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Patent GB-2412202-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating answers to questions sent from a mobile phone
Inventor: MYERS NICHOLAS SIMON
IPC: H04W4/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: A user sends a question, phrased in a natural language, from a mobile telephone, the question is processed by a first computer, sends the question and preferably a list of potential solutions it finds to a human researcher, or possibly answers the question directly sending a text message to the user. If the human researcher is sent the question and a list of answers then they select an answer from the list or formulate a new answer utilising on-line resources, and the new answer is added to the database of answers, and a SMS message containing the answer is sent to the user. The text message is sent using a premium rate text service and the question is not restricted by category type.
Patent GB-2411356-A (GB)
Title: Compositions and method for treating affective, painful or allergic disorders
Inventor: BERNSTEIN JOEL EDWARD
IPC: A61K31/55
Filed: 2003-11-14
Abstract: Therapeutic compositions of doxepin and having a preponderance of the cis doxepin isomer over the trans doxepin isomer provide therapeutic effects for affective, painful, or allergic disorders without the sedative effects commonly experienced with compositions having a preponderance of the trans doxepin isomer.
Patent GB-2412923-A (GB)
Title: Mixed-phase compressive tantalum thin films and method for forming same
Inventor: FARTASH ARJANG
IPC: C23C14/18
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: The invention includes a method (200) of forming mixed-phase compressive tantalum thin films (112) using nitrogen residual gas. The method (200) of the present invention may include selecting (204) a pressure of nitrogen residual gas during plasma sputtering corresponding to a predefined ratio of beta-to alpha-tantalum. The method (200) may be performed at substrate temperatures less than 300 {C. Mixed-phase compressive tantalum thin films (112) and fluid ejection devices (100) are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2430073-A (GB)
Title: Analysis and transcription of music
Inventor: WEST KRIS
IPC: G10L25/51
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: A method of transcribing music 121 produces a transcript 113 which comprises a sequence of symbols that represents the music 121. Data representing sound events (201a-e) is received and a model 112 is accessed to associate the sound events (201a-e) with appropriate transcription symbols. The model 112 comprises transcription symbols and also decision criteria that are used to determine which transcription symbol is appropriate for a particular sound event (210a-e). The model 112 may associate each of the sound events (201a-e) in the music 121 with; a leaf node (504a-h) of a classification tree (500), patterns of activated nodes in a neural net (900), or cluster centres of a cluster model.
Patent GB-2421676-A (GB)
Title: Portioning apparatus and method
Inventor: FAIRES DAVID
IPC: B26D7/06
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: Portioning system (10) includes a conveyor (12) for conveying work products (14) past a scanner (16). A data processor (22) receives the scanning data and generates a thickness and/or volume distribution of the work product. The processor is programmed to determine in advance how the work product may be portioned into a plurality of desired end products, and more specifically how one or more of the end products may be cut and then subsequently sliced without having to re-scan the cut portion. The processor controls a cutting device (18) for portioning the work product under the cutting strategy determined by the processor, and also controls a slicing device (20) for subsequently slicing one or more of the cut portions to achieve a desired thickness per the determined cutting strategy.
Patent GB-2421452-A (GB)
Title: An adapter for a sample vessel in a centrifuge
Inventor: EIGEMEIER FRANK
IPC: B04B7/08
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: An adapter (10) for receiving a sample vessel for use in a laboratory centrifuge consist of a closed end, an open end, and a closure device (20) which seals off the opened end. Preferably the closed end and the open end have substantially the same diameter. Preferably the closure device (20) comprises a handle (30), a flange (40), a fixing ring (50), a sealing ring (60), and a base-member holding means (70). Preferably the sealing real (60) is an O-ring. The adapter (10) may be manufactured from a carbon-fibre composite material. A method of sealing the adapter (10) is also disclosed which consists of the steps of setting the sealing ring (60) on the base-member holding means (70), setting the fixing ring (50) on the sealing ring (60), introducing a flange onto the base member (70), as a result of which the sealing ring (60) and the fixing ring (50) are inserted between them, connecting the handle (30) to the base-member holding means (70), and introducing the closure device (20) into an opened end of the adapter (10). As the centrifuge spins the fixing ring (50) is forced down upon the sealing ring (60), improving the effectiveness of the seal.
