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Patent GB-2378476-A (GB)
Title: Method for assembling doorframe with door
Inventor: LAMBERT ALFRED
IPC: B27M3/18
Filed: 2001-08-11
Abstract: A method for assembling a timber doorframe, consisting of a main frame and a liner frame, using a worktable 51. After assembly, the main frame is positioned against one side of an opening, and the liner frame is positioned against the other side, with the liner frame engaging a groove in the main frame to form an adjustable co-operation between the two frame to form the full doorframe. The liner frame and main frame include a lintel, architraves and opposed jambs. A door is supported on one side of the main frame. The work table consists of a movable jamb fence 56 and a moveable door saddle fence 58, together with a fixed lintel fence 57. The various components of the main frame and liner frame can be mounted in the worktable, and the frame is mechanically brought together by adjusting the movable fences to exert pressure on the components. The doorframe and door can be pre-assembled off-site to save installation time.
Patent GB-2379163-A (GB)
Title: Swimming pool cover
Inventor: BORRILL MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: E04H4/10
Filed: 2001-08-31
Abstract: An inflatable swimming pool cover which when inflated by an air-pump unrolls over the pool to form an air-tight envelope 4 that floats on the water. The top layer of the cover overlaps the pool edges 6 and is secured permanently along one edge of the pool and by either spring or elastic ties 7 to deck anchors on the remaining pool edges. The convex surface of the cover allows water and debris to fall away from the pool onto the deck, the bottom layer of the cover snugly fits the side of the pool, preventing contamination of the water. The cover prevents a person from falling in and insulates the water in the pool. The cover may be stored by rotating bar 9 to roll up the cover into the housing 3 which may also be used as a bench. When the pool is not in use the cover may be adapted into a play facility by fixing an inflatable ring to the perimeter of the cover (8, Fig 4).
Patent GB-2380378-A (GB)
Title: A method of sending data files, e.g. audio files
Inventor: BROWN BARRY ALLAN THOMAS
IPC: H04H60/80
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The invention provides means for a first user to compile a music playlist 20 featuring a plurality of digital audio tracks (e.g. popular songs) and to send it 23 to a second user, potentially for a fee. The digital audio tracks may be sent with the playlist, or alternatively the playlist may just contain keys which can then be used 25,27 to obtain the tracks from a server 22, e.g. a webserver. Restricted playback of the tracks may be specified, such that each track may only be listened to a limited number of times, or for a limited duration. Alternatively only a trial portion of each song is sent to the recipient. By charging a fee, royalty payments to copyright owners can be made. Peer-to-peer transfer of data files is also described, with the data being sent via a network having a server configured to record details of the digital data files being sent and to bill a user accordingly. As a further alternative, a compilation of audio tracks, sourced from the first user's computer or a server, may be written to a portable music storage device (e.g. a compact disc or an audio cassette) which is then sent to the second user, optionally together with a custom-printed inlay.
Patent GB-2377248-A (GB)
Title: Toe board support
Inventor: CORNISH JOHN ROBERT EARL
IPC: E04G7/28
Filed: 2001-11-28
Abstract: A scaffolding component for supporting the end of one or more scaffolding toe-boards <B>8a</B>. The scaffolding component has at least one toe-board receiving slot <B>31</B>, and each slot <B>31</B> is defined by a base wall and two side walls <B>19, 26,</B> which project orthogonally from the base wall. One side wall extends from the base wall by a greater distance than the other, for easy location of toe-board <B>8a</B> into the slot <B>31</B>. The side walls <B>19, 26</B> of the slots may be parallel, and the shorter, forwardly facing side wall may be chamfered, for ease of location of a toe-board <B>8a</B> into the device. The preferred scaffolding component incorporates locating means configured to engage scaffolding standards <B>33</B>, scaffolding transoms <B>34</B>, and scaffolding decking <B>35</B>. The engaging means are preferably snap-fitting arcuate clips.
Patent GB-2374693-A (GB)
Title: Reconfigurable memory connection system
Inventor: PEREGO RICHARD E
IPC: H05K1/14
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: Described herein is a point-to-point memory communications architecture, having a point-to-point signal line set associated with each of a plurality of connectors or module positions. When the system is fully populated, there is a one-to-one correspondence between signal line sets and memory modules. In systems that are not fully populated, the system is configurable to use a plurality of the signal line sets for a single memory module.
