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Patent GB-2373009-A (GB)
Title: Ore pass inspection system
Inventor: MILLER ARTHUR L
IPC: E21C35/24
Filed: 2000-08-04
Abstract: The apparatus includes: a platform (20) movable along generally a longitudinal direction of an ore pass; a controllable propulsion unit (30) capable of propelling the platform within the ore pass and to the location of the hang-up; an imaging unit (40) capable of generating an image of the ore pass as the apparatus is moved through the ore pass, wherein the image is transmittable to a remote viewer, extensible, remotely controllable immobilizing units (50) affixed to the platform; and a remotely controllable unit (160) for clearing the ore pass hang-up. Once in place the apparatus is used to break up or clear the hang-up. Techniques for clearing the hang-up include, for example, directing blows to the hang-up, directing blows to the hang-up, directing high pressure fluids to the hang-up, and using an explosive charge (164). The present system allows an operator located at a remote and safe distance from the ore pass to place the apparatus in the proper position relative to the hang-up and to clear the hang-up.
Patent GB-2388499-A (GB)
Title: A multi-carrier receiver which can detect, estimate and cancel impulse burst noise signals
Inventor: ASJADI GHOLAM HOSEIN
IPC: H04L25/02
Filed: 2002-05-09
Abstract: A receiver for receiving a multi-carrier-modulated symbol comprises a burst noise detection processor 50 operable to detect the temporal position of the burst noise signal, which may have corrupted the symbol, within a period occupied by the symbol. The symbol includes a plurality of pilot carriers as well as a plurality of data bearing carriers. A channel estimation processor 60 is operable to generate a decimated noise signal estimate corresponding to the burst noise signal from the recovered pilot carriers. An inverse Fourier transform of the decimated noise signal provides a plurality of estimated versions of the burst noise signal. A noise signal processor 70 is operable to generate an estimate of the burst noise signal by identifying one of the plurality of estimated burst noise versions at the detected temporal location of the burst noise signal. The receiver is operable to estimate whether or not a burst noise signal is present in the received symbol. The estimated burst noise signal is then only cancelled from the symbol, if a burst noise signal is determined as being present. Having estimated the burst noise signal, the burst noise signal can be cancelled from the multi-carrier symbol. However, attempting to cancel the estimated burst noise signal when in fact none is present can have an effect of increasing noise in the received symbol. Confirming the presence of a burst noise signal in the received symbol reduces the likelihood of increasing the noise in the symbol thereby increasing the integrity of the communicated data. Embodiments of the invention find particular application in receiving DVB-T television signals.
Patent GB-2381120-A (GB)
Title: A mercury-free alkaline button cell
Inventor: HO WING KEI
IPC: H01M50/159
Filed: 2002-07-03
Abstract: A mercury-free button cell battery, includes an anode plate, a cathode cap, a cathode zinc paste, a seal ring, an anode case and a membrane. A layer of indium or tin is plated on the cathode plate, and indium is added into the zinc paste to replace mercury. A layer of indium or tin is plated on the cathode plate to prevent zinc in the cell from contacting other material or metal, to avoid swelling that could result in the release of gas.
Patent GB-2374268-A (GB)
Title: Structural modular interconnectable subsoil drainage cell
Inventor: LEE ALAN SIAN GHEE
IPC: E02B11/00
Filed: 2001-01-02
Abstract: A structural module comprises a rigid cell including two substantially parallel planar members, each of which defines an ordered array of circular apertures with a series of columns disposed substantially normally to the two parallel surfaces retaining the two members in a fixed spaced relationship from each other. Male interlocking means which are integral with the module project from two adjacent side edges of the module. Female interlocking means are defined the other two adjacent side edges. The modules can be secured together in side edge to side edge relation, in which relationship the male locking means from a first module engage in a female locking means of a second module. The circular shape of the perimeter of the male locking member matches the size and shape of the apertures so that one module may also be inter-engaged with a second module with each male locking member of the one module projecting into one of the apertures of the second module in an interference type fit, with the first module oriented generally normally to the second module.
Patent GB-2391155-A (GB)
Title: Fishing lure
Inventor: MOORHOUSE JOHN RICHARD
IPC: A01K85/16
Filed: 2002-07-26
Abstract: A fishing lure 101 having a head portion (102) and a body portion (103), the fishing lure 101 defining an internal chamber 105 having a first opening (106) in the head portion (102) and a second opening (107) in the body portion (103). The first opening (106) is configured to receive a fishing lined 201, and the second opening (107) is configured to receive a weight 205. In an associated fishing lure assembly 701 ,the fishing lure 101 is threaded onto a fishing line 201, and a weight 205 and a hook 401 are assembled onto the same fishing line 201. The shank (403) of the hook 401 is inserted into the rear portion (303) of passageway (301) defined by weight 205, and the weight 205, with hook 401 retained inside, is inserted into the internal chamber 105 of fishing lures 101 via second opening (107).