Patent GB-2433878-A (GB)
Title: Magnetically coupled door handle cleaning device
Inventor: FREEMAN BARRY JAMES
IPC: A61L2/00
Filed: 2006-01-07
Abstract: A mechanism for moving a handle cleaning device remotely along a handle wherein the handle is fashioned as a hollow tube inside which is placed a magnetic bobbin D which has the same profile as the inside of the tube and is able to move freely inside it. The bobbin is then moved along the inside of the handle by pneumatic means and the handle cleaning device H made of or containing some suitable material that can be magnetically attracted to the bobbin inside the handle is fastened around the outer circumference of the handle. As the bobbin moves along the handle tube the cleaning device is therefore magnetically coupled to it and is moved along the outer surface of the handle thereby effecting the cleaning process remotely.
Patent GB-2434207-A (GB)
Title: Water and energy cost monitor for domestic appliances
Inventor: MARCHANT DAVID JOHN
IPC: G01F15/06
Filed: 2006-01-12
Abstract: A water and energy cost monitor that can measure in real time, the actual running cost of, say a domestic shower, or mixer tap or just a hot water tap in cost per unit time. Variations in flow rate and temperature can thus be changed with direct visual output to the user as to their efficacy, whilst giving the user the best settings for comfort and economy. Temperature sensors 4, 5 and 6 measure inlet hot, cold and mixed water respectively whilst the flow rate sensor 7 measures the mixed water flow rate. A display 13, whether in a remote unit 12 or built into the appliance (figure 2,13) shows the output being monitored. The display shows in real time combined energy and water consumption costs in units of cost/time within a domestic appliance environment.
Patent GB-2435276-A (GB)
Title: Tunnelling system
Inventor: DOHERTY JOHN PHILLIP
IPC: E21D9/13
Filed: 2006-02-21
Abstract: A tunnelling system (10) including a tunnelling device (12) comprises, a hollow body (18) having a longitudinal axis and a cutter blade (22) mounted to a forward end of the body (18) and rotatable about said axis, a traction tube (36) extending from the forward end of the tunnelling device (12), an extraction unit (14) operable to pull and rotate the traction tube (36) to advance the tunnelling device (12), and a vacuum source (16) connected operable to remove material excavated by the tunnelling device (12).
Patent GB-2440367-A (GB)
Title: Electroluminescent device
Inventor: KATHIRGAMANATHAN POOPATHY
IPC: H05B33/14
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: An OLED with an electron donor layer comprising a doped metal quinolate in which the metal is a transition metal in the four or five valent state.
Patent GB-2427846-A (GB)
Title: Method of connecting metal material
Inventor: FUJII HIDETOSHI
IPC: B23K103/08
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: A method of connecting metal materials to each other, wherein a pin fitted to the tip of a metal bar-like rotating tool (10) is inserted between the end part of a metal member (1) and the end part of a metal member (1'), and moved, while rotating, along the longitudinal direction of these end parts. By this, frictional host heat is generated between the metal members (1) and (1') and the rotating tool (10), and the metal member (1) is connected to the metal member (1'). The rotating tool (10) is formed of a wide shoulder (12) and a thin pin (11) formed at the tip thereof and inserted between the end parts of the metal members. The pin (11) is a right circular cylindrical pin. The side face of the pin (11) is formed in a smooth curved surface, and a thread groove is not formed therein.
Patent GB-2444034-A (GB)
Title: Feminine muscle exercise device
Inventor: MATCHILSKAIA OLGA
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2006-11-21
Abstract: A vaginal muscle exercise kit comprises a set of vaginal exercise tubes 10 of different sizes to fit different users, an air pump 41, a pressure gauge 40 and a connector 16, 21. In another aspect, a more comfortable and accommodating vaginal muscle exercise device is described comprising a vaginal muscle exercise tube 10 having a central tube 11, an inner layer 12 surrounding the central tube, and an outer layer 13 surrounding the inner layer. A method of use of the device in post-natal therapy is also described.
