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Patent GB-2347164-A (GB)
Title: Height adjustable door sealing assembly
Inventor: GALVIN PETER ANTHONY
IPC: E06B1/70
Filed: 2000-02-23
Abstract: The invention relates to a height adjustable sealing assembly 10 mounted to a door frame 12 in which a door 14 is mounted. The assembly 10 includes a lower bar 18 having at least one mounting aperture in which a mounting assembly 24 can be located, upper bar 20, spacing strip 22 and the mounting assembly 24. The upper bar 20 is engaged on the lower bar 18, and has a rubber seal 36 which abuts the bottom of the door 14, when the door is closed. The upper bar 20 is fixed to the lower bar 18 by the mounting assembly 24, which may include a tensioning screw 34. The position of the seal 36 relative to the door is adjusted by tightening or loosening the screw 34, which compresses or relaxes the strip 22. Thus the height of the seal 36 may be adjusted to obtain a good seal with the door 14. In a preferred embodiment a threshold 16 is fixed to the frame 12 and the lower bar 18 is mounted on the threshold with suitable screws.
Patent GB-2350564-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting mirror system for a cabinet
Inventor: GOODWIN DAVID MALCOLM
IPC: A47G1/04
Filed: 2000-05-30
Abstract: A bathroom cabinet 92 has at least one mirror system 90,94 each including a mirror 93,95 which forms a door 91 of the cabinet and is pivotally mounted on a support arm 97, itself pivoted to the cabinet. An edge 98 of each mirror is attached to a protrusion 99 which slides along a track 100 in the cabinet carcass as the door is opened whereby the external mirror surface 102 always faces the user. A fixed mirror may be located centrally of the two moving mirrors. One or more lights may be attached to a mirror or its support.
Patent GB-2367128-A (GB)
Title: Drinks dispenser with fluid resistance sensor
Inventor: RODGERS JOHN
IPC: G01N27/08
Filed: 2000-06-14
Abstract: Syrup from supply (12) passes through valve (16) past electrical resistance sensor (20). Two separated electrodes penetrate the pipe walls and a differential is applied across them. A steady fluid flow is measured as a constant resistance between the electrodes. If bubbles are present in the fluid indicating the fluid is running out, then the resistance monitored rises and an alarm may be given or valve (14) may be activated to provide syrup from second supply (10). The resistance of the syrup supply is monitored until it is substantially constant when a full satisfactory flow is established. A control circuit then adds a small value to that resistance to set a trigger value for switching supplies.
Patent GB-2364292-A (GB)
Title: Can for use as a pint glass
Inventor: PUTMAN MATTHEW
IPC: B65D17/28
Filed: 2000-06-28
Abstract: A drinks can (2) preferably of aluminium or transparent plastics material is shaped to simulate a pint glass and has a top removable by means of a perforated tear strip (1) to allow drinking of the contents. A conventional opening means (3) may also be provided.
Patent GB-2355066-A (GB)
Title: Beam angle adjuster for vehicle headlamps
Inventor: DEGUCHI HIROHISA
IPC: F21S8/10
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: A beam angle adjuster comprises a case 3, a shaft 17 moveable in a forward/rear direction by the rotation of a motor 26 and circuit 13, with at least one power supply terminal 15, located on an opposite side to motor 26 of a plane containing the shaft's axis. Circuitry 13 preferably comprises a printed circuit board and may have a slide-type variable resistor 14 coupled to shaft 17. Shaft 17 preferably is non-rotatable, has an adjusting screw (21, figure 1) located within it, a spherical tip and a worm wheel 23 connecting it to motor 26. Case 3 preferably has a pentagonal cross-section, front and rear halves (3, 4, figure 1) and terminals 15 preferably do not extend beyond its rear face.
