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Patent GB-2345997-A (GB)
Title: Computerized dispute resolution system and method
Inventor: BURCHETTA JAMES D
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 1999-08-06
Abstract: A computerized system for automated dispute resolution through an Intranet website via the Internet or other communications linkage for communicating and processing a series of demands to satisfy a claim made by or on behalf of a claimant or other person involved in a dispute with at least one other person, such as a defendant, his insurer, or other sponsor, and a series of offers to settle the claim through at least one central processing unit including operation system software for controlling the central processing unit is disclosed. Preferably, the system also allows for the collection, processing, and dissemination of settlement data generated from settlements through the operation of the system for use by sponsors and claimants in establishing the settlement value of future cases. Also disclosed is a method for communicating and processing a series of demands and a series of offers through the system.
Patent GB-2363343-A (GB)
Title: Beverage dispenser with frothing of milk using jet of air
Inventor: REID JOHN NICHOLAS
IPC: A47J31/44
Filed: 2000-06-13
Abstract: Beverages such as cappuccino coffee, are prepared by frothing milk using a jet of air rather than steam. Air is supplied under pressure from pipe 22 to a venturi nozzle 60 in a milk reservoir 10. Milk froth is forced through pipe 48 into a settling tank 12 where the froth sinks to the bottom and air is discharged through vent pipe 54. Froth is dispensed from tank 12 by a plunger 52. The air may be supplied by a compressor 20 from a source of sterilised air derived from an air pump 38, an ozoniser 36 and carbon filter 26.
Patent GB-2368809-A (GB)
Title: Microfabricated reaction chamber system
Inventor: KARLSEN FRANK
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2000-09-15
Abstract: A microfabricated reaction chamber system for performing a nucleic acid sequence amplification and detection process on a sample using first and second reagents comprises, in series, an inlet port 20, first and second reaction chambers 40,50 and an outlet 60. Each chamber may be temperature controlled via heaters 42,52 and temperature sensors 44,54, the second chamber operating at a lower temperature than the first. Fluorescence exciting and detecting means (70 Fig 2) may be provided at the second chamber. A plurality of sets of first and second chambers, each with its own outlet, may be connected to a common inlet. Each chamber may be preloaded with an appropriate reagent.
Patent GB-2362602-A (GB)
Title: Joining profile sections
Inventor: WITTIG HUBERT
IPC: B29C65/50
Filed: 2000-11-16
Abstract: Two profile sections 5, 6, such as two sealing, trimming or finishing strips for use in motor vehicle body construction, are joined together end to end by use of a heat-sensitive, air-permeable foil 24 such as made of thermoplastics material. The foil 24 may be provided with a plurality of through slits 24A, or is in some other way rendered air-permeable (e.g. holes punched in the foil 24 by punch 36, see Figures 4 and 5), so that air can pass from one profile section to the other, through the foil 24, in use of the joined profile sections ( e.g. when they are fitted in position or when they are partially compressed to carry out a sealing function), thus preventing pressure build-up and possible bursting of the joint. The profile sections 5,6 may be clamped in respective retaining devices 18,20 and the foil 24 is unwound from a roll 22 into position between the facing ends of the profile sections. Heaters 26,28 may be moved into position for heating the foil 24 and the ends of the profile sections and then withdrawn. The two retaining devices 18,20 may be then moved towards each other so as to move the ends of the two profile sections into contact with opposite sides of the heated foil 24 which thus heat-bonds the end of the profile sections together.
Patent GB-2361609-A (GB)
Title: Providing different levels of communication services, each level with its own encryption key
Inventor: EPSTEIN STEVE
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2000-11-22
Abstract: A communication session management method for providing a transmission service having a plurality of service levels, each service level being associated with a separate quality-of-service (QOS), the method including preparing data for transmission at one of a plurality of service levels by uniquely associating a service-level encryption key to form encrypted data uniquely associated with the one of the plurality of service-levels, and transmitting the encrypted data uniquely associated with the one of the plurality of service-levels to users entitled to the one of the plurality of service-levels. The data may include audio, video, multimedia or 'On-demand' data.