Patent GB-2378289-A (GB)
Title: On-line retailing
Inventor: GNAGNATTI GIULLANA
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2002-03-28
Abstract: The present invention provides integration between Internet or other online retail shopping services and manufacturer's information. In particular, manufacturer's information relating to products can be accessed by users, the information having associated links to a retail service, which links function to transfer details of a selected product to the retail service, typically for purchase or for comparison with other products. This may be achieved by the retail service maintaining a copy or mirror of one or more manufacturer's web-sites such that the manufacturer's have control over the information presented there, while also adding links to the retail service itself. The retail service may provide links to such "showroom" pages enabling easy navigation around the entire environment.
Patent GB-2375635-A (GB)
Title: a method for updating a fine geologic model
Inventor: ROGGERO FREDERIC
IPC: G01V11/00
Filed: 2002-04-15
Abstract: A method intended for direct updating, by dynamic production data, of a fine geologic model representative of the distribution, in a reservoir, of a physical quantity characteristic of the subsoil structure. The method is based on the coupling of inversion and upscaling techniques allowing to optimize petrophysical parameters of a rougher simulation model resulting from the fine geologic model. It comprises direct parameterization of the fine geologic model, upscaling being only a means of obtaining rapidly an approximation of the simulation results and of their derivatives in relation to the parameterization of the fine geologic model.
Patent GB-2389318-A (GB)
Title: A mountain board steering system
Inventor: GODFREY CLIVE JOHN
IPC: A63C17/01
Filed: 2002-06-06
Abstract: A steering system for a mountain board comprises an axle F connecting two front wheels. In the centre of the axle is a housing (E Fig 1) containing compression rubbers H held in place by an end cap J. A slot in the end cap enables the axle to move in a vertical plane. The housing is attached to a swinging arm B. The angle through which the steering bar may turn is controlled by a linkage D, which is adjustable. The housing also acts as a shock absorber.
Patent GB-2390408-A (GB)
Title: Screw and driver
Inventor: WALKER ERIC
IPC: F16B23/00
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A screw (10) has a threaded shank (12) and a head (14). The head has a recess (18) that comprises three lobes (18a,b,c). Each lobe is separated by a curved drive flange (20a,b,c,). A driver has a drive tip that fits the recess of the screw.
Patent GB-2383423-A (GB)
Title: Tabular grain silver halide emulsion with uniform epitaxial deposition.
Inventor: ROYSTER TOMMIE L JR
IPC: G03C1/09
Filed: 2002-11-01
Abstract: A process of sensitizing a tabular grain emulsion containing the steps of <SL> <LI>(i) providing a tabular grain host emulsion comprised of a dispersing medium and silver halide grains including tabular grains having  111  major faces and an aspect ratio of at least 2, which contain greater than 50 mole percent bromide, based on silver, and which account for greater than 50 percent of total grain projected area; <LI>(ii) adding a thiosulfonate compound of the following Formula I at the surface of the tabular grains of the host emulsion:<BR> <BR> Z<SP>1</SP>SO 2 SZ<SP>2</SP>```(I)<BR> <BR> where Z<SP>1</SP> represents is a substituted or unsubsituted aliphatic, aromatic, or heterocyclic group, and Z<SP>2</SP> represents a substituted or unsubsituted aliphatic, aromatic, or heterocyclic group, or a monovalent metal or organic cation, where Z<SP>1</SP> and Z<SP>2</SP> may combine together to form a ring structure or either of Z<SP>1</SP> or Z<SP>2</SP> may comprise a polymeric backbone wherein the thiosulfonate group may be repeated; and <LI>(iii) adding silver and halide ions, where the halide ions include at least chloride ions, to the tabular grain host emulsion in an amount of from 0.5-7 mole percent based on total silver of the tabular grain host emulsion to precipitate silver halide protrusions forming epitaxial junctions with up to 50 percent of the surface area of the tabular grains essentially at only the corners of the tabular grains, the protrusions having an isomorphic face centered cubic crystal structure and including at least a 10 mole percent higher chloride ion concentration than the host tabular grains. </SL>
Patent GB-2384868-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for monitoring a microcomputer for an onboard electronic control device
Inventor: TAKAHASHI SEIJI
IPC: G05B9/02
Filed: 2002-11-13
Abstract: A monitoring method and circuit is provided in which the detection of a failure or runaway of a microcomputer for an onboard control devices. A program for generating data sequence signals D 1  (0, 1, 2 ... 6, 7) and timing signals T 1  is provided in the microcomputer to be monitored. When they are received by the monitoring circuit, the data sequence signals D 2  are generated in a counter. Simultaneously, it is checked whether the timing signals T 1  coincide with the timing signals T 2  in a counter to detect abnormality. If abnormality is detected in either of the circuits, the determining circuit determines that the microcomputer is abnormal.
