent GB-2362377-A (GB)
Title: A container assembly
Inventor: PICKARD NEIL ROBERT
IPC: B65D81/02
Filed: 2000-05-16
Abstract: A container assembly has an open topped-container comprising a storage chamber which is partitioned by a sheet 6 which includes an integral hinge 13 to provide a leaf part 17 and a major part 15. Coplanar with the major part 15 are flanges 19 at the periphery of the sheet. A vertically spaced array of slots 19 are provided within the storage chamber. The partition sheet 6 is fitted by pivoting its leaf 17 upwardly about hinge 13 and lowering the sheet vertically to align the flanges 19 with ends of the respective slots 9 at a selected height. The sheet 6 is now displaced horizontally for the flanges 19 to engage within respective slots 9 following which the leaf 17 is lowered by pivoting on hinge 13 to abut a side wall of the container for retaining the flanges and slots in engagement. The slots 19 can be formed integral with side walls of the container or can be provided on a frame (Fig. 4) which is to be inserted into a container and provide a dunage with the partition sheet.
Patent GB-2367226-A (GB)
Title: Microwave susceptor in a food container
Inventor: WEST JONATHAN MARK
IPC: B65D81/34
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A container for food having sides (4) and a bottom (3) facing a space within which food is to be contained, the composite material having an inner and outer side, the inner side facing the space being lined with a susceptor film (36, 38), the susceptor film being formed from a flexible base material having a metallised coating (36), in which the susceptor film is backed with a heat insulating material (24) having voids (32) therein, the susceptor film and insulating material forming the composite material being pressed together with a desired moulded form.
Patent GB-2367805-A (GB)
Title: A tamper evident security sleeve for cash boxes or the like
Inventor: COLLINGHAM JAMES
IPC: G09F3/03
Filed: 2000-10-10
Abstract: A tamper evident security sleeve for particular use with cash boxes or the like comprises a bag-like sleeve 1 with an opening along the top, with two opposing edges of the opening each having a flap or tongue 2, 2a extending therefrom. When in use the tongue 2 from one side of the opening engages with the tongue 2a from the opposite side by means of a lock unit 12 which includes a disposable and partly frangible sealing member 6, without interfering with the handle of the cash box which is positioned in the sleeve 1. The tongues 2, 2a of the sleeve 1 preferably engage under the handle of the cash box or where two pairs of tongues are provided they engage either side of the handle. The sealing member 6 of the locking unit 12 preferably has two protrusions 22, 23 which fit in two apertures 13, 14 of the location plate 5 (figure 3) , the protrusions 22, 23 break when the lock unit 12 is tampered with.
Patent GB-2368412-A (GB)
Title: Managing disk drive replacements
Inventor: GOLD STEPHEN
IPC: G06F11/00
Filed: 2000-10-26
Abstract: A method of managing disk drive replacements in a computer comprises the steps of checking the disks for a digital signature to identify a replacement and a course of action to be taken. If the digital signature on a first and second disk do not match then the signatures are reset to form a consistent set. Preferably, the computer is then reset to a known state. If a signature is found on the first disk and none is found on the second disk, the primary operating system is rebuilt on the first disk and data deleted from the second disk. In the event that no signatures exist on either disk the reset stage comprises booting the computer under the control of an emergency operating system, overwriting the primary operating system on the first disk, erasing and recreating data partitions on both disks and restoring configuration settings from a user archive partition on the first storage device. In a second embodiment, the storage devices may contain an installation component to install themselves into a computer. Preferably, the disks will identify if a system disk containing an operating system is present. If no system disk is present then the disk will install as a system disk, otherwise it will install a data storage disk.
Patent GB-2363224-A (GB)
Title: Delayed delivery of web pages from an overloaded or partially functional web server
Inventor: DUTTA RABINDRANATH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2000-10-27
Abstract: An overloaded or partially functional Web server in an Internet environment receives an HTTP request for data from a client during a given communication session 301, determines the extent to which the Web server is overloaded or partially functional 302, 304, and sends the requested data to the client at a later time and outside of the given session such as by e-mail to an e-mail address of a user using the client 309, or by a push technique to the client itself if either a permission to push is received from the client or a push definition file is sent to the client indicating at least a time that the Web server will not be overloaded. In another embodiment, the Web server determines whether it can satisfy at least a portion of the request at the present time. If so, then a portion of the data is sent to the client during the given session, and all of the requested data is sent at a later time and outside of the given session either by e-mail or a push technique.
