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Patent GB-2366652-A (GB)
Title: Swatch sample presentation apparatus.
Inventor: ALLSOPP REGINALD CHARLES
IPC: G09F5/04
Filed: 2000-09-06
Abstract: A swatch sample presentation apparatus is provided which includes a plurality of substantially planar samples arranged in two or more groups. Each sample within a group partly overlaps an adjacent sample, but is at least partly offset from it and each group of samples partly overlaps an adjacent group of samples, but is at least partly offset from it. This arrangement permits a portion of every sample to be viewed at any given time. The apparatus further includes a pair of cover elements hingedly coupled to each other via a spine, wherein the spine includes an accessory attachment means for releasably attaching accessories thereto.
Patent GB-2354830-A (GB)
Title: Identification and weighing of refuse containers
Inventor: HENDERSON JAMES MATTHEW
IPC: G01G19/08
Filed: 2000-09-08
Abstract: A refuse vehicle 10 senses the weight of refuse containers 15, before and after they are emptied, using load cells 14 and a weight calculating device 18. An antenna 17 interrogates a transponder on the refuse container, to identify billing information such as a street address, container type or container capacity. A computer 21 receives the weight data from the device 18 and the identification data from the antenna 17. The computer may also have other functions, such as controlling vehicle routing or acting as a video display for an onboard camera.
Patent GB-2358068-A (GB)
Title: Configurable electronic controller for appliances
Inventor: BHATNAGAR RAJIV
IPC: G05B19/042
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: An electronic controller which can be configured for different appliances, such as refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, dish-washers and air-conditioners. The controller comprises; a non-volatile memory 19 containing configuration data,<BR> a configurable central control unit (CCU) which performs control of the appliance<BR> ```using data in the memory,<BR> an input interface unit 3 for sensing devices in the appliance, which provides outputs<BR> ```4 to the CCU and receives outputs 5 from the CCU,<BR> a user interface unit 7, which connects to the appliance control panel, and which<BR> ```provides outputs 8 to the CCU and receives outputs 9 from the CCU,<BR> a load interface unit 12, which connects to actuating devices in the appliance, and<BR> which provides outputs 14 to the CCU and receives outputs 15 from the CCU,<BR> a supply interface unit 16 which sends power supply condition signals to the CCU, a clock generator 20 with outputs C connected to each of the main circuit blocks, a reset circuit 18 with outputs R connected to each of the main circuit blocks, the non-volatile memory having outputs M connected to each of the main circuit blocks. The controller may be constructed as an ASIC.
Patent GB-2359118-A (GB)
Title: A drive/gear selector released by a transponder key
Inventor: STROHBECK WALTER
IPC: B60R25/04
Filed: 2001-01-17
Abstract: A drive/gear selector 14, for a manual or automatic transmission, has a lock 15 which prevents unauthorized use of a vehicle. The lock 15 provides for initial partial and subsequent complete release of the selector 14, whereby initial movement of the selector 14 triggers an authorization check of a transponder key (4, fig 1) by a security system. Upon confirmation of authorization, the lock 15 is disabled, via an electromagnetic device and a locking plunger 16, for complete release of the selector 14 which allows it to advance. In the process, the selector passes position 20 where a start trigger is actuated to start the vehicle engine. The selector may be moved to a stop position 21 to stop the engine, or alternatively, a switch 22 may be used. In either case, the status of other vehicle operation means, eg handbrake, footbrake, accelerator pedal, clutch etc, is firstly checked to ensure motor stop is permitted.
Patent GB-2359086-A (GB)
Title: Electrical contact cleaner
Inventor: JACKSON TONEY M
IPC: C11D7/26
Filed: 2001-01-24
Abstract: A propellant-rich aerosol cleaner for use with electrical circuit boards and electrical connector components includes a solvent having a low or no ozone depletion potential and a propellant. The solvent is present in a concentration of at most about 50 percent by weight and preferably about 40 percent, and the propellant is present in a concentration of at least about 50 percent by weight and preferably about 60 percent, of the cleaner,. The cleaner exhibits a cleaning characteristic of about 0.25 milligrams of soil per gram of cleaner delivered and exhibits low to no residual flammability.
