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Patent GB-2375380-A (GB)
Title: Washer having a non circular central hole
Inventor: LAW LUCUX
IPC: F16B43/00
Filed: 2001-05-11
Abstract: A washer (10) comprises a flat circular disc (12) having a central non circular hole (14). The hole (14) has at least three flats (16) or inwardly facing projections and may be substantially polygonal, particularly triangular or square in shape. The washer is suitable for use with a shaft (18) of a miniature electric motor.
Patent GB-2379369-A (GB)
Title: Echo canceller control involving echo location
Inventor: SEIBERT MICHAEL
IPC: H04B3/23
Filed: 2001-08-29
Abstract: A method of controlling an echo canceller in a communications channel, is disclosed wherein input signals from the communications channel are first subbanded into a subband. Echo locations are then identified within the subband and are used to control the echo canceller. Typically, the echo canceller will be a fullband echo canceller with an adaptive filter, in which case the echo locations are used to control the filter coefficients.
Patent GB-2372634-A (GB)
Title: Wiring board contact pads
Inventor: MORIMOTO RYOICHI
IPC: G01N23/04
Filed: 2001-09-28
Abstract: The size of contact pads on a wiring substrate are increased relative to the size of contact pads of a surface mount component. The wiring board contact pads are elongated with respect to the component contact pads and extend inwardly with respect to the edge of the component. During bonding solder bumps on the component pads spread over the substrate contact pads. An X-ray image inspection reveals the presence of good contacts where the solder bump has spread over the substrate contact pad and failed contacts where the solder has not spread. In addition, the configuration of the wiring substrate contact pads facilitates increased component densities as the contact pads are only formed underneath the components.
Patent GB-2367844-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid sampler with one way valve
Inventor: HOWLETT PAUL DAVID
IPC: E21B49/08
Filed: 2001-10-12
Abstract: A downhole fluid sampling tool 1 comprises a housing 2 with an outer sleeve 5. Axial translation of the sleeve forms a chamber 18 into which fluid is drawn. Communication between the well and the chamber may be via a non-return valve 12. The outer sleeve may be coupled to an inner sleeve 4 held by a first shear pin 8 to be broken by a drop ball 10 landing on a seat 11 and hence triggering the downward movement of both sleeves. A snap ring 14 locks the outer sleeve into its second position, resulting in increased pressure on the ball seat that shears a second pin 9 and releases an innermost sleeve 13 from the inner sleeve to form a passageway through which borehole fluids bypass the drop ball. The fluid sample is transported to the surface within the sample chamber, which retains the sample pressure and is easily accessible being on the outside of the tool.
Patent GB-2381731-A (GB)
Title: Beverage whitener formulations
Inventor: CHARMAN ELIZABETH DANBY
IPC: A23L9/20
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A powdered beverage whitener composition comprising, by weight based on the dry weight of the composition: from about 50% to about 80% of a milk powder; from about 5% to about 30% of whey solids, and from about 10% to about 30% of one or more added sugars. The invention therefore further provides a beverage whitener composition comprising, based on the dry weight of the whitener, from about 10% to about 60% of milk proteins and from about 25% to about 85% of sugars, wherein the milk proteins include added whey proteins. Preferably the whitener comprises less than about 2% by weight of fats. Also provided are beverage brewing capsules containing the whitener, and a method of brewing foamy beverages by dispersing the whitener in water and mixing the dispersion with high shear. The whitener compositions are especially suitable for preparing foamy beverages, such as cappuccino coffee.
Patent GB-2372717-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of self-assembled monolayers using CO2
Inventor: FUKUSHIMA HITOSHI
IPC: B05D1/18
Filed: 2001-12-04
Abstract: A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is fabricated using either a semi-fluorinated sulphur containing compound or a semi-fluorinated silane derivative and compressed carbon dioxide (CO<SB>2</SB>) as the solvent medium. The temperature and/or pressure of the compressed CO<SB>2</SB> may be varied during the fabrication process to improve the molecular packing density of the monolayer. A co-solvent may be used in conjunction with the compressed CO<SB>2</SB>. The substrate may be a metallic substance. Also claimed are inkjet heads, electronic, optical or optoelectronic devices, e.g. a thin film transistor, an organic semiconductor device, or a light emitting diode, comprising a self-assembled monolayer constructed by the process.
