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Patent GB-2317771-A (GB)
Title: Observer tracking directional display
Inventor: WOODGATE GRAHAM JOHN
IPC: G02B30/33
Filed: 1996-09-27
Abstract: Observer tracking is provided in an autostereoscopic 3D display, for instance of the type comprising an LCD panel 2 behind a parallax barrier 3. An infrared sensor such as a position sensitive detector 25 is provided on the LCD panel 2. The parallax barrier 3 extends over the detector 25 so as to form an image of the observer or of a reflective target worn by the observer on the detector 25. The parallax barrier 3 is moved so as to keep the image at a constant position on the detector 25. The viewing zones thus track the observer.
Patent GB-2307280-A (GB)
Title: Fill metered hydraulically actuated fuel injection system and method of fuel injection
Inventor: AUSMAN THOMAS G
IPC: F02M59/30
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: The fill metered hydraulically actuated fuel injection system utilizes an actuation fluid, preferably lubricating oil, from tank 101. A control valve (22, Fig 2) actuates an intensifier piston (30) which drives a plunger (40) to pressurise fuel from tank 102 and hydraulically actuate injectors 11. Fuel is then metered into the injector 11 either by retracting the plunger with a return spring (223, fig 14) or by pressurizing the fuel. The metering of fuel is achieved by computer control 103 of pressure regulators 121 and 115 for the fuel supply pressure and the actuation fluid pressure respectively, or by actuating the control valve (22) to cut the flow of the actuator fluid, thus stopping the plunger (40) at a metered retracted position.
Patent GB-2318310-A (GB)
Title: Reducing NOx emission from an engine
Inventor: MARSHALL ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: F01N13/02
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: An internal combustion engine 10 has an exhaust system 26 that includes an NO x trap 24 and an exhaust gas oxygen sensor 22, and a management system 18 for selectively operating the engine in a lean burn mode, during which NO x gases produced by the engine are stored in the NO x trap 24 and a closed loop mode in which the mixture strength is oscillated about stoichiometry in dependence upon the output signal of an exhaust gas oxygen sensor located in the engine exhaust system. The response of the management system to the output signal of the exhaust gas oxygen sensor 22 when operating in closed loop mode is biased to create a slightly lean condition in the exhaust system to prevent the release of the NO x gases stored in the trap 24.
Patent GB-2319862-A (GB)
Title: Performing computer-based on-line commerce using an intelligent agent
Inventor: CARTER JOHN MERVYN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1996-11-28
Abstract: A method for performing computer-based on-line commerce, in which a client computer issues a commercial request and a plurality of server computers is available to service the request, is performed by an intelligent agent, by receiving (301) the request from the client computer, reviewing (302,304) content-related information and business policies of each server computer, and making decisions (303,306) as to which server should serve the request based on content-related information and business policies.
Patent GB-2321366-A (GB)
Title: Multi-service Telephone System and Method
Inventor: HUI KELLY
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 1997-01-21
Abstract: A telephone system has access both to a terrestrial radio telephone service 19 23 21 25 and to a satellite telephone service 3 5 13. In the event that no terrestrial service 19 23 21 25 is available, an equipment identifier 69 in the handset 1 permits the ground portion 5 13 of the satellite service to accept calls from the handset 1 and to establish a call basis, by display of questions on the handset display 35 and acceptance of responses from the handset keypad 33, if no basis already exists. The system permits more than one identifiable user per handset 1 and flexibility in establishment of the call basis. The system can use the equipment identifier 69 to recognise the style of handset and adapt its protocols accordingly.
Patent GB-2309969-A (GB)
Title: Nucleoside analogues based on indol-1-yl, pyrrol-1-yl and related base analogues
Inventor: BROWN DANIEL
IPC: C07H21/00
Filed: 1997-02-03
Abstract: Nucleoside analogues as defined in claims 1 and 11, which are characterised by replacing a natural base by a group M where M is where each of X 1 , X 2 and X 3 are C or N; ```each of R 6 and R 7 is the same or different and each is H, NO 2 , CO, COR 8 , OR 8 , CN, O, CON(R 8 ) 2 , COOR 8 , SO 2 R 8 , SO 3 R 8 , SR 8 , NHCHO, (CH 2 ) n N(R 8 ) 2 , halogen, or a reporter moiety; ```each of R 8 and R 9 is H or hydrocarbyl or a reporter moiety; ```and n is 0-4 are provided. These analogues are substrates for polymerase and terminal transferase enzymes, and thus can be used to extend polynucleotide chains and be incorporated therein. Nucleic acids containing a residue of such an analogue can be detected by using an antibody which binds to M.
