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Patent GB-2364233-A (GB)
Title: Composition for freezing dog sperm method of freezing the dog sperm utilizing the compositions & artificial insemination method employing the frozen dog sperm
Inventor: SON HWA SUB
IPC: A61D1/08
Filed: 2000-04-26
Abstract: Compositions for freezing dog sperm, a freezing method of the dog sperm utilizing the compositions and an artificial insemination method employing the frozen dog sperm are disclosed. The composition for freezing dog sperm contains 0.25 to 4.5 g of sodium citrate, 0.45 to 4.0 g of dextrose, 0.01 to 0.3 g of penicillin, 50,000 to 500,000 IU of streptomycin, 0.25 to 0.45 of catalase, 0.045 to 0.25 g of yolk, 1.5 to 15 ml of glycerol and 0.02 to 0.1 žg of dog serum. The freezing method of the dog sperm includes the steps of (a) collecting male dog sperm by a massage method or electrical shock, (b) centrifuging the collected sperm to separate away the upper fluid and to fractionate only the lower sperm, (c) mixing the lower sperm and the composition in a volumetric ratio of 1:1 and primarily refrigerating the same, (d) further adding the composition to the mixture obtained in the step (c) to mix the sperm and the composition in a volumetric ratio of 1:2 and secondarily refrigerating the same, and (e) adding liquid nitrogen to the mixture obtained in the step (d) and freezing the same.
Patent GB-2376244-A (GB)
Title: Arrangement at a textile fibre-processing machine for the removal of waste
Inventor: TOEBBEN ROBERT
IPC: D01G15/00
Filed: 2002-03-06
Abstract: An arrangement at a carding machine, cleaning machine, opening machine or the like, for fibre material has cover elements 17', 17'' present at a high-speed roller 4, between which cover elements there is at least one air passage opening 21c through which air is admitted to assist in removing short fibres from the roller 4, there being arranged in the region of the air passage opening an air guiding element 22, the spacing of which from the roller 4 can be altered. In order to optimise the working elements at the roller, there is associated with the cover 17 a pressure measuring element 24, by means of which the static pressure between the cover and the roller 4 can be measured and the pressure can be used to adjust the spacing of the guide element 22 from the roller 4.
Patent GB-2374608-A (GB)
Title: Needling apparatus with two oppositely driven eccentric drives and at least one additional eccentric drive
Inventor: LEGL LUDWIG
IPC: D04H18/02
Filed: 2002-03-27
Abstract: An apparatus for needling a non-woven material which is drivable in a reciprocating fashion both in the needle-penetration direction (5) as well as the direction of passage (6) of the non-woven material comprises two connecting rods (10) of two oppositely drivable eccentric drives (8, 9) for the drive of a needle board support (3) in the needle-penetration direction (5), and at least one additional eccentric drive (12). The connecting rods (10) of the two oppositely drivable eccentric drives (8, 9) extend inclined in opposite directions with respect to the needle-penetration direction (5), and the additional eccentric drive (12) revolves synchronously with one of the two other eccentric drives (8, 9). The connecting rod (15) of the additional eccentric drive (12) is also linked to the support (3) and forms with the connecting rod (10) of the synchronously revolving eccentric drive (8) a parallelogram of links for guiding the support (3). The eccentric drives (8, 9) which are drivable in opposite directions, are provided with a phase shift (  d  ), or are adjustable with respect to the mutual angular position.
Patent GB-2377182-A (GB)
Title: Nasal packing device
Inventor: HUDSON JOHN OVERTON
IPC: A61B17/24
Filed: 2001-05-04
Abstract: Apparatus for arresting bleeding in a body cavity comprising a delivery means (29) and an inflatable non-elastomeric balloon (27) connectable to the delivery means (29), wherein the apparatus includes at least one pressure control means for automatically controlling inflation of the balloon (27) so that the balloon (27) can be inflated to a predetermined pressure.
