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Patent GB-2374786-A (GB)
Title: Self regulating heating element
Inventor: BOARDMAN JEFFERY
IPC: H05B3/24
Filed: 2001-01-05
Abstract: An electrically resistive heating element exhibiting constant resistivity and resistance from ambient to preset operational temperature and increase in resistivity and resistance above preset operational temperature comprises successive layers of different metal oxides deposited on an electrically conductive metal substrate the layers of metal oxides having both different composition and degrees of oxidation on an electrically conductive metal substrate such that the combined characteristics of different metal oxides result in desired overall characteristics. The element may be adapted for use in electric irons.
Patent GB-2376341-A (GB)
Title: Optimised alkaline electrochemical cell
Inventor: RANDELL CHRISTOPHER FRED
IPC: H01M6/04
Filed: 2001-06-08
Abstract: Alkaline electrochemical cells having a cathode porosity equal to or greater than 28%, and an anode porosity equal to or greater than 70% have substantially increased performance characteristics. The cell may comprise manganese dioxide cathode, zinc anode and KOH electrolyte.
Patent GB-2378170-A (GB)
Title: Multi-product package with measurement means, allowing optional dispensing of one or more of the products
Inventor: SMITH BARRY
IPC: B65D81/32
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A product package for a multiple-component product is disclosed, that may be formed from a folded blank of flexible material. The product package has primary and secondary chambers (16,18) for containing primary and secondary components of a product. There is a dividing seal (14) between the primary and secondary chambers. The package can be opened at a first location to cause breakage of the dividing seal (14), thereby allowing primary and secondary components to mix prior to dispensing the product from the package. The package may alternatively be opened at a second location such that the dividing seal will remain intact. The package includes measurement means whereby a user can control the quantity of the secondary component that will mix with the primary component upon opening of the package at the first location. Such means may include printed indicia (22,24). Embodiments of the invention include several secondary chambers that contain various secondary product components. Opening may be assisted by lines of weakness (26), notches or other formations.
Patent GB-2362325-A (GB)
Title: Total knee replacement prosthesis
Inventor: WALKER PETER STANLEY
IPC: A61F2/30
Filed: 1998-04-15
Abstract: A condylar total knee replacement prosthesis is disclosed having interacting guide surfaces for control of anterior-posterior displacement. The prosthesis comprises a femoral component 1 having a pair of condylar surfaces 2,3, a tibial component having a tibial platform 8 and a bearing component interposed between the femoral and tibial components. A femoral guide surface 6 is located between the condyles and engages with a tibial guide surface 7 to cause the femoral component to displace posteriorly during flexing movements and displace anteriorly during extending movements. The bearing component is a one-piece plastic member which may be mobile in an Antero-posterior direction on the tibial platform.
Patent GB-2369077-A (GB)
Title: Lock washer and threaded ring for a torque adjustment device
Inventor: SCHMEZER JOACHIM
IPC: F16H25/20
Filed: 2001-09-21
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a threaded ring 12, which is disposed on a threaded spindle 10, serves as a stop for the displaceable part 14 and is axially displaceable by rotating on the threaded spindle 10. A lock washer 16 is moreover disposed between the displaceable part 14 and the threaded ring 12, locked against rotation and displaceable in axial direction of the threaded spindle 10, wherein on the threaded ring 12 and/or the lock washer 16 a plurality of protuberances 30 are provided, which engage non-positively into depressions 20 in the lock washer 16, and/or in the threaded ring 12. In order with as low an outlay as possible to be able to realize as many detent positions as possible for the threaded ring 12, the angular distribution between the depressions 20 distributed over the periphery of the threaded ring 12 and/or of the lock washer 16 and, relative thereto, the angular distribution of the protuberances 30 over the periphery of the lock washer 16 and/or of the threaded ring 12 is selected in such a way that in every detent position in each case only one of the protuberances 30 latches into one depression 20.
