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Patent GB-0116853-D0 (GB)
Title: Optical sensor containing particles for in SITU measurement of analytes
IPC: A61B5/00
Filed: 2001-07-10
Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor for the in vivo measurement of an analyte, comprising a plurality of particles of suitable size such that when implanted in the body of a mammal the particles can be ingested by macrophages and transported away from the site of implantation, each particle containing the components of an assay having a readout which is an optical signal detectable transdermally by external optical means, and either each particles being contained within a biodegradable material preventing ingestion by the macrophages, or each particle being non-biodegradable. The invention relates to a process for the detection of an analyte using such a sensor, comprising implantation of the sensor into the skin of a mammal, transdermal detection of analyte using external optical means, degradation of the biodegradable material, ingestion of the particles by macrophages, and removal of the particles from the site of implantation by macrophages.
Patent GB-0205332-D0 (GB)
Title: Dynamic artefact comparison
IPC: G01B11/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: A method of inspecting a series of workpieces using a coordinate measuring apparatus, comprising the steps of: measuring a calibrated artefact on a coordinate measuring apparatus at a fast speed 28; generating an error map corresponding to the difference between the calibrated artefact and the measured artefact 30; measuring subsequent workpieces at the same fast speed 34 and correcting the measurements of the subsequent workpieces using the error map 36. The artefact may be one of the workpieces. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0214257-D0 (GB)
Title: Detection and demodulation of the modulated electrmagnetic wavefields
IPC: H01L31/113
Filed: 2002-06-20
Abstract: A two-dimensional, temporally modulated electromagnetic wavefield, preferably in the ultraviolet, visible or infrared spectral range, can be locally detected and demodulated with one or more sensing elements. Each sensing element consists of a resistive, transparent electrode (E) on top of an insulated layer (O) that is produced over a semiconducting substrate whose surface is electrically kept in depletion. The electrode (E) is connected with two or more contacts (C1; C2) to a number of clock voltages that are operated synchronously with the frequency of the modulated wavefield. In the electrode and in the semiconducting substrate lateral electric fields are created that separate and transport photogenerated charge pairs in the semiconductor to respective diffusions (D1; D2) close to the contacts (C1; C2). By repetitively storing and accumulating photocharges in the diffusions (D1; D2), electrical signals are generated that are subsequently read out for the determination of local phase shift, amplitude and offset of the modulated wavefield.
Patent GB-0222971-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in synchronisation for TTD
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-10-04
Abstract: A method of synchronising a plurality of base stations, for operation in time division duplex (TDD) mode in a mobile telecommunications network, utilises the transmission of coded synchronisation signals between base stations. An initial phase of over-the-air (OTA) synchronisation between base stations is employed to timing errors which remain after coarse synchronisation over the network as a whole. The method splits the initial phase into two sub-phases, in the first of which residual synchronisation errors are significantly reduced, or even removed. Operations effected during the second sub-phase thus benefit from the significant reduction in, or removal of, the timing errors and can therefore be implemented with less signal energy and exhibit reduced detection levels with regard to false synchronising signals. The coded signals may be respective groups of synchronisation burst signals transmitted repeatedly with differential phase modulation, and different codes may be incorporated into each synchronisation burst signal. Initially transmissions may be to all base stations, and later only to stations that have failed to receive synchronisation transmissions. The interval between transmissions may be chosen so as to de-correlate the transmissions.
Patent GB-0308815-D0 (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for operating current dependent electronic devices
IPC: H05B44/00
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An apparatus for operating one or more electronic devices requiring a given current,such as light-emitting diodes on an elongate lighting strip connected at (12), comprises a regulator device (10) providing voltage output, and a feedback loop having a reference device (20) connected to the voltage output and requiring the same current as the electronic devices, a measuring and conversion device (18,22) operable to measure the current through the reference device and convert it to a voltage value and return it to the regulator device (10), wherein the regulator device (10) is operable to adjust the output voltage in response to the voltage value until the measured current is equal to the given current required.
