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Patent GB-2407735-A (GB)
Title: Message processing based on address patterns and automated management and control of contact aliases
Inventor: TEAGUE ALAN H
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, for message processing based on address patterns. The invention provides a method for processing messages. The method includes maintaining rules, each rule includes an address pattern key and processing instructions. An address pattern key is an expression that specifies one or more address pattern instances. The method includes receiving a first message (302), the first message including address information associated with the sender and the intended recipient of the first message. The method includes defining an address pattern instance of the first message (304), an address pattern instance of a message being a combination of address information associated with a sender and an intended recipient of the message. The method includes selecting a rule that includes an address pattern key with which the defined address pattern instance matches (306), and processing the first message in accordance to the instructions included in the rule selected (314).
Patent GB-2424197-A (GB)
Title: A method of adaptively controlling the regeneration of a lean nox trap
Inventor: MARSHALL ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: B01D53/56
Filed: 2005-03-15
Abstract: A method is disclosed for adaptively controlling the regeneration of a lean NOx trap to compensate for ageing of the lean NOx trap. The method comprises of supplying reductant to the lean NOx trap based on a reductant profile predicted to correspond with the activity state of sites within the lean NOx trap so as to match the reductant supply to the activity state of the lean NOx trap. As the lean NOx trap ages the reductant profile is iteratively modified to ensure that the reductant supply profile is continuously adapted to match the changing state of the lean NOx trap. The embodiments disclose, for example, a three stage purging cycle. Initially a high level of hc concentration (step 1) is delivered based on engine operating conditions (this purges the high active sites), then a medium HC concentration for a longer duration (step 2) and then a lower hc concentration for the longest duration(step 3). This regime is intended to completely purge the trap and ensure the lower activity sites are fully utilised. The adaptive control accounts for catalytic ageing, indicated by an earlier than expected end of purge measured by an o2 sensor downstream, by applying different levels of adaption Level 1 - reduce the rate at which reductant is supplied Level 2 - decrease the duration of step 1 Level 3 - replace step 1 with levels of step 2 (i.e let step 2 last longer) First, second level and third level adaption is then applied to step 2. When no further NOx purge adaptation is possible then NOx conversion is maintained by reducing the lean time. Once the lean time reaches a minimum NOx trap failure is indicated.
Patent GB-2428009-A (GB)
Title: Needle point surgery
Inventor: LISTER MARTIN
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for performing needle point surgery comprising a scalpel or cauterisation tube 1 which is driven through a hollow syringe 5 so that a mark is not left on the patient. A scanning and display device may assist the surgeon in locating and operating on the patient. A pump 4 and tube 6 may also be used to remove blood from the operating site. The apparatus may be used for removing tumours.
Patent GB-2417124-A (GB)
Title: A measuring cell for an ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer
Inventor: FRANZEN JOCHEN
IPC: H01J49/38
Filed: 2005-08-09
Abstract: A measuring cell for a Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance mass spectrometer (FT-ICR) comprises: at least four longitudinal electrodes for the measuring of image currents; two end-standing trapping electrodes, one at each end of the longitudinal electrodes, wherein each trapping electrode consists of a plurality of structural elements; and means for applying a radio frequency trapping voltage to the structural elements such that adjacent elements are connected to different phases of the RF trapping voltage, thus generating repelling pseudopotential barriers which allow ions trapped within the cell to perform ion cyclotron motion without magnetron motion.
Patent GB-2426735-A (GB)
Title: Forming of apertured articles
Inventor: CORCORAN TERENCE
IPC: B29C43/02
Filed: 2005-10-19
Abstract: The invention relates to an apertured article used as a spacer between front and rear panels in a central heating radiator, to support the rear panel of the radiator whilst the panels of the radiator are welded together. The apertured article 20, 30 comprises a compacted particulate material having an axial passageway 22, 32 having at least one aperture 21, (31 figure 3B) extending tangentially from the axial passageway 22, 32. A later embodiment relates to a method of forming an article of compacted material by locating a material in a first mould part having a core rod (103 figures 4 and 5) extending therethrough and one or more side rods (106 figures 4 and 5) extending tangentially from the core rod and compacting the material by bringing the first and second mould parts towards one another and then retracting the core rods and removing the article from the mould parts.
