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Patent GB-2418497-A (GB)
Title: A timer device activable by identification tags
Inventor: TODD IAN MICHAEL
IPC: G08B21/18
Filed: 2004-09-22
Abstract: A timer device adapted to monitor time periods associated with foods and other substances which may have a finite time during which they are suitable for use, comprising a timer unit (8) capable of monitoring a plurality of time periods, each time period being associated with a tag identifiable by a unique code such as an alpha/numeric code. The tags are attachable to a product such as a lid of a food jar, and its identifiable code may be entered on a key pad (12) of the unit (8) such that the period during which the tag has been attached to the jar is monitored on the timer unit (8) and may be read at any time during the preselected period during which the product in the jar is usable. The device assists in ensuring safe use of products and reduces product wastage.
Patent GB-2418948-A (GB)
Title: Scour protection using fabric formwork to resemble rock armour protection
Inventor: MOUNTAIN ANDREW
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 2004-10-08
Abstract: The invention relates to a system of providing scour protection to structures, using grout, concrete or similar 5 filled fabric formwork bags (1, fig 1). The invention utilises fabric bags which are treated and shaped, possibly coloured and textured, to resemble and act hydraulically more like traditional rock armour scour protection, to increase the roughness of the concrete protection and improve the visual appearance of the concrete protection works. It aims to provide a more environmentally acceptable form of scour protection than traditional fabric formwork mattresses. The individual concrete blocks, formed by the bags, may have regular basal sections 2 to allow for complete and regular bed/bank coverage, improve the simplicity of the design and allow for "off the shelf" application. An internal diaphragm may also be included to allow for safer use, particularly within environmentally sensitive areas. Blocks may also be attached to one another using a variety of means to produce a coherent system of protection, or may be simply placed using butt joins. Internal stiffeners may be incorporated into the bagwork to improve the shape and regularity of the block bases.
Patent GB-2409209-A (GB)
Title: A braze alloy, down hole cutting tool and a method of manufacture of said tool
Inventor: KEMBAIYAN KUMAR T
IPC: B23K1/00
Filed: 2004-12-01
Abstract: A down hole cutting tool (figure 1, 10) and associated method of manufacture are described. The cutting tool (figure 1, 10) possesses a cutting element support structure 16 with at least one cavity 26, and a cutting element 20 disposed in said cavity 26. A braze alloy 28 is used to secure the cutting element 20 in the cavity 26. The braze alloy 28 is characterised in that it contains Ga, In, or Tl. An embodiment of the braze alloy comprises, in weight percent: 40-60 Ag, 10-40 Cu, 6-30 Zn, 2-10 Sn with at least one of 0.5-10 Ga, 0.5-10 Tl, 0.5-10 In; other elements may be present in trace amounts.
Patent GB-2421164-A (GB)
Title: Dissolvable PVA drawstring bait bag
Inventor: HUNT DAVID
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2004-12-20
Abstract: A drawstring bag for holding ground bait comprises a bag 2 made from polyvinyl acetate (PVA) and a draw cord 1. The bag is used to hold and cast dry ground bait 7, a fishing line 3 and a hook 5 into the water. Upon contact with water the bag dissolves releasing its contents. The bag is manufactured from a folded film of PVA which is heat sealed along two edges. The draw cord 1 is retained by a row of holes provided along the open edge [Figure 1], or in a seam formed by folding over the edge of the open end [Figure 2].
Patent GB-2409884-A (GB)
Title: Variable length connecting rod for variable compression ratio i.c. engine
Inventor: STYRON JOSHUA P
IPC: F02B75/04
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: A variable length connecting rod for a variable compression ratio internal combustion engine includes a large end 22 adapted for attachment to a crankshaft and a small end 32 adapted for attachment to a piston. The connecting rod comprises a primary link 38 extending from the small end 32 to a forked end 42 which is pivotally attached via pin 50 to the large end 22. An adjustable four-bar link system extends between and links the large end and the small end so as to permit the length of the connecting rod to be adjusted through the action of an adjustable toggle link 56,76 and an eccentric 92,94 which is driven by inertia forces acting upon the connecting rod. In figure 3, the four "bars" of the link system can be seen as extending between centre A of pivot post 46; centre B of eccentric 92, 94; centre C of eccentric housing bore 96, and centre D of pin 50. The toggle link 56,76 consists of a low-compression link 56 and a high-compression link 76. The large end 22 has two bores 102, 104 housing respective low and high compression locking pins and supplied with pressurised oil via passage (124, fig.12).
