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Patent GB-2405368-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional duplicating router
Inventor: HUGHES JAMES EDWARD
IPC: B23Q35/10
Filed: 2003-08-27
Abstract: The duplicating router follows the outline of an article and produces a three-dimensional reproduction of that article on a workpiece. The article to be reproduced and the workpiece are releasably secured to a platform (4, fig. 1). A frame (2, fig. 1) supports guide means (6, 8, fig. 1) on which a cradle 10 is mounted. The guide means (6, 8, fig. 1) permit sliding movement of the cradle 10 in two perpendicular planes and pivotal movement of the cradle 10 in an arcuate path about the guide means. The cradle 10 comprises a first section having a profiling pin 22 releasably located therein and a second section having means 28 for mounting a router 30. The profiling pin 22 and the router mounting 28 are interconnected by a rod 32 which translates rotational movement of the profiling pin 22 into a similar movement of the router 30.
Patent GB-2391548-A (GB)
Title: Polypeptides derived from amyloid precursor peptide (APP) and their uses
Inventor: MILEUSNIC RADMILA
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 2002-04-17
Abstract: The invention provides a compound having formula <EMI ID=1.1 HE=4 WI=34 LX=1135 LY=2482 TI=UI> <PC>in which <EMI ID=1.2 HE=4 WI=21 LX=1595 LY=2486 TI=UI> <PC>are up to 30 amino acid residues and Xaa is an amino acid residue. A preferred compound is the tripeptide Arg-Glu-Arg which corresponds to amino acid residues 328 to 330 of human amyloid precursor protein. The invention further provides a derivative of a polypeptide having the formula: <EMI ID=1.3 HE=4 WI=33 LX=522 LY=2591 TI=UI> <PC>wherein <EMI ID=1.4 HE=4 WI=21 LX=969 LY=2594 TI=UI> <PC>which may be the same or different, each represents from zero to 30 natural or synthetic amino acid residues or derivatives thereof and Xaa represents a natural or synthetic amino acid residue or derivative thereof, at least one functional group of at least one said amino acid residue or derivative thereof being protected by a protective group. The compounds of the invention are believed to be useful in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease and as cognitive enhancers.
Patent GB-2410495-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for breaking down fats and oils in waste water
Inventor: SMITH ANTHONY
IPC: C02F3/30
Filed: 2004-01-28
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and apparatus for breaking down grease, fat and oil, in particular that which is held in grease traps of drainage systems in catering establishments. There is provided a method of breaking down fats and/or oils in wastewater comprising supplying nitrate and/or nitrite ions to the wastewater in sufficient quantity to create anoxic conditions in the wastewater, whereby the bacteria in the water may be stimulated to respire using the nitrate and/or nitrite ions as a terminal electron acceptor and the fats and/or oils as a carbon source. Nutrients such as nitrogen-providing compounds, phosphorus-providing compounds and potassium ions may also be added to the water along with trace elements, such as magnesium, manganese, calcium, iron, cobalt, copper, zinc or molybdenum. Vitamins, enzymes, and bacteria may also be added to the waste. Also claimed is a wastewater drainage system comprising a grease trap 1 comprising a chamber 11, a reservoir 6 of nitrate and/or nitrite ions 61 and dosing means operable to deliver a quantity of nitrate and/or nitrite ions from the reservoir to the chamber. The dosing means may comprise a programmable dosing control unit 7 incorporating a timer.
Patent GB-2398336-A (GB)
Title: Composite window
Inventor: FRANKLIN DAVID ROBERT
IPC: E06B3/263
Filed: 2004-02-13
Abstract: A composite window comprises an exterior frame 7 at least partially formed of metal and an interior frame 6 at least partially formed of timber. The interior frame comprises receiving means 1 adapted to receive a portion of the exterior frame and which is adapted to prevent moisture from contacting the interior frame. The receiving means may be in the form of a plastic clip that enables for the exterior frame to be attached to the interior frame using a snap fit arrangement. The receiving means may be attached to the interior frame by way of foam backed adhesive or lugs which comprise barbs.