Patent GB-2420445-A (GB)
Title: Integrated circuit structure
Inventor: THEIL JEREMY A
IPC: H01L21/768
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: In methods of fabricating aluminium/tungsten based metallization interconnect structures for integrated circuits, a flash titanium layer (figs 1: 120) may be disposed between the aluminium layer 110 and a titanium nitride (TiN) antireflection (AR) layer 130, to prevent a distribution of contact resistance which would otherwise result from formation of aluminium nitride (AlN) areas 720 during the deposition of the TiN layer 130. The unintentional formation of a titanium nitride layer (fig 1b: 140) between the aluminium layer and the AR layer is prevented, ensuring conversion of the flash titanium layer into titanium aluminide (TiAl3) 210 by reaction with the aluminium layer, and preventing hydrogen gettering by the flash titanium layer. Hydrogen gettering means there is insufficient passivation of dangling bonds at the Si/SiO2 interface, causing increased p-n junction diode leakage currents, for example dark current in CMOS image sensors. In some embodiments, separate deposition chambers are used for formation of the titanium layer and the titanium nitride layer or the titanium nitride formed during previous processing is removed from the target prior to formation of the flash titanium layer, so at the time the flash titanium layer is deposited, contamination with titanium nitride is avoided. In other embodiments, at the top interconnect level where there is no subsequent tungsten plug formation, the AR layer is formed on the aluminium layer without intervening layers (fig 4a). In some embodiments etching for the contact window 710 is stopped on the AR layer (fig 4c). In other embodiments, a thin AR layer is deposited directly on the aluminium layer with no intervening flash titanium layer, so that a contact window can be etched through the AR layer and any AlN layer, through to the aluminium layer.
Patent GB-2418667-A (GB)
Title: Novel melanocortin receptor templates, peptides, and use thereof
Inventor: HASKELL-LUEVANO CARRIE
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: The present invention relates to novel chimeric peptides and templates containing a combination of antagonist and agonist endogenous ligand residues. In particular, the present invention relates to novel chimeric peptides and templates thereof based upon melanocortin agonist peptides and agouti related protein (AGRP). The present invention provides multifunctional chimeric peptides having specific bioactivity at melanocortin receptors and their use as drugs to treat various diseases and conditions.
Patent GB-2434261-A (GB)
Title: Power controller having timer and regulator
Inventor: GOLDING MARK
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A control device for an electrical supply comprises a controller 24 associated with a timer 26 and a power supply regulator 30. The controller has a specifiable time value for controlling the power supply regulator and the timer provides a timing signal to the controller for comparison with the specifiable time value. The controller provides a control signal to the regulator to adjust the power supply upon coincidence of the timing signal and the specifiable time value, with the control signal increasing or decreasing the power supply over a time period to simulate a desired transient in a load device associated with the power supply. The control device may take the form of a wall mountable dimmer switch (see figure 1).
Patent GB-2422462-A (GB)
Title: Design of a drill bit
Inventor: CARIVEAU PETER THOMAS
IPC: E21B10/42
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A method for designing a fixed cutter drill bit, includes simulating the fixed cutter drill bit in an earth formation, determining radial and circumferential components of imbalance forces on the drill bit and a Beta angle between the radial and circumferential components of the imbalance forces during a period of simulated drilling, and adjusting a value of at least one design parameter for the fixed cutter drill bit at least based upon the Beta angle. To facilitate drill bit design, the Beta angle can be displayed to a drill bit designer. To improve performance, the method can include repeating the simulating, determining, and adjusting to change a simulated performance of the fixed cutter drill bit. A drill bit may be made according to the design resulting from the method. The simulation may include modelling of the drill bit dynamically drilling in the formation without constraining a centreline of the drill bit to be coaxial with a centreline of a bore hole. A design parameter may be adjusted to increase the proportion of time the Beta angle is at or near 180 degrees.
