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Patent GB-2451063-A (GB)
Title: Automatic marine distress transmitter
Inventor: LTD WATT MARINE
IPC: B63B43/00
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A method of automatically communicating an warning signal from a sea vessel to neighbouring vessels or the shore, comprises transmitting a first signal to remote DSC VHF units, then sending a first warning signal, after a pause automatically transmitting a second signal to DSC VHF units and then a second warning signal. The multiple signals transmitted convey changes in location of the sea vessel. Preferably the automatic communications are triggered by a timer alarm for the vessel's autopilot elapsing without a crewmember resetting the timer. Thus neighbouring vessels can be warned of a vessel using an autopilot that does not have crew on watch duty. The figure (4) shows steps for transmitting a DSC signal and a warning signal which may comprise a spoken voice-synthesised message.
Patent GB-2450937-A (GB)
Title: Component with tuned frequency response
Inventor: CHIVERS NIGEL JAMES DAVID
IPC: F01D5/16
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a component comprises the steps of providing a component having a first portion 60 defining a cavity 66, identifying a first frequency response of the first portion (or the entire component), and subsequently introducing material 68, 70 into the cavity so as to achieve an adjusted frequency response. Ideally the component 60 is a fan blade on a gas turbine engine fan rotor, while the filler material used in the recess comprising viscoelastic material which is capable of damping vibrations. The viscoelastic filler material may comprise hollow spheres 70 to vary its density, and may not entirely fill the recess 66. The fundamental frequencies of the blades are altered by the changing mass and/or damping properties in the blades. Their external profile preferably remains unchanged. Preferably, all the blades in the rotor are tuned to different natural frequencies so that in operation, their resonance is not synchronized. The component may be a stator blade, or blisk, while the cavity is located on its external surface.
Patent GB-2436505-A (GB)
Title: A single chip having a magnetoresistive memory
Inventor: CHAN CHIENG-CHIANG
IPC: G11C11/15
Filed: 2007-07-24
Abstract: A single chip has a substrate (200) and at least one magnetoresistive memory layer (204). The substrate has an underlying memory (214) and a control circuit (212). The magnetoresistive memory layer is placed on the substrate, and has a plurality of magnetoresistive random access memory cells controlled by the control circuit.
Patent GB-2440670-A (GB)
Title: Manipulator mast system with support brace
Inventor: STURM ALBERT J JR
IPC: B66F9/10
Filed: 2007-07-31
Abstract: A telescoping mast assembly 10 includes two longitudinal tube sections, the second 14 adapted for telescoping motion into and out of the first 12 and driven by a drive assembly 18. A support brace 20 mounted under the second longitudinal tube section helps support the weight of the mast and reduce the torque on the mast at the base. This enables the mast to handle larger masses at longer radii of extension with high levels of performance and reliability. The mast assembly preferably includes an end effector 26 mounted at a distal end of the second longitudinal tube section 14, and used to remove large and/or heavy items such as pallets from storage and transportation containers, particularly where the container is moving such as on a deck of a ship. The mast assembly may include any number of tube sections, such as a third longitudinal tube section 16.
Patent GB-2452067-A (GB)
Title: Method for prediction and diagnosis of medical conditions
Inventor: IFEACHOR EMMANUEL C
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: A method of characterising a medical condition (e.g. tumour, ovarian cancer) of a subject comprises the steps of a) providing a set of symptom data for the subject, the set of symptom data comprising at least one result of an analysis xi, conducted on the subject; b) calculating a diagnostic coefficient DCi for each result of an analysis xi; c) calculating an importance factor Ji for each result of an analysis xi; d) specifying an acceptable level of error in the characterisation; e) determining the thresholds for the diagnostic coefficients DCi using the error level specified in step (d) and defining a threshold range there between: f) compare the value of the diagnostic coefficient DCi of the analysis x, with the highest importance factor Ji , DCimax with the thresholds determined in step (e); g) successively sum the diagnostic coefficient DCimax with the diagnostic coefficient DCi having the next highest importance factor Ji until the value of the sum lies outside the threshold range defined in step (e); and h) identify the threshold exceeded in step (g). The method preferably comprises the step of converting continuous data in the symptom data set into discrete data such as binary data.
