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Patent GB-2383522-A (GB)
Title: Method of applying curved leg elastics using curved pucks
Inventor: COENEN JOSEPH D
IPC: A61F13/15
Filed: 2001-07-20
Abstract: A method of applying curved leg elastics to absorbent garments involves stretching and wrapping an elastic ribbon about a curved side of a puck. A portion of the elastic ribbon is simultaneously folded onto a top surface of the puck. The puck is attached to a rotating device that rotates the puck into alignment with a substrate. The substrate is then bonded to the portion of the elastic ribbon in its stretched position on the puck, thereby forming a finished seam. The resulting absorbent garments have gasket-like leg openings with improved comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Patent GB-2399621-A (GB)
Title: Pump with a warning light for use on bicycle or like vehicle
Inventor: NAYLOR DENNIS
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2003-03-15
Abstract: A vehicle safety light device for use on bicycle, motorcycle or like vehicle, comprises: an elongate air pump 101 having a main length, wherein the pump comprises at least one electrically powered visual warning light 105, said pump thereby being configured, following releasable attachment to an operational position on a said vehicle, to provide a visual warning signal. The vehicle safety light may form part of a vehicle safety light system, wherein the system comprises the vehicle safety light and an attachment means configured to releasably attach the pump to a given vehicle.
Patent GB-2399947-A (GB)
Title: Imaging apparatus
Inventor: SALMON NEIL ANTHONY
IPC: G01S3/789
Filed: 2003-03-22
Abstract: A millimetre wave imaging apparatus (200) comprises a scanning mechanism 202, a reflector lens (210) and a receiver array (212). The scanning mechanism (202) comprises two wedge prisms (204, 205) which scan radiation incident upon them across the receiver array (212) in an elliptical pattern. This optical configuration is such that the pupil plane, defined by the scanning mechanism 202, is located optically at the centre of curvature of the focussing surface 214, which reduces coma and astigmatism optical aberrations.
Patent GB-2400301-A (GB)
Title: Protective helmet shell
Inventor: DAMPNEY IAN
IPC: A42C2/00
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A protective helmet shell 10 comprises at least two spaced apart depressions 12 and/or projections 12' on its external surface, which are used as locating points for a jig 28 during manufacture. Preferably there are at least three depressions/projections and they are spaced as far apart as possible. The depressions may be concave and the projections convex. Further depressions 14 may be provided to accommodate mountings 16 for use with a mask 20. The locating depressions or projections could also be used to hold a helmet accessory such as a visor structure (28, Fig 3). A method of manufacturing the helmet shell is also claimed.
Patent GB-2386257-A (GB)
Title: Build-in antenna for mobile communication terminal
Inventor: PENG HONGLI
IPC: H01Q5/378
Filed: 2001-12-07
Abstract: The present invention relates to a build-in antenna for mobile communication terminal. The antenna composed of: conductor element (101), constructed with printed circuit board, on said conductor element there is a metal-etched area ; antenna element (102), constructed with printed circuit board, said antenna element vertically connected with top of said conductor element and had ground pin and feed pin for connection with circuits inside said communication terminal ; antenna parasitic element (103), whose one end connected with said antenna element while another end was separated from antenna element in parallel. The antenna had small volume and could efficiently work on GSM/DCS band with middle gain and lower SAR.
Patent GB-2395015-A (GB)
Title: Combining nmr, density and dielectric measurements for determining downhole resevoir fluid properties
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A method for evaluating formation fluids includes measuring a nuclear magnetic resonance property related to a total volume of the formation fluids, measuring a dielectric property related to an electromagnetic wave travel time, measuring a bulk density, and solving a set of linear response equations representing a reservoir fluid model to determine fractional fluid volumes or porosity from the nuclear magnetic resonance property, the dielectric property, and the bulk density.
