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Patent GB-2361365-A (GB)
Title: An insulated connector pin with a conductive screening layer to reduce electrical stress as the pin passes through a seal in an underwater connector
Inventor: PARKINSON STUART LEE
IPC: H01R13/523
Filed: 2001-04-12
Abstract: A connector for making an electrical connection underwater comprises first and second connector parts for engagement with each other. The first connector part has a pin 1 comprising an insulating layer 7 around a conductive core 6, and a screening conductive layer 9 around the insulating layer 7. The second connector part includes a wall 4 and a seal 2 through which the pin 1 passes. The screening conductive layer 9 is arranged to relieve electrical stress at the seal 2 - figure 2 shows that the close contour lines of equipotential B are moved away from the seal 2 and further into the second connector part; alternatively they can be moved further out toward the first connector part (see figs 5 and 6). The leading end 10 of the screening conductive layer 9 is profiled to guide the contours B; in axial section it may describe an exponential function, a constant radius, a variable radius or a Rogowski profile. The conductive screen 9 maybe embedded within the insulative layer 7 (see fig 3). A protective shield (14, fig 7) can be placed around the pin 1; it is preferably corrosion resistant, non-porous and electrically conductive.
Patent GB-2362700-A (GB)
Title: Anti backspin vehicle propulsion arrangement
Inventor: LINDHOLDT PER NIELSEN
IPC: F16H61/40
Filed: 2001-05-22
Abstract: A multi axle hydraulically propelled vehicle has axles 2a,b carrying wheels driven by motors 3a,b, 3a',b'. Each parallel or series (Fig. 2) axle motor set is connected to variable pump 5 through parallel lines 6,6' and one or both of the lines has a pressure reducing valve 10 therein in series with its motor set. When the vehicle moves downhill front motors 3a,b may be driven faster by their wheels than by the pump and thus act as pumps causing an increase in downstream 4 circuit pressure tending to drive the rear wheels in reverse, this combined with reduced weight on the rear wheels resulting from vehicle weight shift can result in rear wheel backspin. The pressure reducing valve 10 limits the pressure transmitted from the front motors and prevents backspin. The valve is adjustably spring biassed. Non-return valve 11 allows the vehicle to reverse.
Patent GB-2377397-A (GB)
Title: Separating components of liquid/liquid emulsion using electrostatic force
Inventor: GHADIRI MOJTABA
IPC: C10G33/06
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: The components of a liquid/liquid emulsion or dispersion (eg water in oil) are separated using an electrostatic force in combination with either a gravitational or hydrocyclonic force. The electrostatic field may be a pulsed unidirectional field applied between a high voltage electrode (cone 8) and a low voltage electrode (strip 15). Voltage and frequency ranges are given. In the electro-mechanical coalescer-separator shown, the dispersion enters through inlet tube 3. The water droplets in the dispersion will get charged between the metallic cone 8 and the metallic strip 15, between the cone 8 and the accumulated water layer at the bottom of container 23, and between the cone and its metallic support 19. The charged water droplets are attracted towards the accumulated water layer, which can be drained through outlet 5. The oil phase leaves though outlet 4. In Fig 6, not shown, the conical electrode 8 and the metallic strip 15 are longer and a swirling action is imparted to the dispersion causing separation by hydrocyclonic as well as electrostatic force. The containers in both embodiments are transparent to allow the separation process to be viewed.
Patent GB-2363794-A (GB)
Title: Anti-viral vectors
Inventor: UDEN MARK
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-03-17
Abstract: A viral vector production system is provided which system comprises: (i) a viral genome comprising at least one first nucleotide sequence encoding a gene product capable of binding to and effecting the cleavage, directly or indirectly, of a second nucleotide sequence, or transcription product thereof, encoding a viral polypeptide required for the assembly of viral particles; (ii) a third nucleotide sequence encoding said viral polypeptide required for the assembly of the viral genome into viral particles, which third nucleotide sequence has a different nucleotide sequence to the second nucleotide sequence such that said third nucleotide sequence, or transcription product thereof, is resistant to cleavage directed by said gene product; wherein at least one of the gene products is an external guide sequence capable of binding to and effecting the cleavage by RNase P of the second nucleotide sequence. The viral vector production system may be used to produce viral particles for use in treating or preventing viral infection.