Patent GB-2379030-A (GB)
Title: Arrayed waveguide grating and optical communication system
Inventor: HOSOI TORU
IPC: G02B6/34
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: An arrayed waveguide grating comprises a substrate, a first channel waveguide disposed on the substrate, a channel waveguide array disposed on said substrate and arranged such that the waveguides in the array are of sequentially increasing length, a first slab waveguide disposed on said substrate and connecting said first channel waveguide to one end of said channel waveguide array, and a second slab waveguide disposed on said substrate and connecting the other end of said channel waveguide array to a second channel waveguide disposed on said substrate, wherein a connection portion of said second channel waveguide has a multi-mode interference configuration in which an optical waveguide width changes step-functionally and discontinuously.
Patent GB-2382263-A (GB)
Title: Network/system modelling using node discovery and node associated data
Inventor: CHRISTODOULOU ATHENA
IPC: H04Q3/00
Filed: 2002-11-15
Abstract: An electronic model of a communications network or system 10 having at least one host 12 and a plurality of nodes 14 connected thereto, directly or otherwise, is produced. The modelling apparatus determines the presence of and identifies nodes 14 in the network or system 10, obtains data relating to at least some of the nodes and/or the host 12 and creates an electronic model of the system or network using the data. The apparatus comprises a trusted computer host 16 for use in analysing the network 10. The trusted computer host 16 comprises means 18 for detecting nodes 14 on the network. As nodes 14 are detected, sampling probes 20 are inserted at each such node 14 wherever possible. The probes 20 take measurements at the respective nodes and return the resultant data to the trusted computer host 16. For a case where it is not possible to insert a probe 20 at a detected node 14, the trusted computer host 16 comprises means 22 for performing traffic analysis and obtaining a profile of behaviour between that node 14 and the network host 12. The data received from the probes 20 and the traffic analysis data is used by model simulation means 24 in the trusted computer host 16 to create a model of the network 10.
Patent GB-2382020-A (GB)
Title: Spoon-shaped nozzle for container
Inventor: RACHELE ROLLIN
IPC: G01F19/00
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A nozzle for a container comprises a spoon bowl 3 connected by hollow channel 8 to coupling means 4. The coupling means may either be a thread corresponding to a thread on a container 2, or a conical push-fit coupling, to be inserted into an aperture of the container. A projection 9 is provided on the coupling means to pierce any seal of the container aperture. A flexible flap 7 is disposed at the spoon end 6 of the hollow channel 8 to restrict the flow of matter therefrom, and may initially be adhered over the opening 6 of the channel 8 to provide sealing means. The container 2 with which the nozzle may be coupled can be a flexible container, squeezed to dispense its contents, or a cylinder with a piston, said piston either depressed directly upon the matter to be dispensed, or upon a bag placed in the cylinder and containing said matter. The nozzle and the container can be used to dispense baby food or medicine.
Patent GB-2389969-A (GB)
Title: Dual stator stepping motor
Inventor: FENG CHANG-YUNG
IPC: H02K37/04
Filed: 2002-12-13
Abstract: A step motor includes a rotor, two stators, a partition device, a first control circuit and a second control circuit. The two stators are installed around the rotor, having magnetic poles in different numbers to generate different step angles. The partition device is installed between the two stators for preventing electromagnetic induction generated between the two stators. The first control circuit and the second control circuit respectively control current transmitted to each of the two stators.
Patent GB-2386463-A (GB)
Title: An illuminated vehicle roof sign
Inventor: PRICE ALAN
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2003-01-30
Abstract: A vehicle roof sign 1 comprises a support structure 2, a receiver 3, on the support structure for removably receiving a display sign and an illumination source 50, within the support structure 2, for illuminating a replaceable display sign, which may be protected by a transparent panel 20. The display sign may be held in the receiver by a releasable clamp 10, where the clamp has a biassing means such as a spring (11 figure 3) to bias the clamp in the holding position. The receiver may be a track such as a pair of spaced apart rails 21 for receiving the protective panel and or the display sign, and where the lower tracks 22 may have a plurality of holes to act as a water run-off outlet. The support structure may have mounting feet (40 figure 2) which may be magnetically mounted on the roof and spring loaded to allow the foot to follow the shape of the roof.
