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Patent GB-2385685-A (GB)
Title: Diet assessment and analysis programme
Inventor: EYRE MIKE
IPC: G09B5/00
Filed: 2002-02-23
Abstract: A programme producing an assessment and analysis of each individual's balanced macronutrient requirements. The programme has been invented in three phases: <SL> <LI>1. Assessment and analysis producing client's balanced nutrient profile. <LI>2. Detox, and cleanse programme. <LI>3. Lifestyle changes to challenge degenerative disease conditions through balancing macronutrient intake ratios allowing a healthier lifestyle to be achieved. This programme gives a meal-by-meal breakdown of macronutrients down to one gram of each. </SL>
Patent GB-2379153-A (GB)
Title: Cooking process
Inventor: HUFNAGEL KATHARINA
IPC: F24C7/08
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: The cooking of food is controlled in response to the sensing of a liquid substance released by the food during cooking. Liquid substances released by food 6 during cooking are sensed by a sensor 9. The sensor may detect temperature, pH, electrical conductivity, optical properties, smell or the reaction to enzymes. Cleaning of the cooking apparatus may be controlled in response to such measurements.
Patent GB-2376896-A (GB)
Title: Medical facemask
Inventor: CHANG TI-LI
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A medical facemask includes an air cushion (10) to form a seal around a patient's mouth and nose. The air cushion (10) has a facing side (13) contacting the patient's face. The facing side (13) has a thickness between 0.15-0.2 mm. The mold (20) for manufacturing the medical facemask includes two mold blocks (21,22) abutting each other and each having a cavity (23,24) defined to correspond to each other. An inlet (28) is defined and communicates with one end of the cavity (23,24) where a nose portion (11) of the medical facemask is formed. The two mold blocks (21,22) each has multiple outlets (25,26) defined to communicate with the cavity (23,24). To form a thinner facing side (13), the volume of the first cavity (23) is arranged greater than that of the second cavity (24).
Patent GB-2375829-A (GB)
Title: Stereo camera and stereo slide mount
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G03B21/64
Filed: 2002-04-25
Abstract: A stereo camera 22 for photographing a pair of left and right stereo pictures 1L and 1R in the first frame and the third frame of a continuous film 21, photographing the next pair of left and right stereo pictures 2L and 2R in the second frame and the fourth frame thereof, and repeating similar photographing, wherein the perforation positions of the first frame to the fourth frame are arranged so as to be symmetrical about the center of the first frame to the fourth frame. Also provided is a slide mount holder with identification marks at the side of its windows for indicating which frame each window should hold.
Patent GB-2375614-A (GB)
Title: Optical modulator with pre-determined frequency chirp
Inventor: WALKER ROBERT GRAHAM
IPC: G02F1/025
Filed: 2000-08-02
Abstract: An optical modulator for producing a modulated optical output signal having a predetermined frequency chirp comprising: optical splitting means for receiving and splitting an optical input signal to be modulated into two optical signals to pass along two waveguide arms 4,6 made of electro-optic material; optical combining means for receiving and combining the two optical signals into said modulated optical output; a plurality of electrode segments 40,42,42c associated with each waveguide arm and positioned along each waveguide arm for differentially modulating the phase of light passing along one waveguide arm relative to that of the other waveguide arm in response to a single electrical signal applied to the electrodes and a transmission line associated with each arm to which these electrodes are electrically connected, wherein respective electrode segments on each waveguide arm are electrically connected in series and are connected to the transmission line such that the phase velocity of the electrical signal as it travels along the transmission line is substantially matched to the optical group velocity of the optical signals; characterised by one or more selected electrode segments 42c being displaced from its associated waveguide such that the or each electrode segment does not substantially affect the phase of the optical signal such as to obtain the predetermined chirp in the modulated optical output.
