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Patent GB-2363790-A (GB)
Title: Demulsification of oil and water emulsions
Inventor: BOURG DOUGLAS F
IPC: B01D17/05
Filed: 2000-02-18
Abstract: A composition comprising an oxyalkylated phenol-aldehyde resin and an acrylic acid component wherein the ratio by weight of oxyalkylated phenol-aldehyde resin to an acrylic acid component is in the range of from about 0.2:1 to about 4:1 is disclosed. The thus-obtained composition is employed in a process for demulsifying an oil and water emulsion which comprises adding the composition to the oil and water emulsion to thereby form a mixture and permitting a phase separation to occur, by known methods e.g. settling, to thereby produce a hydrocarbon phase and a water phase. In an alternate embodiment, a process for demulsifying an oil and water emulsion which comprises adding an oxyalkylated phenol-aldehyde resin and an acrylic acid component to the oil and water emulsion to thereby form a mixture and permitting a phase separation to occur to thereby produce a hydrocarbon phase and a water phase.
Patent GB-2380663-A (GB)
Title: Premature baby support and positioning arrangement in which the support is hinged to the base
Inventor: JENKINS CLIVE CHARLES
IPC: A47D13/10
Filed: 2001-10-10
Abstract: A support 101 for premature babies which can be set at different angles so that the infant can be positioned at the best angle in the incubator. The main support, generally planar, is hinged to a tubular base 105 by a pair of sets of slots 110 which are locked in place by turning the knob 111 on a spigot 109, or a telescopic arm 403 which can be locked at different lengths The support may be mould and with raised sides 302 to add extra support. Also the support might have a detachable soft nest (fig 5) with a central groove and additional inner roll for very small babies. The detachable could be in the form of a disposable liner.
Patent GB-2367403-A (GB)
Title: Automatic form accessing and submission system and method
Inventor: AXELSSON BENGT
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A user accesses a data base of files, such as form documents in standard formats, using a local computer, via a network. The files are associated with one or more recipient systems. He then edits the downloaded files on-screen, for example, by completing the form documents, and submits them to a notary server via the network. Each file is preferably submitted in an encrypted format, and preferably includes an appended digital signature. Public key encryption is preferably used both to encrypt the form and to implement the digital signature. After processing in the notary server such as decryption and user identification, the notary server forwards the submitted file to the proper recipient system.
Patent GB-2385857-A (GB)
Title: Washing materials
Inventor: FRANZOLIN GIORGIO
IPC: C11D17/04
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: A material for use in washing comprises a textile article having a first functionality and a water-soluble container enclosing a composition having a second functionality. The textile article may have calcium-binding groups attached. The water soluble container may include a bleach booster or a water-softening composition. The material is particularly intended for laundry.
Patent GB-2386688-A (GB)
Title: A solid state sensor for liquid level measurement
Inventor: GRIFFITHS JOHN EVAN
IPC: G01F23/26
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: Apparatus and method for sensing the level of a liquid in a vessel comprises using a capacitive sensor to sense the liquid level, inputting a signal from the sensor to a comparator (D) in a digital circuit so it is compared with a ramped signal to determine the appropriate numbers of resistors (A) to be switched on by transistors (B) in order to drive a gauge (H) to indicate liquid level. The arrangement is typically used in a fuel gauge system. The sensor system uses a capacitive sensor but the circuit mimics the output of a resistive sensor with defined ohmic values, thus temperature compensation may be achieved. The sensor may also comprise radar, ultrasonic or reed switches to sense the liquid level.
Patent GB-2383713-A (GB)
Title: A system for automatic, real time, remote management of an apparatus over a network
Inventor: CHEN MING-HUANG
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2002-05-21
Abstract: An automatic network monitor system is proposed, including a management center 2 and a database system 4. The management center 2 is at least provided with a host that is installed with management software, allowing the management center 2 to be connected to at least an apparatus via a network. The management system is capable of automatically reading data from the apparatus periodically, and the read data are stored in the database system 4. By assessing the data with corresponding management rules defined in the management software, the management center 2 is adapted to send a warning signal or to perform a maintenance control process for managing the apparatus in real time. The data stored in the database system can be utilized as reference for subsequent inquiry, statistics, analysis and maintenance. The system is particularly applicable to the routine maintenance of servers, routers, hubs and other network apparatus.
