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Patent GB-2427741-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for driving a liquid crystal display device capable of reducing the heating value of data driver
Inventor: HONG JIN CHEOL
IPC: G09G3/36
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A method for driving a liquid crystal display is provided. In the method, a first pre-charge voltage and a second pre-charge voltage are generated from an external voltage source 50 separated from a data driving integrated circuit (40). A data line is pre-charged with the first pre-charge voltage during a first period. The data line is charged to reach a target value of a first data signal during a second period. The data line is pre-charged with the second pre-charge voltage during a third period. The data line is charged to reach a target value of a second data signal during a fourth period. A liquid crystal display device is capable of reducing the heating value of a driver that drives the data line.
Patent GB-2434055-A (GB)
Title: System and method for network selection for a communication device
Inventor: MULLER PIERRE-JEAN
IPC: H04W48/18
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: System for controlling network selection for a communication device comprising a home network (60), at least one visiting network available for communication (20-50) and a mobile communication device (10) associated with the home network and communicating with a first visiting network wherein the home network comprises means for transmitting data identifying whether the first visiting network is a preferred network to the visiting network and the device comprises means for maintaining communication with the first visiting network in dependence on the first visiting network being the most preferred of any available network.
Patent GB-2436328-A (GB)
Title: Peptide derived from colostrinin
Inventor: POLANOWSKI ANTONO
IPC: A61K38/04
Filed: 2006-03-22
Abstract: The amino acid sequence of a new peptide RPKHPIKHQ is disclosed. This peptide is particularly useful in reducing the neurotoxocity, and in the treatment of diseases characterised by neuronal damage.
Patent GB-2426053-A (GB)
Title: Downhole tool with fluid filled enclosure containing angled transducers
Inventor: PABON MIGUEL F
IPC: G01V1/52
Filed: 2006-04-27
Abstract: An enclosure 200, which is disposed on a downhole tool (e.g. in a recess on the tool), houses one or more transducers 210, especially acoustic sources and sensors. The transducers 210 are disposed at an angle with respect to a longitudinal axis of the enclosure 200. The enclosure also contains an electronics board 230 (e.g. a PCB providing amplification, filtering etc). A fluid 290 (e.g. polymerised fluid, silicon based gel) fills the voids within the enclosure 200 and surrounds the transducers 210. The enclosure may contain a lid 260 which acts as a compensator for volume changes in the fluid 290 due to pressure and temperature variations. The enclosure may be generally rectangular in shape. The transducers may also be resistivity electrodes or pressure, gravity or light sources/sensor devices. The angle of the transducers may be varied, either electrically by activating a bank of aligned transducers in a timed or phased sequence, or mechanically by linking the transducers to an actuator rod having hinged connecting rods which allows the transducers to be rotated.
Patent GB-2439565-A (GB)
Title: Programmable control device for an appliance.
Inventor: REASON ANDREW MARTIN
IPC: D06F33/02
Filed: 2006-06-27
Abstract: A programming system suitable for an appliance, for example a washing machine, having a number of functions and features which allows accurate control. The programming system comprises a single manual control means, a display means, and a plurality of actionable events, wherein the actionable events are represented graphically on the display means and the manual control means provides a means of selecting a combination of plurality of the plurality of actionable events.
Patent GB-2426348-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for measuring a condensable component of a gas sample
Inventor: ARNOLD IAN MICHAEL
IPC: G01N25/68
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: An apparatus for measuring a condensation property of a condensable component of a gas sample, in particular a hydrocarbon gas sample. The apparatus comprises a measurement cell 2 including a housing and a measurement member 11 which define, in part, a pressurizable gas chamber containing, when in use, a pressurized gas sample. The measurement member includes a surface which is exposed to the gas sample for measurement. The apparatus further comprises a mounting plate 14 upon which the measurement cell is mounted. A space 32 is created between the measurement member 11 and the mounting plate 14 and a conduit 33 connects the space to the outside of the measurement cell such that if an over-pressure is generated in the chamber, the measurement cell is adapted to fail to allow the over-pressurized gas of the gas chamber to exhaust into the space and to the outside of the cell via the conduit 33.
