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Patent GB-2444183-A (GB)
Title: Private-branch exchange with self-referencing extensions
Inventor: ABRAMSON SANDRA R
IPC: H04M3/42
Filed: 2007-11-27
Abstract: A telecommunications system is disclosed that enables a user to pair a desk set that is an extension of a private-branch exchange with a cell phone that is accessible via the Public Switched Telephone Network. One feature of the telecommunications system enables a call that is directed to the user's desk set to be automatically forwarded to the users cell phone. This is advantageous to the user because it provides the illusion to the caller that the user is physically in his or her office when they are not necessarily there. A similar feature also provides the illusion when a third party initiates a call that connects the user's cell phone to a called party. Such a third party includes a computer telephony application in a telephone telemarketing centre, which automatically places many outgoing telephone calls.
Patent GB-2444418-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with pivotally mounted cover
Inventor: DOLMAN T J
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A hinge leaf arrangement 10 provides hinged attachment of a door or window to a frame and comprises a leaf member 74; a fastening arrangement 84 operable to attach the leaf member 74 to the door or window. The hinge further comprises a cover 20 operable to cover the fastening arrangement after the leaf arrangement 10 has been attached. The cover 20 prevents access to the fastening arrangement and is pivotally mounted on the leaf member to be movable to and from the closed position while remaining mounted on the leaf member 72. A lock may be provided to lock the cover 20 in position, which may comprise a resilient catch member 108. The hinge may comprise a spindle 32 mounted in socket 28 which may be adjustable parallel with and transverse to its axis. Access to fixing screws may be blocked by the spindle 32 and hinge leaf 74.
Patent GB-2444419-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with leaf and spindle blocking access to fixing screws
Inventor: DOLMAN T J
IPC: E05D7/04
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A hinge leaf arrangement provides hinged attachment of a door or window to a frame and comprises a body 14 for mounting to the frame having a recess to receive a pivot shaft 32. The pivot shaft 32 is removably received in the recess to project from the recess to provide a shaft around which another leaf arrangement is received, in use, to form a hinge. The body is mounted by at least two fixing screws; access to at least one fixing screw is obstructed by the pivot shaft arrangement when in its use position. Further, access to at least one other fixing screw is obstructed by the said other leaf when the hinge is formed. The recess may be elongate and access to at least one fixing screw may be across the recess. The fixing screws may be fixed in screw apertures 72. Access to the lower screw aperture 72 in use may also be prevented by a pivoted cover 38. The shaft 32 may be adjustable parallel with and transverse to its axis 16. Furthermore, the hinge leaf may comprise a further pivoted cover (figure 14, 20).
Patent GB-2449328-A (GB)
Title: Blast shelter
Inventor: HESELDEN JAMES
IPC: E04H9/04
Filed: 2008-02-28
Abstract: A protective shelter <B>10</B> that can provide protection within a war zone and which can be readily assembled in a readily assembled in a quick, secure and reliable manner. The shelter is formed of opposite outer walls <B>48</B>, <B>50</B> and a roof structure <B>18</B>, <B>20</B>, <B>22</B> extending therebetween. The roof structure comprises a plurality of tray members supported by beam supports and in which the plurality of tray members is arranged to receive earth, sand or aggregate material <B>A</B> so as to provide a first layer of protection via the roof structure. The tray members can be supported by beams serving to define a shallow arch across the shelter such that the internal height of the shelter centrally, and away from the opposite walls, is greater than the height of the said walls. There may be an outer skin provided spaced from the aggregate or filling material <B>A</B>.