Patent GB-2362983-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic data transfer system with dynamic head-to-tape alignment
Inventor: HOELSAETER HAEVARD
IPC: G11B5/584
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: A tape drive with a magnetic tape cartridge insertable in a cartridge receptacle in the tape drive, and a magnetic data transfer head having at least two data transfer elements disposed in succession along a transport direction of the tape drive. The vertical position of the magnetic data transfer head in the tape drive is adjustable. The data transfer elements monitor a monitored feature of the magnetic tape, such as a tape edge, a reference track or a servo track, and generate respective signals which are supplied to a controller circuit. The controller circuit, generates a control signal which is supplied to an adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism acts either on an element of the tape cartridge, on a tape guide path internally on the mount for the magnetic data transfer head, or on a tape guide structure which defines a tape transport path within the cartridge, so as to always maintain the difference between the signals as close to zero as possible, thereby also maintaining the transport direction of the magnetic tape perpendicular to the vertical adjustment direction of the magnetic data transfer head.
Patent GB-2373184-A (GB)
Title: Device for treating selected strands of hair
Inventor: DE BENEDICTIS DANIELLE ANITA
IPC: A45D19/00
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: The device comprises an impermeable resilient arcuate sheet 4 (eg of transparent synthetic plastics), having at one end an adhesive layer 8 and an applicator 6 with projecting teeth 14. Gaps 18 between the teeth are normally closed (Fig 4) but can be opened by straightening the sheet (Fig 6). Hair strands near their roots are gripped between the teeth, adhered to layer 8 and laid along the sheet for treatment eg with a colourant. The sheet 4 may be of length sufficient to fold back over the hair to enclose it. In a separate embodiment (Figs 8-11) the teeth are omitted and the remaining root portion then acts as a beading (112) at the edge of the sheet to prevent treatment substances flowing onto the scalp.
Patent GB-2372840-A (GB)
Title: Medication compliance apparatus.
Inventor: SHARMA RAJIV
IPC: A61J7/04
Filed: 2001-03-22
Abstract: An apparatus for reminding individuals when to take a medication, in a first embodiment 10 is a mechanical timer with different varieties of pegs 18 disposed to ring an alarm when a medication is to be taken and indicative of the medication by their style. A second embodiment (10A, Fig 2) actually dispenses the medication that is required at that time. A third embodiment (56, Fig 5) is in the form of a wrist watch and displays (64, Fig 5) the medication and (any caveats) that is to be taken. A fourth embodiment (56A, Fig 6) is pre-programmed so that the patient cannot tamper with the settings. The invention is apt for multi-medication multi-dose time situations.
Patent GB-2367186-A (GB)
Title: Method for creating field electron emission materials and devices
Inventor: TUCK RICHARD ALLAN
IPC: H01J63/06
Filed: 2001-06-28
Abstract: To create a field electron emission material, there is printed upon a substrate 1501 with an electrically conductive surface 1502, an ink 1503 comprising a major component of fluid vehicle; a first minor component of electrically insulating material, either ready formed or provided within a precursor therefor; and a second minor component of electrically conductive particles 1504. The printed ink is then treated to expel the major component and create the field electron emission material from the minor components on the substrate. The electrically conductive particles may be omitted, to print a solid, electrically insulating layer in a field emission device.
Patent GB-2377392-A (GB)
Title: Laboratory filtration method and apparatus
Inventor: JONES RAE ANTHONY
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: A method and apparatus for filtering particles suspended in a washing liquor. The particles suspended in said washing liquor being held in an open receptacle means 14 having a flexible filter 16 releasably secured across its lower region. To prevent particles in excess of said flexible filter size from settling and hence blocking the surface of said flexible filter, a positive level of said washing liquor is maintained in the receptacle means and a periodic agitation is applied to the flexible filter thereby enabling unwanted particles smaller than said flexible filter size to pass therethrough. The present invention is particularly suited for filtering microfossil samples such as spores, pollen and algae for palynological analysis.