Patent GB-2372979-A (GB)
Title: Quick connect implement coupler
Inventor: SCOTT PETER WILLIAM
IPC: E02F3/36
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: An implement connector comprises a frame 1 with open ended apertures 3, 4 for connection with pins on an implement and a moving latch portion 5 connected by links 9, 10, 11 with a pivotally mounted hydraulic ram, the arrangement being such that in the latched position, one or more of the links abut against a bar part of the frame so that shocks occurring during use are transmitted through the frame rather than through the hydraulics. Preferably, the rod end of the ram is connected to a bracket 7 and the cylinder is connected to the linkage. The arrangement acts as an over-centre device and minimises the chance that shocks will result in failure of the hydraulics and consequential opening of the latch during use.
Patent GB-2372016-A (GB)
Title: Fender assembly for a ballastable transporter
Inventor: STRAUME HARALD
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2002-01-24
Abstract: A fender assembly forms part of a ballastable transporter (1, Fig 1) which comprises pontoons (6, Fig 1) defining a moonpool 4 for the location of a substructure (3, Fig 2), and a load transfer construction above the pontoons. The fender assembly comprises fender support structures 16 on opposite sides of the moonpool having sliding supports 17 sloping towards the moonpool and fender members 20 which are slidingly supported by the sliding supports such that they are movable along the supports between an upper and a lower position. Fender elevators 21 and 22 for either pulling the fender members up the supports or letting them slide down the supports by the force of gravity are also provided. The invention also relates to a method for locating and centring a substructure or barge in a moonpool using the fender assembly of the invention.
Patent GB-2386474-A (GB)
Title: Mobile telephone with radiation shielding
Inventor: WILSON LESLIE RONALD
IPC: H01Q17/00
Filed: 2002-03-07
Abstract: A mobile telephone having an antenna 7 is provided with a load or shield 15 for limiting or absorbing the radiation transmitted by the antenna. The shield or load 15 is mounted for movement on a carriage 14 to adjust the strength of the radiation transmitted by the antenna. The mobile telephone further includes a signal strength meter 9 for determining the strength of the signal received by a receiver 8. The output of the meter 9 is fed to a processor 10 which compares the received signal magnitude with a threshold. The result of such a comparison is supplied to a controller 11 which in turn controls a motor 12. Operation of the motor rotates a threaded shaft 13 on which the carriage 14 is mounted.
Patent GB-2386506-A (GB)
Title: Dual mode signal processing
Inventor: LEWIS JONATHAN DAVID
IPC: H04B1/707
Filed: 2002-03-13
Abstract: A dual mode signal processor, receiver and method for third generation 2.5G, 3G mobile communications systems, a signal processor 500 for a dual mode receiver is described, the receiver having a fast, wideband mode (CDMA, W-CDMA, CDMA-2000) and a second, narrower band mode (GSM), the signal processor comprises a receiver front-end 504, a decoder for decoding the first, wideband signal and a detector 518, 520 for detecting the presence of the narrower band signal within the received wideband signal, the detector 515, 520 preferably monitors a plurality of frequency divisions of the wideband signal substantially simultaneously to locate one or more narrower band signals. The signal processor uses a dual-ported double-buffer frame-store 510 and a control block 532 to access multiplexers 506, 514 from which data are sent to a digital channel select filter 518, from which one or more narrowband (GSM) signals may be recovered.
Patent GB-2369299-A (GB)
Title: Side effects treatment
Inventor: RUDOV DAVID
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 2000-09-25
Abstract: The invention provides a novel use of a substance comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable liquid extract from a juice derived from cereal plants (which includes wild grasses) and carried in a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient for application to and take up by an animal subject. The use is for the manufacture of a product for the adjunct treatment of animals including humans, to reduce the incidence or severity of side effects associated with primary chemical treatment of the animal. The invention also provides a product for the adjunct treatment of animals, a process for the adjunct treatment of animals, an adjunct secondary treatment product effective to reduce the incidence or severity of side effects, and a process for enhancing the therapeutic treatment of an animal.
