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Patent GB-2419642-A (GB)
Title: A cylinder block, for a reciprocating piston pump, having inlet and outlet valves with retainers
Inventor: KUGELEV VLADIMIR
IPC: F04B53/00
Filed: 2004-10-29
Abstract: A cylinder block assembly 17 for a reciprocating pump includes a block body having a piston chamber 37 that receives a piston 35 of the reciprocating pump. The cylinder block assembly has an outlet valve assembly 41 positioned within the block body that is positioned in fluid communication with the piston chamber. An outlet valve retainer retains the outlet valve relative to the piston chamber. The cylinder block assembly includes an inlet valve assembly 39 extending through a side of the block body to the piston chamber. An inlet valve retainer 45 also retains the inlet valve assembly relative to the piston chamber. A discharge passage 43 extends from the outlet valve assembly to another side of the block body. A portion of the discharge passage extends between the inlet valve assembly and the inlet valve retainer.
Patent GB-2407852-A (GB)
Title: Coupling with plate spring pretensioning
Inventor: OCHSENKNECHT DANIEL
IPC: F16D7/02
Filed: 2004-11-05
Abstract: A coupling, for an agricultural implement, comprises a first coupling element 1 which is coupled to a second coupling element 2 by a friction assembly 3 having a number of inner and outer friction plates 12, 13, 16. Between the friction assembly 3 and an actuating element 4 of a hydraulic piston 20 is a plate spring 6, so that, when the actuating element 4 is moved by the piston 20 to an "on" position the plates 12, 13, 16 are force into engagement by a pretensioning force of the plate spring 6. The pretensioning of the plate spring 6 is regulated by abutment means 31, 36 which adjusts the amount of movement of the actuating element 4. In one embodiment the abutment means comprises studs 31 and screwed nuts 36 while in another embodiment coiled springs (37, fig 5) are also provided around the studs 31. The hydraulic piston 20 is actuated by a hydraulic pressure source which is connected to cylinder chamber 21 by a passage 30.
Patent GB-2420669-A (GB)
Title: Image segmentation
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G06T9/20
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A method of image segmentation using graph-theory techniques, in which pixels of an image are represented by the vertices of a graph. A minimum spanning tree is generated and edges of the tree are successively removed according to a morphological property to leave a spanning forest, trees of which correspond to segments of the images, preferably of reasonable comparable sizes.
Patent GB-2405348-A (GB)
Title: Tracheostoma cannula mounting
Inventor: WORTHINGTON IAN DAVID
IPC: A61M16/04
Filed: 2003-06-09
Abstract: A tracheostoma cannula mounting, a cannula assembly incorporating such a mounting, and a method of mounting the same within a stoma are described. The mounting includes a generally planar sheet portion (2) provided with an aperture (4) therein of suitable size and shape to engage a channel portion of a tracheostoma cannula (21) in interference fit so as to present a rearward mounting face (18) adapted in use to lie against the skin of the tracheostoma patient in the vicinity of the stoma. The material from which the sheet (2) is fabricated comprises tacky gel material such as silicone gel at least in the vicinity of the mounting face (18), and is preferably made essentially entirely from such material.
Patent GB-2406415-A (GB)
Title: Waveform analysis
Inventor: DUNTHORN DAVID IRVING
IPC: G01R23/16
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: A method extracts information from a time varying signal. The method analyzes the signal to determine component signals. The signal analysis includes defining a signal analysis sample interval, the signal analysis sample interval being within a boundary, wherein at least one component signal is included within the signal analysis sample interval. The method transforms the signal over the signal analysis sample interval using a transform method to produce a transform of the signal consisting of transform coefficients. The method fits a function having real and imaginary parameters to a number of transform coefficients to determine a best fit function within the signal analysis sample interval. A mathematical operation performed on the best fit function yields parameter information within the signal analysis sample interval. The method extracts at least one parameter resulting from the mathematical operation, the parameter representing a characteristic of a component signal.
