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Patent GB-2408701-A (GB)
Title: A method of processing a workpiece
Inventor: APPLEYARD NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: H01L21/683
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A method of processing a workpiece 1 in a chamber 2 with a reactive gas supplied to the chamber creating a chamber pressure including positioning the workpiece on a support 2 in the chamber with a first face exposed to the reactive gas; supplying a non-reactive gas between the support and a second face of the workpiece; and controlling the differential gas pressure across the thickness of the workpiece. A pressure guage 11 may be used to monitor pressure and a control signal used to control the non reactive gas pressure valve 13. The flow rate of the non reactive gas may be varied as a function of time to maintain a pressure differential.
Patent GB-2404355-A (GB)
Title: A sawmill
Inventor: PETERSON KARL JACOB
IPC: B27B5/20
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: A sawmill having a saw blade (11) which can move between a substantially horizontal cutting position and a substantially vertical cutting position, the sawmill having a control arm (14) which operates to move the blade between the substantially horizontal and vertical cutting positions, the control arm (14) being mounted for pivotal movement about an axis (15), there being an operating means (18) which acts against the control arm in a substantially linear manner, wherein movement of the operating means causes the control (14) arm to pivot about the axis (15) and move the blade (11) between the cutting positions. The sawmill may a deflector in the form of a flap mounted adjacent the blade to deflect a cut board from the log as the next board is being cut.
Patent GB-2413719-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to image capture
Inventor: LADHA SHAB
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided which allow the rapid collection of image data in situations where ancillary equipment must be controlled and co-ordinated as part of an image formation process, such as confocal microscopy for example. The apparatus includes control means 20' for co-ordinating the operation of the apparatus, and operable to receive a first trigger signal (33, 33', 37 fig.3) indicating the completion of an operation from one component and transmit a second trigger signal (27, 27' fig 3) to start an operation by another component in response to the first trigger signal. Such a configuration is operable to reduce delays encountered in operation of the apparatus when using a master clock.
Patent GB-2411674-A (GB)
Title: Anchor with slips having angled interacting tongue and grooves effecting radial expansion
Inventor: DEWEY CHARLES H
IPC: E21B43/32
Filed: 2005-03-01
Abstract: An expandable downhole anchoring tool (800) is positionable within a wellbore for use in cooperation with drilling equipment. The tool (800) has a body including a plurality of angled channels (816,818) formed into a wall thereof, and a plurality of movable slips (820) disposed in the same radial plane around the body. The slips (820) are hydraulically translatable along the plurality of angled channels (816,818) between a collapsed position and an expanded position. Unidirectional teeth (722, 723) provide a rachet mechanism to lock the slips in their expanded position. A method of setting an expandable anchor (800) within a wellbore comprises running the anchor (800) into the wellbore in a collapsed position, and expanding the anchor (800) into gripping engagement with the wellbore. The anchor (800) is adapted to expand up to at least 1.5 times the collapsed diameter of the anchor (800).
Patent GB-2423764-A (GB)
Title: Anti spiking cap for a beverage container
Inventor: SHEA PATRICK JAMES
IPC: B65D51/00
Filed: 2005-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a cap 10 for a beverage container, comprising a body having an outlet 22 attachment means 30 engageable with a beverage container to secure the body to the container with the outlet over an aperture of the container and restriction means 24 for inhibiting the passage of objects into the container to which the body is secured. The restriction means 24 may comprise a mesh, or may be provided by one or more projections 48, which may be in the form of resiliently deformable fingers, and may allow the passage of a straw there through. The cap may also be provided with a tubular extension 44 to receive a straw. The cap prevents spiking of a drink with debilitating drugs.
Patent GB-2424752-A (GB)
Title: Power supply circuit for lasers
Inventor: PARSONS CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK
IPC: H05B41/34
Filed: 2005-03-29
Abstract: A power supply circuit for a lamp 5 which pumps a laser is disclosed, comprising an input for a mains supply, an output, respective positive and negative paths from the input to the output and switches 25, 41 provided in both negative and positive paths. A differential current sensor 43 may be provided to detect current imbalance due to faults such as faults to earth (ground) at the output. A control unit 44, with inputs from the differential current sensor 43 and from a further current sensor 34 are used to control the switches 25, 41. As shown, the circuit has a 3-phase supply 21, a rectifier 22 and a capacitor 24 acting as an energy store, although single-phase and DC arrangements are possible.
