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Patent GB-2387724-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for tracking a resonant frequency
Inventor: KALININ VICTOR ALEXANDROVICH
IPC: G01R27/26
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: An arrangement for tracking the resonant frequency of one or more electrically resonant structures (11, 21) through a single channel comprises a variable frequency oscillator (13, 23) associated with the or each resonant structure (11, 21) which provides an excitation signal of a variable frequency encompassing the possible resonant frequency of the associated resonant structure. Coupling means (2) are provided which connect the or each variable frequency oscillator (13, 23) to said resonant structure(s). An I-mixer (15, 25) is provided for each oscillator (13, 23) which forms a synchronous detector, a first input (15a, 25a) of each I-mixer (15, 25) being connected to its associated oscillator (13, 23) and a second input (15b, 25b) being connected to the coupling device (2), the or each I-mixer (15, 25) mixing the excitation signal from the associated variable frequency oscillator (13, 23) with a response signal generated by the resonant structure(s) in response to the or each excitation signal. The output of the or each I-mixer (15, 25) is filtered to remove the sum products of the excitation and response signals, thereby leaving just an amplitude modulation component of the signal, which is then processed in a control loop to track the resonant frequency of the or each resonant structure.
Patent GB-2387513-A (GB)
Title: System and method of preserving point codes in a mobile network having a proxy switch
Inventor: NAQVI SHAMIM A
IPC: H04W88/18
Filed: 2001-11-21
Abstract: A proxy switch, communication method for use in a mobile network are described. A proxy switch is deployed between a base station subsystem and a mobile station center. It receives signaling messages and either retransmits them, blocks them converts them, or siphons them to an alternative network. Besides providing an ability to offload offload mobile traffic it provides a platform for new communication services. A mobile communications network has at least one BS, at least one MS, at least one MSC, and at least one switch in communication with at least one of the BSs and the at least one of the MSCs. A BS is in trunk line communication with the switch and the trunk line communication is organized as bearer circuits, each bearer circuit identifiable with a circuit identification code (CIC). The switch receives signaling messages from the the BS and determines if a call corresponding to the signaling message is to be handled by the alternative communication network. If so, the switch assigns a CIC for a bearer circuit for the call and communicates the CIC to the BS. Thereafter, the switch receives information on the CIC-identified bearer circuit and forwards the received information to the alternative network.
Patent GB-2393458-A (GB)
Title: Gutter with thermal break
Inventor: MCINTYRE BRIAN
IPC: E04D13/064
Filed: 2003-07-14
Abstract: A gutter 10 for a building comprises: a trough portion 20 for collecting and transporting rainwater, which has an upper 22 and a lower 24 channel which are nested and spaced apart, wherein the upper channel 22 is external to the building. The cutter also comprises a fastening portion (40, fig 2) provided at the lower channel for fastening the gutter to one or more structural support members 12 internal to the building; and an insulating material 30 interposed between the upper and lower channels. The fastening portion 40 and the upper channel are not connected to each other. The gutter may comprise a thermal break member (50, fig 2) interposed between the fastening portion 40 and the upper channel 22, the thermal break member (50) being adapted to inhibit heat transfer between the fastening portion 40 and the upper channel 22. The thermal break member (50) preferably comprises a sheet having low thermal conductivity such as a polymer. The gutter may be coated with a corrosion resistant material.
Patent GB-2405051-A (GB)
Title: Call establishment
Inventor: BROMWICH MICHAEL P
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: There is disclosed a communication system adapted to establishing a communication between at least two end-points, comprising: a control server for receiving a request including an identifier of a calling number of one end-point and an identifier of an action, and adapted to transmit said request in XML format in dependence upon said action, a switching control server for receiving the request in XML format; an IP router operating under the control of SIP messages from the switching control server; the IP router being controlled for establishing a first communication link to the calling number of the one end-point; wherein the switching controller further controls the IP router to connect the established communication link to the other end-point. IP router acts as a bridge to the two communication links.