Patent GB-2438800-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for increased device lifetime in an organic electroluminescent device
Inventor: LEES RUSSELL
IPC: H01L23/26
Filed: 2006-03-17
Abstract: The present invention relates to organic electro-luminescent devices, in particular to methods of increasing device lifetime in organic-electro luminescent devices. We will describe an organic electroluminescent device comprising a substrate, a first electrode layer overlying said substrate, an electroluminescent layer overlying said first electrode layer, a second electrode layer overlying said electroluminescent layer, and an encapsulating layer joined to the substrate to cover the organic electroluminescent layer, wherein said electroluminescent layer is surrounded by a ring of getter material that is disposed in a retaining means provided on or in said substrate and/or said encapsulating layer.
Patent GB-2450763-A (GB)
Title: A fuel dispensing nozzle inhibitor assembly
Inventor: STEPHENSON EDWIN MICHAEL
IPC: B60K15/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: A fuel dispensing nozzle inhibitor assembly for preventing a fuel dispensing nozzle having a diameter smaller than a predetermined diameter comprises a body portion 140 having inhibitor means, the body portion may have an external thread 160. An internal thread 162 may be formed around an inner surface of a deformable sleeve 150, which has a compressed condition to allow insertion into a fuel intake pipe and an expanded condition engaging the fuel intake pipe. Consequently, by engagement of external thread 160 of body portion 140 with internal thread 162 of deformable sleeve 150 the body portion 140 can be screwed into the deformable sleeve 150 after the deformable sleeve 150 has been mounted in a fuel intake pipe.
Patent GB-2448951-A (GB)
Title: Fibre-reinforced composite moulding and manufacture thereof
Inventor: JONES DANIEL THOMAS
IPC: B29B11/00
Filed: 2007-10-19
Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a fibre-reinforced composite moulding, the method comprising the steps of: (a) disposing at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material within a mould; (b) disposing at least one pre-preg layer adjacent to the fibrous reinforcing material, the pre-preg layer comprising fibrous reinforcement at least partially impregnated with uncured first resin material, to form a laminar assembly of the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material and the at least one pre-preg layer within the mould; (c) applying a vacuum to the assembly; (d) infusing a flowable uncured second resin material, under the vacuum, into the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material; and (e) curing the first and second resin materials at least partially simultaneously to form the fibre-reinforced composite moulding which comprises at least one first structural portion formed from the fibrous reinforcement and the cured first resin material bonded to at least one second structural portion from the at least one layer of fibrous reinforcing material and the cured second resin material.
Patent GB-2455502-A (GB)
Title: Garden table with water reservoir
Inventor: REDMAN GILES
IPC: A47B37/04
Filed: 2007-12-10
Abstract: A garden table comprises a tabletop 14, a base part 10 and a water reservoir 4 to provide stability. The tabletop 14 may be placed on the ground, upside down, for assembly. The base part 10 may be attached to the top by screws 11 through attachments 12. The reservoir 4 may then be inserted into the base part, with holes 6 aligned with corresponding holes in the base and fixed by screws 5. The table may then be turned over to the orientation shown. The reservoir can be filled via openings 15 and 9 whilst the table is assembled. An umbrella or parasol may be inserted into the table through opening 15.
Patent GB-2456532-A (GB)
Title: Personal security system and method
Inventor: BARNARD JULIAN RICHARD
IPC: H04M1/72424
Filed: 2008-01-16
Abstract: A personal security system comprising a mobile device and a mobile communications network, the mobile device including a transceiver for communicating information to and from the communications network, a camera, a trigger and a control processor. The control processor is operable to monitor the trigger and upon activation of the trigger, the control processor is operable to control the camera to capture at least one image and to initiate a communication session with the mobile communications network and to transmit image data representing the at least one image to the communications network, whereupon the communications network stores the image data in a secure server.
