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Patent GB-2417232-A (GB)
Title: Container for fluids
Inventor: PAGLIUCA MARCO BENITO
IPC: A45D34/04
Filed: 2004-07-01
Abstract: A bottle (100) having an internal base (108) which is shaped so as to cause fluid to flow to a predetermined portion of the interior, e.g. tapered or invented teardrop shape, and a push fit system (210, 212, 214, 300), which in a preferred embodiment is a bayonet coupling, to connect a lid part (104) to a reservoir part (102) of the bottle (100). Furthermore, an adaptor for a container is provided, the adaptor having a threaded portion for attachment to a screw thread of the container and a push fit coupling between the lid and the adaptor. Additionally, a method of forming a container with a push fit coupling between the lid and the reservoir is provided.
Patent GB-2403394-A (GB)
Title: Processes for improving binding capability and biological digestability
Inventor: AKSNES ANDERS
IPC: A23K1/10
Filed: 2003-01-07
Abstract: The present invention describes processes for obtaining a fish product with improved binding capabilities. Gelatine is liberated from collagen in connective tissues, skin and bones that is naturally present in the fish raw material as the product is produced from. Further, the present application describes processes for improving the digestibility of bone bounded minerals in feeds. The result is improved biological digestibility of calcium and phosphorus.
Patent GB-2407130-A (GB)
Title: Arrangements of electromechanical valve actuator assemblies in an internal combustion engine
Inventor: HOPPER MARK LEONARD
IPC: F01L9/20
Filed: 2004-10-14
Abstract: Three arrangements of electromechanical valve actuator assemblies are disclosed. In a first arrangement a first and second actuator 2 has a pivot end 49 and a lever end 48. Said actuators are orientated in substantially the same direction (along a longitudinal axis parallel to axis 86), such that the lever end of the first actuator is in closer proximity of the pivot end of said second actuator than the lever end of the second actuator. A third and fourth actuator 4 may be similarly arranged. In a second arrangement a first and second actuator (2 figure 5 not shown) are arranged so that they are substantially a 'mirror' image of each other and opposed to each other. In a third arrangement first and second actuators are associated with a first cylinder, and second and third actuators are associated with a second cylinder. Said first and second actuator face a first direction, and said third and fourth actuators face a second direction (2 figure 7, not shown), such that said first and second directions are substantially opposed.
Patent GB-2411727-A (GB)
Title: Testing an electric motor
Inventor: HALVORSEN VIDAR STEN
IPC: G01R/
Filed: 2005-02-21
Abstract: A method for testing an electric motor 12 connected by a mechanical drive to a driven element 40 in a subsea installation. The drive may comprise a gearbox 14, a rotary driveshaft 16, a rotary to linear movement converter 48 and a valve spindle 46. The driven element may comprise a valve closure element connected to the spindle. According to the method, the motor is run without the moving valve element. Preferably, the method comprises the steps of starting the motor, measuring a movement parameter, and stopping the motor when the movement parameter indicates that the valve spindle is about to move or has just begun to move. The movement parameter may be the number of turns of the driveshaft, the linear position of the valve spindle, or the motor drive moment.
Patent GB-2408662-A (GB)
Title: Colour system
Inventor: WRIGHT ANGELA BRIDGET
IPC: G06F3/0484
Filed: 2000-10-03
Abstract: A colour selection system is provided which comprises a memory for storing grouping information which categorises each of a plurality of colours into one of a plurality of colour groups. In response to an initial colour selection made by a user, the system determines the group in which the selected colour belongs and generates a selection of colours, using colours which belong to the determined group, from which a user can select one or more further colours in addition to the initially selected colour. The groups of colours are chosen so that the user can only select colours which are deemed to be "harmonious" with each other.
Patent GB-2412586-A (GB)
Title: Polyaspartate to treat dental tartar
Inventor: GUAN YUE HUGH
IPC: A61Q11/00
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: There is described the use of polyaspartate to inhibit the formation of dental tartar and to inhibit the demineralisation of tooth enamel. Also described are oral care compositions comprising polyaspartate in an amount effective to inhibit dental tartar formation, the composition being substantially free of non-ionic block copolymers, in particular polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene block copolymers and polyoxyethylene, polyoxypropylene block copolymers of ethylene diamine.