Patent GB-2385992-A (GB)
Title: Antenna installation structure
Inventor: KOMIYAMA TAKEHIKO
IPC: H01Q1/20
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: For use with an antenna unit included in an antenna built-in type information terminal, the present invention provides an antenna unit structure that makes it possible to hold and assemble an antenna unit and to disassemble an antenna unit. The antenna unit 1 structure comprises a coiled spring 6 and a pin terminal 5 that is moved by the elasticity of the coiled spring 6 included in a power feeder 4. The antenna unit 1 is fixed by latch hooks 2 provided on the antenna unit 1 and by a fixing pawl 9, a plurality of vibration preventing ribs 10, and a concave portion 11 in an antenna installation part 8 provided in a main body 7.
Patent GB-2388735-A (GB)
Title: Image capture device with cold cathode tube lamp
Inventor: MORIYA YOSHINOBU
IPC: F21S6/00
Filed: 2003-04-24
Abstract: An image pickup device, in the form of a desktop document scanner 1, comprises an imaging unit 3 for scanning an object, eg document 2. It also comprises a light source 4 such as a circular cold cathode tube arranged to surround an image detector in the imaging unit 3; the cold cathode light source is arranged such that its illumination direction is substantially coincident with the imaging or shooting direction of the image sensor. The imaging device may further comprise an auxiliary or secondary light source 5, also having a cold cathode lamp, that may be arranged to be rotated within support arm 6 of the apparatus - Figures 6A - 6C. As shown in Figure 4, imaging unit comprises imaging lens assembly 13 surrounded by lamp(s) 4 having reflectors 7 and light diffusing or scattering sheets 8.
Patent GB-2401564-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal separation apparatus and rotor
Inventor: SAMWAYS ANDREW LEONARD
IPC: B04B5/00
Filed: 2003-05-15
Abstract: A centrifugal separation rotor (130, Fig 1), for apparatus 110 that removes contaminants from a pumped liquid such as engine lubricant by rotating it about axis 124 at high speed, comprises a separation and containment vessel 132 having impervious side wall 134 spaced from the rotation axis and at least one end wall 138 open at 142 permit liquid to leave the vessel as fast as it can enter, so that a zone 140 is defined adjacent side wall 134 that holds a volume of liquid much less than the whole volume encompassed by the vessel walls and filled in conventional high speed separators. Lower inertia and reduced pressure gradients in the liquid permits it to be spaced further from the axis than is conventional, with improved separation efficiency. Liquid is supplied to an inlet region 151 defined by a tapered divider wall 152 surrounding the axis, one smaller diameter end 1521 receiving liquid to be cleaned at the other, larger diameter end 1522 forming one or more transfer passages 156 from which the liquid is flung centrifugally to the separation zone 140. The divider wall surface 162 is interrupted by a set of upstanding vanes 181i which extend along it and around the axle as a helix of such pitch as to form both collector vanes to guide liquid entering between the rotating vanes towards the transfer passage and impellar motor vanes to receive one or more jets of liquid impinging thereon at a glancing angle to drive the rotor before being guided along the inlet zone. Discharged liquid guide means (fig 2, 190) are also provided, to inhibit contact between liquid discharged from the rotor vessel 132 by way of the outlet passage means 142, and the external surface of the rotor vessel radially outward of the discharged liquid guide.
