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Patent GB-2404086-A (GB)
Title: Cooling outdoor equipment using thermoelectric cooling devices
Inventor: GRISHAM JOHN N
IPC: H01L35/00
Filed: 2004-07-14
Abstract: Outdoor equipment such as optical signal processing components 135 housed in an enclosure 130 and coupled to fibre optic sensors in a wellbore is cooled using one or more thermoelectric cooling devices 139 the power to which is regulated by a temperature controller 132 in response to signals from a temperature sensor 133. The power may be supplied from a self contained source such as batteries charged by a solar panel (105, fig 1). The components 135 may be mounted in a thermally conductive inner enclosure 138 to which the cooling devices 139 are coupled. Finned heat sinks 140,141 may enhance the cooling effect. Power regulation may be effected by PWM. By reversing the direction of the current supplied, the thermoelectric devices may be operated to heat the components 135.
Patent GB-2416876-A (GB)
Title: Software debugging in mobile radio communications device
Inventor: MACPHERSON JIM
IPC: G06F9/445
Filed: 2004-08-03
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of encapsulating a plurality of export files within a single dynamic link library file for delivery of the dynamic link library file, and thus the said plurality of export files corresponding to software builds on a mobile radio communications device, the method comprising the steps of arranging for example Microsoft RTM Foundation Classes application files to include specific export files during the build therefore, indicating paths where an MFC linker can find the said export files, assigning a unique identification for each of the export file contents based on its file name and encrypting each export file before being stored in accordance with the said indicated paths. The single dynamic link library file can then advantageously be delivered to a mobile radio communications device for the debugging thereof.
Patent GB-2405946-A (GB)
Title: Measuring integrated circuit (IC) current using voltage controlled oscillators (VCOs)
Inventor: BOSTAK CHRISTOPHER J
IPC: G01R19/252
Filed: 2004-08-12
Abstract: Current in an integrated circuit (IC) 102 is measured using voltage controlled oscillators 106 to measure the voltage across the IC package (parasitic) resistance RPS. A first output count from a first VCO 106a at a first voltage measurement point VA and a second output count from a second VCO 106b at a second voltage measurement point VB is measured. Having determined the value of the inherent resistance RPS Ohm's Law can be used to calculate the current using a voltage proportional to the difference between the first and second output counts.
Patent GB-2408977-A (GB)
Title: Charge transport monomers based on bis(carbazol-9-yl) containing and methylene substituted compounds, polymers thereof and coating compositions thereof
Inventor: SUZUKI SATOSHI
IPC: C08F20/34
Filed: 2004-11-11
Abstract: There is provided a charge transport monomer of formula (I) <EMI ID=1.1 HE=55 WI=103 LX=603 LY=562 TI=CF> <PC>[wherein ```Ar is a linker comprising at least one optionally substituted arylene or heterocyclic group; ```L represents a divalent hydrocarbon or hetero-atom-containing hydrocarbon group which may be branched or contain a cyclic structure; ```R1 to R5 each independently represent a group selected from the group consisting of a hydrogen atom, an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 60 carbon atoms, an aryloxy group having 6 to 60 carbon atoms, an arylalkyl group having 7 to 60 carbon atoms, an arylalkoxy group having 7 to 60 carbon atoms, a heterocyclic compound group having 4 to 60 carbon atoms, a cyano group, a nitro group, and a halogen atom; R1 to R5 and substituents within Ar may combine to form a saturated or unsaturated 5- or 6-membered ring; and "alkyl" may contain a cyclic structure] and polymers thereof. Compositions of such polymers are also claimed. The charge transport material can easily be coated to form a film, is less likely to be crystallized during or after film formation, has excellent charge transport capability, and high applicability to electronic devices.