Patent GB-2394283-A (GB)
Title: Optical imaging, and monitoring of exposed cut ends of a product
Inventor: COY BRENT ALAN
IPC: B29C48/92
Filed: 2002-10-18
Abstract: The monitoring apparatus comprises an imaging station arranged to receive the product (2) of an extruder unit. At least one camera (7, or 10) is arranged to take at least one image of each product cut end in turn. An image processing unit (6) receives at least one image of the cut end cross section and compares at least one value determined from the image with a known value to establish whether the product is within acceptable limits. There may be two cameras for taking the cut end images from different angles, whereby each image may be taken by different camera. The cameras may be mounted at different angles relative to the cut face or each image may be received by a single camera with the help of a mirror arrangement. Alternatively, each image may be taken by a single camera which moves from one location to a different location, or with camera position fixed, as the position of cut end is allowed to move between successive images. Another camera may monitor surface finish.
Patent GB-2381199-A (GB)
Title: A self-destructing syringe
Inventor: HSIEH HSIEN-MING
IPC: A61M5/178
Filed: 2001-07-25
Abstract: A self-destructing Syringe includes an elliptic needle cylinder, a plunger, a needle holder and a needle. A handle is provided on the one end of the plunger, a piston is provided on the other end of the plunger. The handle is engaged with the piston by the plunger body. There is a hole on the center from bottom of the cylinder, which is used to mount the needle holder. The holder is mounted on the cylinder by the piston located on the bottom of the cylinder. The plunger body has a breakable region; the cylinder and the needle cap are incorporate, on which a disposable destructing device is provided.
Patent GB-2385286-A (GB)
Title: Method for backwashing granular media filters and bioreactors
Inventor: ELLARD GREG A
IPC: B01D24/00
Filed: 2001-08-02
Abstract: A method for removal of solids in a water treatment system having multiple filters, each filter comprising an air backwash system and a water backwash system, comprising a series of steps to enable two filters to be in some stage of the backwash process at the same time thereby reducing the time the filter is out of service. The continuous cycling of the backwash method is characterized by a continuous cycle of backwashing that backwashes two filters simultaneously. The backwashing method requires three steps, an air-only backwash, an air/water backwash and a water-only or rinse backwash. In this method, as one filter is at the water-only backwash stage, the backwash cycle of a second filter is started so that the second filter is air/water backwashed while the first filter is at the water-only backwashed stage. Depending on the valve actuator used to open and close the backwash air and water valves, each filter in a series of filters is out of the filtration process for only about 2 to 15 minutes, thereby minimizing downtime and disruption of the filtration process necessary to restore the capacity of the filters caused by buildup of solids. This enables the filters to operate at a high level of solid/hydraulic loading such as caused by storm water surges.
Patent GB-2387439-A (GB)
Title: Yeast identification using mass spectrometry
Inventor: JENKINS RICHARD OWEN
IPC: G01N33/68
Filed: 2003-02-28
Abstract: Mass spectra and bio markers specific for a known genus, species or strain of yeast are obtained by providing a suspension of a sample of whole yeast cells of known genus, species or strain of yeast then contacting with a yeast cell wall digesting enzyme to partially digest the cell wall of the cells followed by subjecting a portion of the digested sample to mass spectrometry then repeating the preceding steps using a different yeast sample(s) of the same genus, species or strain and comparing the mass spectra of the samples and identifying at least one peak of the mass spectra that is common to each sample and assigning a mass to charge ratio measurement of at least one peak as a genus, species or strain specific bio marker. Also claimed is(a) a method for determining the genus, species or strain of an unknown yeast using mass spectrometry (b) generation of a data base containing mass spectra of yeasts and (c) bio marker libraries comprising yeast genus, species and/or strain specific bio markers for known yeasts.
Patent GB-2400197-A (GB)
Title: A method of detecting malware in macros and executable scripts
Inventor: SHIPP ALEX
IPC: G06F21/56
Filed: 2003-04-03
Abstract: An anti malware scanner for files is provided with means for processing script and macro files and flagging them as suspect or not based upon an automated analysis of source code in the file. This analysis involves separating the program source into groups of parts such as comment, variable names and routine names, eliminating duplicates and performing a character frequency distribution analysis of the resulting strings. The system may include an exception list to omit flagging a file as suspect if it is on the exception list.
