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Patent GB-2450997-A (GB)
Title: Insect trapping apparatus including suction means and illuminated magnified insect viewing area
Inventor: CURRIE WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: A01M1/06
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: The apparatus includes chassis tubing 5 and a suction arrangement (Fig.2) which may be connected to a universal coupling UC to draw air and also an insect Ti (Fig.4) into the apparatus trough a removable end cap 2 of the tubing. The insect may be trapped in the viewing area by re-fitting the end cap. Once inside the apparatus the insect may be viewed in an illuminated magnified area 6. The area may be illuminated by a battery operated lamp 8. A foamed insert 4 maybe provided in the apparatus.
Patent GB-2451364-A (GB)
Title: Vaginal drug delivery system and method
Inventor: SOKAL DAVID
IPC: A61F13/20
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: A vaginal drug delivery system includes a device formed of porous material that holds a flowable therapeutic formulation. The device, preferably in a soft, prewetted state, is inserted into the vagina to reside typically at or near the cervix where it continuously releases the flowable therapeutic formulation through its outer surface which is in contact with the vaginal surfaces. In operation, the flowable therapeutic formulation migrates via capillary forces from a reservoir that is centrally located in the device and through a covering that envelopes the reservoir.
Patent GB-2464511-A (GB)
Title: Thermotherapy apparatus having an electrically conductive support layer
Inventor: ROSE NICHOLAS JAMES
IPC: A61F7/02
Filed: 2008-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus for applying thermotherapy to a part of the human or animal body comprising an applicator (610) having a flexible enclosure in which thermal energy transfer fluid can circulate, a connector for connecting the applicator to a control system, an interface layer for providing a thermally conductive interface between the flexible enclosure and a treatment site and, an electrically conductive supporting layer for supporting the interface layer and capable of being energised by an electrical signal from the control system to improve the thermal conductivity of the interface layer. The apparatus also includes a valve unit (650) for connecting the applicator to a control system, a heat exchanger for cooling a thermal energy transfer fluid and a control system (605) for controlling the application of thermotherapy. The apparatus permits manipulation and control of the molecules of the interface layer and a thermal energy transfer fluid to improve the thermal energy transfer efficiency between the applicator and a treatment site.
Patent GB-2451207-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for authenticating an accessory
Inventor: NOVOTNEY DONALD J
IPC: G06F13/00
Filed: 2007-06-26
Abstract: A method, system, and connector interface for authenticating an accessory. A method includes performing an authentication operation and allowing the accessory to access the media player during the authentication operation; if the authentication operation fails, the accessory is locked out from any further access to the media player. The authentication operation can include, e.g., validating authentication information included in an authentication certificate provided by the accessory and/or validating a digital signature provided by the accessory. The media player and accessory may utilize a plurality of commands in a variety of environments such as within a connector interface system environment to control access to the media player.
Patent GB-2452888-A (GB)
Title: Systems and methods for monitoring and detecting fraudulent uses of business applications
Inventor: BAMMI JWAHAR R
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-05-15
Abstract: A systems and methods are described detect fraud in existing logs of raw data. There can be several disparate logs, each including data of disparate data types and generated by different and possibly unrelated software enterprise applications. The fraud management system aggregates and organizes the raw log data, extends the raw data with reference data, archives the data in a manner that facilitates efficient access and processing of the data, allows for investigation of potentially fraudulent usage scenarios, and uses the results of the investigation to identify patterns of data that correspond to correspond to high risk usage scenarios and/or process steps. In subsequent processing, archived data can be compared against the identified patterns corresponding to high risk usage scenarios to detect matches, and the invention thereby automatically detects high risk usage scenarios and issues appropriate alerts and reports.