Patent GB-2328689-A (GB)
Title: Peptides based on the p21 ras proto-oncogene protein for the treatment of cancer
Inventor: GJERTSEN MARIANNE KLEMP
IPC: C07K7/06
Filed: 1997-08-27
Abstract: A peptide capable of inducing specific cytotoxic T cell responses (CD 8+) comprises 8 to 10 amino acids of the p21 ras proto-oncogene protein including position 12, 13 or 61 wherein an amino acid substitution has been made at the latter position. These peptides may be used as cancer vaccines and in compositions for anti-cancer treatment.
Patent GB-2328604-A (GB)
Title: Shoulder strap with inflatable insert
Inventor: MIZEN JOHN PAUL
IPC: A45C13/30
Filed: 1997-08-29
Abstract: A shoulder strap 5 has an internal pocket into which can be inserted an airtight bag filled with compressed air, made from a supple, strong non-porous material such as polyurethane. The air cushioning makes the strap comfortable to wear whilst carrying a heavy load. Should the insert become punctured then a new one can easily be placed into the strap via opening 6. This opening can be optionally sealed with poppers, a zip, or hook and pile material. The insert can be made from two sheets welded together, or from a ready made tube. The insert can be divided into sections by weld lines, these sections either being totally sealed from one another, or having small gaps allowing air to pass between adjacent sections.
Patent GB-2329759-A (GB)
Title: Electric heating elements
Inventor: O'NEILL ROBERT ANDREW
IPC: H01H37/04
Filed: 1997-09-25
Abstract: An integrated control device, for use in an electric kettle or jug having a planar heating element in the form of a substrate having a resistance heating track printed on one side thereof, comprises control and/or indicator devices which have spring contacts (10,15) adapted to make direct electrical contact with respective ones of sets of terminal portions that are provided in the track of the heating element. A carrier member (1) has compartments (2, 3, 4) for accommodating an element protector control (5), an electrical inlet connector (6) and a steam sensor (7) with the steam sensor compartment (4) well segregated from the element protector compartment (2). The carrier member (1) accommodates the various components (5, 6, 7) in snap-fit manner and can readily be redesigned to suite any particular heating element design. More particularly, any particular arrangements of the terminal portions of the heating element track to suit desired locations for the element protector control (5) and the steam sensor (7) can readily be achieved simply by correspondingly designing the layout of the printed resistance heating track. A simmer control may also be mounted on the heating element.
Patent GB-2329782-A (GB)
Title: Buffer data control in a wavelet transform image compression system
Inventor: HWANG JAE-SIK
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 1997-09-26
Abstract: In a wavelet transform image compression system, the rate of data output to a network is controlled by a buffer arrangement comprising a buffer memory 90 and a buffer controller 100, wherein the controller estimates the amount of data which will be read into the memory at the present input speed, adds that value to the data already present and generates a processing signal which will control the data so as to have an input speed to prevent overflow (or underflow) of data. The processing signal is used by the vector assembly 20 to remove data having a high frequency diagonal component (DM<3> where M = 2<m> for m = 1, 2, 3). As described, the buffer controller compares the estimated data, B, with two threshold levels to generate one of three processing signals which correspond with the removal of wavelets D2<3>, D4<3> and D8<3> or D2<3>, or with no removal.
Patent GB-2330737-A (GB)
Title: Quality assessment in a mobile communications system
Inventor: HATALA EDWARD
IPC: H04L1/18
Filed: 1997-10-27
Abstract: A method of assessing the quality of communications between a mobile unit and a base station of a mobile communications system determines the number of packets of data received at the mobile unit and compares this number with the number of transmitted packets of data. The difference provides an indication of transmission quality and can be used, for example, in determining how subsequent transmissions are to be made, in terms of frequency and/or direction, and for billing and the like. As an alternative to a count of the number of packets received, the number of re-transmissions could be used.
