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Patent GB-2374587-A (GB)
Title: Bottle drip absorber
Inventor: LONG GILES
IPC: B65D23/06
Filed: 2002-03-09
Abstract: An absorbent sleeve 1 with a smaller opening 4 at one end than at the other end. The sleeve 1 may fit over the neck of a bottle 5, such as a wine bottle 5, and may be made of lightweight absorbent material. The sleeve 1 may be provided by a single triangular sheet of material that can be folded, which forms two protrusions 2, a larger top opening 4 and a smaller tail opening 3. The back area of the sleeve may have printed graphics or text.
Patent GB-2389765-A (GB)
Title: Electric immersion heater with a microwave heat source and a susceptor
Inventor: TIBBS DAVID ARTHUR
IPC: H05B6/78
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: Electric microwave immersion heater comprises a microwave unit of appropriate output for the application and microwave heatable substance encapsulated in a water proof container. The heat exchanger unit, incorporates an expansion chamber and may have various lengths and outputs for the chosen application. A water temperature thermostat, overheat safety thermostat and a British Standard pipe thread mounting with sealing washer may be provided. An electrical input cable, connects the heater to a suitable electric supply.
Patent GB-2379615-A (GB)
Title: System for awarding a jackpot prize which exceeds the normally available prize
Inventor: SHORT KEVIN
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2002-07-19
Abstract: A prize awarding system comprises a network of gaming machines linked to a server, the server being capable of <SL> <LI>(i) registering each game played on the machines, <LI>(ii) recognising the achievement of a major win on any of the machines, and <LI>(iii) determining a jackpot prize for that win related to the total number of games played on the machines since the last major win. </SL> The jackpot may be funded from a proportion of the playing fees. The jackpot fund may accumulate indefinitely. Alternatively, the fund may accumulate to a maximum, with contributions being made to a reserve fund either when or before the maximum is reached, the contributions being made to the reserve fund either at the same or a different rate to those made to the jackpot fund, and at least part of the reserve fund may be transferred to the jackpot fund when a jackpot is won. The jackpot fund may have a base value, which may be equal to or greater than the award made by a stand-alone machine. The system may include several jackpot funds maintained at different levels or incremented at different rates, which may be arranged hierarchically so that only the lowest jackpot fund is exhausted when the lowest award is taken, with higher and lower jackpot funds being exhausted when a higher award is taken.
Patent GB-2381625-A (GB)
Title: Digital data protection arrangement
Inventor: SAFA JOHN ARAM
IPC: G06F21/12
Filed: 2001-07-13
Abstract: When software is initially loaded to RAM (20), an engine (30A) is installed at the beginning of an otherwise empty area of RAM (20). When the protected application is called, the engine first creates a series of steps (Fig. 3D), including a CALL command to a protection block (38). On reaching the call (36), the protection block (38) is executed, to complete various security checks. If these are successful, step (2) is created and written over the call (36) so that execution of steps (2) and (3) can continue as normal. Consequently, the protected software (steps 1, 2 and 3) is not exposed to scrutiny unless the security checks have successfully been completed.
Patent GB-2392350-A (GB)
Title: Calculating a power ratio between a pilot channel and an associated traffic channel in a mobile communication system
Inventor: KIM HUN-KEE
IPC: H04B17/309
Filed: 2003-07-28
Abstract: A channel estimator generates a first signal from the pilot signal. The first signal is used to channel-compensate the traffic channel signal, generating a second signal. Absolute values of the symbols constituting the derived, the absolute values in a predetermined length of signal ordered, and an average value calculated from the absolute values. The square of the absolute value of the second signal is calculated and the power ratio derived as the ratio of the average value to the squared value.
Patent GB-2405258-A (GB)
Title: Periodic current blocking structure
Inventor: TAN PEH WEI
IPC: H01S5/12
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A gain and index complex coupled DFB laser comprises a periodic arrangement of high band gap semiconductor material 33 surrounded low band gap semiconductor material 32 which provides a periodic current blocking structure.
