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Patent GB-2419711-A (GB)
Title: Installing software in manufacture of information handling systems
Inventor: HANES KEVIN LEE
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A system and method for information handling system manufacture analyzes an image to determine a traits definition that identifies the operating system, applications and unique information of the image, such as in a XML file. The image traits definition may be communicated to a manufacture site over a network and used to re-create the image for copying to a manufactured information handling system. Communication of the image traits definition consumes less network and storage resources than communication of the image, thus reducing the time and expense of image transfers to manufacture information handling systems.
Patent GB-2432721-A (GB)
Title: Metal oxide layer for electrochemical cell
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAYA
IPC: H01G9/20
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: A method of forming a porous metal oxide layer 403 for an electrochemical cell 400 comprises forming a plurality of adjacent metal oxide cells separated from each other and locally heating the adjacent metal oxide cells. Localised heating of the metal oxide cells is performed using microwave irradiation or laser irradiation.. Using the method, an electrochemical cell 400 is formed comprising a first conductive layer 402, a metal oxide layer 403, a functional dye layer 404, an electrolyte 405 and a second conductive layer 406. At least one of the first and second conductive layers 402, 406 is transparent. The plurality of metal oxide cells are defined by polymeric walls 410 formed on the first transparent conductive layer 402. The metal oxide layer 403 may be deposited using an inkjet printing technique. The method is particularly useful in fabricating dye-sensitised solar cells and electrochromic displays.
Patent GB-2421544-A (GB)
Title: A method for determining a temperature set point value for the regeneration of a particulate filter for an internal combustion engine
Inventor: SUN MIN
IPC: F02D41/02
Filed: 2005-12-19
Abstract: A method for determining a temperature set point value Tset for use in controlling the regeneration of a particulate filter for an internal combustion engine comprises determining a critical temperature value Tc for the filter above which would risk heat damage, determining a temperature adjustment value Ta for the filter reflecting its thermal inertia during regeneration, and determining the temperature set point value Tset as a function of the Tc and Ta values. Tc may be determined as a function of the filter, filter geometry and materials properties, soot accumulation of the filter, exhaust space velocity through a particulate canister, exhaust gas oxygen concentration, exhaust gas heat capacity, exhaust gas mass flow, and thermal resistance of the filter. Methods of controlling exhaust gas temperatures may include operating a radiator fan, controlling a number of unfueled engine cylinders, or using a doser to inject fuel into the exhaust gases.
Patent GB-2423712-A (GB)
Title: Element deficiency and prevention treatment
Inventor: LEECH WAYNE FREDERICK
IPC: A61K33/18
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a parenteral medicament that includes iodised oil, micronised barium selenate, a mixing solvent selected from fixed oils and parenteral solvents including ethyl oleate as well as a preservative and wetting agent. Uses and methods associated with this medicament are described whereby the medicament is administered to an animal and subsequently provides a slow release amount of iodine and selenium to the animal from the one formulation, therefore preventing deficiencies and diseases associated with these elements. By micronising the barium selenate and careful selection of solvent, preservative and wetting agent, the inventors have found that it is possible to overcome mixing and dispersion problems associated with combining iodised unsaturated vegetable oil and barium selenate. The combination medicament described provides comparable supplementation as existing single element medicaments currently on the market. The preferred preservative is benzyl, alcohol and the preferred wetting agent is sorbitan monooleate.
Patent GB-2421625-A (GB)
Title: Gaming device having a masked award game
Inventor: KAMINKOW JOSEPH E
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-07-21
Abstract: A gaming device having a game with a grid which has a plurality of segments. The grid segments are defined by a plurality of independently selectable first coordinates, second coordinates and third coordinates. The gaming device provides the player with a number of opportunities to select segments of the grid and obtain awards by independently selecting first coordinates, second coordinate and third coordinates.