Patent GB-2423358-A (GB)
Title: Bacteria testing
Inventor: KINSELLA ROGER JAMES
IPC: C12Q1/04
Filed: 2005-01-22
Abstract: A reagent system for testing for the presence of bacteria in an aqueous sample. The reagent system (which is sterilised) comprises a nutrient medium, an agent for neutralising the effect of any anti-bacterial agent and a colorimetric indicator to provide a visual indication of the presence of bacteria. The colorimetric reagent may be 2, 3, 5-triphenyl tetrazolium chloride and the neutralising agent may be thiosulphate. The reagent system may preferably be in the form of a tablet. The reagent system may be used for testing for the presence of bacteria in water from a bathing facility.
Patent GB-2415642-A (GB)
Title: A die or dice shaker
Inventor: GRAINGE FRANK GORDON
IPC: A63F9/04
Filed: 2005-05-13
Abstract: A die or dice shaker comprising a die or dice display surface 8 means to seal a die or dice within the shaker and characterised in that the shaker is provided with a zone 6 containing one or more die or dice reorientation means adapted to cause reorientation of a die or dice during its/their travel under gravity through the zone and onto the display surface. Preferably the sealing means include two caps 7 which form the display surfaces and include screw threads 9.
Patent GB-2411217-A (GB)
Title: Asymmetric sprocket assembly with metal cushion rings
Inventor: YOUNG JAMES D
IPC: F16H57/00
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A sprocket assembly (AS) includes a sprocket body (110) comprising: (i) first and second hubs (116a, 116b) that project axially outward from opposite first and second axial faces (114a, 114b); and, (ii) a plurality of teeth (120) that extend circumferentially in a row and that project radially outward between the first and second hubs. Each of the teeth includes a drive flank (124) and a coast flank (126). The drive flank and coast flank of at least some of the teeth are shaped differently from each other so as to define an asymmetric tooth profile. First and second metal cushion rings (112a, 112b) are captured and float eccentrically on the first and second hubs, respectively. The teeth are identical or multiple asymmetric tooth profiles are used on a single sprocket body and arranged in a regular or irregular pattern. The root surface between successive teeth can be relieved so that a space is defined between the root surface and a roller that bridges the root.
Patent GB-2411602-A (GB)
Title: Using shared files in a game console or computer for cross-game state sharing
Inventor: CHIANG STEVE
IPC: A63F13/10
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: A method for enabling interaction with a shared game data file in a game device is provided. The method comprises: providing logic to perform one or more actions associated with the shared game data file; and providing logic to cause the game device to perform an action in the one or more actions with the shared game data file, the shared game data file allowing data associated with a first game in the shared game data file to affect actions in a second game.
Patent GB-2412773-A (GB)
Title: A service processor for controlling fan speed
Inventor: KING JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G06F11/273
Filed: 2003-08-11
Abstract: A computer system comprises a host processor, a service processor, a temperature sensor, a fan, and a fan controller. The service processor provides system management functions within the computer system, including (i) generating fan speed signals in response to temperature values detected by the temperature sensor and (ii) generating a control signal for the fan controller. When the fan controller receives a control signal from the service processor the fan controller provides driving signals for the fan in response to the fan speed signals. When the fan controller receives no control signal the fan controller provides a driving signal that sets the fan speed to a predetermined fan speed. The predetermined fan speed is preferably the maximum that can be driven by fan controller.
Patent GB-2428086-A (GB)
Title: Workstation for refinishing automobile wheels
Inventor: WHEELER RICHARD J
IPC: B05B16/60
Filed: 2005-07-06
Abstract: A workstation C for refinishing automobile wheels 18 comprises a working region W enclosed by a cabinet having two booths B1, B2 each having an opening allowing access to the working region W and a suction fan (3, fig 2), 3' rearward of the opening to reduce the escape of airborne pollutants from the working region W. Each opening may have an array of apertures 12 disposed around its periphery to direct laminar air jets inwardly. Air may be blown into each booth B1, B2 by blowers 15 and may be heated. Each booth B1, B2 may have a hinged door D1, D2 with UV protective viewing panels V1, V2. Booth B2 may have a heat lamp 10 moveable on a cantilevered support 11 for curing a paint or lacquer finish of a wheel 18 disposed on an inclined work rack (9, fig 5) and rotated by rollers 20 driven by a motor 33. Booth B1 may be for machining operations of the wheel 18, which is supported on a turntable chuck (7, fig 2). Air leaving the working region W may pass through disposable filters 28 held in trays T1, T2 and pass through a corrugated paper 5 and charcoal filter 6 so that air does not have to be exhausted to an external environment.
