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Patent GB-2400565-A (GB)
Title: Nasal drug delivery device for delivering active material to the turbinate region of the nose
Inventor: DICKENS COLIN
IPC: A61M15/00
Filed: 2003-04-17
Abstract: A method for delivering an active material <B>37</B> such as a drug aerosol to the turbinate regions <B>4</B>, <B>6, 8</B> of the nose comprises administering to a nostril the active material <B>37</B> in the form of particles having an aerodynamic diameter below about 12m together with a volume of gas. The volume of gas exceeds the volume of the nasal vestibule <B>2</B> but does not substantially exceed the combined volume of the nasal vestibule <B>2</B> and the turbinate region <B>4, 6, 8.</B> The device substantially prevents further gas flow through the nostril for a predetermined amount of time. The volume of gas may be in the region of 1-30ml and the length of time 0.5 to 30 seconds. Also disclosed is a device for delivering active material <B>37</B> to the nasal turbinate region <B>4, 6, 8</B> comprising a nozzle <B>6</B> forming a gas tight seal with the nostril, a housing <B>1</B>, delivery means and means for indicating when either a predetermined time period has passed or a predetermined volume has passed through the nozzle <B>6.</B>
Patent GB-2401980-A (GB)
Title: Vending machine with a stand-by power-saving mode
Inventor: CHIEN TIEN-YUAN
IPC: G07F7/04
Filed: 2003-04-23
Abstract: In a vending machine which has a bill acceptor for accepting banknotes, the bill acceptor is disconnected from the power supply, along with other main units of the vending machine, until a triggering signal is received indicating the presence of a note in the acceptor inlet. The trigger comprises an optical sensor, light from a pulse-driven LED being blocked to cause a circuit to be energised to end the power-saving stand-by mode.
Patent GB-2405281-A (GB)
Title: Format conversion using colourimetric components
Inventor: SCHILLER RICHARD
IPC: H04N17/00
Filed: 2003-08-19
Abstract: A format conversion device and method for monitoring an image signal in a first, preferably high definition spatial/temporal sampling format on a monitoring device operating on a second, preferably standard definition spatial/temporal sampling format. The signal is converted to colorimetric components from which an output is derived such that artefacts in the colour image signal are emphasised. Preferably the monitored output is derived from a primary colour component, preferably the blue component. Alternatively a colour difference component may be used to derive the monitored output.
Patent GB-2387655-A (GB)
Title: Making of a solution
Inventor: HASWELL STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: B01F1/00
Filed: 1999-06-21
Abstract: A method of preparing a working solution of a substance at a desired concentration in a chemical device comprises providing a substance in an undissolved soluble form in a chemical device and contacting the substance with a first solvent for the substance in the device so that a part of the substance dissolves in the first solvent to form a first working solution and a remaining part of the substance remains in said undissolved soluble form. The contact between the substance and the first solvent is controlled so that the concentration of the substance in the first working solution is dependent on said control. The first working solution and the remaining part of the substance are subsequently separated. The remaining part of the substance is then contacted with a second solvent for the substance and the contact between the remaining part of the substance and the second solvent is controlled so as to produce a second working solution of the substance in the second solvent at a concentration dependent on said control of the contact between the remaining part of the substance and the second solvent. The contact between the substance and the first solvent and the contact between the remaining part of the substance and the second solvent both occur in a space that is sufficiently small so that solvation of the substance is diffusion controlled.