Patent GB-2404382-A (GB)
Title: Autoregulatory insect expression system
Inventor: ALPHEY LUKE
IPC: C12N15/85
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: An insect gene expression system comprising at least one gene to be expressed and at least one promoter therefor, wherein the product of the gene to be expressed serves as a positive transcriptional control factor for the promoter, and whereby the product or the expression of the product, is controllable. In a preferred embodiment the control factor is the tetracycline-repressible transcription activator (tTA), and the tetO operator is linked to the promoter. The construct may be used in selectivity such as reduced fitness, sex selectivity or developmental stage selectivity.
Patent GB-2405950-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optical device
Inventor: MASSA JOHN
IPC: H01S5/026
Filed: 2003-09-11
Abstract: An integrated optical device formed from quantum well material has a region 145 that comprises an intermixed quantum well material and thus has an absorption edge with a higher wavelength. The device comprises a laser integrated with an electro-absorption modulator or a detector. The intermixed region is produced as a result of impurities diffusing into the quantum well material during annealing.
Patent GB-2405777-A (GB)
Title: Spreading means for collapsible net
Inventor: MCFETRICH DENNIS
IPC: A01K77/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A spreading device 10 for an angling landing net (Fig 10,2), including first and second connectors 16,18 which are arranged to engage respective ends of first and second arms (Fig 10,4,6) of a frame (Fig 10,3) of the landing net (Fig 10,2) and are movable relatively from a spread position, in which the first and second arms are spaced apart to define the landing net frame , and a retracted position, in which the frame arms are positioned close to one another for storage, the spreading device including releasable locking means (Fig 5 46,60) which is arranged to lock the connectors 16,18 in the spread position but are releasable to permit the connectors to move to the retracted position. Transverse pin (Fig 5,46) extends through the upper end of the locking pin 60. Each connector may comprise a sleeve in which the end of a frame arm is insertable.
Patent GB-2408853-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector latching apparatus
Inventor: CHIANG SHU-MAN
IPC: H01R13/506
Filed: 2003-12-02
Abstract: An electrical connector latching apparatus comprises a supporting arm 31, a latching portion 32 formed at top portion of the supporting arm, an elastic arm 34 formed at lower portion of the supporting arm, a base arm 35 extending from the lower portion of the elastic arm and a free contact 351 extending vertically from the base arm. A smooth curved surface 321 forms at top portion of the latching portion and a fixed support portion 33 is formed at bottom portion of the latching portion. The smooth curved surface consists of at least two surfaces having different curvature, thereby the latching portion slides into a pivot hole of the mated connector neatly. The latching portion has an indentation-curved surface at its bottom to define the fixed support portion. An angle   r  between the fixed support portion and the supporting arm is a special angle such as between 93{ and 100{, so that the fixed support portion latches a mated connector firmly. Further the electrical connector contacts with the mated connector electrically and reliably.
Patent GB-2401277-A (GB)
Title: Construction of communication and/or information device keypad and display
Inventor: KIRBY CRAIG
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2003-12-22
Abstract: An information and/or communications device e.g. a mobile phone compromises a display 200, 300 and a data entry mechanism or keyboard 304, 204 located proximate to the display. In operation, the data entry mechanism 304, 204 is coupled to the device such that it overlaps a portion of the display 200, 300. In this manner, a reduced device length and/or volume device can be manufactured with substantially no, or minimal, reduction in the viewable display area or in the functionality of the keypad data entry mechanism. The mechanical design of the display and the data entry mechanism also provide significant strengthening to the mechanical structure of the device.