Patent GB-2411440-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine nozzle guide vane
Inventor: SELF KEVIN PAUL
IPC: F01D9/04
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: The vane comprises an aerofoil having a leading edge section 22, provided with at least one internal cavity 29 for conveying cooling fluid, and a plate-like wall section 54, providing a continuous suction surface between the leading edge section and the aerofoil trailing edge. The leading edge section may be cast integrally with inner and outer platforms 16,18 and may be provided with film cooling holes and a lip 34. The plate-like wall section 54 may be comprise a different material (eg. a metal-ceramic composite) to the leading edge section 22 and have a leading edge located in a recess of the leading edge section 22 and secured thereto by welding, mechanical fixing means or a chemical bond.
Patent GB-2411365-A (GB)
Title: Downcomers for slurry bubble column reactors
Inventor: SCHANKE DAG
IPC: C10G2/00
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A downcomer (61) for use in a slurry bubble column reactor (60) comprises: an upper part (62) including a slurry inlet (66) through which slurry can enter the downcomer (61), gas separation means (65) arranged to separate gas bubbles from the slurry, and a gas outlet through which the separated gas can escape; an elongate, tubular-shaped intermediate section (63) which extends vertically in use and through which slurry can pass downwards; and a lower portion (64) which has a slurry outlet (71). The slurry outlet (71) is defined by a wall (69) which is inclined relative to the longitudinal axis of the intermediate section (63).
Patent GB-2396614-A (GB)
Title: Lewis acid catalyst composition
Inventor: NISHIKIDO JOJI
IPC: C07C45/69
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: The invention discloses a Lewis acid catalyst composition comprising a specific mixed medium and a Lewis acid catalyst, characterized in that the Lewis acid catalyst is at least one member selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the general formulae (1) and (2): (1)(2) a process for carrying out continuously a reaction capable of proceeding in the presence of the above Lewis acid catalyst by the use of a specific mixed medium and the Lewis acid catalyst: and novel Lewis acid catalysts.
Patent GB-2413320-A (GB)
Title: Fluid purification device comprising a noble metal matrix in combination with active ceramics
Inventor: JONES MELVYN
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2004-04-06
Abstract: A fluid treatment device comprising a noble metal matrix 4 in combination with active ceramics 3, to give a disinfecting effect. The noble metal matrix may comprise a mixture of copper and silver, and may be in form of a wire mesh which contains the active ceramics. The matrix may comprise a composite comprising an inner core (30, fig. 7) of noble metal encased in a second material (31, fig. 7) The second material may optionally be non-metallic such as a plastics material or may be a non-noble metal. Fluid communication paths (32, fig. 7) are provided to allow the fluid to be treated access to the surface of the noble metal core. As well as reducing the viable numbers of a wide range of bacteria and other micro-organisms, the device aids flocculation. It may be used in Legionella protection for held water systems, such as in air-conditioning systems, in the disinfection of potable water storage, swimming pools, spa baths or cooling water, de-scaling lime build up, or it may be used to disinfect other fluids such as machine oil, cutting oils and bacterially infected fuel oil or diesel oil.
Patent GB-2416970-A (GB)
Title: Generating and distributing multi channel audio and subsequent generation of audio tracks including at least some of the audio channels
Inventor: BARNES OLIVER
IPC: G11B20/10
Filed: 2004-07-30
Abstract: A data format, method and system are disclosed for encoding multi-channel audio. The data format includes a header and a plurality of blocks, each block corresponding to a unique portion in time of said multi-channel audio and encoding audio data from the respective channels for the unique portion in time. The header includes data defining an absolute channel number to each channel in the multi-channel audio and each block includes data mapping the absolute channel number to the encoded data.
Patent GB-2408427-A (GB)
Title: Communication accounting system within a mobile communication network
Inventor: UMEZAWA YOHEI
IPC: H04W4/24
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A mobile communication network includes an accounting device 400, which accounts costs to communications between mobile communication terminals 101-105, and a control server 300, which stores information about specified base stations 201-203 to which each mobile terminal 101-105 belongs and the base station 201-203 to which each mobile terminal 101-105 is currently assigned. When the control server 300 determines that the mobile terminals 101-105 in communication are assigned to their specified base stations 201-203, it transmits account applying information to the accounting device 400 to indicate that a particular accounting system may be applied to the communication between the mobile terminals 101-105. This particular accounting system may be exemption or reduction of the cost for the communication.