Patent GB-2409015-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for isolating and leveling a machine foundation
Inventor: WHITTAKER WAYNE H
IPC: E02D27/44
Filed: 2003-10-24
Abstract: An apparatus (10) for isolating and leveling a machine foundation with respect to a substructure of a building or the ground. The apparatus of the present invention provides an enclosure (24) connectable to the machine foundation. A load bearing member (44) is disposed within and adjustably connected to the enclosure. A support member (20) is positioned between and in contact with the bearing member and the substructure for supporting and isolating the machine foundation from the substructure and providing a leveling mechanism to level the machine foundation. The support member may include an elastomeric inner core having elastomercoated cords overlapping the inner core to resist radial expansion of the inner core upon the realization of a compressive force along a longitudinal axis of the inner core. The support member may also include a high-strength, rigid material, such as a steel I-beam, that is replaceable with other support members. Lastly, the support member may include an adjustable air bag having a conduit in communication with a pressurized air source.
Patent GB-2427169-A (GB)
Title: Moulding lenses
Inventor: SILVER JOSHUA DAVID
IPC: B29C33/40
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: The invention comprises a method of moulding a vision correction lens from a transparent resin. The resin is introduced into a mould cavity, the sides of the cavity which correspond to the front and rear surfaces of the lens being formed by two sheets 12, 14, at least one of which is flexible. The amount of resin in the cavity is adjusted to deform the flexible sheet so that the shape of the lens defined by the sheets 12, 14 will provide a desired power, and the resin is then cured. The sheets 12,14 may be transparent, and a user can look through them as the amount of resin is adjusted, to ensure that the lens is of the desired power. Further, the amount of resin in the cavity can be adjusted to accommodate changes in the refractive index of the resin as it cures.
Patent GB-2428473-A (GB)
Title: Fire detection by processing video images
Inventor: HAYNES SIMON DOMINIC
IPC: G06T7/20
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A fire detection method for identifying, in a current input image, an area indicative of the presence of fire, there being a sequence of two or more input images. The method comprises the steps of: forming a background estimation for the current input image from a plurality of the input images; and comparing the current input image 200 with the background estimation 202 to identify an area of the current input image indicative of the presence of fire in the current input image, the identified area being equivalent to the corresponding area in the background estimation with the addition of a characteristic of a flickering flame of a fire. The input images may be visible images from a video camera.
Patent GB-2431367-A (GB)
Title: Spray head structure capable of preventing backflow of perfume
Inventor: YU YUAN-WEN
IPC: B05B11/00
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A spray head structure capable of preventing backflow of perfume liquid comprises a spray head (1), a locking base (2), a kit (3), a bottle (fig 1, 4) and a compressible ball (fig 1, 5). A rolling ball (133) is held inside a gas-supplying tube (13) of the spray head (1). A cross-shaped trench (141) is formed on one end of a gas-guiding device (14) and several liquid-guiding grooves (142) are formed on the other end of the gas-guiding device (14). The cross-shaped trench (141) supplies the gas with a flow channel and it also prevents the rolling ball (133) from blocking the channel. If the compressed compressible ball (5) is released, the rolling ball (133) will be attracted backward by suction force such that the rolling ball (133) blocks the flow channel and prevents the perfume liquid from flowing into the inside of the compressible ball (5).
Patent GB-2420349-A (GB)
Title: Production of high strength beer with winey beery character
Inventor: BASU ALOK
IPC: C12G3/02
Filed: 2005-11-08
Abstract: A process for the preparation of beer having a high alcohol strength with winey beery character comprising the steps of: <SL> <LI>a) preparing a mash from milled malt and liquor with additives to provide a mash with acidic pH, <LI>b) subjecting the mash to the step of lautering to obtain a clear wort, <LI>c) adding the wort to sugar solution and subjecting the same to the step of boiling, adding citric acid and caramel and adjusting the wort gravity, <LI>d) transferring the wort to a whirlpool, <LI>e) passing the wort through PHE in the presence of aeration and activated yeast addition, then subjecting to the step of fermentation, <LI>f) lagering for removal of yeast, <LI>g) subjecting to filtration. </SL>
Patent GB-2420202-A (GB)
Title: Store-to-load forwarding buffer using indexed lookup
Inventor: FILIPPO MICHAEL A
IPC: G06F9/44
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: A microprocessor (100) may include a dispatch unit (104) configured to dispatch load and store operations and a load store unit (126) configured to store information associated with load and store operations dispatched by the dispatch unit (104). The load store unit (126) includes a STLF (Store-to-Load Forwarding) buffer (305) that includes a plurality of entries (320). The load store unit (126) is configured to generate an index dependent on at least a portion of an address of a load operation, to use the index to select one of the plurality of entries (320), and to forward data included in the one of the plurality of entries (320) as a result of the load operation.