Patent GB-2377960-A (GB)
Title: Removable nonmetallic bridge plug or packer
Inventor: MCMAHAN MICHAEL EDDIE
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 1999-05-05
Abstract: A substantially nonmetallic packer or bridge plug for a downhole tubular comprises a nonmetallic mandrel (16), a sealing element (94), slips (36) movable on a cone (40) between a retracted and set position, and a locking member (48) to hold the slip in its set position with the sealing element compressed against the tubular, where the locking member has a gripping surface, fig 5, which slides with respect to the mantel in a first direction and subsequently penetrates an outer surface of the mandrel to hold the slip in the expanded position. The slips may comprise an initial ring structure, fig 4, to hold them in relative position to each other which breaks as they advance on the cone. A nonmetallic anti-extrusion assembly, figs 12, 13, such as nested split rings or bevelled rings, may be included which expands to the tubular. The mandrel (16) may include an extending segment to allow one mandrel to drop and lock into another mandrel to facilitate drilling out of the packer. A metallic setting tool may be used to set the slips and compress the sealing element, which is releasable from the mandrel for retrieval.
Patent GB-2379585-A (GB)
Title: Improved radio frequency coverage of an enclosed region by arrangement of transceivers within the region
Inventor: WEISSMAN HAIM
IPC: H04W16/24
Filed: 2001-04-18
Abstract: A method for communicating between a mobile transceiver in a multistory building and a wireless communication network external to the building, the building including alternating even and odd floors and having a near side and a far side, the method including dividing a plurality of slave transceivers into a main sub-group of slave transceivers and a diversity sub-group of slave transceivers, the transceivers being operative to transmit signals of a type which are conveyed over the wireless communication network. The method further includes positioning at the near side of at least one of the even floors one of the slave transceivers from the main sub-group and positioning at the far side of the at least one of the even floors one of the slave transceivers from the diversity sub-group, and also positioning at the near side of at least one of the odd floors another one of the slave transceivers from the diversity sub-group and positioning at the far side of the at least one of the odd floors another one of the slave transceivers from the main sub-group. The method further includes conveying a signal between the wireless communication network and the mobile transceiver via one or more of the plurality of slave transceivers positioned in the building.
Patent GB-2386194-A (GB)
Title: Wireless tyre pressure monitoring with signal receiver wake-up call
Inventor: KING RONALD O
IPC: H01Q21/24
Filed: 2003-02-25
Abstract: A remote tyre pressure monitoring system and method measures vehicle tyre pressure and transmits measurements to a vehicle mounted receiver 26, the transmission including a receiver wake up call when the vehicle is stationary. A number of tyre pressure monitors are provided, each having a tyre pressure sensor 16, a pressure signal transmitter 20 and a battery 24 providing power to the transmitter 20. The receiver is alternated between active and inactive states when the vehicle is stationary in order to reduce the current drawn by the reciever and so the tyre pressure signal 22 transmitted to the receiver 26 includes a wake-up signal. This receiver activation signal is only provided by the transmitter when the vehicle 6 has been stationary for a predetermined time period (i.e when receiver is switching off and on) in order to conserve life of transmitter battery 24.
Patent GB-2399752-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising a fungal cell or cell fragment as adjuvant
Inventor: CROTHERS MICHAEL EDWARD DONALD
IPC: A61K47/36
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: Compositions, methods and uses of such compositions, the compositions comprising a pharmaceutically active compound and a non-encapsulating adjuvant. The adjuvant comprises a fungal cell or a fragment thereof. The fungal cell fragment primarily comprises the fungal cell wall or parts thereof, comprising chitin and/or chitosan and/or glucan. The fungal cell is preferably a yeast. A pharmaceutically active compound encapsulated within a yeast cell may be added.
Patent GB-2402553-A (GB)
Title: Segmented antenna system for offshore radio networks and method of using the same
Inventor: BERG JENS OLAV
IPC: G01S5/14
Filed: 2003-06-06
Abstract: A method or means of radio frequency communication comprises:- determining an orientation of a first antenna 140, 400, with multiple segments 300, 307 for transmitting or receiving signals; determining a direction 310, 410 from the first antenna 140 to a second antenna on a vessel 315 and selecting at least one of the said segments 300, 420 of the antenna using the determined orientation and direction data. Orientation and direction data may be obtained via positional sensors such as a compass, gyrocompass or global positioning systems (GPS) or via directional data transmitted to the first antenna or a separate antenna which is located in close proximity of the fist antenna. The communication system is intended for use in marine seismic surveys in which high-speed wireless data communication between a number of separate vessels may be required.