Patent GB-2389217-A (GB)
Title: Speech recognition system
Inventor: CHE CHIWEI
IPC: G10L15/30
Filed: 2002-05-27
Abstract: A client terminal transmits digitised speech data over a data network to a server terminal 5. The client terminal varies the way in which the speech signal is digitised in dependence upon, for example, the traffic state of the data network. The remote server 5 receives the digitised speech signal and processes it to generate processed digitised speech data that is independent of the variation of the digitisation process carried out at the client terminal. The processed digitised speech data is then passed to a speech recognition unit 111 which compares the processed digitised speech data with a set of speech recognition models 121. The remote server 5 varies the set of speech recognition models used by the speech recognition unit 111 in dependence upon the way in which the digitising process was varied by the client terminal.
Patent GB-2374176-A (GB)
Title: Object oriented software development tool with the ability to create or purchase new components and add them to an inventory (catalog)
Inventor: BANKS KEVIN L
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2000-12-28
Abstract: A computing system for creating an extensible N-tiered software application (figure 6, 70) is described, comprising at least one processing unit, at least one memory store operatively connected to the processing unit, extensible N-tiered software executable within the at least one processing unit, a communications pathway operatively connected to the processing unit, and at least one extensible tier capable of residing in the memory store, the tier further comprising a logically grouped set of a predetermined number of executable software components (figure 6, 74), each executable software component further comprising an external interface, each software component further capable of communicating with each other software component. A method for generating a software application in a computing system for creating an extensible N-tiered software application (figure 6, 86) using the system comprises determining a set of application requirements and then, for each of the set of application requirements, reviewing the inventory of software components for software components that match at least one of the set of application requirements. For each application requirement in the set of application requirements for which a software component match does not exist in the software component inventory, a new software component is created to match that application requirement and then stored in the software component inventory. Each of the matching or new software components is associated with a respective tier of the predetermined set of tiers and the software application created by assembling the predetermined set of tiers.
Patent GB-2392782-A (GB)
Title: Photoconductive antenna with recessed electrodes
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: H01L33/00
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: An antenna comprising spaced apart electrodes 69, 71 provided on a photoconductive substrate 61, each electrode having at least one edge facing an edge of an adjacent electrode. A physical baffler 67 is provided abutting a facing edge of at least one electrode 69, 71, which extends to at least the frill height H of the facing edge. The physical baffler 67 may be provided by etching recesses 63, 65 in the photoconductive substrate 61. Additionally, a capping material may be provided over the electrodes 69, 71. A method of fabricating an antenna comprising forming a layer of photoresist on a photoconducting material, patterning the photoresist, etching the photoconductive material, evaporating conducting material into the etch and removing the photoresist.
Patent GB-2392975-A (GB)
Title: Logging geological formations using a pulsed low burst rate neutron source
Inventor: SAMWORTH JAMES ROGER
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2002-09-13
Abstract: A method of data logging in which a low burst rate neutron generator tube is pulsed at comparatively low rates to generate neutron bursts that are captured by atomic nuclei in proximal earth formations. Gamma or neutron radiation arising from the neutron capture is detected over gating intervals defined by temporally distinct points, and a current output generated, indicative of the radiation detected. This current output is subsequently integrated over the gating interval to provide an analogue waveform, characteristic of the gamma/neutron decay rate, and hence of the neutron capture rate, during the period of decay, and as a result is independent of the pulse rate. The method may further include: measuring background gamma radiation levels before each neutron burst; and/or converting the produced analog waveform to digital form. The is primarily for use with a borehole logging tool, but may also be carried out using entirely surface-located equipment.