Patent GB-2443577-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing thin film transistors
Inventor: HIRAI KATSURA
IPC: H01L51/00
Filed: 2008-01-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a thin film transistor having high resolution and high pattern accuracy with high production efficiency. Particularly disclosed is a method for manufacturing a thin film transistor wherein there is prevented deterioration of semiconductor properties in a plating step for electrode formation. This method is characterized in that a source electrode or a drain electrode is formed by such a process wherein a protective film is formed on an organic semiconductor layer, then a plating catalyst pattern is formed thereon by supplying a liquid containing a plating catalyst, and then a plating agent is brought into contact with the pattern.
Patent GB-2458881-A (GB)
Title: Interface control using motion of a mobile device
Inventor: DOBSON ROBERT WILLIAM ALBERT
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2008-03-19
Abstract: The invention relates to improved user interfaces for hand held computing devices such as mobile phones. It describes a method of controlling the location of a pointer on a two or three dimensional desktop using a handheld mobile computing device having a camera facing the user. The camera captures an image of the user's face detects a relative orientation of the handheld mobile computing device and the user's face and controls the pointer location on the two or three dimensional desktop responsive to the detected orientation. Preferably the pointer is represented on a user-facing display together with a portion of the desktop at the pointer location. The portion displayed is changed together with the detected orientation to give the impression that the desktop is located behind the display, such that the display forms a portal through which the user looks at the desktop.
Patent GB-2444687-A (GB)
Title: Animal model with induced arrhythmia
Inventor: SUGIYAMA ATSUSHI
IPC: A61B18/12
Filed: 2006-10-27
Abstract: It is intended to provide a physiologically human-like animal model, by which the onset of drug-induced long QT syndrome can be evaluated at a high reproducibility, a method of constructing the animal model, and an evaluation method with the use of the same. An animal model with induced arrhythmia which is a monkey having been subjected to atrioventricular node ablation. It is preferable that the monkey is Macca fascicularis. A method of constructing an animal model with induced arrhythmia which invovles the step of inserting an electrode catheter to the heart of a monkey and ablating an atrioventricular node with the catheter; and a method of evaluating the elongation in drug QT intervals characterized by comprising using the animal model as described above.
Patent GB-2451719-A (GB)
Title: Formaldehyde-free binder
Inventor: HAMPSON CARL
IPC: C03C25/32
Filed: 2008-04-29
Abstract: A substantially formaldehyde-free binder solutions having a pH greater than 6, comprising a carbohydrate, an acid precursor derivable from an inorganic salt and a nitrogen source. Typically, the carbohydrate is a reducing sugar, especially dextrose. The acid precursor may comprise a species selected from sulphates, phosphates and nitrates and may comprise an ammonium salt. A material comprising a collection of loose material and the substantially formaldehyde-free binder is also disclosed. The loose material may comprise mineral fibres, such as those used for thermal insulation, or may be wood board. A further material comprising loose matter and a substantially formaldehyde-free binder is also described wherein the material comprises more than 500 mg/kg of species selected from sulphates, phosphates and nitrates. The binder may comprise melanoidins. Methods of manufacturing a binder solution and a product containing loose matter are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2464458-A (GB)
Title: Multi wheel driving unit
Inventor: TURNER DANIEL GEORGE WARREN
IPC: B60F3/00
Filed: 2008-10-14
Abstract: A multi wheel driving unit 4 to be used on a hoverbarge 2 with an Archimedes screw 5 to give propulsion in water, shallow water, liquid mud, wet sand, floating broken ice, snow and grass land comprises a rotatable frame 13 pivoted on a main holding frame 15 to move vertically when it encounters an obstacle or trench so that it can pass over it within the limitations of the hoverbarge hover height.