Patent GB-2398829-A (GB)
Title: Bi-directional espagnolette bolt
Inventor: FRANKLIN MARTIN CRAWLEY
IPC: E05C9/04
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: An espagnolette locking mechanism for use in locking a movable leaf into a surrounding fixed frame of a window or door comprises a drive transfer mechanism (3) for connection to a rotatable handle and adapted, in use, to convert rotary movement of the handle into simultaneous translatory movement of driving elements (8, 9) in each of two opposing substantially parallel directions. Primary and secondary drive transfer members (1,2) extend on both sides of the drive transfer mechanism (3) and are connected to the driving elements (8, 9). Locking pins (4) connected to both the primary and secondary drive transfer members (1,2) are arranged in pairs on both sides of the drive transfer mechanism (3) with one of each pair being connected to the primary drive transfer member (1) and the other of each pair being connected to the secondary drive transfer member (2), so that, in use, each pair of locking pins (4) are displaced towards and away from one another upon rotation of the handle to lock and unlock the leaf and frame. The drive transfer mechanism comprises a drive pinion (7) meshing with a rack forming part of or being connected to the primary drive transfer mechanism.
Patent GB-2393730-A (GB)
Title: Cationic polymerizable adhesive composition and anisotropically electroconductive adhesive composition
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI HIROAKI
IPC: C09J9/02
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A cationic polymerizable adhesive composition comprising a cationic polymerizable monomer selected from an epoxy monomer, a vinyl ether monomer and a mixture thereof, a cationic polymerization catalyst and a stabilizer, wherein the stabilizer is at least one acid amide represented by the following Formula (I) wherein R<1> is an alkyl group having from 1 to 30 carbon atoms or an alkenyl group containing one or two unsaturated bond(s) and having from 2 to 30 carbon atoms, and each R<2> is independently hydrogen or an alkyl group having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.
Patent GB-2403285-A (GB)
Title: A beer cooling assembly
Inventor: SMEE WILLIAM PATRICK
IPC: B67D1/08
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: A beer cooling assembly 1 for cooling beer delivered under pressure from beer casks through beer supply conduits to dispensing taps, comprises a tank 2 for a cooling liquid, the tank housing both the beer supply conduits and refrigeration coils 9 used for cooling the liquid in the tank. A column pump 5 is mounted in the tank 2 for the delivery of the cooling liquid to and from the tank. The pump 5 has an impeller chamber which also includes nozzles 48 for delivering jets of cooling liquid 60 throughout the tank to provide an even temperature distribution within the tank. The beer supply conduits in the tank are in the form of removable cassettes, with each conduit being coiled around itself.
Patent GB-2405604-A (GB)
Title: A method for reclaiming parts of a screen assembly and a method for making a screen assembly using the reclaimed parts
Inventor: WARD KERRY THOMAS
IPC: B09B5/00
Filed: 2003-05-08
Abstract: A method for reclaiming parts of a screen assembly for a vibratory separator, the screen assembly having a support apparatus and screening material secured thereto with securing material, the method comprising the step of applying heat to the securing material sufficient to degrade the securing material to facilitate separation of the supporting apparatus from the screening material. A method for making a screen assembly for a vibratory separator, the method comprising the steps of reclaiming a supporting apparatus from a predecessor screen assembly using the method of the invention, further comprising the step of connecting new screening material to the supporting apparatus.
Patent GB-2405136-A (GB)
Title: Construction machine with efficiency monitor
Inventor: MATSUDA MITSUNORI
IPC: F02D45/00
Filed: 2004-08-17
Abstract: To provide a construction machine capable of encouraging an operator to perform the driving and the operation for enhancing fuel efficiency. The construction machine includes information providing means 30 to notify the operator of the information such as the operation and/or an operational method or the like to enhance the fuel efficiency. The present construction machine provides the information by monitor display on a monitor screen 26 that is provided in an operator's cabin 11. When operating machine levers 19 and 20 are positioned at a neutral position, if an engine 40 has the idle revolution number not less than a predetermined time, the information providing means 30 provides the information such as the operation or the like to enhance the fuel efficiency. The information can be displayed verbally via voice.
