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Patent GB-2403906-A (GB)
Title: An autoclave
Inventor: STOREY CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B01J3/03
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: An autoclave 1 comprises a chamber 3 with a vertically oriented opening 5, closed by a door 7. The door is raised from below the opening to opposite the opening. A plurality of cams (91, fig 3) are movable to a closing position in which the cams bear on the door to hold it against a seal 33 to form an airtight seal between the door and the chamber when the door is locked. Control means are provided to electrically control the movement of the door and the cams.
Patent GB-2386458-A (GB)
Title: Foreign matter detecting mechanism, carriage moving mechanism and method for operating carriage moving mechanism
Inventor: HIRASAWA KENJI
IPC: G06K13/06
Filed: 2001-11-19
Abstract: A foreign matter detecting mechanism for detecting a foreign matter other than an object to be carried in order to prevent illegal use of a card by detecting a foreign matter other than a card intruded into a card reader; and a carriage moving mechanism for use in the foreign matter detecting mechanism and an operating method thereof. The foreign matter detecting mechanism (1) comprises foreign matter detecting members (5a, 5b) having foreign matter engaging parts (6a, 6b) and advancing/retracting by moving to ward/away from a traveling passage (4), mechanism (29) for moving the foreign matter detecting members (5a, 5b) in a direction traversing the traveling passage (4), and means (8a, 8b) for detecting a foreign matter through the foreign matter detecting members (5a, 5b), wherein the foreign matter detecting members (5a, 5b) are fixed to the moving mechanism (29) such that the foreign matter (3) traverses every passable region when an object (2) is not present in the traveling passage (4), otherwise the foreign matter (3) moves while sliding on the lower surface of the object (2).
Patent GB-2404893-A (GB)
Title: A hinge and method of moulding same
Inventor: LEVETT KEITH
IPC: E05D11/08
Filed: 2003-08-15
Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a hinge 50 and a method of moulding the hinge. The hinge comprises: a first part 52 and a second part 54 connected together during moulding to allow relative pivotal movement between the parts. The second part is moulded over the first part after moulding of the first part to form an interface 68 between the second part and the first part at which relative pivotal movement is allowed. After moulding of the second part the second part shrinks in a controlled manner to provide a predetermined frictional force at the interface between the first part and the second part in order to resist said relative pivotal movement. The interface may be elliptical so that the predetermined force changes in a controlled manner over the extent of the relative pivotal movement. The first and second parts may have limiting means to limit the extent of pivotal movement.
Patent GB-2394237-A (GB)
Title: Connection of expandable tubing
Inventor: RUDD WAYNE
IPC: E21B17/043
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A tubing connection arrangement includes a first expandable tubing section (12) defining a male thread portion (16) and a second tubing section (14) defining a female thread portion (38), where the male and female portions are engagable. The first tubing section (12) also includes a tapered shoulder (42, 44) for cooperation with a tapered shoulder (46, 48) on the second tubing section (14). An overlap sleeve (40) acts to restrain part of the expandable tubing during expansion, the overlap sleeve (40) possibly including a hinge (88) about which the sleeve (40) bends on expansion. The arrangement is said to be suitable for connecting tubing of use in downhole filtering therefore a filter sleeve (28, fig 3) may be present.
Patent GB-2392618-A (GB)
Title: Compositions for therapeutic use comprising a vitamin, a metalsalt and insulin or a growth hormone
Inventor: AL-SARI MISHAL HAMID
IPC: A61P31/12
Filed: 2003-05-27
Abstract: A composition having a variety of therapeutic and cosmetic uses comprises: (i) a vitamin; (ii) a metal salt that provides metal ions <I>in vivo</I>; and (iii) insulin or a growth hormone. Such a composition may be used to treat, for example, genetic disorders, skin diseases, cancer and viral infections.