Patent GB-2459547-A (GB)
Title: Determination of azimuthal offset and radius of curvature in adeviated borehole using periodic drillstring torque measurements
Inventor: FARLEY STEVEN REID
IPC: E21B7/04
Filed: 2009-02-04
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining the direction of a borehole azimuthal offset and a borehole radius of curvature. The method comprises obtaining a parameter of interest of a borehole segment in which a bottom hole assembly (BHA) is disposed by determining azimuthal torque imparted to the BHA 10 and determining the parameter of interest from a periodic variation of the azimuthal torque over a rotation cycle of the BHA. The parameters of interest may be the relative direction of azimuthal offset of said BHA or the relative radius of curvature of the borehole segment. The periodic variation of azimuthal torque over a rotation cycle of the BHA is determined from maxima and minima in periodic variations of azimuthal torque over the rotation cycle of the BHA. The relative radius of curvature is computed from a magnitude of variation of the azimuthal torque computed for one rotation cycle of the BHA. The BHA comprises a sensor 22 for measuring rotation rates and a processor cooperating with the sensor to compute torques acting on the BHA, difference in maximum and minima of the torques, the azimuthal offset and the radius of curvature from a magnitude of the difference of the maxima and minumum.
Patent GB-2468489-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing an inner tube
Inventor: BAKER RHODERICK
IPC: B60C5/02
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: A method of manufacturing an inner tube for use with a pneumatic tyre casing having an internal volume with a specific mean length and a specific cross section; the inner tube being in the form of a thin flexible cylinder with characterised by the steps of: fabricating the inner tube as a hollow tube with first and second open ends from a flexible material; profiling with a profile of given type the first open end of the hollow tube; juxtaposing with the first open end of the hollow tube a working end of a first enclosure member of a similar material to the flexible material, the working end having a complementary profile to that of the profile of given type; the juxtaposition forming a junction; and coalescing the working end with the first open end so as to close first open end working end at the junction by the application of heat. Typically the second open end of the hollow tube is closed by a second enclosure member by steps comparable with comparable steps of fabricating, profiling, juxtaposing and coalescing for the first open end.
Patent GB-2469291-A (GB)
Title: Packet network communication device
Inventor: JACTAT CAROLINE
IPC: H04W76/02
Filed: 2009-04-07
Abstract: A mobile radio communications device for communication within a packet data network is arranged for transmitting dedicated bearer set-up signalling to the network as part of a network attachment procedure. The device is further arranged to store the bearer set-up signalling and to transmit or retransmit the same responsive to the success of attach complete signalling.
Patent GB-2456267-A (GB)
Title: Removal of hydrogen cyanide from synthesis gas
Inventor: DYK BRAAM VAN
IPC: B01D53/79
Filed: 2009-05-07
Abstract: A process (10) for at least partially removing hydrogen cyanide from synthesis gas includes feeding a synthesis gas (30) containing hydrogen cyanide to a gas-liquid contacting stage (18) and, in the gas-liquid contacting stage (18), contacting the synthesis gas with an aqueous washing solution (36) comprising at least one dissolved metal salt, with metal cations of the metal salt being capable of forming metal cyanide complexes and/or metal cyanide precipitates, and weak acid anions of the metal salt serving to buffer the pH of the washing solution in a range between 6 and 10. Hydrogen cyanide is washed from the synthesis gas by the washing solution to form a treated synthesis gas (38) and a spent washing solution (40). From time to time or continuously, at least a portion of the spent washing solution is withdrawn from the gas- liquid contacting stage. The treated synthesis gas (38) is also withdrawn from the gas- liquid contacting stage.
Patent GB-2456972-A (GB)
Title: Device and method, and program for determining relative position of world in lexical space
Inventor: ODA HIROMI
IPC: G06F17/27
Filed: 2009-05-29
Abstract: [PROBLEMS] In a conventional technique, although there have been various models as represented by the multidimensional scaling (MDS) proposed to investigate the relationship between words related with one another in a specific field and to build a lexical space from the results of the investigation, they are not necessarily appropriate to build a lexical space. Adding to that, it is not supposed in building a lexical space that the lexical space is effectively determined even when the lexical space is built on a predetermined assumption. [MEANS FOR SOLVING PROBLEMS] According to the invention the position of a word in the lexical space is determined stably and highly accurately by arbitrarily setting a predetermined initial condition, determining the occurrence frequency and cooccurrence relationship of the word under a given condition, and minimizing the difference between the values of the occurrence frequency and cooccurrence and the initial layout values arbitrarily set.