Patent GB-2424117-A (GB)
Title: Creating two audio signals with different quality levels
Inventor: KONETSKI DAVID
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing high definition audio formats in a minimum file size while providing compatibility for media players capable of decoding only lower quality audio files. In an embodiment of the invention, a linear pulse code modulation (LPCM) 192/24 data stream is split into two elementary data streams. The primary data stream is in LPCM 96/24 (96KHz sampling rate and 24 bit sample size) format, which can be rendered by all media players capable of decoding advanced entertainment formats. The secondary data stream is comprised of additional bits required for support of the LPCM 192/24 format. Media players capable of only reading LPCM 96/24 format can operate by rendering the primary data stream in its native format. Players capable of reading the LPCM 192/24 format combine the primary and secondary data streams to create a composite LPCM 192/24 data stream for rendering. The combined size of resulting primary and secondary data stream files is less than the file size created by current implementations of LPCM 192/24 supporting a separate mandatory audio stream of LPCM 96/24. Using the method and apparatus of the invention, high definition audio formats can be supported with reduced file sizes, and base-level media players will be able to render the highest quality audio format they are capable of supporting.
Patent GB-2421825-A (GB)
Title: Applying workflow of generic services to component based applications
Inventor: SHENFIELD MICHAEL
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-03-03
Abstract: A system and method for representing a workflow for a plurality of components derived from a pre-existing page-based application is provided. The pre-existing application has at least one presentation page comprising embedded data elements, embedded message elements and embedded presentation elements for interaction with a user interface. The plurality of components are configurable as a component-based application to assist with messaging over a network between a device and a schema-defined service of a data source. The method comprises the steps of selecting the plurality of components derived from the page-based application; receiving a plurality of dependency links associated with events corresponding to the embedded elements; generating in an instructional language an instruction set based on the plurality of dependency links; and, generating a workflow component comprising the instruction set, the workflow component and the plurality of selected components being subsequently configured as the component-based application. The instruction set and workflow component are generated by a workflow module.
Patent GB-2424124-A (GB)
Title: LED mounting assembly
Inventor: LINN MOK THYE
IPC: H01L25/075
Filed: 2006-03-07
Abstract: A system for increasing heat dissipation of LED displays uses the current PCB packaging, e.g. heat-sink pad 25, mounted to a LCD panel support structure thereby eliminating the need for a metal core PCB. Reverse mounted LEDs having heat dissipation pads are used to optimize heat transfer to a metal layer (Fig 6; 63) which is then placed in contact with the LCD support structure (61).
Patent GB-2422126-A (GB)
Title: Microporous filter
Inventor: SWENSON EDWARD J
IPC: B01D63/00
Filed: 2004-08-31
Abstract: A laser-based drilling technique provides a microporous filter (10) having very small holes (30, 30') with known diameters and locations. One embodiment of the technique entails using a laser beam (62) with one or more uniform spot sizes to form each hole. The laser beam ablates material depthwise for corresponding known distances into a substrate (12) to form a desired number of hole steps (32, 38, 44) in each hole. Another embodiment of the technique entails using an imprint patterning toolfoil (80) to stamp in the substrate depressions (32, 38) of specified diameters and distances that correspond to the hole steps. In both embodiments, a laser beam of Gaussian shape removes the last portion of material to form a very small diameter final hole step (44).
Patent GB-2429855-A (GB)
Title: Dimmer device and method for controlling a gas discharge lamp
Inventor: SO YU-SHENG
IPC: H05B41/38
Filed: 2006-09-01
Abstract: A reversible dimmer device (1) of gas discharge lamp and a control method for light adjusting thereof are proposed, in which a power switch on the wall (2) or on an appliance is used to control actions of at least of a gas discharge lamp (3). When the power switch is turned on, a power signal is provided to drive the gas discharge lamp to produce a stable light source. The power switch is then fast pressed to make sure the times and timing of off-on switching so that a logic control circuit (106) can output a logic control command. A frequency modulation control circuit (107) is then used to adjust a power parameter according to the logic control command so that a variable frequency resonance drive circuit (104) can vary the drive frequency of the power signal based on the power parameter. The gas discharge lamp can thus produce different luminance or different luminous effects.