Patent GB-2321974-A (GB)
Title: Aligning optical elements on a substrate
Inventor: HIRANO YOSHIMASA
IPC: H01L21/027
Filed: 1998-02-04
Abstract: Optical elements are aligned on a substrate by producing plural recesses at areas on which plural optical elements are to be arranged, on an Si substrate having a plane top surface, producing an etching mask for producing a V-groove in which an optical fiber is to be arranged, employing the stepped edges of the recess produced at the area on which the V-groove is to be produced, producing the V-groove in which an optical fiber is to be arranged, employing a KOH solution and the etching mask produced in the earlier step, removing the etching mask, oxidizing the entire surface of the Si substrate, producing a metal pad on which a Laser diode or a Photo diode is arranged on the SiO 2  layer produced on the Si substrate in the earlier step, employing the stepped edges of the recess produced at the area on which the Laser diode or the Photo diode is arranged as an alignment mark, and arranging the Laser diode or the Photo diode on the metal pad The linearity of the edges of the V-groove during production is inspected by observing the longitudinal edges of the groove in comparison with the stepped edges of the recess.
Patent GB-2322849-A (GB)
Title: Stacking aids
Inventor: MCNAMEE FERGUS
IPC: B65D85/00
Filed: 1998-03-03
Abstract: Layers of substantially flat articles such as plates for use in microwaves are separated by stacking aids (1,2 ) having recesses (10) each to receive and locate an article. Each recess (10) has concentric walls for locating different sized articles and differently profiled stacking aids (1,2) may coperate in forming two adjacent stacks on a pallet. Finger receiving slots may facilitate removal of the articles.
Patent GB-2323494-A (GB)
Title: Image acquisition and processing system
Inventor: YANG HONGLI
IPC: H04N5/378
Filed: 1998-03-06
Abstract: In an image acquisition and processing system that can eliminate or reduce the effects of offset voltage and threshold voltage in a plurality of operational amplifier (112,116), each of which is used in an integrator, the output of the integrator is sampled twice by a dual sampling circuit 140, once when connected to a photo-sensor and the other time when not connected to the photo-sensor. The difference between the two samplings reduces or cancels out the effect of the offset voltage. The system also preferably contains a plurality of transistors used as source follower. Each of the transistors is connected to an output terminal of the dual sampling circuit. These transistors have different threshold voltages. The output of a transistor is sampled. A predetermined voltage is then applied to the transistor and the output is again sampled. The difference between these two samples reduces or cancels out the effect of the threshold voltage. The effect of the predetermined voltage can be cancelled out by taking a second difference between the twice sampled output originated from two transistors.
Patent GB-2328216-A (GB)
Title: Cleaning composition and method of manufacturing Semiconductor devices
Inventor: KIL JOON-ING
IPC: H01L21/822
Filed: 1998-04-27
Abstract: The cleaning composition comprises the mixture of 0.01 to 10 weight percent of HF, 1 to 10 weight percent of H2O2, 0.01 to 30 weight percent of IPA, and remaining percent of H2O. The method of manufacturing semiconductor devices comprises the steps of: a) forming the lower storage electrode of a capacitor by patterning after depositing a first conductive material 14 on an insulating film 12 of a semiconductor substrate having contact holes formed thereon; b) undercutting some portion of the insulating film of the lower electrode using such a cleaning composition and the pattern of the lower electrode as an etching mask, and, at the same time, cleaning the exposed surface of the lower electrode; and c) forming a dielectric film on the exposed surface of the lower electrode. Undercutting the lower storage electrode increases the surface area available for the formation of hemispherical grained silicon. Accordingly, the surface area and the storage capacity of the storage electrode is increased.
