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Patent GB-2425108-A (GB)
Title: Venting of product packages
Inventor: SMITH RICHARD P
IPC: G09F3/02
Filed: 2003-07-04
Abstract: Apparatus for enabling the alleviation of excess pressure created within a food package as a result of steam generation during cooking and more particularly microwave cooking, comprises a product identification band 10 which serves to encircle a dish format container and to identify the contents of said container. The band is formed with a flap or valve 20 through which pressure vents, delimited by cuts or perforations 14 and a hinge fold 16. The band may be self-adhesive and initially protected by a release backing. The flap or valve may be located over an aperture in a sealant film, wrap or lid of the container.
Patent GB-2428265-A (GB)
Title: Methods for optimizing well production
Inventor: HEARN WILLIAM
IPC: E21B43/12
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods and apparatus for operating an artificial lift well. In one embodiment, the well 10 is operated between an on cycle and an off cycle. Preferably, the off cycle is determined by detecting an increase in the pressure differential between the casing pressure sensor 55 and the tubing pressure sensor 53, closing a valve between the production tubing 15 and the production line 34 when an increase in the pressure differential is detected. In another embodiment, the well is optimized by measuring the production of the well in one cycle of operation. The measured production is compared to the production of a previous cycle. A controller then optimizes the well based on the increase or decrease of the production from the previous cycle.
Patent GB-2425359-A (GB)
Title: Method for measuring transient electromagnetic components to perform deep geosteering while drilling
Inventor: CRUZ ROGER
IPC: G01V3/28
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: A transverse induction transmitter on an instrument induces currents in an earth formation when it is pulsed. Transient measurements made at transverse and axial receivers are used for determination of a distance to a bed boundary. This may be used to control the drilling direction. Alternatively, a transmitter on an instrument having a conductive body induces currents in the earth formation. Transient signals are measured and the effect of the conductive body is removed by using a reference signal measured in a homogenous space.
Patent GB-2428639-A (GB)
Title: An Ink Cartridge having sealing means
Inventor: STUDHOLME JOHN WILLIAM
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2006-08-01
Abstract: An ink cartridge (10, fig.1) for a printer (64, fig.4) comprises a container (12, fig.1) for holding ink and an ink supply port (14) to receive an ink withdrawal needle (60, fig10) of the printer (64, fig.4). The cartridge (10, fig.1) further comprises an elastomeric member (30) in the ink supply port (14) to resiliently abut against and thereby seal against the outer periphery (90, fig.10) of the ink withdrawal needle (60, fig.10) in use, and a seal (44) to seal the ink supply port (14) and be pierced by the ink withdrawal needle (60, fig.10). The seal (44) is mounted on a mounting piece (36) which is inserted into the outer end of the ink supply port (14) before the elastomeric member (30) in assembly of the cartridge (10, fig.1). The seal (44) is thus positioned in the ink supply port (14) so that the ink withdrawal needle (60, fig. 10) passes through the elastomeric member (30) before piercing the seal (44). The cartridge (10, fig.1) may also include an out stop (57) to stop the elastomeric member (30) from being pulled out of the ink supply port (14).
Patent GB-2428553-A (GB)
Title: Drinking system comprising an edible container
Inventor: FURLONG TIM
IPC: B65D61/00
Filed: 2006-08-02
Abstract: A drinking system comprises a container assembly having an inner container 10 which may be cylindro-conical, of edible material which may be packaged in a hygiene wrapping 20, and an outer container 30 which supports the inner container. The wrapping may be of light-weight flexible material, shaped and dimensioned such that the edible container fits in it reasonably snugly but can be readily removed, and may be heat shrunk onto the inner container. Cut-outs 21, or projecting ears may allow the inner container to be grasped for easy removal. Perforations 22 down its side may allow the wrapping to be torn away from the inner container. The wrapping may extend above the rim of the inner container around at least part of the rim, so that it can be turned outwardly and downwardly over the rim of the outer container. The wrapping may be coloured and/or printed with informative and/or attractive data and/or graphics. The outer container frame may have cut-outs 31, deeper than the cut-outs in the wrapping, to allow it to be grasped for easy removal, and a hole 32 in its base. A set of containers, each in its own wrapping, may be arranged in a tray or stacked in a column.