Patent GB-2380583-A (GB)
Title: Touch pad/screen for electronic equipment
Inventor: SAMSON ILAM
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2001-10-04
Abstract: An input device for electronic equipment (e.g. mobile phone) comprises a display screen. Variables, e.g. characters, which may be smaller in size than a fingertip, are displayed on the screen for selection by the user. A touch pad detects the position of a fingertip which is used to point at one of the displayed variables. The variable at which the user is currently pointing is highlighted to distinguish it from the other variables available for selection, e.g. by changing it from a positive to negative image, or displaying the variable separately in the centre of the screen, preferably surrounded by, in smaller fonts, the neighbouring variables. The user can enter the highlighted variable into the electronic equipment, by applying extra pressure by the finger at its current position. Alternatively the variable may be automatically entered when the fingertip keeps it highlighted for more than a predetermined length of time. Entry of an undesired variable may be prevented by ignoring actuation of the pressure switch if the relevant variable has been highlighted for less than a predetermined length of time.
Patent GB-2380389-A (GB)
Title: Pet refuse bag dispenser
Inventor: BENTLEY SAMANTHA
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2001-10-05
Abstract: The dispenser comprises a main body 200 defining an inner cavity for housing a plurality of refuse bags. The main body has an aperture through which the bags are dispensed and at least one fastening 104 for securing the bag dispenser to a leash. The body has at least one guide 400 to interface with the refuse bags 202. The guide may be formed from rubber or be spring mounted (Fig 5). The guide may also comprise a series of spikes for engagement with the bags. Also disclosed in a dispenser with an expandable compartment which in use expands within the inner cavity (Fig 6). The expandable compartment may be inflatable.
Patent GB-2382956-A (GB)
Title: Method and arrangement for power control
Inventor: ANDERSON NICHOLAS WILLIAM
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-12-05
Abstract: A method for setting a power control level 600 in a wireless communication system. The method includes the steps of obtaining 620 transmission information from a wireless subscriber unit, and modifying a power control level and/or a communication channel format 660 in response to said transmission information. Preferably, the transmission information is re-transmission requests from a wireless subscriber unit, which are transmitted frequently. In this manner, rapid adjustment of power control can be attained utilising an optimal selection of the available communication channel format, followed by a fine-tuning power control operation. Signal granularity can be determined in order to control the power in another embodiment.
Patent GB-2377522-A (GB)
Title: Browser software to automatically open multiple web pages
Inventor: BIRCHLEY PHILIP ALAN
IPC: H04L29/12
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: The present invention provides a method, and software for performing the method, that enables a user to open a plurality of remote data resources (e.g. a web page) by accessing a single remote resource. The plurality of remote data resources may be defined as a group, with the selection of a single group member causing the entire group to be opened. Alternatively, a number of resource locators may be generated from a single locator by, for example, replacing a generic portion of the locator (e.g. .com) with further generic portions (e.g. .org, .co.uk, .edu) or by replacing a distinctive portion (e.g. cars) with generated variants (e.g. car, autos, automobiles, etc.).
Patent GB-2370781-A (GB)
Title: Multi layered wound dressing
Inventor: GRIFFITHS BRYAN
IPC: A61F13/02
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A multi layered wound dressing which comprises: an adhesive layer, an absorbent layer overlying said adhesive layer on the surface furthest from the wound, and a moisture transmitting cover layer overlying the absorbent layer, the dressing having a total thickness of less than 1.5 mm.
Patent GB-2378407-A (GB)
Title: Bearing assemblies for a shearing handpiece
Inventor: SMALL WAYNE RUSSELL
IPC: A01K14/00
Filed: 2002-07-08
Abstract: A bearing assembly 90 for a shearing handpiece, the handpiece having a pivoting fork body 13 supported on a center post 30, the bearing assembly 90 being adapted to be positioned between the fork body 13 and the center post 30 and comprising a first contact surface for supporting the fork body 13, a second contact surface for mounting on a center post 30, and bearing means disposed between the first and second surfaces. A bearing means 66 provided between the stem 63 on the crank head 61 and the crank roller 62, and a shearing handpiece incorporating the features described above.