Patent GB-2388692-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for distributed power generation in multi-chip memory systems
Inventor: PASTERNAK JOHN H
IPC: G06F1/26
Filed: 2002-02-08
Abstract: Techniques for producing and supplying various voltage levels within a memory system having multiple memory blocks (e.g., memory chips) are disclosed. The various voltage levels can be produced by charge pump and regulator circuitry within the memory system. The various voltage levels can be supplied to the multiple memory blocks through a power bus. According to one aspect of the invention, charge pump and regulator circuitry is not only provided within each of the memory blocks of a memory system, but also the charge pump and regulator circuits are not used to supply voltage signals to their own memory blocks. Instead, the charge pump and regulator circuits are used to supply voltage signals to other memory blocks.
Patent GB-2409263-A (GB)
Title: Automatic ventilation system
Inventor: FORD BLAISE
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: An automatic air extractor (10) comprising an inverter frequency converter (14), with a PID (Proportional Integral Differential Acting) controller (15), configured to vary speed of an electric motor (11) driving a ventilator fan (13), in response to air quality condition monitored by a gas sensor (16) local to fan output, for prompt response to adverse environmental gas odour, such as smoke. Co-operative multiple fan operation is also envisaged, with optional control data link through a common mains supply interface.
Patent GB-2393341-A (GB)
Title: System and method for mass broadband communications
Inventor: HUGHES PHILIP THOMAS
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2002-06-28
Abstract: The invention provides a broadband mass communications network system and method comprising a plurality of patches (10), each patch including a plurality of subscribers, and each subscriber having a respective subscriber unit (12) for transmittting signals to and receiving signals from other subscribers. Each subscriber unit comprises an indoor interface unit (20) for user access to the system and an outdoor mounted communication unit (18) for the transmission and reception of signals. The signals are impressed on a carrier signal operating at frequencies in the range from infra-red to ultra-violet, the subscriber units of a respective patch being arranged to transmit the carrier signals substantially omni-directionally and to communicate by way of direct line of sight connections within the patch. Objects (16) within and/or around the respective patch are employed to determine and/or modify the propagation pattern of the carrier signal and to define boundaries for the patch. Respective patches are inter-connected by way of patch interface points (46), each patch interface point being connected to respective subscriber units from at least two adjacent patches by communication means other than that between respective subscriber units within the patches.
Patent GB-2410731-A (GB)
Title: Pulley ratchet block
Inventor: SMITH GILES
IPC: B66D3/10
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A ratchet block has a sheave 13 rotatably supported in a block body 10 and a releasable ratchet mechanism which when engaged permits only uni-directional rotation of the sheave 13. A ring of ratchet teeth 24 is provided on the sheave 13 and a pawl 25 is carried by the body 10 for movement between a released position where the sheave may rotate freely and an engaged position where the pawl 25 interacts with the teeth 24 to permit only uni-directional rotation of the sheave. An operating member 28 is carried by the body and is movable between free and active positions. A compression spring 31 is arranged between the operating member 28 and the pawl 25 so as to be deformed by movement of the operating member, thereby biasing the pawl to be maintained stably at either its released or engaged position, depending upon the selected position of the operating member.
Patent GB-2396191-A (GB)
Title: Sliding member having a Cu/Bi overlay layer
Inventor: KAWACHI TOSHIAKI
IPC: F16C33/12
Filed: 2002-08-06
Abstract: There is provided a sliding member comprising a bearing alloy layer and an overlay layer bonded to the bearing alloy layer which overlay layer is made of Bi-based alloy consisting of 0.1 to 10 mass % Cu and the balance, Bi. The sliding member may further comprise a conforming layer provided on the overlay layer, which conforming layer is made of Bi having a crystal grain density of 50-300 pieces/100 žmé, and an intermediate layer made of a metal selected from Ni, Co, Fe, Ag, Cu and alloys thereof.