Patent GB-2417672-A (GB)
Title: Combined cooking and heating apparatus
Inventor: MASSARELLA CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2004-10-18
Abstract: Outdoor cooking apparatus includes a brick housing, a chimney 16, a heat source tray 4, a grill 6, a spit 7 and an oven. Food may be grilled, baked, roasted or spit roasted. Additionally the apparatus may be converted into a patio heater by tilting the heat source tray so that heat is radiated into the area immediately in front of the unit.
Patent GB-2408187-A (GB)
Title: Route guidance system
Inventor: SOLOMON JEFFREY
IPC: G01C21/34
Filed: 2004-10-25
Abstract: A route guidance system comprising an in-vehicle device and a central route advisory system (30) in which the in-vehicle device comprises an audio emitter and a visual display unit adapted to provide audio and visual instructions to a user to perform manoeuvres required to complete an optimal route, wherein the optimal route is transmitted by the central route advisory system (30) to the in-vehicle device in response to a route request from the user to a human operator in the central route advisory system (30) to a specified destination.
Patent GB-2409644-A (GB)
Title: Pharmaceutical composition comprising EPA or an ester thereof and a triterpene or an ester thereof
Inventor: PURI BASANT KUMAR
IPC: A61K31/045
Filed: 2004-12-31
Abstract: A formulation comprising (i) eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) or an ester thereof and (ii) a triterpene or an ester thereof, characterised in that said formulation is low in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), preferably less than 0.1 % by weight, most preferably less than 0.001 % by weight. The formulation is of clinical use against such disease states as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, back-ache, psoriasis, skin-ageing, skin sores, eczema, learning difficulties, chronic fatigue syndrome, Huntington's disease and depression.
Patent GB-2410266-A (GB)
Title: Single cone drill bit
Inventor: WITMAN GEORGE B
IPC: E21B10/08
Filed: 2005-01-24
Abstract: A single cone drill bit 22 has a cone 28 formed from steel and includes cutting elements 31, 32. The cutting elements 31, 32 each have a steel extending body having a first end coupled to the cone 28 and a distal end extending away from the cone 28. A super hard material is coupled the distal end to form a cutting face.
Patent GB-2411956-A (GB)
Title: A fiber optic interferometric sensor having a mandrel which has a first portion with a first diameter a second portion with a second diameter
Inventor: WOO DANIEL MING-KWONG
IPC: G01H9/00
Filed: 2005-03-09
Abstract: An interferometric sensor such as hydrophone (100, figure 1) which comprises: mandrel 300 which has a first portion with a first diameter d1, and a second portion with a second diameter d2. The sensor further includes two Bragg gratings (110, 112, fig. 1) formed in an optical waveguide such as a fibre optic (104, fig. 1), and a section of optical waveguide between the Bragg gratings. The optical waveguide is wound on the mandrel such that a length of the optical waveguide section is determined by the number of turns wrapped around each portion of the mandrel. The mandrel may be made from a group of materials consisting Nylon, Teflon, and Peek. It includes a centre bore 306 wherein at least one of the Bragg gratings is located. The mandrel may have two bores wherein one Bragg grating is located in a bore. Mandrel may have a third portion (604, fig. 6; 706 fig. 7) which has a second or third diameter. An acoustic sensing system such as hydrophone may be made based on the mandrel in which the Bragg gratings are isolated from strain, and the length of the optical waveguide may be used as an interferometric path length.
Patent GB-2419191-A (GB)
Title: Robot Cleaner
Inventor: LIM KWANG-SOO
IPC: G01C19/00
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: A method/apparatus of controlling a robot cleaner which comprises a gyro sensor 31 and an upper camera 42. The method comprises steps of determining if a compensation reference value has been exceeded; calculating a compensation value for an output of the gyro sensor based partly on the camera's feedback, when said determination is positive; controlling said robot based on the said compensation value.
Patent GB-2425117-A (GB)
Title: Pivoting skip loader or attachment
Inventor: FORBES-BUTHLAY ANDREW
IPC: B60P1/48
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A skip loader is provided with a skip pick-up attachment comprising a pair of brackets 4 mounted on the usual lift arms 3. The brackets carry a pair of beams 5 on which a remote controlled, powered, pivoting actuator 6 travels. The actuator carries ,via a pin 7, a beam 8 having a pair of chains 10 for picking up a skip 12. The arrangement not only allows straight end loading as usual but also angled end loading or extended end loading. The attachment itself can be used with existing loaders and is also claimed.
