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Patent GB-2398647-A (GB)
Title: Docking robot cleaner system with external charger
Inventor: LEE JU-SANG
IPC: G05D1/02
Filed: 2004-01-29
Abstract: A docking robot cleaner system comprises a robot 10 and an external recharging apparatus 80. The recharging apparatus 80 has a recognition mark 89 formed on it which can be detected by a sensor 15' on the robot 10. The robot 10 can automatically dock with power terminals 82 of the recharging apparatus 80 to recharge a battery. A power terminal control unit, which may include a micro-switch (130, fig.13), ensures that power is only supplied to terminals 82 during recharging of the robot 10. The recognition mark may be formed from retro-reflective material and the sensor 15' may be a photo sensor. Alternatively, the recognition mark may be metal tape positioned in front of the recharging apparatus 80. In other embodiments, the robot 10 may include a camera pointing at a ceiling and memory means to store images for navigation purposes. The robot 10 may also include a bumper 54 producing collision signals and incorporating recharging terminals 56. A remote controller may be used to detect the recognition mark on receipt of a recharge signal.
Patent GB-2411329-A (GB)
Title: An in-room hotel entertainment application to enable guests to control their services via wi-fi and pdas
Inventor: AMERY NATHAN
IPC: H04N7/16
Filed: 2004-02-03
Abstract: A software and hardware solution for hotels to provide guests with a system to control their in-room experience on a single handheld computer. The application uses wireless technology (Wi-FI) to communicate between guest and hotel staff on a series of interface menus and options. These include ordering room service, selecting TV channels, ordering Premium Pay TV channels, playing games, viewing guest information, viewing advertisements, email and internet. All of these services are linked and integrated with existing hotel systems. Each application is designed as a bespoke solution for hotels to continue their branding and ownership.
Patent GB-2395996-A (GB)
Title: Flexible coupling with radially offset beams formed by asymmetric slot pairs
Inventor: BERG DENNIS G
IPC: F16D3/72
Filed: 2002-09-25
Abstract: A flexible coupling for flexibly joining two shafts includes a unitary solid cylindrical body having a first end, a second end, and there between having one or more longitudinally spaced circular disks spaced by asymmetric slot pairs; a radially offset beam formed between a first slot and a second slot of each asymmetric slot pair, such that the radially offset beam is parallel to a diameter of the cylindrical body and is offset from the parallel diameter by a radial beam offset distance R1; each beam being rotationally offset from longitudinally adjacent beams; and hub means at the first end for coaxially connecting the first end to a first one of the two shafts, and hub means at the second end for coaxially connecting the second end to a second one of the two shafts.
Patent GB-2403222-A (GB)
Title: Tissue-specific endothelial membrane proteins
Inventor: ROBEN PAUL W
IPC: A61K47/48
Filed: 2003-03-31
Abstract: Methods and compositions for targeting of pharmaceuticals or other therapeutics to specific tissues using tissue-specific endothelial membrane proteins are provided. The compositions comprise a therapeutic complex composed of a ligand, a linker, and a therapeutic moiety, where the therapeutic moiety can enter the cell. The ligand can be an antibody or other molecule that binds to a tissue-specific protein on the endothelial membrane of a specific tissue. The ligand does not activate a receptor, but may activate endocytosis. The therapeutic moiety could be a drug, gene, antisense oligonucleotide, contrast agent, protein, toxin, or any type of molecule that acts on the specific tissue. The linker is preferably cleaved upon going to the interior of the cell. Alternatively, the linker may simply be the bond between the ligand and the therapeutic moiety. Alternatively, a lipophilic prodrug may be cleaved and may enter the cell due to its lipophilic properties.