Patent GB-2377428-A (GB)
Title: Dosing device for a fluid dispenser
Inventor: SOMERFIELD ALAN DAVID
IPC: B67D3/02
Filed: 2001-03-23
Abstract: A fluid dispenser for dispensing measured volumes of fluid comprises a pair of chambers for holding the fluid to be dispensed. These chambers are located in either side of a central input conduit. The upper end of this conduit can be connected to a supply of fluid to be dispensed. Each chamber has an inlet port through which fluid, coming from the central conduit, can flow. The outlet ports of the chambers lead to a central dispensing spout.
Patent GB-2385150-A (GB)
Title: Supply current usage control system
Inventor: PHILLIPS MARY ELIZABETH
IPC: G04G15/00
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: Supply current usage control system for use in a power supply path E, N, L to electrical apparatus. The system comprises timer control means 13, 14, 15, 16, to specify a total time duration for supply of current to the apparatus, switch means 19, 20, to permit or interrupt the flow of operating current, and current flow detection means 8, to detect operating current flow and provide an output to the timer control means 13, 14, 15, 16, such that cumulative operating time may be determined. The timer control means 13, 14, 15, 16 may be set to both determine a cumulative operational use period and to specify time periods during which the cumulative use period may be built up. The system may comprise a master unit and a number of slave units, such that the duration of use of various apparatus may be determined. The system may include security means, such as key operated means or password means, to prevent unauthorised setting of the system. The system may be built into a wall socket or built into the apparatus it is to control.
Patent GB-2396927-A (GB)
Title: Media file distribution system
Inventor: NIELL NICHOLAS GRAHAM
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2002-12-30
Abstract: A media file distribution system comprising a media server 203 and one or more satellite units 207, the media server comprising a media file storage means (305) for storing one or more media files; and a first wireless communication means (309); the one or more satellite units (207) comprising a second wireless communication means (409) and a first output means (419) for playing the one or more media files stored on the media server. The server and satellite unit(s) are to be used by one or more mobile media players or PDAs (205).
Patent GB-2401120-A (GB)
Title: Concrete post bracket
Inventor: GOUGH ALAN
IPC: E04H17/16
Filed: 2003-03-28
Abstract: A bracket, for attaching a basket or trellis, to a concrete post comprises two parts (1, 2), each of which has a hooked side portion for engagement around a part of the post and an attachment portion by which fixing means, such as a nut and bolt (3, 4, Figure 1), can be used to secure the two bracket parts together around the post. Preferably the bracket also includes an arm (5) which his attached to the bracket by the fixing means.
Patent GB-2401861-A (GB)
Title: Can drinks saver plug
Inventor: SWIFT MARC RAY
IPC: B65D17/50
Filed: 2003-05-22
Abstract: A can drink saver has a body 1-4 which can slide on and off the can opening. The body 1-4 of the can drink saver is reasonably secure on the can opening by the means of a groove 4 between two larger edges around the outer perimeter 4, to wrap and hold around the hole edges at the opening of the can 6. The body 1-4 of the drink can saver can be removed from the can opening 6 by pulling and sliding off the body 1-4 holding the small handle 1.
Patent GB-2388564-A (GB)
Title: Container
Inventor: MIZUNO HITOSHI
IPC: F27D1/00
Filed: 2001-12-27
Abstract: A container, wherein the replacement of a part such as a stoke must not be performed since a member such as the stoke exposed to a molten metal in the container is not required, a workability for preheating is increased and the preheating can be performed efficiently since a member to obstruct the preheating such as the stoke is not disposed in the container, and a heat in the container is transferred easily to a flow passage since the flow passage is formed so as to be present in a refractory material with high heat conductivity, whereby the lowering of the temperature of the molten metal circulating the flow passage can be minimized.