Patent GB-2429050-A (GB)
Title: Sheath arrangement
Inventor: BARRETT TONY WAYNE
IPC: F41B13/04
Filed: 2005-08-10
Abstract: A sheath arrangement, for storing and wearing a knife, comprises a holding portion, a belt loop and a handle portion. In addition to having a belt loop, the handle portion also comprises a top portion that helps to secure the knife, and also has a hole 1, to allow a karabiner / biner / snap links / cord to be inserted there through. A second hole 2 may be positioned at the base of the sheath, again allowing any of the aforementioned components to be inserted so as to secure the base of the sheath. The sheath is made from durable plastic material and can be securely attached to a user and/or other items.
Patent GB-2431824-A (GB)
Title: Decision making system and user interface for automated or assisted mobile telephone call routing
Inventor: OCOCK TIMOTHY
IPC: H04M1/72457
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: A mobile telephone is equipped with the ability to select routes other than the attached-network default to take advantage of cost and quality differences for different routes and bearers including re-routing international telephone calls to providers of low cost international calls and re-routing premium rate and out-of-plan telephone numbers to suitable equivalent lower-cost numbers. The device is equipped with a user interface that makes the end user's experience of having calls re-routed seamless and transparent, keeps the end user informed of the call routing status and, according to the wishes of the end user, automatically routes the end user's calls through the aforementioned alternative paths. Routing decisions are made by determining the end user quality, location, pricing and time characteristics, matched with those of the called number and consulting a rule base to determine if re-routing would be advantageous.
Patent GB-2436185-A (GB)
Title: Disruption of data transmission
Inventor: ALLMAN JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: H04K3/00
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: Transmission of data e.g. biological data via a system involving a magnetic field, e.g. the earth's field, may be disrupted by a generator which produces a similar magnitude field. This disrupting field may vary cyclically, be a series of patterns selected randomly or be a pseudo-randomly varying field. The device may be embodied as a digital timepiece, e.g. wristwatch or clock.
Patent GB-2421023-A (GB)
Title: Composition for an oxygen generator
Inventor: CRUDACE AMANDA JAYNE
IPC: C01B13/02
Filed: 2003-09-15
Abstract: A composition for use in a chemical oxygen generator 1, said composition comprising a metal chlorate or perchlorate, a fuel, and a permanganate; and a chemical oxygen generator 1 comprising a generating device for producing oxygen by chemical reaction, said generating device comprising ignition means and containing such a composition in the region of said ignition means. The fuel may be iron or magnesium.
Patent GB-2437312-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable corner gauge
Inventor: MCALLISTER KARL
IPC: G01B5/24
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: The adjustable 'Corner Gauge' for use in the construction of corners comprises of an adjustable moulding an extension arm and a spirit level. The moulding being adjusted to the required angle and when adjoined with the spirit level and box section or spirit level provide a corner gauge, with which to aid in the construction of corners.
Patent GB-2439593-A (GB)
Title: System and Method for Providing Media Content to a Digital Video Recorder
Inventor: CALDER GARY JAMES
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: A system and method are provided for providing media content to a digital video recorder (10). The digital video recorder (10) has an internal storage device (15) for recording media content, for example broadcasted media content, in a predetermined format for subsequent selection and viewing as recorded content. The digital video recorder (10) also has an interface (14) for connecting to an external storage device (30). The method comprises storing or enabling the storing of additional media content on the external storage device (30) in the predetermined format, such that when the external storage device (30) is connected operatively to the digital video recorder (10) via the interface (14), the additional content is visible to the digital video recorder (10) and available for selection and viewing like other recorded content stored on the internal storage device (15). The additional content is provided to the external storage device (30) over a network connection that bypasses the digital video recorder (10).