Patent GB-2396621-A (GB)
Title: Actinic ray curable ink jet solventless ink, image forming method using the same, and ink jet recording apparatus
Inventor: TAKABAYASHI TOSHIYUKI
IPC: C09D11/40
Filed: 2003-11-21
Abstract: An active ray curable ink jet solventless ink contains: a bifunctional or higher acrylate compound having a structure expressed by general formula (1) in an amount of less than 35% by mass, and a monofunctional acrylate compound in an amount of 65% by mass or more: wherein the general formula (1) is -(-R-O-)n- where, R represents an alkyl group, and n represents an integer of 1 or larger. Also shown is an image forming method for forming an image on a recording material using the ink and an ink-jet recording apparatus used for the image forming method. Another active ray curable ink jet solventless ink is shown comprising less than 80% by mass of a bifunctional or higher acrylate compound and a trifunctional or higher acrylate compound in an amount of less than 10% by mass.
Patent GB-2398298-A (GB)
Title: Disposal of electrical waste
Inventor: BARKER JASON RICHARD
IPC: B09B3/00
Filed: 2003-12-15
Abstract: A method for disposing of electrical apparatus comprises the steps of (a) manually dismantling the apparatus and segregating circuit boards, metals, plastics, and glass components, (b) processing the plastics materials into usable products, (c) segregating the different scrap metals and processing them into reusable forms, (d) mechanically separating the electronic components from the circuit boards, (e) crushing and melting the glass, (f) separating contaminants from the glass, (g) mixing the electrical components and other non-usable waste with the molten glass, and (h) solidifying the molten glass to form ingots in which the electronic components are encapsulated. The ingots are preferably used as aggregate or bulk filler in the construction industry. A further method is disclosed in which electrical apparatus is dismantled and separated into glass and non-glass components, the glass component being crushed and melted to encapsulate the non-glass component.
Patent GB-2400654-A (GB)
Title: Particle size distribution analyser
Inventor: YAMAGUCHI TETSUSHI
IPC: G01N15/02
Filed: 2004-02-27
Abstract: A particle size distribution analyzer (1) is provided which is capable of analysis with improved precision by cancelling noise superimposed on scattering light information obtained from a test sample containing test particles to be analyzed. The particle size distribution analyzer includes a fundamental light guide mechanism (5) operative to divide fundamental light (L) irradiated from a single light source and then guide divided fundamental lights (La and Lb) to the reference sample (RS) used as a reference and the test sample (OS), respectively. A scattering light guide mechanism (7) guides scattering lights (LNa and LNb) caused by irradiation of the samples (RS and OS) with the respective divided fundamental lights (La and Lb) to a light intensity detecting section (6a,6b) configured to detect the intensity of light. An information processing section (8) calculates a particle size distribution of the group of test particles contained in the test sample (OS) based either on a difference between fluctuations of the intensities of the respective scattering lights (LNa and LNb) detected by the light intensity detecting section (6a,6b) or on a difference between information items computed from the respective fluctuations.
Patent GB-2401017-A (GB)
Title: Graphical user interface for a diagnosis workflow process
Inventor: STEIN MICHAEL LEWIS
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-03-24
Abstract: A graphical user interface (GUI) for interacting with a user during a workflow process is described. The GUI comprises a page including a plurality of interlinked nodes which graphically represent the structure of a plurality of interlinked steps of a stored workflow process. Data entry means for entering data relating to a particular selected node; wherein the node has a unique relationship with a step in the workflow process; pathway means for determining a particular path through the workflow process using the entered data; and means for graphically representing the resultant path through the workflow process in the page.
Patent GB-2413535-A (GB)
Title: Overhead restraint
Inventor: JIMENEZ MAXINE
IPC: B62B5/08
Filed: 2004-04-28
Abstract: A pull-over the head restraint (5) which may or may not be used in conjunction with a lap belt to provide support to a child seated in a supermarket or other retail shopping trolley (2). The overhead restraint is secured on the backrest (4) by means of a metal plate or directly welded onto the backrest's bar. When not in use the restraint sits preferably in an upright position ready for use. Once a child is seated it can be pulled over and click-locked into position providing comfort and security. To release the child, the restraint can be pulled outwards from behind the child preferably with a spring-based device, which also houses the click-lock device. The restraint could be made preferably out of heavy-duty plastic or thick foam covered metal.