Patent GB-2371802-A (GB)
Title: G-protein coupled receptors
Inventor: IGNAR DIANE MICHELE
IPC: A61P1/06
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: An isolated receptor polypeptide having an immunomodulatory or neuromodulatory activity or endocrine function comprising <SL> <LI>(i) the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:2 or <LI>(ii) a variant thereof which shows immunomodulatory or neuromodulatory activity or endocrine function or <LI>(iii) a fragment of (i) or (ii) which shows immunomodulatory or neuromodulatory activity or endocrine function. </SL> The polypeptide, HIPHUM 0000123, is a screening target for agents that may be useful in the treatment and/or prophylaxis of cancer, osteoarthritis, CNS disorders, obesity, NIDM, digestive disorders or diseases related to hypothalamus function.
Patent GB-2364615-A (GB)
Title: Overload control method for a packet-switched network
Inventor: MA JIAN
IPC: H04L12/801
Filed: 1999-04-27
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for controlling overload in a packet-switched network, especially a mobile or wireless network where the transmission control protocol (TCP) is used as the transport layer protocol. A congestion notification information is added to a data packet following a data packet lost due to a buffer overflow. This is an effective way to improve TCP performance in wireless and mobile networks, since congestion control can be performed completely independent from retransmissions. The proposed mechanism provides a simple way of introducing TCP congestion avoidance control strategies into wireless and mobile networks. In addition, the congestion notification information should be added at least not later than a threshold number of following packets to thereby fasten the rate of congestion control initiation and loss recovery due to congestion.
Patent GB-2386348-A (GB)
Title: Buoyant life-saving device
Inventor: BUSUTTIL JOSEPH PAUL
IPC: B63C9/22
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: A buoyant life-saving device comprises a framework formed from elongate sections of flexible buoyant material. The framework is formed as at least two rings of different sizes arranged concentrically and linked by eight joining pieces that extend radially from the centre of the device. During use the device spreads out over the surface of the water allowing persons to be rescued to climb onto it. The buoyant material is of the type that remains buoyant even if damaged. The device may be stored in a folded condition, only opening up and spreading out when it impacts the surface of the water in which it is deployed.
Patent GB-2376147-A (GB)
Title: Comparing caller number with stored telephone number to determine time delay before starting telephone answering machine
Inventor: MORI UKYO
IPC: H04M1/724
Filed: 2002-04-22
Abstract: A portable terminal device comprising answering means for automatically answering a call is able to associate a preference level with a caller number and control the time of starting the answering means according to the associated preference level. The portable telephone device comprises a telephone number storage unit and a controller. The telephone number storage unit stores one or more telephone numbers and corresponding first reference information. The controller compares a number included in a call with the stored numbers S1-S3 and if a match is found, first reference information corresponding to the matching telephone number is obtained S5. This indicates a preference level which is used to control a waiting time for the caller, beginning upon the arrival of the call until the start of an automatic answering function S6-S13. Preferably, if a match is not found, other reference information, stored in a preference storage unit is obtained S4. This indicates a preference level that is again used to control the waiting time S6-S13. Preferably, the waiting time is set so that it is short (e.g. 1 sec) for unimportant low preference calls, which are quickly transferred to the answering device and long (e.g. 10 sec) for important high preference calls. One or more of a plurality of notifying means may be used to notify a particular call type and the storage means may be used as a telephone book by associating names with the stored telephone numbers.
Patent GB-2377236-A (GB)
Title: Packer release mechanism
Inventor: DOANE JAMES C
IPC: E21B23/06
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A release mechanism for a packer includes a release ring (44) having a serrated profile for engagement with a serrated portion on a sleeve (40). To release the packer a release tool (R) is used which includes a collet (62) and a cone (60) which acts to separate the release ring radially, the force also shearing the shear pins (56, 58). A tab (48) does however remain in contact with a groove (50) to prevent the segments that make up the release ring from falling to the bottom of the wellbore. The release ring (44) is disposed between sleeves (40, 46) and is therefore minimally exposed in the wellbore.