Patent GB-2430049-A (GB)
Title: Chronometer with radio frequency detection means
Inventor: EDWARDS MARK CLEVE GERARD
IPC: G04G21/04
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A chronometer incorporates a piezoelectric device for detecting radio frequency signals and a "tonotechnie" barrel mechanism with notings (fig 2a) on its surface activating the keys of a key frame mechanism as the barrel rotates to record the detections on a removable punch card. When used in conjunction with a processor kit comprising a mechanical spectrometer, the information on the punch card can be applied to a map to identify the location of a specific detected frequency. The chronometer includes a mechanical self-winding mechanism which may additionally receive power from the piezoelectric device.
Patent GB-2421842-A (GB)
Title: Mass spectrometer with resonant ejection of unwanted ions
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J49/42
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising a quadrupole rod set ion guide or mass filter device 6. A broadband frequency signal 10 having one or more notches 11a, 11b, 11c is applied to the rods of the quadrupole rod set 6. The notched broadband frequency signal 10 causes undesired ions to be resonantly ejected from the ion guide 6. The notched broadband frequency signal 10 has frequency components missing which correspond with the resonance frequency of ions which are desired to be onwardly transmitted. The ion guide or mass filter device 6 enables a plurality of desired ions having different mass to charge ratios to be simultaneously transmitted by the ion guide or mass filter device 6 whilst other ions are resonantly ejected from the ion guide or mass filter device 6.
Patent GB-2426092-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for placing advertisements based on selection of links that are not prominently displayed
Inventor: SCHOLL NATHANIEL BLAKE
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2004-12-29
Abstract: A method and system for identifying advertisement and search term combinations for placing advertisements along with search results. The advertisement system includes multiple advertisement generators that automatically create advertisement sets that each contain one or more advertisements, one or more search terms, and a link to an advertised item. The advertisement system also includes an advertisement manager that receives the advertisement sets from the advertisement generators, identifies a fee to be associated with each advertisement set, and selects which advertisement sets are to be submitted to various search engine services. The advertisement system may also include a fee calculator that generates a fee amount or bid for each advertisement set.
Patent GB-2441176-A (GB)
Title: Door Restrictor
Inventor: WILKES ANDREW JOHN
IPC: E05C17/06
Filed: 2006-08-25
Abstract: A cable restrictor arrangement for a door mounted in a door frame comprises: a cable anchor (1) for fitting to the door frame (3); a latch assembly (4) for fitting to the door (6); and a cable (7) attached to the cable anchor (1) at one end and fitted with a latching member (11) at the other end, the latching member (11) being detachably engageable in the latch assembly (4) from a first side of the door. The latch assembly (4) includes first compression spring for biasing the latching member (11) away from an engaged position and towards a detached position, latching element (12) movable between a first latched condition for engaging the latching member (11) and retaining it engaged in the latch assembly and a second released condition for allowing the first compression spring to move the latching member to the detached position, second compression spring (15) for biasing the latching element (12) into the first latched condition, and a manually operable actuator (16) on the first side of the door (6) for moving the latching means (12) against the bias of the second compression spring (15) into the second released condition.
Patent GB-2427292-A (GB)
Title: System and method for automatically updating business information reports
Inventor: SCHROEDER SCOTT W
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The invention includes methods, systems, and computer-readable media that provide an automatically updated business information report to a customer by performing steps including updating daily a database of business information with newly available business information that is more current than that present in the database, generating a business information report in dependence on data retrieved from the database, storing the generated business information report for customer access, updating the business information report with data retrieved from the database that is more current than that presently contained in the business information report; the updating occurring upon each access of the business information report by the customer; and storing the automatically updated business information report for further customer access.
