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Patent GB-2413632-A (GB)
Title: Determining seal quality by multivariate analysis of sound waves collected during sealing process
Inventor: BAUDAT GASTON
IPC: G01M3/24
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: Defective heat seals in packages (eg tube or pouch containing foodstuffs, confectionary, beverages etc) are detected by measuring the sound wave generated during the sealing operation with one or more transducers (eg microphones) at a plurality of locations and performing an analysis of more than one variable of the sound wave(s). The analysis comprises analysing the collected data with stored reference data. The collected data may be transformed into the frequency domain using a fast fourier transform. The analysis comprises producing a k-dimensional feature vector which is compared with a plurality of target vectors each indicative of a sealing quality, the quality of sealing of the package being determined by determining the target vector closest to the feature vector.
Patent GB-2411021-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system with an interface that controls the flow of data from the storage units to the users computer
Inventor: FUJIMOTO KAZUHISA
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A data storage system has an interface with a connection unit, a memory unit, a processor and a disk drive. The connection unit links the interface to the a computer and the hard drive. The interface unit, the memory unit, and the processor are all connected. The memory unit may be a cache memory for the data being written to or read from the data storage and hold the instruction controlling the data transfer. The processor unit may be a plurality of microprocessors. The processor may be connected to the interface unit by switch units. One of the microprocessors of the processor unit may control the transfer of data between the computer and the memory unit and a second microprocessor may control the transfer of data between the disk drive and the memory unit. The storage system may be a plurality of clusters. The interface, memory, processor and switch units may be on separate boards plugged into a backplane.
Patent GB-2416321-A (GB)
Title: Dry shaving apparatus provided with a skin agitation member
Inventor: ROYLE TERENCE GORDON
IPC: B26B19/10
Filed: 2004-07-22
Abstract: A shaving apparatus comprising a first shaving unit including a first outer cutter 101, 102 and a first undercutter 20 which cooperate together, a skin agitation member, a housing and a drive source (fig 3, 58) mounted in the housing. The outer cutter 101,102 mounted in a frame. The drive source (fig 3, 58) is coupled to the first undercutter 20 to provide oscillatory movement with respect to the frame at a frequency in the range 70 to 280 Hz. The drive source (fig 3, 58) is also coupled to the skin agitation member to provide oscillatory movement at a frequency in the range 5 to 50 Hz. The first outer cutter is un-driven with respect to the frame.
Patent GB-2405089-A (GB)
Title: Furniture cover
Inventor: BROWN ANDREW
IPC: A47C31/11
Filed: 2004-08-18
Abstract: A furniture cover is provided which is formed from a blank of material locatable over at least a part of an item of furniture in use. The blank is movable with respect to the item of furniture to form a cover for the same. Securing means are provided on the blank for securing the blank to the item of furniture in the formed position.
Patent GB-2420194-A (GB)
Title: Key sorting content addressable memory
Inventor: FITZMAURICE DAVID WILLIAM
IPC: G11C15/00
Filed: 2004-11-16
Abstract: A key sorting content addressable memory provides a look-up table that can be updated with individual new entries, dynamically. It provides a write operation in which the key field of each word is used to sort the data into numerical order on entry. It provides a read operation in which a required key is used to find two words in the memory such that the required key lies numerically between the key values of two existing words or is an exact match to one of them. It provides a means of writing and deleting words, while maintaining the correctly ordered sequence of the key fields of each word. It can also be used to implement a priority queue.
Patent GB-2409276-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder pressure transducer and related method
Inventor: WILSON RONALD WAYNE
IPC: F04B39/00
Filed: 2004-11-17
Abstract: A pressure transducer (10) for a hydrogen reciprocating compressor in a sour gas environment includes a sensor head (12) including a diaphragm (22) mounted on a free end of the sensor head. The diaphragm (22) is constructed of a nickel-based alloy with gold plating on an exposed side thereof. A method of monitoring line pressure in a reciprocating hydrogen compressor in a sour gas environment includes a) providing a pressure transducer (10) having a sensor head (12) and a diaphragm (22) located flush with a free end of the sensor head composed of a nickel-based alloy; b) applying a noble metal plating to one side of the diaphragm; and c) mounting the pressure transducer in a reciprocating compressor with the one side exposed to the sour gas.