Patent GB-2361545-A (GB)
Title: Traffic monitoring
Inventor: KEENAN ROGER HENRY
IPC: G08G1/01
Filed: 2000-12-20
Abstract: An apparatus and method for monitoring traffic comprises a plurality of vehicles (1) fitted with units (2). Each unit (2) comprises a CPU (3), a timer (4) and a GPS device (5). Whenever a vehicle (1) passes a waypoint (A) determined by the GPS device (5), the CPU (3) notes the time supplied by the timer (4). When the vehicle (1) passes the next waypoint (B) determined by the GPS device (5), the CPU (3) notes the time again. The CPU (3) substracts the two times to derive the actual journey time for the link (C) between the two waypoints (A,B), and this is compared against a stored link-time for the link (C). If the actual journey time is greater by a preset amount than the stored link-time, then the unit (2) transmits the relevant information to a control computer (8) by way of a communication device (6). In addition to notifying the control computer (8) when the vehicle (1) has exceeded a standard time for the link (C) between the waypoints (A,B), the unit (2) can monitor the progress of the vehicle (1) along the link (C) by monitoring its progress along sublinks using a technique known as "micro-pointing".
Patent GB-2371969-A (GB)
Title: Processing mackerel or herring
Inventor: WILSON NEIL
IPC: A23L17/00
Filed: 2000-12-23
Abstract: Processing oily fish that has been filleted comprises tempering blocks of the frozen fillets to about -15 C, breaking the blocks, mincing the fish and making the minced fish into a burger or sausage using the fat from the fat seam present in the fish. The fish is mackerel, salmon, herring, sprats or anchovies that are rich in omega-3 fatty acid.
Patent GB-2354807-A (GB)
Title: Jack-out captivated screw
Inventor: AUKZEMAS THOMAS V
IPC: B66F3/08
Filed: 1999-06-04
Abstract: A jack-out screw (10) for attaching a first panel (40) to a second panel (60) including a screw (20) and housing (30) wherein the housing is mounted flush with the first panel.
Patent GB-2371325-A (GB)
Title: Flood prevention barrier
Inventor: BURCH JOHN
IPC: E02B3/10
Filed: 2001-01-23
Abstract: A flood prevention barrier comprises a plurality of vertical panels fixed with bolts to a plurality of vertical stakes driven into the ground, where the ends of adjacent panels are overlapped. Rubber or foam strips may be sandwiched between the overlapping sections of adjacent panels to provide a watertight seal. The base of each panel may be provided with a flange, through which steel fixing pins may be driven into the ground. A thick foam strip may be provided between the flange and the ground to ensure the barrier is watertight.
Patent GB-2372196-A (GB)
Title: Removable shelf bracket
Inventor: HAGEN SVEIN ARNE
IPC: A47B17/03
Filed: 2001-02-20
Abstract: A bracket 18 for supporting an additional shelf or panel is fixed to an existing shelf, desk top or sill using a screw clamp. The bracket may be a single piece (eg Fig 4) or may include means such as screw holes (eg Figs 1,3) or sockets (as shown) to which additional brackets can be mounted for supporting a yet further shelf. The additional panel may form a working top extension (Fig 5) or a vertical back panel (Fig 12) for a desk. In one form the main support element of the bracket is mounted to the clamping element via a socket (Fig 16).
Patent GB-2361511-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle
Inventor: JAEGER THOMAS
IPC: F16D48/06
Filed: 1999-12-02
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for operating a motor vehicle which comprises at least one drive device, at least one drive axle, at least one gearbox device, at least one torque transmission device and at least one control device. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle.
Patent GB-2380701-A (GB)
Title: Fastening structure of handle and working part of a tool
Inventor: HUANG YU-HSIN
IPC: B25G3/28
Filed: 2001-10-11
Abstract: A hand tool comprising a handle 10 having a recess 12 at one end, a tool part 30 having an end 32 insertable into said recess 12; and fastening means 20 for releasably securing said end 32 in said recess 12, said fastening means 20 being rotatable from a first position into a second perpendicular position whereby it locks the handle 10 with respect to the tool part 30.