Patent GB-2378803-A (GB)
Title: Back-lit liquid crystal display comparing sub-frame data signals
Inventor: NAKANO TAKAO
IPC: G02F1/139
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device is provided. An image memory 4 stores therein input pixel data (R<SB>in</SB>, B<SB>in</SB>, G<SB>in</SB>) on a frame-by-frame basis. Differencing circuits 23 to 25 calculate respective difference data (R<SB>in</SB> - G<SB>pre</SB>), (B<SB>in</SB> - R<SB>in</SB>), (G<SB>in</SB> - B<SB>in</SB>) on a pixel-by-pixel basis. Comparator circuits 27, 28, 29 output a pulse when the difference data is greater than a difference level DLV. Counter memories 30 to 32 perform a counting operation each time the pulse is inputted thereto, and output respective counts FLN_R, FLN_B FLN_G after the counting operation for one line. Comparator circuits 34 to 36 output a pulse to skip flag registers 37 to 39, respectively, when the respective counts are greater than a skip level. Skip flags (SPF_Ri, SPF_Bi, SPF_Gi) corresponding to a current line are set at "1." A gate pulse for the line corresponding to the skip flags "1" is skipped. This reduces the write time of image data.
Patent GB-2379309-A (GB)
Title: Recognition and identification apparatus
Inventor: HUNTER ANDREW ARTHUR
IPC: G09B21/00
Filed: 2002-07-23
Abstract: Apparatus for identifying living entities, locations and/or inanimate objects, comprising a digital video camera 10 mounted in a pair of dark glasses 12 worn by a user. The camera 10 transmits a digital video signal to a portable computer 16 which is running an image analysis program in which are stored details of different objects and living entities required to be recognised, together with associated unique audio signals (such as tunes). The image analysis program searches the received video images for images of the objects and living entities stored therein, and tracks these objects and entities within the field of view of the camera 10. At the same time, a unique tune or other audio signal associated with each of the recognised features is played in stereo through a pair of ear pieces 18 worn by the user. The invention provides a system for use in particular by blind and partially-sighted people, whereby specific objects and people are recognised and identified to the user by a unique audible signal. The system may also be used to warn a vehicle driver of nearby vehicles or cyclists.
Patent GB-2391716-A (GB)
Title: Fire retardant cover for a conduit
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: A cover for a conduit fitting comprises sheets of preformed flexible cellular fire-retardant foam or sponge joined together by an intumescent adhesive to form a cover open on one of its sides, with a snug fit about the external walls of an open-sided conduit fitting. Each sheet is coated firstly with a primer solution including a sealant and secondly with a flowable coating of a fire-retardant material. The primer solution operates to close the open pores of the surface and provides a bond to which the fire-retardant coating can adhere.
Patent GB-2394156-A (GB)
Title: Fishing Rod Bite Indicator
Inventor: BEATTIE KEVIN PAUL
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: A bite indicator system comprising a bite indicator located at the tip 21 of a fishing rod, a light source (17, fig.1) remote from the tip and a light guide (8, fig.1) to guide light from the source to the tip. Preferably the light guide is an optical fibre or the inner surface of a tubular fishing rod. The bite indicator may be a transparent or translucent quiver tip made of resin, and may comprise fluorescent material. The light source preferably has a power supply (18, fig. 1) and may be fixed onto a fishing rod near its handle, or located inside a hollow handle. Alternatively the light source may be contained in a fishing rod cradle. A fishing rod comprising a bite indicator system is also claimed.
Patent GB-2384683-A (GB)
Title: Adding pre-cultured yeast to soy sauce
Inventor: KASUGA MASASHI
IPC: A23L11/00
Filed: 2002-12-20
Abstract: A method of brewing soy sauce gives a consistent product having desired ethanol and lactic acid concentrations and a mellow flavour. The method comprises mixing soy sauce koji into a salt water to prepare a soy sauce moromi mash, adding pre-cultured soy sauce lactic acid bacteria and soy sauce yeast to the moromi mash, performing fermentation and aging of the moromi mash, wherein the cell count of the soy sauce yeast is 10 to 100 fold greater than that of wild yeast already existing in the moromi mash. The soy sauce yeast is preferably added within 10 days of preparation of the mash. Advantageously, the wild yeast will not have had sufficient time to profilerate to a great extent, and the number of pre-cultured yeast cells required will be 2 x 10<SP>5</SP> or less /g of moromi mash.
