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Patent GB-2381630-A (GB)
Title: Secure machine platform that interfaces to operating systems and customized control programs
Inventor: WORLEY JR WILLIAM S
IPC: G06F21/60
Filed: 2002-06-07
Abstract: A combined-hardware-and-sofware secure-platform interface to which operating systems and customized control programs interface within a computer system. The combined-hardware-and-software secure-platform interface employs a hardware platform that provides at least four privilige levels, non-privileged instructions, non-privileged registers, privileged instructions, privileged registers, and firmware interfaces. The combined-hardware-and-software secure-platform interface conceals all privileged instructions, privileged registers, and firmware interfaces and privileged registers from direct access by operating systems and custom control programs, providing to the operating systems and custom control programs the non-privileged instructions and non-privileged registers provided by the hardware platform as well as a set of callable software services. The callable services provide a set of secure-platform management services for operational control of hardware resources that neither exposes privileged instructions, privileged registers, nor firmware interfaces of the hardware nor simulates privileged instructions and privileged registers. The callable services also provide a set of security-management services that employ internally generated secret data, each compartmentalized security-management service managing internal secret data without exposing the internal secret data to computational entities other than the security-management service itself.
Patent GB-2388057-A (GB)
Title: Countercurrent flow in catalytic burner
Inventor: ARENDS GESINE
IPC: H01M8/0612
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: A catalytic reactor 1 comprises inner and out reaction chambers 3,2, with a central burner heating device 5. Heating gas flow 6 from the burner, flows counter-current to the flow of reaction gases 10 in the inner reaction chamber 3. The device may convert hydrocarbons into a hydrogen-enriched flow. The countercurrent flow may provide more efficient heating and an improved start up from cold time.
Patent GB-2394882-A (GB)
Title: Controlling sprout growth in a root vegetable
Inventor: COLEMAN PAUL MICHAEL
IPC: A23L3/3445
Filed: 2003-04-05
Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the ethylene concentration in a root vegetable storage facility comprises an ethylene concentration sensor and an ethylene concentration controller, the ethylene concentration controller being configured, in use, to be responsive to a signal from the ethylene concentration sensor, which signal corresponds to the ethylene concentration in the facility at any given time, to initiate the release of ethylene from an ethylene source only when the signal indicates that the ethylene concentration has fallen below a pre-selected minimum, thereby to maintain the ethylene concentration above the pre-selected minimum desirable ethylene concentration. Preferably, the release of ethylene is stopped when the ethylene concentration exceeds a given value. Also, a method for controlling sprout growth in a root vegetable stored above ground comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>a. storing a root vegetable under an atmosphere of air at a temperature of less than 9{C for up to 4 months; <LI>b. storing the root vegetable under an atmosphere comprising ethylene at a concentration greater than 4 ppm at a temperature of less than 9{C for up to 12 months; and <LI>c. removing the root vegetable from storage under the said ethylene atmosphere for subsequent packaging. </SL>
Patent GB-2388619-A (GB)
Title: Tubing fill and testing valve
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: E21B21/10
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: A tubing fill and testing valve 10 has a valve closure member that does not impede fluid entry from below but prevents downward fluid motion from above until it is opened and secured by an actuator. Preferably, the actuation system comprises a power module 12 and a valve module 14 incorporating a valve sleeve 42 and a flapper 44. The bottom end 54 of the valve sleeve is tapered so that when displaced by the power module it engages a tang 64 on the flapper and rotates it upwards, towards the valve sleeve, into an open position. A liner sleeve 53 is attached to the power module and secures the flapper in its open position as the liner engages with the tubing below the flapper. The pressure difference across the closed flapper may be equalised via a bypass 66 (figure 6), and hydraulic fluid supplied by line 34 governs movement of the power module by displacing piston head 20 within a sealed chamber.