Patent GB-2421474-A (GB)
Title: A label laminate and a method for manufacturing a label laminate
Inventor: LAAKSONEN VESA
IPC: B32B27/32
Filed: 2004-09-24
Abstract: The present invention relates to a label laminate and a method for manufacturing a label laminate. The laminate comprises a first label material layer (A) and a second label material (B). The method comprises: forming a pattern in wich adhesive areas (1) and non-adhesive areas (2) alternate on the face side of the first label material layer (A) and on the face side of the second label material layer (B); aligning the adhesive areas (1) on the first label material layer (A) with the non-adhesive areas (2) on the second label material layer (B) and aligning the non-adhesive areas (2) on the first label material layer (A) with the adhesive areas (1) on the second label material layer (B); attaching the face sides of two label material layers (A, B) to each other. The adhesive areas are formed by a screening method. The non-adhesive areas have a surface energy, which is at least 25 dynes.
Patent GB-2425555-A (GB)
Title: Sealed connectors for automatic gun handling
Inventor: NORDAAS LARS B
IPC: E21B43/119
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A sealed perforating gun assembly 22 for use with automatic pipe handling equipment on oil and gas drill rigs. An upper sealed connector 24 and a lower sealed connector 26 have sealed threaded connections for mating with ends of a perforating gun 18. The connectors have external dimensions equivalent to the external dimensions of standard drill pipe and have standard tapered thread couplings. Ignition transfer explosives are carried within cavities in the connectors. The cavities are sealed on their drill pipe coupling ends. The ignition transfer explosives are adapted to penetrate the seals so that ignition can be transferred between the gun assembly and adjacent sections of the gun string. Since the external dimensions of the sealed connectors correspond to the external dimensions of drill pipe, automatic drill pipe handling equipment can handle the gun assemblies.
Patent GB-2438465-A (GB)
Title: Regulating the output of a switch mode power supply
Inventor: COULSON DAVID ROBERT
IPC: G05F1/62
Filed: 2006-05-23
Abstract: A switch mode power supply (SMPS) is regulated by sensing its output voltage at the primary side, from a winding of a switched magnetic energy storage device such as an inductor or transformer (fig 2,104). A sample/hold circuit 110 provides a control signal VSENSE, in response to a timing signal STATUS, when a decaying peak detector 109 detects that a sense signal waveform VAUX has a falling slope greater than a threshold. Decaying peak detector 109 may detect a knee point of the waveform VAUX for it to be sampled, between a flyback portion when power is supplied to an output and a portion when no power is supplied, and a secondary has zero current. The knee point may be identified by approximating a tangent to the decaying portion of the waveform VAUX and detecting when the waveform departs from the tangent, by means of a comparator (fig 4) that detects when the negative slope of signal VAUX exceeds a decaying signal slope set by a capacitor (fig 4, C1) discharged by a current (fig 4, I1) by more than a threshold (fig 4, V1). The detector may be reset by a signal RST that indicates a time (fig 8, T1) when the signal VAUX is greater than zero.
Patent GB-2428617-A (GB)
Title: Cutting die tool with integrated polyurethane form and packing
Inventor: LEE CHIA SHUN
IPC: B65D75/32
Filed: 2006-07-05
Abstract: The tool comprises a cutting die 10 with integral blades 11, integral polyurethane form 20 and integral packing layer 30. Identification marks are printed on the packing layer. The form 20 has a larger area than the die 11 but the same area as at least part of the packing 30. Preferably the packing layer 30 comprises a transparent plastic film 31 or fibreboard and printed paper 32.
Patent GB-2440520-A (GB)
Title: Motion Compensated Aircraft Platform
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: B63B35/50
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: A platform 2 on a carrier vehicle 4 is used for launching, landing and accommodating aircraft 12. The platform is controllably moveable such that it may be substantially isolated from selected translational motion of the carrier vehicle. The carrier vehicle 4 may be an air or sea craft or land vehicle and typically is a ship. The position and orientation of the platform 2 is controllably movable to stabilise its level such that the aircraft 12 is able to land or launch on/from e.g. a substantially horizontal surface significantly decoupled from the motion of the carrier vehicle 4. The motion of the platform may be controlled in response to at least one information source, such as satellites regarding the position and orientation of the carrier vehicle and/or the aircraft.
Patent GB-2440563-A (GB)
Title: Guide path for fingerprint identification device
Inventor: CHEN YU-JEN
IPC: G06T1/00
Filed: 2006-09-20
Abstract: A structure for fingerprint identification includes a main body 10 with a sliding path 20. The sliding path has a raised portion 40 with a slot and a sliding fingerprint sensor 50 disposed therein. The raised portion 40 is disposed on the sliding path 20 between a first sloping surface 31 and the second sloping surface 32. The sliding path may be provided with a channel arranged to scrape off sweat or dirt from a user's finger. The structure, with the first and second sloping surfaces, aims to increase the efficiency of the fingerprint sensor and to decrease the failure rate in fetching the fingerprint.