Patent GB-2407837-A (GB)
Title: Traffic control barrier
Inventor: BOWERMAN HUGH G
IPC: E01F15/08
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: The traffic control barrier, primarily for use as a barrier which can be readily transported and manoeuvred, comprises at least two side-by-side elongate solid blocks 1 whose sides are detachably connected together by one or more metallic connectors, the longitudinal axis of the or each connector extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of each block. The blocks, in plan view, are preferably generally elliptical or rectangular. Pads of compressible material are preferably positioned below each block at or adjacent the block ends, and additional pads may be located between the ends. The underside of each block and/or pad may include ridges or grooves. The blocks are preferably formed wholly or predominantly from a cementitious material. The sides of the block may be housed in a metallic casing and one or more metal rods may be welded to the opposed internal surfaces of the metallic casing so that they extend across the width of the casing in a direction normal to the longitudinal axis of the casing. The rods are preferably welded using friction welding technique. Also claimed is a method of producing a dismountable traffic control barrier.
Patent GB-2408042-A (GB)
Title: Tamper evident cap with colour change indicator
Inventor: UPPAL GURDAWER
IPC: B65D51/24
Filed: 2003-11-13
Abstract: A top which is placed onto a bottle, which has a indicator positioned in the centre. This indicator will change colour to allow the public to identify whether the drink Is consumable or not. When the bottle/ carton is turned upside down the contents touch the inside of the indicator, which in turn will show the consumer on the outside of the top if the contents are drinkable or spoilt.
Patent GB-2408994-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable stand off bracket
Inventor: UTTRIDGE YING
IPC: E04F10/06
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: An adjustable stand off bracket for mounting support brackets such as awning supports to a wall accommodates guttering overhang. The bracket comprises a mainframe having a first elongate box section <B>1</B> and a second elongate box section <B>3</B> attached end to end at right angles to each other and an extension frame comprising a first elongate box section <B>8</B> and a second elongate box section <B>11</B> attached end to end at right angles to each other. The first section <B>8</B> of the extension frame is fitted within the second section <B>3</B> of the main frame and the two parts are telescopically slidable. In use the first section <B>1</B> of the main frame is mounted vertically on a wall with the second section <B>3</B> of the main frame and the first section <B>8</B> of the extension frame extending perpendicular to the wall and the second section <B>11</B> of the extension frame extending vertically parallel to and spaced from the wall. The distance of the second section <B>11</B> of the extension frame from the wall can be varied by sliding the first section <B>8</B> of the extension frame axially within the second section <B>3</B> of the main frame.
Patent GB-2401186-A (GB)
Title: Low resonance NMR spectroscopy: determining the fat content
Inventor: GUTHAUSEN GISELA
IPC: G01N24/08
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A description is given of a method for determining the content of a first component of a sample, which first component provides a first NMR signal and has a first self-diffusion coefficient D1, the sample additionally containing at least one further component which provides a further NMR signal and has a larger self-diffusion coefficient D2, in particular for determining the fat content of a hydrous sample, with the aid of a low-resolution nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) pulse spectrometer, the sample being excited by a radio-frequency (RF) excitation pulse and being exposed to a magnetic gradient field and to a sequence of further refocusing RF pulses for generating spin echo signals, the spin echo signals being detected and their amplitude values being determined, from which a value for the content of the first component of the sample is determined. The magnetic gradient field is not switched off during the sequence of further refocusing RF pulses.
Patent GB-2414646-A (GB)
Title: Optimal quantiser for an audio signal
Inventor: CRAVEN PETER G
IPC: H04S1/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A method for estimating the level of intrinsic noise in an audio signal comprises analysing the audio signal into time-varying spectral components and estimating the intrinsic noise in the audio signal in a frequency band in dependence on the time distribution of the spectral power level in the frequency band. The estimation may be computed from the temporal incidence within a given frequency band of power levels lying within a predetermined power range. Also provided is a method for quantising an audio signal, in which quantisation noise is shaped differently at audible and ultrasonic frequencies. The quantisation may be performed in dependence on the estimated intrinsic noise.