Patent GB-2388156-A (GB)
Title: Snap-fitting attachment for tubular articles
Inventor: GAILES MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: A47L9/00
Filed: 2003-04-25
Abstract: This invention relates to an attachment for an appliance or tubular article and has particular reference to cleaning appliances such as mops, trolleys or vacuum cleaners having tubular members. In the cleaning of industrial premises such as hotels and offices, the cleaning staff generally perform their functions using a service or janitorial trolley. The present invention provides an attachment for a tubular article which comprises: a) a split cylindrical sleeve Portion 10 adapted to resiliently splay to permit snap-fitting of the attachment to the tubular article, and b) a hook or engagement element 22 carried by the sleeve portion, wherein after snap fitting of the sleeve portion to the tubular article, the sleeve grasps the tubular article. This facilitates the attachment of appliances or buckets, for example, to a janitorial trolley.
Patent GB-2385445-A (GB)
Title: Methods of generating revenue using streaming video with associated links
Inventor: YOCH TED
IPC: H04N21/435
Filed: 2001-11-06
Abstract: Methods and systems for generating revenue using a streaming video that includes primarily informative content for users are disclosed. An indication of one or more products or services is preferably provided in the informative content of the streaming video. The indication may be a picture of the product or service, or an audio indication, or both as desired. A link is preferably placed in the streaming video that directly or indirectly links a user or viewer to a site that has additional information related to the one or more products or services indicated in the streaming video. Revenue may be generated from companies that offer the products or services that are indicated or featured in the streaming video. The service or business that provides the streaming video, the companies that offer the products or services, and/or the web site(s) that distribute the streaming video may receive some or all of the generated revenue, preferably in a revenue, preferably in a revenue sharing arrangement.
Patent GB-2402331-A (GB)
Title: A bag, rucksack, backpack, hold-all or the like with a solar panel.
Inventor: CONEY BRIAN
IPC: A45F3/04
Filed: 2003-06-03
Abstract: A bag, rucksack, backpack, hold-all or the like comprises a solar panel 1 connected to an electronic device such as a mobile telephone, walkie talkie or the like 8 transported within the bag, rucksack, backpack, hold-all or the like so that the electronic device may be recharged or operated. The bag may be adapted so as to indicate that the solar panel is operable and/or in operation, which may be achieved by using a visual display 7. The bag is especially suitable for walkers, hikers or other people spending time away from a fixed electricity supply.
Patent GB-2402580-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling one or more data packets in a cdma communication system based on computed power resource availability
Inventor: BARRETT STEPHEN
IPC: H04L12/54
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A method (200) for scheduling one or more data packets in a code division multiple access (CDMA) communication system (100) comprises the steps of measuring power by the one or more base sites (122-132) and computing an amount of downlink power resource needed to transmit one or more data packets using measurements made in the one or more of the base sites (122-132); and/or an amount of power resource availability into which one or more data packets can be scheduled. The method also comprises scheduling the one or more data packets based on the computed amount of power. In this manner, a CDMA communication system is able to determine whether sufficient power resource exists in order to schedule one or more data packets, thereby improving scheduling efficiency in scenarios where transmit power in the communication system is highly variable.
Patent GB-2389750-A (GB)
Title: Forwarding utran parameter information to user equipment via gsm network and initiating communication with a umts network
Inventor: PARMAR GINA
IPC: H04W28/18
Filed: 1999-05-28
Abstract: The invention relates to establishing UMTS communication between user equipment and a UMTS network. The user equipment is in communication with a GSM type network, comprising forwarding UTRAN parameter information to the user equipment via the GSM network and in the user equipment interpreting the UTRAN parameter information and initiating communication with the UMTS network.
Patent GB-2395786-A (GB)
Title: Methods devices and calibration techniques for analysis by extraction
Inventor: RAMSEY ED
IPC: B01D11/04
Filed: 2003-10-08
Abstract: A method of calibrating an extraction apparatus by analysing a standard after diversion through a by-pass circuit which does not send the standard through the extraction chamber. Other inventions relate to a calibration technique including use of a plug of inert material comprising a known amount of analyte; and a method of cleaning an extraction vessel using a porous plug of inert material; A method of analysing a carbonaceous analyte by extraction in the presence of a diluent; An extraction technique wherein the extraction fluid enters the extraction vessel from above and below the sample; A sample receptacle for use in extraction wherein the receptacle includes a removable cover having a liner; An extraction chamber comprising a sample receptacle with a collar wherein the receptacle has a removable cover, and is connected to an IR analysis cell; A method of extraction wherein the rate of delivery of extraction fluid is reduced to permit analytes to migrate into the extraction fluid.
Patent GB-2395408-A (GB)
Title: Bandwidth allocation in a unicast/multicast system
Inventor: EPSTEIN STEVE
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2001-06-19
Abstract: Bandwidth allocation is used when providing unicast and multicast content to users. Content subject to an a-priori contractual arrangement with a content provider is given the highest priority. The next highest priority is given to unicast and remaining bandwidth is allocated to multicast. Multicast communities may be created or eliminated in response to an increase or decrease, respectively, in common user interests or requests.