Patent GB-2381407-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic buffering in packet systems
Inventor: SCOTT MARTIN RAYMOND
IPC: H04L49/9015
Filed: 2001-10-24
Abstract: A method of writing data such as TDM data to a packet memory device, 22, in a system for transmitting data in packets across a packet network, (4), wherein said packets are arranged to form a plurality of packet streams, the method comprising:<BR> ```providing a plurality of buffers, 24, each arranged to store data destined for said packets;<BR> ```dynamically allocating to each packet stream a subset of buffers, 24, wherein at any given time said subset comprises as many of said buffers, 24, as are currently required to store data destined for that packet stream;<BR> ```writing to each subset of buffers, 24, data relating to the packet stream corresponding to that subset; and<BR> ```transferring data from each subset of buffers, 24, to the packet memory device, 22.
Patent GB-2382547-A (GB)
Title: Braille keyboard having sets of three operating keys either side of a space key and having a display for display of spots corresponding to the respective keys
Inventor: HALL ALAN
IPC: B41J3/32
Filed: 2001-12-01
Abstract: A braille practice keyboard 12 includes a spacebar S (Fig. 1) and sets of three operating keys B either side of the space key, and a visual display providing for selective display of spots in a 3x2 array of individual light emitters L (Fig.2) corresponding to the respective operating keys. In use, a user presses selected operating keys B to cause the corresponding emitters L to be energised, defining a predetermined character, syllable or phrase. In order to move on to the next character or syllable etc., the user presses the spacebar S to extinguish the emitters and energise a further emitter SL (signifying a space) before pressing the next combination of operating keys to display the next character or syllable. The light emitters may be replaced by a liquid crystal display of other form of visual display. The display may be provided at the rear of the keyboard (as shown), or in a unit separate from the keyboard, for example a projection unit, or the keyboard output signals may be passed to a computer for display on a monitor.
Patent GB-2383317-A (GB)
Title: Submerged friction mooring device
Inventor: DE BAAN JACOB
IPC: B63B27/24
Filed: 2001-12-21
Abstract: An apparatus and method are described for mooring two vessels (10,28) together. The apparatus comprises a submerged rigid arm (14,Fig 1) rotatably attached at one end to the first vessel (10). A variable buoyancy means (24) is mounted at the other end. The buoyancy can be altered to submerge the second end of the arm to a greater or lesser extent. A fender system (26) is mounted on the variable buoyancy means (24). The variable buoyancy means (24) can be submerged deeply as a second vessel (28) approaches, and then raised until the fender system (26) contacts the hull of the vessel (28) with sufficient force to create friction between the two and to keep the fender system (26) in contact with the hull of the vessel (28).
Patent GB-2384497-A (GB)
Title: A panel support member
Inventor: BOARDMAN WILLIAM
IPC: E06B3/68
Filed: 2002-01-23
Abstract: A wall, roof or ceiling structure comprises a framework of studs 4 and cross-bars (5, Fig 1) which supports panels 3, for example glazing panels. Fixing members 9 are provided, having a channel-shaped portion 10, which engages the leg 7, and lateral flanges 11, which engage the panels via a compressible sealing strip 12. The fixing members 9 are secured by pins 20 engaged through holes in the sides of the channel shaped portions 10 and the leg 7. The components are dimensioned so that the holes are off set slightly so that when the pins are inserted, the legs 7 are tensioned into the channels. Channel shaped elongate cover strips 21 are provided to cover the fixing members and are secured to the panels using an adhesive strip 22. Pressure pads 12 are provided between the fixing members and the panels.
Patent GB-2374046-A (GB)
Title: A multicolour marker pen with two nibs.
Inventor: BOLTON TERENCE WILLIAM
IPC: B43K8/00
Filed: 2002-02-06
Abstract: A marker pen comprises a tubular housing 1 from one end of which protrudes a first fluid retaining nib 14 replenished by fluid such as an indicator ink in a first chamber 9 positioned within the housing, and a second fluid retaining nib 25 which protrudes from the same end of the housing and is replenished by fluid such as an eradicator fluid present in a second chamber 22 positioned within the housing. The protruding nibs are spaced one from the other. The pen may be used to produce a line within a coloured stripe.
Patent GB-2372018-A (GB)
Title: Controlling airflow around a vehicle
Inventor: SHAW ANDREW
IPC: B62D35/00
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: Multiple vortex generating means, such as serrated strips (30 figure 3) are mounted on or form part of a vehicle at flow disturbance generating zones, especially trailing edges to create micro turbulence which is intended to improve airflow around the vehicle. The strip may comprise cusped projections (31) having various shapes which may be similar to birds feathers for example. The projections may have a second level of serrations along their edges (figure 4).