Patent GB-2433996-A (GB)
Title: False colour image display of three component seismic data
Inventor: LAAKE ANDREAS WOLFGANG
IPC: G01V1/34
Filed: 2006-12-21
Abstract: A shot gather of seismic traces is sorted 220 into component shot gathers (e.g. X, Y and Z components), and each component shot gather is represented 230 as a subimage. The subimages may be a red, green and blue, or cyan, magenta and yellow. The subimages are merged 240 to create a false color image (e.g. JPEG, TIFF) which may be used to interpret 245 the shot gather on the basis of the hue and saturation of the false colour image. The method may also be applied to a stack of seismic data, stacks of PP, PS radial and PS transverse seismic data being represented as three subimages which are merged to form a false colour image. Noise in the shot gather may be identified 250 based on hue and saturation, and a filter may be created 260 based on the noise. The method enables structural and stratigraphic interpretation of a reservoir.
Patent GB-2436990-A (GB)
Title: Amperometric sensor and method for the detection of gaseous analytes comprising a working electrode comprising edge plane pyrolytic graphite
Inventor: COMPTON RICHARD GUY
IPC: G01N27/49
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: An electrochemical sensor and method of detecting gaseous analytes are provided, which involve the use of a work-ing electrode comprising edge plane pyrolytic graphite.
Patent GB-2441451-A (GB)
Title: Firewall arrangement for database server system
Inventor: LEDINGHAM ROBERT
IPC: G06F21/00
Filed: 2003-10-22
Abstract: A database system for moving and storing data outside of a secure operational domain, a gateway server for moving data from a secure domain to a less secure domain in a non-intrusive manner; and a firewall placed between the gateway server and the secure operational domain are disclosed. The gateway server includes a data storage module and a module for transferring operational data from the secure operational domain. The firewall is configured to allow only specific machines to communicate with the gateway server through the firewall and to allow only the gateway server to communicate with specific machines through the firewall.
Patent GB-2445100-A (GB)
Title: Liquid crystal display device with photosensor and method of fabricating the same
Inventor: LEE KYUNG EON
IPC: G02F1/1368
Filed: 2007-12-18
Abstract: A liquid crystal display device comprises a liquid crystal panel including first and second substrates bonded to each other with a liquid crystal layer positioned therebetween, and a photosensor, formed on the second substrate, for sensing an external light from the surroundings, wherein the photosensor includes a semiconductor layer formed on the second substrate 300 and provided with an n-type ion implanted region 316b, unimplanted region 319 and lightly doped region 318b; an insulation film 306, formed on the second substrate, covering the semiconductor layer; a passivation film 320 covering the insulation film; first contact holes 322a passing through the insulation film and the passivation film, to expose source and drain regions of the semiconductor layer; source and drain electrodes 324 connected with the source and drain regions of the semiconductor layer through the first contact holes; an ion implanting prevention film (308c, figure 6A) formed on the insulation film and overlapped with the unimplanted region to mask it during an ion-implantation process; and a second contact hole 322b passing through the passivation film and the ion implanting prevention film above the implanted region, so as to provide ambient light to the ion unimplanted region.
Patent GB-2456019-A (GB)
Title: Loading dynamic link libraries in response to an event
Inventor: ROE JOHN
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2007-12-31
Abstract: An application has a soft dependency on a dynamic link library (DLL). That is, the application only requires the functionality of the DLL under certain circumstances. When an event occurs which indicates that the functionality of the DLL is required, the DLL is loaded from mass storage memory to execute in place memory. The association between the event and the need for the DLL may be defined at compile time or learned at run time. The event may be a transceiver event, a message, a user interface event or a clock event. The event may occur in a different application program.
Patent GB-2457227-A (GB)
Title: USB storage device for carrying emergency medical information
Inventor: CAMPION PHILIP LEWIS ALEXANDER
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2008-01-19
Abstract: The device comprises a USB connector, facilities for uploading and downloading data, a storage facility and an attachment point for a lanyard. The device is preferably plug and play (PNP) compatible. Preferably, the USB connector is securely housed within the device and can be extended to an operable position. The storage facility is preferably rewritable memory and may be non-volatile or flash memory. The device may be made of high tensile material and preferably has high kinetic shock resistance. Symbols for emergency assistance or ICE may be printed on the device. In a specific embodiment, the data stored on the device may be medical information for use by emergency personnel in the event of an accident. The device is intended to be carried by cyclists, motorcyclist or participants in dangerous sports.