Patent GB-2389282-A (GB)
Title: Recovering from the failure and/or a reset of a secure node
Inventor: RAUTIAINEN JAAKKO
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2002-05-30
Abstract: Recovery of IPSec virtual path networks (VPNs), including local area networks (LANs), intranets, internet or wireless mobile networks from a failure and/or a reset of an internet key exchange (IKE) node. Internet security association and key management protocol (ISAKMP) phase 1 security associations (SAs) are used to negotiate a secure virtual route across a network. A node acting as a security gateway comprises a security association database (SAD) that contains established SAs and cryptography information, access to the VPN is controlled on the basis of the SAs held in the SAD. At a reset of an IKE node, each established SA is retrieved from non volatile memory and decrypted. An ISAKMP SA delete message is generated and transmitted to a respective peer IKE node. In response, the peer node deletes the corresponding SA.
Patent GB-2390705-A (GB)
Title: Portable biodata protected data storage unit
Inventor: LIM BOON LUM
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-07-11
Abstract: A portable data storage device which can interface with a remote computer and can securely store data by reference to one or more biometric parameters. Such biometric parameters are encrypted by reference to a bioencryption algorithm. The device is disposed with a biometric recognizing apparatus which reads biometric data presented by user. This biometric data is then encrypted in combination with a factory preset parameter in accordance with a predefined encryption algorithm. Access to the data requires a user to present the authorised biometric parameter.
Patent GB-2379239-A (GB)
Title: Waist seal for automobile
Inventor: ARATA MITSUAKI
IPC: B60J10/00
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: A weatherstrip 2 comprises an attaching portion 4 with an inverse u-shaped inserting groove 3 for attachment to a flange 1a of the inner door panel 1, the weatherstrip also having elastic sealing portions 11 protruding from the attaching portion to seal between the door inner panel and the window glass 9. A latching portion is also provided to restrict movement of an interior trim end 5. Preferably the latching portion comprises a concave groove 6 to retain the trim, the trim end being guided into groove 6 by a sloping or curved guide 7. The groove 3 of the attaching portion 4 may have a protrusion (4a, Fig 2) or a thick-walled portion 4c contacting the side of the flange 1a, both of which serve to prevent the groove from inclining. Beneath the protrusion or thickened wall portion, lip formations 12, 13 may be provided to guide the channel 3 over the flange. The attaching portion preferably has a claw portion 4b for latching to the hook-up portion 1b.
Patent GB-2384051-A (GB)
Title: Alignment of beam projecting and beam receiving units in a security sensor system
Inventor: IWASAWA MASASHI
IPC: G01V8/12
Filed: 2002-09-09
Abstract: An anti-theft security sensor assembly wherein the alignment of the respective optical axes of a beam projecting unit 1 and beam receiving unit 2 with each other can be performed continuously over a required period of time. The system comprises a beam projecting unit 1 for emitting an infrared beam IR, for reception by a beam receiving unit 2. The beam projecting unit 1 includes a switch 16 adapted to be operated either automatically, or manually (see 18, figure 4), when a cover 10 protecting the beam projecting unit 1 is removed, and for outputting a discriminative signal B descriptive of removal of the cover, via a transmitting circuit 17, from the beam projecting unit 1 to beam receiving unit 2. A recognizing circuit 28 receives the discriminative signal B and outputs a notifying signal indicative of the removal of cover 10.