Patent GB-2375479-A (GB)
Title: Waste water outlet unit for a shower tray
Inventor: SELF JAMES EDWARD
IPC: E03C1/20
Filed: 2002-02-23
Abstract: A waste water outlet unit (10), for a shower tray having a drain opening, comprises a base element (12) which is locatable on the underside of the shower tray to cover the drain opening, and a clamp element (14) which is locatable on the topside of the shower tray and which is engageable with the base element (12) to clamp the base element (12) to the underside of the shower tray. The clamp element (14) has an aperture (52) through which waste water from the shower tray can pass into the base element (12), and a filter element (58) which is positionable over the aperture (52) and which can be removed to enable access to the interior of the unit (10) while maintaining the engagement between the base and clamp elements (12,14).
Patent GB-2388887-A (GB)
Title: Hydraulic diverter valve
Inventor: RICHARDS OWEN
IPC: F16K31/126
Filed: 2002-05-23
Abstract: A diaphragm housing 104 for a hydraulic diverter valve for connection to a boiler, the diaphragm housing 104 comprising first and second housing components 126 and 128, which are fastened together to define therebetween a central cavity containing a diaphragm valve, a fluid inlet 134 provided on the first housing component 126 and communicating with an inlet side of the diaphragm valve and a fluid outlet 135 provided on the second housing component 128 and communicating with an outlet side of the diaphragm valve, the diaphragm housing may be supplied as a kit of parts incorporating an offset adaptor (200, fig.11) with a variety of connections (V35 to V38, fig.11).
Patent GB-2387987-A (GB)
Title: Louspeaker with integral secondary diaphragm or which fits onto existing speaker cone
Inventor: BOON JASON NOE KIA-CHONG
IPC: H04R7/12
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: A speaker modifying module 1 fits over the top of an existing speaker 2. The module includes a diaphragm, comprising radiating surfaces 7a,7b, which is secured to the existing speaker 2 via gasket 5. There is an airtight seal between the module 1 and existing speaker 2. A hollow cylindrical column 6 may connect the existing speaker cone 3 and the radiating surfaces 7a,7b. Vibrations in the existing speaker cone 3 thus induce the radiating surfaces 7a,7b to vibrate with the same frequency as the speaker cone 3. The cavity formed between the existing speaker cone 3 and the radiating surfaces 7a,7b damps high frequency noise and reduces resonance in the loudspeaker housing at low frequencies. The module 1 may be an after market kit to modify a pre-existing speaker, or may be formed as part of a newly manufactured speaker.
Patent GB-2381596-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming electrode pattern of surface acoustic wave device
Inventor: SAKAGUCHI KENJI
IPC: H03H3/08
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming an electrode pattern of a surface acoustic wave device, which is capable of easily preventing the occurrence of an abnormality in the shape of a resist pattern and completely preventing the occurrence. In the electrode pattern forming method, a resist layer (2) is formed on a surface of a piezoelectric substrate (1), and then exposed to ultraviolet ray through a photomask (5) provided above the surface of the piezoelectric substrate to form a resist pattern (2a) on the surface of the piezoelectric substrate. Furthermore, a conductor film (7, Fig 5) is formed on the surface of the piezoelectric substrate, and the resist pattern is removed by a liftoff method to form an electrode pattern of the surface acoustic wave device. Exposure is performed with ultraviolet ray with a wavelength which is absorbed into the piezoelectric substrate without reaching the back side of the piezoelectric substrate, relative to the predetermined thickness of the piezoelectric substrate.
Patent GB-2386416-A (GB)
Title: Digital disc rotation counter
Inventor: HATTERSLEY EDWARD
IPC: G01D5/36
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A counter for counting the rotations of a Ferraris disc (2) in an electricity meter has two opto-electronic channels (A and B) connected to a micro-controller (20) that converts raw signals into rotation-count data. The disc (2) is made of light-reflective aluminium and is marked with a wide stripe (6) of non-light-reflecting material. The opto-electronic sensor components comprise two IR LEDs (10) and two IR photo-transistors (12) arranged in pairs, side by side. The IR LEDs (10) are fed with a special information signal (Figure 4) generated by the micro-controller (20). By analysing the signals produced by the photo-transistors (12) disc rotation count and direction of movement is obtained. The use of digital signal generation and processing by the micro-controller obviates the need for any special production calibration or analogue processing circuitry to count the rotations of the Ferraris disc (2).