Patent GB-2414138-A (GB)
Title: Software Update Apparatus & Method.
Inventor: ORMSON RICHARD
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-05-12
Abstract: The present invention provides for a mobile radio telecommunications network apparatus comprising means for delivering a software update to a mobile radio telecommunications device, the said means comprising server means provided remote from the said device and with an encryption tool, the server means being arranged to receive a current software revision identifier from the device and, on the basis of the said encryption tool, produce both a current build and an updated build of the device software, the server means being further arranged to identify differences between the current and updated build and to deliver the said differences to the said device.
Patent GB-2402211-A (GB)
Title: Housing for sensors
Inventor: MANS PAUL
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A housing intended to be flush mounted in a suspended ceiling panel has a cylindrical mount 1 with a rim 1a which seats against a mount ring 4. The housing is positioned through a suitable aperture in the ceiling panel with the rim 1a and ring 4 flush against the lower surface of the panel. The mount 1 has a rectangular aperture 1e in which a carrier 3 is pivotally mounted so as to swing out through the aperture 1e. The carrier lower surface 3b in a closed position lies within the aperture 1e and flush with the lower surface 1c of mount 1. The carrier may be swung out by up to 80 degrees to provide adjustable coverage for sensors such as movement detectors or ambient light sensors.
Patent GB-2416272-A (GB)
Title: Dialling of short code numbers in a communication system
Inventor: MURRAY RICHARD
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2004-07-13
Abstract: A communication system is described which includes a plurality of mobile telecommunications networks (A and B). Both the telecommunications networks provide a respective virtual private network which allows members thereof to initiate calls to one another using a special code number or short dialling code. Calls between the members of the same VPN may be charged at a special rate and additional services may be provided to members of a VPN. The invention provides an arrangement whereby a member of a VPN hosted by network A is able to communicate with a member of a VPN hosted by network B using a short code of that member of the VPN of network B. Each network includes an intelligent node IN 18A, IN 18B which stores data relating to the local VPN. This data is pushed to an adapter 34A,34B, where it is modified into a standardised predetermined XML format and passed to central IMP system 30 and stored on central database 32. The IMP system 30 and database 32 allow network A to pull data relating to the VPN hosted by network B via adapter 34A for storage on IN 18A. When the data relating to the VPN hosted by network B is stored on IN 18A of network A, this allows the short dialling codes of network B to be used by a subscriber terminal 1A located in network A.
Patent GB-2417801-A (GB)
Title: Image processing apparatus
Inventor: TAYLOR RICHARD IAN
IPC: G06V10/56
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: In an image processing apparatus, image data defining input images of people is processed to generate a selection of other images of people from a library of images. Processing is carried out to associate some specific signature data with each individual image within the library, and signature data is used to automatically select a subset of the images in the library which best meet sonic operator-specified criteria. The signature data includes colour histograms.
Patent GB-2408408-A (GB)
Title: IP-PBX supporting SIP compliant WLAN terminals
Inventor: KIMATA SHINOBU
IPC: H04L69/14
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A standard-SIP (session initiation protocol) protocol control module 17 and an expanded SIP protocol control module 18 are provided so as to correspond to respective SIP protocol corresponding terminals, such as wireless LAN terminals (32,33 fig.5) compliant with the SIP. A signal (request) from each SIP protocol corresponding terminal is converted into a signal according to a protocol of an Internet-protocol private branch exchange (IP-PBX) 1, and is sent to a PBX basic connection processing providing module 12. A signal (a response for the request or a request to the SIP protocol corresponding terminal) from the PBX basic connection processing providing module is converted into a SIP protocol signal and is sent to the SIP protocol corresponding terminal. A location information management module 13 collects a basic service set identifier (BSSID) from each wireless LAN network and stores the BSSID information into a database. The SIP control modules are obtained by modularizing processing of the SIP through use of a scheme of back-to-back user agent (B2BUA) that acts as a proxy user agent.