Patent GB-2407899-A (GB)
Title: Using radio frequency tags on products for tracking and repair
Inventor: MILTON PETER GEORGE
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-11-07
Abstract: Radio frequency tags 10 are attached to machines 4 (eg domestic machines, eg washing machines) before being sold. Information is read from the tags and stored on a database. The tags 10 are then subsequently read by portable readers 36 used by service engineers. The reader can access stored information and obtain and display information regarding stock control, servicing and repair of the machine.
Patent GB-2403430-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable exercise apparatus
Inventor: HENDERSON ALASDAIR DAVID
IPC: A63B23/12
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: The adjustable exercise apparatus for use in performing exercises using at least part of the user's bodyweight as a resisting force, comprises a support structure of two support frames 12, 13, base means 18, 21, and cross member 26. Elongate handle means 34, 54 are releasably secured to the support structure and can moved between a plurality of predetermined positions. Lower body support means 46, is suspended from the support structure and may be raised and lowered between and secured in a plurality of positions via the suspending means 39, 44 and securing means 36, 35. The apparatus further comprises a rigid board 15 and additional detachable handle and body support means. An embodiment of the apparatus may be adjusted between erected and collapsed configurations.
Patent GB-2411908-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated toilet seat
Inventor: WILSON BARRY JOHN
IPC: A47K13/30
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: A toilet seat that illuminates when the lid is lifted operated by a gravity switch 1 in the lid. The seat includes a solar panel 2 and rechargeable battery 3. The illumination is provided by light emitting diodes within the seat itself. The components would be preferably set into a polyresin type transparent or translucent material and may incorporate a light sensitive cell.
Patent GB-2401693-A (GB)
Title: Conflict-free updating of directory information between servers
Inventor: ARES BLANCO MARCOS
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-04-26
Abstract: The invention proposes a master server, for use in a directory server system having other master servers and a non-master server, each server being capable of storing directory server data, comprising updates, each update having a creation time. The master servers are capable of exchanging replicate updates through update communications. Each master server comprising: - an update state builder for maintaining local update state items, each item being associated to a designated master server and comprising an estimate time indication related to update communications received by the local master server about the directory server data stored by the designated master server, - an upper time builder capable of evaluating an upper time value, said upper time value being the earliest one of the estimate time indications in the local update state items, and - a master-to-non-master replicate function, capable of sending to the non-master server those of the updates in the local directory server data which meet a time condition, the time condition including an upper time condition which comprises the fact that an update has an associated creation time which is no later than the upper time value.
Patent GB-2399851-A (GB)
Title: Acid soluble, high fluid loss pill for lost circulation
Inventor: HALLIDAY WILLIAM S
IPC: C09K8/504
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: High Fluid loss acid soluble lost circulation material and spotting pill comprising the lost circulation material. The spotting pill preferably is weighted to a density substantially the same as the drilling fluid used to treat the formation.
Patent GB-2417984-A (GB)
Title: Integrated process plant
Inventor: SIMONS HOWARD
IPC: F01K23/10
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: An integrated power plant comprising a gas turbine set with a compressor, a combustion chamber and a gas turbine, a waste heat recovery unit (WHRU) arranged downstream of the gas turbine, the heat from the gas turbine flue gases being recovered directly in the WHRU in a coil fed by hydrocarbons or other process fluid. The resulting two-phase hydrocarbon or process stream leaving the WHRU is separated into a vapour and liquid stream using a Fractionating Auxiliary Treatment (FAT) system.
Patent GB-2408482-A (GB)
Title: Sawing direction positioning system for a bench saw
Inventor: ZHANG ROSS
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2004-09-11
Abstract: A sawing direction positioning system for a bench saw comprising a light-emitting unit 3 for emitting a planar light beam 7 installed at a protection plate 2 of said bench saw, said light-emitting unit being connected with a power supply via a lead 4 and positioned to emit forward and downward said planar light beam so that said planar light beam coincides exactly with the central plane of a circular saw blade mounted on said bench saw. The projection line of the planar light beam on a wood to be sawed is a very fine straight line which marks the sawing direction for the circular saw blade. During sawing, the projection line of the planar light beam always projects on the wood to be sawed and is not obstructed by the sawdust. The operator may have a good visual field and push the wood to be sawed forwardly along the right straight line to ensure that the sawing direction is correct or keeps in line with the drawn straight line, thereby preventing the kerf from offsetting and reducing the rejected products.