Patent GB-2431394-A (GB)
Title: Tape measure in the form of a hollow annulus
Inventor: LEVINE STEVEN R
IPC: G01B3/10
Filed: 2006-10-19
Abstract: A recoiling tape measure comprises a housing 2 in the form of a hollow annulus. The tape measure 1 may consist of a relatively large tape blade 22. To accommodate a large blade the tape measure housing is formed as a hollow annular ring having an open central core 6 where the blade is wound about the core of the annular housing. Because the housing has a central opening it can be easily carried in one hand. The tape measure further comprises a first mechanism 42 for locking the tape in an extended position and a second mechanism 28 for rewinding the tape back into the housing. The rewind mechanism may comprise a belt dive, opposed springs with a cam lock, a linear spring compressed by a gear drive, a motor driven gear drive, a flat spring and gear drive or a magnetic drive.
Patent GB-2443619-A (GB)
Title: Assisting recovery of a vehicle using a winch and automatic powertrain control
Inventor: ARMSTRONG DAVID
IPC: B60W10/10
Filed: 2006-11-09
Abstract: Winch 19 is fitted to the front of an off-road vehicle 1 for the purpose of extracting the vehicle from muddy terrain for example by attaching winch cable 21 to a tree 22 for example and activating the winch motor so that the vehicle 1 is reeled in. The action of the winch can be assisted by driving the wheels 2, 3, 4, 5 to drive the vehicle. A control module 15 may generate a powertrain control signal enabling the vehicle to be automatically driven by the powertrain 6 at a speed dependent on the speed that the winch cable is travelling (i.e. the same speed as the winch is causing the vehicle to move), the control module receiving a signal from a winch operation monitor 20 to calculate the cable speed. The control signal may be a speed or torque demand and the powertrain may include an electric motor and an infinitely or continuously variable transmission 8. The control signal may be modified by a driving mode selection switch 17 and a terrain detection system.
Patent GB-2435265-A (GB)
Title: Process of forming small diameter rods and tubes
Inventor: MORRISON FINLAY DOOGAN
IPC: G02B6/122
Filed: 2007-05-02
Abstract: A method for the production of a photonic device comprising providing a substrate, forming in the substrate substantially straight pores, lining or filling the pores with a material, and removing part but not all of the substrate materials so that an array remains of tubes or rods of material. The lining material is deposited by forming a precursor solution of the material to be deposited into fine droplets and contacting the substrate with the droplets.
Patent GB-2438949-A (GB)
Title: Fire curtain system
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT MARSHALL
IPC: A62C2/24
Filed: 2007-05-29
Abstract: A fire curtain system comprises a fire-resistant fabric curtain (1) adapted, in use, to be stored as a roll and installed at an elevated location; means to retain the curtain (1) in its rolled, non-active condition in a non-fire or non-test situation; means to activate, or deactivate, the retention means in a fire or test situation, whereby the curtain is deployed by unrolling in a failsafe, gravity fall mode at a relatively low speed of about 100 to 150 mm/sec; an electric motor (9) to rewind the curtain following a test deployment or an emergency deployment; and a control system for controlling the various functions of the curtain (1) including at least one override push button or switch (19) provided at a location(s) on the fire side of the curtain and manually operable by any person trapped on the fire side to retract/rewind and raise the curtain (1) temporarily for escape purposes at a relatively high speed of about 400 to 500 mm/sec.