Patent GB-2419242-A (GB)
Title: Battery charger with battery chemistry and voltage identification
Inventor: JOHNSON TODD W
IPC: H01M10/00
Filed: 2003-11-24
Abstract: Cordless power tools 25 may be powered by batteries having a lithium-based chemistry, which require precise charging schemes and controlled discharge. A battery of the invention has a lithium-based chemistry, a nominal voltage in a nominal voltage range, identification components indicative of chemistry and nominal voltage or nominal voltage range, and operable with an electrical device which can identify the chemistry and nominal voltage or nominal voltage range of the battery.
Patent GB-2436274-A (GB)
Title: A fishing rod with an illuminated tip section
Inventor: WARD JOHN MATTHEW
IPC: A01K87/00
Filed: 2006-03-23
Abstract: A fishing rod with an illuminated tip section which acts as a bite indicator whilst fishing at night. The tip may be illuminated by a battery powered light source set in the butt or handle end of the rod, the light being projected along the body of the rod. The rod blank may incorporate an element such as a fibre optic device to conduct the light along the rod to the tip. Alternately a bulb or LED (light emitting diode) device set in the tip may be powered by batteries positioned in the rod handle, and connected by electrical conducting means such as wires running the length of the rod.
Patent GB-2438902-A (GB)
Title: Knife for stripping outer sheath of cable with varying depth of cut.
Inventor: PIMLEY JOHN JAMES
IPC: H02G1/12
Filed: 2006-06-10
Abstract: A knife has a detachable blade 15 mounted at one end of a blade carrier 18, the other end of the blade carrier 18 is connected, via a flexible strip 8, to the main body of the knife 5. A hand operated screw 9 with a tapered end is able to move the blade carrier 18 and hence the blade 15 about a point 13 in a slightly curved path to allow the knife to cut different depths.
Patent GB-2423870-A (GB)
Title: Organic EL device and method for fabricating same
Inventor: NEGISHI TOSHIO
IPC: H05B33/10
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: An organic EL device having high luminous efficiency. An organic EL device (1) has an inorganic material film (14) of titanium oxide on a transparent electrode film (12). Since the inorganic material film (14) exhibits higher affinity to a solvent such as water than the transparent electrode film (12), once a first organic material such as a hole-transporting material dispersed in a solvent is placed on the surface of the inorganic material film (14), the first organic material spreads over the surface of the inorganic material film (14), thereby forming a first organic layer (21) having a uniform thickness. Since the surface of the first organic layer (21) is flat, a second organic layer (22) having a uniform thickness can be formed when a second organic material is placed on the first organic layer (21). Since the first through third organic layers (21-23) constituting an organic film (20) respectively have a uniform thickness in the organic EL element (1), emission of the organic layer (22) containing a light-emitting substance can be uniform and high luminous efficiency is ensured.
Patent GB-2427308-A (GB)
Title: Organic light-light conversion device
Inventor: NAKAYAMA KENICHI
IPC: H01L31/14
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: An organic light-light conversion device excellent in device characteristics, comprising a light receiving unit having a layer including a photo-conductive organic semiconductor developing a photo-current multiplication phenomenon by light irradiation, and a light emitting unit having a layer including a field emitting organic semiconductor emitting light by current injection, characterized in that at least one of the photo-conductive organic semiconductor and the field emitting organic semiconductor is polymer semiconductor. An imaging intensifier consisting of a plurality of arranged above organic light-light conversion devices. An optical sensor provided with a means of measuring and outputting voltages applied to the above organic light-light conversion device and to the opposite ends of a layer including the field emitting organic semiconductor.