Patent GB-0319019-D0 (GB)
Title: Floating dry dock system
IPC: B63C1/02
Filed: 2003-08-13
Abstract: A floatable dry dock includes a lifting cradle having two spaced arms pivotally mounted on a buoyant base and, one or more flotation tanks interconnecting the arms. A platform is mounted on the arms and a platform support is operable to ensure that the platform remains horizontal when the arms pivot about their pivotal attachment to the base.
Patent GB-0413630-D0 (GB)
Title: Process
IPC: B01J20/286
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: There is provided a process for removing metal from solution wherein a solution comprising a metal is contacted with a scavenger support, whereby the scavenger support binds to at least some of the metal in solution thereby decreasing the amount of metal in solution, characterized in that the scavenger support comprises a functionalized support comprising pendant groups selected from 1,3-ketoesters or 1,3-ketoamides or mixtures thereof attached to a support wherein a number of the pendant groups are reacted with an amine. Scavenger supports comprising a functionalized support comprising pendant 1,3-ketoester or 1,3-ketoamide groups of formula 1: wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, perhalogenated hydrocarbyl or heterocyclyl group; X is O or NR2, wherein the free valence of O or NR2 is bonded to a support optionally via a linker; and R2 is hydrogen, an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or heterocyclyl group, wherein a number of the pendant groups are reacted with an amine are also provided. Preferred scavenger supports include scavenger supports comprising pendant 3-iminoesters, 3-iminoamides, 2,3-enaminoesters or 2,3-enaminoamides pendant groups of Formula (3) or (4): wherein R1 is an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, perhalogenated hydrocarbyl or heterocyclyl group; X is O or NR2, wherein the free valence of O or NR2 is bonded to a support optionally via a linker; R2 is hydrogen, an optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, or heterocyclyl group; R4 is a substituent group; and R5 is hydrogen or a substituent group, or R4 and R5 may optionally be linked in such a way so as to form an optionally substituted heterocyclic ring, or tautomers or salts thereof.
Patent GB-0427004-D0 (GB)
Title: Printing screens
IPC: H05K1/02
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: A printing screen for use in printing a pattern of deposits onto a workpiece, the printing screen comprising a sheet including a code element therein, wherein the code element comprises a plurality of code apertures which extend through the sheet and together define a code, which can be read by a code reader from either surface of the sheet.
Patent GB-0809382-D0 (GB)
Title: Funds transfer electronically
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-05-23
Abstract: Apparatuses and methods to facilitate customer to supplier funds transfer via premium messages. In one aspect, an apparatus to electronically transfer funds from a customer to a supplier includes: a server component connected to a network; and a database coupled to the server component. The server component is configured to: transmit a plurality of premium rate mobile terminating text messages to the mobile cellular telephone of the customer; populate the database with an identification of the telephone number of the customer; receive classifications of offers sold by a plurality of suppliers; populate the database with a table associating the suppliers with classifications of the offers sold by the suppliers, the database including an identification of classifications for the telephone number of the customer; and determine whether to allow or prohibit transmission of text messages to effect payment based upon the identification of the classifications for the telephone number of the customer.
Patent GB-8402686-D0 (GB)
Title: Liquid cleansing composition
IPC: C11D3/06
Filed: 1984-02-01
Abstract: Hair or body shampoo compositions having an upper aqueous layer and a lower aqueous layer which are temporarily dispersible one in the other upon agitation of the composition and wherein each layer is miscible with water in substantially all proportions. The upper layer has dissolved therein at least one detergent. The lower layer contains sodium hexametaphosphate dissolved therein. The compositions have cleansing properties and impart a conditioning effect.
Patent GB-8430180-D0 (GB)
Title: Performing exothermic catalytic gas reactions
IPC: C01C1/04
Filed: 1984-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a device for performing exothermic catalytic gas reactions for synthesis of ammonia or methanol, comprising essentially a high-pressure shell, an insert, and an upper cover, the insert being equipped at least with two superimposed annular cylindrical catalyst containments having a gas-permeable inner and outer wall for radial gas flow from the outside towards the inside and with two tubular gas/gas heat exchangers arranged centrally in the first and second catalyst containers.