Patent GB-2410658-A (GB)
Title: Cascaded delegation
Inventor: KALOGRIDIS GEORGIOS
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2002-10-14
Abstract: This invention generally relates to methods, systems and computer program code for flexible but secure delegation, particularly where a chain of accountability is required in a system where trust is delegated. A method of requesting a service, by a delegate data processing entity in a chain of delegate data processing entities of length at least one, from an end point data processing entity, the method comprising sending a request from said delegate entity to said end point entity, said request comprising: a set of delegation tokens, one from each delegate entity in said chain, each said delegation token including information relating to a delegation request; a set of delegation token signatures, one from each delegate entity in said chain, each comprising a respective delegate entity signature of a respective said delegation token; and service request data.
Patent GB-2413688-A (GB)
Title: Tape deployment system for different cartridge formats and tape widths
Inventor: MAULE HUGO
IPC: G11B25/06
Filed: 2005-05-03
Abstract: A tape guide assembly 10 for a rotary scan tape cartridge drive which accommodates different sized tape cartridges 110 containing different widths of tape 100. When tape guides 20-70 are moved to deploy tape 100 around helical scan head 80 and capstan 30 only the sub set of guides 40, 50, 60, 70 whose height corresponds to the width of tape 100 engage the tape 100, in dependence on the size of cartridge 110. An alternative sub-set of guides (fig 7 - 40', 50', 60', 70') engage when tape 100' of differing width from different cartridge 110' is deployed. Cartridge 110 is positioned according to its size and the guides (fig 6, 40', 50', 60' 70') which are to engage the tape may be arranged to lie within the footprint of cartridge 110'. Tape guides, which may comprise a pinch roller 20, rollers with flanges and inclined posts may be mounted on guide modules (fig 11, 214). Cartridges of different sizes may be located by abutments (fig 14, 300, 300', 300").
Patent GB-2416374-A (GB)
Title: Ducted gas turbine engine with pulse detonation tube(s)
Inventor: HENRY JOHN LESLIE
IPC: F02C5/12
Filed: 2005-05-18
Abstract: A gas turbine engine (10, fig 1) comprises, a fan (12, fig 1), a core engine 23 in flow relationship with, and located downstream from, the fan 12, an annular bypass duct 36 surrounding the core engine 23 and also being in flow relationship with, and located downstream from, the fan 12, and at least one pulse detonation tube 102 located radially outwardly of the core engine 23. The engine may comprise a plurality of pulse detonation tubes 102 circumferentially spaced within the bypass duct 36 and downstream of the fan 12. Airflow from the bypass duct 36 into the tube(s) 102 may be controlled by a rotary valve 124 which may comprise a rotor disk 126 comprising at least one opening 128 and be driven by electric, hydraulic or air motor 132.
Patent GB-2419095-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble isoflavone composition, process for producing the same, and use thereof
Inventor: KIDO TAKETOSHI
IPC: A23L2/52
Filed: 2004-05-19
Abstract: A water-soluble isoflavone composition comprising   a  -glucosylisoflavone and isoflavone and optionally containing isoflavone aglycone, wherein the ratio of the amount of aglycone contained in the   a  -glucosylisoflavone to the amount of aglycone contained in the sum of the isoflavone and the isoflavone aglycone, (aglycone amount in   a  -glucosylisoflavone)/[(aglycone amount in isoflavone)+(isoflavone aglycone amount)], is 2.5/1 or higher; or a water-soluble isoflavone composition comprising   a  -glucosylisoflavone, isoflavone, and isoflavone aglycone, wherein the amount of the isoflavone aglycone in the composition is 0.01 to 20% based on all aglycones in the composition. Also provided is a beverage, cosmetic, medicine, or feed each containing the composition.