Patent GB-2386094-A (GB)
Title: Color trim panel
Inventor: KIELTYKA KEVIN ALLEN
IPC: B32B38/12
Filed: 2003-02-07
Abstract: A vehicle door insert 10 comprises a decorative cover 20, an intermediate layer 22, a recyclate layer 24 and a fourth layer 26 constructed from the same material as layer 22. Cover 20 may comprise extruded or spun bond polypropylene, layers 22 and 24 may comprise a blend of natural fibres (sisal, hemp, flax, jute or kenaf for example) and polypropylene fibres and recyclate layer comprises granulated recycled material. The insert is manufactured by placing a preform for layer 26 in a mould, sprinkling recyclate over it, placing a second preform for layer 22 over the recyclate and tacking on cover 22. The resulting assembly is then compression moulded which bonds cover 20 to layer 22 and compresses the two preforms into a hard substrate layer. The preforms may include a binder in addition to the mixed fibres.
Patent GB-2381455-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of burns
Inventor: SALLIN DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61K9/70
Filed: 2001-08-30
Abstract: The invention relates to the topical use of diclofenac, and topically acceptable salts thereof, (for the manufacture of a topical medicament) for the topical treatment of burns.
Patent GB-2392369-A (GB)
Title: Partial glue-exposure cloth wrap sole for indoor shoes
Inventor: XU WEI
IPC: A43B13/22
Filed: 2003-04-02
Abstract: A partial glue-exposure cloth wrap sole for indoor shoes, including a cloth bottom layer (2), and a rubber or plastic upper layer (1). Layer (1) and layer (2) are heat-pressed together to form a compound structure, the edges of which are turned up to shape a boat rim. Layer (2) employs thick and compact knitting fabrics, with projections (3) on the bottom, which are of the same geometric figure, or of different figures. At least some of the projection surfaces have several gripping protrusions (5) which penetrate through cloth layer (2). The characteristics of this new design are: 1. the majority parts of the sole are not exposed to glue, and the whole sole takes an obvious fabric effect; 2. the sole has excellent anti-slip properties not only in a water contact environment, but also in case of smooth floors, e.g. wooden floor and floor tiles; 3. The cloth and rubber/plastics have fast cohesion, and the rims have high strength, not easily breaking during the sewing process. The sole has good wearability, and is especially suitable for indoor shoes.
Patent GB-2389481-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining availability of requested network resources
Inventor: SLATER ALASTAIR MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-06-04
Abstract: Maintaining availability of requested network resources in a network of servers each having associated network-servable resources of a specific kind. Dynamically distributing capacity to serve out servable resources between said resource servers dependent upon demand for said resources, thereby varying capability of said network as a whole to serve out a particular resource. The invention relates particularly to a video farm (a network of video servers). The capability of the network to serve particular resources may be adjusted by various means, including copying the resources to more servers or deleting it from some, starting up or shutting down a serving application on some servers, increasing or decreasing the number of ports serving the resources on some servers, and starting up additional servers or shutting some servers down.
Patent GB-2390991-A (GB)
Title: Method of making a wheel end assembly with a machined hub having reduced on-vehicle runout
Inventor: MAZUR MICHAEL J
IPC: B60B27/00
Filed: 2003-06-10
Abstract: The present invention is related to wheel ends and a method of making a wheel end to be installed on a vehicle for reduced runout of the vehicle. The method includes assembling a hub and components with bearing surfaces to define an assembled module configured to be mounted to the vehicle. The method further comprises preloading the bearing surfaces of the assembled module and mounting the assembled module on a holding fixture. The method further comprises rotating the assembled module on the holding fixture. Furthermore, the method includes machining a final cut on an open face of the hub on inner and outer portions of the face to a flange depth, while rotating, after assembling and preloading the assembled module to define the wheel end of the vehicle. After machining the final cut, the wheel end remains assembled and preloaded to be installed on a vehicle for reduced lateral runout.