Patent GB-2423221-A (GB)
Title: Key delivery method involving double acknowledgement
Inventor: LEHTOVIRTA VESA
IPC: H04L9/08
Filed: 2005-02-14
Abstract: An encrypted service key, MSK, is sent from an access server, BM-SC, of a communications network to a user terminal, ME. The user terminal is preferably a mobile phone. The encrypted service is passed to a secure module of the user terminal, UICC (step 2). The secure module has access to a decryption key, MUK, for decrypting the encrypted service key. An acknowledgment of receipt of the service key is sent from the user terminal to the access server (step 3). The access server authenticates the acknowledgment and sends a return acknowledgment to the user terminal (steps 4 and 5). The secure module of the user terminal then authenticates the return acknowledgment before allowing the user terminal to use the service key. The service key may be used to decrypt a traffic key (steps 6 and 7), which can in turn be used to access broadcast or multicast data. Preferably, the user terminal is not charged for provision of the service key until the access server receives the acknowledgment from the user terminal. A shared symmetric key, MUK (agreed in step 1), may preferably be used to encrypt and decrypt the service key and to authenticate both acknowledgments.
Patent GB-2423883-A (GB)
Title: Mobile communication peripheral device in the form of an identity card
Inventor: WANG JONG-DING
IPC: H04M1/05
Filed: 2005-04-14
Abstract: A mobile telephone peripheral includes a main body 1000, a circuit board 200, an earphone 300 and a microphone 500. An identification card 2000 is disposed on a surface of the main body. The circuit board is disposed within the main body, and includes a Bluetooth (RTM) transceiver (202, fig 4) for receiving and emitting a wireless communication signals and a signal processing device (201, fig 4). The earphone 300 is coupled to the main body via a connecting wire for receiving a first audio signal from the user's mobile radiotelephone via the Bluetooth link. The microphone is coupled to the main body via the connecting wire for sending a second audio signal to the user's mobile telephone via the Bluetooth link.
Patent GB-2426791-A (GB)
Title: Combination extractor fan and light unit
Inventor: THOMPSON ADRIAN WILLIAM
IPC: F04D25/08
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A combined extractor fan and light unit 1, suitable for use in kitchens or bathrooms, includes a fan, a light fitting 20 and a single electrical connection to an external supply. In use, the single electrical connection supplies power from the external supply to both the fan and a lamp 21. The single electrical connection may supply power to a printed circuit board (see figure 2) which in turn supplies power to the fan and lamp 21. The printed circuit board may include a timer circuit, and an external switch may be provided for operation of the fan and lamp 21. The single electrical connection may be connected to a main body of the unit 1 via a cable 24, which may be capable of withstanding temperatures of 80{C and which may be supported on a cable run 32.
Patent GB-2412029-A (GB)
Title: Surface wave radar system including antenna array
Inventor: ABRAMOVICH YURI
IPC: H01Q21/00
Filed: 2002-11-11
Abstract: A surface wave radar system includes a two-dimensional receive antenna array 14 for generating receive signals and a data processing system. The array may include a one dimensional broadside array of vertically polarised doublets and an endfire array of vertically polarised antennas substantially perpendicular and adjacent to said broadside array. The array may have an L or T shape. The data may be processed to mitigate ionospheric clutter.
Patent GB-2427137-A (GB)
Title: Use of modafinil in appetite suppression
Inventor: SHINGDIA SUNITA KANJI
IPC: A61K31/165
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a modafinil compound for the manufacture of a medicament for appetite suppression, promoting weight loss or the treatment of obesity in a mammal, for example a human. Preferably, the modafinil compound is modafinil and is formulated as a tablet.