Patent GB-2378014-A (GB)
Title: Multi-dimensional preference mapping
Inventor: PREIST CHRISTOPHER WILLIAM
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A multi-dimensional preference map may be used to assist an agent such as a negotiating agent to make decisions and recommendations based on a user's preference embodied in the map. The map is created using partial information in the form of constraining rules which operate over a range of one or more of the dimensions of the preference map.
Patent GB-2367260-A (GB)
Title: A method for manufacturing an integrated circuit using chemical mechanical polishing
Inventor: MICELI FRANK
IPC: B24B37/04
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) system and method for polishing substrates using filtered slurry. The CMP system includes a filter (5, figure 1) that reduces the amount of turbulence and shear forces on slurry during the filtering process. During polishing; a substrate (770 figure 1) is provided for polishing. The slurry is directed around the top of the filter to the side of the filter using a flow-directing member 60 to produce filtered slurry that is used to polish the substrate. The flow directing member 60 may be of a conical shape and may be moveable (figure 4A) towards and away from an inlet 20. Several inlets and outlets may, alternatively, be provided (figure 5).
Patent GB-2363940-A (GB)
Title: Telephone handset for use in interactive tv systems
Inventor: KOPLAR EDWARD J
IPC: H04H20/76
Filed: 1999-01-19
Abstract: A television broadcast is transmitted with an additional signal indicative of additional information being available on an Internet site. Preferably the additional information is related to a TV program being broadcast. At a receiver station, a control box (16) is provided which is associated with a standard telephone set (26, 28). The telephone set provides standard telephone communication for a user or alternatively can be used to control access to the Internet site with the additional information and to retrieve said information for display on a standard TV set (12) together with the standard program. The telephone set is provided with additional keys with which this control can be achieved.
Patent GB-2378960-A (GB)
Title: Fabric care composition
Inventor: JARVIS ANTHONY NICHOLAS
IPC: D06M15/53
Filed: 2001-08-22
Abstract: A fabric care composition comprises a fluorocarbon stain-blocking agent and a cationic cross-linking polymeric material which is capable of self cross-linking and/or of reacting with cellulose together with one or more textile compatible carriers, wherein the cationic cross-linking polymeric material comprises one or more poly(oxyalkylene) groups having an end group which comprises one or more amino groups or derivatives of said amino groups. Use of the composition improves the surface colour definition and stain repellency of a fabric after multiple washings and imparts pill and/or fuzz resistance.
Patent GB-2379859-A (GB)
Title: The shortening of laces
Inventor: WIECZOREK TIMOTHY PETER
IPC: A43C9/04
Filed: 2001-09-19
Abstract: A kit for shortening laces comprises an envelope which contains lengths of heat shrinkable plastic tubing of different diameters and a set of instructions. The heat shrinkable tubing is placed on the lace at the desired length and heat is applied causing the tubing to shrink to form a tip which prevents fraying of the lace. The lace may be cut to length before or after positioning and heating of the tubing. The tubing material is polyolefin or polyvinyl chloride.
Patent GB-2367267-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printer having a pivotable sheet support mechanism movable between a first and second position via an intermediary position
Inventor: KELLY KIERAN B
IPC: B41J13/10
Filed: 1998-03-12
Abstract: A print zone 102 (Fig.3) is located adjacent to a second feed roller 66 away from a first feed roller 64 to lower the location of the print zone. During sheet ejection following printing thereof, a pivot mechanism 86 moves from a first position 94 adjacent to the printhead to an intermediary position 136 (Fig. 14). This causes arms 100 to extend and rails 74 to retract. The motions then pause and/or reverse, prior to full extension and full retraction. Next, the pivot mechanism moves to a second position (96,Fig.4) causing the arms to fully extend and the rails to fully retract. The varied motion (e.g., pause; reversal) assures that the arms push at an edge of a sheet 80 to move the sheet into an output tray 72 without the sheet sailing from the printer. The lead and trail edges of the sheet may be detected to determine sheet length.
Patent GB-2367004-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical compositions
Inventor: AMBUEHL MICHAEL
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2000-05-26
Abstract: This invention provides composition comprising a cyclosporin and a carrier medium.