Patent GB-2404032-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for testing the lubricity of diesel fuel
Inventor: WEBSTER GARY D
IPC: G01N19/08
Filed: 2004-06-14
Abstract: A lubricity testing apparatus 10, e.g. a Ball on Three Discs (BOTD) lubricity tester includes a fuel reservoir 12 in which the fuel is dispensed with a syringe for testing. The fuel reservoir 12 houses a metal disc holder 14, three metal discs 14, a ceramic ball 16, and the test fuel sample. The apparatus further includes an assembly 22,24,26,28 for sealing the testing chamber 12 to prevent moisture transfer during admission and testing of the fuel. Also disclosed is a corresponding method of testing the lubricity of diesel fuel using the above apparatus.
Patent GB-2404677-A (GB)
Title: Expandable tubular with lip seal
Inventor: SIMPSON NEIL ANDREW ABERCROMBI
IPC: E21B17/042
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A seal arrangement comprises an expandable inner tubular 10; and an outer tubular 12. At least one of the tubulars has a lip seal 16. The lip seal forms a ring around the tubular, with the lip itself extending in an axial direction. The lip seal may form a metal-to-metal seal. The seal may be provided in a recess 14 in the inner tubular.
Patent GB-2405204-A (GB)
Title: Navigation system
Inventor: WILLIAMS JOHN
IPC: G01C21/32
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: An information or navigation system for a vehicle such as an automobile includes a GPS receiver 12 for determining the position or location of the vehicle, means for reading map data from a map data store 18 such as a DVD, a microprocessor 14 or the like for comparing the position of the vehicle with the map data held on the map data store and a display 16 for displaying the position of the vehicle in relation to the map data. If the position of the vehicle does not correspond to a road or route that is identified in the map data, then the microprocessor is arranged to generate new map data relating to the road or route and to store the new map data. Also, microprocessor 14 is adapted to estimate the speed limit of the road or route independence on the speed of the vehicle therealong and to store this information.
Patent GB-2416998-A (GB)
Title: Decoding game apparatus
Inventor: ATHUMAN SADIK
IPC: A63F3/00
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: An apparatus for a decoding game comprises a board, coloured letter blocks (fig 5), white number blocks (fig 5), letter strips (fig 4). A table of letters/numbers 4 corresponding to the letter strips is printed on a hinged flap attached to the board. The board is divided into areas, with the labels for the various areas and instructions engraved or printed on the board 1, 2, 3. Depressions in the board a, b, c hold the letter and number blocks during play. A word is encoded by a player, using the table of letters/numbers. Other words which may be formed from the same set of letters are also encoded. A second player, using the table of letters/numbers must decode the hidden words.
Patent GB-2419789-A (GB)
Title: Interleaver for MIMO-OFDM which interleaves bits between data blocks, to provide spatial interleaving across a plurality of antennae
Inventor: SKRAPARLIS DIMITRIOS
IPC: H03M13/31
Filed: 2004-11-01
Abstract: The present invention provides an interleaver for MIMO-OFDM which interleaves bits across data blocks, each block containing the number of bits required to generate an OFDM symbol. One embodiment (Fig. 7A) employs a plurality of IEEE 802.11a interleavers operating in parallel. Each of these interleavers interleaves bits within a block of bits, each block of bits comprising the number of bits required to generate an OFDM symbol. The outputs of the parallel interleavers are then combined in a way which ensures there is interleaving between the blocks. This may be achieved by concatenating a column output of a first interleaver with the corresponding column output(s) of the other interleaver(s) as shown. Alternatively a single interleaver which is double the size of a standard IEEE 802.11a could be used to interleave bits across two potential OFDM symbols (see Fig. 6a). Complementary deinterleavers are disclosed.
