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Patent GB-2373287-A (GB)
Title: Fixing peg
Inventor: STORY WILLIAM TAYLOR
IPC: A47G1/22
Filed: 2001-03-14
Abstract: A fixing peg (e.g. for hanging pictures or notices on walls) may have independent separate fixing pins B9 or a ganged (inter-dependent) assembly of fixing pins or integrally formed fixing pins 16 which may be knocked into a wide range of mounting surfaces. Further separate fixings may be inserted through available clearance holes 12. The fixing peg's grip and stability on a wall or other surface may be reinforced by one or more adhesive pads 15. A tongue 14, B7 projecting forwards and upwards from the fixing peg's length creates a V-shaped profile which grips a line on which a hanging object may be suspended so that the object cannot then move from its intended position without further intervention and deliberate detachment and uplifting.
Patent GB-2374131-A (GB)
Title: A tap abutment arrangement.
Inventor: IMPETT PETER JOHN
IPC: B67D1/14
Filed: 2001-04-05
Abstract: A tap arrangement 10 comprises a body 12, a spindle 16 slideably journalled on the body, and a handle 18 pivotably connected to the spindle. The handle 18 comprises a first cam surface and the body comprises a second cam surface. The handle 18 pivotable at pivot 20. The first and second cam surfaces cooperate to lift the spindle 16 to allow liquid to flow through the tap arrangement 10. A surface 22 of the handle 18 and the stop face 24 of the spindle 16 abut at a predetermined point to limit the pivotable displacement of the handle with respect to the spindle. The tap is preferably used to dispense drinks such as beer. Preferably stop face 24 is inclined at an angle of 45{. The handle may be a retrofit unit.
Patent GB-2374756-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: THERIAULT ERIC YVES
IPC: G06T1/60
Filed: 2001-04-20
Abstract: Network configuration data is automatically written to data structures in a networked image data processing environment. The environment includes several image processing systems (<B>101-108)</B> in which each image processing system has direct access to a respective frame storage device (<B>111-118</B>). Each image processing system includes a local configuration file specifying details of its locally connected storage device in combination with a network configuration data structure. A network (<B>121</B>) allows each image processing system to indirectly access the frame storage devices of other connected image processing systems. An image processing system transmits details of system configuration data to other networked processing systems. Furthermore, configuration data received from other networked image processing systems is added to local configuration data. Thus, when network configurations are changed, each system will identify its local condition, transmit this information to other systems and receive information from the other systems.
Patent GB-2368940-A (GB)
Title: Process for writing to and erasing a non-volatile memory area
Inventor: HURICH MARTIN
IPC: G11C16/10
Filed: 2001-06-25
Abstract: The invention concerns a process for writing to and erasing a non-volatile memory area (SB), at least one enable pattern (FM) being written into a predefined sub-area of the memory area following error-free writing to the latter. In order that terminated erase operations can be reliably ascertained, it is proposed that invalidity patterns (UM) be written into two further sub-areas of the memory area (SB) prior to the erase operation, the sub-areas provided for the purpose encompassing those sub-areas reserved for the enable patterns. The (partial) presence of invalidity patterns indicates an incorrectly terminated erase operation. The invention can be applied advantageously in controllers with non-volatile memories.
Patent GB-2377572-A (GB)
Title: Object coding an image for data compression
Inventor: MUTCH PAUL
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2001-07-11
Abstract: A system is disclosed wherein image data is classified in a first processor by comparison of image features with entries in a database having entries corresponding to image features. A record is built of classifying terms identifying image features and this record is utilised in a second processor in order to reconstruct the image from the record of classifying terms by utilising the same database. The second processor may be at a remote location, and the first processor may be configured to initially classify the whole image and subsequently identify and classify only changed features within the image in order to send a record of the changes to the second processor in order to update the model. Independent claims are included for a display apparatus and an image capture system which may be used in a teleconferencing system employing the coding method of the invention.
Patent GB-2363227-A (GB)
Title: Analysing music to determine a characteristic portion for a sample.