Patent GB-2393604-A (GB)
Title: Translating media type of agent communication based upon agent preference
Inventor: MICHELSON MARK J
IPC: G06Q10/06
Filed: 2003-08-22
Abstract: A media handler is used in a transaction processing system and/or an Automatic Distribution System (ACD), where the system is configured to route incoming calls from callers to agents associated with the transaction processing system, and the incoming calls are based on voice-mode and text-mode (email, fax, instant messaging etc) type of communication. The media handler includes a media translator 70 operatively incorporated into the transaction processing system and configured to facilitate translation between the voice-mode communication and the text-mode communication. An agent preference setting 84 is selectable by the agent between a voice-mode and text-mode. Also included is a speech recognition unit 82 configured to convert the voice-mode communication to the text-mode communication and a speech synthesizer 80 configured to convert the text-mode communication to the voice-mode communication. Thus, depending on the agent preference setting 84, the converting means 80, 82, convert the incoming communication to the preferred agent setting and convert the outgoing communication back to the caller mode communication, allowing the agent and caller to communicate in their preferred mode of communication.
Patent GB-2410765-A (GB)
Title: Handle assembly with latching means to retain handle
Inventor: MIDDLETON COLIN STANLEY
IPC: E05B3/06
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A handle assembly for a door or the like structure comprises a pair of plates (11,21) which are adapted to be fitted to a door or like structure. Each plate (11,21) has an aperture (15,25) which is adapted to receive the spindle (32,42) of a handle (31,41) and each handle (31,41) is provided with a cone-shaped neck (34,44) and a groove (35,45) located between the larger end of the cone (34,44) and a hand gripping portion of the handle (31,41). Each plate (11, 21) is provided, in the region of the aperture (15,25), with a pair of spring-loaded latch plates (16) and the arrangement is such, when a handle (31,41) is to be fitted to a plate (11,21), the spindle (32,42) of the handle (3 1,41) is inserted into the aperture (15,25) and the handle (31,41) is pushed towards the plate (11,21) so that the spring-loaded plates (16) are displaced by the cone (34,44) and then engage in the groove (35,45) to hold the handle (31,41) in position on the plate (11,21). The invention is also applicable to the fitting of handles to roses instead of plates and to the fitting of knobs to either plates or roses.
Patent GB-2408250-A (GB)
Title: Fork-lift truck monitoring arrangement
Inventor: CHEESMAN JOHN FREDERICK
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 2004-02-11
Abstract: A monitor system, for monitoring the angle of both upward and downward fork tilt associated with fork-lift trucks, comprises a laser beam transmitter module (8, Fig 2) a multi-faceted laser beam detector module having a white light filter and a visual display module, having a servo driven indicator arm, for showing the measured angle of tilt. The invention is particularly characterised by each of the modules having magnetic means so as to allow them to be attached thereby to an associated fork-lift truck. The laser beam transmitter module is attached to the mast of the truck so as to align the laser beam with the corresponding detector module that is attached to the main body of the truck and is also connected to a pulse generator 16 which sends negative signals to a servo decoder mounted in the display monitor 14, preferably positioned in the drivers cab. The display includes a pointer 15 and a scale 12. The laser transmitter module is enclosed in container (7), having lid (10), a battery supply (9) and a control switch (11).
Patent GB-2397554-A (GB)
Title: Object retention in a rotable carousel
Inventor: YERGENSEN ROBIN P
IPC: G03G15/01
Filed: 2002-10-21
Abstract: An object retention system secures an object (6) in a rotatable carousel (2). The rotatable carousel (2) has an axis of rotation (8). A latching hub (4) is mounted within the rotatable carousel (2) about the axis of rotation (8). The object (6) has a latch reciprocal (10) configured to mate with the latching hub (4). Either the latching hub (4) includes a prominence and the latch reciprocal (10) has a depression formed therein to receive the prominence or the latch reciprocal (10) includes a prominence and the latching hub (4) has a depression formed therein to receive the prominence. At least one retainer (12) is positioned adjacent the object (6) within the rotatable carousel (2). Each retainer (12) is configured to maintain contact between the latch reciprocal (10) and the latching hub (4). Either each retainer (12) or the latching hub (4) is springable to permit insertion and removal of the container (6).