Patent GB-2400672-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining formation anisotropy in deviated wells using separation of induction mode
Inventor: TABAROVSKY LEONTY A
IPC: G01V3/10
Filed: 2002-08-14
Abstract: Measurements are made with a multicomponent induction logging tool (10) in earth formations (201) in a borehole (202) inclined to earth formations (201). A combination of principal component measurements (301) is used to determine the horizontal resistivity (305) of the earth formations (201). The determined horizontal resistivities are used in a model for inversion of other components of the data to obtain the vertical formations resistivities (309). When multifrequency measurements are available, frequency focusing (301) is used.
Patent GB-2402570-A (GB)
Title: Television receiving apparatus with facility to transmit received program to second receiver
Inventor: OKUYAMA NOBUTAKA
IPC: H04N21/4363
Filed: 2004-03-04
Abstract: According to the present invention, a first receiver interrupts live watching and listening to a television broadcast program. Thereafter, a second receiver installed in another place can continue watching and listening to the program from the interrupted point of the live watching and listening. There is provided a digital video recorder server capable of communication between local and remove sets via a home network. When move watching and listening is manipulated on the local set, a built-in digital video recorder part starts recording a program in the process of live watching and listening so far. When receiving a command for shift watching and listening from the remote set thereafter, the local set reads the recorded program from the recording start point and delivers it to the remote set from a server part for time shift watching and listening to the program on the remote set.
Patent GB-2408602-A (GB)
Title: Controlling remote access to storage in accordance with the SCSI protocol
Inventor: MITSUOKA YOSHIO
IPC: H04L9/00
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: Remote host access to a storage system 3 is controlled on the basis of the network to which the remote host 5, 15, or 31 is connected, i.e. the "logical distance" of the remote host from the storage system. A channel adapter 37 of the storage system accepts a log-in request from a host and compares the host IP address with the IP address of the storage system. The comparison yields the relative logical distance of the host network with respect to the storage system network 2. If the host and storage system are connected to the same network, i.e. the logical distance is small or zero, full read and write access may be given, whereas if the host is connected to a different network via switches or gateways, access may be limited to read only access or denied altogether. Preferably a host identifier, e.g. iSCSI (Small Computer System Interface) port name, is also compared with a list in the storage system, and access allowed only if a match occurs.
Patent GB-2402272-A (GB)
Title: Active power supply stabilisation
Inventor: CULLER JASON HAROLD
IPC: H02J3/24
Filed: 2004-05-10
Abstract: An active power control of a power supply element coupled to an electronic circuit includes a structure 600 (Fig.6) comprising a control element 210 coupled to the electronic circuit said control element comprising one or more of a phase detector, a counter, a level detector, a voltage controlled oscillator, and one or more transistive elements wherein the control element is operable to measure one or more oscillations of a power supply signal 310 of the power supply element. The structure further comprises a stabilization element 635 coupled to the control element and coupled to the circuit, comprising one or more capacitive elements (325, 330, 340), one or more transistive elements (345, 350, 355) and one or more resistive elements (345, 350, 355), wherein said one or more capacitive elements, one or more transistive elements and one or more resistive elements are operable to mitigate one or more oscillations of the power supply signal 310 of the power supply element. The determination of which capacitive elements and resistive elements to switch may be made by measuring the oscillations of the power supply signal, and reducing power supply oscillations by performing one or more of reducing amplitudes of corresponding resonance frequencies (120, 150, 220, 240) of the power supply signal, changing one or more operating frequencies (130, 140) of the circuit and injecting a feedback signal 715 into a power supply of the circuit.
Patent GB-2401973-A (GB)
Title: Method for analysing an electronic text file
Inventor: POOLE CHRISTOPHER EDWARD
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2001-06-11
Abstract: A method of parsing an electronic text file comprising: identifying blocks of text in an input electronic text document, providing a plurality of possible script format properties for the blocks, providing a definition of each of the possible components of the text file, for each block determining the value of the script format properties, and the probability that each block is each of the component types, selecting a component type for each block on the basis of the calculated probabilities and then generating an output file. The probabilities are preferably calculated using Bayes' theorem. The method is particularly suitable for use in generating subtitles for a television programme from an electronic script file.
Patent GB-2411160-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid drive for track-laying vehicle
Inventor: DOBEREINER ROLF
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2004-09-15
Abstract: A drive for a track-laying vehicle has a drive shaft 8, which drives two chain-driving wheels 18, and at least one differential gear arrangement 13 by means of which a steering speed of a steering drive 10 can be superimposed on at least one chain-driving wheel 18. The drive shaft 8 is connected in drive terms to an electric machine 3 that can be operated as a generator or an electric motor and can be coupled to an internal combustion engine 1 by way of a clutch coupling 2. An electrical energy store 4 is also provided that can be charged during the generator operation. The electric machine 3 may be used to start the engine 1. The engine 1 may be a gas turbine.