Patent GB-2409120-A (GB)
Title: A noise-resistant PVT compensation control circuit for an output buffer
Inventor: ALLEN ANDREW R
IPC: H03K19/003
Filed: 2004-10-02
Abstract: Integrated circuit output buffers are compensated against process, voltage and temperature (PVT) variation by a control circuit 210 which adapts a digital output buffer control signal 212 in dependence on a sequence of outputs 522 from a voltage comparator 520. The comparator 520 compares the output of a dummy buffer 510 with a reference voltage Vref (figure 6) produced by a circuit including an external resistor. The filter circuit 530 ensures that the control signal 212 is changed only when a long sequence of consecutive identical comparisons occurs or when the sequence of comparisons contains only an occasional different comparison result. This prevents spurious adjustment occurring in response to noise. The dither controller 550 prevents unwanted oscillation of the control signal value. Slew rate or buffer impedance may be varied.
Patent GB-2422081-A (GB)
Title: Scaling displayed data signal
Inventor: ACKERMANS PETER
IPC: G06F17/40
Filed: 2005-01-05
Abstract: A method of providing a display signal, wherein digital data to be displayed has associated with it statistical values determined for pre-determined sized blocks of the digital data. The display scaling parameters are determined and the extent to which the statistical values are suitable to use in place of some or all of the digital data points to display. The data points to display are determined and the display signal is generated from the digital data and/or statistical values.
Patent GB-2422149-A (GB)
Title: Process for the preparation of 10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide
Inventor: LEARMONTH DAVID ALEXANDER
IPC: C07D491/04
Filed: 2005-01-14
Abstract: A process for the preparation of 10,11-dihydro-10-hydroxy-5H-dibenz[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide (1) by epoxide ring opening of 11a, 10b-dihydro-6H-dibenz[b,f]azepine-5-carboxamide (5) at elevated pressure. <EMI ID=1.1 HE=40 WI=98 LX=569 LY=918 TI=CF> Preferred conditions include performing the epoxide opening utilising hydrogenation (hydrogenolysis) with gaseous hydrogen at a pressure of 200 kPa-4 MPa and optionally elevated temperatures, in the presence of a catalyst, preferably palladium on charcoal (Pd on C). A base such as a trialkylamine may also be added to the reaction mixture. Suitable solvents include methanol/water. Subsequent derivatisation of alcohol (1) to form the corresponding ketone by oxidation, or ester groups etc by reaction with a suitable carbonyl compound is also outlined.
Patent GB-2409337-A (GB)
Title: An emitter
Inventor: COLE BRYAN EDWARD
IPC: H01S1/02
Filed: 2002-09-04
Abstract: In a terahertz radiation emitter a bias is applied between two contact assemblies (fig 1: 12, 13, 14) facing one another and separated by photoconducting semiconductor material (fig 1: 11). Transient currents excited by sub-picosecond laser pulses cause emission of radiation over a band dependent on the photoconductor cater lifetime. A step-up transformer is disposed between an ac bias supply 91 and the emitter 94. A resistive element (fig 1:14) may be integrated on the photoconductive substrate to restrict current flow between the contacts at frequencies lower than the desired emitting range, decreasing power dissipation of the device. The contacts can form a simple dipole antenna or a bow-tie antenna, edges of the elements adjacent the photoconducting gap comprising antenna electrodes. In some embodiments a dielectric film is disposed over the surface of the device (figs 2 and 3) filling the gap between antenna electrodes to suppress electrical breakdown. Other embodiments provide methods of determining an optimal resistive value for use as a series biasing resistance in a terhertz emitter, based on laser repetition frequency and device capacitance.
Patent GB-2423994-A (GB)
Title: Seal for an aerosol inhaler
Inventor: OHBI DALJIT S
IPC: C08L23/14
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A seal for a valve for use in a pharmaceutical dispensing device, such as an aerosol inhaler, is formed from a polyolefin thermoplastic elastomer, including at least 80% propylene component with 2-25% isotactic crystallinity. Also disclosed is a dispensing apparatus, such as an aerosol inhaler, comprising the seal.