Patent GB-2443868-A (GB)
Title: Synchronising slave clocks in non-symmetric packet networks
Inventor: CROWLE MARTIN RICHARD
IPC: H04J3/06
Filed: 2006-11-16
Abstract: In a packet network 1 having non-symmetrical (fig. 2) propagation delays between master (source) 2 and slave (destination) 3 nodes, Packet Size Control sections (20, 21) are used synchronise clocks by sending packets of two different sizes through the link in order to accurately determine transit delay and link speed on both the forward and return paths. After an initial phase-locking to the master clock 4, an alignment signal 11 for slave clock 7 can then be adjusted on this basis. Packets 22-26 show the exchange of timestamps (Td) and packet sizes (Ps) required for such relative time alignment in an asymmetric "store and forward" system.
Patent GB-2430014-A (GB)
Title: Dispenser for a container which releases its contents under pressure
Inventor: HARVEY STEPHEN ANTHONY
IPC: B05B13/06
Filed: 2005-05-24
Abstract: The invention relates to a dispenser, especially to a dispenser for use in the plumbing industry. The dispenser overcomes the problems of applying flux or lubricant to pipe joints. The invention provides a dispenser (100; 200; 300; 400) for a container which releases its contents under pressure, the dispenser comprising one or more outlets (118; 218; 318) for jetting contents of the container onto an inner, generally annular region of a tubular member when the member is urged against an actuating means (114; 214; 314; 414) of the dispenser.
Patent GB-2445579-A (GB)
Title: An encoded microsphere
Inventor: WILSON ROBERT
IPC: G01N33/58
Filed: 2007-01-11
Abstract: A method for encoding a microsphere comprising the steps of i) providing a layer of a polyionic polymer to the microsphere 11, ii) coating the layer with quantum dots iii) optionally, repeating steps i) and ii), iii) providing one or more protective layers of a transparent polyionic polymer 12a, 12b, 12c and iv) providing to the microsphere so obtained an overcoat of a transparent material 12d which is or can be adapted for the attachment of a molecule or moiety capable of recognising a target molecule 12e. The beads may be paramagnetic, latex or silica spheres or beads, the polyionic polymer may be polyallylamine or polystyrene sulphonate, the quantunm dots may be CdSe/ZnS nanocrystals. Each layer may comprise only one type of quantum dot, or different dot types.
Patent GB-2444479-A (GB)
Title: Marine hull cleaner with propeller means
Inventor: WESTHEAD RONALD JAMES
IPC: B08B1/00
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: A marine cleaning device incorporates a propeller and a brush or scraper, the propeller, in use, being used to create pressure between the brush or scraper and a submerged element to be cleaned, such as the hull of a yacht or boat. The propeller and brush or scraper means may be provided on the head of a tool having an elongate, hinged handle. The propeller may be powered by an electric motor. The propeller may also be used to move the brush or scraper across the surface of the element to be cleaned.
Patent GB-2448485-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring system
Inventor: STORRAR IAN
IPC: G08B25/01
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A monitoring system for use in monitoring environmental conditions such as presence of CO and smoke which makes use of a packet-switched transmitter arranged to transmit a text message (such as one compatible with GSM short message service) indicative of the detected environmental condition and/or the operational status of the detector to at least one remote station.
Patent GB-2448177-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated atmospheric expansion tank
Inventor: MEHRAFZA MOHAMMAD SAEID
IPC: B65D81/38
Filed: 2007-04-05
Abstract: An atmospheric expansion tank comprises two main sections consisting of a body and a lid. In each section, the space between an inner layer 3, 6 and an outer layer 1, 4 is uniformly injected with polyurethane foam 2, 5 so as to provide a uniform thermal resistance. A tight fit is provided between the tank body and the lid. The tank is designed to provide sufficient uniform insulation against heat transfer from the inside to the outside of the tank so that, in use, the insulated tank saves energy and consequently reduces fuel costs. The insulation thickness is calculated according to the temperature difference between a central heating system set point and the ambient temperature. Preferably, the tank is designed to keep a fluid temperature constant whilst maintaining atmospheric pressure by purging a fluid, such as water, through an overflow valve.