Patent GB-2461645-A (GB)
Title: Process for the electrochemical treatment of a porous medium
Inventor: TOURNEUR CHRISTIAN
IPC: C04B41/45
Filed: 2009-07-08
Abstract: A process is disclosed for the electrochemical treatment of a construction such as realkalising reinforced concrete, where the construction comprises a porous medium, a corrodible substance disposed in the porous medium, the construction having electrically conductive properties, comprising the application of an external electrode (3) to a surface (2) of the construction, the external electrode being connected to a terminal of a generator (6), the porous medium being connected to another terminal of the generator, and the application of the following four phases at least once: during a first phase passing a negative electric current which causes anions to migrate from the porous medium to the external electrode and cations to migrate from the external electrode towards the porous medium, then during a second phase interrupting the electric current, then during a third phase passing a positive electric current, then during a fourth phase interrupting the electric current.
Patent GB-2473184-A (GB)
Title: A femoral neck prosthesis with trapezoidal cross-section
Inventor: PAPPAS CHRISTOS
IPC: A61F2/36
Filed: 2009-08-27
Abstract: A femoral neck prosthesis 10 with a cross-section defined by a perimeter comprising: first and second arcuate portions 12,14 disposed opposite one another; first and second straight portions 16,18 disposed opposite one another and in between the arcuate portions, wherein the straight portions are non-parallel with respect to one another. The straight sides prevent rotation of the prosthesis. The arcs may be from the same circle (see fig 2b). The corners may be rounded (see fig 2d). The prosthesis may be symmetrical about an axis bisecting the arcuate portions. A method of making the prosthesis comprising removing two sections of a circle is also provided (see figs 3a-c). A modular neck portion and collar may also be provided (see figs 4 and 5). The prosthesis may be inserted into the metaphyseal cancellous bone (see fig 7).
Patent GB-2473195-A (GB)
Title: Controlling the power state of a computer based on the value of a net useful activity metric
Inventor: KARAYI SUMIR
IPC: G06F1/32
Filed: 2009-09-02
Abstract: In a computer implemented method of controlling the power state of a computer, the total value of at least one activity metric of the computer is periodically determined, e.g. total CPU activity in a time slot (fig. 6). The accumulated contribution to the total value of one or more predetermined activities is determined and subtracted from the total value to provide a respective net value. The net value is compared S5 with respective preset threshold values and the power state of the computer is controlled S9, S11, S4 in dependence on the comparison. A data set held in a data store may be used to identify the one or more predetermined activities. An activity metric may be CPU activity or a value of input/output activity and the predetermined activities may be processes. An activity metric may be the number of active network connections or the number of logons.
Patent GB-2475063-A (GB)
Title: Charge detector for photons or particles.
Inventor: LAPINGTON JONATHAN STEPHEN
IPC: G01T1/24
Filed: 2009-11-04
Abstract: The device may be used for photon or particle detection. A photocathode 2 converts an incident photon into an electron, from which is converted a cloud of electrons by passing through a resistive microchannel plate 5, used as a photo multiplier. The cloud maintains spatial correlation with the x-y position the photon or particle was incident on the photocathode. The cloud charge is localized on an array of capacitively coupled electrodes 10. Charge then leaks through the network with a suitable time constant before collection at specific electrodes.
Patent GB-2476282-A (GB)
Title: A brush bar for a surface treating appliance
Inventor: MARSH JONATHAN GEORGE
IPC: A46B3/08
Filed: 2009-12-18
Abstract: A brush bar 2 for a surface treating appliance, comprises a supporting body 2, at least one retaining member 6 welded to the supporting body and at least one bristle tuft 3 clamped in place on the supporting body by the retaining member. The use of welding to attach the retaining member to the supporting body allows for a reduction in the wall thickness of the supporting body, which is advantageous for locating a motor inside the brush bar. The retaining member may be a washer, in a recess which secures a retaining pin in lace to anchor tufts bent around the pin. The tufts may have fused ends which serve as anchor means. The retaining means may additionally be in the forth of a collar which is pinch clamped to further secure the bristles. An apparatus for and means of fixing the bristles is also disclosed which use a rotating mould to distribute resin
Patent GB-1308122-A (GB)
Title: Gas lighter
IPC: F23Q2/52
Filed: 1971-04-20
Abstract: 1308122 Gas lighter FLAMAGAS SA 20 April 1971 [28 April 1970] 10206/71 -Heading F4F  A gas lighter comprises a liquid gas reservoir in body 1, a gas outlet valve 21 and ignition means, the gas outlet and the gas reservoir being separated by a bore containing only two porous discs 11 of the same diameter as the bore separated by a rigid non-porous disc 12 of a diameter less than the diameter of the bore and covered by a non-porous disc 13 having a central aperture and the same diameter as the bore. The outlet valve 21 is operated by a lever 15 having two arms (16), Figs. 2 and 3 (not shown), pivotally mounted on the lighter and two further inclined arms 22 which spring bias the lever towards closure of the valve. A selfsealing valve 3 is provided for filling the gas reservoir.