Patent GB-2413901-A (GB)
Title: Cooling apparatus
Inventor: PARKIN NEIL JAMES
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 2004-05-06
Abstract: At least one cooling apparatus 40 is provided for use in a communications device 5 which receives modules 30. The cooling apparatus is the same size as a module so that it can be received by the communications device in place of a module. The communication device may comprise a PCB 10 which receives the modules/cooling apparatus. The cooling apparatus may comprise heat pipes (52, Fig 2a) or fans (64, Fig 3). The cooling apparatus may conform to the Small Formfactor Pluggable (SFP) Transceiver specification INF-8074i.
Patent GB-2416418-A (GB)
Title: Verification of identity
Inventor: CORDER D A
IPC: G07C9/00
Filed: 2004-07-21
Abstract: Access to a controlled area (such as commercially sensitive premises) is controlled by a guard who is required to verify the identity of personnel before allowing them access. Each person carries a pass device which interacts with a check device. This initiates a verification routine in which memory (preferably in the pass device) , is interrogated to recover a record of past use of the device and a verification routine is chosen according to the past use. For example, the record of past use may reveal a pattern of routine, and identify variations from the routine, resulting in more complex verification routines being effected.
Patent GB-2419974-A (GB)
Title: Calculating the quality of a data record
Inventor: VUCKOVIC GORAN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-11-09
Abstract: A method of calculating the quality of a data record having a plurality of data fields involves identifying individual fields in the data record that are incorrect and scoring those fields accordingly. Further fields are identified where any one or more of those fields may be incorrect, but it is not immediately possible to determine which one or ones. These further fields are also scored accordingly. A score for the data record as a whole is then calculated based on the scores assigned to individual fields. Different fields may be weighted according to their importance to the data record as a whole.
Patent GB-2415338-A (GB)
Title: Fading frequency estimation using a complex product of pilot symbols
Inventor: SHIMOMURA TSUYOSHI
IPC: H04B17/29
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: There is provided an apparatus and a method for estimating a fading frequency of incoming received waves in a receiving station of a radio communication system or radio transmission system. These enable a fading frequency to be estimated efficiently and accurately without substantially complicating the configuration of the system. To this end, the apparatus includes a calculation unit (12) for calculating a magnitude of a complex product of two symbols that are received at different instants, and an estimation unit (13) for estimating a fading frequency according to the calculated magnitude of the complex product. The complex product does not depend on the phase deviation between the two symbols, unlike the inner product. The estimated fading frequency is used for channel estimation.
Patent GB-2421299-A (GB)
Title: Melting ice in an exhaust tube of a container holding liquid helium
Inventor: FEENAN PETER JOHN
IPC: F17C13/08
Filed: 2004-12-16
Abstract: A method for melting ice that has formed in an exhaust tube 32 operably coupled to a container 20 holding helium for exhausting pressurised helium from the container 20, the method includes determining when a pressure level in the container is greater than a threshold pressure level, and applying heat energy to the exhaust tube 32 to melt any ice formed in the exhaust tube 32 to thereby allow the pressurised helium to exit the container 20 through the exhaust tube. A neck assembly 14 provided to vent the pressurised helium includes an outer tube 30, an inner tube 35, a top plate 31, the exhaust tube 32, and a check valve 34. A system which may be utilised to melt ice that has formed within the exhaust tube 32, comprises a conduit 60 having a portion 66 external of the container 20 for transferring heat energy to the helium from the ambient atmosphere. A further portion 67 of the conduit is disposed proximate the exhaust tube 32 to heat and melt the ice formed in the exhaust tube. A check valve 80 at the end of conduit 60 opens when the pressure level of the helium within the conduit portion 68 is greater than a threshold pressure level, indicating ice blockage in the exhaust tube 32. Alternatively, an electronic switch (120, Fig.3), which is operably coupled to the check valve, transmits a signal via a controller to a heating coil disposed proximate the exhaust tube which melts the ice formed in the exhaust tube.