Patent GB-2322615-A (GB)
Title: A two-compartment container
Inventor: HARVEY JOHN WINSTON
IPC: B65D35/22
Filed: 1996-11-06
Abstract: A two-compartment container (10) for paste or other thixotropic material comprising an inner compartment (13) located within an outer compartment (14), each compartment (13, 14) having an outlet port (18, 20) at one common end thereof, wherein the outer compartment (14) has at said common end of the container a nozzle (18) having two side-by-side outlet passageways (31, 32), the outlet port (20) of the inner compartment (13) opening into one of said outlet passageways (32) of the container nozzle or orifice (27). The container can be closed by a closure having a lid (142) which includes a pair of radially spaced annular sidewalls (147, 148) for sealing the nozzle.
Patent GB-2324286-A (GB)
Title: Production/platform mooring configuration
Inventor: BOERSETH KNUT
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 1997-02-14
Abstract: There is described an anchor which is attached to the sea floor; an anchor line comprising an upper end and a lower end wherein the lower end is connected to the anchor; an anchor line buoy which is attached to the upper end of the anchor line; and a vessel line comprising an upper end and a lower end wherein the lower end attaches to the buoy and the upper end attaches to the vessel. A mooring system comprises a first mooring line; and a second mooring line, wherein the first and second mooring lines, each comprises: an anchor which is attached to the sea floor; an anchor line comprising an upper end and a lower end wherein the lower end is attached to the buoy and the upper end is attached to the vessel, wherein the first and second mooring lines are placed on opposite sides of the vessel so that the net horizontal force on the vessel is zero.
Patent GB-2343601-A (GB)
Title: Shading and texturing 3-dimensional computer generated images
Inventor: DUNN MARK EDWARD
IPC: G06T15/40
Filed: 1998-11-06
Abstract: A method and apparatus for shading and texturing 3-dimensional computer generated images deals with what are known as punch through textures by first supplying data defining a group of surfaces representing each object in the image, in turn. For each elementary area of the display, a depth value is generated for each surface of each object in dependence on the distance of that surface from an image plane. Shading and texture data is then applied to the surfaces. A determination is made as to whether or not any texture data applied to a surface is fully opaque. The depth values are stored for opaque textures at the appropriate elementary areas. The depths of surfaces from subsequent objects are then compared with depth values for the opaque objects at elementary areas and, surfaces of subsequent objects for elementary areas which have a fully opaque surface closer to the image plane than the surface being considered are discarded.
Patent GB-2332904-A (GB)
Title: Polyetherimides from Bismaleimide Derivatives for Optical Communications
Inventor: SUH DONG-HACK
IPC: C07D207/456
Filed: 1998-12-31
Abstract: A polyetherimide having a repeat unit of formula 2: wherein X 1  and X 4  are selected from, for example, nitro or halogenated alkyl, aromatic or alkoxy or, most preferably, halogen and Z 1  and Z 2  comprise an halogenated divalent hydrocarbon ring or chain, e.g. phenylene or benzophenone. The compounds of formula 2 are prepared via reaction of, for example, a suitable bis(dichloromaleimide) derivative with a diol followed by polymerisation. These bis(dichloromaleimide) precursors are novel compounds that are prepared by chlorination of the corresponding bismaleimide with thionyl chloride. The polyetherimides have a high refractive index, good film forming properties and thermal stability and can minimise optical loss in the near infrared range and are therefore useful in optic fibres for optical communications.
Patent GB-2347634-A (GB)
Title: Gaming apparatus
Inventor: HADLEY MARK
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 1999-03-11
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game in which an object is to acquire property as represented by indicators, the property being, in particular a real person, geographical location, landmark or historical monument, wherein the indicators are shaped to represent the property in their entirety, or in modular form. An indicator, eg, the Eiffel Tower, my comprise a number of interlocking modules 11, 13, 14 and 15. Once a player owns cards corresponding to a particular set of property, the player may purchase an appropriate module for that property and place it on a corresponding space on the game board. Further modules may be purchased until the indicator in its entirety is purchased representing the full value of the property.