Patent GB-2371161-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising a plurality of independent video signal generators
Inventor: HODGKISS DOUGLAS H
IPC: H04N5/073
Filed: 2001-01-12
Abstract: Apparatus for synchronising a plurality of independent video signal generators comprises a first input (12) for receiving field or frame synchronising signals from a first video signal generator, a second input (14) for receiving field or frame synchronising signals from a second video signal generator, a comparator (13) for comparing the phase of the first and second synchronisation signals, a master clock generator (1), a slave clock generator (4), the slave clock generator (4) having a frequency different from that of the master clock generator (1), means for applying the master clock signal to a first output (7) for application to the first video signal generator, means for applying the slave clock signal to a second output (9) for application to the second video signal generator, and means (5) for means for applying the master clock signal to the second output (9) in place of the slave clock signal when the synchronising signals from the first and second synchronising signals are in phase. A second comparator (3) is provided for comparing the phase of the master clock (1) and the slave clock (4) so that the operation of the means (5) for applying the master clock (1) to the second output (9) is dependent also on the master (1) and slave (4) clocks being in phase.
Patent GB-2359107-A (GB)
Title: Method for installing or removing an offshore structure
Inventor: DE WAARD ONNO LUDOLF
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 2001-02-05
Abstract: A method for removing an offshore structure 103 comprises detaching the structure from an underwater bed, connecting the structure to a hoisting mechanism 101 and hoisting it up, attaching the structure to a transport vessel 1 in such a manner that it can tilt about a horizontal axis and tilting the structure into a substantially horizontal position. The hoisting mechanism is mounted on a separate vessel 100 to the transport vessel. In a second embodiment the method is reversed for the installation of an offshore structure onto the underwater bed. The transport vessel may be provided with attachment means for connection to the structure in the form of at least one tiltable arm 16 able to support one side of the structure.
Patent GB-2360229-A (GB)
Title: Pressure sensitive adhesive sheets for application to semiconductor wafers
Inventor: MASUDA YASUSHI
IPC: C09J7/38
Filed: 2001-02-16
Abstract: A pressure sensitive adhesive sheet comprising a PVC and plasticiser base (50-200  m thick), on to which a vinyl ester copolymer and/or acrylic copolymer (Tg = 0-40{C) energy radiation curable pressure sensitive adhesive layer is superimposed (having an elastic modulus in the range of 4.0 x 10<SP>4</SP> - 5.0 x 10<SP>6</SP> Pa at 50{C before UV radiation exposure) is used for wafer sticking. The pressure sensitive adhesive sheet has an adhesive strength to mirror-finished stainless steel plating (1000 mN / 25mm before radiation exposure and 50-1000 mN / 25mm afterwards). The sheet arrangement as described, when attached to a semiconductor wafer, stabilises wafer vibration during dicing and thereby minimises wafer chipping.
Patent GB-2373361-A (GB)
Title: System and method of raising monies for charity via sms
Inventor: WATT ANDREW JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2001-03-15
Abstract: A system and method of raising monies for charitable organisations using the SMS service provided by mobile phone operators. Registered customers 100 will be charged a fee for entry into a fundraising event, a percentage of which will be donated to the charitable organisation of their choice 182. The system 180 will operate as a sweepstake whereby any winner of a fundraising event will receive a bonus prize in cash to encourage participation in future events. The result of a fundraising event is derived from an external event/activity where the operator has no control over outcome e.g. horse racing, lottery bonus ball, etc. instead of a mobile phone 101, a personal computer 102 can be used.
Patent GB-2379508-A (GB)
Title: Electrical measurement apparatus and method
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: G01V3/24
Filed: 2001-04-23
Abstract: The apparatus is used for measuring electrical characteristics of earth formations, in particular electrical resistance of rock surrounding a drilled bore hole. The apparatus includes an alternating voltage source (10), sensor element (6) and guard elements (8) and a detection circuit (20) having an op-amp operating in voltage follower mode with a measurement resistor (30) in the feedback loop. The detection circuit typically may include a plurality of sensor elements and switching means to switch the op-amp between each sensor. A measurement circuit adapted to measure current flow through the measurement resistor (30) is included which has an integrator circuit therein.
Patent GB-2361624-A (GB)
Title: Clothing
Inventor: CLARE DAVID
IPC: A41D27/08
Filed: 2001-04-25
Abstract: The article of clothing 2 comprises a number of LEDs attached thereto. The LEDs are arranged to convey a message 4 or display an image. Each LED 8 is attached to a battery or batteries 10. The LEDs are secured to the article of clothing using a hook and pile fastener. The LEDs may be displayed permanently or may be arranged to flash on and off intermittently under the control of a timer. In addition, the wearer of the garment 2 may be able to select or choose the message to be displayed on the garment.