Patent GB-2424643-A (GB)
Title: Drinking vessel anti-spike device
Inventor: PAGET BRIAN
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2005-04-02
Abstract: A drinking vessel anti-spike device comprises a tamper-proof canopy 11 and swinging arm clamp 12 for attaching the canopy to the mouth of the drinking vessel. Both the canopy 11 and the clamp 12 include a non-slip holding band (18, fig 5) to provide a tight non-slip fit on the outside rim of the drinking vessel. The device may be in the shape of an umbrella or a hat. When fitted to a drinking vessel the device prevents the contents of the vessel from being contaminated or 'spiked' with drugs for example.
Patent GB-2425145-A (GB)
Title: Lock keep with fibre strip
Inventor: LAMBERT STEPHEN JOHN
IPC: E05B15/02
Filed: 2005-04-11
Abstract: A lock keep is for use on a closure such as a door or window where a leaf is hinged to a frame for swinging opening and closing movement out of and into the frame. The leaf carries a locking mechanism including a locking member retractable into the leaf and extendable out of the leaf. The frame carries a keep having an aperture (16) for receiving the extending locking member when the leaf is closed into the frame. The aperture (16) is closed by a strip of fibres (26) that extend over one side of the aperture (16) and are deflected by the locking member as it enters the aperture. The fibres (26) resume their normal position after the locking member leaves the aperture (16). This prevents the passage of dust and grit through the aperture (16) and provides easier fitting of the keep to the frame.
Patent GB-2415026-A (GB)
Title: Tooth form of cycloidal gearing having different pitch circles
Inventor: NEWTON ALAN ROBERT
IPC: F16H55/08
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: Cycloidal gearing is formed by toothed pinion 26 and ring 27 gears. Teeth of each element are formed to provide smooth transitional force transmission, the ring teeth pressure angle is different from the pinion due to the difference in pitch diameters. At least one pair of teeth are in forceable engagement as rotational orbit takes place. The preferred tooth form is an involute.
Patent GB-2428206-A (GB)
Title: Pressure relief system and means for cleaning process gas
Inventor: SALIS CLIVE ANTHONY FANE DE
IPC: B01D47/00
Filed: 2005-07-14
Abstract: A pressure relief system 10 comprises a ducting arrangement 17 for venting process gas from within a process system. The ducting arrangement comprises an outlet 18 for the process gas that is immersed in liquid 13; the depth of the liquid can be adjusted by changing the height of a weir plate 14, so that the liquid acts to regulate the pressure within the system and also cleans the gas. The system further may comprise a liquid source arrangement 12 for creating a curtain of liquid through which the process gas is forced to pass to further clean the process gas prior to venting to the atmosphere.
Patent GB-2428472-A (GB)
Title: Smoke detection by processing video images
Inventor: HAYNES SIMON DOMINIC
IPC: G08B17/10
Filed: 2005-07-18
Abstract: A smoke detection method for identifying, in a current input image, an area indicative of the presence of smoke, there being a sequence of two or more input images. The method comprises the steps of: storing a background estimation for a current input image; and comparing the current input image 200 with the background estimation 202 to detect a partial obscuring of the background estimation indicative of the presence of smoke in the current input image. The input images may be visible images from a video camera.
Patent GB-2430771-A (GB)
Title: Content access rights management
Inventor: CHARLTON PATRICIA M
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: An apparatus (101) comprises a content item receiver (201) which receives a content item such as a digital photo or an audio or video clip. A user preference model (205) generates data indicative of user preferences for content item access. An access rule processor (203) determines a set of self-governance rules for the first content item in response to the user preference model. The self-governance rules are indicative of allowable actions for the first content item in other devices. A file processor (207) includes the set of self-governance rules with the content item and a network interface (209) transmits the content item to a second apparatus (103). The second apparatus (103) comprises functionality for restricting access to the content item in accordance with the set of self-governance rules. The invention may provide improved access rights management and in particular for personal content items.