Patent GB-8516674-D0 (GB)
Title: Cutting elongated strand of soft confection material
IPC: A23G3/02
Filed: 1985-07-02
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making two transverse cuts, with two blades (5), nearby each other in a strand of soft confection material (2) lying on a conveyor (3) and removing the material between these blades (5).
Patent GB-8610126-D0 (GB)
Title: Isopropanolamines
IPC: C08F6/02
Filed: 1986-04-25
Abstract: A solution polymerization process for the preparation of high molecular weight polymers of alpha-olefins is disclosed. In the process, the coordination catalyst is deactivated using a solution of at least one trialkanolamine deactivating agent of the formula N(ROH)(R'OH)2 where R is isopropyl and R' is alkyl of 2-4 carbon atoms, especially ethyl or isopropyl. The process is capable of producing polymers of improved colour.
Patent GB-8617559-D0 (GB)
Title: Gels
IPC: C08L53/00
Filed: 1986-07-18
Abstract: A gel or gelloid liquid-extended polymer composition having (i) an ASTM D217 cone penetration value within the range from 100 to 400 (10<-1> millimetres), (ii) an ASTM D412 ultimate elongation greater than 100 % with substantially elastic deformation to an elongation of at least 100 %, (iii) an ASTM D412 ultimate tensile strength of less than 1 MegaPascal, and (iv) a dynamic storage modulus at 23<o>C of less than 50000 Pascals; the composition comprising an intimate mixture of a) mainly a block copolymer containing relatively hard blocks and relatively elastomeric blocks; b) additional polymer or copolymer material having at least partial compatibility with, and a higher glass transition, softening or melting temperature than, the hard blocks of the said block copolymer; and c) at least 500 parts by weight of extender liquid per 100 parts by weight of the said block copolymer, which liquid extends and softens the elastomeric blocks of the said block copolymer. SEBS triblock copolymers with polyphenylene ether "alloys" as the added material are preferred, the extender liquid preferably being an oil of substantially zero aromatic content.
Patent GB-8717168-D0 (GB)
Title: Controlled-release device
IPC: A61K9/22
Filed: 1987-07-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a controlled-release device consisting of a core comprising one or more water-soluble ingredients, at least one of these water-soluble ingredients being the ingredient which it is desired to release in a controlled manner, the abovementioned core being surrounded by a semi-permeable coating membrane in which one (or more) water-soluble particle(s) is/are dispersed, the number thereof being such as to give rise by dissolution, when the device is placed in an aqueous environment, to one or two pores extending through the coating and permitting communication between the core and the outside of the device.
Patent GB-8814411-D0 (GB)
Title: Target detection system
IPC: G06V10/771
Filed: 1988-06-17
Abstract: A target detection system is provided for examining picture signals of a scene which may contain a target signal (15,16) to be detected against background signals (17,18). The image is divided into sub-images and sub-stores are provided one each for the sub-images (19). Means are provided for calculating and storing the values of a set of features, such as brightness, volume or quietness, of the background and target picture signals associated with each sub-image in the respective sub-store. Means are provided for calculating the statistical distributions of the background and target features in each sub-store to set a target decision threshold, in feature terms, for each sub-image. The feature values of an incoming picture signal in a sub-image are compared with the decision threshold in the associated sub-store to provide a target detection signal. Each sub-image threshold relates to the image status in that particular sub-image. A lower false alarm rate with a higher detection probability is provided.
Patent GB-8818712-D0 (GB)
Title: Probe
IPC: C12Q3/00
Filed: 1988-08-05
Abstract: The use of a probe for the control of foam build up in a fermenter, which probe comprises a guard electrode (13), first and second insulators (14 and 15) separated by the guard electrode, a detecting electrode (12) separated from the guard electrode by the first insulator, and a plug (18) and socket (17) for connecting the probe to a power source, the second insulator being provided with fermenter mounting means in the form of a flange (16), a sensor comprising the aforementioned probe for use with an antifoam supply regulator, a foam control system and a method of controlling the build up of foam in a fermentation vessel.
