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Patent GB-2446500-A (GB)
Title: Electronic document reading device with its centre of gravity is in the lower half of the device so that the device can be used by one hand
Inventor: MARSH MATTHEW
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2008-02-05
Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic document reading device 100 configured for one hand operation. The device has an electroactive display 104 in a housing 102, control electronics coupled to the display, user controls for operating the device and a rechargeable power source or battery. The width of the housing is such that it can fit in the palm of an adult human hand, eg less than 120mm, and with the housing at least twice as long as it is wide. The device has a centre of mass or gravity which, is located in the lower half of the device. The controls may be a push button 108 and thumb controlled joystick 106. Also disclosed are an electronic document reading device that is controlled by the hand holding it, a device with a display with width to length ratio of 1:2.2 to 1:2.9 and a device with no external connections.
Patent GB-2452582-A (GB)
Title: Controlling a tunable optical dispersion compensating device
Inventor: WEBB STEPHEN MICHAEL
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A tunable optical dispersion compensating device 36 comprises a concatenated series of tuneable all-pass filters, such as; etalon filters (40), micro-ring devices, or waveguide Mach Zehnder interferometers. A feedback control circuit is coupled to each tuneable all-pass filter for automatically controlling a plurality of dispersion control settings of the device in a systematic way, thereby to adapt freely the optical group delay for a received optical signal within a predetermined wavelength range including that of the optical signal. The dispersion control settings may be controlled in dependence on a bit error rate (BER) measured at a receiver 37, or on a measure of received optical signal quality. If etalon filters (40) are used the dispersion control settings are the etalon temperatures of each etalon filter (40), where the temperatures are controlled in order to tune the dispersion compensation.
Patent GB-2444471-A (GB)
Title: Remote dimmable energy-saving device for fluorescent lamps
Inventor: YUEN EDMOND
IPC: F21K2/00
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: A remote dimmable energy-saving device (fluorescent lamp) (20) comprises a remote control transmitter and a dimmable electronic ballast (30) with a built-in remote control receiver (38), wherein said receiver and the dimmable electronic ballast are integrated together and arranged in the T4/T5 tube adapter for T8/T10 tube batten or a fluorescent tube batten. A signal processing circuit of the remote control receiver (37) and a ballasting control circuit (35) of the dimmable electronic ballast are integrated into a single dimming control integrated circuit to control the lamp brightness to any level in the full brightness range.
Patent GB-2451928-A (GB)
Title: Modified diphtheria toxins
Inventor: DAVIS CLAUDE GEOFFREY
IPC: A61K38/16
Filed: 2008-06-20
Abstract: A modified diphtheria toxin or fragment thereof comprises at least one modification in at least one T cell epitope, wherein the modified toxin or fragment has a reduced immunogenicity compared to an unmodified diphtheria toxin. In addition, the toxins may be modified to provide reduced binding to vascular endothelium or vascular endothelial cells, thereby reducing the incidence of Vascular Leak Syndrome (VLS). The modified toxin may be fused to a cell-binding ligand such as an antibody or fragment thereof, or a cytokine, and in particular IL-2. Modified diphtheria toxin/IL-2 fusion proteins are provided. The modified toxins and fusion proteins may be used for the treatment of leukaemias, lymphomas, graft versus host disease or psoriasis.
Patent GB-2462689-A (GB)
Title: Plant display arrangement
Inventor: WILSON PHILIP HOWARD
IPC: A01G9/02
Filed: 2008-08-23
Abstract: A plant display arrangement(10),comprises two planar end members12with a plurality of trough members14extending there between. The trough members14are arranged in a step configuration with a front lowermost member(14A),a mid height mid position member(14B),and a rear topmost trough member(14C).Formations28may be provided on the end members12with which engagement members34on the trough members14are engagable. The formations28may comprise openings and the engagement members34may comprise resilient head members36which are larger than the openings and can be pushed there through to form a snap fit. The trough members14may be formed from planar members with fold formations between side portions30and a base portion32.Also disclosed is a kit of parts which includes a plurality of substantially planar members which are foldable and interconnectable to form a plant display arrangement.
Patent GB-2463312-A (GB)
Title: Games system with bi-directional video communication
Inventor: ERNSTZEN CHANTAL
IPC: A63F13/12
Filed: 2008-09-09
Abstract: A games system 150 and method includes a game application 160, a communications client application 110, a network interface 122 for receiving data from a remote user via a packet-based communication network, and processing means (not shown) for executing the game application and client application. The communication client establishes bidirectional video communications via the network interface and packet-based communication network, including receiving video data from a remote user. The game application comprises (i) image recognition software 172, 174, 176 programmed to receive the video data from the client application, recognise a predetermined image element in the received data, and track the motion of that element to generate motion tracking data, and (ii) game logic 164 programmed to control aspects of the game based on the motion tracking data. The games system may be a game console with an output for displaying game images on a television 100. The predetermined image element may comprise a bodily member of the user, or an implement held by the user, which is recognised and tracked by the image recognition software to generate the motion tracking data. The communication client may establish the video communications via a peer-to-peer connection, preferably via the internet 120.