Patent GB-2409272-A (GB)
Title: X-ray inspection and material discrimination
Inventor: RUSHBROOKE JOHN GORDO
IPC: G01V5/00
Filed: 2000-08-03
Abstract: A method of testing for the presence of a material (e.g. cocaine) whose effective atomic number (effective Z) is different depending on whether high or low energy X-rays are employed comprises the steps of inspecting an object under test using high energy X-rays and noting the effective Z value of its constituents, inspecting the object using low energy X-rays and noting the effective Z value of its constituents and comparing the values of Z obtained from the two tests for each identified constituent in the object and using a look-up table of Z ratios for the two X-ray energies, to assist in determining the identity of each constituent.
Patent GB-2424871-A (GB)
Title: Anti spiking tamper-resistant bottle closure
Inventor: PLATT GARRY
IPC: B65D49/00
Filed: 2005-04-04
Abstract: A closure for a drink container is disclosed that resists an attempt to introduce foreign substances into a drinks bottle. The closure comprises a body component (10) that can be secured in the neck of a bottle (14). There is a flow passage through the body component through which the contents of the bottle to which the closure is applied can be extracted. A valve component (12) is located within the flow passage, the valve components being disposed to move to a closed position to close the flow passage when the bottle is in an upright orientation. This makes it difficult for a person to introduce a substance such as a 'drug rape' into the bottle yet allows the contents of the bottle to be withdrawn. The closure may additionally be provided with a cap (34) that must be removed in order to access the contents of the bottle.
Patent GB-2416688-A (GB)
Title: Inertia and pressure sensitive trigger mechanism for impact response devices in automotive seat
Inventor: HUMER MLADEN
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 2005-07-21
Abstract: An automotive seat assembly (10) is provided including a seatback (12) and a motion translation element (40) pivotably mounted within. The motion translation element (40) includes a back engagement portion (42), movable between a back engagement stable position (44) and a back intrusion position (46), and a translation portion (48), movable from a translation stable position (50) to a translation actuated position (52) in response to the back engagement portion (42) movement. An intermediary element (60) is rotatably attached to the translation portion (48), such that it is moved between an intermediary stable position (62) and an intermediary actuated position (64). The intermediary element (60) is additionally movable between a disengagement position (68) and an engagement position (66). A momentum cam (80) is utilized to move the intermediary element (60) into the engagement position (66) during vehicle impact. A trigger arm (72) is positioned within said seatback (12) and engages the intermediary element (60) when in said engagement position (66). The trigger arm (72) moves into a trigger deployed position (74) in response to the back engagement portion (42) entering the back intrusion position (46) only when in the engagement position (66). A seatback impact response device (22) is actuated by the trigger arm (72) when it moves into the trigger deployed position (74). The momentum cam (80) rotates due to it's inertia and a pendulum 92 is preferably used to improve its effectiveness.
Patent GB-2413859-A (GB)
Title: Coaxial narrow angle data field lighting
Inventor: BALDWIN LEO
IPC: G01N21/88
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: A coaxial narrow angle dark field imaging system is provided. The system utilizes a telecentric lens to illuminate objects with symmetric coaxial narrow angle dark field illumination. The illumination technique is particularly suited to highlight minor features or defects on planar specular objects. In particular, the coaxial light source directs light rays towards a telecentric lens which redirects the light rays towards the substantially planar specular object. The light rays are reflected back through the telecentric lens towards a camera. To the extent that the light rays are reflected from a planar specular portion of the object the light rays are blocked by a telecentric stop. Light rays reflected from a defect or feature in the planar specular object will pass through an aperture in the stop to a camera.
Patent GB-2429273-A (GB)
Title: Detachable light-emitting device
Inventor: SU PING-TUNG
IPC: F21V33/00
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A light emitting device for use with umbrella, sticks, batons etc has a head connecting unit whose upper part is connected to base and includes a socket joint at its lower surface, where joint connects device to article The device comprises a head connecting unit 1 whose upper part is connected to a base 2 and includes a socket joint 12 at its lower surface. The joint connects the device to an article e.g. umbrella. A printed circuit board is fastened to a supporting unit 23 of the base. An illuminant 33, such as a LED, and a connecting plug with a battery are mounted on the circuit board. A translucent unit 4 is connected to an upper part of the base. The provision of the socket joint at the lower surface of the head connecting unit enables easy attachment and detachment of the device to and from the article, thus effectively providing light-emitting effect to the article to which the device is attached.