Patent GB-2420076-A (GB)
Title: Skincare composition
Inventor: TOMLINSON PAUL JAMES
IPC: A61K8/37
Filed: 2005-10-14
Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for topical application to the skin. The composition comprises: a) from 30% to 75% by weight of oil phase; b) from 1% to 20% by weight of surfactant; c) from 0.01 to 20% by weight of an elastomer; and d) from 2% to 40% by weight of aqueous phase. The composition provides a cleansing and smoothing effect on the skin. In a preferred embodiment, the oil phase is caprylic/capric triglyceride, the anionic surfactant is polysorbate 20, and the elastomer is dimethicone crosspolymer.
Patent GB-2434376-A (GB)
Title: Making boron containing gold alloys using a master alloy
Inventor: JOHNS PETER GAMON
IPC: C22C1/02
Filed: 2006-01-23
Abstract: A gold alloy is made by melting together a boron containing master alloy consisting essentially of the constituents of the gold alloy other than gold, and gold to form the desired gold alloy. The boron is added to the master alloy as a compound selected from alkyl borons, boron hydrides, boron halides, metal borohydrides, metal borohalides and mixtures thereof. The boron compound may be a gas such as boron trifluoride, diborane or trimethylboron, a liquid such as triethylborane, tripropylborane, tri-n-butylborane, methoxydiethyl borane or a solid such as sodium borohydride. Gases may be bubbled through the molten master alloy with an inert carrier gas. Liquids may be mixed with an inert organic solvent and/or be sealed in a copper of silver foil container before adding to the molten master alloy. Solids may be wrapped in metal foil or in paper or plastics before adding to the molten master alloy.
Patent GB-2419194-A (GB)
Title: Illumination control system and control system
Inventor: MIKI MITSUNORI
IPC: G05B11/36
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: An illumination control system includes at least two illumination devices and at least one illuminance comparison device. The illuminance comparison device compares an illuminance at an arbitrary position with a target illuminance and the supplies the comparison result to the illumination devices. The at least two illumination devices make judgment according to the comparison result acquired from the illuminance comparison device and repeat increase/decrease of light intensity of the respective devices so as to control the illuminance at the arbitrary position almost to the target illumination. By using this illumination control system, it is possible to control a predetermined position to a desired illuminance.
Patent GB-2421241-A (GB)
Title: Disulfide, sulfide, sulfoxide, and sulfone derivatives of cyclic sugars and uses thereof
Inventor: MOLINER JOSE REPOLLES
IPC: A61P9/00
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: In the present invention there are disclosed new derivatives of dianhydrohexite mononitrate corresponding to formula (I), tautomers, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs and solvates thereof as well as pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and uses thereof.
Patent GB-2422616-A (GB)
Title: Method and device for replicating arrays of cell colonies
Inventor: BOONE CHARLES
IPC: G01N1/00
Filed: 2004-09-30
Abstract: The replicating pad of the present invention has a generally planar body and a plurality of integrally formed pins extending downwardly from the body. Each pin corresponds to one of a plurality of samples. The replicating pads are adapted to be used to create a larger density array from a smaller density array. A plurality of pads, each having the same number of pins, are used in association with the same destination plate until a predetermined number of colonies are replicated. Thereafter a pad is used having the predetermined number of colonies. These steps may be repeated until a destination plate of the required density is created. In another aspect of the invention a replicating device is adapted to be used in association with a replicating pad having a plurality of pins extending downwardly.
Patent GB-2438844-A (GB)
Title: Amphibious vehicle with retractable tracked drives
Inventor: GIBBS ALAN TIMOTHY
IPC: B62D55/00
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 110 has a bow 113 and a stem 119. Land propulsion means comprises at least two retractable tracked drives 122. A marine drive may comprise a jet drive (not shown). The tracks 122 are retractable above the water line (fig. 9) for marine travel. The vehicle may plane, and may have a vee type hull 111. The tracks may be full length (figs. 1, 13, 14); dual tracks (fig. 5); or "half tracks" (fig. 4). Wheels 124, 126 may be provided for land travel, and may be retractable. The tracks may retract vertically, or by rotation about a longitudinal axis (fig. 11). Mudguards may be provided (52, fig. 12). Track retraction guides may be provided (14, fig. 2); a vehicle roof (not shown) may be attached to said guides. Hydraulic rams used to retract the land propulsion means may also provide vehicle suspension.