Patent GB-2368638-A (GB)
Title: Optical fiber distortion measurement device
Inventor: UCHIYAMA HARUYOSHI
IPC: H01S3/00
Filed: 2001-06-12
Abstract: The output light from a light source 10 is incident upon an optical fiber to be measured via an optical directional coupler 11, an optical switch 12, an optical amplifier 13, and an optical directional coupler 14. Light from the optical directional coupler 11 is also incident upon a polarization controller 16. The output light from the polarization controller 16 and light returned from the optical fiber 15 are incident into an optical balance circuit 17, and these light are interfered. A fixed frequency, or alternatively a frequency which is varied, is output from a voltage control oscillator 18, according to a control signal from a DC voltage generation circuit 19 or from a saw tooth wave generation circuit 20. The output of the optical balance circuit 17 and the output of the voltage control oscillator 18 are mixed together by a mixer 26.
Patent GB-2366596-A (GB)
Title: Mounting slider onto zip simultaneously with formation of end stops
Inventor: TOMIC MLADOMIR
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2001-08-28
Abstract: A resealable container 10 has a zipper closure 20, with a slider 50 and ends stops 33 and 35. A number of the closures 20A, 20B are made as an extended strip - strips of closure profile are passed through apparatus which simultaneously mounts a slider 50 and forms the end stops 33 and 35, and optionally forms a notch 25.
Patent GB-2381270-A (GB)
Title: Regenerated cellulose fibres treated with metal ions
Inventor: JASCHINSKI THOMAS
IPC: D06M11/46
Filed: 2001-10-25
Abstract: Regenerated cellulose fibres, treated with metal ions, the metal being selected from transition metals of the groups 4 (Ti, Zr, Hf), 5 (V, Nb, Ta), 6 (Cr, Mo, W), 7 (Mn, Tc, Re), 8 (Fe, Ru, Os), 9 (Co, Rh, Ir), 10 (Ni, Pd, Pt), zinc or aluminium, respectively, or combinations thereof, preferably with zirconium or aluminium. The present invention also relates to a planar fibre-based product, in particular paper or non-woven such as tissues, that contain the metal ions-treated regenerated cellulose. This metal ion treatment confers a considerable increase in wet and/or dry strength in the planar fibre-based product. This improvement can be achieved without prior chemical modification of the fibres, <I>e.g.</I> by oxidation.
Patent GB-2371149-A (GB)
Title: Device for controlling an actuator in particular for a vehicle
Inventor: DAUVERGNE JEAN
IPC: B60R16/02
Filed: 2000-06-30
Abstract: The invention concerns a device for controlling actuators, comprising means for monitoring (1) the actuators (2) and a set of conductors (3, 9) connected to said monitoring means (1). The invention is characterised in that the device comprises a single physical support (5) for at least part of said monitoring means (1) and said conductors (3, 9). The invention also concerns a heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning device, in particular for a vehicle, comprising such a control device.
Patent GB-2374657-A (GB)
Title: Removable radiator guard panel
Inventor: SIMPSON LEIGH
IPC: F24D19/06
Filed: 2002-02-28
Abstract: A radiator guard has one or more panels 20, which is removable for cleaning and is secured to the body 10 by a locking mechanism 42 the lock being operated by a dedicated tool. The panel 20 includes a grille 24 and is retained in it's opening by rails 38 and lock 42 which engages second rail 40.
Patent GB-2372527-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for controlling fluid flow with sand control
Inventor: BIXENMAN PATRICK W
IPC: E21B43/14
Filed: 2000-10-17
Abstract: An apparatus for use in a wellbore (10) having a tubing (14) includes a flow control assembly (26) having at least one orifice (56) and a bore (50) capable of communicating with a bore of the tubing (14). The flow control assembly (26) includes at least one valve (70) adapted to control fluid flow through the at least one orifice (56) to the bore (50). The at least one valve (70) is adapted to be actuated between an open position, a closed position, and at least an intermediate position. A sand screen (42) and a flow path (47) defined inside the sand screen (42) are in fluid communication with the at least one orifice (56).
