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Patent GB-2427685-A (GB)
Title: Erasable taggant distribution channel valuidation method and system
Inventor: WANG XIAOMEI
IPC: G07D7/12
Filed: 2005-05-12
Abstract: To address counterfeit problems, for example, we propose a secure, flexible, and cost-effective authentication solution that can be integrated into conventional distribution logistic systems. The proposed solution for product authentication and distribution channel validation comprises three major components: 1) machine-readable Raman-active chemical taggant; 2) a taggant reader/eraser; and 3) erasable taggants. The proposed solution is to control and validate the distribution channel by authenticating the origin of products. Authentication is accomplished by verification of distinct taggants associated with the article, such as on its label, along with other product distribution information in optical, spatial-encoding indicia, such as a barcode. The taggant information is used to identify, validate, and distinguish the origin of the source of the articles, such as goods or products. The taggant material is thereafter rendered unreadable by modifying the taggants to make obtaining the encoded information unfeasible, thereby controlling the taggants' lifecycle.
Patent GB-2443443-A (GB)
Title: method of defining editable portions within the template document
Inventor: LUMLEY JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F17/21
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A modular document construction and generation system in which template documents, source documents, fragments from source documents and user input are used to construct and generate documents. The construction of the documents can be done remotely at a server and user information may be entered using a Web browser. The present invention sets out a method of constructing an editable machine-readable document which includes processing a machine-readable template document and a machine-readable document defining an editable portion of the template document to construct a machine-readable template document including an identifiable editable portion. The document defining editable portions may contain declarations written in XML as to what/how objects within the template document may be edited.
Patent GB-2428120-A (GB)
Title: Memory read requests passing memory writes
Inventor: MUTHRASANALLUR SRIDHAR
IPC: G06F13/16
Filed: 2005-06-24
Abstract: Memory read and write requests are received. The read is received in accordance with a communication protocol that has a transction ordering rule in which a memory read cannot pass a memory write. The memory read and write requests are forwarded to the first device in accordance with another communication protocol that has a transaction ordering rule in which a memory read may pass a memory write. The forwarded memory read request is allowed to pass the forwarded memory write request whenever a relaxed ordering flag in the received read request is asserted. Other embodiments are also described and claimed.
Patent GB-2439710-A (GB)
Title: Calorie reduction-taste retention food products
Inventor: HOLZER DAVID
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A food product having in the range of about 1 to 3.25 calories per gram, on a dry weight basis, and comprising resistant starch with a maintained granular structure, assembly, with a chemically modification to obtain the maintained granular structure. With a type II resistant starch, the total dietary fiber within the food product arising from the resistant starch comprises 14-20% of the final food product by weight. With a type IV resistant starch, the total dietary fiber within the food product arising from the resistant starch constitutes 14-60% of the final food product by weight. The food product may be cookies, cakes, crisps, instant noodles, cheese crackers, pasta, and egg noodles.
Patent GB-2445355-A (GB)
Title: Fuel and method of production thereof
Inventor: O'BRIEN PAUL
IPC: C10L1/182
Filed: 2007-01-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing a fuel comprising mixing a first bio-fuel (for example bin-diesel) with a different second fuel in the presence of a co-solvent capable of effecting a substantially single phase solution of the bio-fuel and the second fuel. There may be two or more different second fuels, which may comprise a bin-fuel such as ethanol, butanol or hexane. The co-solvent may comprise tetrahydrofuran or an isobutyl alcohol. The co-solvent may act as a surfactant and may be amphiphilic. The method of production may also include a cold filtering step. One or more additives may also be added to the fuel. The fuel produced by the method is particularly suitable as a substitute to liquid fossil fuels, such as petrol and jet fuel.