Patent GB-2383976-A (GB)
Title: A loosely jointed multi-element hanging ornament
Inventor: BLACK IVAN
IPC: A63H33/40
Filed: 2001-12-15
Abstract: The ornament comprises a first decorative portion 4,32 and at least one further decorative portion 6,34. The first decorative portion is adapted to be suspended from a hanging means 26 and to support a further decorative portion, and each further decorative portion is adapted to be suspended from a first or further decorative portion and to support a further decorative portion. Each decorative portion is comprised of a lateral element and at least one suspension means 10 and at least one support means 12, said suspension and support means being so configured that when a support means is engaged with a suspension means of a different decorative portion a loose joint is formed. The suspension and support means 10,12 may include hooks or loops.
Patent GB-2384214-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle with doors having side impact bars that interlock with a further structural part of the vehicle during a collision
Inventor: DOBSON SIMON BLAIR
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2002-01-21
Abstract: Vehicle 10 with doors having side impact protection bars 12a, 12b. The trailing edge of the front door bar 12a has an arcuate recess 16 that co-operates with the leading edge of a cylindrically profiled hinge 14 attached to the leading edge of the rear door bar 12b. During a head on collision the gap 18 between the side impact protection bars 12a, 12b is closed and a the bars lock together preventing the door opening and improving rigidity of the vehicle passenger shell. A second embodiment of the invention is claimed (fig 3) wherein the side impact bar (32) co-operates via a recess (42) with a projection (40) formed at the B-pillar (36). In a collision the projection (40) engages the recess (42) and prevents movement of the bar (32) and the door having a similar effect in increasing the vehicle rigidity.
Patent GB-2384310-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic tissue imaging using high order harmonics
Inventor: BOUAKAZ AYACHE
IPC: G01S7/52
Filed: 2002-01-19
Abstract: Ultrasound imaging of tissue in medical applications is carried out by transmitting ultrasound energy into a target volume at at least a first fundamental frequency, receiving reflected and/or scattered ultrasound energy from the target volume; and detecting components of the received signal at multiple harmonics of the fundamental frequency or at one or more of the third to fifth harmonics of the fundamental frequency. An image of the target volume is generated using the detected harmonic components of the received signal. The second and higher harmonic components may be detected in two different groups and a compound image generated from these groups.
Patent GB-2377839-A (GB)
Title: Remote monitoring of optical repeaters
Inventor: FUJIWARA HARUO
IPC: H04B17/40
Filed: 2002-02-14
Abstract: An optical transmission system capable of monitoring the operating status of Raman-amplifier repeaters even when an optical transmission line is partly disrupted by a fiber failure. An end station sends a monitoring command signal to request a particular repeater to report its operating status, together with a response carrier wave for use in that reporting. With their different wavelengths, an upstream wavelength selector in the repeater selectively passes the monitoring command signal while reflecting back the response carrier wave. Responsive to the command, a monitoring controller creates a response message containing operating status information. An excitation unit performs Raman amplification with a pump beam modulated by a modulation controller, so that the response message be superimposed on the response carrier wave propagating on the upstream link. The resulting monitoring response signal is routed from the upstream wavelength selector to a downstream optical coupler and sent back to the requesting end station.
Patent GB-2380606-A (GB)
Title: Vertical cavity emitting Laser
Inventor: DENG QING
IPC: H01S5/183
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: Vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs) include reliability-enhancing layers 48(54 Figure 3, 66 Figure 4) that perform specific functions at one or more critical locations within a VCSEL structure 40(50 Figure 3, 60 Figure 4) to reduce defect formation and migration, for example, by increasing optical absorption in the mirror stacks or by degrading the eletro-optic properties of the active region. Preferably, the reliability-enhancing layers 48(54 Figure 3, 66 Figure 4) are configured to perform one or more of the following functions within the VCSEL structure 40(50, 60): gettering (i.e., removing defects or impurities from critical regions), strain balancing (i.e., compensating the lattice mismatch in the structure to minimize stain), and defect suppression (i.e., creating alloys that reduce the formation of defects during growth or post-growth activities).