Patent GB-2403466-A (GB)
Title: Article carrier
Inventor: HALL DEREK
IPC: B65G7/12
Filed: 2003-07-03
Abstract: A carrying device (1) comprises a webbing belt (2) which is passed around an item (3) to be transported and tightened securely with a ratchet buckle (4). The item (3) and belt (2) are suspended from a pair of carrying poles (6, 7) by two respective sets of suspension straps (5) disposed on opposite sides of the item (3). The straps (5) may be slideable along the belt (2) before tightening to allow for differently sized items (3). The device (1) and item (3) can be carried by two persons (8, 9), each holding an end of one carrying pole (6, 7) in either hand, over terrain which is impassable to wheeled vehicles. The article can be a plant pot such as a tub (3).
Patent GB-2393614-A (GB)
Title: Aircraft security communication system
Inventor: STEFANI ROLF
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2003-08-20
Abstract: A multimedia aircraft communication system including a portable control and display unit 100, such as a portable handheld pocket PC or PDA, for communicating data, voice and/or video communications to devices both inside and outside the aircraft. The system uses the aircraft's existing communications infrastructure (e.g. SATCOM, GPS, VHF antennas 400, 500, 600) and includes an Aircraft Communication Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) transceiver 300 for communicating data, voice and video messages, e.g. to other aircraft and ground-based operation centres. The system includes a peripheral device on the aircraft, preferably a camera, whose movement and function can be controlled by the portable control and display unit 100, enabling the selection of images to be transmitted. The control and display unit 100 may communicate with other control and display units 100 and communication may include sensor conditions such as activation of panic button 800, door contacts and fire detection. The system is operable both when the aircraft is in flight and on the ground and, in the event of an emergency, terror attack or hijack, the system enables people both inside and outside the aircraft to be alerted and provided with relevant voice, data and video information. The portable control and display unit 100 may also function as a cell phone and can be provided to cabin crew 40 and Sky Marshals 30.
Patent GB-2397430-A (GB)
Title: Coin treating device
Inventor: NAKAJIMA KENJI
IPC: G07F9/10
Filed: 2001-07-09
Abstract: A coin treating device includes inventory means (30) which relates to paying out coins from a coin storage unit. Control apparatus (40) forbids and allows inventory processing based on detachment and re-installment of the coin storage unit.
Patent GB-2398685-A (GB)
Title: Optical test system with calibration parameter updating
Inventor: MAHOWALD PETER H
IPC: H04L69/40
Filed: 2003-11-10
Abstract: An optical transceiver (30) connectable to a test apparatus (44). The optical transceiver (30) includes a least one test apparatus interface (48) configured to receive from the test apparatus (44) an input causing at least a first transceiver operating parameter to have a level substantially equal to a known value, at least one sensor (32, 34) configured to measure a level of at least one transceiver operating parameter including the level of the first transceiver operating parameter, a data interface configured to provide a value representative of the level of the first transceiver operating parameter, and a controller (36). The controller (36) is configured to receive and convert the representative value to an actual value using a defined function having a plurality of predetermined coefficients and to provide the actual value to the test apparatus (44) via the data interface. The controller (36) is further configured to receive from the test apparatus (44) via the data interface a plurality of replacement coefficients determined by comparing the actual value to the known value.
Patent GB-2407382-A (GB)
Title: Bubble level having extension portions
Inventor: THORNTON ALEC
IPC: G01C9/26
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: The spirit levelling device is such that a main body may be extended by the addition of extension portions f1 and f2. A spring in the ends of portions f1 and f2 connect with the ends of the mainbody. The main body and extensions may each include one or more bubble vials. A four feet level may be extended to six feet (approx. 1200 mm extended to 1800 mm).