Patent GB-2390465-A (GB)
Title: A device to prevent collision between the trains and the like transportation system
Inventor: RAJARAM BOJJI
IPC: B61L23/34
Filed: 2002-04-05
Abstract: An anti-collision device for trains and the like transportation system comprising of a microprocessor based command and control unit (CCU), a Global positioning system (GPS) with satellite signal receiver antenna, a crew interface of desired capacity/range with directional antenna, an I/O sub-system, a braking signal unit linked with braking mechanism for locomotive speed control, a message display unit having audio and/or visual display means and a power supply system, preferably consisting of a battery and power converter, all units and systems functionally interconnected.
Patent GB-2404711-A (GB)
Title: Panel connector
Inventor: CHUDLEY PAUL
IPC: B32B17/10
Filed: 2003-08-02
Abstract: A panel sheet connector, particularly for fixing sheets of glazing to create an internal wall within a building, comprises first and second lock members 14, 18 attached to first and second panel sheets 15, 20 respectively. The lock members have opposed lock formations 44, 45 and are held in engagement by a pair of clamping means 24. Each clamping means preferably comprises a pair of clamp jaws 26, 28 and a clamping member 29 acting to retain the clamping jaws in a closed position. Intumescent material 80 is provided between at least one locking member and the edge of the panel. Under fire conditions, heat is conducted by the lock member to the intumescent material which expands to form a foamed mass which urges the lock members into abutment to maintain them in their locked position irrespective of the structural integrity of the clamp jaws.
Patent GB-2405080-A (GB)
Title: Curtain tab support member
Inventor: DUTFIELD JACKIE
IPC: A47H15/04
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A curtain tab support member 1 is formed of a stiffly resilient strip of material such as plastic and more preferably is formed of high density polyethylene. The support member is positioned between the tab of a curtain and a pole along which the curtain is intended to slide. The strip is formed into a U-shape having a diameter 7 suitable for cooperation with a given pole thickness and has prongs 5 extending away from the curved portion. An adhesive patch may be affixed to the top inflection part 2 of the strip for securing a curtain tab to the strip. Alternatively a clip (4, fig 3) may be affixed to the strip for securing the curtain tab. A low frictional force between the inner wall 14 of the strip and the pole enables the curtain to slide more easily.
Patent GB-2390865-A (GB)
Title: Process for reducing the production of water in oil wells
Inventor: CHIAPPA LUISA
IPC: C09K8/575
Filed: 2002-05-13
Abstract: A process is described for reducing the production of water in oil wells with temperatures of up to (90{C), which comprises the injection in the formation around the well of an aqueous solution of one or more polymers selected from those having general formula (I) wherein: n ranges from (0.40) to (0.70), preferably from (0.5) to (0.65); m ranges from (0.15) to (0.65), preferably from (0.3) to (0.5); p ranges from (0.02) to (0.20), preferably from (0.05) to (0.10); n+m+p=1; x1 is selected from H and CH3; R1, R2 the same or different, are selected from C1-C10 monofunctional hydrocarbyl groups.
Patent GB-2410193-A (GB)
Title: Flexible stretcher sheet
Inventor: YATES TERENCE
IPC: A61G7/10
Filed: 2004-01-24
Abstract: A retrieval sheet for use in retrieval of casualtier or loads, comprises a sheet 10 of woven polyamide fabric, with a turned over portion 11, and straps 12 attached to the portion 11 to act as anchoring straps, and further straps 14 are attached to the underside of sheet 10 by fasteners are used to pull the sheet along the ground thus deploying it beneath a body. The straps 14 may be arranged as cooperating with corresponding fasteners below the sheet 10 in a rectilinear arrangement, or in a divergent pattern, to also draw the sheet outwards for width-wise deployment.
Patent GB-2410902-A (GB)
Title: Offset tip dental elevator/luxator
Inventor: KHAN-SULLMAN RUSSELL
IPC: A61C3/14
Filed: 2004-02-14
Abstract: An Offset Tip Dental Elevator 1 comprising a handle 5, an active elevating component 2 (with a tip end and a rear end), a rigid connecting element 4 interconnecting the handle and the elevating component, with a bend 3 (having an inner curve and an outer curve) incorporated at the elevating component rear-end/rigid connection component junction point, wherein the handle and rigid connection element share the same longitudinal axis, the rear-end of the elevating component, the bend, connection element and handle all exist in the same plane, the longitudinal axis of the elevating component is different from the longitudinal axis of the handle-connection arrangement, and where the plane of the active elevating edge/surface(s) exist at an angle (preferably but not exclusively of 90 degrees) to the plane in which the bend-connection-handle arrangement exists. The elevating edge may be provided as a luxating component.