Patent GB-2467141-A (GB)
Title: Coverings for comestibles
Inventor: RAPOPORT YURI
IPC: B32B3/24
Filed: 2009-01-22
Abstract: A covering for comestibles is proposed in which the covering is in the form of a laminated structure comprises a layer of cling-film material and a layer of a metallic foil material, with the metallic foil layer having a plurality of apertures therein. This enables the covering to be seen through. The covering combines the advantages of cling film i.e. the ability to stick to container and/or to itself and to provide an air seal and of metallic foil i.e. the ability to hold its shape when handled. If a second layer of cling-film material is added to sandwich the metallic foil layer, the covering can be used in microwave ovens.
Patent GB-2456235-A (GB)
Title: Mutant beta-adrenergic receptors with improved stability
Inventor: WARNE ANTONY JOHANNES
IPC: C07K14/72
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: A mutant   b  -adrenergic receptor which, when compared to the corresponding wild-type adrenergic receptor, has a different amino acid at a position which corresponds to any one or more of the following positions according to the numbering of the turkey   b  -adrenergic receptor as set out in Figure 9: lle 55, Gly 67, Arg 68, Val 89, Met 90, Gly 98, lle 129, Ser 151, Val 160, Gln 194, Gly 197, Leu 221, Tyr 227, Arg 229, Val 230, Ala 234, Ala 282, Asp 322, Phe 327, Ala 334, Phe 338. These mutants have improved stability, including to heat (thermostability), pH, detergents and chaotropic agents. Methods of selecting such mutants are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2467567-A (GB)
Title: Protection of jet engines from bird-strike and foreign object debris
Inventor: STALEY CYRIL
IPC: F02C7/055
Filed: 2009-02-06
Abstract: A replaceable one-piece jet engine housing extension 2 integrally constructed in combination with a physically substantial perforated plate separator 3 that has no small or moving parts to be positioned forward of the engine's turbine blades such that it effectively prevents Birds and Foreign Object Debris from damaging them without adding excessively to the engine's 1 drag co-efficient or unacceptably increasing fuel consumption.
Patent GB-2468674-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable table particularly for storing items in a loft or attic
Inventor: BEVAN CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN
IPC: A47B45/00
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: The adjustable table 10 comprises at least four side pieces 30, at least four legs 20 and one or more supports 50, wherein the side pieces and supports are all of adjustable length and the side pieces form a generally rectangular formation having four corners, each corner supported by at least one leg. The supports span two opposing side pieces to form a horizontal table surface. The supports may comprise straps of woven material having a fixed loop at one end and an adjustable sized loop at an opposing end which engage with opposing side pieces, the adjustable loop being formed using a hook and loop fastener such as Velcro (RTM). The side pieces may be telescopic, with co-operating holes and bolts to select the desired length. In use each leg is preferably nailed to attic joists 'j' such that the table protects insulation in the attic from being crushed by the weight of items being stored in the attic. A method of insulating an attic and providing a table for items to be stored in the attic is also claimed.
Patent GB-2470399-A (GB)
Title: Resonant viscosity, density and pressure sensor
Inventor: KINNELL PETER
IPC: G01L7/08
Filed: 2009-05-21
Abstract: A sensor 12 for selectively sensing viscosity, density, or pressure of a medium 30, comprises a diaphragm 20 arranged to be exposed to the medium 30 and a resonator 50 mounted on one or more supports 40. The proportion of energy transferred from the resonator 50 to the diaphragm is variable so that more energy may be transferred for viscosity/density sensing and less energy may be transferred for pressure sensing of the fluid medium 30. The energy transfer may be varied by varying the mechanical coupling between the resonator and supports, by an electrical signal, or by actuating a thermal, electrostatic or piezoelectric actuator. This enables a single sensor to sense different fluid parameters.