Patent GB-2418593-A (GB)
Title: Child's suit
Inventor: VANRIEL CAROL
IPC: A41D15/00
Filed: 2004-10-01
Abstract: The present invention relates to a child's clothing kit. The kit comprises (i) a suit having a body portion and a plurality of limb portions in which each limb portion is attached to the body portion with a detachable fastener, and (ii) a bag adapted to hold the limb portions of the suit. This invention also provides a child's romper suit having a body portion and a plurality of limb portions in which each limb portion is attached to the body portion with a detachable fastener.
Patent GB-2419111-A (GB)
Title: A wallet for CDs and their literature
Inventor: GRACE DANIEL WILLIAM
IPC: G11B33/04
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: A sleeve 2 with a notch 8 is joined 5 to the page 1 for storage of an inlay card/front cover card. A sleeve 3 with a notch 10 is joined 6 to the page 1 for the storage of back cover/spine card and a further sleeve 4 with a notch 9 is joined 7 to the sleeve 3 for storage of the CD. The page edge 11 is bound into a wallet containing multiple pages. The sleeves may be made from plastics or metal. A further sleeve or protruding button for securing a CD may be provided on a page.
Patent GB-2420064-A (GB)
Title: Hook projection device
Inventor: DIB BECHARA MICHEL
IPC: A01K91/02
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: The device comprises a barrel 10 with a plate 20 found therein and means to displace the plate in order to project or cast a hook attached to a fishing line. This means may be mechanical in the form of a coiled spring 26 which is compressed within the barrel or chemical in the form of compressed gas or an explosive. Also disclosed is a capsule 28 formed from a float portion 32 and a weight portion 30 within which the hook is placed.
Patent GB-2409458-A (GB)
Title: Composite materials
Inventor: YOUNGS IAN J
IPC: H01B1/22
Filed: 2004-11-25
Abstract: A composite having a plasma frequency comprises a non-electrically conductive material (especially polytetrafluoroethylene or paraffin wax) with an electrically conductive material (especially aluminium, silver, titanium diboride, copper, or cobalt) randomly dispersed in the composite. In a different aspect, the average size of non-electrically conductive particles in the composite is greater than the electrically conductive particles. A device is also disclosed, which is switchable between a first state whereby electromagnetic radiation can propagate through the device and a second state wherein the electromagnetic radiation cannot propagate. The use of the composite in such a device is envisaged. In another aspect, the composite comprises regions of electrically conductive and non-conductive particles. A method of producing a composite is also mentioned, which comprises selecting a user defined pattern and placing, e.g. by printing, the pattern of conductive or non-conductive material onto a substrate of, respectively, the non-conductive or conductive material to create a conductive network.
Patent GB-2427959-A (GB)
Title: Acoli accented orthography with diacritical marks.
Inventor: LAKAREBER JANET
IPC: G09B17/00
Filed: 2005-02-23
Abstract: The Acoli language has 4 types of tones called voices and 3 combinations of tones. These voices and combinations fall under two categories, group A and group B. With group A the vowels are pronounced from the throat. With group B the vowels are pronounced from the chest and they are louder than group A vowels. An orthography is defined combining vowels of the Latin alphabet with diacritical marks to indicate the appropriate pronunciation.
Patent GB-2423978-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for lifting and supporting a limb
Inventor: GUTTERIDGE PHILIP GARETH LLEWE
IPC: A61G13/12
Filed: 2005-03-12
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for lifting and supporting a first object mounted for movement about a pivot between the first object and a second object, the apparatus (10) comprising lifting means (16, 18), an extendible arm (20) attached to and protruding from the lifting means (16, 18), a distal end of which is provided with a support (22, 24) for the first object, wherein, on operation of the lifting means (16,18) to lift the first object, the extendible arm (20) is operative automatically to extend.