Patent GB-2422991-A (GB)
Title: Equalising a channel using a dithered linear search algorithm adapted to change filter taps in accordance with a heuristic tap modification scheme
Inventor: GEE DAVID MARTIN
IPC: H04L25/03
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: This invention is particularly useful for equalising communications data transmitted by optical means at a data rate of 10Gbps. A blind adaptation equaliser is disclosed. It is based on a heuristic tap modification scheme represented by the centre and right hand blocks of Figure 7. According to this scheme changes are made to initial seed values of filter taps, the changes being selected at random. The eye diagram is then measured. If the eye opening improves then the taps are changed in a similar way to the first change, if not they are changed randomly. This heuristic scheme thus employs a trial and error approach. According to the present invention the "dithered linear search" (DLS) algorithm is overlaid on top of the heuristic scheme. The DLS algorithm is represented by the left hand boxes in the figure. The DLS algorithm makes perturbations to filter taps and correlates the perturbations with a shape of an output signal from the filter. The correlations are integrated over time to produce a gradient vector which is used to calculate a magnitude and direction in which to move the filter taps. The eye opening may be measured using a mean square estimation (MSE) function.
Patent GB-2415866-A (GB)
Title: Avoiding interference between several communication standards operating in the same frequency band
Inventor: HUNDAL SUKHDEEP S
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A system for allowing BT, (Bluetooth) WDCT, (Worldwide Digital Cordless Telecommunication) and 802.11 transceivers to operate in close proximity with a minimum of interference, is disclosed, In an exemplary embodiment, a method for avoiding interference between a first FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) device and other RF devices using 802.11 or FHSS protocols is disclosed. The first FHSS device initially detects the presence of an interfering RF device ("interferer"), for example a device employing 802.11 protocol, and adjusts the frequency of channels used for operation of the first device accordingly to avoid overlap with the 802.11 band. In the presence of an additional interferer, for example, a second FHSS device emitting an interfering signal, the first FHSS device may segregate its operation channels to achieve maximum frequency separation from an 802.11 and second FHSS device. In addition, the first and third devices may also multiplex their transmit/receive timing to avoid interference in time domain. By avoiding interference in time domain, first and third device can occupy the same channels in the frequency band achieving further frequency separation from the 802.11 device.
Patent GB-2424781-A (GB)
Title: Imaging device readout circuit with ADC connected to plural memory locations
Inventor: KIRSCH GRAHAM
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: A readout circuit 442 for an imaging array 230 comprises analogue to digital conversion (ADC) circuits 461, each receiving signals from plural, e.g. two, columns 349 or pixels in the sensor array. A SRAM or DRAM memory 463 is selectively coupled to the ADCs 461, the memory 463 having respective, plural memory locations 474a, 474b or banks for respectively storing digital signals from the plural columns 349 of the image detector array. Certain memory locations may be enabled to read signals at the same time as other memories are performing a signal write operation, via a multiplexing circuit (490, Figure 5). The imaging device may be a CMOS device, and a method of manufacturing the pixel array and read out circuit is also claimed. A ramp signal generator may be connected to the analogue to digital conversion circuits, providing a ramp comparison signal (483, Figure 4). A comparator may selectively compare the analogue pixel signals with a comparison signal.
Patent GB-2411292-A (GB)
Title: Transistors with different threshold voltages and tub dopant profile
Inventor: LAYMAN PAUL ARTHUR
IPC: H01L21/8238
Filed: 2002-08-30
Abstract: A plurality of MOSFETs wherein each one of the MOSFET has a unique predetermined threshold voltage. A doped well or tub is formed for each MOSFET. A patterned mask 350 and 352 is then used to form a material line proximate each semiconductor well, wherein the width of the line is dependent upon the desired threshold voltage for the MOSFET. A tilted ion implantation 360 and 362 is performed at an acute angle, typically between 7{ and 60{ with respect to the substrate surface such that the ion beam passes through the material line. Thicker lines have a lower transmission coefficient for the ion beam and thus the intensity of the ion beam reaching the adjacent semiconductor well is reduced. By appropriate selection of the line width the dopant density in the well, and thus the final MOSFET threshold voltage, is controllable. A first part of a source or drain region 356 and 358 extending towards a gate structure has a relatively low tub dopant concentration compared to a second part of the source or drain extending away from the gate structure.