Patent GB-2432323-A (GB)
Title: Control unit generating a varying amplitude AC signal for wound dressing electrodes
Inventor: CHAPMAN-JONES DAVID JOHN
IPC: A61F13/00
Filed: 2003-09-30
Abstract: A control unit comprises a housing containing circuitry for generating a signal suitable for use with a dressing that incorporates a pair of electrodes for treating damaged tissue (fig. 1). The control unit varies the amplitude between 50 and 500 micro amps. The frequency may also be varied between 10 and 900 Hertz.
Patent GB-2447895-A (GB)
Title: Novelty or joke tea bag
Inventor: MORRIS PAUL
IPC: A63H37/00
Filed: 2007-03-24
Abstract: A novelty beverage bag, such as a tea bag, contains a predetermined quantity of a gelling agent. In use, water is added to the beverage bag which causes the gelling agent to swell up and form a gel, thus playing a joke on the 'victim'. The gelling agent may be any suitable non-toxic and tasteless gelling agent, e.g. sodium polyacrylate or sodium polyacrylamide. The beverage bag may include colouring agents, flavourings etc. to mimic tea, coffee, or some other beverage. The beverage bag may include a false or glued seal which melts on contact with water. A method of manufacturing a beverage bag is also claimed, comprising the steps of positioning a suitable quantity of gelling agent on a first layer of liquid permeable material, covering the gelling agent with a second layer of liquid permeable material, and sealing the first and second layers of liquid permeable material together.
Patent GB-2452911-A (GB)
Title: Device for aiding blood letting in bovines
Inventor: MURPHY MARK
IPC: A61M5/42
Filed: 2007-09-18
Abstract: A device for blood letting in bovines, which aids the correct position of a needle used for withdrawing the blood. The device may have a pair of flanges on an external surface to guide the needle. The device may fit over and protect a thumb or finger of the user. The flanges enable the device to dock in a intercoccygeal space in the tail. The device may have a void <B>B</B> through which part of the thumb or finger protrudes to enable tactile sensation.
Patent GB-2441241-A (GB)
Title: Continuous-time equalizer
Inventor: MARTIN AARON
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2006-04-25
Abstract: A continuous-time equalizer includes a first transconductance circuit to set a gain of an amplified signal in a link and a second transconductance circuit to set a zero frequency in a transfer function of the equalizer. The zero frequency controls a frequency range of the signal amplified in the link based on the gain set by the first transconductance circuit.
Patent GB-2445270-A (GB)
Title: Display priority in weather information display
Inventor: SATOH TAICHI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-12-21
Abstract: A weather information display apparatus comprising a map information retrieving device, a weather information retrieving device, a display device, a command receiving device, and a display controlling device. Each weather information sets to be displayed has a predetermined display priority. When a first region A of a map associated with first weather information overlaps with a second region B associated with second weather information via an overlapped section, the display controlling device controls a display condition of the overlapped section B such that the overlapped section is displayed under the display condition associated with the first weather information. Here, the first information has the display priority higher than that of the second information. When the display controlling device receives a certain command, the display controlling device controls the display condition of the overlapped section such that the overlapped section is temporarily displayed under the display condition associated with the second weather information.
Patent GB-2459925-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus
Inventor: BUDHDEO SAMIR
IPC: A61J1/03
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: A frame for pharmaceutical dispensing apparatus comprising at least two arcuate members 10, 11 and a base 1, the arcuate members 10, 11 being arranged to be supported in the base 1 in an upright position such that one or more blister packs and/or patient information leaflets having two or more slots can be removably retained by the upright frame members 10, 11 such that a stack of blister packs can be retained and freely dispensed from. Each arcuate member 10, 11 may include a first straight section 14, an arched section 15 and a second straight section 16, which is spaced from the first straight section 14. The frame may be in the form of a ring binder. Each blister pack may comprise a plurality of blisters for receiving pharmaceuticals. The blister packs could be sealable in such a way so that pushing against the pharmaceutical causes a seal to rupture, thereby dispensing the pharmaceutical product. Each blister pack may have a slot that is received by a frame member 10, 11 and a cut which forms a resiliently deformable slot of lower width than the frame of an upright frame member 10, 11. Each blister pack may be sealed by an adhesive sheet mounted on the back; the adhesive sheet may be a different colour to the blister pack. Each blister pack may be transparent and the blister pack and frame may be different colours.