Patent GB-2428125-A (GB)
Title: Digital pen with speech input
Inventor: BARTOLOME EMILIANO
IPC: G10L13/04
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: Apparatus for annotating a document, the document being recorded on a substrate carrying a background pattern, local portions of the background pattern uniquely encoding respective document locations. The apparatus comprises: a reading device 70 arranged to read a local portion of the background pattern; and a voice input device 72 arranged to capture a spoken passage defining an annotation. In use, a user may point the reading device at the document location to be annotated and speak the annotation into the voice input device. The apparatus is for use with a data processing and storage device 78,82 arranged to process data from the reading device to decode the document location, and to store the annotation and data associating the document location with the annotation for future reference. The apparatus may comprise a printer 84 to print the background pattern on the substrate, which may be paper or card. The apparatus may comprise a speech synthesiser to reproduce text document as speech.
Patent GB-2417507-A (GB)
Title: Sand control screen assembly and treatment method using the s ame
Inventor: RICHARDS WILLIAM MARK
IPC: E21B43/26
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (200) positionable within a production interval of a wellbore that traverses a subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation comprises a base pipe (202) having openings (204) in a sidewall section thereof that allow fluid flow therethrough. A filter medium (210) is positioned about the exterior of at least a portion of the base pipe (202). The filter medium (210) selectively allows fluid flow therethrough but prevents the flow of particulate of a predetermined size therethrough. A seal member (218, 220, 222) is operably associated with the base pipe (202). The seal member (218, 220, 222) has a one-way valve configuration and a valve open configuration such that the seal member (218, 220,222) controls fluid flow through the openings (204) of the base pipe (202).
Patent GB-2433487-A (GB)
Title: Fast cooling beverage container
Inventor: GRIFFITHS DAVID
IPC: B65D6/00
Filed: 2005-12-24
Abstract: A beverage container 1 comprises a side wall 2 of a first material and a projection 11 extending into the container 1 from one end of the container. The projection 11 may be formed of a second material of higher thermal conductivity than the first. The projection 11 has an outer surface 16 that forms and open recess 17 in the end of the container. The projection 11 may be tapered. A cooling device arranged to be located in a recess, such as that defined by the projection 11, is also described. The projection 11 is said to allow the beverage container (beverage can) to cool down more quickly.
Patent GB-2432087-A (GB)
Title: Dividing headers into data bursts
Inventor: HOLE DAVID
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: Transmission data (16, 17) and header information is divided into four data bursts comprising two two-burst blocks (Fig. 2) such that the header information is interleaved across only the first bursts (8, 9) so that decoding attempts can be made before all bursts have arrived at a GSM/EDGE receiver (ie. after receiving a Minimum Burst Set, MBS). This speeds up the identification of the intended receiver, with header information and useful data segmented into earlier bursts and padding or redundant bits are sent in later bursts, with the uplink state flag (USF) interleaved as normal and decoded at the end of the fourth burst in order to allow backwards compatibility for old mobile devices. Using two bursts rather than four reduces latency by 10ms.
Patent GB-2434731-A (GB)
Title: Bird feed formed as individual agglomerates
Inventor: WHITTLES CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A wild bird food comprises agglomerates with an average size of less than 200 mm<3> said agglomerates containing particles, of cereal admixed with Soya or Soya extracts, wherein the bird food has a protein content in the range 31 to 45 % by weight. A method of manufacturing such wild bird food that includes the addition of fat to provide a degree of surface water resistance and to act as a binder during agglomeration, is also disclosed. The bird food may also comprise fish meal, while the cereal may be wheat, barley or maize. The water resistant surface coating may comprise beef tallow.
Patent GB-2421861-A (GB)
Title: Nonvolatile sequential machines
Inventor: ANDREI RADU
IPC: G11C14/00
Filed: 2004-09-08
Abstract: A nonvolatile sequential machine is described which includes a semiconductor controller operable to control operation of the nonvolatile sequential machine according to a state machine comprising a plurality of states. The nonvolatile sequential machine further includes a plurality of state registers operable to store the plurality of states. The state registers comprise nonvolatile random-access memory operation of which is based on giant magnetoresistance.