Patent GB-2408470-A (GB)
Title: An engine exhaust system
Inventor: BIRKBY NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: F01N3/02
Filed: 2003-11-25
Abstract: An internal combustion engine exhaust system 10 comprises an exhaust gas recirculation path 22, a particulate filter 18 and a burner 36 to effect regeneration of the particulate filter. In use, exhaust gases carrying particulates leaving an engine 12, pass though a turbo charger 16, into exhaust line 14 before entering the particulate filter 18 where particulates are removed from the exhaust gases. When removed particulates clog the filter an increased back pressure is detected by an electronic control unit 44 which initiates operation of the burner 36 causing particulates to burn off the filter and hence clean it. A cooling mechanism 24 may be provided downstream of the particulate filter and burner and allows exhaust gases passing along the pipe 22 to cool. Advantageously particulate emissions from diesel engine exhausts are reduced.
Patent GB-2393793-A (GB)
Title: Active signal conditioning circuitry for well logging and monitoring while drilling nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers
Inventor: KRUGLIAK ZINOVY B
IPC: G01V3/32
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: NMR transmitter/receiver antenna (20) active signal conditioning circuit that enables receiver antenna circuit protection from high voltage RF transmitter pulses, provides energy dumping for the entire antenna in successive stages (35,32,34) and eliminates retuning during sweeping of the antenna frequency.
Patent GB-2410872-A (GB)
Title: Adaptive and constrained weighting in SDMA receivers
Inventor: WILSON KEITH
IPC: H01Q3/26
Filed: 2004-02-06
Abstract: In a systolic ("heartbeat-like") weighting array 500, matrices X of input data from multiple receiving antennas (101, fig. 1) are manipulated by matrices C of spatial constraints at a processor (103) so that a beamformer (105) can extract wanted signals from multiple transmitters in a Spatial Division Multiple Access cellular nework. Narrowband (number of taps B = 1, fig .2) or broadband (B>1, fig. 11) systems can thus detect multiple wanted signals without requiring multiple processors or square-root operations. When operating in an adaptive mode (L= 1), an unconstrained solution is output which reduces interference omnidirectionally. Then, in a non-adaptive 'frozen' mode (L=0), spatial constraint matrices are applied which allow greater weightings from particular look directions, effectively steering a beam towards the sources. Transposing and passing the outputs back through the array further optimises the calculated weightings.
Patent GB-2411318-A (GB)
Title: Driver assistance system
Inventor: GREENWOOD JEREMY JOHN
IPC: H04N5/232
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: The present invention relates to a driver assistance system for aiding driver vision in a vehicle, and a control transmission method of such a system. The system includes at least one camera 3 which is arranged to be removably mounted in a docking station 4 in the vehicle 1. The camera 3 comprises a first communication means 5 arranged to communicate with a second communication means 6 located in the vehicle 1 when the camera 3 is out of the docking station 4. The docking station 4 and the second communication means 6 are connected to a central microprocessor 7 which is further connected to a digital display 8 which is located in the interior of the vehicle 1 in a position where it is visible to a driver and further includes user input means 9. The first 5 and the second 6 communication means are provided with a UHF communication unit and a microwave communication unit arranged to transmit in real time the video signal from the camera to the digital display 8 by way of microwave communication channel and to communicate remotely with the camera 3 so as to provide remote control of camera functions by way of UHF link. The camera and the docking station further include an infra red communication means enabling to exchange data between the microprocessor 7 and the camera 3 when it is in the docking station so that the microprocessor 7 is able to remote control the camera 3. In order to avoid battery drain and the interference respectively, the camera 3 transmits the video signal at any particular time and a determined microwave channel and a control command are retransmitted to the required camera at regular intervals.
Patent GB-2412227-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge format command key
Inventor: EVANS RHYS WYN
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2004-03-20
Abstract: Data storage apparatus comprises a tape drive and a tape cartridge, the tape cartridge having a data storage tape on which WORM data is stored. The data storage apparatus is controlled by providing a format command to the tape drive commanding a formatting operation that conditions the tape for erasure or overwriting of the WORM data. A format command key is provided with the format command to be compared with a key recorded in the cartridge. The format command is enabled in dependence upon the comparison between the format command key and the recorded key. The format command key can be recorded on the tape or in a cartridge memory.