Patent GB-2407892-A (GB)
Title: Computer system test module for testing a component at several frequencies
Inventor: POMARANSKI KEN GARY
IPC: G06F11/24
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: The test module of the disclosed computer system is configured to cause the clock frequency provided to the component under test to be provided at several frequencies. The system has a processor which boots up the operating system and a test module to which the component to be tested is coupled. The component is configured to receive a clock input from the test module at a first frequency and for the test module to perform a first test on the component. The module is configured to perform the test after the operating system has been booted. The test module may be configured to provide the test component second and third frequencies, with second and third tests. The first frequency may be 10% greater than the third, and the third 10 % greater than the second. The module may cause the component to be de-allocated by the operating system when tested. The module may be configured to cause remedial action to be performed if an error is detected. The component under test may be a second processor or an input/output device or controller.
Patent GB-2421619-A (GB)
Title: Child monitoring system
Inventor: O'DONOGHUE VICTORIA
IPC: H04W64/00
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A communications system comprises a mobile master transceiver unit for a parent and one or more mobile slave transceiver units for a child. The slave unit includes means for sending a non-voice alarm signal to the master unit. The slave unit can include an optional GPS module for transmitting a signal to enable the location of the slave unit to be determined. The slave unit is provided with actuating means which causes the non-voice alarm signal to be sent if the slave unit is detached from the child, or if an alarm button is pressed. The slave unit may include a light detector.
Patent GB-2410195-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head having a bi-polymer face insert
Inventor: SOLHEIM JOHN K
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2005-01-19
Abstract: A golf club head includes a face insert 30 disposed in a cavity formed in the front face of the club head. The face insert 30 has a front surface for impacting a golf ball and a back surface having a cavity formed therein for receiving a second insert 44. A second insert 44, composed of a material different from the first insert 30, is disposed in the cavity formed in the back of the first insert 30. Because the edges of the second insert 44 are not exposed, the second insert can be made of very soft materials including silicone rubbers and gels, which would not be suitable for use in an application in which the edges are exposed.
Patent GB-2423264-A (GB)
Title: A sludge separator
Inventor: ENTWISTLE LORNE
IPC: B01D21/26
Filed: 2005-02-17
Abstract: A sludge separator comprises a tank (1) with an upper section (7) in the form of a cylindrical drum and a lower section (8). An inlet pipe (4) is provided for the delivery of material into the upper section (7) of the tank (1). The inlet pipe (4) meets the surface of the upper section (7) of the tank (1) at an angle relative to a radius of the upper section (7) whereby material pumped into the tank (1) via the inlet pipe (4) will swirl around the inner surface of the upper section (7). An outlet pipe (5) extends substantially vertically within the tank (1) such that its upper end (14) terminates within the upper section (7) above the level of the inlet port defined by the inlet pipe (4). Preferably in order to increase the efficiency of the separator a series of baffles (10) is attached to and arranged regularly around the interior surface of the upper section (7) of the tank (1) and an annular perforated plate (18) is arranged around the periphery of the upper end (14) of the outlet pipe (5).
Patent GB-2414312-A (GB)
Title: Distribution data model
Inventor: SMITH GEOFF
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: Method and systems for transferring data from a sending device to a receiving device. The method starts with the preparation of a description of the structure of the data which is provided to the sending device and the receiving device. A reference model of the data structure is created on each of the sending and receiving devices, during run time, using the description of the data. As requested, instances of the reference model are created with the data on the sending device. The data in the instance is serialized by extracting the data and transferred from the sending device to the receiving device eg. using XML. The receiving device creates an instance of the data based on the reference model.