Inventor: HASEGAWA YUTAKA
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2000-05-18
Abstract: Musical contents, comprising performance information (eg. MIDI data) and sound information (eg. PCM data) is distributed over a network (eg. Internet). Before purchasing the full piece, customers are able to download free samples. The invention claimed in this divisional concerns a system for automatically selecting a characteristic portion of the whole content to be used as a sample. The MIDI data is divided into segments in accordance with a detected performance pattern. The sound information is analysed to detect an envelope, and then divided into segments on the basis of a tendency of rising and falling variations in the envelope. By comparing the segments, a characteristic range, such as a bridge portion, of the musical piece is then identified and extracted for use as the sample.
Patent GB-2378735-A (GB)
Title: Rolling element bearings and seals thereof
Inventor: SYNNOTT ANTHONY THOMAS
IPC: F16C33/78
Filed: 2001-08-15
Abstract: A rolling element bearing 2 with inner and outer rings 10, 11 which rotate relative to one another has a set of balls 12 spaced-apart with a cage 13 and running in tracks 14 in the inner surfaces of the rings. Seals 15 prevent the ingress of contaminants in the bearing interior and retain lubricant. Each seal 15 is of L-shaped cross-section and composed of a molded elastomeric body 16 combined with a stiffening member 17. The seal 15 has a block-like mounting piece 6 extending axially of one of the bearing rings 11 and to which it is internally secured. To achieve this, the ring 11 has a sinusoidally shaped surface region 23, 24 with a projection 27 which fits into a groove 22 on the outer peripheral surface of the mounting piece 6.
Patent GB-2363645-A (GB)
Title: Extended range proportional valve
Inventor: FREISINGER PAUL W
IPC: G05D16/20
Filed: 2000-02-17
Abstract: An extended range proportional valve which can control rates of mass flow over continuous low, intermediate and high ranges has a pilot member (68) mounted on an armature (84) of a solenoid which can be dithered onto and off of a pilot opening (56) in a main valve member (30) which seals a main valve opening (20) to control mass flow rates over the low range by varying the duty cycle and/or frequency of a pulse width modulated current in the solenoid coil (72). Intermediate and high flow rates are achieved by dithering the pilot valve member (68) with a duty cycle and/or frequency sufficient to raise the main valve member (30) relatively short and relatively long respective distances from the main valve seat (18).
Patent GB-2368884-A (GB)
Title: A metal leaf seal for sealing between a reciprocating shaft and a seal housing
Inventor: POND RICHARD JAMES
IPC: F16J15/20
Filed: 2001-10-26
Abstract: A metal leaf seal comprises a stack of vee-rings 4 of identical shape, which perform a sealing function between a housing 2 and a metal shaft 3. Upper and lower former rings 5 hold the stack of vee-rings in place. The stack of vee-rings 4 can additionally be held together by an electron beam isolation weld 7 which allows each vee-ring 4 to flex independently. With pressure applied, a reciprocating sealing face is formed at the edges 9 of the vee-rings 4, with pressure energising the face of the seal at 10 adding further load to the preloaded seal edges 9. A further static sealing interface with the housing 2 is formed at 11.
Patent GB-2383507-A (GB)
Title: Cascade system for network units using loop-back
Inventor: DONOGHUE BRYAN JAMES
IPC: H04L12/433
Filed: 2001-12-22
Abstract: Network units such as a switch for use in a cascaded stack are organised to provide a cascade connection in the form of a dual unidirectional connection so that, in its ordinary configuration, there is at least one and preferably more than one unidirectional ring for each direction around the cascade, each ring including a respective port on each unit. For each ring, each port on a unit is connected by a respective link to a corresponding port on the preceding unit and the following unit. The units provide a self-healing operation in the event of various kinds of operational failure. The self-healing operation includes loop-back of packets in units adjacent the failure and bypass of a packet switching process for other units. The units include control logic for passing control frames containing status information relating to the units and links between them and for co-operation with a CPU to control a switching engine to perform the self-healing operation in accordance with that status information. The units forward on the cascade packets with headers that identify a destination port and the unit on which that port is located and also indicate which units have and have not been traversed by a packet.