Patent GB-9006503-D0 (GB)
Title: Detergent composition
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 1990-03-23
Abstract: There is disclosed a granular detergent composition comprising granules of a chemical reagent the surfaces of which are provided with a coating comprising an organophilic clay mineral.
Patent GB-9007719-D0 (GB)
Title: Lining conduits
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 1990-04-05
Abstract: A conduit is lined by pressing a liner (14) into contact with the conduit (22) and making it self-supporting. It is transported to the working site (at which its two ends are not at anholes or excavations entering the conduit) in a core (13) with an inflator bag (12). The core (13) can be made flexible to assist entry to the conduit and rigid to provide transport along the conduit. The bag (12) is inflated at the site to press the liner (14) into contact with the conduit (22). The liner (14) is made self-supporting by curing an impregnating resin or by sticking it to the conduit. The bag (12) is deflated and the core (13) is removed. The bag (12) may have a limited response to inflation pressure so it does not balloon into voids in the conduit wall. It may have a progressive response to inflation pressure so that it expands from its mid-point towards its ends. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9015047-D0 (GB)
Title: Multi-stage centrifugal pumps
IPC: F04D1/06
Filed: 1990-07-07
Abstract: A multi-stage centrifugal pump with an axially split casing (10) and a number of impellers (14) carried by a drive shaft (12) has inter-stage bushings (24) and rings (22) for sealing each side of each impeller. Each bushing (24) or ring (22) is conventionally prevented from rotating by a radial pin protruding from the lower half of the casing (10) into an axial slot in the periphery of the bushing or ring. The pin is necessarily small and is liable to shear, difficult to engage in the slot and, in cases where the bushing (24) or ring (22) is diametrically split, does not allow rotation of the lower half for its removal without lifting the shaft (12). To avoid all these disadvantages, the exposed end (37) of a tangential pin (32) fitted in the casing (10) is flush with the join face (28) of the casing and abuts against a shoulder (44) formed by a recess (38) in the periphery of the bushing (24) or ring (22). This pin (32) can be larger than the known radial pin and is subjected to compression, not shear. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9408475-D0 (GB)
Title: Radio transmitter and method of control of transmit power increase
IPC: H03G3/20
Filed: 1994-04-28
Abstract: A radio transmitter is described, having power control for increasing and decreasing the power of a transmit signal for use in, but not limited to, a time division multiple access (TDMA) radio system. The transmitter has frequency control means (11, 56) for tuning the transmitter to transmit a signal on a selected radio channel, power control means (13, 26) for increasing and decreasing the power of the signal for transmission in preselected time slots to and from a peak value, and control means (20) for causing the power control means to commence increasing the power while the frequency control means tunes the transmitter to transmit outside the selected radio channel and for causing the frequency control means to tune the transmitter to transmit the signal in the selected radio channel when the power has been increased to the peak value. By ramping up from outside the channel, a slower ramp-up can be achieved, giving rise to less interference. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9418040-D0 (GB)
Title: Vehicle with hydrodynamic torque converter and process for controlling a torque transfer system with torque converter
IPC: F16H45/02
Filed: 1994-09-07
Abstract: The power train of a motor vehicle employs a torque transmitting apparatus having a hydrokinetic torque converter with a lockup clutch and a torsional damper between the output member of the clutch and the hub of the turbine in the cover of the torque converter. The torque capacity of the damper is less than the nominal torque of the engine whose output element drives the cover of the torque converter. The lockup clutch is designed in such a way that the transmission of torque from the cover to the damper can be regulated in several stages, one of which involves the transmission of torque within a range of between about 10% and 60% of the maximum torque transmitted by the engine and another of which involves the transmission of torque corresponding to not less than 60% of the maximum torque transmitted by the engine.