Patent GB-2372088-A (GB)
Title: Valves, and seismic sources incorporating the valves
Inventor: NYMAN TOMMI
IPC: F16K11/074
Filed: 2000-11-23
Abstract: A valve has an input (3, 13) and first and second outputs (4, 5; 14. 15). The valve also has a closure membre (2, 12) that is operable to isolate the first output from the input, to isolate the second output from the input, to isolate both outputs from the input, or to connect both outputs to the input. In one embodiment, the input (13) and the first and second outputs (14, 15) are disposed in a flat valve face (16) in a valve body. The closure member (12) has a sealing face (17') that is biased against the valve face (16). A recess (18) is provided in the sealing face (17') of the closure member (12). The recess is so shaped, and the input (13) and outputs (14, 15) are so positioned that rotation of the closure member (12) by successive angles of 90{ puts the valve in the following states: both outputs connected to the input, one of the outputs connected to the input, the other of the outputs connected to the input, and both outputs isolated from the input. The rotation of substantially 90{ of the closure member (12) is achieved by releasing a bias on the closure member (12), and allowing it to move axially. A worm groove (21, 22) provided on the surface of the closure member (12) derives rotary movement of the closure member (12) from its axial movement.
Patent GB-2376901-A (GB)
Title: Food mixer with turntable driven by separate motor
Inventor: WILSON IAN GEOFFREY
IPC: A47J43/08
Filed: 2002-06-12
Abstract: A food mixer 10 has a base 11 with turn table 22 that receives a bowl 23. Projecting into bowl 23 are beaters 14 that are driven by means of a motor 13 which is located in head 12. Head 12 is attached to base 11 at hinge 24. The turn table 22 is driven by means of another motor 25 located in base 11. A common speed control member in the form of a dial 40 may operate a pair of potentiometers 31 that control the motors 13 and 25 so that there is a correlation between their speeds.
Patent GB-2390285-A (GB)
Title: Planting apparatus
Inventor: ERRINGTON ROBERT
IPC: A01C5/02
Filed: 2002-07-05
Abstract: Planting apparatus 10 for planting a plant plug 60 comprises diverging cooperating members 12 which in a first position form a plug holding compartment 50 having a ground penetrating end 52. The cooperating members 12 are movable apart to a second position in which, in use, the plug 60 is released from the holding compartment 50. Also disclosed is a plant container which may be formed from a sheet material.
Patent GB-2390658-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer articles
Inventor: MILLER ANDREW HOWARD JOHN
IPC: F16L11/12
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: A multi-layer article such as a fuel pipe comprises a barrier layer of ethylene-vinyl alcohol arranged between inner and outer layers of polyamide bonded directly to the barrier layer without intermediate adhesive layers.. The outer layer may be a homopolymer or copolymer of polyamide 6.12 or a homopolymer or copolymer of polyamide 6.10. The inner layer may be polyamide 6 or polyamide 6.12 or polyamide 6.10.
Patent GB-2381614-A (GB)
Title: A method for inventory and layout management of a facility
Inventor: HOUGEN JEROME L
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: A method for generating inventory data for a facility and for managing the configuration of a facility layout comprises creating a database of information defining the facility and the layout of any fixtures, equipment, equipment racks and systems and also creating a database of information defining the fixtures, equipment, equipment racks and systems in the facility. Generating the inventory data further comprises assigning identification information to the defined fixtures, equipment, equipment racks and systems to create an identification base, and storing the created databases in one or more memory locations of a computer network. Managing the configuration of a facility layout, Figure 3, comprises visualising a facility for configuration management utilising the created databases and selecting from the databases fixtures, equipment, equipment racks and systems for managing the layout configuration of the visualised facility. The fixtures, equipment, equipment racks and systems selected from the created databases are visualised in a layout configuration of the facility.
Patent GB-2393263-A (GB)
Title: Varying the path length of a beam of radiation
Inventor: CLUFF JULIAN ALEXANDER
IPC: G02B26/06
Filed: 2002-09-18
Abstract: An apparatus, for varying the path length of a beam of radiation, comprises: ```an element (51) rotatably mounted about an axis, said element comprising two reflective surfaces in fixed relation to one another such that radiation may be reflected between said reflective surfaces and out of the element (51); and ```driving means (55) for rotatably oscillating said element about said axis. The element may be a rhomboid prism. The apparatus may be used as a scanning delay line in the terahertz frequency range or in optical coherence tomography (OCT).