Patent GB-2387839-A (GB)
Title: Snap-fit cap with punturable portion
Inventor: PASSANT TREVOR JON
IPC: B65D47/36
Filed: 2002-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides in combination a drink container (10) sealed by a snap-fit cap (11) of a thin, resilient and flexible plastics material, a drinking straw (Fig. 2, 13) and a punch (12) having a constant diameter portion (14) tapering at its distal end to a point, the diameter of said portion (14) of the punch being only slightly greater than the diameter of the straw (Fig 2, 13) and the arrangment being such that after making a hole (15) in the cap (11) utilising the punch (12) the straw (Fig. 2, 13) may be inserted in the hole (15) and the material of the cap (11) deflected by the punch (12) will form a seal around the straw (Fig 2, 13).
Patent GB-2373081-A (GB)
Title: Self-contained network browser with diagnostic abilities
Inventor: CHANG RONG-WEN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2000-06-20
Abstract: A network browser with diagnostic abilities stored in a persistent memory, wherein the persistent memory is not a hard disk, is provided. The network browser is used to repair failures of peripheral devices in a networked computer, such as a hard drive, so as to avoid forcing a user to manually diagnose or solve the failure. Moreover, the network browser removes strict dependence on a traditional operating system, and thus the hard disk, to make such repairs. According an embodiment, the network browser comprises a plurality of software modules. The modules include: a device driver module (216), which is configured to initialize and test one or more peripheral devices; a real time kernel module (220), which is configured to detect and dispatch data to and from peripheral devices, though said device driver module (216), including processing diagnostic data corresponding to operation of said peripheral devices, and to perform memory management tasks; an internet protocol module (224), which is configured to handle network communications with remote devices; a graphics windowing module (232), which is configured to process visual display data and control; and a hypertext markup language module (248) configured to interpret hypertext markup language documents for display with said graphics windowing module (232).
Patent GB-2375324-A (GB)
Title: Waste ink management
Inventor: ASKREN BENJAMIN ALAN
IPC: B41J2/17
Filed: 2001-02-13
Abstract: A process of, and apparatus for controlling waste ink from an ink jet printhead, transfers waste ink to an absorptive diaper (33), and at least intermittently forces air (51, 53) across the absorptive diaper (33) to promote evaporation of certain volatile ink components from the transferred ink. Waste ink may be received and temporarily retained on a plurality of spaced apart inclined louvers (23) located above the absorptive diaper (33), and air (51, 53) conveyed across and between the louvers (23) to promote evaporation of certain volatile components from the received ink.
Patent GB-2392792-A (GB)
Title: Zapping to TV or radio stations wherein a discarded station cannot be re-zapped during the zapping session or until the programme has changed
Inventor: ROBERTSON GEORGE
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2002-09-07
Abstract: A system and method for controlling channel changes in television or digital radio having a tuner or receiver (12) . The system comprises an enhanced zap mechanism (34) that is operable to monitor channel change commands received from a user over a zapping session, identify discarded channels and prevent the tuner or receiver (12) from returning to the discarded channels during the rest of the zapping session, unless it is determined that a programme transmitted on the discarded channel has changed.
Patent GB-2394026-A (GB)
Title: Tap connector for a water delivery device
Inventor: JUAN CHUNG-CHUN
IPC: A61C17/02
Filed: 2002-10-08
Abstract: A connector 30 between inner threads 42 of a spout 41 of a tap 40 and a delivery tube 20 such as for a water-spray tooth cleaner (10, figure 7) has a main body having a fluid passage 32 into which a retaining member 21-24 attached to the tube 20 may be inserted. A securing plate 50 having an aperture is slidably received in a radial slot (33) through the connector body and is moveable against the bias of a resilient coil spring 60 when a knob 52 on the plate 52 is pressed from a first, retaining position in which a part of the plate 50 cooperates with a groove 22 in the retaining member to a second, release position in which a spring 35 may forcibly eject the retaining member from the body of the connector.