Patent GB-2440548-A (GB)
Title: Condensate Trap Including a Vortex Region
Inventor: CARMICHAEL RICHARD QUENTIN
IPC: F16T1/00
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A condensate trap has an inlet 6, an outlet 8, and a valve chamber 14, in which a valve 40 opens to allow discharge of condensate but closes to prevent the discharge of vapour (such as steam). The flow path between the inlet 6 and the outlet 8 includes a swirl duct 30 which can create a vortex flow. The swirl duct may include a convergent portion, which may be frustoconical in form 34, and the swirl duct may have at least one inlet (26, 28, fig 3) that may extend tangentially. The frustoconical portion of the swirl duct may open into an exit aperture having a diameter which is not greater than half the larger diameter of the frustoconical portion. In operation, any vapour leakage past the valve generates the vortex within the swirl duct 30, and the vortex flow restricts the vapour flow through an exit passage 36. Consequently, leakage of vapour is restricted, even if the valve 40 fails in an open condition.
Patent GB-2444990-A (GB)
Title: Holographic image display system and method using continuous amplitude and quantised phase modulators
Inventor: BUCKLEY EDWARD
IPC: G03H1/12
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A holographic image display system is configured to generate a displayed image using plural holographically generated temporal subframes, being displayed sequentially in time so they are perceived as a single-reduced-noise image; each subframe is generated holographically by modulation with holographic data such that replay of a hologram defined by said holographic data defines a sub frame. The modulator in the system - also independently claimed - comprises a combination of a quantised phase modulator F and a continuous amplitude modulator N. Also independently claimed is a display method using the system comprising: phase modulation processing, for each subframe, to add noise; space frequency transformation generating complex valued transformed data; and quantization of a real / imaginary component to generate two data sets for a subframe - first quantized data for driving the quantised phase modulator and second data for driving the continuous amplitude modulator (see Figures 4 and 6).
Patent GB-2449455-A (GB)
Title: Method for Managing Access to a Shared Resource for a Plurality of Threads Having Different Priority Levels
Inventor: OEZER EMRE
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2007-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to the management of multiple threads, each having a priority level, and an apparatus to carry out the method (such as a simultaneous multithreaded (SMT) processor). The threads include at least one high priority thread and at least one lower priority thread. At least one storage unit (such as a translational lookaside buffer (TLB) or a branch history buffer (BHB)) is shared between the multiple threads, which has multiple entries for storing information about the current executing threads. Thread control circuitry is used to detect an adverse condition caused by a lower priority thread being executed, and resulting from sharing the storage unit between the threads (i.e. conflict or deadlock between the threads). On detection of such a condition, the thread control circuitry issues an alert signal which initiates a scheduler to temporarily halt execution of the lower priority thread to stop the adverse effect. Halting the lower priority program causes it to be deallocated and an alternative lower priority program thread allocated in its place. This thread swapping should maintain the throughput of the processor, while allowing the high priority thread to make forward progress.
Patent GB-2441922-A (GB)
Title: Creating notable nonrandom patterns in games to encourage play
Inventor: OGILVIE JOHN W
IPC: A63F1/00
Filed: 2006-10-05
Abstract: Tools and techniques are provided for creating (106) nonrandom notable patterns (314) in elements of games of chance which are traditionally random and hence lack such patterns. Players (228) are notified (102) of the existence of such patterns. When a player detects (418) a pattern, the player may act (428) on it to the player's advantage. Play may be monitored (118) to determine whether a pattern has been detected by a player. Player rewards (312) may be limited (222) by a reward threshold, based on amounts wagered by the individual player and possibly other players. Play may be monitored (116) to detect undesired play by software bots.
Patent GB-2455988-A (GB)
Title: Zip fastener having slider lock
Inventor: WILLIAMS MEIRION
IPC: A44B19/30
Filed: 2007-12-24
Abstract: A lock 4 for a zip fastener slider 26 is provided on the a fastener tape 10 adjacent a top end stop 22, the lock 4 passing into the slider guide channel 38 as the slider 26 is slid to close the fastener and engage top end stop 22. The lock 4 interferes with the slider 26 to inhibit the movement of the slider 26 as it passes over the lock. In one embodiment the lock may be a bulge or bump which is formed by a plastics moulding 60 on the tape, the moulding 60 having a thickness slightly greater than the internal spacing between the slider wings 28, 30. In another embodiment (fig. 1), a lock is crimped onto the tape between the fastener coupling elements. The lock 4 obstructs movement of the slider 26 and prevents inadvertent opening of the fastener.