Patent GB-2437946-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle solar energy system
Inventor: SHAFFER ARIC DAVID
IPC: B60L50/16
Filed: 2007-05-10
Abstract: A vehicular body panel energy generator system comprises a plurality of body panels forming the vehicle body 2. At least one of the body panels comprises a solar panel. The solar panel may be incorporated into a roof panel, a bonnet or boot lid, a door panel, a parcel shelf and/or a dashboard. The solar panel my comprise a fabric panel.
Patent GB-2435782-A (GB)
Title: Structural joint strain monitoring apparatus and system
Inventor: ROBERTS RICHARD DAMON GOODMAN
IPC: G01B11/16
Filed: 2007-06-25
Abstract: Structural joint strain monitoring apparatus (92) comprises jacket means (52) in the form of first and second jacket elements (62), each having a primary jacket part (62a) and substantially perpendicular secondary jacket part (62b). The jacket elements (62) together define a compartment for receiving a joint, between two pipes (54, 56), to be monitored. The jacket means (52) additionally comprises two primary web elements (76,78) provided between the primary and secondary jacket parts (62a, 62b). Three fibre Bragg grating (FBG) strain sensors (96,98,100) and an FBG temperature sensor (102) are provided within an optical fibre (104), bonded to the primary web elements (76, 78) and each end of the second jacket element (62) respectively, for measuring strain or temperature at their respective locations. The FBG sensors (96, 98, 100, 102) are optically coupled, via optical fibre (104), to optical fibre sensor interrogation apparatus (94), operable to interrogate each FBG sensor.
Patent GB-2440833-A (GB)
Title: Interactive broadcasting system which caters for time delays associated with broadcasting the data
Inventor: KRISMAN PAUL
IPC: H04N7/173
Filed: 2007-08-10
Abstract: A system for providing an interactive broadcast to a plurality of users comprises a central controller and one or more local controllers 12A, 12B in communication with the central controller. The central controller comprises a control server 16 for receiving data transmitted by a local controller or controllers, and broadcasting means 10 for broadcasting data for display to the local controller or controllers. The local controllers comprise a display 26A, 26B for displaying for users data that is broadcast to the local controllers by the central controller, and receive data relating to user inputs from a user interface device or devices 18A, 18B, 20A, 20B, 22A, 22B and 20 transmit such data to the central controller. The broadcast data includes data for identifying the time at which the data was broadcast, and the local controllers determine time information relating, e.g., to user inputs, using this time data.
Patent GB-2453517-A (GB)
Title: Wireless user equipment
Inventor: TOSKALA ANTTI
IPC: H04L1/00
Filed: 2007-08-29
Abstract: A user equipment for a telecommunication system comprises: a receiver configured to wirelessly receive from a node at least one message comprising an indicator; and a transmitter configured to wirelessly transmit data to the node, wherein the data is encoded dependent on the at least one indicator.
Patent GB-2455568-A (GB)
Title: Protection system for a resonant converter with synchronous rectification
Inventor: OLSEN THOMAS ANDRE
IPC: H02H7/127
Filed: 2007-12-14
Abstract: A protection system for a resonant converter comprises sensors 1,2 to measure the voltage across each synchronous rectifier switch Sr1, Sr2 and an override circuit 0C1, 0C2 for each rectifier to override a control signal from a control system when the measured voltage over the opposite rectifier switch is below a predetermined threshold value ( fig 2c Vref). The circuit may included a comparator (fig 2c) and the rectifiers can be switched off when overridden, using an AND gate or diodes (fig 2c). The converter may be an LLC resonant converter.