Patent GB-2406032-A (GB)
Title: Animal handling apparatus with variable and releasable loop
Inventor: DRIVER MELVIN BRIAN
IPC: A01K15/00
Filed: 2004-09-17
Abstract: An animal handling apparatus including a hand holdable rod/pole 1 with a hand holdable end 3 and an axial bore for receiving a cable/lead 4 longer in length than that of the rod/pole 1 so as to be able to extend from each end of the rod/pole, a retaining element 24,27,28,29 located adjacent the other end of the rod/pole that is remote from the hand holdable end adapted for engagement with the free end 7,8 of that part of the cable/lead that extends from this other end so as to form said part into a closed animal engageable loop 40, a latching mechanism adjacent the hand holdable end 1 that allows control over the magnitude of the loop 40 , and means 32,33,35 manually operable from the hand holdable end 3 for enabling remote release of the cable/lead free end from the retaining element to open said loop.
Patent GB-2405105-A (GB)
Title: Systems of sport performance enhancement and marketing
Inventor: HESS KEITH E
IPC: A63B53/00
Filed: 2003-05-05
Abstract: Systems of affecting sports performance are disclosed that provide sensory stimulation and induce a response, such as a psychological or physiologic response, including performance enhancement through sports equipment configuration. Equipment configuration may include sensory stimulation configurations (10), such as color (20, 24), image, business designation, or other indicia, provided to sports equipment, potentially through paint processes, and may utilize color psychology to make color or other customized visual, psychological, or physiological dependent choices, creating indicia to produce consistent performance, a vehicle for self-expression, or brand awareness. Marketing systems are further disclosed incorporating indicia configured to sports equipment, such as golf clubs, serving as custom expressive indicia. Further, systems are disclosed that assist consumers in making configuration determinations and purchases employing any or all of the above elements.
Patent GB-2406340-A (GB)
Title: Fabric treatment article and corresponding method of using it
Inventor: RAGHAVACHARI RAJAN
IPC: C11D3/386
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A method of treating a textile fabric with the human hand by contacting the textile with a fabric treatment article designed to be held by the human hand in the presence of water, the article comprising a flexible porous housing, the housing containing at least a solid detergent composition within it and the porous flexible housing is coated on the inside with a bleach ingredient, an enzyme, a perfume, a fluorescer or mixtures thereof. The detergent composition is preferably a bar.
Patent GB-2411282-A (GB)
Title: Optical Disc Copy Protection
Inventor: BASILE CARMEN LAURA
IPC: G11B27/00
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: A copy protection scheme for optical discs, especially DVDs, is proposed. The scheme involves inclusion of at least one region of unreadable or subversive data, 74, within the content in the data area, 42, of an optical disc. Access to the unreadable or subversive region is prevented during normal playback of the disc, but the region is accessed during an attempt to make an unauthorized copy, particularly if a sector by sector or file by file approach is used. For a DVD, the subversive data may be incorporated within video objects (VOBs, 50) and/or may be in gaps, 49, between files in the DVD_Video zone. It is arranged that there are no navigable paths to the regions of subversive data. The unreadable or subversive data may comprise data patterns chosen to cause digital sum value (DSV) problems, incorrect control data, incorrect error correcting codes, mistimed waveform transitions or mechanically or physically damaged bits or sectors. Buffering data, 76, which is correct and non-subversive, may be included to ensure a device does not inadvertently encounter the subversive data during playback. This is particularly relevant to players employing read ahead technology. The buffering data may comprise sectors of zeroes. The copy protection scheme is intended to provide copy protection whilst maintaining compatibility with a broad range of playback devices.
Patent GB-2426176-A (GB)
Title: A dog harness for use with a lead fastened to the harness by both ends
Inventor: MANNS RACHAEL PETRA
IPC: A01K27/00
Filed: 2005-05-21
Abstract: A dog harness 1 comprising a neck strap 10 and a barrel strap 20 which are connected by a chest strap 30 and a spine strap 40. The harness supports a number of attachments rings including one 41 at the junction of the spine and the barrel straps, and another 13 adjacent to the connection between the chest strap and the neck strap. The harness is intended to be used with a double ended lead which may be secured to two attachment rings providing two points of contact to control the dog. Other rings 23A and 23B for attachment of the lead are provided either side of the animal on the barrel strap, while extra rings 42 and 43 are secured along the spine strap. Neck, barrel and chest straps are adjustable in length to allow the harness to be fitted to different size dogs. For ease of fitting the harness is provided with releasable catches 22A and 22B either side of the spine trap.