Patent GB-2439382-A (GB)
Title: Wheel spinner tool
Inventor: MAYNARD RICHARD
IPC: B25B13/28
Filed: 2006-06-19
Abstract: The wheel spinner tool 10 is for removal and/or fitment of a wheel spinner 100. The tool comprises a carrier 12 and a plurality of wheel spinner ear engagement portions 14 mounted on the carrier 12. The engagement portions 14 are spaced from one another and at least one of the engagement portions 14 is a movable engagement portion that is moveable relative to the carrier 12.
Patent GB-2439986-A (GB)
Title: Method for generating Low Density Parity Check (LDPC) codes and apparatus using the LDPC codes
Inventor: LAMPE MATTIAS
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2006-07-07
Abstract: A method for generating an LDPC (low density parity check) code, comprising steps of: determining the number of rows and the number of columns in a matrix for forming the LDPC code according to predetermined code rate and constraint length S10; dividing the matrix into a plurality of layers according to a predetermined column (or row) weight S20: selecting a parallelization factor according to an expected throughput S30; dividing at least one of said layers in the matrix into a plurality of sub-layers and dividing each said sub-layer into a plurality of modular data blocks, according to the parallelization factor S40; and determining the position of each weighted element in each modular data block according to said column weight and a predetermined row weight, so as to form said LDPC code S50.
Patent GB-2428947-A (GB)
Title: Providing magazine content to portable telephone handsets and updating pages when changes are required
Inventor: JEWSBURY ROBIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-08-03
Abstract: Content is provided to portable telephone handset users by a method comprising the steps of: providing a plurality of pages selected from magazine pages and, optionally, advertising pages to a server coupled to telephone service provider equipment, and transmitting those pages to portable handsets. Transmittal takes place over one or more telephone networks without user intervention and at times while the handset is "on" that are under the exclusive control of the server. Portable telephone handsets receive and store the pages in memory for subsequent viewing thereof on the handset screen by the handset user. Only those changes made in each page as compared with the same page previously received by the handset following an initial reception of that page are stored and overwritten in the handset memory. There may be a plurality of magazines to which a user may selectively subscribe. The advertising pages may be linked to particular magazine pages for display when the magazine is selected for view. A record of pages viewed may be stored in the handset and transmitted to the server independently of use of the handset for telephone communication and without the knowledge of the user. Selected pages may include a call to action in the form of an automatic link to a communications function of the handset.
Patent GB-2441005-A (GB)
Title: Sunshade shelter
Inventor: DOUGLAS GRANT BRIAN
IPC: E04H15/00
Filed: 2006-08-16
Abstract: A sunshade shelter 1 comprises a frame 10 having a roof section 11,12,13,14 and at least three vertical support members 16,17,18,19 supporting the roof section off the ground. A sheet of material 20 is provided to cover the roof section. The sheet material may have an Ultra Violet protection factor of 50 or above. Optional guy ropes and pegs 30,31,32,33 are provided to tie the frame and sheet of material to the ground. The pegs may comprise a cylindrical base member for gripping and for wrapping a guy rope around and a semicircular shaft for insertion in the ground.
Patent GB-2442763-A (GB)
Title: Secure locking manhole cover with multiple sensors and signal transmission to remote location
Inventor: HUGGETT ADAM
IPC: E02D29/14
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A cover or lid for a manhole or other inspection pit or shaft comprises a integrated lid device with locking pins 11 controlled via a code entry access lock means 2. The lid includes a CPU, a power supply and communication means such as a secure broadband connection or wireless network connection. Multiple sensors are integrated in to the lid including: Power surge detectors 14, Water level sensors 7, Motion sensors 5, CCTV cameras 8, Gas sensors 4, Seismic activity sensors 6. All information gathered from the above sensors is sent back to a remote monitoring centre. Any dangerous sensor levels or security breaches can be reported by warning signals sent to the remote monitoring centre. A key lock can provide restricted access to the sensors and or the code entry lock.