Patent GB-2412688-A (GB)
Title: Door edge finger guard
Inventor: NEWCOMBE GILES
IPC: E06B7/36
Filed: 2002-04-03
Abstract: A finger guard 10 for the gap between the hinged edge of a door and the frame is in the form of a gap cover strip 16 secured on one edge to a mounting strip 14 on the frame 30 and on the other edge to a mounting strip 18 on the door 31, The cover strip is generally planar, resiliently extensible across its width, and in use extends in a plane generally parallel to the door. The cover strip may be undulated of concertina-folded in cross-section.
Patent GB-2414237-A (GB)
Title: Novel photolabile protective groups for improved processes to prepare oligonucleotide arrays
Inventor: BUHLER SIGRIO
IPC: C07H19/00
Filed: 2004-02-19
Abstract: The present invention discloses novel and improved nucleosidic and nucleotidic compounds that are useful in the light-directed synthesis of oligonucleotides, as well as, methods and reagents for their preparation. These compounds are characterized by novel photolabile protective groups that are attached to either the 5'- or the 3'- hydroxyl group of a nucleoside moiety. The photolabile protective group is comprised of a 2-(2-nitrophenyl) ethyoxycarbonyl skeleton with at least one substituent on the aromatic ring that is either an aryl, an aroyl, a heteroaryl or an alkoxycarbonyl group. The present invention includes the use of the aforementioned compounds in light-directed oligonucleotide synthesis, the respective assembly of nucleic acid microarrays and their application.
Patent GB-2420759-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat airbag assembly with deployment channel
Inventor: TRACHT MICHAEL L
IPC: B60R21/20
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a frame (26) for mounting the seat to a vehicle. The seat assembly also includes a seat pad (16) molded from a polymeric material and located proximate the frame (26). A trim cover (18) is disposed over the seat pad (16), and includes a seam (28) adjacent a side (30) of the seat pad (16). An airbag assembly (20), which includes an airbag (22) and an inflator (24) configured to supply gas to the airbag (22), is also part of the seat assembly (10). A pad shield (32) is molded in situ with the seat pad (16), and covers at least a portion of the seat pad (16) for protecting it during deployment of the airbag (22). The pad shield (32) includes first and second portions (34,36) which form a deployment channel (38) for the airbag (22), and thereby inhibit contact of the airbag (22) with the seat pad (16) as the airbag (22) deploys.
Patent GB-2418594-A (GB)
Title: Stockings of no wearing mark
Inventor: KO KISOON
IPC: A41B11/00
Filed: 2004-06-30
Abstract: The present invention provides stockings of no wearing mark wherein a wearing portion is provided on an upper portion of the stockings and formed in the shape of lace, and spandex is selectively blended with the lace, thereby leaving no wearing mark in c ase of taking off the stockings; and a silicon member having a regular pattern is attachable d on an inner side of the wearing portion or an inner side below the wearing portion, thereby leaving no wearing mark after wearing and preventing the upper portion from curling and slipping down by a strong frictional force.
Patent GB-2434826-A (GB)
Title: Portable safety ladder.
Inventor: WATTS ADRIAN JAMES
IPC: E06C1/36
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: A portable safety ladder 2, particularly for use in providing access to a flatbed trailer, has a mounting bracket (12, figure 1) that can slide relative to stiles 4 of the ladder. A handrail 40 is supported on the mounting bracket so that it is moved to the correct height relative to the platform to provide a secure handhold. The mounting bracket may carry a clamp 30 that can be moved between a released and an engaged position to engage with a side rave 14 of a vehicle.
Patent GB-2421574-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for monitoring the condition of pipelines
Inventor: DAALAND ALF
IPC: G01N/
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: Apparatus for condition control of a pipeline with a fluid flow pipe for transport of a fluid, comprising a plurality of ultrasonic transducers arranged in the vicinity of the external surface of the pipeline. By emitting, receiving and analyzing ultrasonic signals by means of ultrasonic transducers it is possible to perform a characterization of the pipeline, for example a measurement of the pipeline wall thickness. Ultrasonic transducers are arranged as an integral part of at least one tape.