Patent GB-2443140-A (GB)
Title: Color stabilization of aromachemicals
Inventor: TURIN LUCA
IPC: C11D3/50
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: The use of at least one water-soluble sulfiting agent to reduce or prevent the discoloration of an aromachemical, odorant, flavorant or perfume component susceptible to discoloration.
Patent GB-2448037-A (GB)
Title: Portable road sign
Inventor: BIRCUMSHAW JAMES
IPC: E01F9/012
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: The portable road sign 1, primarily for temporary use, comprises at least one bracket 2 by which the sign may be secured to a traffic cone and a supporting base 7 which can be secured to the bottom of the sign. The base preferably includes a slot for receiving a portion of the sign in an interference fit. The bracket is preferably hinged to enable the sign to be flat packed for storage and transportation.
Patent GB-2445910-A (GB)
Title: Compact collimator lens form for large mode area and low numerical aperture fiber laser applications
Inventor: LIEBMAN LIONEL D
IPC: G01S7/481
Filed: 2006-10-18
Abstract: A lens form includes a length of optical fiber terminated on at least one end thereof; a negative optical element optically aligned with the terminated end of the optical fiber; and a positive optical element optically aligned with the negative optical element. The lens formed is used in a L A D A R system.
Patent GB-2460826-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable torque socket
Inventor: LIAO JYUN-WUN
IPC: B25B13/06
Filed: 2008-06-09
Abstract: The torque socket includes an inner socket 10 with an assembling groove 11 and an outer socket 50. One end 12 of the inner socket engages with a tool head and the other end receives a spring 40. An adjusting rod 131 is inserted into an adjusting hole 13 of the inner socket and abutted against a positioning ball 20 received in the groove. The spring is also abutted against the ball. A loading ball 1011 is received in through hole 101 radially defined in the inner socket. The loading ball is abutted against the positioning ball. The outer socket is formed with a receiving space 51 and an assembling end 52. Axially defined recesses 53 in the outer socket receive the loading ball. The inner socket is pivotally mounted in the outer socket with the loading ball being pushed by the positioning ball into one of the recesses to fix the inner and outer socket relative to each other. An alternative torque socket includes a protruding block in an assembling groove instead of an adjusting rod.
Patent GB-2462602-A (GB)
Title: Towing an offshore wind turbine in an inclined position
Inventor: NIELSEN FINN GUNNAR
IPC: B63B9/06
Filed: 2008-08-11
Abstract: A method of moving a floating wind turbine 1 relative to a body of water, the floating wind turbine having a buoyant body 4 and 5 with a nacelle 10 at the upper end thereof, comprises floating the floating wind turbine in the body of water, and towing the floating wind turbine whilst holding the buoyant body in an inclined position. During towing the nacelle is held clear of the water. As the wind turbine is held in an inclined position, it can be towed through regions of shallower water than if it were in a vertical position. The floating wind turbine may be held in an inclined position by means of a floating member 6 attached by a winch line 8 to the floating wind turbine.
Patent GB-2469678-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible steering column assembly
Inventor: BENTLEY JAMES PETER
IPC: B62D1/19
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: A collapsible steering column assembly is provided with means to absorb energy transmitted by the steering column upon collapse in the event of vehicle crash. This means includes a length of deformable wire 3 associated with mounting means of the steering column. The wire has arms which are caused to pass over at least one first curved surface 4 around which it can be drawn to deform the wire upon collapse of the steering column to absorb crash energy, whilst a second curved surface 6 is provided about which the wire can be caused to deform subsequent to the initial deformation about the first curved surface 4 thus providing a two stage level of energy absorption. The curved surfaces may be formed as pins. The mounting means may be a mounting bracket 2 whereby the mounting bracket 2 is configured to slide relative to a fixed bracket 1.