Patent GB-2436933-A (GB)
Title: Information distribution system based on public transport system
Inventor: HSIAO JUE-HSUAN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: The present invention relates to an information distribution system based on a public transit system, which utilizes transportation vehicles of the public transit system, to carry information and transmit the information to an information station near the operation route of the transportation vehicle, and the reverse information transmission for system management also is exists, so as to achieve the purpose of information distribution network.
Patent GB-2448731-A (GB)
Title: Car cover
Inventor: QUIJADA GUILLERMO HERNANDEZ
IPC: B60J11/00
Filed: 2007-04-26
Abstract: A mechanism manipulates a series of canvases or covers 1, 4 that by means of a mechanized system of pulleys or rollers 3, 5 allows automatic unfolding and folding of the covers with the purpose of covering the vehicles in a fast and simple way. A central cover 1 is coiled on itself by means of an axis 2, and lateral covers 4 are united to the central cover 1 at the time of the launching by means of zips or another mechanism 6 to unify the covers. The lateral extensions of the covers or canvases 4 are protected by wings 14 that are opened or closed to facilitate the unfolding or folding of these by means of mechanized hinges 13. The central cover 1 is reinforced by rods 8 that helps the cover to maintain the structure adapted to cover the vehicle. The cover also has a security locking system to prevent theft.
Patent GB-2438046-A (GB)
Title: Epicyclic transmission wherein the planet gear shaft is inclined with respect to the input shaft
Inventor: ROBUCK MARK J
IPC: F16H1/30
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: An epicyclic gear transmission having a plurality of planet gears 44 and 46 axially spaced on a planet gear shaft 34. The planet gear shaft 34 is tilted or inclined at an axis with respect to the center axis 18 of the input shaft or sun gear 22,24. In addition, the planet gears 44 and 46 may include a shallow angle face gear. The tilted axis planet gears obtain a reduction in size of the transmission and correspondingly reduce the overall weight thereof. The epicyclic gear transmission is primarily intended for use in rotary wing aircraft.
Patent GB-2435008-A (GB)
Title: An injection moulded loudspeaker diaphragm and a method of manufacture
Inventor: POCOCK NICHOLAS
IPC: B29C45/00
Filed: 2001-01-29
Abstract: An injection moulded loudspeaker diaphragm having at least one elongate rib moulded thereon. The rib may, for example, be integrally moulded with the diaphragm and may be continuous or may comprise a generally arcuate rib extending around a polar axis of the cone. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing the injection moulded loudspeaker diaphragm.
Patent GB-2435175-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic reciprocating fluid device
Inventor: NAKAO HARUKI
IPC: F04B35/04
Filed: 2005-11-16
Abstract: An electromagnetic reciprocating fluid device in which a magnetic armature is attracted and driven by magnetic force that is intermittently generated between oppositely arranged magnetic pole members, and a piston reciprocated by being pushed back by a coil spring is not rotated by the coil spring. When a magnetic armature (28) attracted between the magnetic pole members (10, 12) comes to a predetermined rotational angle position about its axis, the magnetic armature (28) is subjected to rotational torque, which is in the direction opposite to that of torque of the coil spring (30), from the magnetic force to be prevented from being rotated by the coil spring. More specifically, the armature (28) has a circular cross-section as a whole, and a chamfered part (28') in parallel with the axis is provided so that rotational torque is applied by the magnetic force when the chamfered part enters between the magnetic pole members.
Patent GB-2450884-A (GB)
Title: Device for cleaning a toilet bowl
Inventor: SZONDY GEORGE
IPC: E03D9/00
Filed: 2007-07-10
Abstract: A device for cleaning a toilet bowl comprises a water spray head which is either attached to the underside of the toilet lid or fitted within the inside lip of the bowl. The spray head is preferably in the form of a large diameter shower head type rose or in the form of an annular perforated tube with water jet apertures. The spray head is suitably connected to either the water mains or to a pressurised water system by means of a flexible pipe and a control valve.