Patent GB-2386558-A (GB)
Title: Two-part replacement patella prosthesis
Inventor: TIBREWAL SHEO B
IPC: A61F2/00
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A two-part replacement patella prosthesis comprises a patellar component and a femoral component. The patellar component has an oval articulating face <B>1</B> which is divided by a medial ridge <B>2</B>, slightly off-centre of the oval face <B>1</B>. The medial ridge <B>2</B> separates a slightly convex medial facet <B>3</B> and a slightly concave lateral facet <B>4</B> of the face <B>1</B>. The femoral component <B>(6)</B> caps the natural articulating surfaces of the femur <B>(7)</B> and the femoral component <B>(6)</B> is provided with a medial facet <B>(8)</B> and a lateral facet <B>(9)</B>. In this case, the medial facet <B>(8)</B> is slightly concave and the lateral facet <B>(9)</B> is slightly convex so as to complement the oppositely curved facets <B>3, 4</B> of the patellar component. In another aspect, a surgical apparatus for the preparation of a knee joint for patella replacement prosthesis comprising a clamp consisting of a pair of limbs <B>(31, 32, figure 2)</B>, a first limb <B>(31)</B> having a cradle portion <B>(33)</B> for seating a patella <B>(P)</B> and a second limb <B>(32)</B> incorporating a foot <B>(34)</B> for securing a seated patella <B>(P)</B> in position for cutting, the two limbs <B>(31, 32)</B> being connected and held at a substantially parallel separation by means of one or more clamping screws <B>(35)</B> located distal from the cradle portion <B>(33)</B> and foot <B>(34)</B>, and a resection guide <B>(36)</B> consisting of a reference pointer <B>(37)</B> and an adjustment screw <B>(38)</B> for adjusting the position of the resection guide <B>(36)</B> relative to the seated patella <B>(P)</B>.
Patent GB-2387102-A (GB)
Title: Modular helmet
Inventor: ROSIE ANDY
IPC: A42B3/28
Filed: 2002-04-04
Abstract: A modular helmet system has: a helmet base 120 to protect from impacts the crown of a wearer's head and terminating basally in a rear and side rims; a C-shaped extension 140 detachably connected to said rims to protect from impacts, when fitted to the helmet base, the base of a wearer's skull; and a crown comb 160 detachably connected centrally over the crown of the helmet base. The helmet base is provided with ventilation windows centrally located over its crown. The comb covers and seals said ventilation windows. The comb is also employed to secure the extension in place, when fitted on the helmet base.
Patent GB-2388498-A (GB)
Title: Checking address information of a wireless terminal in a wireless LAN
Inventor: BUSH ANTON
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2002-05-07
Abstract: A method and device for ensuring address information of a wireless terminal device in a wireless local area network, the network comprising; an access point for setting up a communication connection to the terminal device, the method comprising establishing a communication connection between the terminal device and the access point (101), and relaying data packets from the terminal device to the network and from the network to the terminal device (105). The method further comprising the steps at the access point: detecting an IP address of the terminal device in response to the established communication connection (103), associating the detected IP address of the terminal device to the MAC address of the terminal device (104), and comparing that the address information of the terminal device on the relayed data packets are corresponding to the associated address information (111, 112). Furthermore if the address information does not match the data packet may be discarded 113 and the communication connection to the terminal device may be terminated 114. Furthermore the MAC address of the terminal device may be added to a list of misbehaving terminals 115.