Patent GB-2404845-A (GB)
Title: A sausage cooker
Inventor: ANSTEE BRETT
IPC: A47J37/06
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A sausage cooking plate 10 includes an upper surface 11 having a number of grooves 12 formed therein. These grooves 12 are shaped to receive and encapsulate approximately half of a sausage. The cooking plate 10 additionally includes a lower surface 13 which is shaped so that, in use, when the lower surface 13 is placed on a heat conducting mass, the majority of the lower surface 13 maintains intimate thermal contact with the heat conducting mass. Grooves may be provided on both surfaces, the grooves on one surface being smaller than the grooves on the other surface.
Patent GB-2392973-A (GB)
Title: Illuminatable beverage accessory device
Inventor: VANDERSCHUIT CARL RICHARD
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: An illuminable beverage accessory device (10) having at least one light (35); at least one power source (41); a cartridge (12) having a chamber (25) for the light and a chamber (21) for the power source, to which may be operated by a push-button switch device ; and a housing (11) having a cavity therein covering the cartridge (12) such that the device is positively buoyant. It is constructed in a water-tight fashion to permit its use and illumination in a liquid. It is also preferably constructed to simulated a partially melted ice cube or ice berg and is adapted to house and display messages or various three-dimensional objects from within.
Patent GB-2394569-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for measurement alignment
Inventor: IRELAND PETER J
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2002-06-11
Abstract: A method for aligning measurements of a hostile environment includes synchronizing at least two clocks, wherein at least a first clock is in the hostile environment, measuring characteristics of the hostile environment, aligning time domain curves of the collected measurements, correlating the curves using one or more events recorded by each clock, and correcting the curves by adding one or more time offsets. The offsets may be added to a found resent event or at other locations on the time domain curve. A second clock may be located outside the hostile environment or within a same or similar hostile environment. The collecting the measurements may be taken by a first measurement tool in a first device near the first clock and in at least a second device coupled to a second clock.
Patent GB-2410653-A (GB)
Title: Locating a mobile device using GPS and/or GPS data from local mobile devices
Inventor: ALLISON ROBERT J
IPC: H04B7/185
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: A communication system (100) comprises a plurality of location enabled communication terminals (101, 103). The communication terminals (101, 103) comprise a GPS location processor (111) which generates a location estimate in response to signals received from satellite information data and a plurality of satellites (105). The communication terminals (101, 103) also comprise a transceiver (117, 119, 121) which can form ad-hoc communication links with other communication terminals (101, 103). An ad-hoc controller 123 controls the generation and transmission of a request for satellite information data to another communication terminal (101, 103). The transceiver (117, 119, 121) receives satellite information data from the other communication terminal (101, 103) and the location estimate is determined in response thereto. The ad-hoc controller (123) is furthermore operable to detect a request for satellite information data from another communication terminal (101, 103) and to transmit satellite information data over the ad-hoc communication link in response. Hence, satellite information data may be dynamically and opportunistically shared between communication terminals (101, 103), to assist a terminal in determining its position.
Patent GB-2397318-A (GB)
Title: Profiled encapsulation for use with instrumented expandable tubular completions
Inventor: CAMERON JOHN ALASDAIR MACDONAL
IPC: E21B17/10
Filed: 2002-09-23
Abstract: The present invention provides an encapsulation for housing instrumentation lines, control lines, or instruments downhole. In one use, the encapsulation (10) resides between an expandable downhole tool (20), such as an expandable sand screen, and the wall (48) of the wellbore. The encapsulation is specially profiled to allow the downhole tool to be expanded into the wall of the wellbore without leaving a channel outside of the tool through which formation fluids might vertically migrate. The encapsulation is useful in both cased hole and open hole completions.
Patent GB-2402037-A (GB)
Title: Increasing the level of nutrients in plants by irradiating with visible light
Inventor: KARPINSKI STANISLAW
IPC: A23L33/15
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: The level of phytochemicals in a plant cell comprising chlorophyll or in a plant tissue comprising chlorophyll can be altered by irradiating the plant material with light of at least one wavelength selected from the range 400nm to 700nm. Preferably, a source of red light of wavelength 600nm to 700nm is used in combination with a source of blue light of wavelength 420nm to 490nm. In examples, the ascorbate and glutathione levels of harvested bokchoi, broccoli and spinach were increased by exposure to visible light. The plants may be exposed to visible light within an exposure chamber 11 having a glass plate 12 for supporting the plant material. A plurality of light sources 14 and reflectors 16 expose the plant material to light from several directions. A programmable timer 17 and switching means control the length of time the plant material is exposed to the light.