Patent GB-2425416-A (GB)
Title: Switched capacitor DAC
Inventor: FRITH PETER JOHN
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: The present invention relates to digital to analogue converters, and especially but not exclusively to switched capacitor digital to analogue converters (DACs) for digital audio signals. The present invention provides a switched capacitor DAC for converting a digital signal and comprising a feedback capacitor coupled between an input and an output of an operational amplifier; a charging capacitor and a switching arrangement arranged during a charging period to couple a first side of said charging capacitor to a first reference voltage or a second reference voltage dependent on said digital signal, the switching arrangement further arranged during said charging period to couple a second side of the charging capacitor to the second reference voltage or the first reference voltage in anti-phase to the reference voltage coupled to said first side of the charging capacitor; the switching arrangement further arranged during a settling period to couple said charging capacitor to said feedback capacitor.
Patent GB-2414469-A (GB)
Title: Wear Indication In Sheet Feeding Apparatus
Inventor: BAUM ROBERT A
IPC: B65H3/34
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A component within a sheet feeding apparatus or automatic document feeder, such as a feed roller 22 or a separation pad 20, includes at least one wear layer 22A, 20A and at least one indicator layer 22B, 20B, the latter indicating wear of the wear layer. The wear and indicator layers may be of contrasting colours or different materials, one of which is conductive and one of which is non-conductive. The indicator layer may indicate the need for replacement of the component.
Patent GB-2415786-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting heart rate data signal including ID and heart beat time information
Inventor: JUNTUNEN JOUNI
IPC: A61B5/0245
Filed: 2005-06-21
Abstract: Heart rate is detected in a remote device (such as a chest belt sensing device) and recorded along with a time datum relating to the time at which each heart beat is detected. A message signal containing remote device identification data and the time data relating to the time of occurrence of each measured heart beat is transmitted to a terminal device (such as a wristwatch computer). The terminal device receives the message signal and calculates pulse rate data and pulse interval data. The time may be provided by an internal clock in the remote device, and the telemetry may be wireless.
Patent GB-2428289-A (GB)
Title: A hot water convector space heater
Inventor: PRICE MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: F24D5/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A hot water convector space heater comprises a heating element 14 and a fan 6 mounted in a casing 4, the casing 4 having an inlet 8 through which air is drawn by the fan 6 and an outlet 10 through which the drawn in air that has been heated by the heating element 14 is expelled into a space, and a sensor 18 located in the region of the outlet 10 in combination with a controller moderating the temperature of the expelled air. Heating element 14 may communicate hot water and thermostatic radiator valves 16 and 20 may adjust the water flow rate and temperature of the air to be heated. Valve 16 prevents the expelled air temperature exceeding a preset temperature of 43 centigrade and cannot be reset. A further sensor 22 located either inside the casing 4 near the inlet 8 or outside in the space may regulate the temperature in the space so it does not exceed a further set temperature. An overheat switch 24 that disables the fan 6 when valve 16 fails may prevent the casing exceeding the preset temperature of 43 centigrade. An air filter 12 may be located between the inlet 8 and fan 6.
Patent GB-2417642-A (GB)
Title: Call tracking using SIP presence mechanism
Inventor: PETERS MICHAEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2005-08-26
Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for processing a call within an automatic contact distributor between a caller of the call and the automatic contact distributor. The method includes the steps of assigning a call identifier to the call when it arrives at the automatic contact distributor and transferring a call registration message from a resource of the automatic contact distributor to a tracking server of the automatic call distributor to register a presence of the call at the resource using the assigned call identifier.
Patent GB-2430869-A (GB)
Title: Multi-user desk
Inventor: ROBBENS DAVID
IPC: A47B46/00
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A multi-user desk comprising a frame 10 with a plurality of recesses for receiving desk capsules 11 preferably similar to sliding drawers in a vertically stacked arrangement, and at least one movable support member 12 for supporting a desk capsule 11. The support member 12 is preferable slidingly mounted within vertical channels for height adjustment by a motorised pulley and cable system and can be pivoted into a storage position. The support member 12 may also have an electrical power and or communications connector. The plurality of desk capsules provide inter-changeable customised workspaces enabling hot desking. Preferable three support frames are provided to enable three people to share the desk simultaneously.