Patent GB-2426861-A (GB)
Title: A system for providing tuition
Inventor: SINGLETON IAN WILLIAM
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-05-25
Abstract: A system for providing tuition comprises a delivery device (5, 6, 7) for delivering a lesson and a recording input (8) for receiving a recording from a student. The system also comprises a recording output (13) for delivering the recording to an assessor for assessment and an assessment input (11) for receiving the assessment of the recording from the assessor. Preferably, the system delivers music lessons and the delivery device (5, 6, 7) is capable of sending audio, video and graphical material. The delivery device (5, 6,7 ) may comprise a musical score guide or a fingering guide that is synchronized with the video, audio and/or graphical material. The assessor may be a person or a computing device and the system may include an assessment selector (9) to determine which assessor will provide the assessment.
Patent GB-2428797-A (GB)
Title: Classification of objects by analysing the vibrations of a resonant element impacted by the objects
Inventor: SWEET GEOFFREY WILLIAM
IPC: G01N29/12
Filed: 2005-08-06
Abstract: A method for assessing a property of an item comprises impacting the item on a resonant member 14. An electrical signal, from an accelerometer for example, indicative of the vibrations induced in the member 14 is sampled and an instantaneous sample is compared with an immediately preceding sample to determine whether both samples are above a preset value. If both samples are above a preset value a period counter is incremented. If both samples are below the preset value the count of the period counter is determined to be the half-period of the signal. The half-period of the signal is used to assess the property of the item, by comparing the sensed vibration with the natural resonant frequency of the member 14. The method finds particular application in checking, grading and sorting of agricultural produce (e.g. root crops, potatoes, sugar beet, nuts). Good products can be sorted from unsatisfactory products, stones and clods of mud by controlling a deflector plate 24.
Patent GB-2431591-A (GB)
Title: Sudoku apparatus
Inventor: TURVEY PETER
IPC: A63F3/04
Filed: 2005-10-27
Abstract: Apparatus for playing a game, comprising: a surface 4 bearing first indicia 8 defining an array of n(X x Y) areas 6 where n is an integer and X and Y are integers > 1, each area being divided by second indicia 12 into an array of n(X x Y) sub-areas 10 and each sub-area having means 14 to indicate which of X x Y possible symbols have not be eliminated for that sub-area by the player of the game. The apparatus is intended for use in solving Sudoku puzzles. The indicating means may be pegs which can be depressed into the board to indicate that a number has been eliminated (fig2).
Patent GB-2421101-A (GB)
Title: Distributed lock and protocol
Inventor: REUTER JAMES M
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2005-11-11
Abstract: A distributed lock collectively implemented by a plurality of nodes comprises a distributed storage register 1908 having a value determined by a majority of the entities. A protocol is also disclosed for the operation of the lock. The distributed storage register may be a virtual register implemented by a number of nodes running handler routines 1818, 1820, 1822 and 1824, operational routines 1826, 1828, 1830 and 1832, primitives and local variable values. Preferably the local variable values include a storage register value val, 1834 a timestamp associated with the register value val-ts 1836 and a time stamp associated with the most recent write operation ord-ts 1838. The value of the distributed storage register is determined by sending a read message including the local val-ts to the other nodes requesting an indication of whether their local val-ts are equal to the time stamp and whether the time stamp in the message is greater than or equal to their local ord-ts. The lock is then written by obtaining a new timestamp and sending order and write messages to the other nodes. The distributed lock 1908 contains indications of the lock condition and the identity of the locking entity 1804.
Patent GB-2439286-A (GB)
Title: Hair removal laser
Inventor: BITTER AHMED
IPC: A61N5/06
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: A hair treatment device for the treatment of the human or animal by laser radiation to prevent or reduce hair growth, which device comprises: a laser radiation source 10 for emitting a laser radiation beam; deflecting mean comprises a lens 14 to effect deflection of the beam, the lens 14 can be moved to effect deflection. The movement may be of a predetermined pattern.