Patent GB-2413245-A (GB)
Title: Forwarding text messages while keeping recipients details private
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: In a mobile telephone system, a call routing equipment such as an SMS Router (18) receives a routing information request signal (SRI_SM) indicative of a communication such as a text message intended for a mobile terminal (10), and returns a routing information response signal (False Response) indicative of the SMS Router (18) instead of being indicative of the intended mobile terminal (10). This allows processing (Copy sent via TCP/IP) of the resulting text message (MTForwardSM) by the SMS Router (18), such as archiving of the text message, sending the text message to an email address, and/or forwarding the text message to an alternative destination. Alternatively, the text message may be forwarded to its intended destination without processing. The advantage is that a users location and/or operating state (i.e. an on or off) is kept private from a foreign Short Message Service Centre (SMSC).
Patent GB-2426664-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting scalable MPEG video over a wireless network
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04N7/24
Filed: 2005-05-10
Abstract: A system and method for transmitting scalable MPEG video streams over a wireless network by determining a base stream and one or more enhancement streams for each MPEG video stream, determining the available capacity of the network for transmitting the video streams, selecting which of the base streams and which of the enhancement streams should be assigned for transmission during a contention free period over the network according to the determined available capacity of the network; and placing said selected base streams and any selected enhancement streams of the scalable MPEG video ready for transmission during a contention free period over the network; and placing any remaining base streams and any remaining enhancement streams of the scalable MPEG video ready for transmission during a contention period over the network.
Patent GB-2427642-A (GB)
Title: Window frame attachment means
Inventor: BAKER NEIL MARTIN
IPC: E06B1/60
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: A frame member 1 for a sash window, the frame has a pair of slideaways 8 9 along which an upper 2 or lower sash may slide and a pair of chambers 10 11 for housing a balance mechanism for each of the sashes 2, between the chambers 10 11 is located means for fitting an attachment mechanism 18 to attaching the frame 1 to the window reveal. Preferably, the fitting means includes an insert 30 located within a formation in the profile, the insert being drilled to provide holes for fitting to the attachment mechanism.
Patent GB-2429091-A (GB)
Title: Attack deterrent device comprising digital camera and dye emission
Inventor: ROBINSON ALISON JAYNE
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: An attack deterrent device 11 comprises a digital camera 12, a transmission means 13, storage (21 fig.2) for storing one or more emergency contact addresses and an activation key 15. When the device 11 is activated, images are taken with the digital camera 12 and transmitted to at least one of the stored emergency addresses, such as an emergency telephone number or an email address. The device 11 may also comprise a dye emission means 26 to emit dye when the device 11 is activated or at a predetermined time thereafter. The device 11 may also be capable of determining biometric data of an attacker (25 fig.2) and the geographic position of the device (27 fig.2). The attack deterrent device 11 may be a mobile telephone.
Patent GB-2419597-A (GB)
Title: Wax slurry in hydrocarbon liquid and transport thereof
Inventor: DIECKMANN GUNTHER H
IPC: C07C2/00
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: Transportation of paraffinic wax and methods of transporting using this transportable product. The transportable product comprises 90 to 20 weight % of a hydrocarbonaceous liquid, having a true vapour pressure of 14.7psia (1 atm) wherein the hydrocarbonaceous liquid comprises   /  75 weight % of a liquid selected from the group consisting of naphtha, heavy oil, distillate, lubricant base oil, and mixtures thereon and 10 to 80 weight % of wax particles, wherein the wax particles comprise   /  90 weight % of wax particles larger than 2.4 mm. The wax particles and the hydrocarbon liquid may be derived from a Fischer-Tropsch process. The wax particles may be separated at a site for processing into salable products.