Patent GB-2417814-A (GB)
Title: Coin storage apparatus
Inventor: SWAN MARTIN ALEXANDER
IPC: A45C15/00
Filed: 2005-09-02
Abstract: A coin storage apparatus (10) comprises a support member (14) defining a coin inlet portion (18) and a number of cartridges (16) adapted to be received within the support member (14) to receive a quantity of coins inserted into the support member (14) via the coin inlet portion (18). Each cartridge (16) is arranged within the support member (14) to be sequentially filled with coins. In one disclosed embodiment, when one cartridge (16) is filled with coins, another cartridge (16) is moved to be aligned with the coin inlet portion (18) of the support member (14) such that further coins may then be stored.
Patent GB-2431354-A (GB)
Title: A prosthetic glenoid component with soft bearing surface
Inventor: GEARY CATHAL
IPC: A61F2/40
Filed: 2005-10-24
Abstract: A prosthetic glenoid component 1 for attachment to a scapula to provide a bearing for a humeral head in a shoulder prosthesis and which comprises a substantially oval shaped bearing element having a soft low modulus concave lateral bearing surface 2 for contact with the humeral head with which it is to be used and an opposing medial surface 3 which is substantially harder for attachment to a scapula. The component may have two affixation pegs 8,9 which project from the medial face, one in a superior direction and one in an inferior direction. The component may have projecting flanges 13 around the rim from the medial surface.
Patent GB-2422887-A (GB)
Title: Clutch mechanism of hydrostatic continuously variable transmission
Inventor: MITSUNORI TOSHIMASA
IPC: F16H39/14
Filed: 2006-01-09
Abstract: A clutch mechanism for a hydrostatic continuously variable transmission is comprised of a cam plate member 181 arranged at the end part of a transmission shaft 100, a roller 183 engaged with the cam plate member 181 and moved outwardly in a diametrical direction by a centrifugal force, a roller bearing member 188 receiving a roller pressing force through outward motion of the roller and slid axially, and a spring member 185 for biasing the roller bearing member 188 toward the roller 183. The roller bearing member is formed such that a pressure plate 184 and a shaft 186 engaged with the clutch are separately formed and thereafter they are integrally connected. This simplifies formation of the roller bearing member.
Patent GB-2423516-A (GB)
Title: Corrosion inhibitor systems
Inventor: GATLIN LARRY W
IPC: C09K8/54
Filed: 2006-01-11
Abstract: A corrosion control system is disclosed including an anionic scale inhibitor, a cationic acid inhibitor or dispersant, and a noxious sulfur species inhibitor or scavenger for use in a fluid in contact with a metallic surface at low, moderate and especially high temperatures. Also disclosed is a drilling fluid, a completion fluid, a production fluid and a geothermal fluid including an effective amount of the corrosion control system, as well as methods for making and using the same. The anionic scale inhibitor includes a phosphate ester, the cationic acid inhibitor comprises a quinoline quaternary surfactant, and the sulfur scavenger is selected from the group consisting of amines, aldehyde-amines, triazines, and mixtures or combinations thereof. The system may further comprise a pH modifier, and a shale inhibitor. The shale inhibitor may be a choline salt or a 2-hydroxyethyl trimethylammonium salt. The drilling fluids may also include a density reduction additive.
Patent GB-2434844-A (GB)
Title: A method of manufacturing a spherical bearing arrangement
Inventor: SMITH PAUL
IPC: F16C11/06
Filed: 2006-02-03
Abstract: A method of manufacturing a spherical bearing arrangement comprising providing a ball 3 and a cast bearing housing 2, elevating the ductility of the cast bearing housing 2, swaging the housing 2 onto the ball 3 whilst the ductility is elevated and lowering the ductility after swaging. The elevation of the ductility is preferably performed by heating the housing 2 to temperatures of at least 80 {C. The housing is preferably formed from a metal such as Zinc or an alloy thereof.