Patent GB-2429458-A (GB)
Title: A solution of metal-polymer chelate(s) and applications thereof
Inventor: ZHANG CAITENG
IPC: A23K10/33
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: The present invention discloses a solution of metal-polymer chelate (s) and applications thereof. The solution is prepared as follows: the carbohydrate, and/or the polymer having hydroxyl, and/or the polymer having hydroxyl, amino and/or carboxyl, are dissolved in an aqueous R-COOH solution, further, the resulting solution is mixed with metal salts, and/or amine, and/or ammonia uniformly. The metal-polymer chelate (s) solution can be used in many fields, such as oxidation reaction, condensation, crack reaction, oxidising condensation, artificial chitosan solution, artificial aminoglucose, purification of proteins and metabolites thereof, biologic catalyst of metal-ferment, increasing the activity of dry proteins-ferment, antiseptic, biochemistry reaction of ferment, gas detection, system for preserving fungus, culture medium for cell multiplication, medical treatment, plants, semiconductor, nonofiltering, preparation of nanometre material, battery, nano-ceramics, nano-plastics, nano-fabric, nano-inorganics, LCD and biological chip. The solutions of metal-polymer chelates used in the above fields possess the functions such as chemical activity, removing toxic gas and dealing with liquid waste.
Patent GB-2443238-A (GB)
Title: Maintaining accessibility for SIP clients behind NAT firewalls using intermediary proxy, UDP/TCP conversion and keep alive messages
Inventor: HOLDEN JAMES
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2006-10-16
Abstract: The SIP protocol typically uses UDP in communication and it can be problematic maintaining associations in some NAT firewalls for channels using this protocol. As a result an SIP client being used for VoIP cannot receive incoming calls. The invention proposes the use of an intermediary located outside the firewall. This translates messages from the SIP registration server from UDP to TCP for sending through the firewall to the client, and vice versa. The TCP NAT translation binding is kept alive with periodic messages sent by the intermediary. The intermediary may also reformat SIP messages so that clients and servers using different formats can communicate.
Patent GB-2430579-A (GB)
Title: Intelligent Outdoor Cabinet
Inventor: LEE LIN HUNG
IPC: H04M19/00
Filed: 2005-06-17
Abstract: An assembled telecommunication exchange cabinet, comprising a hollow body and a base, wherein the body comprises a set of front doors, left and right side doors, a top cover and a heat sink device. A plurality of inlets are disposed on the bottom surface of the body, and a telecommunication exchange device and terminal boards are accommodated inside the body. The body accommodates a Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer and a telecommunication exchange device, which in turn, are connected to the corresponding terminal boards. The left and right side doors and the top cover can be subsequently opened separately after the set of front doors is opened. In addition, the heat sink device of the body is disposed under the top cover. The base of the cabinet is removeably attached to the body; and at least one battery holder is further disposed inside the base to accommodate at least one spare battery.
Patent GB-2430268-A (GB)
Title: Phase-alternated carr-purcell nmr echo sequence
Inventor: BLANZ MARTIN
IPC: G01R33/54
Filed: 2005-06-10
Abstract: A phase alternated Carr Purcell (PACP) sequence is effective in removing DC offset from spin echo signals in earth formations. Modifications of PACP sequences, possibly in combination with other pulse sequences, can remove both DC offset and ringing. Such sequences may be used where the ringing is non-repeatable.
Patent GB-2433342-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for varing spacing between nozzles and print medium on a curved guide
Inventor: SCHULMEISTER PETER
IPC: B41J2/07
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A method for operating an ink-jet printing device 11 having at least one ink-jet print head 12, each ink-jet print head 12 having a row of nozzles 13 arranged side by side by way of which printing ink can be directed onto a printing material to be printed that is guided on a cylinder 10 or on a curved guide element. The ink-jet print heads 12 are aligned in such a way relative to the printing material to be printed in that the row of nozzles of the or each ink-jet print head 12 is set obliquely in relation to the direction of transport of the printing material, that is, in such a way that the nozzles 13 of the row of nozzles of each ink-jet print head each have a different spacing from the printing material. In order to print on the printing material the nozzles 13 of each ink-jet print head 12 are activated in such a way that differences in running times of the printing ink to the printing material caused by the different spacing of the nozzles 13 of each row of nozzles from the printing material to be printed on are balanced out or compensated for. This can be done in software by adjusting the print image, or by varying the timing of individual nozzles.