Patent GB-2445666-A (GB)
Title: Method of replying to an electronically received message
Inventor: DOULTON DANIEL
IPC: H04M3/53
Filed: 2008-01-09
Abstract: A link is placed in a message (SMS, MMS, email etc) that is sent to a user and displayed on their device (e.g. mobile telephone). When the link is selected by the user, it connects the user's device to a conversion system, enabling the user to speak a reply which is then converted to a text based reply message; the reply message is then sent to the original message sender (and/or another appropriate recipient). This approach enables a text message to be responded to by voice: it is an example of an asymmetric communication. There are many circumstances where this approach is very useful   G  for example if the message is a SMS and the recipient does not know how to respond using SMS, or is in an environment where it is difficult (perhaps when walking or driving).
Patent GB-2455635-A (GB)
Title: A removable blind fastener
Inventor: NIKLEWICZ JAN
IPC: F16B13/08
Filed: 2008-02-01
Abstract: A removable blind fastener 1 comprises a first member having an elongate body 11 with a head 12 at one end and a second member 20 having an elongate body extending from and adapted to slide relative to the first member. The second member 20 has at least one flexible finger 22A, C with a finger head at one end remote from the first member. A screw member 30 has a screw head adjacent the first member head 12 and a screw shaft 33 which passes through the first member and engages with a threaded aperture on the second member20. Rotation of the screw member 30 in one direction causes the second member 20 to slide towards the first member and biases the or each flexible finger 22A, C radially outward. Rotation of the screw member 30 in the other direction causes the second member 20 to slide away from the first member and allows the or each flexible finger 22A, C to move radially inwards. In use the fastener 1 is insertable through an aperture 40A, 50A in each of two workpieces 40, 50 which need joining together with the 12 head of the first member located against a face of one workpiece 40. Rotation of the screw member 30 causes the or each flexible finger 22A, C to expand radially outward so the finger head on the or each finger engages a face of the other workpiece 50 and causes the two workpieces 40, 50 to be drawn together as the second member 20 slides towards the first member.
Patent GB-2446962-A (GB)
Title: Routing sessions including identifying costs for using carrier services and updating routing tables.
Inventor: LOPEZ CLAUDIO MARCELO
IPC: H04L45/74
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A method for routing sessions includes identifying information associated with call sessions in an enterprise network. The information includes costs to an enterprise for using carrier services during the call sessions. Routing patterns for call sessions are dynamically updated through at least a portion of the enterprise network based, at least in part, on the costs associated with the call sessions. Aspects of the invention include updating the routing patterns comprises ranking the phone numbers participating in the VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) call sessions in accordance with costs for using carrier services and automatically updating the enterprise network to route call sessions with the one or more ranked phone numbers in accordance with the updated routing patterns. Dynamically updating call routing tables in an enterprise network eliminates, minimizes or otherwise reduces use of services provided by carriers (e.g. international calls, long distance calls).
Patent GB-2448400-A (GB)
Title: Highchair with detachable infant carrier
Inventor: CUI ZONG-WANG
IPC: A47D1/00
Filed: 2008-03-27
Abstract: A highchair assembly 1 comprises a folding frame and a detachable infant carder 20. The frame may comprise a frame body having front and rear leg frames 11,12,21,22 which can be folded together; a pivotally connected receiving frame 7 upon which the infant carrier 20 is supported; and a reclining mechanism 5 allowing the receiving frame 7 to recline in one of several reclined positions. The reclining mechanism 5 preferably includes a first seat 55 mounted to the frame body, a second seat 73 mounted to the receiving frame 7, and a gear 53 mounted between the first and second seats. The first and second seats have teeth for engaging the gear and positioning the receiving frame in a desired reclined position. A push button may be used to disengage the gear 52 from the second seat 73. The frame may also be provided with a sliding blocker device 52 that restricts the extent to which the receiving frame 7 may rotate, or prevents the receiving frame from rotating to the folded state when an infant carrier is being supported on the frame.
Patent GB-2459262-A (GB)
Title: Particle damper constuction
Inventor: BARCOCK CARL LEE
IPC: B29C67/00
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A particle damper may be formed using a solid freeform manufacturing technique. A filler 4 provides support for a closing wall 6 of a cavity 3 as it is formed. Apertures (8, fig 2) allow at least a portion of the filler 4 to be removed, for example by air flow 9. A particle fill of between 90 and 95% by volume may be achieved either by removing sufficient filler to reach this fill of removing excess filler and re-filling with damping particles.