Patent GB-2449387-A (GB)
Title: Phosphor blend having a phosphor containing boron and rare-earth metals, methods of making and light sources incorporating the same
Inventor: MANIVANNAN VENKATESAN
IPC: H01J61/44
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A phosphor blend comprising (a) a phosphor having a formula of AB3O6:Ce, Mn; wherein A is at least a rare-earth metal other than cerium; (b) a red light-emitting phosphor; and (c) a blue light-emitting phosphor. The phosphor blend can be used in light sources and displays. Also shown is methods for making the phosphor having a formula of AB3O6:Ce, Mn.
Patent GB-2455842-A (GB)
Title: Angle variable mechanism for desktop apparatus
Inventor: YOSHIDA SHINICHI
IPC: F16M11/10
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: An angle variable mechanism comprises a fixed unit 2 and a movable unit 3. The fixed unit has guide surfaces (7, Fig. 3) and coaxial shaft portions (34). The movable unit 3 includes a curved outer surface 19a and a cut-out portion (28, Fig. 4) having side surfaces (29), each side surface having an arcuate guide groove 33 and a notch 36 connecting the groove to the outer surface. A lock member 35 is swingably supported by the fixed unit and interposed between the side surfaces, the lock member having convex projections 42 slidably fitted to the guide grooves through the notches. The length of the convex projection in one direction is larger than the width of each of the notches, and one end of the projection is thinner than the other end, so that a gap 60 is formed between the thinner end portion and an inner surface of the guide groove to allow the lock member to swing. The convex projections 42 may be generally teardrop or pear shaped. Also disclosed is a desktop apparatus including such an angle variable mechanism. The desktop apparatus may be a telephone.
Patent GB-2463317-A (GB)
Title: A device for guiding elongate bendable members through an aperture
Inventor: BEEVER ANDREW
IPC: F16L5/00
Filed: 2008-09-12
Abstract: A device 1 for guiding an elongate bendable member (not shown) through an aperture in a wall (not shown), the device having a passage means for receiving the elongate member from the aperture and directing it away from it, the device concealing the aperture in use, and being securable to the wall. A particular embodiment relates to a device for supporting and guiding flexible piping / tubing through an aperture in a plasterboard drywall, the piping passing through the back of the device, through holes 2 on its circumferential wall 6, and subsequently connected to a radiator of a central heating system. Curved guide means 8 preferably support the pipes. The device may be circular, with a concentric flange for securing to the wall. Locator clips 9 are ideally provided so that the plug / insert guide device securely engages the opening when pushed in. The opening may be an electrical junction pattress box. The device also seals against draughts.
Patent GB-2467793-A (GB)
Title: Hand pointing tool
Inventor: KERN DAVID
IPC: E04F21/165
Filed: 2009-02-17
Abstract: A hand pointing tool (unit A), includes the two flat sheeted sides (1) folded to create a guide (2), with end plates (4) connected at either end to complete the trough section, and a handle (3) connected to one side for means of holding, positioning and stabilising the tool. An adjustable version of the tool includes a slot (10, fig 7) through the end cover plates (4), allowing a nut and bolt to be tightened against the cover plates (4) once the desired guide width has been set.