Patent GB-2421146-A (GB)
Title: Distributed call center system and method for volunteer mobilization
Inventor: SCHUNDLER BRETT
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2004-08-19
Abstract: A system and method to facilitate effective telephone calling campaigns that may be conducted by geographically dispersed individuals using inexpensive communications systems (fig. 1), such as the Internet (16) and a basic telephone service (28). The system manages lists of pre-qualified prospects divided up among a group of volunteers, including providing the volunteers with prepared scripts via web-browsers, customized to both the volunteer and the prospect and designed to solicit further information and support from the prospects (14). The system also processes prospect responses and oversees appropriate follow-up actions such as sending pre-prepared e-mail or direct mail packages. The system also manages and serves (18) information and links backgrounding campaign issues, strategies and tactics and providing volunteers with technical and motivational assistance. The system of this invention is also capable of monitoring volunteer productivity and effectiveness.
Patent GB-2436900-A (GB)
Title: Connector with sliding sleeve
Inventor: WHITE MATTHEW
IPC: H01R13/627
Filed: 2006-04-06
Abstract: A coupling device for a plug and socket cable 22 connector, the coupling device comprising a latching mechanism with a locking lug 34 projecting out from a resiliently biased arm 28, the arm also having an inclined surface 38, a collar surface 42 and a cam ring with cam surface 44, the cam ring embracing the arm. In use, the arm 28 is biased outwards such that the locking lug 38 engages an aperture 16 in a sleeve surrounding the connector (see Figure 2), when the collar 42 is moved axially relative to the arm 28, the cam surface 44 acts on the inclined surface of the arm 28 urging the arm against the bias 40 thus moving the lug 38 away from its normal position and out of the aperture 16 allowing the connector to be disconnected. The collar 42 and cam ring 44 may be a single body, the collar 42 and the arm 28 may be a single body. There may be two arms 28 with a compression spring 40 situated between them acting as the biasing means.
Patent GB-2425156-A (GB)
Title: Bearing arrangement for an electric motor
Inventor: MARIONI ELIO
IPC: F16C27/06
Filed: 2006-04-11
Abstract: Variable speed synchronous electric motor 1, particularly for immersion pumps 2, of the type comprising a stator 5 external to a central permanent magnet rotor 7, contained in a sleeve 9, a shaft 13 being integral in rotation with the rotor 7 along an axis X and at least a bearing 14 housed in the sleeve 9 for supporting the shaft 13. The bearing 14 comprising a bushing (22, figure 2) inserted in the sleeve 9 exhibiting a seat 23 for housing a bush 17 put on the shaft 13. The bush 17 preferably has a grooved outer surface so that fluid can pass over the bush 17 for cooling and the bushing (22, fig 2) is preferably elastically deformable and octagonal so that it is prevented from rotating with respect to the sleeve 9. The arrangement overcomes misalignment and vibration problems.
Patent GB-2422377-A (GB)
Title: Microreactors and methods for generating hydrogen peroxide
Inventor: TRIMMER WILLIAM STUART
IPC: B81B1/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: Microreactors (10) and methods for generating hydrogen peroxide are disclosed. More specifically, microreactors (10) and methods are provided for the batchwise generation of hydrogen peroxide in which respective hydrogen and oxygen electrolysis chambers, and a hydrogen peroxide reaction chamber is fluid-connected to and positioned physically between, the electrolysis chambers. In specially preferred embodiments, the hydrogen peroxide microreactor (10) of the present invention will be in the form of a silicon chip reactor body having a pair of electrolysis channels (14-1, 14-2), reactant channel (14-3) positioned between the electrolysis channels, and at least one (preferably several) connector channel(s) (14-4) which fluid-connect(s) the pair of electrolysis channels (14-1, 14-2) with said reactant channel (14-3). A pair of electrodes (16-1, 16-2) is provided so that each is in operative association with a respective one of the electrolysis channels (14-1, 14-2). A catalyst for forming hydrogen peroxide is also provided so as to be in operative association with the reactant channel (14-3).