Patent GB-2394055-A (GB)
Title: Pressure Sensor and production thereof
Inventor: WHITE WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: G01L9/00
Filed: 2002-10-11
Abstract: A pressure sensor comprising a sensor plate defining a plurality of diaphragms therein, and an electrical circuit formed on the sensor plate, the electrical circuit including a plurality of sensor elements, each sensor element being located above a respective diaphragm and arranged to detect a deflection of the diaphragm. A method for providing such a pressure sensor is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2378398-A (GB)
Title: Multi piece solid golf ball
Inventor: YAMAGISHI HISASHI
IPC: A63B37/12
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: A golf ball G comprises a core 1, an optional intermediate layer 2 and a cover 3 composed of 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin base component and 10 - 40 parts by weight of an inorganic filler. The thermoplastic resin in the outermost cover layer may be an ionomer resin with a resulting Shore D hardness of 53 - 70 and a thickness of at least 1.5 mm. The cover layer may have a deflection of at least 3.0 mm under an applied load of 100 Kg. A second embodiment includes a golf ball having a core, an intermediate layer and at least two layers around the intermediate layer where the outer cover layer is composed of 100 parts by weight of a thermoplastic resin base component and 10 - 40 parts by weight of an inorganic filler. In a third embodiment the golf ball has a core, one or more intermediate layers and a cover layer formed from a thermoplastic resin with an inorganic filler, where the core is formed of a mainly rubber base having a deflection of 3.0 mm under an applied load of 100 Kg.
Patent GB-2398136-A (GB)
Title: Communications apparatus and method
Inventor: SEBIRE CHRIS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: Most businesses have spare capacity that, if sold, can generate marginal profit without significant cost. In the past it has been difficult for businesses to achieve this in a timely manner. A communications apparatus is described, which comprises a database storing records of service providers, service types, contact details and time denominated availability, a query agent arranged to accept details of a service request from a service requestor including the nature and time of the requested service and to locate records where the service type and time data match the service request, and a delivery means adapted to pass at least the contact details of the service provider or service requestor to the service requestor or service provider, respectively. It is preferred that the records include location data such as postcodes. The delivery means preferably includes an SMS gateway and/or an email server. It is preferred that the query agent is arranged to accept incoming service requests and incoming service availability information from an SMS gateway. A parsing agent can be provided between the SMS gateway and the query agent.
Patent GB-2384015-A (GB)
Title: Treating tool with spring-induced force shifting indexing mechanism
Inventor: ESLINGER DAVID M
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2002-02-22
Abstract: A tubing conveyed multi-position well treating tool having a tubular housing 16 and a tubular inner member 30 which are relatively positionable at "Set", "Treat", "Dump" and "Release" positions actuated by a mechanical indexing mechanism. The indexing mechanism is loaded by a spring 54, such as a compressed gas spring or mechanical spring, which urges the tubular housing 16 away from the tubing connection of the inner tubular member 30, thus requiring no set-down forces for tool actuation or indexing. The treating tool is anchored within the well casing by hydraulic pressure actuated buttons 58, thus eliminating the typical requirement for anchoring actuation by set-down forces. The treating tool is sealed within the casing by pressure energized packers 22, 24 which are activated by the hydraulic pressure of fluid supplied from the tubing. The tool provides a bypass passage 98 to allow communication of the zones above and below the tool while isolating the straddled interval to be treated.
Patent GB-2402639-A (GB)
Title: Belt sander having a sand-belt replacement mechanism
Inventor: WANG TIEN WANG
IPC: B24B21/04
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A sand-best finishing machine having a sand-belt replacement mechanism includes a support rack 26, a first roller 22, a second roller 24, an upright rod 32, an elastic member 42, a sand belt 50, and a pull lever 46. When the upright rod 32 is driven by the pull lever 46 to compress the elastic member 42, the distance between the first roller 22 and the second roller 24 is shortened. When the upright rod 32 is released by the pull lever 46, the upright rod 32 is returned to its original position by the elastic member 42, so that the distance between the first roller 22 and the second roller 24 is increased. Thus, the sand belt (Fig 5, 50) can be mounted on and detached from the first roller 22 and the second roller 24.