Patent GB-2459354-A (GB)
Title: Emulating a plurality of databases using a single physical database
Inventor: STOLZE KNUT
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2009-04-03
Abstract: Emulating a plurality of databases (logical databases 205, 206, 207) using a single physical database 208. A database system (110, fig 1) comprising a plurality of databases (103, fig 1) on a plurality of servers, each database coupled to at least one application 201-203 (101, fig 1) of a set of applications. Consolidation of such a system to a single physical database comprises substituting all logical names from the plurality of databases with a unique physical name for all the plurality of databases. A mapping catalogue (106, fig 1; 316, fig 3) is created which comprises the logical names and their assigned unique physical names, the mapping catalogue being located in a physical layer. Each database is saved with its unique physical names into a different segment 209-211 of the single database 208, the single database being located in the physical layer. A consolidation layer 204 is provided which is coupled to each application 201-203. A separate consolidation layer (105, fig 1; 306-310, fig 3) is provided for each application and is coupled to the mapping catalogue and to the single database. The consolidation layer is adapted to receive queries from the applications, search the mapping catalog, rewrite the queries and forward the rewritten queries to the single database. The response from the single database may also be rewritten. The plurality of databases are simulated as logical databases and consolidation is transparent for the applications.
Patent GB-2459756-A (GB)
Title: Enhanced ABE fermentation with high yielding butanol tolerant Clostridium strains
Inventor: CONTAG PAMELA REILLY
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2009-04-09
Abstract: A method and system for high-yield fermentation comprises using Clostridium species having tolerance of a concentration of butanol of up to 15% (150g/l or 2 mol/l) in a packed-bed bioreactor, to produce ABE (acetone butanol ethanol) solvents. The microorganisms are preferably grown on a solid support such as bone-char particles. Preferably the process yields in excess of 6g/l.h butanol. A bioreactor comprising a packed bed zone, a bed expansion zone and a particle disengagement zone (to prevent egress of a solid support) is separately claimed. Preferably the bioreactor is configured to alternate between packed bed and expanded bed modes of operation.
Patent GB-2470417-A (GB)
Title: A test system for a set top box.
Inventor: CLEMENTS STEPHEN
IPC: H04N17/04
Filed: 2009-05-22
Abstract: A test system for testing set-top boxes which provide a video output to a television. The test system records the execution of a test script, inputs to the set-top box and the video output each separately with a time stamp. The test system has a graphical user interface (20, fig 2) for playing back the video, inputs and scripts in a synchronised fashion.
Patent GB-2457640-A (GB)
Title: Body armour
Inventor: KERR ANDREW ROBERT ENGLAND
IPC: F41H1/02
Filed: 2007-12-07
Abstract: A protective garment (10,40) is provided for shielding the upper torso of a wearer of the garment against projectiles or other harmful penetrating threats. The garment (10, 40) comprises a front part (12, 42) for protecting the front of the wearer, a back part (14, 44) for protecting the back of the wearer, shoulder straps (15, 62) connecting the front part to the back part, and adjustable side straps (28, 30, 66) for connecting the front and back parts at the sides. The front and back parts (12, 14, 42, 44) incorporate lightweight soft armour materials (22) that arrest or deflect projectiles impacting on the front and back parts, and at least said front part (12, 42) has pocket means (18, 48) for receiving detachable armour plates (20, 58).
Patent GB-2464792-A (GB)
Title: Micro-current massaging brassiere pad
Inventor: SHAO HUNG-CHIANG
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A micro-current massaging brassiere pad includes a flexible pad 1, 1' and a controller 2 mounted in the pad and having a control IC for outputting a pulse waveform. Two lead wires 22, 23 connect the controller 2 to the positive pole and the negative pole of a power source respectively. The device has an electrically insulative outer cover layer 3, 3' covered on the outer side of the pad, and an inner cover layer 4, 4' covered on the inner side of the pad for direct contact with one breast of a female user. The inner cover layer has two isolated conducting zones respectively connected to the two lead wires 22, 23 of the controller 2. When electricity is connected through the lead wires 22, 23 of the controller 2, a medium or low frequency pulse is discharged through the inner cover layer 3, 3' to stimulate the breast of the female user.