Patent GB-2429063-A (GB)
Title: Low power ultrasonic flow measurement
Inventor: RHODES SIMON JOHN
IPC: G01F1/66
Filed: 2006-07-28
Abstract: A method of ultrasonic flow measurement for measuring a flow speed of a fluid in a conduit comprises: providing an ultrasonic flow meter comprising a microprocessor 22, a clock 24, and a pair of ultrasonic transducers 32 operable to transmit signals through the fluid and to receive the transmitted signals; switching the ultrasonic flow meter from a passive state to an active state at time intervals measured by the clock, an amount of power used by the ultrasonic flow meter in the passive state being less than an amount of power used by the ultrasonic flow meter in the active state; performing an ultrasonic flow measurement cycle; and switching the ultrasonic flow meter from the active state to the passive state following completion of an ultrasonic flow measurement cycle. There is also described an ultrasonic flow meter for measuring a flow speed of a fluid in a conduit.
Patent GB-2441329-A (GB)
Title: Seal for a pharmaceutical dispensing device
Inventor: OHBI DALJIT S
IPC: C08L23/12
Filed: 2006-09-04
Abstract: A seal for a valve for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing device, which seal is formed from a blend comprising a thermoplastic elastomer including a propylene component with isotactic crystallinity and a polymer selected from one or more of polypropylene, polyethylene and copolymers thereof. Also disclosed, is a valve for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing device comprising the seal, a pharmaceutical dispensing device comprising the valve and a dispensing apparatus comprising the seal.
Patent GB-2430442-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Hydrocarbons
Inventor: BOTHA JAN MATTHEUS
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2005-07-04
Abstract: The invention provides a method of treatment of a Fischer-Tropsch (F-T) reaction mixture, said method including:-(a) modification of metal oxygenate components in the F-T reaction mixture in a hydrothermal reaction zone at hydrothermal reaction conditions; (b) exposing the F-T reaction mixture in the hydrothermal reaction zone to a filterable absorbent to facilitate adsorption of the modified metal oxygenate components onto the filterable absorbent.
Patent GB-2445567-A (GB)
Title: A wiper seal/thermal barrier formed of exfoliated graphite for prevention of ingress of solids and liquids into a stuffing box
Inventor: TERRY ERNEST STEPHENSON
IPC: F16J9/20
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A wiper seal/thermal barrier for the prevention of ingress of solids and liquids into the stuffing box of two stroke crosshead diesel engines comprises a wiper seal element B and back seal/thermal barrier elements C, D. Each of the seal/thermal barrier elements B, C, D is made from die-formed exfoliated graphite in a square cross-section. Each of the elements B, C, D is held in a continuous seam free seal by using set lengths cut at 10{ scarfe, the carrier rings (B in Figures 5 and 6) maintain a constant radial load using Belleville spring washers similar to those shown in Figure 8. This invention will maintain positive sealing around the piston rod and prevent damaging solids and liquids from entering the system stuffing box.
Patent GB-2446402-A (GB)
Title: Road cone adaptor for use in forming a temporary barrier
Inventor: HARRISON STEPHEN FRANK
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 2007-02-12
Abstract: The road cone adaptor 1, for forming barriers for controlling vehicles and pedestrians around hazards such as road works etc., comprises a hollow profiled receiver 3 shaped to engage a traffic cone C and at least one coupling element 6,7 for retaining a connecting portion of a barrier element, the coupling element having a longitudinal axis disposed parallel to the central axis of the receiver. The or each coupling element preferably has a hollow tubular shape with an outer diameter adapted to be received in a female connecting portion of a barrier element and an inner diameter adapted to receive a male connecting portion of a barrier element. The adaptor may have a single coupling element disposed co-axially with the profiled receiver or alternatively may have two or more coupling elements secured on the opposite side of a supporting adaptor plate 5 to the receiver. Also claimed is an adjustable length traffic barrier system and a method of indicating a hazard or delineating an edge.
Patent GB-2446557-A (GB)
Title: A detachable spinning device for use with a fly fishing line
Inventor: GRAY JOHN
IPC: A01K85/10
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A fishing lure comprising a spinning blade 5 which rotates about a hollow tube 3 through which a fishing line 9 may be threaded. The line may be attached to a fishing fly or hook 10. The spoon may be used on a fly fishing line, or with a light spinning rod, in order to enhance the effectiveness of a fishing fly.