Patent GB-2404880-A (GB)
Title: Ultrasonic solution separator
Inventor: MATSUURA KAZUO
IPC: C12H6/00
Filed: 2004-07-20
Abstract: An ultrasonic solution separator comprises an ultrasonic atomisation chamber 104 supplied with a solution containing a target material, an ultrasonic oscillator 101 produces mist from the solution and a collection portion 105 for transporting the mist with a carrier gas and aggregating and collecting the mist wherein the temperature of the carrier gas in the ultrasonic atomisation chamber is at least 5{C higher than the carrier gas in the collection portion. The separator may be used to separate a higher concentration of alcohol from an alcohol solution of sake, other alcoholic beverage raw material or a solution of volatile organic compounds.
Patent GB-2404409-A (GB)
Title: Modular inspection chamber
Inventor: ECCLES ROGER
IPC: E02D29/12
Filed: 2004-07-29
Abstract: The modular chamber 1, for use underground to provide access to underground supply lines, machinery etc., comprises a base 2 and a side wall, the side wall comprising a number of side wall units 3 stacked one on top of another. Each side wall unit comprises a number of hollow wall elements 5,6 and a number of connector elements 4, each of which are provided with engaging elements to enable the wall elements to be connected together to form a section of the side wall. The side wall units preferably are provided with locating means 7 such as inter-engageable grooves 13 and ribs on opposed faces to allow the side wall units to be securely stacked. Similar complementary locating means may exist between the side wall units and the base, all of which may form or include a seal. The wall elements preferably comprise hollow extrusions and the connector elements may include spigots which are received in hollow sections of the wall elements. The connector elements are preferably arranged at the corners of the side wall and join wall elements at an angle of 90 degrees. The chamber may include a pipe entry piece 30 with a lamina section that has a series of weakened circular grooves for receiving pipes of different dimensions. The pipe entry piece may span a number of side wall units stacked on top of one another. A cover member is preferably received on support frame constructed in a similar way to the side wall units and packer units may be incorporated into the side wall. Also claimed is a kit for assembly of a modular chamber and a method of constructing a chamber.
Patent GB-2413008-A (GB)
Title: GaN-based light-emitting diode
Inventor: HON SCHANG-JING
IPC: H01L33/22
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: In a GaN-based light-emitting diode structure 30, a transparent conductive oxide layer is formed as a window layer 37 on a GaN contact layer 35 having a surface textured layer 36, and the textured layer acts as an ohmic contact layer with the transparent conductive oxide layer. Therefore, it is possible to reduce effectively the contact resistance and the working voltage, while the optical guiding effect is interrupted by the textured layer, to obtain thereby an enhancement of light extraction efficiency and thus an increase in the external quantum yield.
Patent GB-2420590-A (GB)
Title: An engine with a combined fuel vapour and liquid fuel injection system.
Inventor: HUTCHINSON JOHN PAUL
IPC: F02D41/00
Filed: 2004-10-28
Abstract: An internal combustion engine (in particular a diesel engine) comprises a means for supplying fuel vapour to an inlet manifold, and a means for supplying liquid fuel to a combustion chamber of the engine or the inlet manifold. A controller controls the supply means such that under light load conditions most or all of the fuel is supplied via the vapour supply means. In a first phase of an embodiment engine power output is increased by progressively opening a combustion air control means (for example a throttle) and progressively increasing the fuel supplied by the vapour supply means. In a second phase a means for controlling the emission of combustion air is maintained at a constant state (for example a wide open throttle state) and power output is increased by supplying progressively more fuel from the liquid fuel supply means. The vapour fuel supply means may be a vaporiser, and the liquid fuel supply means may be an injector.