Patent GB-2348985-A (GB)
Title: Centralized affinity maintenance in a workload managed client/server system
Inventor: CHESSELL AMANDA ELIZABETH
IPC: G06F15/177
Filed: 1999-04-15
Abstract: In a client/server system where a client sends a work request to a server which includes a group of workload managed server processes each of which is capable of performing the work request, a server apparatus running a server process has: a data storage unit storing mapping data which maps a particular server process to each of a plurality of groups of workload managed server processes; a means for receiving from a client a request for the identity of the mapped server process corresponding to a particular group of workload managed server processes, the particular group being specified in the request; a means for accessing the data storage unit to determine, for the particular group specified in the received request, the identity of the mapped server process; and a means for returning the identity of the mapped server process to the client; wherein the request received from the client is associated with an entity whose lifetime is coupled to the lifetime of the server process. The advantage is that by maintaining a dynamic process mapping list in a central location only for a finite time the risk of a system crash wiping out the mapping list data is greatly reduced.
Patent GB-2349550-A (GB)
Title: Disposable mobile telephone
Inventor: NEWTON COLIN
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 1999-04-30
Abstract: A disposable mobile telephone which when activated by pushing up the antenna button activates the battery and gives the caller a dialliong tone to enable them to phone out. The phone will not receive incoming calls and it does not have a telephone number. The phone incorporates the minimum amount of buttons to make a call and does not have any other supplementary functions. The phone would be made of plastic /card/board so that it is light and will present no environmental problem when thrown away.
Patent GB-2349631-A (GB)
Title: Label disposed freely within bottle
Inventor: SCHOFIELD CLAIRE
IPC: B65D23/14
Filed: 1999-05-04
Abstract: The present invention relates to labelling an at least partially transparent bottle (1) for containing a transparent liquid such as bath foam, shampoo or conditioner. The bottle (1) includes labelling means (7) disposed inside the bottle (1) having a label (8) thereon which is visible through the wall (2,3) of the bottle (1). The labelling means (7) may be a resilient plastics sheet which is inserted in the bottle in a rolled-up state so that it regains its original flat configuration inside the bottle.
Patent GB-2351501-A (GB)
Title: Detergent compositions or components
Inventor: SUMMERS SHIRLEY
IPC: C11D17/06
Filed: 1999-07-01
Abstract: Detergent compositions or components comprise certain hydrophibically modified cellulosic materials, which provides protection of fabrics, whereof at least 80% or even at least 90% has a particle size of below 1000 microns or even below 850 or even 710 microns. Selection of material of this particle size results in improved dispersion of the cellulosic material and imparts improved appearance and integrity benefits to fabrics and textiles laundered in washing solutions formed from such compositions.
Patent GB-2354064-A (GB)
Title: Bicycle brake light
Inventor: SHUGAA ISSAM
IPC: B62J6/04
Filed: 1999-09-08
Abstract: A bicycle brake light, which may comprise LEDs, have a cover of red plastic and be fitted to the saddle pole, operates in response to a pressure sensitive brake pad to which it is connected preferably via a connection box.
Patent GB-2346893-A (GB)
Title: Microbiological illuminating apparatus
Inventor: SNOWDEN SIMON
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 1999-12-01
Abstract: Apparatus for illuminating and examining microbiological tests, comprising an openable enclosure containing a platform for supporting a test dish, the enclosure including a support for at least one light source which has disposed to provide a respective collimated light beam towards a viewing region that includes the location or expected location of the test dish, whereby the region is evenly but not diffusely illuminated, and a mounting for a video camera such that the video camera is directed at the viewing region.
Patent GB-2357115-A (GB)
Title: Secondary latching mechanism for a steering lock
Inventor: RUTHERFORD COLIN
IPC: B60R25/021
Filed: 1999-12-09
Abstract: A cylindrical lock comprises a barrel 10 disposed within a housing 30, the barrel supports a tumbler 40 which has a cam surface 44. Insertion of a key 20, urges the tumbler towards the housing so that the tapered end 41 of the tumbler enters the space between the outer surface of the barrel 12 and the inner surface of the housing 33. As the barrel moves into the housing, the tumbler then rotates so that it can clear the formation 34 provided on the housing. Once clear of the formation, the tumbler latches into space 37 and prevents the barrel returning to its original position until the key is withdrawn. The tumbler may be spring biassed [Figs. 8 and 9]. The cylindrical lock may be connected to a steering lock device to serve as a secondary latching device to prevent the steering lock becoming engaged whilst the key is in the barrel.