Patent GB-2385394-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle brake pad assembly with interchangeable pads
Inventor: EVERETT RICHARD CHARLES
IPC: B62L1/00
Filed: 2002-10-12
Abstract: A bicycle brake pad assembly has a plurality of replaceable and interchangeable pads 13,14,15. Each pad is of a separate multi-rubber or elastomer compound or composition, pre-selected to effect a separate braking result for each of the pad portions. Different pad combinations may be selected to improve wet or dry braking, to stop squealing and grabbing, or a combination of compounds may be utilized for different braking characteristics. Troughs 13a in the pads engage rails 16a of a holder 16 of a brake shoe 12, and are captured by a pad 15 held by a locking pin 20 in a groove 15b. The pad braking surfaces have moulded configurations, and contact a wheel rim generally simultaneously.
Patent GB-2377614-A (GB)
Title: Low calorie sweeteners
Inventor: CONN HELEN
IPC: A23L27/30
Filed: 1999-06-18
Abstract: A composition for emulating the taste of sugar comprises aspartame blended with polydextrose and lactitol as low-calorie bulking agents. A preferred composition comprises 49.5 parts of polydextrose, 50 parts of lactitol and 0.5 parts of aspartame.
Patent GB-2397153-A (GB)
Title: Handwritten signature check to allow use of digital certificate
Inventor: KERRIGAN FRANCIS MUIR
IPC: G06F21/32
Filed: 2003-01-11
Abstract: System for enabling digital certificates to be accessed and enabled with an inputted "electronic handwritten signature". The electronic handwritten signature is entered through an electronic device that captures the signature then processes it to determine its validity against a stored electronic handwritten signature and unlocks or allows use of a digital certificate. The digital certificate that is unlocked by the electronic handwritten signature can perform standard digital certificate functions such as digitally sign, digital encrypt (cipher) / decrypt (de-cipher). The handwritten signature entered by the user performs a security protection function as a direct support or replacement of a pin or password that is commonly used to secure digital certificates. The handwritten signature will be used to gain access to the digital certificate as and when required.
Patent GB-2386289-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent interactive voice response for call centres
Inventor: DEZONNO ANTHONY
IPC: H04M3/493
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: The present invention discloses a system for processing calls in a call centre provided for support of enterprise activities of an organisation. The method includes the steps of receiving a query about the enterprise activities of the organisation from a caller through the call centre, translating the query into voice extensible mark-up language (VXML), forming an answer to the translated query within an artificial intelligence engine and providing the determined answer to the caller. Another embodiment of the invention discloses processing calls in a call centre comprising receiving a text-based question, converting the question into a metaprogramming language understood by an artificial intelligence engine, and forming an answer to the question.
Patent GB-2385129-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic testing system
Inventor: KNIGHT RAY
IPC: B08B9/04
Filed: 2001-11-12
Abstract: A comprehensive system for the cleaning, inspection, and testing of tubulars, particularly riser pipes, is provided. In a first aspect, a method of inspecting a tubular comprises cleaning, visually inspecting, corrosion mapping, and TOFD testing the tubular. In another aspect, a specially designed or adapted tool is provided for each of the steps of the method.
Patent GB-2388785-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent articles with non-aqueous compositions containing anionic polymers
Inventor: TYRRELL DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61K8/31
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to absorbent articles including non-aqueous compositions for protecting the barrier function of the skin. The compositions can be applied to the bodyfacing surfaces of absorbent articles so that the compositions come into contact with the skin. The compositions of the invention have improved stability on the bodyfacing surfaces after processing. The compositions of the invention provide several benefits including prevention and alleviation of skin irritations associated with the use of absorbent articles. The compositions can include emollients, viscosity enhancers and anionic polymers.
Patent GB-2404662-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning composition
Inventor: DUFFIELD PAUL JOHN
IPC: B29C48/95
Filed: 2003-08-01
Abstract: A method of making cleaning composition tablets involves making a premix of cleaning composition particulates and a lubricant, for example a sucrose ester or sorbitan ester; feeding the premix into a feed port of an extruder; feeding a binder, for example polyethylene glycol, into the extruder at or downstream of the feed port, the binder being a solid at room temperature but being mixed with the cleaning composition particles as a liquid or becoming a liquid inside the extruder; and extruding the resulting mixture into strands which are separated into tablets. The tablets is also claimed as is a method of lubricating a particular material.