Patent GB-2470941-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of mass flow
Inventor: PUGH JOHN R
IPC: G01F1/68
Filed: 2009-06-11
Abstract: A system and method for measuring mass flow of a non-gaseous phase 4 of material such as a solid particulate are described. The material flows through a conduit of which a section 14 is heated or cooled. The heated section is thermally separated from an unheated section 15, 16 by thermally insulated gaskets 19. One temperature sensor 6 is provided upstream of this section and at least another temperature sensor 7, 8 is provided downstream of it. These temperature sensors are adapted to measure the temperature of material in the non-gaseous phase directly. The section is heated or cooled for a first period of time and then neither heated nor cooled for a second period. A third temperature sensor 10 is provided in good thermal contact with the heated or cooled section and provides its output to a system controller 11. The temperature of the solid material 4 is captured using direct but non-invasive measurement, specifically IR detectors.
Patent GB-2476226-A (GB)
Title: Optimisation of an authentication system using a genetic algorithm
Inventor: BUCHANAN JAMES DAVID RALPH
IPC: G06V10/70
Filed: 2009-11-10
Abstract: A method for implementing a system for authenticating an article, based upon a signature in the form of groups of data points collected when a surface structure of an article is subjected to coherent light and the light scattered by the surface structure is collected. The surface could be the paper or plastic used in a identity card or warranty document. The authentication system might include a scanner and a database of stored signatures. The method comprises: determining a set of parameters which influence the performance of the system; determining a definition of system performance; producing an initial population of parameter value sets; determining, for each parameter value set, a fitness value in terms of the system performance; identifying mating pairs of the population in accordance with the determined fitnesses; producing a new population by crossing the mating pairs; repeating the determining the process above until an end criterion is satisfied; and configuring the system in accordance with a selected parameter set from the final population. The parameters which influence the performance of the system might include filter parameters.
Patent GB-2467401-A (GB)
Title: A bait distributor
Inventor: PEMBERTON JOHN
IPC: A01K97/02
Filed: 2009-11-13
Abstract: A bait distributor for distributing fishing bait comprises a bait cup 2, a weight 6, an arcuate rail 8 and a float 3. When attached to the end of a fishing pole via a coupling (9, fig 1) which is freely mounted on the rail, the bait cup is arranged to rotate in response to a small linear force from the user. This is achieved through the application of a turning force to the bait cup by the weight, resulting in relative movement between the coupling and the rail. Once a sufficient degree of rotation has been achieved, bait is distributed through the mouth of the bait cup.
Patent GB-2465481-A (GB)
Title: Retaining device having at least one battery cell
Inventor: MATTHIAS WOLF
IPC: H01M50/209
Filed: 2009-11-18
Abstract: In the case of a device having at least one battery cell (110) that has an electrode assembly (112) arranged in an elastic cell covering (114), the battery cell (110) is provided with a means (120) having at least two retaining elements (210, 220, 230, 240) that are connected to one another, the battery cell (110) being held at assigned retaining points (282, 284, 292, 294) by the retaining elements (210, 220, 230, 240).
Patent GB-1175307-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Alcohols by Oxidation of Saturated Hydrocarbons.
Inventor: ALAGY JACOB
IPC: C07C29/52
Filed: 1968-03-01
Abstract: 1,175,307. Oxidation of hydrocarbons. INSTITUT FRANCAIS DU PETROLE DES CARBURANTS ET LUBRIFIANTS. 1 March, 1968 [1 March, 1967], No. 10174/68. Heading C2C. Saturated hydrocarbons are oxidized to the corresponding alcohols by contacting them in the liquid phase with a gas containing molecular oxygen in the presence of a boron compound and subsequently hydrolysing the reaction product, the reaction being carried out in the presence of 100-5000 parts by weight of sulphates of alkali or alkaline earth metals (expressed in SO 3 ) per million parts by weight of the boron compound. Suitable boron compounds are boric acid, boric anhydride and boric esters. The preferred oxidation temperature is in the range 130-220 C. Examples are given of the oxidation of cyclohexane to a mixture of cyclohexanol and cyclohexanone.