Patent GB-2430194-A (GB)
Title: Converting the colour of a single crystal CVD diamond
Inventor: SCARSBROOK GEOFFREY ALAN
IPC: C30B33/02
Filed: 2006-11-28
Abstract: A method of converting the colour of a single crystal CVD diamond into the range pink-green which includes the steps of providing single crystal CVD diamond which is coloured and heat treating the diamond in a temperature range of 1200-2500 {C under diamond stabilising pressures or in an inert or stabilising atmosphere. The diamond product may be a single crystal CVD diamond layer.
Patent GB-2437608-A (GB)
Title: Subterranean Electro-Thermal Heating System and Method
Inventor: REMEY EDWARD EVERETT DE ST
IPC: E21B43/24
Filed: 2005-06-16
Abstract: A subterranean electro-thermal heating system including one or more heater cable sections extending through one or more heat target regions of a subterranean environment and one or more cold lead sections coupled to the heater cable section(s) and extending through one or more non-target regions of the subterranean environment. A cold lead section delivers electrical power to a heater cable section but generates less heat than the heater cable section. The heater cable section(s) and the cold lead section(s) are arranged to deliver thermal input to one or more localized areas in the subterranean environment.
Patent GB-2436700-A (GB)
Title: Sealing agent for waterproof barriers
Inventor: JANIK GRAZYNA
IPC: E04B1/64
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: A sealing agent for waterproof barriers comprises a clay and cement suspension made of polymineral clays contains 3-15% parts by weight of cement, up to 65% parts by weight of fly-ash and/or rock dust of similar granulation, and 30-60% parts by weight, or better up to 50% parts by weight, of water suspension of clay, heavy or loamy.
Patent GB-2447857-A (GB)
Title: Inflatable tent
Inventor: JONES BRYN JOHN CONWAY
IPC: E04H15/20
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: The invention relates to an inflatable tent comprising two arc shaped supporting inflatable tubes 2, which are joined at the top in the centre 7 to form one rigid structure. The tent preferably comprises inner and outer shells sown to the inflatable tubing structures, which also separates the inner and outer shells, creating a gap which helps create an insulation layer, keeping the tent cool in summer and warm in winter. The outer shell 5 is preferably a silver, reflective, waterproof and breathable material that keeps the heat out in warm weather and the heat inside in colder weather, as well as keeping out the light. The tent may be erected by a hand pump or a CO2 cylinder to form a solid structure, and may also have an inbuilt mattress. A later embodiment refers to a hollow tent peg (figure 2) with a sharp end (3 figure 2) and a flat end (1 figure 2) covered with a thick rubber material.
Patent GB-2449224-A (GB)
Title: Method of storing and using a fallback channel in a wireless communication apparatus
Inventor: SUBRAMANI SIVA KUPANNA
IPC: H04B1/74
Filed: 2007-04-02
Abstract: Wireless communication can be established in a wireless communications medium defining a plurality of channels, by identifying a first channel available for use, meanwhile searching for a second channel available for use and, when such a second channel is identified, storing information identifying the second channel. Then, on determining that the first channel is no longer available for use, communication can be continued by switching to the second channel on the basis of the stored information. Moreover, and in addition or in the alternative, a reserve channel can be defined in the medium, to which a station can switch if it is determined that the first channel is no longer available for use.
Patent GB-2452906-A (GB)
Title: Two part diagnostic test lead
Inventor: CAPON SIMON OLIVER
IPC: H01B7/00
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: A two-piece automotive diagnostic test lead 1 and 2 that attaches to a disconnected vehicles component multi-plug male terminals by means of the corresponding test leads female terminals 3 and the vehicles wiring multi-plug female terminals by the corresponding test leads male terminals 4. The electrical signals are then analysed by connecting an oscilloscope (or other diagnostic equipment) to the shrouded sockets 5. The two part design allows for different types of terminals 3 and 4, to be connected to the sockets 5.