Patent GB-2403156-A (GB)
Title: A golf ball elevator
Inventor: ADEWALE EBENEZER ADEDAYO
IPC: A63B57/00
Filed: 2003-06-23
Abstract: A golf ball elevator comprises a golf hole 2a supported by an extendable antenna. A pressure sensitive surface 23 is activated by the weight of the ball, extending the antenna 21 and lifting the ball out of the hole, making it easier to retrieve the ball. The elevator is powered by batteries 14. A drill suitable to create a hole for the invention is also provided.
Patent GB-2393430-A (GB)
Title: Cargo carrying apparatus
Inventor: ROBERTS TIMOTHY
IPC: B60R9/06
Filed: 2003-09-02
Abstract: A cargo carrying apparatus comprises cargo support means 12 and attachment means 14 operable for attaching the cargo support means to a vehicle. The attachment means comprises a tow bar hitch means 16 co-operable with a tow bar 20 of the vehicle. A load transfer arrangement is provided comprising an arm 22, plate 24 and mounting arrangement 26. The plate 24 is mounted to the vehicle chassis by the same means as the tow bar and has two pins 40 with enlarged heads 42 near it's bottom end. The lower end of the arm carries a cross plate 44 with slots formed therein for engagement with the pins. In use, the carrying apparatus can be lowered, simultaneously bringing the hitch into engagement with the tow bar and sliding the cross bar into position behind the heads of the pins.
Patent GB-2397647-A (GB)
Title: Optical pressure sensor device having creep-resistant optical fiber attachments
Inventor: MARON ROBERT J
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A method and device for pressure sensing using an optical fiber having a core, a cladding and a Bragg grating imparted in the core for at least partially reflecting an optical signal at a characteristic wavelength. The cladding has two variation regions located on opposite sides of the Bragg grating to allow attachment mechanisms to be disposed against the optical fiber. The attachment mechanisms are mounted to a pressure sensitive structure so as to allow the characteristic wavelength to change according to pressure in an environment. In particular, the variation region has a diameter different from the cladding diameter, and the attachment mechanism comprises a ferrule including a front portion having a profile substantially corresponding to at least a portion of the diameter of the variation region and a butting mechanism which holds the ferrule against the optical fiber.
Patent GB-2409393-A (GB)
Title: An interchangeable collimating cassette
Inventor: HULKES DANIEL
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2003-12-16
Abstract: A collimating system for a radiation beam which comprises a housing 10 with a slot 12 and a frame adapted to accept and retain a cassette 11 in a fixed position relative to a radiation beam. The cassette to be inserted into the housing is selected from a plurality of such sealed cassettes which contain different collimating masks and filters and can be interchanged depending on the area to be irradiated. The cassettes may alternatively have recesses which allow the insertion of a collimating mask and filter as selected by the clinician.
Patent GB-2396467-A (GB)
Title: Media data use measurement with remote decoding/pattern matching
Inventor: KOLESSAR RONALD S
IPC: H04N21/422
Filed: 2002-06-25
Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying and/or measuring usage of media data gathered at a user location using remote decoding and/or pattern matching techniques. A data set is formed (30) based on the media data, which includes some, but not all, of the information represented by the media data. The data set is communicated (40) to a remotely located processing system (60) for detecting a code based on the data set and/or conducting a pattern matching process based on the data set.
Patent GB-2409515-A (GB)
Title: Analogue navigation device utilising differing refractive indices
Inventor: BARROWCLOUGH PHIL
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2003-12-24
Abstract: A control device, such as an analogue navigation disk or a button, comprises an optical transmitter 4 an optical detector 6, a light guide 2 having a surface for internally reflecting a proportion of the light signal from the transmitter to the detector and an actuator 10 which may be made of silicone. At least a portion of the actuator surface is moveable between a first position in which it is not in contact with a surface of the light guide, there being a fluid in the intermediate space, and a second position in which it is in contact with the surface of the light guide. The light guide is made of a material having a higher refractive index than the actuator surface and the actuator surface has a different refractive index to the fluid. In use the reflected light signal received by the detector is different when the actuator surface is in contact with the light guide to when it is not in contact.