Patent GB-2392058-A (GB)
Title: Controlling operation of a mobile device by depressing or rotating the antenna
Inventor: TODA YASUSHI
IPC: H04M1/72469
Filed: 2003-07-17
Abstract: A mobile terminal device 10 includes an antenna 1 to which a depression switch 15 and a rotation switch 16 are connected. By operating a tip portion 21 of the antenna 1, a user may control operation of the mobile device 10. If the mobile device 10 is a folding cellular phone, operation of the mobile device 10 may be controlled in a folded state. It may be possible to display a menu on a display unit or issue an alarm signal by pressing and rotating the tip portion 21.
Patent GB-2407864-A (GB)
Title: Inverting lamp shade
Inventor: WALBY JAMES BENJAMIN
IPC: F21V1/02
Filed: 2003-11-06
Abstract: A pendant lamp shade is invertable so that it can be used in two configurations: either an up light or a down light. There is no need to remove the lamp shade from the lamp. The lamp shade has a floating inner ring (e, fig 3), which is large enough to pass over a light bulb. Arrays of shading leaves (g) are attached to the inner ring at their narrow end and taper out to a larger fixed ring (h, fig 3). The larger fixed ring is attached to the lamp by arms (b, fig 3), which may be made from wire. Pull handles (f, k) may be provided to pull the inner ring up or down over the light bulb, thus selecting the up light or down light configurations.
Patent GB-2412965-A (GB)
Title: Generating seismic event using a sub-array of sources which is closest to a predetermined desired firing position
Inventor: NAESS OLE EDVARD
IPC: G01V1/02
Filed: 2004-04-02
Abstract: An array of seismic sources for generating seismic events comprises several (eg six to ten) linear sub-arrays (see figure 1), typically towed behind a vessel. Each sub-array has air guns 22-28 suspended from a float 19. A GPS device 34 on each sub-array allows the position of the sub-array to be determined. One of the sub-arrays is identified as being the sub-array closest to a predetermined desired firing position. The air guns in this sub-array, along with the guns in the arrays on either side, are then fired to generate a seismic event. This method and apparatus finds application in 4D (time-lapse) seismic surveys, as accurate positioning of the seismic source is required to avoid feathering.
Patent GB-2398005-A (GB)
Title: Orally administrable pharmaceutical formulation
Inventor: RADHAKRISHNAN RAMACHANDRAN
IPC: A61K31/137
Filed: 2003-02-20
Abstract: The present invention relates to a pharmaceutical formulation for oral administration through a soft gelatin capsule drug delivery device, wherein the pharmaceutical formulation has Pseudoephedrine HCl as the active pharmaceutical ingredient. The active pharmaceutical ingredient is embedded into an oily matrix, also the formulation comprises viscosity imparting agents, a surfactant; a suspending agent; and a suspension medium. The viscosity-imparting agents are partially hydrogenated vegetable oil and colloidal silicon dioxide, the surfactant is lecithin, the suspending agent is yellow beeswax, and the suspension medium is soybean oil. In one preferred embodiment, the formulation consists essentially of about 60 mg by weight of Pseudoephedrine HCl, about 15-25 mg by weight of partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, about 10-20 mg by weight of yellow beeswax, about 2-8 mg by weight of lecithin, about 2-8 mg by weight of silicon dioxide; and about 150-250 mg by weight of soybean oil. Also disclosed is a process for preparing the formulation.
Patent GB-2414396-A (GB)
Title: Mechanical massage device for sexual purposes
Inventor: LEE SHUEI-YUAN
IPC: A61H19/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A mechanical massage device for sexual purposes comprises a pedestal 10 on which is adjustably mounted a main body 30 having a massage piece (40 figure 5), such as an artificial penis, movable by means of a pole assembly (60 figure 5) protruding from the main body, the massage piece being removably connected to the pole assembly and reciprocating relative to the main body. The pole assembly is reciprocated by a slide device including a reciprocating slide board 54 having a slot 541 in which is inserted a pin 532 protruding from a chain 531 which is driven by a slide motor 52. The slide board may include a guiding seat 55 having a guiding seat hole and into which the pole assembly is inserted and a relay having a removable bolt 571 which may be inserted into the guiding seat hole and side hole 615 of the pole assembly. The pole assembly may include a rotation device comprising a first gear 625, a second gear 631 and a rotation motor 63. The massage piece may include an electrical vibration device.