Patent GB-2410989-A (GB)
Title: Subsea structure and methods of construction and installation thereof
Inventor: MIORCEC DE KERDANET TEGWEN BER
IPC: E21B17/01
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: There is provided method and apparatus for buoyancy distribution along a substantially vertical submarine structure (100), in which the structure is provided with multiple modules (110), slidably mounted to the structure such that when vertically deployed at sea the modules are free to adjust their positions up or down the structure by sliding, the force of each module acting upon the module above it rather than locally along the structure, resulting in the cumulative force (460) from the modules acting substantially against the top of the structure. Forces between modules may be evenly distributed by use of compliant intermediaries (310).
Patent GB-2421091-A (GB)
Title: Processor for a memory tag
Inventor: LOH WENG WAH
IPC: G06F9/30
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: This invention provides a processor 200, especially for use as the central processing unit of a memory tag 1200 such as an RFID tag. The processor 200 has a minimal footprint in Silicon or other suitable material. It also is driven by the data that it receives. The processor includes a plurality 206, 212, 214, 224 of registers configured to receive in parallel data that are input to the processor, and to process in parallel the received data, and a micro sequencer and instruction decoder module 202 adapted to select two or more of the plurality of registers to receive the data that are input to the processor, and to control the processing of the received data by the end or more selected registers.
Patent GB-2410043-A (GB)
Title: Downhole drilling tool
Inventor: SWIETLIK GEORGE
IPC: F16D41/066
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A downhole drilling tool 136 comprises a drillstring 138, a drilling head 140, and a freewheel 144 for transferring drive from the drillstring to the drilling head. The freewheel 144 is positioned between the drillstring 138 and the drilling head 140.
Patent GB-2411858-A (GB)
Title: Cutter with laser alignment
Inventor: TSENG TZU-FENG
IPC: B26D7/01
Filed: 2005-03-07
Abstract: The cutting apparatus comprises a cutting platform 21 coupled to a cutting tool 22 and alignment marker 14. A laser beam produced by the alignment marker produces a visible mark showing the cutting line. Preferably the alignment marker 14 includes a cylindrical lens refractor. Preferably a micro switch 16 triggered by pivotal movement of the cutting blade 22 controls the power supply to the alignment marker 14. The cutter is a guillotine used for cutting paper.
Patent GB-2425762-A (GB)
Title: Shaped rowing oar handle
Inventor: WEBB EMILY
IPC: B63H16/04
Filed: 2005-05-05
Abstract: A rowing or sculling oar handle 1 in which when the handle is orientated for a stroke it has an axial cross-sectional shape with a greater horizontal extent than vertical extent. The handle may have a substantially oval cross-sectional shape which may be provided with an abutment 2. The handle may taper towards its outer end and may be made from wood. The handle may formed as an integral part of the oar, or may be attachable and removable from an oar with which it is used.
Patent GB-2426543-A (GB)
Title: Gauge for use in assembly of scaffolding
Inventor: LAMBERT CHRISTOPHER JOHN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: A gauge (1) for use in the assembly of a scaffolding or similar structure, the gauge comprising an elongate element (2) to which are mounted or mountable at least two setting devices (11) each comprising a clamping portion (12) for securing the device (1) to the elongate element (2) at a desired distance along the length thereof, and a generally U-shaped portion (21) arranged, in use, to saddle a scaffolding tube or other elongate member which extends generally at right angles to the elongate element (2) and which is to be aligned with another scaffolding tube or other elongate member.
Patent GB-2432722-A (GB)
Title: Electrochemical cell and method of manufacture
Inventor: ISHIDA MASAYA
IPC: H01L31/042
Filed: 2005-11-25
Abstract: The invention relates to fabrication of a high resolution patterned structure on a polymer layer with accurate alignment, for the manufacture of an electrochemical cell. A polymer layer 204 is deposited on a substrate 200 and an embossing tool is used to stamp the polymer layer. The embossing tool has an array of protrusions extending from the stamping face, which after stamping form an array of adjacent cavities within the embossed polymer layer separated by an array of banks 153, giving adjacent cells of the device. A metal oxide is subsequently deposited in the cavities. Polymer material remaining in the cavity bottoms may be removed to expose an electrode layer 202 underlying the polymer layer. In one embodiment, a gold layer is evaporated on a polymer layer and both layers are stamped simultaneously (see fig 6).