Patent GB-2430776-A (GB)
Title: Efficient reading of non-volatile memory by bypassing ECC
Inventor: ZEEVI JOSEF
IPC: G06F12/02
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A method for reading a non-volatile memory comprises reading a first portion of a redundant memory area of a data sector of the non-volatile memory, the redundant memory area including a first portion having data associated with the data sector, a relative sector index (e.g. an offset) and a block number. A second portion has an error correction code (ECC), which could include parity data and syndrome data. The first portion could also include cyclic redundancy check (CRC) data and block status data. The memory could also comprise a second data region and a second redundant memory area, having the same structure as the first redundant memory area. Also disclosed is a method for receiving a memory cleanup signal, reading a first (but not second) portion of each of a plurality of redundant memory areas, organizing data, and when the memory is ready for operation, providing a ready indication. A method of performing error correction is also disclosed, in which a first portion (but not all) of a redundant memory is read. CRC data stored in the first portion is then evaluated and the relative sector index and the block number are used to organize a page of memory in response to the CRC indicating a valid condition. If an invalid condition is indicated, the ECC could then be read and used to perform error correction.
Patent GB-2435333-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer device
Inventor: TREZISE GREGORY KEITH
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2006-02-01
Abstract: A data transfer device for transferring data to and from a removable data storage item. When transferring data to the removable data storage item, the data transfer device encrypts the data using an encryption key, and additionally encrypts predetermined reference data using the encryption key. The data transfer device then stores the encrypted data and the encrypted reference data to the removable data storage item. When transferring data from the removable data storage item, the data transfer device retrieves the encrypted data from the removable data storage item, decrypts the encrypted data and outputs the decrypted data. In the event that an error occurs during decryption, the encrypted reference data stored on the removable data storage item may be retrieved and used to determine the cause of the error. In particular, the encrypted reference data may be used to determine whether the correct encryption key has been used for decryption. The reference data may comprise a copy of the encryption key. The data transfer device may be a tape drive and the removable data storage item may be a tape cartridge.
Patent GB-2434740-A (GB)
Title: Food processor arrangements having an integral capability for weighing ingredients
Inventor: CLARK SIMON
IPC: G01G19/52
Filed: 2006-02-07
Abstract: Food processor arrangements are provided having an integral capability for weighing ingredients to be processed by the arrangement; such arrangements including a casing (50) containing an electric motor (53) and an associated drive system (52) coupled to a drive outlet, located on a bowl-supporting surface of the casing, for driving a food processing tool in the bowl. First and second rail members (71, 72) disposed to either side of the casing, are supported on standing feet (73, 74, 75, 76) for the food processor arrangement, and one or more load cells (81, 82) are mounted upon each rail. The rails support the food processor and the load cells provide electrical signals that can be processed to indicate on a display the weight of ingredients in the bowl. The drive system is low-slung, as it includes components disposed between the rails, and thereby permits the bowl-supporting platform to be provided at an operational height that is conveniently low for a user.
Patent GB-2437338-A (GB)
Title: Detecting monochrome images from the skew of a statistical distribution of pixel values
Inventor: DIGGINS JONATHAN
IPC: G06V10/28
Filed: 2006-04-21
Abstract: Monochrome images are detecting by analysing the skew of the statistical distribution of colour difference values of pixels. A skew parameter may be derived from an upper percentile, a lower percentile and a median value of the statistical distribution of colour difference values and colour may be detected when the said skew parameter exceeds a threshold. Detection of monochrome images may find use in image classification in a library or in the monitoring and control of broadcasting for example.
Patent GB-2423851-A (GB)
Title: System and method for performing an image level snapshot and for restoring partial volume data
Inventor: VARADHARAJAN PRAKASH
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-15
Abstract: The present invention comprises a method for performing a snapshot of an information store that indexes the contents of the information store (90), retrieving data associated with the contents of the information store (90) from a file allocation table (102), copying the contents of the information store (90) to a storage device (115) based on the snapshot, and associating the retrieved data with the copied contents to provide file system information for the copied contents.
Patent GB-2439332-A (GB)
Title: A floating calliper disc brake
Inventor: GIOVANNI FRA
IPC: F16D55/227
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A floating caliper disc brake comprises a calliper support structure 11 (eg. torque plate, carrier) for attachment to a vehicle, and a caliper 14 which is mounted on the support structure such that it is able to slide relative to the disc 13, said caliper including an actuation piston 15. When the piston is actuated to engage the brakes, the calliper will slide so that both brake pads 18a, 18b are brought into contact with the brake disc. The sliding displacement (X) of the brake calliper 14 relative to the torque plate 11 is guided by the engagement of the piston 15 in a bore 17 formed in the torque plate. The piston is ideally hydraulically actuated. In addition, a park brake facility 28 may be incorporated which uses a ball and ramp expander mechanism 24 to move the piston. The calliper may comprise an axially adjustable screw adjuster 36 to compensate for pad wear.