Patent GB-2449522-A (GB)
Title: Temperature controlled equipment cabinet comprising an absorption refrigerator system with an evaporator pipe located within a fluid containing enclosure
Inventor: TINDALE PATRICK
IPC: F25B17/00
Filed: 2008-03-28
Abstract: A temperature controlled equipment cabinet comprises a diffusion-absorption refrigeration system 5. An evaporator pipe 4 of the refrigeration system extends through a wall 9 of the cabinet and passes through a sealed enclosure 3 which contains a heat transfer liquid 12. The sealed enclosure extends across and forms part of an internal surface 15 of the cabinet such that the refrigeration system in use extracts heat from within the cabinet to an external environment 7. The sealed enclosure is preferably configured to provide a thermosyphon convective flow effect to improve the distribution of cooling throughout the enclosure and to aid heat transfer from within the cabinet. The enclosure may have one or more filling points for introducing the heat transfer liquid. Preferably, the wall of the cabinet comprises a layer of thermal insulation 10 through which the evaporator pipe extends. The evaporator pipe may also pass through a recess 14 provided in the wall. The enclosure may be attached to the insulation by way of welding, gluing or other mechanical fixings 2a, 2b. Preferably, the enclosure is planar in construction across the internal surface of the wall. The refrigeration system may be used to cool temperature-sensitive electrical and electronic equipment, such as standby and backup batteries, housed within the temperature controlled cabinet.
Patent GB-2448984-A (GB)
Title: Packaging film comprising polylactic acid and polyvinyl alcohol
Inventor: TWIST CYRIL
IPC: B29C47/06
Filed: 2008-04-30
Abstract: The multilayer polymeric film comprises a layer of lactic acid homo-polymer (PLA), a layer of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA, PVOH), and at least one intermediate adhesive layer comprising a blend of poly(lactic acid) with poly(vinyl alcohol) and/or starch. Preferably the PVA is 79-96% hydrolysed, and may have a layer of PLA or cellulosic material applied to it. The plural film arrangement may be produced by co-extrusion or lamination. Such films are used to package relatively heavy loads of fresh produce such as potatoes in a controlled atmosphere.
Patent GB-2453405-A (GB)
Title: Device to device handshaking through a power supply signal
Inventor: FARRAR DOUG
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: Handshaking circuits are provided in a communications cable 102 and in a device operable to be mated with the communications cable 103. Before a device can utilize the power supply signal of such a communications channel, the two handshaking circuits must sufficiently identify one another over a power supply signal with a decreased voltage. The decreased voltage allows for a cable plug to be provided with a safe, protected power that cannot cause harm to a human. The decreased voltage also reduces the chance that a device can receive a primary power supply signal from the cable before the device sufficiently identifies itself. Accordingly, a laptop 101 may be connected to a portable music player 103, but the voltage of the power supply signal provided by the laptop to the cable may be decreased on-cable until the handshaking circuit of the portable music player sufficiently performs a handshaking operation with a on-cable handshaking circuit. A system comprises a cable with a first circuit located in the cable and a device having a second circuit that receives a regulated power supply from the first circuit and instructs the circuit to provide an unregulated supply.
Patent GB-2462453-A (GB)
Title: An electrosurgical instrument for coagulating and cutting tissue
Inventor: AMOAH FRANCIS
IPC: A61B18/14
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: An instrument comprises a body 1, an actuator 5 and first and second jaws 33, 34, the first jaw includes a first electrode 44 having a conductive seal surface 46 and an edge portion 47, the second jaw includes a second electrode 50 having a conductive seal surface 52 and an edge portion 53. The first jaw comprises a third electrode 43 and an insulator 45. Operation of the actuator moves the jaws between open, intermediate and closed positions, in the closed position the conductive seal surfaces are adjacent such that one or both of the edge portions are exposed and the exposed area of the third electrode is greater than that of the exposed edge portions, preferably by at least twice. The three electrodes each include a connection element, allowing independent electrical connection. Both jaw members may have a conductive area constituting the third electrode. Other aspects of the invention are disclosed.
Patent GB-2453443-A (GB)
Title: A pile cage with test pipes and method of assembly
Inventor: RENDER STEPHEN
IPC: E02D5/34
Filed: 2008-10-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a pile cage having one or more test pipes 22, 24, 36 and 40, and to a method of assembly. The test pipe has a flared end (26, FIG 1) for receiving an end (44, FIG 1) of another test pipe, the test pipe also having a part of a latch mechanism 54, 56, by which the test pipes can be secured together. The flared end enables a push-fit connection of the respective test pipes. In the method of assembling a first pile cage and a second pile cage the first pile cage is lowered into a pile hole and located with its upper end projecting from the pile hole. The second pile cage is positioned above the first pile cage with the second test pipe aligned with the first test pipe. The second pile cage is lowered relative to the first pile cage so that the end of the second test pipe enters the flared end of the first test pipe. The latch mechanism is actuated to secure the first and second test pipes together.