Patent GB-2429563-A (GB)
Title: Gaming machine
Inventor: CHAMBERS REBECCA
IPC: G07F17/34
Filed: 2006-08-21
Abstract: An entertainment machine has a set of reels, 200, 202, 204 arranged, in a first mode, to spin independently of one another and, in a second mode, arranged for at least a first and a second of the reels to spin together substantially as a single reel. This may occur randomly, the two reels which spin as one showing the same symbol, or after the occurrence of a WILD symbol on the win line 208. The reel with the WILD symbol is spun so that it matches with another reel before the two reels are rotated as one. There are thus two reels already matched, giving an increased chance of a winning combination.
Patent GB-2426228-A (GB)
Title: Saw, such as a miter saw
Inventor: HETCHER JASON D
IPC: B26D1/14
Filed: 2005-04-15
Abstract: A saw, such as a chop saw, a miter saw, a sliding saw, a compound miter saw, etc. In some constructions, the saw may include a miter adjustment assembly including a coarse adjustment assembly and a fine adjustment assembly. In some constructions, the saw may include a bevel adjustment assembly including a brake mechanism and a bevel detent assembly. In some constructions, the saw may include a dust collection assembly including a dust chute defining a dust both around the bevel arm. In some constructions, the saw may include a table having a top wall with a peripheral rim and a side wall depending from the top wall, and a base defining an opening in which the side wall is received and a ledge above which the rim is positioned. In some constructions, the saw may include elastomeric material covering a portion of the base, such as a bottom surface, a lateral surface, a grip surface, etc.
Patent GB-2428044-A (GB)
Title: Method of forming mesenchymal stem cells from embryonic stem cells
Inventor: PIKE J WESLEY
IPC: C12N5/02
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: This invention relates to methods of producing a substantially homogenous population of mesenchymal stem cells derived from embryonic stem cells. Also, disclosed is a homogenous population of mesenchymal stem cells capable of further differentiating into a variety of specific cell types, characterized by various morphological factors and cell-specific markers. The compositions and methods described in this disclosure are useful for a variety of commercially important diagnostic, drug screening, and therapeutic applications.
Patent GB-2445181-A (GB)
Title: Partial PIN entry for authorisation
Inventor: EVANS GEORGE
IPC: G06Q20/00
Filed: 2006-12-23
Abstract: A method for authorising a transaction using a data carrying article such as a chip and pin card (or bankcard) at for example an ATM or Point of Sales. The method includes requesting that a user enters one or more, but not all, of the plurality of characters of a PIN, receiving an entry of one or more characters from the user, electronically reading data from the data carrying article, using the data to determine whether the one or more characters are valid and authorising a transaction if the one or more characters are valid. The invention also comprises a reader and software that causes a reader to operate in accordance with the method.
Patent GB-2445955-A (GB)
Title: Floating ball barrier in a liquid and gas container
Inventor: SMEE JAMES ANTHONY
IPC: B01J19/16
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A container holds a mix of liquid and gaseous crude oil. A barrier layer of balls, beads or similar, floats on the liquid surface, physically trapping and returning any vapour formed by gas bubbling, back to the liquid portion, thus providing a gas portion substantially free of vapour.
Patent GB-2446450-A (GB)
Title: Balanced line signal linear amplitude modulator using a magnetic resistance bridge sensor
Inventor: HUNTER JOHN DAVIDSON
IPC: G01R33/09
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A balanced line (3) signal linear amplitude modulator, comprising a giant magnetic resistance (GMR) bridge sensor (8), magnetically coupled with and controlled by a single voltage controlled magnetic coil (10). The amplitude modulator is not electrically coupled to the coil, which reduces noise and distortion, as no DC voltage is connected to the GMR sensor. The primary application is for audio and video signal processing use. It is not for use as a logic gate. The GMR bridge sensor is not being employed as a differential amplifier, but as a balanced line input to output attenuator. As the bridge is DC isolated and is run at high level, with balanced input signals, it produces very low noise and distortion. The voltage controlled coil driver amplifier employs a negative feedback path for precise isolated control, with considerably reduced ringing and kickback effects associated with DC magnets. A biasing magnet may be placed above the GMR sensor bridge to reduce hysteresis effects of the GMR sensor bridge.