Patent GB-2389591-A (GB)
Title: Cathodic protection of reinforced concrete
Inventor: GLASS GARETH KEVIN
IPC: C23F13/18
Filed: 2002-06-14
Abstract: An anode assembly for insertion in a gap between a section of reinforced concrete and another solid structure, which may be another section of concrete, comprises an anode 2 attached to a body of deformable material 1 which is preferably resiliently deformable, whereby, when the assembly is inserted into the gap, the anode is pressed into electrical contact with the concrete surface. Preferably means are provided to expand the body of deformable material to press the anode into contact with the concrete which may comprise <SL> <LI>a) a slot in the body of deformable material and a strip of size greater than the slot for insertion into the slot, the strip preferably being coated with a friction reducing material or ; <LI>b) a cavity in the body which cavity can be inflated by the admission of a fluid thereto or ; <LI>c) a deformed resilient member under a constraint expandable in the direction of the gap on removal of the constraint or ; <LI>d) a hydrophilic member expandable on contact with water. </SL>
Patent GB-2380327-A (GB)
Title: Helical antenna operating at different resonant frequencies
Inventor: SAITO TETSUYA
IPC: H01Q5/40
Filed: 2002-07-10
Abstract: A helical antenna capable of operating at a plurality of different resonant frequencies comprises two capacitively coupled helical antenna elements 11A, 11B, the first element 11A being disposed coaxially and within the second element 11B. The first element 11A is directly electrically connected to a metal connection 13 to feed the antenna. The first element 11A is fed through the connection to function as a quarter-wave antenna. The second element 11B is unconnected and is fed from the connector via capacitive coupling with the first element to function as a half-wave antenna. The helical antenna may be disposed at the end of a rod conductor 15 in an extendable mobile phone aerial. When the retractable aerial is extended the rod antenna is operational and when retracted the helical antenna is operational.
Patent GB-2396567-A (GB)
Title: A computer controlled exercise machine
Inventor: AMESS COLIN LAWRENCE
IPC: A63B24/00
Filed: 2002-07-13
Abstract: An exercise machine which may be used for a range of exercises is driven by an electric motor. The speed or resistance of the machine is controlled by a computer into which information about the user may be input. Information may also be gathered by the computer from the actions of the user, and the exercise program updated accordingly. A specific action may be copied by the computer and replicated by the machine.
Patent GB-2382884-A (GB)
Title: Control of fuel supply by controlling a fuel pumping means.
Inventor: ADAMS ROBERT E
IPC: F02D41/22
Filed: 2002-10-10
Abstract: An engine 110 which has a fuel delivery means such as a pump 140 which is controlled by a controller 130. The controller receives signal data indicative of a speed of a moveable component 160 forming part of the engine and a signal from an ignition command device 180. The fuel pump is controlled when the speed of the moveable component is substantially zero and the ignition signal is of at least one predetermined state. The moveable component could be a crankshaft, flywheel, piston, whereby an engine speed signal is generated. The ignition command device may be any one of; a manual and/or electronic switch, a touch screen, a proximity sensor, audio and/or visual sensor or a key switch. A diagnostic apparatus may also be in communication with the engine controller via a service tool interface 189. A data link 188 may also be provided, by which a person maybe provided with information of the ignition status and the operating state of the fuel pump.
Patent GB-2377813-A (GB)
Title: Fuel cell for downhole and subsea power systems
Inventor: ZHANG WENLIN
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2001-05-16
Abstract: This invention relates to fuel cells, and in one embodiment, to fuel cells (10) that are especially well suited for downhole use in oil and gas wells (200), and for subsea use in connection with offshore wells.
Patent GB-2395307-A (GB)
Title: Virtual to physical memory mapping in network interfaces
Inventor: BEECROFT JON
IPC: G06F12/10
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: A computer network (1) comprises:- a plurality of processing nodes, at least two of which each having respective addressable memories and respective network interfaces (2); and a switching network (3) which operatively connects the plurality of processing nodes together, each network interface (2) including a memory management unit (8a) having associated with it a memory in which is stored (a) at least one mapping table for mapping 64 bit virtual addresses to the physical addresses of the addressable memory of the respective processing node; and (b) instructions for applying a compression algorithm to said virtual addresses, the at least one mapping table comprising a plurality of virtual addresses and their associated physical addresses ordered with respect to compressed versions of the 64 bit virtual addresses. The network interface (2) provides visibility across the network of areas of the memory of individual processing nodes in a way which supports full scalability of the network.