Patent GB-2464677-A (GB)
Title: A method of analysing data by using an artificial neural network to identify relationships between the data and one or more conditions.
Inventor: LANCASHIRE LEE
IPC: G16B40/20
Filed: 2008-10-20
Abstract: A method of determining a relationship between input data, and one or more conditions, for example medical conditions, weather conditions, etc., comprising the steps of: receiving input data categorised into one or more predetermined classes of condition; training an artificial neural network with the input data, the artificial neural network comprising an input layer having one or more input nodes arranged to receive input data; a hidden layer comprising two or more hidden nodes, the nodes of the hidden layer being connected to the one or more nodes of the input layer by connections of adjustable weight; and, an output layer having an output node arranged to output data related to the one or more conditions, the output node being connected to the nodes of the hidden layer by connections of adjustable weight; determining relationships between the input data and the one or more conditions wherein the artificial neural network has a constrained architecture in which (i) the number of hidden nodes within the hidden layer is constrained; and, (ii) the initial weights of the connections between nodes are restricted. The data may represent gene expression data or the activity functions of proteins.
Patent GB-2469076-A (GB)
Title: Correction of loop phase shift and phase imbalance in a Cartesian transmitter, by use of dual phase shifters
Inventor: ROZENTAL MARK
IPC: H03F1/32
Filed: 2009-03-31
Abstract: To implement phase training in a Cartesian transmitter, the phase training module 530 adjusts the Q phase shifter 546 to minimise the Q feedback signal Qfb with a test signal on the I input only and then the module 530 adjusts the I phase shifter 544 to minimise the I feedback signal Ifb with a test signal on the Q channel only, thereby effecting separate and independent phase corrections for the I and Q loops. The technique is useful in counteracting the not insubstantial IQ imbalance exhibited by local oscillator (LO) phase shifters using separate mixers for the I and Q LO signals (figure 4). The initial setting for the I phase shifter 544 during phase training may be set in accordance with the phase shift determined for the Q phase shifter (because the I and Q phase shifts will often be comparable), thereby reducing calibration time for the I phase shifter and reducing overall phase training time.
Patent GB-2469128-A (GB)
Title: Generating control signals for an electric machine from a position sensor
Inventor: HANPING DAI
IPC: H02K29/08
Filed: 2009-04-04
Abstract: A control system for an electric machine 8 comprises a position sensor 13 for determining the position of the rotor and a drive controller 16. The drive controller generates one or more control signals S1-S4 for exciting a winding of the electric machine in response to edges of a signal output by the position sensor. Moreover, the drive controller generates control signals in response to an edge that occurs within a specified period referred to as a time window. The time window starts at a time when control signals are generated and has a length less than the electrical half-cycle period. Spurious edges occurring outside the time window are consequently ignored by the drive controller. The electric machine may be a permanent magnet motor used in a vacuum cleaner. The position sensor may be a Hall effect sensor that outputs a digital square wave signal indicative of the angular position of a permanent magnet rotor.
Patent GB-2469295-A (GB)
Title: Storage case for cosmetics and articles
Inventor: PARKER PHILIPPE
IPC: A45D33/24
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A case (1, fig 1) for cosmetic material and/or articles comprises a base 3, a lid 2 and a separate hinge member 4 pivotally connecting the lid 2 to the base 3. The hinge member 4 defines a first hinge axis X-X with the base and a second hinge axis Y-Y (into the page) with the lid; wherein the first hinge axis is substantially perpendicular to the second hinge axis. A mirror (6, fig 3) may be provided to the inside of the lid, a stop 12 may be provided to limit the rotation of the lid when in an open configuration, and the lid may be connected to the hinge member by a snap fit joint (13, fig 5).