Patent GB-2384573-A (GB)
Title: Specimen slide with absorbing material or antireflecting coating
Inventor: WESTPHAL PETER
IPC: G02B21/34
Filed: 2003-01-21
Abstract: A specimen slide (1) which is not fluorescent by itself, is plate-shaped and has at least one plate side (2) provided with fluorescent light absorbing properties or with an antireflection coating for fluorescent radiation. This improves spatial resolution or sensitivity in measuring fluorescent layers. The slide (1) may have a top surface (2), a fluorescent layer (3) and absorbent coating (6) and be used in a fluorescent microscope (9, figure 6).
Patent GB-2400851-A (GB)
Title: Screening method for a binding molecule
Inventor: OHLIN MATS
IPC: C07K16/44
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: A method for identifying a binding molecule that binds to a target site of a target molecule comprising providing a target molecule comprising a target site to which is bound a tag moiety to form a tag complex, contacting this target complex with a plurality of candidate binding molecules and selecting a binding molecule that binds simultaneously to the tag and the target molecule. The candidate binding molecule is then modified in the region that interacts with the tag to form a plurality of modified binding molecules, and these modified binding molecules are then contacted with the target molecule in the absence of the tag moiety. The modified candidate binding molecules that bing the target in the absence of the tag are then selected. The binding molecule is preferably an antibody, and the target molecule is preferable and antigen, an antibody, a hapten or a tag.
Patent GB-2401714-A (GB)
Title: Selecting audio information
Inventor: DOMONEY FRANCIS
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: A first part of an audio information signal is received by a processor, which identifies a candidate audio object from a database of stored primitives which matches the received audio information. More specifically, the processor uses the musical instrument timbre tools of the MPEG-7 standard to identify the audio objects in the database, which are MPEG-4 musical instruments. A musical work can then be translated into the PMEG-4 format.
Patent GB-2393810-A (GB)
Title: Automatic configuration of a microprocessor influenced by an input program
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2003-06-30
Abstract: An automatic process for configuring a microprocessor architecture that consists of a number of execution units with configurable connectivity between them. Analysis of the code that the microprocessor is going to execute (ie. data and control flows within an input program) is used to influence execution unit replication and inter-unit connectivity. The starting point is a transport triggered architecture (TTA). From this, several candidate architectures may be synthesised by, for example, adding execution units or new connections. The performance of each trial architecture is measured and a user may pick any candidate architecture as the final architecture of a system. This allows the architecture to be optimised for a given application, the resulting microprocessor being able to exploit efficiently the parallelism within the input program.
Patent GB-2393591-A (GB)
Title: Terminal-to-board connection
Inventor: SASAKI HAREHIDE
IPC: H01R4/02
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: A connection comprises a terminal having a tip in a hole in a board wherein a land surrounds the hole and the ratio of the cross-section of the tip to that of the hole os 0.11 to 0.89. Preferably the cross-section of the tip is 0.09 to 0.25mmé and that of the hole is 0.44 to 0.79mmé. The cross-section of the tip may be a rectangle and the tip may have a side common with the rest of the terminal. The width of the land may be 0.4 to 0.6mm. Where more than one connection is made the ratio of the width of each land to the clearance between each pair of lands may be 1 to 1.5: the ratio of width of each land to the distance between adjacent hole centres is 0.18 to 0.27. The dimensions make a solder joint at the connection more reliable.
Patent GB-2389182-A (GB)
Title: Method of purifying b-secretase
Inventor: ANDERSON JOHN P
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-02-10
Abstract: A method of purifying a   b  -secretase protein, comprising contacting an impure sample comprising   b  -secretase activity with an affinity matrix which includes a   b  -secretase inhibitor. In a preferred embodiment, the inhibitor comprises a peptide having the sequence VMXVAEF, wherein X is hydroxyethylene or statine. gene isolated from a mouse, and a   b  -secretase protein purified to apparent homogeneity is disclosed. In a number of alternative embodiments, the human   b  -secretase enzyme, methods of use thereon inhibitors thereof, a mouse   b  -secretase gene and a knock out mouse deleted for the endogenous   b  -secretase gene are disclosed.