Patent GB-2397585-A (GB)
Title: Flint block slip for wall cladding
Inventor: HOWORTH MALCOLM CHARLES
IPC: E04F13/14
Filed: 2003-01-23
Abstract: A flint block slip of thin section with reproduced field or knapped flint protrusions B designed to replicate the appearance of natural flint used in wall construction, when used in thin - panel and brick slip cladding systems. The thin panel includes interlocks E to facilitate correct coursing appearance, e.g. when used in a flint and brick system as in Fig 4 (not shown). The rear of the panel may have rebates A to facilitate its use in brick slip panel systems to assist correct coursing and is scored to enhance adhesion. The gaps C between flint projections allows mortar pointing to facilitate the appearance of natural flints.
Patent GB-2381357-A (GB)
Title: Delivering content by encapsulating into packages with associated meta-data
Inventor: PENDKUR RAMESH
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2001-06-21
Abstract: In one embodiment of the invention, a content is composed for delivery over a network to a subsystem. The content has a package containing a content. The package has package elements. The package and the package elements are tagged using meta-data. The meta-data are serialized into a file system compatible with the subsystem using a markup language.
Patent GB-2398543-A (GB)
Title: Variable buoyancy device for an offshore structure
Inventor: BONE DAVID
IPC: F03D11/04
Filed: 2003-02-21
Abstract: A Variable Buoyancy Device for an offshore structure has a support structure 1, a sealed bell cover 2, an airline 4, stops 5, and a collar seal 6. The support structure 1 has a flat-bottomed section 3, and a tubular section 7 extending upwards therefrom. The sealed bell cover 2 is arranged to surround the base section 3, with the collar seal 6 forming a watertight connection between the sealed bell cover 2 and the tubular section 7. The sealed bell cover 2 can be raised using forced air pressure from the airline 4, with the vertical motion being restricted by the stops 5. This allows a method of installation and removal by varying the buoyancy of the structure. During installation the structure is towed to the installation site with the sealed cover raised to increase buoyancy, before ballast material is added to the base section to lower the structure to the seabed. The sealed cover is then lowered to decrease base height and subsequent environmental loading.
Patent GB-2399320-A (GB)
Title: Semi-submersible jetty for transferring LNG from a production vessel to a transport vessel
Inventor: NEWELL MALCOLM
IPC: B63B1/10
Filed: 2003-03-10
Abstract: An 'L' shaped semi-submersible jetty is provided for use in the transfer of LNG from a production vessel to a transport vessel. In use the jetty is connected to the production vessel by means of a ball and hydraulic clamp coupling 3, which allows no relative motion between the jetty and the production vessel in a longitudinal, transverse or vertical direction, but does allow rolling motion of the jetty. Once the jetty is connected to the production vessel the transport vessel is moored alongside the jetty and LNG is transferred through pipes running along the jetty.
Patent GB-2400311-A (GB)
Title: Fabric seat back with a flap for covering a motif
Inventor: ALFANDARY SIMON JONATHAN
IPC: A47C7/42
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: A fabric seat back 15 for a collapsible chair 10, e.g. a "Director's chair", comprises a flap 26 provided along an upper or lower edge of the back. The flap 26 can be folded across the rear face 19 of the seat back so as to hide any traces of a printed or embroidered motif [25, figure 2] which may be formed on the front face [18, figure 2] of the seat back. The flap 26 may be secured in place by suitable fastening means 27.
Patent GB-2388253-A (GB)
Title: RF relay with liquid metal micro switches
Inventor: DOVE LEWIS R
IPC: H01H37/36
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: To mitigate resonance within an attenuator RF relay liquid metal micro switches (LIMMS) 45,46 are formed on a substrate on either side of a switched transmission line segment 50 and its associated attenuator 47 resulting in low stray coupling capacitance across the open parts of the switches when the attenuator segment is in use, which increases the frequency for the onset of resonance driven by the RF voltage drop across the attenuator. The amplitude of resonance can be reduced by including on the substrate a further pair of LIMMS 48,49 to connect respective resistors to each end of the transmission line segment. Alternatively one of the latter switches and its resistor may be connected near, but not at, the middle of the transmission line segment.