Patent GB-2439519-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for extinguishing and storing a cigarette butt
Inventor: MCNEILL ALASTAIR
IPC: A24F13/18
Filed: 2006-09-14
Abstract: An apparatus for extinguishing and storing a cigarette butt comprises a tubular member (2, 3), a first end cap (1) sealing and engaging tubular member, a second end cap (1) sealing engaging with said tubular member, the tubular member having a inner diameter slightly larger than the diameter of a cigarette, whereby the tubular member and first and second end caps when engaged form an airtight enclosure. The first end cap has a maximum outer diameter equal to or slightly greater than the outer diameter of the tubular member, the apparatus being of an overall length less than or equal to the length of a relevant cigarette. In use, after smoking a cigarette, the first end cap may be removed from the tubular member, and the cigarette butt inserted into the inside of the tubular member, the first end cap then being sealingly engaged with the tubular member whereby the cigarette butt will be extinguished by a lack of oxygen, and the apparatus may be inserted into the cigarette packet to replace the smoked cigarette, thus storing the extinguished cigarette for appropriate disposal at a later time.
Patent GB-2430422-A (GB)
Title: Device for coupling articles to a vehicle
Inventor: MOAG GRAHAM
IPC: B65F1/14
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: A device (10) for connecting articles such as a wheeled bin (40) to a tow bar (30) of a vehicle comprises a hollow body (12) for receiving the head (34) of the tow bar (30), the body having a slot (16) for receiving the stem (32) of the tow bar (30). The device (10) further includes a pair of hook shaped arms (20) extending from the body (12) for connecting to the article (e.g. wheeled bin (40)).
Patent GB-2443204-A (GB)
Title: Photosensor and ambient light sensor
Inventor: HADWEN BENJAMIN JAMES
IPC: G01J1/44
Filed: 2006-10-04
Abstract: A method of operating a photosensor comprising: applying a bias voltage to a photosensor 12 comprising n (n > 1) photo-sensitive elements 8 connected in series, and determining the photocurrent in the photosensor 12 at a time when the applied bias voltage across the photosensor maintains the photosensor at or close to the point at which it has the greatest signal-to-noise ratio. This may conveniently be done by determining the current in the photosensor at a time when the applied bias voltage across the photosensor is equal or approximately equal to n x Vbi where Vbi is the bias voltage about which the current in a single one of the photo-sensitive elements 8, in the dark, changes sign. If the photo-sensitive elements 8 are photodiodes, the bias voltage Vbi is the "built-in" voltage of the photodiodes. The photocurrent generated when n series-connected photodiodes are illuminated is approximately equal to the photocurrent generated when one photodiode is illuminated. However, the leakage current (i.e., the dark current) for the n series-connected photodiodes is significantly lower than the leakage current for one photodiode. The signal-to-noise-ratio is therefore significantly increased. The method may be used to control the intensity of a backlight of a display device in accordance with an output from an ambient light sensor.
Patent GB-2431846-A (GB)
Title: Vector images reflecting the status of a device
Inventor: WALTON ANDREW CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06T11/40
Filed: 2006-10-24
Abstract: A device includes memory which stores image vectors defining an image illustrating at least a portion of the device. The fillable area of the vector images are related to the status of the device. In one embodiment, computer-readable code stored on computer-readable media includes code to, in response to receiving an image request, 1) retrieve a vector image from a device that is the request target, the image illustrating at least a portion of the device; 2) retrieve device status information; 3) format the vector image by, A) identifying a first tag within the vector image, the first tag being associated with one or more vectors that define a fillable area of the vector image; and B) in accord with the retrieved status information, replacing the first tag with a second tag, the latter identifying a status element to be displayed in the fillable area; and 4) return a formatted version of the vector image.
Patent GB-2430249-A (GB)
Title: Heating cooking apparatus
Inventor: IMAMOTO KAZUNARI
IPC: H05B6/12
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: A heating cooking apparatus formed to heat a heated material placed on a top plate (15) by heating means (12), (13), and (14) installed under the top plate (15). The top plate (15) is formed semi-transparent, and a fluorescent character display tube (23) is installed under the top plate (15).