Patent GB-2453230-A (GB)
Title: Providing upgradeable key bindings for trusted platform modules (TPM)
Inventor: SMITH NED M
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A processing system with a trusted platform module (TPM) supports migration of digital keys. An application in the processing system creates a first configuration key 120 as a child of a TPM storage root key (SRK) 110 when the system has a first configuration. The application also creates an upgradeable root user key 130 associated with an upgrade authority as a child of the first configuration key. When the system has a second configuration, the application creates a second configuration key 122 as a child of the SRK and requests migration approval from the upgrade authority. In response to receiving approval from the upgrade authority, the application migrates the root user key 132 to be a child of the second configuration key. Compared to the conventional structure (fig. 2) the upgradeable key structure includes an extra layer (the configuration keys) in the hierarchy between the Root User Key 130 and the SRK.
Patent GB-2463897-A (GB)
Title: Extendible truck
Inventor: SPENCE GEOFFREY
IPC: B60P3/34
Filed: 2008-09-27
Abstract: An extendible truck comprises three sections, with an inner central extension section being housed within front and rear outer sections when not required (figures 1 and 2). The truck can be lengthened or elongated, when a larger capacity is required, by moving the inner central extension using a linear actuator and friction slide. The truck may then be returned to its compact form using the same components.
Patent GB-2451025-A (GB)
Title: A tool with a switch encircling a handpiece
Inventor: YOUNG MICHAEL JOHN RADLEY
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-07-08
Abstract: A tool has a finger touch operated activation switch 7 encircling a handpiece 1 of the tool. The switch may be a fluid filled toroidal element transmitting fluid pressure to a membrane backed micro-switch, a pivotal nose shell or shroud (13, fig 2) mounted on a ball joint with electrical contacts, an electrical annular switch (34, fig 3) made of a ring of QTC material (e.g. metallic particles embedded in an elastomeric matrix in which quantum tunnelling occurs under compression), or contact strips on a PCB separated by QTC material. One embodiment allows a power level of the tool to be controlled. An operative element of the tool may be rotated to a desired orientation, and the switch may be coaxial with a longitudinal axis of the tool. The tool may be an ultrasonic surgical tool such as a laparoscope having an elongate shaft extending from the handpiece 1.
Patent GB-2465551-A (GB)
Title: Compositions comprising Chamomilla plant extracts and their use in treating hair root disorders
Inventor: JAMEL YOUSEF ABDULLATIF
IPC: A61K8/92
Filed: 2008-11-18
Abstract: A composition is disclosed for the treatment of the hair roots in order to prevent or reduce the loss of hairs, to restore the growth of hairs, and to prevent or at least reduce the formation of white hairs, characterised in that it contains an extract of at least one Chamomilla plant and/or at least one Achillea plant. The composition preferably contains the Chamomile essential oils of the Chamomilla plant, and the extract is preferably taken from a Chamomilla plant from the Matricaria species, for example Matricaria recutita (German chamomile), or the Anthemis species, such as Anthemis nobilis (Roman chamomile). Medical uses of the disclosed compositions in treating hair root disorders in order to prevent or reduce the loss of hairs, to restore the growth of hairs, and to prevent or at least reduce the formation of white hairs, are also claimed, along with methods of treating hair root problems.
Patent GB-2463738-A (GB)
Title: Distributed contact centers with conference call facilities to allow distributed centers to publish/subscribe status data
Inventor: STEINER ROBERT
IPC: H04M3/51
Filed: 2008-12-31
Abstract: A distributed contact center and method of managing data transfers between the distributed parts of the contact center is provided. Embodiments of the present invention propose the use of conference call facilities to allow interested parties (e.g. distributed locations/sites in the case of a contact center) to dial into or connect with a secure conference call and then publish and subscribe to data which is published by other participants of the conference call. Therefore, use of conference call facilities provides an efficient mechanism for expanding the number of parties that share status and control information. In the context of a contact centre, the concept of using a secure conference call for data communications amongst the distributed contact center locations provides the advantage of creating a clearing house that any distributed application can participate in when they are in an active contact center location. Distributed parts of the contact center are joined together through a known communications initiation protocol such as SIP, then status information and/or control signals are transferred between the distributed parts using lossless communication protocols.