Patent GB-2424973-A (GB)
Title: A method and apparstus to track demand partners in a pay-per-call performance based advertising system
Inventor: WONG DARIC
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-04-07
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method and apparatus to track demand partners in a pay-per call performance based advertising system. In one embodiment, the method and apparatus include assigning at least one telephonic reference to an advertiser, the reference is to be included in an advertisement on a media channel of a demand partner. The advertiser is assessed a charge based at least in part on telephonic connections to the advertiser via the telephonic reference. The demand partner tracked with a predefined tracking model based at least in part on activity related to the telephonic reference.
Patent GB-2427179-A (GB)
Title: Motion arrangement for simulator
Inventor: GLOVER ANTHONY RICHARD
IPC: G09B9/04
Filed: 2005-06-15
Abstract: The present invention provides a motion arrangement for applying forces to a body in two degrees of freedom while permitting the body to move in six degrees of freedom. The arrangement typically comprises two actuators 5 for providing horizontal forces on respective arms 20 which are linked to a helmet 9 of a user. The forces may act upon the centre of gravity of the body which comprises the helmet 9 and the head of the user. This may simulate the forces on the head of a motor racing driver. Positional sensing may be provided so that the position of the helmet 9 may be compensated for.
Patent GB-2415037-A (GB)
Title: Work site monitoring
Inventor: WISE BRIAN PETER
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-01-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving safety at a work site are disclosed. A digital camera is used to take a first image of a portion of a work site subsequent to work being carried out at that work site. At least one parameter of the image is compared with a corresponding parameter from a second predetermined image and responsive to that comparison a decision is taken whether potentially unsafe work has been carried out at the work site.
Patent GB-2412921-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of and composition of a feedstock usable for the preparation of lower olefins
Inventor: SASOL TECHNOLOGY PROPRIETARY L
IPC: C07C/
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: The invention provides a process for the preparation of lower olefins by a thermal cracking process, a process for the preparation of a synthetic hydrocarbon feedstock for such a process, and a composition of high performance feedstock usable in said process.
Patent GB-2415795-A (GB)
Title: Integrated optimization and control using modular model predictive controller
Inventor: ATTARWALA FAKHRUDDIN T
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: A modular formulation of model predictive controller is proposed by this invention (400). The modular formulation offers a robust model predictive controller with unified method of tuning. Explicit use of material and energy balance provides stable and robust performance (412). Use of economic based tuning offers a unified tuning method (411). The unified tuning method establishes consistency of control actions resulting from the steady state optimization and the dynamic control (400). Further, a method for formulating and tuning integrated optimization and control using multiple modular model predictive controllers is presented in this invention (100). The method incorporates a direct and explicit method of integration of a number of modular model predictive controllers. The integration of the modular controllers is achieved seamlessly without requiring any further tuning adjustments (200). The resulting integrated system of multiple modular predictive controllers performs robustly, permitting each of the modular model predictive controllers to perform its role in the context of the state of operation of rest of the system. The proposed integration can be made to include lower level modular controllers or at same level controllers or both (300).
Patent GB-2430102-A (GB)
Title: Picture loss detection by comparison of plural correlation measures
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: H04N5/14
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a image analysis for picture loss detection in fields or frames in video or film content. The invention makes use of different correlation characteristics of picture images and non-picture images in order to detect picture loss. In the method of the invention a measure of self correlation A of a plurality of image data samples, and a measure of the correlation B of the plurality of image data samples with a mean value 128 are determined and a positive detection is based on a comparison between the two correlation measures. The image data samples may be taken from within the same image frame or from different frames.