Patent GB-2462512-A (GB)
Title: Generating a data profile for biomarkers in blood
Inventor: BLATCHER STEPHEN
IPC: A61B5/145
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A method for generating a data profile of one or more bio-markers, which emanate from the wall of a blood vessel, comprises analysing a plurality of blood samples taken along the length of a blood vessel each sample being of blood that has been mixed across the radial extent of the blood vessel. The analysis includes the steps of measuring the concentration of the bio-marker in each sample, determining a concentration correction factor for each sample, to correct for differences in dilution and sample volume, determining a second concentration correction factor for the or each biomarker present in general circulation in the bloodstream and applying the first and second concentration correction factors to the measured concentration level of the biomarker in each blood sample to generate the data profile along the length of the blood vessel.
Patent GB-2461996-A (GB)
Title: Confidence measure for comparison of medial image data
Inventor: SCHOTTLANDER DAVID
IPC: G16H30/20
Filed: 2009-07-20
Abstract: A method and apparatus for calculation of a confidence measure indicating the validity of comparing medical scans such as positron emission tomography (PET) or single photon emission tomography (SPECT). The conditions for each scan are analyzed 2, having regard to conditions for various factors affecting Standardized Uptake Value (SUV). A scoring system assigns a score dependent on whether conditions are the same or different for each factor and the confidence measure is calculated 3 from a combination of the scores and presented to the user 4. Factors affecting the SUV can include those related to physiological differences, data acquisition and processing and operator variability during data analysis and interpretation.
Patent GB-2462376-A (GB)
Title: Toy vehicle with sound effects
Inventor: KAI PATRICK
IPC: A63H17/34
Filed: 2007-08-07
Abstract: A toy vehicle having a mechanical arrangement to store energy during a priming operation and subsequently to use the energy to propel the vehicle forward comprises an adaption to emit a first sound effect when the vehicle is being primed and a second sound effect when the vehicle is released. The toy vehicle is preferable a pullback toy vehicle. The toy vehicle comprises a control arrangement adapted to control a sound emitter in dependence on a first and second state of the toy vehicle. The first state is one in which the vehicle is at least partly primed before being released, and the second state is one in which the vehicle is being propelled forward from a primed state after being released.
Patent GB-2472578-A (GB)
Title: Sheath removal device and needle protector
Inventor: EATON MARK
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2009-08-10
Abstract: Apparatus for removing a sheath from a pre-filled syringe, which retracts the needle to protect it prior to and after injection. The apparatus has a housing 9 enclosing the syringe barrel 2, defining an injection end 10 with an aperture 11 allowing the sheath to protrude through, and a syringe barrel mount 15 retaining the syringe in the housing. The mount 15 is axially slidable within the housing. A spring biasing means 16, biases the mount backwards, away from the injection end 10 of the housing 9, but resilient beam 14 and bushing 18 initially latch the mount (see fig 4) to prevent movement. The latching 14, 18 is releasable by removing the sheath, which slides the mount 15 towards the injection end (see fig 5); once released, the needle retracts (see fig 2). An injection device comprising the apparatus is also provided. Also claimed is an apparatus having a housing, syringe retention means and sheath removal means comprising a button which moves wedges to urge the sheath from the needle (see figures 9, 10).
Patent GB-2459627-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for molding proppants and method
Inventor: BYRON KENT
IPC: B28B7/16
Filed: 2008-02-27
Abstract: An apparatus for molding a proppant is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a first member comprising a manifold for channeling a plastic fluid to a cavity block, with the cavity block containing a plurality of semi-spherical cavities. The apparatus further includes a second member that comprises a movable plate for engaging with the first member, with the movable plate having an opening therein, and a core block positioned within the opening, with the core block containing a plurality of reciprocal semi-spherical cavities configured to engage the semi-spherical cavities of the cavity block so that a plurality of spheres are formed, with the core block further containing a plurality of arm cavities that link the plurality of spheres so that a star cluster (which links the proppants) is formed. A method of manufacturing proppants and a method of using the proppants is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2473861-A (GB)
Title: Lamp collection bin
Inventor: RINFRET JULIAN PETER
IPC: B65F1/08
Filed: 2009-09-28
Abstract: A collection bin for fluorescent lamps or bulbs or neon tubes comprises a closed outer container (1, 2) having a removable second container (15) within. The second container has an inlet aligned with lamp admission means (11, 12) in the outer container, a storage region in the lower part of the outer container, and a delivery surface, such as a slope or ramp extending downwardly between the inlet and the storage region along which lamps may slide. The angle of the surface to the horizontal is designed to minimise the risk of breakage of lamps within the secondary container and may be 30 degrees. The lamp admission means may be a door or chute (12) and is arranged to deliver lamps to the secondary container and to close the outer container when not in use. The chute may be a bi-stable bottom hinged chute and may be provided with a resilient seal to engage the closure body.