Patent GB-2466828-A (GB)
Title: Water electrolysis cell for reducing consumption of fuel in vehicles
Inventor: PRENDERGAST SAMANTHA JANE
IPC: C25B1/10
Filed: 2009-01-12
Abstract: An aqueous electrolysis system to provide a supplementary fuel to current hydrocarbon based fuels, to reduce hydrocarbon fuel consumption is described. An ABS plastic housing unit is provided, with 316 Stainless Steel rod electrodes. The electrolyte may be potassium hydroxide and water. Hydrogen is then produced from the cell and fed into the engine via the air intake pipe. A viewing window (figure 2, 1) to determine electrolyte levels may also be provided.
Patent GB-2469080-A (GB)
Title: Precoding in a wireless network
Inventor: DAO NGOC-DUNG
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: In a wireless communications system 2100, a method of processing data prior to its transmission to a plurality of stations comprises determining a channel matrix using a plurality of weighted channel responses, each of which is associated with one of the plurality of stations and weighted by a gain factor corresponding to the station, wherein the gain factor is inversely proportional to a noise power of the station. The data is then processed in accordance with a precoding scheme using the determined channel matrix. The precoding may comprise use of a minimum mean square error (MMSE) Tomlinson-Harashima scheme. May be used for multi-user non-linear precoding.
Patent GB-2470779-A (GB)
Title: Eddy current proximity probe system and method of measuring that mitigates errors due to temperature fluctuations
Inventor: FINNEY HUW
IPC: G01B7/00
Filed: 2009-06-05
Abstract: A proximity probe system is provided for measuring the position of a conductive target object (4). The system includes an eddy current probe (2) and an analysis system for analysing output signals from the probe (2). The analysis system captures a first probe output signal Viat a first separation distance Di, and a second probe output signal V2 at a second separation distance D2where the difference deltaD in the separation distances is known. The analysis system determines the change in the output signal deltaV from the difference between the first probe output signal V1and the second probe output signal V2, and determines the separation distance D from the change in the output signal deltaV and a known relationship between deltaV and the separation distance D. The probe may comprise two coils L 1 and L2 with known separation to provide the two outputs V1 and V2. Alternatively the probe may comprise a single coil (see fig 6 with castellated target) and the first probe output may be captured when the coil is at the first separation distance and the second probe output may be captured when the probe is at the second separation distance. If two coils are used the first and second coils may be tuned to different frequencies to reduce electromagnetic coupling between the coils. The system mitigates measurement errors encountered in conventional eddy current probes which conventionally have a direct current (DC) output component that varies with temperature.
Patent GB-2471119-A (GB)
Title: Sintered gas turbine blade
Inventor: TRONSTAD INGE
IPC: B23P15/04
Filed: 2009-06-17
Abstract: A rotor or stator blade 12 for rotary machinery such as a gas turbine comprises a number of thin plates 15 stacked on top of each other and joined together by sintering. A plurality of the blade plates 15 can be provided with holes 18, 19, 20 to form supply ducts when the blade plates are stacked and sintered. The rotor/stator blade also comprises a system of distributing micro ducts 39 extending from a supply duct and fanning out to the outer surface of the blade, and supplying cooling liquid to the outer surface where it cools the rotor/stator blade by evaporation. The micro ducts may have a manifold pattern distributing liquid to a distribution node 33 and via secondary ducts 40 to the outer surface. The ducts can be about half the plate thickness and formed by photo chemical etching one side of plates 15 which may themselves be less than 1mm thick. The blade may have a top plate (fig 5, 37) and a bottom element (fig 5, 36) for mounting it to rotary machinery and supplying cooling liquid.
Patent GB-2471706-A (GB)
Title: Multilayer plastic glazing panel
Inventor: ANDERSON DAVID JOHN
IPC: E04C2/20
Filed: 2009-07-09
Abstract: The panel comprises first 52 and second 54 layers, characterized in that the first layer is thicker than the second layer, and a plurality of ribs 56 which define cavities 60 between the first and second layers. The first layer may comprise an ultraviolet filter and a heat absorbing tint. The first layer may be made froth a softer material than the second. Also claimed is a method of extruding said glazing panel where the first layer incorporates a heat absorbing tint but the second layer and ribs are free of said tint.
Patent GB-2472027-A (GB)
Title: Air pressure safety controller for inflatable bag, stopper, bladder or pneumatic flap valve system used for sealing pipes etc for containing spills etc
Inventor: BACK BRIAN MORRIE
IPC: F16K7/10
Filed: 2009-07-22
Abstract: An air safety system controller 7 that applies, monitors, records and alarms through the analysis of the pressure created by a small volume of air generated by an electrical pump 4 and injected into the feed line 3 of an inflatable bag, stopper, bladder, non-return valves 1 inflation system, located within a drain, gully, duct, pipe, etc, for the purpose of closing of the drain, etc in the event of a spill, fire, smoke, flood or fire water, to contain the flow and or to allow service. Alarm outputs would be automatically generated via sounders 8, signal lamps 9, low power radio 11, SMS text or GPRS 10. The system also is capable of battery operation 6 which it self monitors and optionally operation via a solar panel 13. This controller 7 also includes compensation for atmospheric pressure variations 5b and temperature 15 and would be able to service a single or multiple inflation systems within its physical reach and signal other alarm systems via relay 12.