Patent GB-2368912-A (GB)
Title: Water level sensor
Inventor: HARRISON RICHARD BRIAN JOHN
IPC: G01F23/00
Filed: 2000-11-13
Abstract: A sensor assembly for sensing water level in a bath, the sensor assembly comprising <SL> <LI>a) a base (1) for mounting the assembly in a bath,<BR> b) an arm (4) projecting from the base,<BR> c) a float (5) carried on the arm and movable along the axial length thereof,<BR> d) a signal generator (15) for generating a visual or audio signal, and<BR> e) means for actuating the signal generator when the float has moved to a predetermined point along the arm. </SL>
Patent GB-2369268-A (GB)
Title: Controlling channel switching in a umts network
Inventor: MEYER MICHAEL
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2000-11-21
Abstract: In a UMTS terrestrial radio access network (UTRAN), data received at a radio network controller (RNC) from the UTRAN core network is stored in a radio link control (RLC) buffer. Said RNC is connected to a plurality of base stations which may communicate with user equipment UE and data may be extracted from the buffer for transmission to the UE using radio access bearers (RAB). Data generated at the UE may be stored in RLC buffers of a peer RLC entity at the UE. There are three types of bearer: Common allocated to several UE, dedicated which are allocated to a single user and shared downlink. A method of switching channel type comprises estimating the round trip delay for packets travelling between the UE and a peer node with which the UE is communicating. The product of the round trip delay and the bandwidth of the channel is determined and used to define a threshold. The type of channel used may be switched when the fill level of the RLC buffer(s) either reaches, exceeds or falls below said threshold.
Patent GB-2355461-A (GB)
Title: TNFR-like protein with death domain
Inventor: LU JIAN JASON
IPC: C07K14/705
Filed: 1999-06-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a novel 45 kilodalton protein, <U>D</U>eath Domain <U>E</U>xpressing <U>T</U>umor Necrosis Factor Receptor Family <U>H</U>omologue, referred to as DETH. DETH has a role in apoptosis and appears to be a member of the TNFR1/FAS/NGFR family of receptors. The present invention also provides nucleic acid sequences encoding DETH, fragments thereof or variants thereof and methods of using DETH or fragment thereof to identify compounds that inhibit or induce apoptosis.
Patent GB-2365622-A (GB)
Title: A conductive pad for electrical connection of an integrated circuit chip
Inventor: SAMBUCETTI CARLOS J
IPC: H01L23/485
Filed: 2001-02-14
Abstract: A copper pad surface 14 of an IC chip is first prepared, e.g. cleaned by an acid solution, a protection layer 16 of a phosphorus or boron-containing metal alloy is then deposited on the copper pad surface, and then an adhesion layer 18 of a noble metal is deposited on top of the protection layer. The protection layer 16 may be a single layer, or two or more layers intimately joined together formed of a phosphorus or boron-containing metal alloy such as Ni-P, Co-P, Co- W-P, Co-Sn-P, Ni-W-P, Co-B, Ni-B, Co-Sn-B, Co-W-B and Ni-W-B. A suitable thickness for the protection layer is between about 1,000 Ñ and about 10,000 Ñ, and preferably between about 3,000 Ñ and about 7,000 Ñ. The adhesion layer 18 can be formed of a noble metal such as Au, Pt, Pd and Ag to a thickness between about 500 Ñ and about 4,000 Ñ, and preferably between about 1,000 Ñ and about 2,000 Ñ. A nucleation layer of Pd may be deposited between the copper conductive pad surface 14 and the protection layer 16 prior to the electroless deposition of the protection layer. An additional noble metal layer may be deposited on top of the adhesion layer 18 by an electroless Au deposition process to increase the thickness of the final noble metal layer to about 2,000 Ñ   12,000 Ñ, and preferably between about 4,000 Ñ and about 6,000 Ñ. The pad is suitable for a wireband or solder bump connection
Patent GB-2374434-A (GB)
Title: Testing compliance of device with bus protocol
Inventor: NIGHTINGALE ANDREW MARK
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2001-05-08
Abstract: The present invention provides a system and method for testing compliance of a device with a bus protocol. The method comprises the steps of reading a configuration file containing predetermined parameters identifying the type of device and capabilities of the device, and then employing a configuration engine to dynamically generate a test environment for the device by creating selected test components which are coupled via the bus with a representation of the device to form the test environment, the test components being selected dependent on the configuration file. A test sequence is then executed, during which signals passed between the representation of the device and one or more of the test components are monitored to generate result data indicating compliance with the bus protocol.