Patent GB-2389993-A (GB)
Title: Relay for personal interpreter
Inventor: ENGELKE ROBERT M
IPC: B01J25/00
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: A relay is described to facilitate communication through the telephone system between hearing users (32) and users (60) who need or desire assistance in understanding voice communications. To overcome the speed limitations inherent in typing, the call assistant (40) at the relay does not type most words but, instead, re-voices the words spoken by the hearing user (32) into a computer (42) operating a voice recognition software package trained to the voice of that call assistant (40). The text stream created the computer and the voice of the hearing user are both sent to the assisted user (60) so that the assisted user can be supplied with visual text steam to supplement the voice communications. A time delay (62) in the transmission of the voice of the hearing user through the relay is of assistance in the assisted user (60) comprehending the communication session.
Patent GB-2405802-A (GB)
Title: Horse riding and other sports arenas
Inventor: WEST MARK ANTHONY
IPC: E01C13/04
Filed: 2003-09-09
Abstract: A transportable and temporary arena for erection, eg in a city centre park, comprises panels which can be connected edge to edge over a horizontal surface, each panel comprising a layer of impact absorbing resilient material. Preferably, each panel is a rectangular tray 4 of relatively rigid metal or synthetic material carrying a base layer 8A of cushioning material and a top layer of water-permeable material 8A, 8C with a surface 8D providing a good grip. The base layer may have voids allowing water to spread evenly across the tray. The raised lips of the trays are joined by locking connectors, Figs 3 to 5 (not shown), and each tray may comprise four sub-panels with lower reinforcing lips which are welded together to give some extra rigidity to the units, Fig 7 (not shown). The trays are easily transportable along with inclined boundary panels and nets to create complete arenas, Fig 1.
Patent GB-2406968-A (GB)
Title: Control of output beam divergence in a semiconductor laser
Inventor: QIU BOCANG
IPC: H01S5/343
Filed: 2003-10-11
Abstract: A semiconductor laser device incorporates a beam control layer for reducing far field and beam divergence. Within the beam control layer, a physical property of the semiconductor material varies as a function of depth through the beam control layer, by provision of a first sub-layer in which the property varies gradually from a first level to a second level, and a second sub-layer in which the property varies from said second level to a third level. The property that varies can be the composition ratio of the material or the refractive index. In the preferred arrangement, the conduction band edge of the semiconductor has a V-shaped profile through the beam control layer.
Patent GB-2408254-A (GB)
Title: Containers of tub form
Inventor: CLARKE ANGELO
IPC: B65D3/06
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A container in the form of a tub is made from a one piece blank of cardboard, paperboard or similar lightweight material and has a base and side wall panels 8, 10. The base has a central panel 16, to the opposite edges of which are connected the side wall panels 8, 10, and two outer triangular panels 24 which are hingedly connected to the central panel 16. Edge panels 26 are hingedly attached to respective edges of the triangular panels 24 and at least partially close the spaces formed between the central panel 24 and the adjacent side wall panels 8, 10. Tabs 34 may be glued inside the side wall panels 8, 10 for increased strength. Display openings 12 may be provided.
Patent GB-2397473-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive bandwidth utilisation to prevent interference between communication systems
Inventor: HUNDAL SUKHDEEP S
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2003-12-17
Abstract: Bandwidth utilisation in a radio communication band is adaptively readjusted 108 to prevent interference between communication systems using the same band. Communication systems using the communication band are detected 104 together with the frequencies being used by each system and an utilisation profile of the communication band is generated 106 so that communication links may be managed 110 in accordance with the profile to avoid interference. Communication channel quality, e.g. Bit Error Rate (BER), may be considered 102 in the readjustment, which may be an adjustment of a frequency hopping sequence 108.