Patent GB-2394109-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent display
Inventor: HANDA SHINICHI
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2003-09-16
Abstract: A pattern display apparatus comprising a rotary or stationary display member, to the outer surface of which is mounted a flexible organic electroluminescent device. The EL device is capable of displaying a character, a figure, a mark, an indica, and/or a pattern. In one embodiment the EL device is applied to the spinning reel of a gaming/ gambling/ fruit machine. In another embodiment the device is used in point-of purchase advertising. The EL device can be driven by a low voltage to emit bright light and is also capable of emitting light in multiple colours. Therefore, the problems (over heating, high power use, etc) in the using light bulbs in conventional pattern display apparatus, using light bulbs, do not arise.
Patent GB-2395564-A (GB)
Title: An electrochemical gas sensor with a liquid organic salt electrolyte
Inventor: BRINZ THOMAS
IPC: H01B1/12
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An electrochemical gas sensor is disclosed wherein the electrolyte is a liquid organic salt. The electrolyte may be, an organically based salt selected from the group consisting of imidazole derivatives and pyridine derivatives. The salt may be, 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazoline tetrafluoroborate or 1-ethyl-3-methylimidazoline chloride. The electrolyte may be contained in a fibrous fleece for example a fleece consisting of silicates or polymers. The sensor may be implemented amperometrically or potentiometrically. When operated potentionometrically two ore three electrode configurations may be used. In use the sensor may be used to determine air quality or as a fire detection sensor.
Patent GB-2393468-A (GB)
Title: Kick over tool for side pocket mandrel
Inventor: SCHRAUB JOHN
IPC: E21B23/03
Filed: 2003-09-26
Abstract: An apparatus is for manipulating an eccentrically located well bore device such as a gas lift valve. It comprises: a main body 102 attachable to a conveyance member; an arm hinged to the main body; a lock assembly 134, 158 for selectively retaining the arm in a locked position and releasing the arm from the locked position; a kick over assembly 110 for moving the arm to a kicked over position; and an adapter 106 connected to the lift arm 104, the adapter being connectable with a tool for latching onto the device. The kick over assembly comprises a kick member 162 operatively connected to the arm and a biasing member 164 having a first end connected to the arm and a second end connected to the kick member. The apparatus is triggered by finger latch 124 engaging against the end of an alignment slot. A catcher barrel 118 is connected to the main body.
Patent GB-2408971-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft using both turbojet and rocket propulsion
Inventor: HULMES PETER ANTONY
IPC: B64D27/16
Filed: 2003-11-05
Abstract: An aircraft utilises both turbojet and rocket propulsion. A variety of different forms of aircraft are disclosed.
Patent GB-2396387-A (GB)
Title: Air intake closure mechanism with lever and spring mechanism
Inventor: ENGEL HERBERT
IPC: F02C7/042
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: An air intake arrangement 1 for an air duct 20 of air-breathing engines, in particular ram jet and ram jet rocket engines. A closure shutter 10 acts to seal the opening of air duct 20, and has front region 11, and rear region 12. The front region 11 is attached to articulation point 25 of air duct 20 via spring 30, and rear region 12 is connected to air duct 20 by pivoting and displacing means 31, 32, 33. The rear region 12 is preferably guided by means 15 abutting member 34. Articulation point 31 is preferably displaceable via sliding carriage 50, whose position is fixedly releaseable by blocking device 80. Movement of the sliding carriage 50 to open the closure 10 simultaneously releases sal element 70 and hence opening duct 60 for directing away the boundary layer. A method is also claimed for assembling the air intake 1 outside of the air duct 20, prior to insertion therein.
Patent GB-2396321-A (GB)
Title: Machining centre/machine tool worktable assembly
Inventor: PASSOW LEWIS JOSEPH
IPC: B23Q1/58
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A worktable assembly for a machining centre/machine tool 1, comprises a base plate 6 adapted, in use, to be secured to a conventional machine table 5 or bed of a machining centre/machine tool; a pair of hardened and ground parallel rails 10, or round bars, attached to an upper surface 9 of the base plate 7; a worktable 11 provided on its underside 13 with blocks 12 incorporating bearings engaging, and adapted to run along, the rails or bars 10 and hence to be slidably supported from the base plate 6, and power means 14 to displace the worktable 11 along the rails 10 or bars.