Patent GB-2436131-A (GB)
Title: A dovetail structure for attaching a turbine blade to a fan structure
Inventor: FUJIMURA TETSUJI
IPC: G01N3/04
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A dovetail structure of a fan is disclosed for attaching a fan blade to a portion around a discoid disc rotationally driven by a turbine, said portion having an inlet hub diameter smaller than an outlet hub diameter. The disc 10 has a plurality of dovetail grooves 12 extending at a fixed angle   r  1 with respect to an axis 1 of a rotation axis from a leading edge 10a to a trailing edge 10b of the hub, and spaced at a fixed angle about the circumference of the hub. The fan 20 has a dovetail portion 22 extending at the same angle as an angle of the dovetail groove and capable of being fitted to the dovetail groove.
Patent GB-2435903-A (GB)
Title: I.c. engine immobilisation by inhibiting cylinder gas transfer
Inventor: HARTMANN DIRK
IPC: B60R25/044
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: A method of immobilising an internal combustion engine 1, which is equipped with an immobiliser and with means, for example an inlet and/or outlet valve closing arrangement, for inhibiting gas transfer via at least one cylinder 5, 10, 15, 20 of the engine, comprises the step of inhibiting the gas transfer via the at least one cylinder when the immobiliser is activated. Immobilisation of the engine is then enhanced. Activation of the immobiliser may itself be triggered by the gas transfer inhibition. The described immobilisation action can be supplemented, if appropriate, by cutting off fuel supply, disabling ignition or restricting or cutting off air supply by closing the throttle valve 70. The inlet and/or outlet valves may be deactivated, ie closed and kept closed, by controlling camshafts or electromagnetic, hydraulic or electro-hydraulic actuators. The deactivation facility may also be used for fuel-saving part-engine operation when immobilization is not required.
Patent GB-2449081-A (GB)
Title: Microwave radar for monitoring breathing movements
Inventor: FOSSAN HELGE
IPC: A61B5/08
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: A device 1 is provided for remotely monitoring breathing movements of a patient 3. The device comprises, a sender 2 transmitting a microwave signal toward the patient 3, a receiver 2 arranged to receive a signal reflected by the patient 3, and a processor 5 having a first mixer 7 arranged to mix the transmitted signal and the received signal to provide a first signal component and a second mixer 8 arranged to mix the received signal with a signal in quadrature with the transmitted signal to provide a second signal component, whereby an output device 20 is arranged to provide a signal representative of the patient's breathing movements based on said first and second signal components.
Patent GB-2437667-A (GB)
Title: Mitigating interference to nearby radio systems based on characterization of adjacent channels
Inventor: WALTHO ALAN
IPC: H04B7/005
Filed: 2006-01-24
Abstract: A wireless device dynamically controls a power level for each channel in a transmission spectrum. The power level is adjusted based on characteristics of signals received in the adjacent channels which results in the wireless device working at maximum ranges consistent with not causing interference to other users of the spectrum.
Patent GB-2450906-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for handling memory access exceptions while allowing the memory access to complete
Inventor: KNEEBONE KATHERINE ELIZABETH
IPC: G06F12/1027
Filed: 2007-07-11
Abstract: The invention relates to a compute system comprising a memory management unit (MMU) with identification circuitry to detect a predetermined type of data access transaction. On detecting the predetermined type of access, the MMU is responsive to both permit completion of the access and to cause an exception to be raised. This exception can return the size of the data access, the memory address and whether it is associated with a read or a write transaction. The MMU also comprises an address translation (i.e. translational look aside buffer, TLB) circuit which is used to translate a virtual memory address into a physical memory address. This is performed using a page table, which also has a register that holds an indicator which specifies the type of transaction associated with it. A subsidiary table can also be used for fine grained transaction type determination. In a further embodiment, the invention is used in a computer system that has simulated devices, i.e. virtual devices or hardware, and is used to control the access of data to/from them.