Patent GB-2413288-A (GB)
Title: Training apparatus with variable weight
Inventor: WILKINS RICHARD
IPC: A63B21/072
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A training apparatus, such as a barbell or dumbbell, for which the weight of the training apparatus can be varied by adding or removing weighted inserts 40 from a plurality of apertures (70 see Figure 2) in a weight carrier 30 of the apparatus. The weighted inserts 40 may be secured within the apertures using a resilient band 50 received within a peripheral groove 34 on the carrier 30. Each of the apertures carries an opening (72) which is aligned with the peripheral groove 34 such that the resilient band 50, in use, partially protrudes across the apertures to engage the weighted inserts 40.
Patent GB-2397130-A (GB)
Title: Global classification of sonic logs
Inventor: VALERO HENRI-PIERRE
IPC: G01V1/48
Filed: 2002-11-04
Abstract: A method of determining the sonic slowness of a formation traversed by a borehole comprising generating tracks from sonic waveform peaks received at a plurality of depths wherein the peaks that are not classified prior to tracking is set forth. A method for generating a slowness versus depth log is generated for waveform arrivals by classifying long tracks, classifying small tracks; classifying tracks that overlap; filling in gaps; and creating a final log is disclosed. In further improvements, non-classified tracks and interpolation are used to fill in gaps.
Patent GB-2397451-A (GB)
Title: Group delay precompensator
Inventor: SUN YANLING
IPC: H03F3/24
Filed: 2002-08-16
Abstract: The present invention provides, for use in a radio frequency (RF) transmitter that employs a power amplifier to transmit broadband signals, the power amplifier introducing amplitude and phase distortion, a group delay precompensator circuit. In one embodiment, the group delay precompensator circuit includes: (1) a Cartesian feedback loop coupled between an output of the power amplifier and an input of the RF transmitter; and (2) a group delay compensation block, located in the Cartesian feedback loop, that introduces an opposing phase characteristic into the Cartesian feedback loop and thereby precompensates for the phase distortion. A method of precompensating a group delay and an RF transmitter incorporating the precompensator or the method are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2399631-A (GB)
Title: Generalized text localization in images
Inventor: LIENHART RAINER W
IPC: G06V30/10
Filed: 2001-02-23
Abstract: The invention includes a method for locating text in digital images. The method includes scaling a digital image into images of multiple resolutions and classifying whether pixels in the multiple resolutions are part of a text region. The method also includes integrating scales to create a scale integration saliency map and using the saliency map to create initial text bounding boxes through expanding the boxes from rectangles of pixels including at least one pixel to include groups of at least one pixel adjacent to the rectangles, wherein the groups have a particular relationship to a first threshold. The initial text bounding boxes are consolidated.
Patent GB-2404532-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for displaying scaled, precise maps on personal navigational aids
Inventor: ODAMURA SATOSHI
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: The invention provides for a system and method in which the global position of a mobile terminal is estimated from GPS (global positioning system) signals transmitted from a number of GPS satellites and received by the mobile terminal. The degree of precision of the estimated global position is determined and the size, or scale of an area to be displayed is determined according to the degree of precision, and a map of the area of the determined size is generated according to the global position of the mobile terminal, and displayed on the mobile terminal. In a preferred embodiment, a number of GPS satellites whose transmissions are higher than a predetermined SNR may be selected from which to receive signals.
Patent GB-2408353-A (GB)
Title: Start-up control of internal combustion engines
Inventor: UPLAP RAHU R
IPC: F02M/
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: An electric power generation system (20) is disclosed, which includes an electric power generator (22) driven by a four-cycle internal combustion engine (30). The engine (30) includes a plurality of reciprocating cylinders (C1-C6) each rotatably coupled to a crankshaft (34), which drives the electric power generator (22). A controller (90) is included that is operable to control fueling to start the engine (30) as a function of engine temperature and determine initial engine start-up as a function of rotational engine speed. This controller (90) regulates engine acceleration until a target engine speed is reached from initial start-up. Once this target speed is reached, the controller (90) provides a speed governor function.