Patent GB-2440181-A (GB)
Title: Creating a new music video by intercutting user-supplied visual data with a pre-existing music video
Inventor: BEAUREGARD GERALD THOMAS
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A method is proposed in which a pre-existing music video (which may be a professionally-created music video) is intercut with an end-user's own additional visual data (pictures or video). In a first phase, a plurality of temporal sections are defined in a pre-existing music video. In a second phase, which may be performed by a non-professional end-user, video data specified by the end-user are intercut with the pre-existing music video according to the temporal sections.
Patent GB-2430741-A (GB)
Title: Methods and Kit for the Prognosis of Breast Cancer
Inventor: JIANG WEN GUO
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2007-01-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and kit, including parts thereof, for the prognosis of breast cancer. In particular, the method involves identifying a gene expression pattern, or molecular signature, that indicates the likelihood of survival of a patient with breast cancer, and/or likelihood of recurrence of the disease in a patient being treated, or having been treated, for breast cancer, and the likelihood of a patient having a metastatic form of cancer. Six molecular signatures, comprising twelve groups/sets of molecular markers have been identified, which have relevance in determining the prognosis of a given breast cancer. Each molecular signature comprises a plurality of genetic markers whose expression, either high or low in respect of normal tissue, is indicative of a given outcome, such as survival or recurrence.
Patent GB-2438487-A (GB)
Title: Alarm system fitted to a zip operated receptacle
Inventor: WRIGHT PHILIP EDWARD JOHN
IPC: G08B13/08
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: An interior fitted alarm system which can be fitted to any zip operated receptacle and which will sound if the unit is not turned off prior to using a zip puller 1 to open the receptacle. The alarm system comprises an on/off switch 6, two contact sensors 2, and is preferably powered by a replaceable battery 4. The system may also incorporate a low battery L.E.D. indicator 8. The system is ideally operated by a printed circuit board 3 which will be located in an easily accessible compartment inside the receptacle to allow for easy battery replacement.
Patent GB-2441615-A (GB)
Title: The fitness training machine
Inventor: MIERS DAVID
IPC: A63B21/04
Filed: 2007-08-06
Abstract: The invention is a stationary running machine for indoor use. It offers a natural running gait to the user and also significantly lower impact than when running on a normal running surface. It also has no rotating parts. It uses a spring system to offer an upward force vector to reduce the effective impact weight of the user. By lifting the body up during running, the invention makes it easier for the user to run and reduces the strike impact. The invention also acts to bring the user back to their initial position after each step so that there is no need for a moving conveyor belt, like used in a treadmill, to keep the user in a central position on the machine while the user is running on the machine. The invention may include a suitable running ramp, that can further offer cushioning and/or rebounding properties.
Patent GB-2438149-A (GB)
Title: Painting equipment with air purifying means
Inventor: NAGASE BANSEI
IPC: B05B15/12
Filed: 2006-03-24
Abstract: Water is sprayed from a water nozzle (32, 33) of a water-washing device to wash polluted air in a painting booth (14), and then, a liquid polymer substance (57) having a character to adsorb a VOC is spayed from an adsorbent spraying nozzle (51 - 53) to remove the VOC from the air. Baffle (43 - 47) is provided in a discharge duct to prevent the VOC-contained mixed liquid mist from moving with the air. Namely, by causing the air to hit the baffle, the VOC-contained mist turns into drops. Through the water-washing by the water-washing device, VOC adsorption by the mixed liquid and mixed liquid mist removal by the baffle, the polluted air can be sufficiently purified.
Patent GB-2443319-A (GB)
Title: Molding and end cap mounting structure
Inventor: KANEKO TATSUYA
IPC: B60R13/04
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: An end cap 25 comprises an end cap main unit 27 inserted into an inner space from an opening 23b in an end surface of a molding main unit 23, a catch portion (engaging portion) 35 able to engage and disengage from a curved portion (engaged portion) 23a of the molding main unit 23 with the base end portion rotatably installed in the end cap main unit 27 and the rotating end portion side inserted into the inner space from the opening 23b in the end surface of the molding main unit 23, and an end cap movable portion 29 on which a second protrusion 37 has been formed which is able to make contact with a first protrusion 28 in the molding main unit 23 to prevent movement in the direction removing the end cap 25 from the opening 23b in the molding main unit 23 by making contact with the first protrusion 23 when the catch portion 35 has engaged the curved portion 23a.