Patent GB-9423700-D0 (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker
IPC: H04R1/24
Filed: 1993-07-16
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB93/01509 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 9, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 9, 1995 PCT Filed Jul. 16, 1993 PCT Pub. No. WO94/03024 PCT Pub. Date Feb. 3, 1994A loudspeaker has a pole (6) and a surrounding magnet (3) which together define an annular gap (7). A voice coil (12) supported on a tubular former (8) is disposed within the gap (7) as is a conductive skirted dome (13). The dome (13) is supported upon an insulating gasket (14) providing three arcuate points of support and a phase plug (16) extends through a central opening (15) in the dome (13). The dome (13) and phase plug (16) are preferably separated by a second gasket (27) which may or may not be bonded to both and the phase plug (16) suitably includes an integral horn (20) extending beyond the former(8).
Patent GB-9423823-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to filtration
IPC: B01D27/06
Filed: 1994-11-25
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB95/02725 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 17, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 17, 1997 PCT Filed Nov. 23, 1995 PCT Pub. No. WO96/16716 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 6, 1996A full-flow fluid filter assembly is provided including a large pore size screen disposed in series with a relatively smaller pore size screen, together with a device responsive to obstruction of the smaller pore size screen to cause substantially all of the fluid flow to pass only through the large pore size screen. The arrangement is such that during use the fluid passes through both screens and, during bypassing of the smaller pore size screen, passes through at least the larger pore size screen. The device may be a one-way valve adapted to respond to increased back pressure developed across the small pore size screen. Preferably, the small pore size screen is provided with a shield or baffle adapted to minimize direct impingement of the fluid flow on the small pore size screen with the result of entrainment of debris from the small pore size screen during bypassing of this screen.
Patent GB-9708246-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to ultrasound imaging
IPC: A61K41/00
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A method of measuring tissue perfusion in a human or non-human animal subject which comprises administering an effective amount of an ultrasound contrast agent to said subject, irradiating tissue in a target region with at least one pulse of ultrasound having energy sufficient to destroy or discernibly modify the echogenic properties of substantially all contrast agent in said target region, and ultrasonically detecting and quantifying the rate of flow of either further contrast agent into said target region or modified contrast agent out of said target region.
Patent GB-9824762-D0 (GB)
Title: Self-service terminal
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 1998-11-11
Abstract: A self-service terminal, such as an ATM ( 10 ), comprises a speech generator ( 31 ) and loudspeaker ( 30 ) for producing natural language operating instructions for a user, and a user interface ( 12 ) permitting the user to interact with the terminal ( 10 ) in response to the spoken instructions. The user interface may include a microphone ( 32 ) and a speech recognition module ( 33 ).
Patent GB-9913867-D0 (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel handle
IPC: A47J45/06
Filed: 1999-06-16
Abstract: A handle (11) for a vessel (9) is described which has an elongate grip portion (12) and at least one extension (13) therefrom for attachment of the handle (11) to the vessel (9). The elongate grip portion (12) has running along its length and facing away from the extension(s) on one side a convex surface (15) and the other side a concave surface (16). Preferably the concave and concave surfaces (15, 16) are matched in cross-section.
Patent HU-9200925-D0 (HU)
Title: Plasmaprotein based medical preparations
Inventor: EIBL JOHANN
IPC: A61P1/00
Filed: 1992-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a pharmaceutical preparation with antimicrobial, antiinflammatory and antiallergic effects based on plasma proteins, which is characterised in that immunoglobulin A (IgA), immunoglobulin G (IgG) and transferrin are present, and between 0.40 and 0.80 parts by weight of IgG and between 0.15 and 0.45 parts by weight of transferrin are present per part by weight of IgA. It has emerged that both the strength of the effect on bacterial and viral pathogens and the spectrum of action of an IgA- and IgG-containing preparation can be increased when it also contains in addition transferrin, and the three components IgA, IgG and transferrin are present in the ratios by weight according to the invention.