Patent GB-2452301-A (GB)
Title: Sterilization Method
Inventor: DREVIN INGRID
IPC: G01N30/54
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for sterilization of different materials, especially sensitive material, such as chromatographic media with sensitive ligands. The method for sterilization of a chromatographic separation medium comprises exposing the separation medium to pressurized steam at a temperature of between about 121{C and about 135{C.
Patent GB-2438776-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for low-subband content discrimination
Inventor: MONTMINY CHRISTIAN JOSEPH ERIC
IPC: H04N19/89
Filed: 2006-02-09
Abstract: A method and system are provided for discriminating areas of content from areas of noise in difference images of a digital video sequence. This allows the fewest bits possible to be used to encode areas of noise according to a video compression algorithm. The method comprises computing a difference frame from current image data and a reference frame; comparing at least one component of a candidate block within the difference frame to a threshold value to discriminate between content and noise; and encoding the candidate block if content is detected.
Patent GB-2451706-A (GB)
Title: Online possession registration and return system
Inventor: HOBBS MICHAEL ROGER
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: The invention concerns a possession registration and return system to recover lost property where the owner's address and/or contact details are kept confidential. Labels or tags bearing unique identifiers may be purchased and registered on-line where they are associated with the owner's contact details. The labels or tags are then applied to the owner's possessions. The unique identifiers are in the form of a series of lefters and/or numbers, allowing those who find labelled possessions to contact the object's owner by entering the identifier ID into a website. The system notifies the owner via email and/or SMS that the item has been found and thanks the finder. The owner then contacts the finder to arrange for the return of the item. An owner's contact details are only associated with the unique identifier sequence within the system database, thus preserving the anonymity of possession ownership.
Patent GB-2457881-A (GB)
Title: Temporary roadside signpost
Inventor: MCCONVILLE JOHN-PAUL
IPC: E01F9/669
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: The signpost, particularly for use during road maintenance work, comprises an attachments portion 1 for connecting to a crash barrier (ii) and a post portion with two points of vertical rotation connected by a horizontal portion 2, one centred over the attachment portion and one horizontally offset from the attachment portion. The signpost is preferably formed from a number of interchangeable parts which can be changed to accommodate different types of signage or dismantled to facilitate transport. The attachment portion preferably enables the signpost to be connected to Z shaped posts (i) used to support crash barriers and may include a locking mechanism 4 to temporarily secure the signpost in place at a desired height. Locking pins 5 are preferably used to secure post portions in the desired rotational orientation.
Patent GB-2459139-A (GB)
Title: Car seat with concealed potty
Inventor: IGWEH STELLA
IPC: A47K11/04
Filed: 2008-04-12
Abstract: A car seat has a sealed, inbuilt potty space 4 containing a removable potty 6 and camouflaged by a comfortable detachable seating cover that may be folded back 3 to reveal the potty. The potty 6 is lined with a disposable potty bag 7 that may be scented and provided with drawstrings. The cover 5 that seals the potty space may slide back to make it easy for a child to operate.
Patent GB-2459260-A (GB)
Title: Step-on electricity generator
Inventor: OKAMOTO HARUO
IPC: F03G5/06
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A step-on electric current generation device has upper land lower 2 casings connected by a mechanical linkage which is connected to a generating device 19. When a weight such as a human body steps on the device, the movement is converted to electrical energy. The linkage may comprise a pulley, or may use a rack and pinion.