Patent GB-2450087-A (GB)
Title: Use of sulphated saccharides in the treatment of inflammatory and/or auto-immune diseases
Inventor: SEED MICHAEL PETER
IPC: A61K31/7024
Filed: 2007-06-11
Abstract: Sulphated compounds containing one to twelve monosaccharide subunits have been found to be active in the treatment or prevention of non-gastrointestinal inflammation or a non-gastrointestinal autoimmune disease, by gastrointestinal absorption, wherein none of the monosaccharide subunits is pyranosyl with N-sub stitution at the 2-position relative to the anomeric carbon of the pyranosyl subunit. Also disclosed are methods of treating or preventing non-gastrointestinal inflammation or a non-gastrointestinal autoimmune disease. Additionally, a method of modifying, or testing for a modification in, the level of a cytokine in vivo, ex vivo or in vitro is disclosed, said method comprising contacting a sulphated compound with a cell, wherein the compound comprises at least one monosaccharide subunit. The present invention also relates to unit dosage forms comprising at least 2.5 g of any of the above compounds. Preferred compounds include sucrose octasulphate and sucralfate.
Patent GB-2437695-A (GB)
Title: Biscarbazol-9-yl-substituted triarylamine-containing polymers and electronic devices
Inventor: YU WANGLIN
IPC: C08G61/00
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A conjugated or partially conjugated polymer including a structural unit of Formula (I); where T is an aryl or heteroaryl group that may be substituted or unsubstituted, or a C1 - C24 alkyl group; R1 is alkyl, alkoxy, aryl group, cyano, or F; and a and bare independently selected from 1, 2 or 3. In addition, a composition of Formula (IV); wherein X is a halogen or a boronate group.
Patent GB-2446033-A (GB)
Title: Towable vehicle security apparatus with improved resistance to cutting device
Inventor: BESTLER WOLFGANG
IPC: B60R25/09
Filed: 2007-09-07
Abstract: A towable vehicle security apparatus comprises a base 12 that is attachable to the towable vehicle and configured to releasably receive and retain a locking assembly 14 extending through an aperture of a wheel of the towable vehicle to prevent rotation of the wheel relative to the base 12. At least a portion of the base 12 is adapted so as to resist cutting by an abrasive cutting device. This may be achieved by fitting in a recess or hollow of the base an insert 50 comprising either a toughened portion made of silicon carbide or another ceramic compound, or an appropriately shaped body made of natural or synthetic rubber material. The base 12 may also include an attachment portion 30 securing it to the vehicle chassis through a suspension or a braking component, and a seat portion 32 adapted to receive part of the locking assembly.
Patent GB-2452745-A (GB)
Title: Coping with rain gutter
Inventor: CLEAR LIAM
IPC: E04D3/40
Filed: 2007-09-13
Abstract: A coping unit <B>10</B> comprises an upper surface which defines a longitudinal rainwater channel <B>12</B>. The unit may comprise a channel <B>12</B> configured to lead the rainwater over a side edge or it may comprise an aperture in its upper surface to lead rainwater into conduit or pipe work built into a wall below the coping. The aperture may have a depending rim and may be fitted with a leaf guard or grating. The unit <B>10</B> may be solid or hollow. Coping units <B>10</B> may be laid end to end to form a coping, for example on a parapet. Joints <B>18</B> between adjacent coping units <B>10</B> may be sealed with grout, mortar or mastic or may have an elastomer gasket.
Patent GB-2441907-A (GB)
Title: Cubicle curtain
Inventor: GARDNER PETER LOUIS
IPC: A47H23/00
Filed: 2007-10-26
Abstract: A cubicle curtain 10, for use in healthcare environments, comprises a panel, the panel having an upper edge, a lower edge and substantially parallel side edges, a plurality of fold lines 12 located between the upper and lower edges, a plurality of glider members 36 mounted to the panel and extending from the upper edge, each glider member comprising an elongate member including a head adapted for location in a channel of a curtain track and wherein the panel is treated with a biocidal formulation. The glider is permanently bonded to the panel and the panel is made from polypropylene material coated with a flame retardant. The curtain is intended to be disposable and is supplied in a storage cover to prevent contamination prior to use.
Patent GB-2452101-A (GB)
Title: A microfluidic device for thermal shift assays
Inventor: STEWART PATRICK DOUGLAS SHAW
IPC: B01L3/00
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A microfluidic device for carrying out thermal assays comprises a conduit 3 where the temperature varies along the length of the conduit. Droplets 5 including the molecules to be tested, e.g. macromolecules, are dispensed into an immiscible carrier liquid in the conduit 3. By moving the carrier liquid these droplets 5 can be moved along the conduit 3, exposing the droplets and the macromolecules to changing temperatures. If the properties of the droplets are monitored, thermal assays can be performed. Frequently the molecules to be tested will be biological macromolecules, thus using static light scattering, fluorescent dyes etc., or simply by viewing and analyzing images, the temperature at which a macromolecule denatures can be determined. This allows assays known as "thermal shift assays" (TSA) to be performed. The information obtained from TSAs can be used for binding studies, searching for ligands, stability studies, etc.