Patent GB-2380523-A (GB)
Title: Vacuum generator
Inventor: HILTEMANN ULRICH
IPC: F04C18/344
Filed: 2002-06-17
Abstract: A vacuum generator has a housing an outlet 12, which can be closed by a valve body, and at least one additional opening to the atmosphere which is permanently open. The additional opening may be in the form of a groove 14 which communicates with the outlet and which is open at least in part to the atmosphere or a through hole 16 close to the outlet opening. The vacuum generator may be a rotary vane pump. The purpose of the additional opening is to reduce the noise of the valve.
Patent GB-2376800-A (GB)
Title: Multipole electrical switching device with latch
Inventor: BOEDER FRANZ
IPC: H01H71/50
Filed: 2002-06-18
Abstract: A multipole switching device 2 with switch-position indication contains a multipole contact system 17 with a common interrupter shaft 16 and a latch 18. The latch 18 contains, between stationary side plates 19, a non-positively mounted actuating arm 28, a toggle-lever mechanism with a spring force storing device and a supporting lever (58, Fig. 3). The actuating arm 28 is provided with a rigid counter-stop 66, which after a tripping operation when contacts 34, 36 have not opened properly, comes up against a stop 32 of interrupter shaft 16 under the dynamic action of the spring force storing device.
Patent GB-2378221-A (GB)
Title: Zipper closure with rectangular protrusions
Inventor: VANDENHEUVEL GREG
IPC: A44B19/16
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A zipper closure having a first and second releasably interlocking closure profiles where a first sealing flange extends from the first closure profile, and a second sealing flange extends from the second closure profile. Two rectangular-shaped protrusions are on each of an exterior and interior side of the first sealing flange. A rectangular-shaped protrusion is on each of an exterior and interior side of the second sealing flange. The rectangular-shaped protrusions on each interior side of first and second sealing flange are constructed and arranged to mate with each other. A flexible, reclosable package and methods of manufacturing are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2390695-A (GB)
Title: A motorcycle wheel alignment gauge
Inventor: MOONEY KEVIN
IPC: G01B5/255
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A motorcycle wheel alignment tool comprises two gauge bars 1, each of which includes a pair of grommets 2 for locating a bar on the tyre of a wheel (see Fig. 2); means 3 for attaching the gauge bars 1 to the wheels (5, 6 in Fig. 2); and a pair of tracking lines 4 which are attachable to and extend between the two gauge bars 1. The alignment of the wheels 5, 6 is evaluated by measuring the distances (A, B, C, D in Fig. 3) of the rims of the wheels from the lines 4, and adjusting the rear wheel (6 in Fig. 2) until satisfactory alignment has been achieved.
Patent GB-2391748-A (GB)
Title: Improved Channelisation Code Management in CDMA.
Inventor: TRUELOVE STEPHEN
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2002-08-02
Abstract: CDMA mobile communications system and methods of soft and softer handoff. Each base station is split into three or more sector where at any moment a mobile terminal is in communication with a plurality of fixed transceivers belonging to the same base station, each base station terminal down-linking only a fraction of the total information signal to the mobile terminal. Disclosures include ways of increasing the spreading factor, reducing channelization code overheads and assigning Orthogonal Variable Spreading Factor (OVSF) codes.
Patent GB-2381613-A (GB)
Title: Search engine account monitoring
Inventor: CHEUNG DOMINIC DOUGH-MING
IPC: G06Q30/02
Filed: 2002-08-05
Abstract: A system and method of generating an ordered search list via a search engine by determining various account balances to determine where a search listing will appear, if at all, in a search results list. If a web site advertiser's account is below a threshold, the search listing associated with the advertiser will not appear in the search list. Various balances may be used. Some of the balances may be closer to real-time balances and others may be more accurate, for example by removing certain event charges that were later determined to be non-chargeable. By using and monitoring the various account balances, the search engine prevents over-delivery of advertising through search result listings and possible over-billing of the advertisers. The method may also include a Fraud Filter which can detect double or multiple clicks by a searcher as non-chargeable clicks.