Patent GB-2402897-A (GB)
Title: Dual cyclone separator module
Inventor: PARK JUNG-SEON
IPC: B04C7/00
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: A cyclone separator comprises a primary cyclone 40, and a secondary fine particle cyclone 30, the two cyclones 30, 40 forming a single module, which might be removably mountable into a host device such as a vacuum cleaner (fig.2). The apparatus may feature an air inlet 41, and an air outlet 45. The fine particle cyclone 30 may feature a dust filter 73.
Patent GB-2398573-A (GB)
Title: Oligomerisation/aromatisation of syngas prior to Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
Inventor: O'REAR DENNIS J
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: Syngas is generated in generator 15 and is passed to oligomerisation/aromatisation and separation zone 55. Nitrogen and LPG content of the syngas is reduced in zone 55. The product from zone 55 is forwarded to Fischer-Tropsch reactor 25. The Fischer-Tropsch product is forwarded to separator 35. C5+ products a forwarded via conduit 40 for further processing. Tail gas from separator 35 is recycled via conduits 45, 10 to be mixed with syngas feed in syngas generator 15. Preferably, a portion of tail gas in conduit 45 is fed to oligomerisation/aromatisation reactor 55.
Patent GB-2417000-A (GB)
Title: Combined frame and tray assembly
Inventor: BEAUMONT TREVOR
IPC: A61H3/00
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: A combined frame and tray assembly in which part of the frame forms a tray-receiving region including at least one support member of the frames 5, and a tray 2 adapted for releasable securement into said region, the tray including a peripheral flange and means enabling a push fit insertion of the entire tray into such securement within said region and a push release of the entire tray out of said region. The assembly is particularly useful for walking frames for use by the elderly.
Patent GB-2409566-A (GB)
Title: Guiding a moving tape and restricting tape edge displacement
Inventor: ANDERSON JAMES C
IPC: G11B15/60
Filed: 2004-12-22
Abstract: Method and apparatus for guiding a moving tape (160) having a tape edge (155) parallel to a direction of motion of the tape (135), wherein the tape is received tangentially on a curved surface 210 having an edge. Force applied to the tape (135) is increased as the tape drifts farther away from a nominal position so as to move the tape away from the edge of the surface. The force may be applied by the contact of the tape (135) with a chamfered or curved transition between the edge of the curved surface 210 and a flange 230. Lateral motion of the tape is dampened by breaking up an air-cushion between the tape and the curved surface and may be achieved by the presence of v-shaped grooves 240, acting as friction enhancers, disposed on the curved surface 210.
Patent GB-2405804-A (GB)
Title: Golf ball
Inventor: MATRONI GARY
IPC: C08L75/06
Filed: 2003-07-25
Abstract: A golf ball component, such as a golf ball cover layer (12), formed from a high or increased melt index thermoplastic polyurethane, polyurea or polyurethane/polyurea is disclosed. The cover (12) may be relatively thin (i.e., 0.075 or less). In addition, an operation in which the outer cover is exposed to an isocyanate solution is described to improve certain physical properties of the resulting golf ball.
Patent GB-2412203-A (GB)
Title: Execution of modified cheney scanning in a multithreaded processing environment
Inventor: HUDSON RICHARD
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2003-11-20
Abstract: In one embodiment a memory management method uses a third finger fetching pointer thread operating on memory objects distributed in a second memory space between a scan pointer thread and an allocation pointer thread to fetch objects in the second memory space prior to them being scanned. The fetching thread is moved to a next memory slot in the second memory space when the scanned memory slot does not hold a pointer to an object in the first memory space. The memory object is prefetched into a cache shared with an allocation pointer tread when the scanned memory slot holds a pointer to an object in the first space.
Patent GB-2413675-A (GB)
Title: Object tagging markers with self-validating characteristics
Inventor: CLEARY MICHAEL
IPC: G06K19/08
Filed: 2005-04-29
Abstract: A unique identifying marker for tagging objects, the marker comprising a primary data storage means having a specific combination of a predetermined number of characteristics that uniquely corresponds to certain data, which is stored in database. The marker further comprises a secondary data storage means having a single characteristic, which corresponds to the pre-determined number of characteristics present on the primary data storage means, wherein the single characteristic provides an indication of the validity of the data held in the primary data storage means. The single characteristic may be a colour with each colour corresponding to a certain number. Alternatively, it may be a chemical or a trace element and only detectable under ultraviolet light.