Patent GB-2447729-A (GB)
Title: Solid Electrolytic Capacitor with a Protective Adhesive Layer
Inventor: BILER MARTIN
IPC: H01G9/025
Filed: 2008-02-13
Abstract: A solid electrolytic capacitor contains a protective adhesive layer positioned between a dielectric layer and a solid electrolyte layer (e.g., a conductive polymer layer, manganese dioxide). The protective adhesive layer includes a polymer having a repeating unit or a co-polymer with a functional hydroxyl group, such as poly(vinyl alcohol). For instance, the co-polymer can be at least 90 mole% hydrolyzed. The polyvinyl alcohol can be a co-polymer of vinyl alcohol and a monomer, such as an acrylic ester like a methacrylic ester (e.g., methyl methacrylate).
Patent GB-2457696-A (GB)
Title: Kitchen smoke alarm with motion sensor
Inventor: BONE DEREK GORDON
IPC: G08B17/00
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: A smoke alarm with a remote motion sensor for use in a kitchen wherein, when the motion sensor detects movement within the kitchen, it disables the smoke detector from activating. A fail safe is provided wherein the smoke alarm will activate as normal if the motion sensor does not detect movement within a defined period and smoke is detected. De-activating the smoke alarm when the kitchen is occupied avoids false alarms caused by cooking.
Patent GB-2448051-A (GB)
Title: Low resistivity joints for joining superconducting wires
Inventor: MARTE JUDSON SLOAN
IPC: H01R4/68
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A low resistivity joint is made between two wires 116, 118, or 152, 154 having superconductive filaments 126, 156, at least one having magnesium diboride filaments. A joint material 168, also including magnesium diboride is used. The filaments may be exposed before joining, and may be welded together, heated and/or compressed. The wires can be used in medical imaging applications.
Patent GB-2448434-A (GB)
Title: Snorkel device for flow control
Inventor: MACDOUGALL THOMAS D
IPC: E21B34/10
Filed: 2008-06-19
Abstract: A method to establish a reference pressure for a tool in a well uses a snorkel 24 to transfer fluid pressure from one location in the well to another location in the well. The reference pressure may be set by applying pressure in the well annulus from the surface. Snorkel 24 is in fluid communication with the backside of a piston in each valve 12, 14, 16. Hydraulic pressure in snorkel 24 provides a return force to each piston. The fluid pressure in snorkel 24 establishes a reference pressure against which downhole tools may be operated.
Patent GB-2455597-A (GB)
Title: A progressive cavity pump having a removable suction chamber
Inventor: THOMAS GARETH DAVID
IPC: F01C1/10
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A progressive cavity pump 10, having a stator section 12 and a rotor section 11 axially aligned with and surrounded by the stator section 12, a drive shaft 15 connection section and a suction chamber 20, arranged between the stator section and the drive shaft connection section. The suction chamber 20 is configured such that it can be disassembled without moving the stator section 12 or the drive shaft 15 connection section, thereby facilitating the performance of maintenance operations. When the suction chamber 20 is removed a section of the drive shaft 15 may be exposed. The drive shaft may be releasably connected to the rotor.
Patent GB-2447832-A (GB)
Title: Blast attenuator and apparatus for inhibiting effects of an explosive blast
Inventor: HUNN DAVID L
IPC: F42B12/22
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: A blast attenuator includes an enclosure defining a cavity; a core defining a plurality of interconnected pores, the core disposed in the cavity; and a shear thickening fluid disposed in the cavity, such that the shear thickening fills a portion of a pore volume of the core. An apparatus for inhibiting effects of an explosive blast includes a central portion including a stiffening element and defining a radiused exterior surface and a plurality of sides extending from the central portion for attachment to a structure. The central portion and the plurality of sides are configured to redirect at least a portion of a blast wave resulting from an explosive blast.