Patent GB-351562-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to electric glow discharge lamps
IPC: H01J17/00
Filed: 1930-03-28
Abstract: 351,562. Discharge lamps. MARCONI'S WIRELESS TELEGRAPH CO., Ltd., Marconi House, Strand, London.- (Assignees of Williams, R. M. ; 5927, Palmetto Street, Ridgewood, Long Island, New York, U.S.A.) March 28, 1930, No. 10021. Convention date, March 29, 1929. [Class 39 (i).] A glow discharge lamp for use in television apparatus is provided with a mica or other insulating disc 25 covering the cathode 9 to prevent spattering and blackening of the bulb 1. The disc 25 has a central aperture 27 coinciding with a longitudinal bore 13 through the axis of the cathode which is supported by rods 15, 17 of nickel, tungsten, copper, molybdenum or other metal. The anode 21 projects into the lower end of the bore 13 and is surrounded by an insulating sleeve 19. The glow from the discharge is concentrated in the bore 13. The cathode 9 consists of a cylindrical block preferably of aluminium in order to reduce the cathode voltage drop and to conduct away the heat. Iron, nickel or other metals may however be used. The lamp bulb may contain mercury vapour and argon or helium. Hydrogen and nitrogen may also be used.
Patent GB-746431-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to tube extrusion presses
Inventor: BERGER MAURICE
IPC: B21C27/04
Filed: 1954-04-06
Abstract: 746,431. Extruding. COMPAGNIE DES METAUX D'OVERPELT-LOMMEL ET DE CORPHALIE. April 6, 1954, No. 10022/54. Class 83 (4). A tube extrusion press, particularly for making lead tubes, has a ring 6 disposed between the movable billet container 1 and the extrusion die 3, which ring has a spur or spigot 8 projecting into the container bore and providing an annular space 7 into which billet impurities and air may accumulate. The die carries a mandrel 4.
Patent GB-199532-A (GB)
Title: Automatic gas cut off valves
IPC: C10H21/08
Filed: 1922-04-10
Abstract: 199,532. Smith, W. April 10, 1922. Safety cut-off valves, particularly applicable for use in connection with acetylene generators. A hand actuating lever is fitted with a diaphragm actuated release catch. The valve member T is opened against the action of a spring R supported by an abutment S by means of a press lever L pivoted to a bracket K. The free end of the lever has a right-angle slot adapted to engage a pin on a lever H loaded by a blade spring E and operated by a diaphragm B subject to inlet pressure. When under pressure, the valve is held open after manual actuation by the pin J engaging the vertical part of the slot. In the event of the pressure falling the pin comes into the horizontal part so allowing the spring R to close the valve. The valve spindle is fitted with a packing diaphragm.
Patent GB-1383281-A (GB)
Title: Flavoured dentifrices
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 1973-03-02
Abstract: 1383281 Encapsulated dentifrice flavouring COLGATE-PALMOLIVE CO 2 March 1973 [15 March 1972] 10307/73 Heading A5B Dentifrices comprise minor amounts of encapsulated flavouring, the capsule material being impenetrable to the flavouring and such as to rupture in use of the dentifrice. The capsules are generally micro-capsules of, for example, PVC, polythene, pheriol-formaldehyde resin, paraffin, carob bean gum, shellac or animal, vegetable, mineral or synthetic waxes. The flavouring may be peppermint, spearmint, anethole, menthol, carvone, or eucalyptus. The capsule may also include colouring, enzymes, tooth hardening agents (e.g. soluble fluorophosphate), bactericides, anti-enzyme agents, sodium saccharin and paraffin wax. The composition may also indude a polishing agent, a liquid carrier, a gelling agent, a soap or synthetic detergent, andfurther flavouring.
Patent GB-1061556-A (GB)
Title: Enamelled cooking,frying or roasting vessels
IPC: A21D8/08
Filed: 1964-03-11
Abstract: An enamelled cooking, roasting or frying vessel or sheet steel has a coating of a silicone film on the inside surface, especially of the bottom.  The coating may be applied by spreading, pouring, spraying or sprinkling a silicone oil emulsion or by dipping the vessel therein, followed by heating to vaporise the volatile constituents of the emulsion and bond the film to the enamel.  The vessel may also be heated before application of the emulsion.