Patent GB-2410181-A (GB)
Title: A container for a golfing trolley
Inventor: MATTS HELEN
IPC: A63B55/60
Filed: 2004-04-24
Abstract: A container for a golf trolley comprises a rigid moulded rubber base (2) and a flexible top section (1). The container is water proof, durable and washable, and the flexible top section (1) has a drawstring permitting closure. Upon introducing a golfing trolley to the container, the water and/ or mud associated with the trolley is trapped within. It is intended that the container be introduced into the boot of the car, so as to prevent the car from becoming soiled with the water and/ or mud associated with the trolley.
Patent GB-2402864-A (GB)
Title: Fast -food preparation of pasta or rice meals
Inventor: ALLCHURCH TOM
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: Meals comprising pasta or rice and a sauce are prepared by either (a) heating together for less than two minutes in a preheated container, or (b) heating the sauce to a high temperature and adding the pasta or rice such that heat is transferred to the pasta or rice.
Patent GB-2399734-A (GB)
Title: Garments for heating or cooling body parts
Inventor: RUCKMAN JI-YOUNG EA
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 2003-01-20
Abstract: There is disclosed a garment (1) for heating or cooling a body part of a wearer, in which the garment is fabricated from a multiple layer material (20) which extends over an area corresponding substantially to the entire surface area of a body part of the wearer, and wherein the multiple layer material comprises: an innermost layer (22) formed from a wicking material; a cooling or heating layer (24) comprising a phase changing material which has the ability to maintain its temperature against a temperature gradient over a period of time; and an outermost shell layer (28) formed from a material having a low thermal conductivity.
Patent GB-2417407-A (GB)
Title: Equine anti-cast stable bank
Inventor: PRIEST JAMES
IPC: A01K1/035
Filed: 2004-08-26
Abstract: An equine anti-cast stable bank for fixing to the base of a stable wall at the point where it meets the floor. The device, which comprises sectional pieces with a right angled cross section, forms a bevelled cushion around the base of the perimeter walls. It prevents a cast horse from becoming trapped against the wall thus enabling it to get up. The lower rear corner edge of these sectional pieces is chamfered to allow for a better fit up against uneven walls. Pre-made corner pieces may be incorporated into the system. The sloping surface which in use faces away from the wall, has a small lip incorporated into it to receive the edge of a continuous rubber mat which is laid along the bank to increase stability and add protection. The mat also helps to weigh down the sections which are tied together.
Patent GB-2407565-A (GB)
Title: Mobile picker, storage structure and storage system
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: A mobile picker <B>20</B> for selecting an item from a storage unit having a plurality of location <B>3</B>, each location <B>3</B> storing an item to be selected, the mobile picker <B>20</B> being capable of movement along a guide <B>9</B> associated with the storage unit. The picker <B>20</B> comprises an onboard motor <B>39</B>, power supply and control unit <B>37</B>, the motor <B>3</B>9 driving the mobile picker <B>20</B> and being powered by the power supply and controlled by the control unit <B>37</B>; a picking tool <B>22</B> operable to select an item from a storage location <B>3</B> in the storage unit; and a position detector for detecting the presence of a position indicator <B>12</B> associated with the storage unit, wherein the mobile picker <B>20</B> is operable to determine the position of the mobile picker <B>20</B> from information derived by the position detector. The mobile picker <B>20</B> may have an actuator operable on contact with a further mobile picker to isolate at least one electrical component of the further mobile picker. Also disclosed is a storage structure comprising at least one storage unit having a plurality of locations, each location for storing an item to be selected by a mobile picker, at least one guide associated with the storage unit and a plurality of position indicators spaced from one another and disposed on the at least one guide. Also a storage system comprising a storage unit as previously described and a mobile picker. The storage system may contain items such as tape cartridge, CD or DVD.