Patent GB-2426562-A (GB)
Title: A vibratory conveyor including an absorbing mass
Inventor: MOULSDALE TIMOTHY JOHN BLACKWE
IPC: B65G27/30
Filed: 2005-05-27
Abstract: A vibratory conveying apparatus 10 for moving materials, comprises: a base 12; a conveying member 18 supported from the base 12 by at least one resilient support 34; a drive 38a, 38b arranged to excite the conveying member 18 into vibration; and an absorbing mass 40 supported from the base 12 by at least one resilient support 42, such that movement of the absorber mass 40 is substantially parallel to that of the conveying member 18. The natural frequency of the absorbing mass 40 is arranged to be substantially equal to, or a multiple of, the natural frequency of the conveying member 18. When the conveying member 18 is excited into vibration by the drive 38a, 38b, the absorbing mass 40 vibrates substantially in phase opposition to the conveying member 18, resulting in the absorption of energy from the base 12.
Patent GB-2417213-A (GB)
Title: Coloured and textured model rail track
Inventor: YATES CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A63H19/30
Filed: 2005-08-08
Abstract: The invention to which this application relates is to lengths of model rail track of the type along which model trains can pass. The track has at least two spaced rails (4), said rails (4) mounted on a series of spaced elongate members depicting sleepers (6). Either the sleepers (6) or the rails (4) are provided with a colour and /or texture which differs from the remainder of the sleepers (6) or rails (4). This provides a more realistic effect and avoids the need for the purchaser of the track from having to alter the appearance of the same. The track assembly includes a base (30) with a top surface (63) which has at least a portion of the top surface positioned above the lowest point of the track when positioned thereon, again to increase the realism of the appearance of the model track assembly.
Patent GB-2428236-A (GB)
Title: Packaging having moveable tab members
Inventor: WHARTON BURGO
IPC: B65D5/38
Filed: 2005-09-26
Abstract: A drive means for driving movement of tab members of a package, such as trays for containing items, by causing a first tab member (14) to move in response to a movement of a second tab member (16), comprises a first belt means (42) to which the first tab member (14) is attached, which first belt means (42) co-operates with a second belt means (58) to which the second tab member (16) is attached. The belts means (42, 58) are coupled to move in different directions to each other such that moving the first tab member (14) in a first direction causes the second tab member (16) to move in a second direction different to said first direction. Alternatively, a package may comprise an open-ended sleeve (112), a tab member (130) moveable in and out of the sleeve (112), a tray member (128), and a lid (134) moveable in response to said movement of the tab member (130), the lid (134) being moveable between a closed position in which the lid (134) substantially covers the open end when the tray member (128) is within the sleeve (112) and an open position in which the lid (134) allows the tray member (128) to protrude from the sleeve (112) through the open end. The lid (134) is a web having opposed ends that at one end joins the sleeve (112) at a first hinge and at another end joins the tray member (128) at a second hinge such that relative movement of the second hinge with respect to the first hinge drives said movement of the lid.
Patent GB-2418808-A (GB)
Title: Foldable mobile telephone with ambient light sensor
Inventor: CHAN SERENE SEOK PENG
IPC: H04M1/02
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: An electronic device such as a foldable mobile telephone has an ambient light sensor to determine if the telephone is open or closed. A foldable mobile telephone 100 has a first part 102 and a second part 104, relatively movable by means of a hinge 114. An ambient light sensor 116 is used to determine if the telephone is in an open or closed position. The ambient light sensed may be compared to a threshold to indicate full or partial opening of the phone. In response to the ambient light signal, the mode of the mobile phone may be switched from standby to active.
Patent GB-2425774-A (GB)
Title: Polymerized liquid crystal film with low retardation
Inventor: HARDING RICHARD
IPC: C09K19/46
Filed: 2006-01-10
Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer film is prepared from a mixture of monoreactive and direactive liquid crystal polymers. At least one of the polymers is photosensitive such that it will dimerise or undergo other conformational changes on exposure to UV light, which reduce their birefringence. The polymers may have mesogenic side-chains and may comprise one or more compounds selected from azobenzenes, benzaldoximes, azomethines, stilbenes, spiropyrans, spirooxadines, fulgides, diarylethenes, cinnamates, 2-methyleneindane-1-ones and bis(benzylidenecycloalkanones. The films are prepared by coating the polymer mixture onto a substrate, aligning the coating and subjecting it to conditions which cause the simultaneous photoreaction of the photosensitive polymer and overall polymerisation of the film. Optionally, the substrate is then stripped away. The polymerisation may be carried out in an oxygen atmosphere which may be air. The polymer films are used as retardation films in liquid crystal devices.