Patent GB-2433052-A (GB)
Title: Photoresin printing plate washing
Inventor: DINCHEVA MARIA
IPC: B41N3/06
Filed: 2005-12-07
Abstract: A process for making photoresin printing plates in which the aqueous wash out liquid contains an ultra-violet absorber stabiliser. Preferred stabilisers are hydroxyl benzotriazole, hydroxyphenyl benzotriazole, hydroxyphenyl-s-triazines, hydroxyphenyl benzophenones or a hydroxylamine salt. The liquid is preferably applied by pressurised jet and contains an antifoaming agent.
Patent GB-2434697-A (GB)
Title: RF communication device with a casing slot antenna
Inventor: SHACHAR AVIV
IPC: H01Q1/24
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A radio frequency device 100 has a radiating member comprising a first slot 123 in an electrically conducting portion 115 where the radiating member includes at least part of a casing 103 of the device. A feed arrangement may comprise a circuit board 101 with a microstrip feed element on one side and a ground plane with a second slot on the other side. The ground plane may be flat and arranged to be connected and contiguous with the casing part 115 such that the second slot faces, is aligned with and lies within the larger first slot 123. The second slot may be operable to provide RF energy coupling to the first slot 123. Both the first and second slots may have one open end and one closed end or two closed ends. The microstrip may be arranged to provide impedance matching to the slot antennas. The casing 103 may be made from a metallic material such as an eighty percent by weight magnesium alloy. A dielectric cap 105 may be used to allow a more compact slot antenna arrangement to be employed. The device 100 may be a portable or hand-held device such as a radio, telephone, personal digital assistant or a data communication device. A method of operating such a device is also described. The device 100 may be adaptable, compact, lightweight and energy efficient.
Patent GB-2434760-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to stand mixer arrangements
Inventor: SEIDLER MARK
IPC: B01F7/30
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A stand mixer having a mixing bowl 60 supported on a pedestal which also supports an electric motor and a drive system including a drive outlet, overhead of the bowl, which permits a planetary mixing action to be imparted to tools suspended into the bowl from the overhead drive outlet is provided with a heater 71 affording capability for cooking or warming ingredients in the bowl. The heater may be integral with the bowl; or integral with the stand mixer itself; or it may be comprised in an intermediate product that is integral with neither the bowl nor the stand mixer. The heating capability finds particularly beneficial application when used during the mixing operation, but it can additionally be used, if desired, prior to and/or after a mixing stage.
Patent GB-2436682-A (GB)
Title: Drill debris receptacle
Inventor: RYAN JOHN GERARD
IPC: B08B15/04
Filed: 2006-04-01
Abstract: A drill debris and dust receptacle is constructed from a single sheet of paper coated with a mild adhesive in two areas on one surface. Both areas are used in manufacture to stick the sheets together in the form of a pack. The adhesive area 1 is used to stick the sheet with flap 8 creased to a wall without damage to the wall's surface. The receptacle is constructed on the wall by folding and sticking the partly adhesive coated flap 10 to flap 8. The bond is made much stronger when the adhesive coated tab 14 attached to flap 10 is folded such that its adhesive comes into direct contact with another part of the same mild adhesive on flap 10 exposed through an aperture 13 in flap 8. The tip 15 of the receptacle may be folded to make a seal in completing the construction of the receptacle.
Patent GB-2438161-A (GB)
Title: Rotary clothes line cover with weighted permeable sides
Inventor: UNWIN GUY DARELL
IPC: D06F57/04
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A rotary clothes line drier (10) is provided with a cover (11). The cover has a waterproof sheet (3) as the top portion and is positioned above the arms (2) of the drier. A drawstring means (5) secures the cover to the drier. The cover has a circumferential side skirt (6) made of an air permeable material, which may be a net or mesh. The skirt is weighted the weights may be located along the hem (9) at the bottom of the skirt. An elastic means may locate the cover. The cover may be resistant to Ultra Violet (UV) radiation. The cover may have reinforcement points (14 and 15) where it locates on the airer. A series of ventilation holes/ may be fitted to release air pressure. Flaps (12) may be provided to aid rotation of the cover. The cover may extend to the ground and may be fitted with guide ropes (figure 3 item 20). The cover may also be made insect / fly proof.