Patent GB-2362934-A (GB)
Title: Undersea hydraulic coupling with guide for valve actuator
Inventor: SMITH III ROBERT E
IPC: F16L37/42
Filed: 2001-05-10
Abstract: An undersea hydraulic coupling member 10 is disclosed having a poppet valve 40 with an actuator 41 extending from the valve, and a guide 43 between the actuator and bore. The guide is a sleeve shaped member around the actuator with flow passages (44, Fig. 2) which ensure a smooth flow of hydraulic fluid through the annulus between the coupling bore and actuator. The guide also helps prevent damage to the actuator, and aligns the actuator during connections, disconnections and use.
Patent GB-2378050-A (GB)
Title: Stator pole plate assemblies for dc brushless motors
Inventor: HORNG ALEX
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2001-07-24
Abstract: A stator assembly comprises a bobbin 1 with a winding 11 mounted between pole plates 3, 3. Each pole plate 3 includes a plurality of pole faces 33 and a central tubular portion 32. The pole faces 33 of each pole plate 3 are alternately disposed. A magnetically conductive tube 2 extends through the central hole 12 of the bobbin and through the central tubular portions 32 of the pole plates 3. The central tubular portions 32 of the pole plates provide a larger area for magnetic conduction between the pole plates 3. A greater torque is thereby produced.
Patent GB-2377952-A (GB)
Title: Fluid sampling and sensor device
Inventor: DIAKONOV IGOR IGOREVITCH
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A fluid sampling device for collecting samples downhole includes a receptacle formed from a number of modules (22, 24, 26, 30, 32, 34). A main chamber (22) is capable of holding a sample and sensors (58, 60, 62, 64) within the chamber (22) detect physical and chemical characteristics of the sample. Valves (50, 52) in a chamber wall seal the chamber (22) after the sample has been collected. An externally accessible port communicates with the chamber (22) and allows detection and analysis of sample characteristics without removing the sample from the sealed chamber (22). The chamber (22) includes a piston (82) which is adjustable to keep pressure constant in the chamber(22) and a heating element to keep temperature constant (58). The analysis can be carried out downhole or at the surface.
Patent GB-2369162-A (GB)
Title: Multi-layered plain bearing and method of production
Inventor: KAGOHARA YUKIHIKO
IPC: C22F1/00
Filed: 2001-09-24
Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-layered plain bearing (1) which comprises a steel back (2), an intermediate layer (3; 7) made of an aluminum alloy and an aluminum-base bearing alloy layer (4) comprising one or more elements selected from the group consisting of Cu, Zn, Mg and Si. The aluminum-base bearing alloy layer (4) is bonded to the steel back (2) via the intermediate layer (3; 7) and subsequently subjected to a solid solution treatment at a temperature of not lower than 400{C. The adjacent region (5; 8) of the intermediate layer to the steel back consists of, by mass, 2% to 8% of Si, and the balance of Al and incidental impurities.
Patent GB-2363514-A (GB)
Title: Disc drive with actuator arm configured for reduced out-of-phase motion
Inventor: LIEM ANDRE
IPC: G11B5/48
Filed: 2001-02-06
Abstract: Disc drives are made with an actuator designed with at least one asymmetrical arm having two masses that move out of phase. The arm is modified by removing a portion of the higher-energy (longitudinal) side, the one with the greater total time-averaged strain energy. This modification reduces the phase difference between the first and the second arm, particularly for a relevant frequency range of interest. Disc drives made by this method exhibit a generally reduced out-of-phase motion, enhancing performance during seeking and track following, especially for arms with two heads that interact with surfaces of opposing discs.
Patent GB-2382328-A (GB)
Title: A ball-point pen with correction fluid supply
Inventor: WANG WEI-KUANG
IPC: B43K23/08
Filed: 2001-11-26
Abstract: A ball-point pen with correction supply includes a tubular holder 10 having an upper end formed with a neck 103 provided with an inner circular flange 102 and a circular recess 101 above the circular flange 102, a correction fluid container 13 having a lower end 13a snugly-fitted into the circular recess 101 and bearing against the circular flange 102, an upper tubular member 11 configured to engage with the neck 103, a reservoir tube 12 fitted within the tubular holder 10 having an upper end extending through the circular flange 102 to abut against a lower end of the correction fluid container 13, and a cap 14 engageable with a lower end of the tubular holder 10 and an upper end of the upper tubular member 11.
Patent GB-2391471-A (GB)
Title: Microemulsion concentrate formulations of cyclosporins
Inventor: PATEL SATISHCHANDRA PUNAMBHAI
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition suitable for oral administration in the form of a homogeneous solution which on exposure to water or gastrointestinal fluids forms an emulsion having a particle size of less than 5 microns, the solution comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) a pharmaceutically effective amount of a cyclosporin, in particular Cyclosporin A, <LI>(b) a carrier medium comprising a mixture of mono- and diesters of propylene glycol with fatty acids having from 8 to 10 carbon atoms or with mixtures of such fatty acids, wherein the monoester makes up not more than 60mol% of the mixture, and <LI>(c) a non-ionic surfactant having a hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) greater than 10. </SL> The composition may take the form of a drinking solution or a hard or soft capsule.