Patent GB-2402197-A (GB)
Title: A load plate for an attachment hardware assembly for securing an ASIC to a circuit board
Inventor: CROMWELL STEPHEN DANIEL
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2004-05-07
Abstract: A load plate 101 of an attach hardware assembly 100 is configured for use in securing an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) 106 to a circuit board 107 as part of the attachment hardware assembly. The load plate 101 has a protective coating 110 to protect the load plate 101 from corrosion.
Patent GB-2400838-A (GB)
Title: Elevator assembly
Inventor: SPARROWHAWK KENNETH MICHAEL
IPC: B66B9/04
Filed: 2003-03-12
Abstract: An elevator assembly (10) comprising a support platform (12) mounted on first and second legs (14, 16) and a control means (18). The first leg (14) includes first primary and secondary length adjustable members (20, 22), which members (20, 22) are secured together and arranged so that they are axially offset and extend in substantially opposite directions. The second leg (16) includes second primary and secondary length adjustable members (32, 34) which members (32, 34) are secured together and arranged so that they are axially offset and extend in substantially opposite directions. The first primary length adjustable member (20) is operably connected to both the control means (18) and the second secondary length adjustable member (34). The second primary length adjustable member (32) is operably connected to both the control means (18) and the first secondary length adjustable member (22). On operation of the control means (18), the primary length adjustable members (20, 32) extend or retract, causing the secondary length adjustable members (22, 34) to extend or retract respectively, to raise or lower the support platform (12).
Patent GB-2421786-A (GB)
Title: Textile ducts for air circulation systems
Inventor: THOMSEN NIELS ERIC
IPC: F24F7/04
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A duct 6 for use in air circulation systems comprises an inner gas permeable layer 2 and an outer gas impervious layer 3 and one or more spaces 5' disposed between the layers 2, 3. Spacing means 4a (4b, 4c fig 1) in the form of one or more strips, tabs, meshes, webs, fibrous material and or foams may be provided in sealing contact with the inner 2 and or outer 3 layer. The layers 2, 3 may be made from the same woven textile material and formed from an aramid and or a polyester being flame retardant. The inner layer 2 may have a porous loose weave and may have one or more apertures 7 and the outer layer 3 may have a non porous tight weave. The duct 6 may have a circular, d-shape or quadrant cross section, may be provided with zips for connecting a series of ducts together and may be washed in a washing machine to remove entrapped particles. The air circulation system may comprise one or more air handling and or air treatment units to remove dust, particulates, moisture, and or nuclear, biological or chemical agents, and may be used in marine vessels, buildings or land vehicles.
Patent GB-2425822-A (GB)
Title: Mobile platform with a tactile actuator system receiving signals relating to a screen cursor position
Inventor: MONKMAN GARETH JOHN
IPC: G06F3/0354
Filed: 2005-05-04
Abstract: A mobile platform 3 (e.g. a computer mouse) has a tactile feedback element 7, the element receiving signals which relate to visual or video characteristics (e.g. intensity, colour, brightness, contrast) at the position of a cursor 1 on a display screen 2. Tactile elements may be interchanged. The apparent stroke, spring constant, damping coefficient or elastic modulus of the element may be altered. An array of elements may be used. The platform may sense spatial position in two (2D) or three dimensions (3D). Drive signals may contain real and imaginary components. The actuator may be selected from a range of numerous types.
Patent GB-2426567-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerator
Inventor: CHOI BONG JUN
IPC: F25D25/02
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: The present invention comprises a refrigerator which includes a body having a cold storage space and a freezer compartment, an evaporator (140) provided to the body to generate cold air, a plurality of racks (110) partitioning each of the cold storage space and the freezer compartment into a plurality of chambers, and at least one adjustment unit provided to each rear portion of the racks, the at least one adjustment unit configured to adjust a quantity of the cold air supplied to each of the chambers. As shown, a knob (165, Fig 5A) may be pulled by an operator to move a link (162, Fig 5A) and an attached separator (120). By adjusting the position of the separator (120), and accordingly the gap between the rear wall of the freezer compartment and the corresponding rack (110), more or less cold air can be supplied to the relevant chamber (A) in the freezer compartment. A vertical barrier (180, Fig 7) may also be used.