Patent GB-2410780-A (GB)
Title: Expanding pipe stopper
Inventor: FLANAGAN MICHAEL ERIC
IPC: F16L55/132
Filed: 2005-02-04
Abstract: An expanding pipe stopper comprising a pair of coaxial plates (102, 103, fig.20) with an outwardly expandable flexible seal (104, fig. 20) between them, and a positioning mechanism (109, fig. 1) which maintains the plates in a first position where the seal is radially unexpanded, and a second position where the seal is expanded. The positioning mechanism has a mechanism for moving the plates between the first and second positions, the mechanism comprising an actuating member (108, fig.1) connected to a handle 1603 by a hinging mechanism (1702, fig.17a). The handle may be telescopically foldable, and the hinge may be prevented from opening past a predetermined angle so that the seal can be lowered below ground level and positioned in a pipe using the handle. Preferably, the actuating member comprises a cam member (111, fig. 1). Also claimed is a remote installation device for an expanding pipe stopper.
Patent GB-2424546-A (GB)
Title: Scheduling transfer of data content to a mobile telephone
Inventor: RICHARDSON KATHRYN
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A remote server communicates content to a mobile telephone at scheduled intervals over a mobile telecommunications network. A program on the mobile telephone initiates communication with the remote server and handles downloading of any new content to be delivered. The program downloads content to replace or supplement existing content on the mobile telephone. The content, once rendered by the program, defines an output of the mobile telephone, such as a screen display. The content of a mobile telephone is thus defined by a network operator and can be regularly updated and adapted depending on location or other circumstances. The content is preferably in XML format and is encrypted for transfer. The content may have a topic identifier to allow the program to identify if a corresponding topic is already stored on the mobile phone and update it.
Patent GB-2413317-A (GB)
Title: Tamper-evident lid assembly
Inventor: MARSHALL NEIL R
IPC: B65D43/06
Filed: 2002-09-12
Abstract: A lid assembly comprising a lid portion and a frame portion, one said portion being adapted to receive the other portion to seal a container fitted with the lid assembly wherein the receiving portion has tamper-evident means connected thereto as a frangible bridge while the other portion has a hinged tab and wherein, in the untampered state, the frangible bridge is intact and prevents rotation of the hinged tab while, on breaking the frangible bridge, the hinged tab is able to rotate about its hinge, allowing opening of the lid. The outer wall of the frame is provided with a plurality of spaced apart, inwardly directed retention lugs (16') which clip onto the container rim and prevent the frame from being removed from the container (12') while the ridge of the frame is provided with retention tines (17') which are disposed about the frame in register with hemispherical pips (19') on the rim of the container. The lugs, tines and pips are designed to remove slack between the lid assembly and the container thereby making the fit very firm and the lid assembly more difficult to remove from the container.
Patent GB-2429950-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the reproduction of a document
Inventor: COWBURN RUSSELL PAUL
IPC: G06V10/42
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A system (Figure 13) for controlling reproduction of a document has a signature determination unit operable to determine a signature from a document based upon an intrinsic characteristic of the document, and a comparison unit to compare the determined signature with a stored signature. The system also has a reproduction apparatus such as a photocopier operable to create a reproduction of the document in dependence upon a comparison result from the comparison unit. The stored signature may be in a database. Alternatively, the entitlement token may be labelled with a label derived from the signature. The signature may be derived by scanning the surface of the paper (figure 7A).
Patent GB-2430063-A (GB)
Title: Hull mounted antenna for emergency alert from capsized marine vessel
Inventor: CLARK CECIL
IPC: B63C9/00
Filed: 2005-09-09
Abstract: A system for transmitting an emergency alert message from a capsized marine vessel to rescuers comprises an antenna 40 fixed to the vessel 10 in a position and orientation so that it can transmit when the vessel is in a capsized orientation (see fig. 3 also). Preferably the antenna 40 is fixed internally or externally (fig 4a-4d) to the hull of the vessel 10 and is uppermost when the vessel is capsized and the primary antenna 15 is underwater. The system can communicate via satellite 20 to a land station 30,35 and receive messages back. The alert message may contain the position of the vessel (fig 5). The system may include alert siren and lights on the vessel (fig 5).