Patent GB-2378565-A (GB)
Title: Plano-reciprocating electronic luminescent display device
Inventor: LIN CHING-SUI
IPC: G09F13/20
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a luminescent display device using luminescent body reciprocating motion in plane. The luminescent body can be aligned in single row or multiple row; equidistance row or not equidistance row. Luminescent body may timely light or die out when reciprocating motion in plane. Using visual residual phenomenon principle, the characters and image in reciprocating plane can be clearly reproduced. This invention is advantageous that the characters and image can be displayed by using little luminescent body, and not only reducing manufacture cost and time of hardware, but also lowering failure rate of display screen of luminescent body and improving lighting homogeneity of display screen of luminescent body, having considerable economic worth.
Patent GB-2380219-A (GB)
Title: Roll-up door panel
Inventor: STEVENS MARK
IPC: E06B3/48
Filed: 2002-09-26
Abstract: A door panel comprises metal external and internal sheets 10,11, insulated from each other by an insulating core 12. The internal sheet has a recess 21 to locate the barrel portion of a hinge 23, a side of the recess demonstrating an abutment portion 31. The internal sheet has a projecting nose (39, Fig 5) on an opposite edge of the panel, which projects towards the abutment portion of an adjacent panel. The recess 21 may comprise a lower portion 30 which extends in the direction of the external sheet before returning to form the abutment portion and internal sheet, doubling the thickness of the recess. The lower portion 30 preferably extends at an angle between 55 degrees to 42 degrees with respect to the inside face of the internal sheet, allowing a close fit at the joint when opening and closing, preventing entry of fingers. The joint between adjacent panels is preferably weather and air sealed, using an elastomeric sealant material 40.
Patent GB-2378551-A (GB)
Title: Form production system
Inventor: SMITH PETER THOMAS
IPC: G06F17/24
Filed: 2001-03-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to an on-line system for facilitating the production of forms, such as business cards, stationery, catalogues and generally any printed matter Relatively permanent material for the production of forms is stored as a form structure in a computing system repository. The system receives copy information input by a user and combines it with the form structure to produce a finished artwork which is transmitted to a printery.
Patent GB-2394401-A (GB)
Title: Storage rack for artists materials
Inventor: DAVIDSON JULIE
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2002-10-26
Abstract: A plurality of shelves 3, which may each include an integral drawer 10, is mounted on an upright shaft supported by a base 9. The shelves may be rotatable and/or vertically adjustable. The shaft may be in sections (1a,b,c Fig 4) so that the whole assembly can be easily dismantled. The device is for artists's media such as pastels, watercolours and paint tubes.
Patent GB-2406855-A (GB)
Title: Production of xylitol from a carbon source other than xylose and xylulose
Inventor: GROS H KAN
IPC: C07C31/18
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A process for the production of xylitol from a carbon source comprising conversion of the carbon source to a raw bioconversion product containing xylitol, optional chromatographic fractionationation of the raw bioconversion product to obtain a solution enriched in xylitol and crystallisation of the raw bioconversion product or the solution enriched in xylitol to obtain crystalline xylitol and a crystallisation run-off. The carbon source is other than xylose, xylulose, mixtures of xylose and xylulose and polymers and oligomers containing xylose or xylulose as major components. Preferably the carbon source is a six-carbon sugar, especially glucose.The conversion of the carbon source may be via the ribulose-5-phospate pathway, the xylitol-1-phosphate pathway or the arabitol pathway and may be carried out in the presence of xylitol phosphate dehydrogenase activity. The conversion may be carried out using a microbial host. The chromatographic fractionation may be carried out using a cationic exchange resin.
Patent GB-2398577-A (GB)
Title: Fabric softening composition
Inventor: LAING MARK
IPC: C11D3/384
Filed: 2003-02-22
Abstract: A composition comprising a cationic fabric conditioning agent, a water-soluble protein or derivative thereof, a thickener that is substantive to the fibres of a fabric, a fabric softening silicone and water. Preferably, the cationic fabric conditioning active is di-(tallow carboxyethyl) hydroxyethyl methyl ammonium X<-> and the water-soluble protein is selected from wheat, cotton, silk, keratin, collagen, elastin, casein and soya. The thickener is preferably a water-soluble polymer, more preferably a cationic carbohydrate, most preferably a guar gum. The silicone is preferably an aminosilicone or a methicone derivative and the balance of the composition is water. Most preferably, the composition additionally comprises a fatty compound as a co-softener. The composition has excellent fabric softening properties and also protects fabrics, especially wool from felting.