Patent GB-2441314-A (GB)
Title: Blank preparation, plastic sheet laminated to card
Inventor: MONEY JULIAN DAVID KYRLE
IPC: B31B50/62
Filed: 2006-08-29
Abstract: A blank preparation process features the laminating of a plastic sheet 39 to a, cut and otherwise prepared 32, flexible card blank material, such as from roll 30. The finished blanks, such as in roll 46, can subsequently be folded up into containers, which may be sandwich containers.
Patent GB-2431411-A (GB)
Title: Parthenogenic activation of oocytes for the production of human embryonic stem cells
Inventor: REVAZOVA ELENA S
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: Methods of producing human stem cells by parthenogenetically activating human oocytes by manipulation of oxygen tension, including manipulation of Ca2+ under high 02 tension using anionophore and contacting oocytes with serine threonine kinase inhibitors (DMAP) under low 02 tension, isolating inner cell masses (ICMs) from the activated oocytes, and culturing the cells of the isolated ICMs under high 02 tension. Moreover, methods are described for the production of stems cells from activated oocytes in the absence of non-human animal products, including the use of human feeder cells/products for culturing ICM/stem cells. Stem cells produced by the disclosed methods are also described.
Patent GB-2441744-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for limiting the flight of a ball
Inventor: LOVEDAY JOHN
IPC: A63B69/00
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: Apparatus for limiting the flight of a ball having a relatively rigid frame (3A, 3B) supporting a relatively flexible retaining member, the rigid frame designed to be extended from a collapsed, stowed position to a deployed position where it forms a tunnel. Preferably the frame extends in a concertina or telescopic action, comprises sub-frames linked by hinged connecting member, is mounted on pivotally attached wheels or castors 8 to assist extension of the frame and may be mounted to a wall or other supporting structure. The flexible member is optionally a net which in conjunction with the frame provides a sports cage.
Patent GB-2431493-A (GB)
Title: Communication system and method for comprehensive collection, aggregation and dissemination of geopastial information
Inventor: DUMAS MARK E
IPC: H04Q7/20
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: A communication system and method coordinates data collection resources, both in the field and remotely, in real-time so as to rapidly collect, organize and manage frequently changing geospatial information on a cellular level. The present invention further provides a system and method for ensuring the accuracy of data collection, including a rewards system which can reward formal and informal/ad hoc "field" agents for providing information pertaining to particular cells within an area of interest.
Patent GB-2445374-A (GB)
Title: A method for regulating the movement of a train through an area of railway fitted with trackside radio signaling equipment.
Inventor: CLIFTON RAYMOND
IPC: B61L21/08
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: A method for regulating the movement of a train through an area controlled by radio signaling using an interface on the train comprises the steps of reporting the initial location of the train to a central control, the central control selecting a route start location for the train and transmitting the said start point to the train through the signaling equipment. The route start location preferably comprises a selected length of track from a reference point. On receipt, the driver uses the unit to send confirmation to the control centre, upon which the route is set and a movement authority sent to the train. After a set distance, which may be determined by odometer, GPS or trackside markers or equipment and is either fixed or relative to the reference point, the unit communicates with the control centre which determines if the train is reaching the end of the route or limit of authority. The control centre then selects a new route and issues a new start location. A particular advantage of the system is to allow work trains, heritage locomotives or other unfitted trains to work in an area of radio signaling such as ERTMS or ETCS.