Patent GB-2445991-A (GB)
Title: Transmitting loader software from mobile device to desktop computer for downloading application software from network resource
Inventor: ANWER JURAID
IPC: H04M1/725
Filed: 2007-01-26
Abstract: A mobile device 10, e.g. mobile phone or PDA, is provided with loader software that can be installed on a desktop computing device 12, e.g. laptop or personal computer, to instruct it to download application software from a network resource 14, e.g. internet, and that can provide configuration data to the application software. The mobile device 10 detects all desktop computing devices 12 with which the mobile device 10 can communicate and selects one of the desktop computing devices 12 on which the application software is to be installed. The loader software is transmitted to the selected desktop computing device 12, which is then used to run the loader software and direct it to a network resource 14 to download application software and install it using configuration data relating to the mobile device 10. The installed application software can then be run to provide functionality and connectivity between the mobile device 10, the desktop computing device 12 and network resources 14.
Patent GB-2447687-A (GB)
Title: A waste receptacle for disposable cups
Inventor: MOSELEY LUKE
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 2007-03-22
Abstract: The waste receptacle is designed for receiving used disposable drinking cups such as those dispensed from vending machines. A pair of opposed walls 20, 21 are defined on first and second separable sections 10, 11 of the receptacle and are lined with a refuse sack. The sections are movable relative to one another between a first position in which they are inter-engaged, an intermediate position as shown in which a front section is tilted relative to the rear section so as to release the inter-engaging elements 56, 57 but in which it is supported in the tilted position by abutment of a base wall 24 with a stop member 43 and a second position in which the two sections are separated. The first section has at least one wheel 32 whereby it can be wheeled to a suitable location for emptying the refuse sack. The walls 20, 21 have surfaces that are shaped so as to define between them a plurality of stacking tubes for receiving the used cups in a stacked or nested configuration.
Patent GB-2437099-A (GB)
Title: Adding noise to data for model generation
Inventor: WOJSZNIS WILHELM K
IPC: G05B17/02
Filed: 2007-04-13
Abstract: A method of creating process models for use in controller generation, such as in MPC controller generation (56, figure 3), adds noise 125 to the process data collected 99 and used in the model generation process 126. In particular, a method of creating a parametric process model (104, figure 3) first collects process outputs based on known test input signals or sequences, adds random noise 125 to the collected process data and then uses a standard or known technique to determine 126 a process model from the collected process data. The noise may be zero-mean white noise with an amplitude of 0.2% to 0.5% of the range of the collected data. The model may be produced using a finite response process model.
Patent GB-2447097-A (GB)
Title: A portable apparatus for the transportation of single round bales
Inventor: HENRY GERARD WILLIAM
IPC: A01D87/12
Filed: 2007-05-16
Abstract: The apparatus comprises an 'A' frame trailer 1 resting on a wheeled axle 2 with two evenly spaced supports 6, 7 fixed to its upper surface. Attached to the topmost support 6 is a ratchet and strap 11 which, when the apparatus is stood on end, is employed to enclose, and then to grip tightly a suitable positioned 'round' or cylindrical bale. The bale may comprise vegetative material used for animal feed or bedding. The apparatus, including the bale to be towed, is then returned to the horizontal (figure 4) in a controlled fashion and attached to a suitable towing vehicle by means of a ball hitch 4. A sprung safety device 9 (see also figures 2b and 5) may be pushed into the bale and retained in place whilst the strap is being placed around the bale, thus preventing the trailer from toppling backwards.
Patent GB-2439426-A (GB)
Title: Completions apparatus with sensors and inductive couplers
Inventor: PATEL DINESH R
IPC: H04H20/82
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A completion system for use in a well includes a string for placement in the well, the string including an electric pump and a first inductive coupler portion. A completion section 100 is deployed in a zone 106 of the well to be developed, the completion section including a second inductive coupler portion 112 for inductive coupling to the first inductive coupler portion. An electrical device 128 is electrically connected to the second inductive coupler portion. The electrical device may be a sensor and the completion section may include an isolation valve 116. An isolation packer 108 may be provided to isolate multiple zones. Multiple inductive couplers may be provided