Patent GB-734012-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to cleaning compositions
Inventor: SMITH HERBERT LIONEL
IPC: C11D3/14
Filed: 1952-04-23
Abstract: A composition for cleaning surfaces, e.g. of enamel, anodized aluminium or a plastic, comprises (1) a wetting agent, e.g. a sodium higher alkyl sulphate; (2) finely ground glass frit; and (3) a binding agent, e.g. bentonite or other clay or kieselguhr, together with sufficient water to make a thick paste.  Optional additions to the composition comprise (1) hydrated silica, as an additional abrasive; (2) soap or glycerine, to stabilize the water content of the composition; (3) Canadian pine oil, as a deodorant; and (4) sodium benzoate, to prevent corrosion of the containers when the composition is packed in tins.  Suitable proportions are indicated.
Patent GB-458979-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to non-crumpling fabrics
IPC: D06M15/39
Filed: 1936-04-08
Abstract: A fabric is rendered crease-resisting by treatment with a complex of the soluble salts of boric and salicylic acids, preferably the ammonium salts.  Other suitable salts are those of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium.  The requisite amount of boric and salicylic acids for neutralizing may be dissolved in aqueous ammonia and the solution used direct, or the solution may be evaporated to dryness and the residue redissolved when required.  The fabric after immersion, is dried and preferably heated for a few minutes to 80--100 DEG  C.  Alcohol or acetone may be added to the bath to increase the rate of drying; a hardening agent such as formaldehyde or hexamethylamine may also be added. Examples of suitable solutions are: (1) 4 parts by weight of ammonium salicylate and 2 of ammonium borate are added to 20--25 parts of water; (2) 10 volumes of a 40 per cent aqueous solution of ammonium salicylate are mixed with 20 volumes of a 10 per cent aqueous solution of ammonium borate; the solution may be used direct, or evaporated to dryness and the product redissolved when required.
Patent GB-596806-A (GB)
Title: Gun aiming and firing means
IPC: F41A19/08
Filed: 1945-04-24
Abstract: 596,806. Gun mountings. ELECTRIC BOAT CO. April 24, 1945, No. 10327. Convention date, June 9, 1944. [Classes 92 (i) and 92 (ii)] Means for aiming and firing a gun comprises a curved elongated handle member 32 extending upwardly from the breech end of the gun and fitted with a rotatable tubular grip member 63 'which when rotated actuates the trigger mechanism of the gun. The member 63 shown is of woven metal hose and is secured to a coupling 64 whose arm 65 is connected by a link 68 to the trigger operating member 66. The gun has a second curved handle 33 but this is not connected to the firing mechanism. The gun is carried by brackets 26 which pivot about horizontal axes in the upper reinforced ends of hollow uprights 23, these uprights extending from a housing 12 on an apron 11 which is rotatable on a circular base 8. The gun is stowed in a vertical position and when required for use is first swung to a horizontal position, such action serving to cock the gun by way of a cable 55 which is connected to the breech slide 57, passes around a fixed pulley 59 and is anchored at 56 to one of the uprights 23. The magazine is indicated at 30, and a spent cartridge case bag at 31. The Specification as open to inspection under Sect. 91 describes also means for locking the gun in the stowed position. As shown in Fig. 6 (Cancelled) depression of a plunger 38 by the gunner's foot causes the plunger to enter a hole 40 and also causes a pivoted lever 44 on the apron 11 to latch behind a bar 34 extending between the members 32, 33, thus locking the gun against training and elevation. A spring-controlled'member 41 holds the plunger depressed by friction. When member 41 is depressed it allows the plunger 38 to rise, and subsequently when member 41 is released it rises under spring pressure to release lever 44. Around the base 8 is fitted a cam, not shown, and a follower is provided being suitably linked to the gun to ensure that it could not be directed at nearby structures. This subject-matter does not appear in the Specification as accepted.