Patent GB-2464190-A (GB)
Title: Cell lines expressing p450 enzymes
Inventor: WOLF CHARLES ROLAND
IPC: C12N5/10
Filed: 2009-10-01
Abstract: Cultured cell lines are transfected with adenovirus expression vectors that encode at least one functional cytochrome P450 enzyme, wherein the cytochrome P450 (CYP) gene or genes are expressed in tandem as bi-cistronic or poly-cistronic fusions, separated by self-processing cleavage sequences, such as the 2A sequence from FMDV (foot-and-mouth virus). More than one CYP gene may be expressed in this way, and/or a CYP gene may be co-expressed with a cytochrome P450 reductase (CPR) gene, particularly where the cell lacks endogenous CPR activity. A reporter gene such as luciferase or epitope-tagged β-hCG under the control of a cellular stress response element (eg the antioxidant response element - ARE) may also be present on the vector and linked to a self-processing cleavage sequence. The cell lines may be used for screening compounds and therapeutic agents for toxicity. The cells are preferably liver cells.
Patent GB-2462767-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystalline medium
Inventor: TANAKA NORIHIKO
IPC: C09K19/30
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a liquid-crystalline medium based on a mixture of polar compounds having negative dielectric anisotropy, which contains at least one compound of the formula (I) and at least one compound of the formula (I1) in which R1, R2, R3, R4, ring A, Z1, Z2and m are as defined in Claim 1, and to the use thereof for an active-matrix display based on the ECB, VA, PS-VA, FFS, PALC or IPS effect.
Patent GB-753053-A (GB)
Title: Rolling plant for bars or metallic wires
IPC: B21B9/00
Filed: 1954-04-07
Abstract: 753,053. Rolling; drawing. CAZZANIGA. L. April 7, 1954 [April 18, 1953], No. 10197/54. Class 83 (4). In a continuous mill for hot rolling steel strip 6, Fig. 1, the work is heated by passing electric current between the successive sets of rolls 1-5 which are enclosed in a gas-tight chamber 17 containing an atmosphere which prevents oxidation. The electric current may be separately controlled in two or more zones as by regulating resistances 14, 16. The chamber 17 may have a cooling jacket 18 and its entrance may be sealed by a drawing die 8. The work finally passes to a piling chamber 10 which is supplied with inert or reducing gas from the chamber 17. The successive pairs of rolls may be all parallel or at different angles as required for rolling rectangular or hexagonal bars.
Patent GB-392344-A (GB)
Title: An improved apparatus for generating alternating currents of different frequencies
IPC: H02K47/04
Filed: 1932-04-09
Abstract: 392,344. Motor generators. LANDIS & GYR AKT.-GES., 1, Hofstrasse, Zug, Switzerland. April 9, 1932, No. 10232. Convention date, April 11, 1931. [Class 35.] In order that it may be possible to vary the frequency of an alternating-current generator 4 driven bv a direct-current motor 2 without changing the voltage the field-windings 1, 3 of the motor and generator are connected in series with each other and a regulating-resistance 5 to direct current mains 6, which also supply the motor armature current. To compensate for the loss of speed which would normally occur when the load is switched on supplementary field windings may be provided in series with the motor armature winding. Fig. 4 shows such an arrangement having a positive overcompound winding 14 on the generator and a negative over-compound winding 13 on the motor, these windings being shunted by adjustable resistances 15, 16. When the load switched on is always the same, the same result is attained by switching in or out portions of the ordinary field windings. In the arrangement shown in Fig. 7, when the load is switched on a portion 26 of the motor field winding is cut out and a portion 27 of the generator field winding put in circuit. A resistance 29 compensates any differences in the resistances of the portions 26, 27.