Patent GB-2425448-A (GB)
Title: Carburettor with electrically heated throttle valve disc
Inventor: BOLLONS BERNARD
IPC: F02D9/10
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A carburetor 10 has a throttle valve member in the form of a disc 22 rotatably mounted on a spindle 24 to control flow of an air/fuel mixture through a duct 14. The throttle disc 22, which may be of stainless steel, has a heating element, eg a thick film element 40, and a temperature sensor, eg a planar diode 42, deposited on at least one surface of the disc. The heating element 40 and temperature sensor 42 are connected, eg by wires running through the hollow throttle spindle 24, to a power supply/control circuit (44, fig.3) so that the temperature of the throttle disc 22 can be maintained above a predetermined temperature, eg to prevent carburetor icing in a single-engine aircraft. The power supply may be 24V pulsed DC. The control circuit 44 may be mounted co-axially and integrally with the throttle spindle. A second planar diode temperature sensor may be provided on the disc to monitor the first planar diode 42 and to provide indication of a malfunction to the pilot.
Patent GB-2427662-A (GB)
Title: Method and apprartus for drilling with a multiphase pump
Inventor: BUTLER BRYAN V
IPC: E21B21/08
Filed: 2004-06-17
Abstract: The present invention relates generally to an apparatus and method for removing hydrocarbons and other material from a wellbore. In one aspect, a sub-sea fluid pumping system is provided, comprising: a pair of substantially counter synchronous fluid pumps (300, 350) locatable adjacent a sub-sea wellbore (100 figure1) and in fluid communication with an annulus (130 figure1) therein; at least one fluid path (205) for communicating wellbore fluid between the annulus (130) and the fluid pumps (300, 350); and at least one power fluid line (225, 230) for providing power fluid to the fluid pumps (300, 350). Ports 370 provide a means of gas lock prevention.
Patent GB-2442065-A (GB)
Title: Barrier to prevent falling during wall construction
Inventor: GIBSON ROBERT ANTHONY
IPC: E04G21/32
Filed: 2006-09-21
Abstract: A barrier comprises a support extending upward from the outer wall face, a rest element which is longer than the wall width and extends from the support past the inner wall face sitting on the wall itself; and a clamp, attached to the rest element and securing the barrier against the inner face. Preferably, the support includes a mount which may be one or more brackets which may hold flat sided posts. The rest element may be a flat sided bar the thickness of the mortar or more preferably 10mm thick. The support may include one or more stabilisers which may be shorter than the rest element and extend parallel to the rest element. The support may have a telescopic, extendable lower portion which may be retained by a lock or stopper. The clamp is preferably adjustable along the rest element and may be locked in place. The clamp may abut the inner wall and a clearance gap from the top of the wall may be provided.
Patent GB-2430367-A (GB)
Title: Ion binding polymers and uses thereof
Inventor: CHARMOT DOMINIQUE
IPC: A61K47/30
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The present invention provides methods and compositions for the treatment of ion imbalances. In particular, the invention provides compositions comprising potassium binding polymers and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. Methods of use of the polymeric and pharmaceutical compositions for therapeutic and/or prophylactic benefits are disclosed herein. Examples of these methods include the treatment of hyperkalemia, such as hyperkalemia caused by renal failure and/or the use of hyperkalemia causing drugs.
Patent GB-2443867-A (GB)
Title: Timing source with packet size controller providing a distribution of packet sizes
Inventor: CROWLE MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: A timing source (6) is provided for sending timing information via a packet network (11). The source (6) comprises a clock (12) for generating the timing information and a packet forming section (14, 15) for forming a sequence of packets for transporting the timing information to a destination node (7). A time-stamping section (17) inserts into each packet of the sequence a transmission time derived from the clock (12) and acts as an output section for forwarding the packets to the network at the respective transmission times. In one mode, the packet forming section (14, 15) forms all of the packets of the sequence with the largest size which the packet network (11) is capable of transporting. In another mode, the packets of the sequence have a distribution of sizes which may be fixed or which may vary in response to traffic conditions. The distribution of packet sizes may be chosen from a set of possible distributions by the packet size controller (15). The system facilitates the interconnection of TDM data streams over a packet switched network such as an Ethernet, ATM or IP network (TDM emulation).