Patent GB-2434633-A (GB)
Title: Freeze dryer shelf comprising a corrugated sheet defining a flow channel
Inventor: LANAWAY IVAN HAYNES
IPC: F26B5/06
Filed: 2006-01-27
Abstract: A freeze dryer shelf having opposed, parallel first and second plates 12, 14 spaced apart from one another by a corrugated sheet 16 attached to the plates and defining at least one flow channel 18 for conveying a diathermic fluid between the plates. The diathermic fluid may comprise alcohol, glycol or silicone oil.
Patent GB-2424370-A (GB)
Title: Treatment of Laminitis
Inventor: HARRIS PATRICIA
IPC: A61P19/00
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising one or more of a matrix metalloprotease inhibitor, a decarboxylase inhibitor, a fructanase enzyme and/or a flavonoid for use in the prevention of laminitis.
Patent GB-2423934-A (GB)
Title: Extracellular matrix composite materials, and manufacture and use thereof
Inventor: HILES MICHAEL C
IPC: A61K35/44
Filed: 2004-09-07
Abstract: Described are preferred extracellular matrix composites including a first extracellular matrix material (12) having a second extracellular matrix material (13) deposited thereon. The preferred materials are made by culturing cells in contact with an extracellular matrix graft material (10) in a fashion to cause the cells to biosynthesize and deposit extracellular matrix components on the material. The cells are then removed to provide the extracellular matrix composite material.
Patent GB-2423104-A (GB)
Title: Downhole fluid circulation with a jet assembly
Inventor: HOSIE DAVID GRAHAM
IPC: E21B4/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: An apparatus for use in downhole fluid circulation comprises a jet assembly 400 with nozzles 455 within an annulus. Fluid 410 flows downhole through a tubular string 430 and returns within the wellbore annulus 150. An orifice 405 in the tubular (which may be removable) generates a back pressure to urge a portion of the fluid 420 out through nozzles 455 as a jet into an area of the annulus. The jet of fluid acts to add energy to the annulus flow and increase the returning fluid flow rate, thus reducing fluid pressure. This provides methods of compensating for friction head developed in very deep wells and aids with cuttings removal. An alternative apparatus uses a turbine to add energy to the annulus flow (figure 3).
Patent GB-2427284-A (GB)
Title: Limiting smoke in the exhaust of an engine
Inventor: SUN MIN
IPC: F02D41/30
Filed: 2006-05-15
Abstract: Method of smoke limiting an engine. The method may include determining a minimum air/fuel (AFR) ratio and fuel limiting as a function thereof. The method may include determining a maximum fueling rate as a function of the minimum AFR and air mass flow to the engine. The method may include controlling the engine according to a requested fueling rate unless the requested fueling rate is greater than the maximum allowable fueling rate.
Patent GB-2426767-A (GB)
Title: Modular platform suitable for use as a temporary car park
Inventor: ROTHWELL FRANCIS LEIGH
IPC: E04H6/10
Filed: 2003-08-12
Abstract: A modular car park comprises a plurality of prefabricated deck modules <B>12</B>, each having a rectangular deck surface laid out to include support areas separated by an aisle, the modules <B>12</B> being attached together to form a platform and held off the ground by a support <B>14</B>. Each module <B>12</B> is the width of a parking bay and long enough to accommodate a parking bay <B>27a</B>, <B>27b</B> at each end and an aisle two lanes wide running across the module. The modules <B>12</B> may be connected adjacent to each other along their longest sides. Access ramps <B>29</B> for vehicles may be provided adjacent the aisle of an end module, access stairs <B>31</B> for pedestrians may be provided. Preferably the support is in the form of legs, each having a foot, where the foot is able to pivot and/or move laterally with respect to the leg, furthermore, the surface of the foot may be curved.