Patent GB-481340-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the valve-actuating shafts of multi-cylinder internal-combustion engines or other reciprocating piston machines
IPC: F01L1/02
Filed: 1937-04-12
Abstract: 481,340. Valve gear. BUGATTI, E. April 12, 1937, No. 10397. Convention date, April 18, 1936. [Class 7 (vi)] The cam or other valveactuating shafts of multicylinder engines have driving-connections which allow for relative movement between the cylinders and comprise a spindle having driving engagement with the interior of a hollow part of the shaft. The Figure shows cylinders C<1> . . C<4> with hollow shafts 10, 3, 11, 24 respectively connected together by driving-spindles 7, 12, and 14, each formed at its ends with toothed portions 8 engaging corresponding toothed portions 6 within the hollow shafts. The spindles may abut endto-end, either directly through convex surfaces 19, 20, or with interposed springs or rubber discs, and springs 16 or 21 may be provided tending to move the spindles to a limited extent towards the right. Specification 481,339 is referred to.
Patent GB-1280054-A (GB)
Title: Carts and trailers
Inventor: TANSEY MICHAEL BENNETT
IPC: B62B1/00
Filed: 1970-03-04
Abstract: 1280054 Trailers; hand carts M B TANSEY 4 March 1970 10481/70 Heading B7B A trailer is convertible into a hand cart by an attachment including a longitudinally slidable tow bar 2 and pivotally mounted legs 4a, 4b which pivot downwardly from the Fig. 4 position to the Fig. 3 position upon retraction of the tow bar. The legs prevent accidental tipping of the cart and may be arranged longitudinally of the tow bar or at each of the four corners of the cart. Pins (10 or 12) Fig. 1 (not shown), can be inserted through U-brackets (6) welded to chassis members (8) and the tow bar 2 to secure the bar.
Patent GB-551410-A (GB)
Title: Vulcanization of rubber
IPC: C08K5/00
Filed: 1941-08-19
Abstract: 551,410. Naphthol sulphur derivatives. WINGFOOT CORPORATION. Aug. 19, 1941, No. 10554. Convention date. Nov. 23, 1940. [Class 2 (iii)] [Also in Group V] A vulcanization accelerator is formed by reacting x or #-naphthol, an aldehyde and either a dithio acid or a disubstituted amine, e.g. sodium diethyl dithiocarbamate. A catalyst e.g. hexamethylenetetramine, quinoline, piperidine, lutidine, quinaldine or dimethyl-aniline may be used. In an example, 2-hydroxy-dithionaphthoic acid, #-naphthol and paraformaldehyde are reacted in toluene using a trace of catalyst, the reaction mix being re-fluxed with a water trap, filtered and the solvent evaporated to yield a crystalline substance the formula of which appears to be :-
Patent GB-739974-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to dust separators
IPC: B04C5/28
Filed: 1954-04-09
Abstract: 739,974. Centrifugal separators. AKTIEBOLAGET B. A. HJORTH & CO. April 9, 1954 [April 11, 1953], No. 10575/54. Class 23. In a dust separator comprising a casing 2 having an inlet channel 7 and a gas outlet channel 9, and cyclones 1 mounted in rows on a stepped wall 3 of the casing, the inlet 4 and gas outlet 5 of each cyclone pass through adjacent strips of the wall to connect with the inlet and outlet channels. Dust laden gas entering the casing at 8 passes through the inlet chamber to ducts 13 supplying pairs of inlets. The dust outlets of the cyclones are connected to dust discharge tubes 19. In a modification (Fig. 5, not shown), two groups of cyclones are connected one at either side of a casing.