Patent GB-2448931-A (GB)
Title: A Method of Processing Vehicle Position Data
Inventor: LOVICK ANTHONY
IPC: G07B15/00
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A method is provided for processing data recording movements of a vehicle, in which a sequence of data records representing successive positions of the vehicle is matched with additional data relating to the vehicle's location in a road network at a particular time. Each record comprises data fields representing a given time in the sequence and the position of the vehicle at a given time. In accordance with the method, a road portion data table is provided which comprises data relating to a geographical area divided into regions, the area including road portions which together form a road network, wherein the table associates a group of the road portions with each region. For each data record in the sequence, the region which contains the vehicle position represented by the data record is identified, and a road portion is selected from the group associated with the identified region in the road portion data table.
Patent GB-2444582-A (GB)
Title: 1-([(4-Aminocarbonylpyridinio)methoxy]methyl)-2-(hydroxyiminomethyl)pyridinium salts (HI 6), homologues & regioisomers from O-protected pyridine aldoximes
Inventor: MCCORMACK PETER
IPC: C07D213/81
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A process for the manufacture of HI 6, or a homologue or regioisomer thereof, of formula (V) wherein: <DL TSIZE=4> <DT>-Z-<DD>is an alkylene group, and <DT>R<DD>is such that R<-> is a suitable counterion, or both Rs, taken together, correspond to a divalent counter-anion, </DL> comprises contacting an O-protected pyridine aldoxime compound of formula (I), wherein P is a protecting group, with an ether R-Z-O-Z-R in a suitable solvent to form an intermediate compound of formula (II), contacting the latter with isonicotinamide (III) to form an O-protected HI 6 type compound of formula (IV), and de-protecting the latter to form the required product of formula (V). Preferably, -Z- is -CH2-; -P is -Et, -CO-Me and -SiEt3; and R<-> is Me-SO3<->. O-Protection facilitates the quaternization reaction to give higher yields of the required products than conventional non-protected routes. It also affords new solubility properties to the O-protected quaternized intermediates that allows for convenient removal of impurities and subsequent enhancement of purities, as well as easier processing in scaled up industrial manufacture.
Patent GB-2454874-A (GB)
Title: Strip brush
Inventor: PALMER JANE ALISON
IPC: A46B3/16
Filed: 2007-11-20
Abstract: A strip brush 10 comprises a plurality of elongate bristles 12 and a spine formation 14, the bristles having first and second free ends 16 and being gripped by the spine formation between said ends. The spine formation comprises a length of material (30) which has first (35) and second (37) spaced folds and the plurality of bristles are trapped between said folds such that the first and second folds define opposing ends of said spine formation. The spine formation may be formed of a single sheet of planar material which is folded and/or otherwise deformed into the required profile. The spine material may form closed loop around the bristles which traps them during use. An outer spine support profile may be provided to give additional strength and rigidity. The particular arrangement reduces the shedding of bristles of conventional strip brush arrangements.
Patent GB-2441265-A (GB)
Title: Method for manufacturing a circuit board structure, and a circuit board structure
Inventor: TUOMINEN RISTO
IPC: H05K1/11
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: This publication discloses a method for manufacturing a circuit-board structure 1. The structure comprises a conductor pattern (3) and at least one component (6), which is surrounded by an insulating-material layer (10), attached to it by means of a contact bump (5). According to the invention, the contact bumps (5) are made on the surface of the conductor pattern (3), before the component (6) is attached to the conductor pattern (3) by means of the contact bump (5). After attaching, the component (6) is surrounded with an insulating-material layer (10).
Patent GB-2455744-A (GB)
Title: Transfer of processor state to a memory operating in a different power domain.
Inventor: AXFORD SIMON
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2007-12-19
Abstract: A data processing apparatus comprises a processor and a memory, said processor being powered in a first power domain and having memory interface logic for controlling transfer of data to the memory. The memory is powered in a second power domain and coupled to the processor by a system bus. In use the processor responds to a low power request indicating said data processing apparatus should enter a low power mode by transferring state data indicating a current state of said processor to said memory via said system bus using said memory interface logic, said state data being sufficient data to restore said processor to an equivalent program state following exit from said low power mode. On completion of the data transfer the first power domain is powered down but power is maintained to the memory. Preferably, an indicator is used to determine if the power up request is a system reset or a system restore. The state information may be stored in a stack in the memory. The processor may also be a pipeline processor.