Patent GB-2461499-A (GB)
Title: Loading software stored in two areas into RAM, the software in a first area is loaded whole and from a second it is demand paged loaded.
Inventor: HANDLEY DAN
IPC: G06F12/0802
Filed: 2008-05-30
Abstract: Disclosed is a system and method for loading software into the RAM of a computing device. The software to be loaded in to the memory is stored on at least two storage areas. The software component in a first area is loaded as a single whole component into RAM, without being paged. The software in a second area is divided into memory pages and only the pages containing the data or components required are loaded into RAM. The first and second storage areas may be different parts of the same medium. A paging cache of pages of the software in the second medium may be maintained, the paging cache arranged in a FIFO basis. The pages may be demand paged into the RAM. The cache may be divided into two parts a young part for recent pages and a old part. The sizes of the parts of the cache may set so as to maintain a set size ratio.
Patent GB-2448437-A (GB)
Title: Method of determining a seismic velocity profile
Inventor: BAKULIN ANDREY VICTOROVICH
IPC: G01V1/30
Filed: 2008-07-02
Abstract: Method of determining a seismic velocity, comprising steps of: (a) providing two or more seismic receivers in the subsurface formation at predetermined distances from one another; (b) activating a seismic source at a location n, thereby exciting a wave in the subsurface formation; (c) recording a wave signal trace unm(t) against time t, at a selected seismic receiver m; (d) recording a wave signal trace unk(t) against time t at a selected seismic receiver k; (e) cross correlating the wave signal traces unm(t) and unk(t) to obtain u<conv>nmnk(t); (g) repeating steps (b) to (e) inclusive, for different locations n; (h) summing u<conv>nmnk(t) over all locations n, to obtain a signal trace u<vs>mk(t) which corresponds to the signal received by the seismic receiver k from the virtual source at the position of seismic receiver m; (i) deriving the seismic velocity based on the time of first arrival of the wave in u<vs>mk(t) and a predetermined distance between the seismic receiver m and the seismic receiver k.
Patent GB-2462257-A (GB)
Title: Electrical machine with dual insulated coil assembly
Inventor: PLATON MIHAI C
IPC: H01F27/23
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: An electrical coil assembly for use in a flooded electrical machine operating in an electrically conductive and/or chemically aggressive medium incorporates an electrical cable coil winding 208 and a laminated magnetic core 202. The electrical coil winding is wound of electrical cable 210 with dielectric insulation 214 that is also a waterproof molecular barrier and is covered with at least one layer of waterproof adhesive material 216. The magnetic core is substantially surrounded with a dielectric insulation layer 204, which is covered with at least one layer of waterproof adhesive material 206. The combination of dielectric insulation and waterproof adhesive layers provide protection against the ingress of water and accordingly reduce risk of electrical fault and failure of the electrical coil assembly in submerged service. Encapsulation material 422 and an anti-fouling or fouling release layer 417 may be provided. A dielectric plate 418 e.g. fibreglass, may also cover the windings. A method for manufacturing an electrical coil assembly is disclosed and winding layouts are disclosed to minimise dielectric stress. Materials for the layers are disclosed and the coil may also be used in a transformer or inductor.
Patent GB-2453057-A (GB)
Title: Digitally controlled ring oscillator
Inventor: MORINI SERGIO
IPC: H03K5/13
Filed: 2007-04-10
Abstract: A ring oscillator for generating an output signal, comprising a plurality of serially connected main elements for selectively delaying a signal input thereto, each of the plurality of main elements having two circuit paths, a first path including at least one time-delay element for delaying a signal input thereto and a second circuit path bypassing the first circuit path; and a multiplexor (MUX) having a first input coupled to the first circuit path including the at least one time-delay element and a second input coupled to the second circuit path, the MUX selecting the first or second inputs of a plurality of inputs and outputting an output signal.