Patent GB-2435702-A (GB)
Title: A Book Manufacturing System
Inventor: MALONE JOHN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A book manufacturing system has an order server (30) for interfacing with customers to receive book orders, and for generating an electronic order including book manufacturing parameters and an address for at least one document of content for the book. A production server (32, 60) parses the book order to automatically generate a unique multi-component identifier for the book in which at least some identifier components specify book manufacturing stage instructions (eg laminate, drill, dye cut, bind, collate). It also writes the identifier to a production database (61) job ticket, and to each document for the book. The production server (32. figure 1b 60) generates document printing instructions according to the job ticket (figure 1b, 61), and transmits (figure 1b ,71) said instructions to selected digital printers. Each digital printer operates in response to instructions to print (73, 74) book pages or a cover in which at least one page includes the unique book identifier. Manufacturing stations perform a manufacturing stage downstream from printing. Each receives printed pages or a cover, reads the printed identifier, and transmits at least a component of the identifier to the production server. The production server transmits manufacturing stage instructions to manufacturing stations in response to receiving an identifier upload, and each manufacturing station operates (figure 1b, 76, 82, 111) in response to the received manufacturing stage instructions to perform the manufacturing stage and route the pages to a next manufacturing station. The book may be produced on CD or USB media.
Patent GB-2446881-A (GB)
Title: Fluid storage container
Inventor: RUBBERT MICHAEL PETER
IPC: E03B3/03
Filed: 2007-02-26
Abstract: A fluid storage container (10) comprises a first chamber (12) having an upper inlet, a second chamber (13) having an inlet in communication with the first chamber, and an outlet mechanism comprising a valve which operates to permit flow of fluid from the chamber under the most pressure. The first and second chambers suitably have separate outflow pipes that are connected to a shuttle valve which operates to permit the flow of fluid from the container under the highest pressure. Alternatively, the outlet mechanism includes an outflow pipe in the second chamber which is connected to a one-way valve that permits flow of fluid from the second chamber into the first chamber when the pressure in the first chamber is less than the pressure in the second chamber. Most suitably, the container is mounted in a housing and the chambers are separated by a dividing wall.
Patent GB-2434105-A (GB)
Title: Fibronectin-modified ECM tissue graft constructs and methods for preparation and use thereof
Inventor: JOHNSON CHAD E
IPC: A61K35/38
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: Described are modified submucosa and other extracellular matrix materials incorporating an amount of bound, exogenous fibronectin. Further described are such materials also having an amount of exogenous heparin bound to the exogenous fibronectin, and also potentially an amount of an exogenous bioactive material, such as a growth factor, bound to the exogenous heparin. Such materials may be used in methods for the treatment of wounds in patients.
Patent GB-2437422-A (GB)
Title: A drawer slide locating system
Inventor: WANG CHUN-CHIANG
IPC: A47B88/493
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: A drawer slide locating system includes an outer rail having a bracket 5b at its front end, an inner rail, and a bearing carrier 4b disposed between the inner rail and the outer rail. A locking piece 6b is provided at the front end of the bearing carrier, the locking piece having a higher front with a hooking portion 62b and a lower rear end having a protrusion 63b. A protruding portion 22b and a retaining surface 23b are provided on either the bracket or the outer rail so that the locking piece of the bearing carrier may be secured thereto when the inner rail is slid forwards.
Patent GB-2449500-A (GB)
Title: Mounting outdoor illumination means onto a post
Inventor: BARRY MICHAEL ALFRED
IPC: A47G7/04
Filed: 2007-05-25
Abstract: Mounting means (10) for mounting illumination means (12) to a support post comprises a first end (22) adapted to engage with the top of the support post, a second end (28) providing abutment means adapted for engaging the front of the support post, the illumination means being mounted to the first end, and support means (20) for holding the first and second ends in a spaced relationship.