Patent GB-2382720-A (GB)
Title: Method of processing a ceramic capacitor
Inventor: KAMITANI GAKU
IPC: H01G13/00
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A method of processing a ceramic capacitor includes a first step of applying a DC voltage to a ceramic capacitor by a first DC voltage source, and a second step of applying a DC voltage by a second DC voltage source to generate in the ceramic capacitor a polarization in a direction opposite to a direction of a polarization generated by the application of the DC voltage in the first step, thereby reducing electric charge remaining in the ceramic capacitor. The polarization voltage of the second step may have it's amplitude gradually reduced to gradually change the polarization. The amount of reduction of the electric charge maybe set such that a voltage generated by the capacitor when it is heated to a high temperature is not greater than a predetermined value. The electric charge remaining may be monitored and the DC voltage of the second step adjusted based on the amount of charge. The capacitor may be subjected a post manufacturing high temperature treatment such as soldering.
Patent GB-2388704-A (GB)
Title: A composite mass spectrum formed from mass spectral data obtained at different sensitivities
Inventor: GREEN MARTIN
IPC: H01J49/40
Filed: 2002-10-07
Abstract: A mass spectrometer where the ion source 1, ion optics, or gain of the ion detector, is repeatedly switched between a first mode wherein ions are transmitted to the mass analyser 9, preferably an orthogonal acceleration mass analyzer (oaTOF-MS), at a relatively high sensitivity or ion transmission efficiency (figure 3A), and a second mode wherein ions are transmitted at a relatively low sensitivity or ion transmission efficiency (figure 3B). If it is determined that mass spectral data obtained in the first mode is suffering from saturation, distortion, or missed counts, then said data is replaced by suitably scaled mass spectral data obtained in the second mode, in order to from a composite mass spectrum. If problem is severe then the mass spectrum obtained in the first mode may be replaced in its entirety. Preferably the ion optics comprise a y-lens 3 and/or a z-lens 4 to deflect focus, defocus or collimate the beam of ions 2.
Patent GB-2384116-A (GB)
Title: An electrolytic capacitor with non_conductive particles at the dielectric/electrolyte interface
Inventor: ARAKI KENJI
IPC: H01G9/07
Filed: 2002-11-25
Abstract: An electrolytic capacitor with reduced leakage current (LC) and equivalent series resistance (ESR) comprises, an anode body 11; a dielectric layer 12 formed over the anode body 11; non-conductive particles 100 dispersed across at least a part of the dielectric layer 12; an electrolytic layer 13; and an anode 14. Said non-conductive particles 100 (for example particles of silica, titanium oxide or silicon carbide) improve the LC and ESR characteristics at surface defects 121 on the dielectric layer 12. Said electrolytic layer may comprise an electro-conductive polymer (for example a polymerised pyrrole or thiophene). Said polymer may further contain electro-conductive particles 141 of the same material as the cathode 13 (or for example tin oxide, zinc oxide, or graphite). Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an electrolytic capacitor of this construction (fig. 3 not shown).
Patent GB-2383339-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic thermal barrier containing hafnia
Inventor: MURPHY KENNETH S
IPC: C23C28/00
Filed: 2002-12-23
Abstract: A ceramic thermal barrier coated on a substrate is characterised in that the coating comprises a stabilized zirconia coating including yttria and hafnia wherein the hafnia is present in an amount of at least about 15 weight % to substantially reduce thermal conductivity of the thermal barrier coating. The coating may be produced by an electron beam physical vapour deposition method. A bond coat may be present between the substrate and said coating. The substrate may be a superalloy gas turbine engine blade or vane.
Patent GB-2387435-A (GB)
Title: Nuclear detector for multiphase fluid sensing
Inventor: POYET JEAN-PIERRE
IPC: G01N23/00
Filed: 2001-06-13
Abstract: An extremely stable nuclear detector for use in the determination of fractional compositions of multiphase fluids having a scintillator, a photomultiplier, processing circuitry that determines the energy levels of pulses output from the photomultiplier, and scintillator temperature control means for controlling the temperature of the scintillator during operation of said nuclear detector. Also disclosed and claimed is a scintillator assembly for use in such a nuclear detector having a hermetically sealed scintillator housing and a scintillator crystal contained within the scintillator housing, where the scintillator housing has a low attenuation window composed primarily of Beryllium.