Patent GB-2449748-A (GB)
Title: Barrier member preventing access via the periphery of a secured door
Inventor: TODD ROBERT EDMUND
IPC: E05B63/14
Filed: 2008-05-21
Abstract: A security assembly for an ATM or safe comprises a frame member 12 and a plurality of doors 14. Each door 14 can be opened and closed independently of the other doors. A barrier member 18, which acts to lock each door 14, is mounted to the door 14 by two pivoting brackets 20. When in the locked condition, the barrier member 18 extends along the whole length of the edge of the door to prevent break-in through the boundaries between the doors and the frame using a crow bar. The barrier member is locked via of independently moveable locking blades 22 that are slidably mounted to the frame 12. Furthermore, a method of controlling a security assembly is described. When an attempt is made to open a door, the method determines whether the door has been opened in a predetermined past time period. If said door has not been opened in the predetermined time period, then the door is allowed to open. However, if the door has been opened in the predetermined time period, then it is retained in a closed condition. This is to help prevent burglaries which often occur soon after ATM's have been filled with cash.
Patent GB-2449772-A (GB)
Title: Large scale production of stem cells
Inventor: KERBY JULIE
IPC: C12N5/0735
Filed: 2008-02-19
Abstract: Methods for large-scale production of stem cells, including embryonic stem cells, are provided. Also provided are methods for large-scale production of differentiated cells derived from stem cells and use of stem cells or the differentiated progeny thereof in assays.
Patent GB-2451165-A (GB)
Title: Acoustic transmitter comprising a plurality of piezoelectric plates
Inventor: MICKAEL MEDHAT W
IPC: B06B1/06
Filed: 2008-06-25
Abstract: An acoustic transmitter with preferably a plurality of piezoelectric plates configured to optimized acoustic pressure output within a desired frequency range while meeting physical restrictions of LWD and MWD logging systems. The transmitter is disposed in a recess in the perimeter of a logging tool housing to reduce acoustic pressure waves transmitted directly along the tool housing and to optimize acoustic energy transmission into the borehole environs. In order to increase acoustic pressure output at a desired logging frequency range, the plurality of piezoelectric plates are connected electrically in parallel and fired simultaneously. The polarity of the plates and the wiring arrangement are such that each plate expands or contracts in a common direction during simultaneous firing by an applied voltage. The desired output frequency is obtained by selectively polarizing and dimensioning the plates within the plate assembly. The plate assembly is preferably disposed within an oil filled pressure housing that is pressure and temperature compensated.
Patent GB-2458562-A (GB)
Title: Linking messages according to common data types and data flow
Inventor: KAWABA MOTOYUKI
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2009-03-17
Abstract: In a network of servers (rectangles in fig. 19), related messages (packets) are linked together and routed according to common data types as identified by character strings "A", "B" etc. and common data rates (0.5 MBps, 3MBps etc.). A linkage support apparatus 1 includes an acquisition unit 101 which identifies message data type (ie. communication protocol) and flow rate, a judgement unit 102 which links messages according to a common data type, an exclusion unit which removes character strings identifying non-common data types if a common type exists, and a scheduling unit 104 which determines a packet order such that smaller or slower packets which minimise data flow are sent first. Figure 10 shows the selection of a common message type. Figure 13 shows the selection of linked messages according to their data flow.
Patent GB-2459608-A (GB)
Title: Three-dimensional puzzle
Inventor: SPENCER-PURVIS GARY
IPC: A63F9/08
Filed: 2008-03-10
Abstract: The invention provides for a series of five related three-dimensional mechanical puzzle devices comprising a real or imaginary spherical support element and a plurality of moveable interlocking shapes which can be manipulated around any of a number of distinct axes to assume a very high number of configurations. The external appearance of the devices are keyed so that the unique identity of each external.segment can be determined and related to the global reference frame thus realising a series of puzzles which can be regarded as solved if the segments are positioned in a desirable rather than a undesirable configuration. The realisation of said devices can be via an electronic simulation.