Patent GB-2459695-A (GB)
Title: CMOS compatible NPN bipolar transistors
Inventor: JANKOVIC NEBOJSA
IPC: H01L21/8249
Filed: 2008-05-01
Abstract: A mask level for halo implants used for fabricating NMOST devices is also used to fabricate an intrinsic base of a vertical NPN transistor also formed using halo implantation. The base and emitter contacts 101,102 are formed directly over the extrinsic base region 111 and the emitter region 110 respectively giving reduced emitter and base parasitic resistance.
Patent GB-2465182-A (GB)
Title: Protective shelter with an earth, sand or aggregate filled roof structure
Inventor: HESELDEN JAMES
IPC: E04H9/04
Filed: 2008-11-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a protective shelter comprising opposite outer supports 100 and a roof structure extending between the supports. The roof structure comprises a plurality of tray members (50-53 figure 5) arranged to receive earth, sand or aggregate material defining an inner skin to provide a first level of protection in the roof structure. The tray members are adapted to be supported by transverse beams 10, which are in turn arranged to be supported at their respective ends by the opposite outer supports. The beams are straight and form a bridge across the shelter between the outer supports. A pre detonation screen (110 figure 11) of plywood panels may be fitted above the tray members.
Patent GB-2468890-A (GB)
Title: Software and USB key for user authentication during credit and debit card transactions on a computer.
Inventor: BIRKETT JOHN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06F21/34
Filed: 2009-03-26
Abstract: Disclosed is a USB key that enables a user to authenticate themselves when using a credit or debit type card over the internet. The USB stick or key is provided by a bank, or other such card issuer, with a unique number for the user. When the USB stick is first used it installs software that cryptographically generates an electronic footprint using the unique numerical identifier of the user equipment eg the MAC address of a computer or laptop, or the IMEI number of a mobile phone or PDA, and the number provided by the bank. The electronic footprint is sent to the banks database using a secure website. When the user wishes to purchase an item, service or otherwise authenticate themselves to a third party, the USB key re-generates the electronic footprint so that it can be used during the transaction to verify the user to the bank via their database.
Patent GB-2470042-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of contaminated liquids
Inventor: BROWN NIGEL WILLIS
IPC: B01D15/02
Filed: 2009-05-06
Abstract: Contaminants are removed from a quantity of contaminated liquid in a treatment reservoir (2,28) containing a carbon based adsorbent material capable of electrochemical regeneration. The adsorbent material is in the form of a bed supported on a plate 6 at the base of the reservoir. The bed is agitated for a period to distribute the adsorbent material in the liquid and adsorb contaminant therefrom At the end of the period the agitation ceases, and the bed of adsorbent material is allowed to settle. The adsorbent is then regenerated, during or after settlement; by passing an. electric current through the bed to release from the adsorbent gaseous products derived from the contaminant, in bubbles rising through the decontaminated liquid in the reservoir. Various methods of regenerating the adsorbent material are disclosed, as are apparatus in which the method can be applied.
Patent GB-2471710-A (GB)
Title: Energy converting system comprising a windmill and a sunlight focusing device
Inventor: LYNN KUO-YUAN
IPC: F24S23/30
Filed: 2009-07-10
Abstract: An energy converting system for converting solar energy and wind energy into kinetic energy comprises a fixed shaft unit 2 including an upright fixed shaft 21, and a windmill device 3 with a first windmill unit 31 which includes two first blades (315, fig.4). A light-focusing device 4 is co-rotatable with the first windmill unit and includes a light-focusing wall 42 defining a heating compartment 43. The light-focusing wall has a structure to focus solar energy as rays of sunlight into the heating compartment to thereby heat and pressurise air within the compartment. Rotation of the first blades of the first windmill unit results in an upward flow of air into the heating compartment to further pressurise the air within the compartment. This enables the air to be jetted out of the heating compartment in such a manner as to rotate the light-focusing device and, thus, the windmill device about the fixed shaft. The light focusing wall may be composed of at least one lens and, preferably, is composed of a plurality of interconnected lenses.