Patent GB-2453141-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming a visor
Inventor: ARNOLD DEREK LESLIE
IPC: A42B3/24
Filed: 2007-09-27
Abstract: The method, primarily for forming overlay-visors for use in anti-misting systems, comprises forming a visor 6 with a spacer or seal 7 that extends along at least a portion of the periphery of a viewing area of the visor by injection molding the seal or spacer in a mold. The seal or spacer is preferably formed from a low temperature, quick setting elastomeric resin. The visor may also be formed by injection molding. The visor is preferably an overlay-visor adapted to be placed on an inner surface of a shield visor. Also claimed is a mold for forming a visor provided with a spacer or seal, an overlay-visor adapted to be releasably attached to a shield-visor, a visor assembly, a kit of parts and a helmet.
Patent GB-2453800-A (GB)
Title: Characterising fluid flow through a pipe
Inventor: CAMPBELL PHILIP JOHN
IPC: G01F1/06
Filed: 2007-10-20
Abstract: A flow characterising meter 2, eg a flow meter, may be inserted into and withdrawn from a saddle member 1 placed around a pipe 7 without shutting off the fluid flow through the pipe. The saddle member 1 has a central linear passage 9 which may be sealed by a closure means 8, eg a shut-off gate, part-way along its length. The flow characterising meter 2 comprises a shaft 11 that is initially only partially inserted into the passage 9 in which it is sealed by sealing means 19 on the shaft 11 and/or in the passage 9. The closure means 8 is then opened allowing the shaft 11 to be inserted fully. The meter 2 can then be locked to the saddle member 1 eg by locking nut 17. In a modification (fig.2), the shaft 2 of the meter is elongated and a housing (27) is connected between the meter 2 and the saddle member 1 to prevent the meter 2 being forcibly expelled from the saddle member 1 when it is not locked in position and the pipe is pressurised.
Patent GB-2455147-A (GB)
Title: A hand tool handle with fluid filled pads
Inventor: HOBBS STUART
IPC: A46B5/02
Filed: 2007-12-01
Abstract: A hand tool handle 10 comprising a body 20 having one or more pads 25, 30. Each pad comprises one or a plurality of enclosed volumes housing a fluid and defined by an envelope. The pads 25, 30 may be mounted on surface of the handle, held in a recess formed in the body or held in a cavity formed in the body and through which the pad/s project. Preferably the pads contain gel although embodiments with liquid or gas are also envisaged.
Patent GB-2456833-A (GB)
Title: Tilting wave energy device
Inventor: ZAKHEOS ADAM
IPC: F03B13/20
Filed: 2008-01-28
Abstract: A wave energy generating apparatus 10 comprises a buoyant vessel 12 which rocks about one or more horizontal axes under wave action. The vessel 12 holds a body of water 14 which remains substantially level under the action of gravity despite movement of the vessel 12. The apparatus has means to extract energy from this relative movement. There may be a float 16 on top of the water, and energy may be extracted by hydraulic cylinders 126. Alternatively, the chamber may comprise an annulus which is divided into sections connected at the bottom, so that displacement of the water due to tilting of the vessel causes air in some of the sections to be pressurized (figures 3 and 4).
Patent GB-2447537-A (GB)
Title: Robust array antenna for borehole logging
Inventor: WISLER MACMILLAN MORGAN
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2008-02-12
Abstract: An electromagnetic antenna array 10 on a tool body for Measurement-While-Drilling (MWD) applications includes a plurality of cross-dipole elements 50 that can act alone or together in various measurement modes. The cross magnetic dipole antenna elements are disposed in tool body recesses to be protected from damage. The antenna elements can include a ferrite plate crossed or looped by independent current carrying conductors in two or more directions forming a bidirectional or crossed magnetic dipole. The tool body may include hardfacing material 17 to prevent wear to the body and antennas. Although disclosed as a MWD system conveyed by a drill string, basic concepts of the system are applicable to other types of borehole conveyance.