Patent GB-2421521-A (GB)
Title: Tie for linking filled sandbags and the like
Inventor: THOMSON IAN ROBERT
IPC: E02B3/12
Filed: 2005-10-03
Abstract: A tie 2 formed as an injection moulding is placed between sandbags 1 to hold them together; it has two rigid triangular end plates 4 and 5 linked by a flexible arm 11, the end plates having barbed spikes 6 which easily penetrate the material of the sandbags but are difficult to pull out. The flexibility of arm 11 accommodates irregularities of the sandbags 1; the ties are also provided with slots 14 and lugs 15 which allow two ties to be connected using barbed spikes 6 passing into the slots 14 to be retained by the lugs 15 so that the elongate tie can be used with oversize bags. Similar slots 12 in arm 11 allow ties to be joined orthogonally.
Patent GB-2422528-A (GB)
Title: Adhesive bra
Inventor: CHEN PAI CHIEN
IPC: A41C3/10
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: An adhesive bra (3, 4) as well as an improved bra cup (30, 40, 50) for receiving and supporting the breast is provided. The adhesive bra (3, 4) includes a pair of bra cups (30, 40, 50) and each of the bra cups (30, 40, 50) includes a surface facing towards one of the breasts and having an indentation (36, 46, 56) corresponding to an area of the nipple and includes an adhesive layer (33b, 43b, 531) on the surface. In comparison with the conventional ones, the provided adhesive bra (3, 4) fits the breast much more and allows women tocreate an additional breast push-up enhancement.
Patent GB-2421213-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacture of reinforced concrete articles
Inventor: GREEN PETER WILLIAM
IPC: B28B7/38
Filed: 2005-12-16
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a reinforced concrete article i.e. cladding for buildings comprises the steps of applying a coating of a concrete surface retardant to the surface of a mould, filling the mould with a reinforced cementitious composition, allowing the composition to cure to form the article and removing the article from the mould. The reinforcement may be glass fibre and an optional mould release agent may be used wherein the retarder and release agent are applied by spraying or brushing.
Patent GB-2433794-A (GB)
Title: Interrupt controller with a plurality of programmable registers storing the priority values of the interrupt signals
Inventor: KERSHAW DANIEL
IPC: G06F21/52
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: An interrupt controller 2 is provided with priority registers 6 storing priority values P0-P9 used to determine prioritisation between received interrupt signals I0 - I9. A priority value accessing circuit 10 provides multiple mappings to the priority values stored in dependence upon the priority value managers 16, 18, seeking to make an access. In this way, a first priority value manager 18, such as a secure operating system, can be given exclusive access to the highest priority values whilst a second priority value manager 16, such as a non-secure operating system, can be given access to a range of priority values as stored which are of a lower priority and yet as written or read by the non-secure operating system appear to the non-secure operating system to have a different, eg higher, priority level. The priority manger of the secure operating system may be able to set the mapping of the priority values as stored as first mapping exclusive values that cannot be set by the second non-secure priority manager. The non-secure priority manger may be able to set the priority values of the second mapping to values that are exclusive of the first mapping or to a non-exclusive set.
Patent GB-2427230-A (GB)
Title: Method for increasing the production of hydrocarbon liquids and gases
Inventor: MORROW NORMAN R
IPC: E21B43/32
Filed: 2005-03-24
Abstract: A method for reducing or eliminating water block around a well bore of a well bore region in a reservoir is provided. The method comprises removing the water from around the well bore, injecting crude oil around the well bore, and injecting precipitants causing surface precipitation of asphaltenes thereby altering formation wettability in the well bore and decreasing capillary forces of retention for water and/or gas condensates and increasing the flow of hydrocarbon fluids from the reservoir.