Patent GB-2470595-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for determining the mass of a sample of gas entrained particles
Inventor: GORBUNOV BORIS ZACHAR
IPC: G01G9/00
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: The method comprises collecting the particles 1, which may be sub micron or nano particles such as carbon nanotubes, and depositing them on a transparent planar substrate 2, such as glass, directing light from a light source 3, for example visible light, onto the substrate at a first angle a between 5° and 85° and then detecting scattered light at a second angle β which is between 90° and (180°-a) relative to the substrate. The intensity of detected scattered light is compared with a calibration sample of a known mass and then the mass of the sample is calculated. Light transmitted through the substrate may also be detected for comparison. A denuder may be used to remove some atmospheric constituents from the gas, which may be air. Also claimed is an apparatus for performing said method.
Patent GB-2462372-A (GB)
Title: Power tool with sensor for detection of a working path without marking
Inventor: KOEDER THILO
IPC: B23D59/00
Filed: 2009-08-05
Abstract: A power tool 1, such as a hand-held scroll saw, is equipped with means 27 for the detection by sensor of a working path (41, fig 3). The working path serves as a specified course, whose characteristic values are detected and read-in, or held available in a programmed manner, and the characteristic values are converted into control signals for a working line (24, fig 2) that is to be followed, without marking the workpiece. A method of operating the power tool may include the ascertainment of a position of a power tool in relation to a reference position, and the display of the position of the power tool. A method of operating the power tool may be provided where a forward feed speed along a working line is detected by sensor, and the working speed adapted to the forward-feed speed. The sensor may be a camera 29, and/or mouse sensors (31, fig 2).
Patent GB-2466386-A (GB)
Title: Drying aid for water-based wall coatings comprising a plurality of water absorbent sheets
Inventor: HOUGHTON MARK PHILLIP
IPC: E04F13/02
Filed: 2009-12-21
Abstract: A device 10 which reduces the drying time of plaster 60 or other water containing porous buildings coating is disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of layers of water adsorbent material in an elongate shape which are attached together along a first elongate side and are free along a second long side opposite the first side. One or more extensions 40 of the absorbent material protrude from the first long side. In use, the device is attached to a portion of a surface to be coated 50 such that when the surface is coated the coating 60 contacts a portion of the sheets allowing the sheets to hydrate by absorbing water from the coating whist allowing the coating to solidify and dry.
Patent GB-720915-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the production of porous slabs and other bodies fromfibrous materials, particularly from peat
IPC: D21J1/00
Filed: 1953-04-13
Abstract: 720,915. Moulding fibrous pulp. SEYDLITZ, W. VON. April 13, 1953, No. 10039/53. Class 87 (2) A porous slab is made from wet peat or other wet fibrous material 3 by placing the material on a perforated press head 1, having a retaining rim IA raising the press head from the Fig. 1 position to the Fig. 2 position, in which latter position there is a free space 11 between the material and a perforated upper press head 7, and passing hot or cold gas under pressure from inlets 12, 13 through the material, whereby the water is expelled from the material and drains off through gauze 17, press head 1 and drain 18. The gas under pressure whirls the fibres upwardly against the perforated plate or wire gauze 16 on the upper press head, and the material fills the space 11, whereby a porous structure is obtained. The degree of porosity may be adjusted by adjusting the height of the space 11, and this height may be varied by varying the height to which the lower press head is allowed to rise. The lower press head is raised by ascent of a table 2 which is raised by hydraulic means 2a and the head carries a sealing frame 9 which enters a groove 8 in the upper press head to limit the ascent of head 1. The frame 9 is supported by a frame 10 which may be vertically adjustable or may be replaced by other frames of different height. The lower head 1 has wheels 4 which run on rails 5 having notches 6 to position the head. During and after charging of head 1 the head may be vibrated to accelerate drainage of water. In modifications: (1) The pressure gas may be introduced through table 2 instead of through head 7; (2) head 7 may be vertically movable instead of or as well as table 2.