Patent GB-2464372-A (GB)
Title: Bottle shattering device
Inventor: BROWN MARK
IPC: B02C23/02
Filed: 2009-09-11
Abstract: A bottle shattering device 10 has a lid 20, with a cover section 24 and a depending flange 26. When the lid is opened, see transition from fig.1 to fig.3, the flange covers access to a bottle smashing mechanism 16. Bottles already in the device 10 can continue to be processed by the smashing mechanism 16 during the loading of further bottles into the device 10. A lower chamber 42 also provides a zone in which glass fragments and the smashing mechanism 16 can be safely kept away from a user of the device.
Patent GB-2469154-A (GB)
Title: Composition for use in the treatment of wounds and burns comprising bee venom as an active agent
Inventor: HAN SANGMI
IPC: A61K38/00
Filed: 2009-09-21
Abstract: A composition for use in promoting the reconstruction of skin damaged by wounds, inflammations and burns comprises bee venom as an active ingredient, wherein the composition comprises from 0.001% to 10% (w/v) of bee sting poison. The composition also possesses anti-wrinkle and anti-aging activities and may be used as an anti-wrinkle or UV protection formulation. The composition may be formulated as an ointment, dressing, patch or cosmetic having anti-bacterial activities against causative strains of secondary infections.
Patent GB-2464797-A (GB)
Title: Menaquinone-7 in solid form
Inventor: SKATTEBOL LARS
IPC: C07C43/215
Filed: 2009-09-24
Abstract: A compound of formula (I):in solid form, preferably crystalline form. Preferably, the melting point of the solid MK-7 is 49-50 °C and/or it has a Karl Fischer of less than 0.3wt%, more preferably less than 0.15wt%. The compound of formula (I) finds utility as a pharmaceutical composition, nutraceutical, a food and/or in therapy, especially for the treatment of osteoporosis, cancer and/or cardiovascular disease. Alternatively, processes for the preparation of a compound of formula (I) (also known as MK-7, Vitamin MK-7, menaquinone K7) include the Kumada route involving Grignard reagents, Suzuki coupling involving boronic acids and the Biellman route involving phenylthio and/or phenylsulphonyl compounds.
Patent GB-2475078-A (GB)
Title: A method of detecting slugs of one phase in a multiphase flow
Inventor: NEEDHAM GRANT
IPC: G01F1/74
Filed: 2009-11-05
Abstract: A method of detecting the presence of a slug of condensate in a conduit (2) carrying saturated steam comprising using a flow meter to provide an output signal representing mass flow rate of the saturated steam through the conduit; determining the rate of change of the output signal and generating an alert in response to a predetermined profile of the output signal when the profile includes a rate of change of the output signal falling outside a predetermined range. The figure shows the unfiltered output signal generated by the flow meter when the slug passes through an orifice plate and the filtered output signal representing the mean flow rate. Between t2 and t3 the output signal increases rapidly. If the rate of increase exceeds the predetermined level an alarm is generated. The flow meter may be a variable area flow meter or a target flow meter, for example.
Patent GB-2476450-A (GB)
Title: Hair straightener with means for manipulating roots
Inventor: SAYERS STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: A45D2/00
Filed: 2009-11-06
Abstract: A hair styler 20 comprises a pair of clamping members 24 joined at one end by hinge 28. Both clamping members have a heating plate 26 on an inner face. A means for manipulating a user's roots, such as a comb 22, is spaced apart from one of the hair heating plates 26. Comb 22 may be brought into contact with a user's roots while the hair heating plate 26 is spaced apart from a user's head. Using a combing action, the roots of the hair can be lifted to give the hair body. The position of the comb 22 is adjustable to extend from either side of the heating plate 26. In a further embodiment, the means for manipulating the roots of the hair is a flow of air (B, fig.4). Such air is directed towards the roots of the hair to give it body. The air may be directed to flow from either side of the heating plate 26.
Patent GB-2475258-A (GB)
Title: Ventilator grille
Inventor: COXON CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A62C2/06
Filed: 2009-11-11
Abstract: A ventilator grille comprises at least a first and second array of spaced apart parallel wires mounted in a frame, the wires of the first array or wires being parallel to the wires of the second array of wires, and the wires being coated with an intumescent paint such that the ventilator grille is sealed by the intumescent paint after expansion on exposure to heat. The first array of wires may be staggered relative to the wires of the second array of wires when viewed perpendicularly to the plane of the array of wires. A third array of spaced apart parallel wines may be used with one array of the wires being staggered relative to the wires of each adjacent array of wires. The first array of wires may be in-line with a respective wire of the second array of wires. The parallel wires may form a mesh.