Patent GB-2445558-A (GB)
Title: Bulk bag with side outlet
Inventor: SINGH JAGDISH PAL
IPC: B65B69/00
Filed: 2007-01-10
Abstract: A bulk bag used for storing, conveying and transporting solid materials such as plastic granules or powders has a discharge outlet formed in its side wall. The outlet may comprise a flexible sleeve sewn or otherwise attached to the side wall of the bag. It may be angled downwardly to facilitate removal of contents from the bottom of the bag. With such a side outlet a material extraction tube/wand can used to directly empty the bag, such as by use of vacuum. When the bag is suspended for emptying the height required is reduced. There may be more than one side outlet.
Patent GB-2431658-A (GB)
Title: Biosynthetic polypeptides utilizing non-naturally encoded amino acids
Inventor: CHO HO SUNG
IPC: C07K14/47
Filed: 2007-01-29
Abstract: Modified biosynthetic polypeptide molecules, methods for manufacturing, and uses thereof are provided.
Patent GB-2433161-A (GB)
Title: Organic semiconductor light-emitting device and display using same
Inventor: OYAMADA TAKAHITO
IPC: H01L51/50
Filed: 2007-02-28
Abstract: An organic semiconductor light-emitting device having the form of a field-effect transistor and a display using this device are disclosed. In the device, electrons and holes can be transported. The device comprises an organic semiconductor light-emitting layer capable of emitting light by recombination of holes and electrons, a hole injection electrode for injecting holes into the organic semiconductor light-emitting layer, an electron injection electrode for injecting electrons into the organic semi-conductor light-emitting layer, and a gate electrode so disposed as to be opposed to the organic semiconductor light-emitting layer between the electrodes. When a control voltage is applied to the gate electrode, the carrier distribution in the organic semiconductor light-emitting layer is controlled. Thus, the light emission can be turned on/off and the emission intensity can be modulated.
Patent GB-2447665-A (GB)
Title: Complete cryo encapsualtion device for biological specimen vials
Inventor: EWART ANGUS BURNETT
IPC: B65D25/10
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A sandwich unit 1 containing a cooling agent which is hinged at one end 2 and lockable at the other 3,4. The internal faces of each sandwich contain encapsulation spaces 5 to maintain the biological sample vials at low temperature. The top of the device has recesses 6 and the bottom legs 7 located so as to make the device stackable. Each half of the sandwich may contain a cooling agent.
Patent GB-2438740-A (GB)
Title: Fluid Cooled Beverage Cooling Module and means to Control Coolant for Consistent Beverage Dispensing Temperature
Inventor: DAVIS TERRENCE ROBERT
IPC: F28D7/02
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: A beverage dispense system has at least one dispense head 10 in a serving area for dispense of a beverage via a product line 14 for transferring beverage from a remote beverage source 16 to the dispense head. The product line is within a python that contains a cooling circuit 20 for transferring coolant to and from the serving area and a cooling module 22. The module is provided proximate the dispense head in the serving area for further cooling the beverage prior to dispense. The cooling module has a beverage coil 36 within a tank 24, and the tank is connected to the coolant circuit for circulating coolant through the tank. The beverage coil is located in a chamber within the tank 24 and contacts opposed surfaces of the chamber 28 to define therewith a flow path 44 for the coolant. This flow path promotes heat exchange between the beverage and the coolant, providing cooling of the beverage to a desired temperature. The inlet temperature and flow rate of the coolant can be controlled to achieve a reduction of product temperature that is substantially independent of product draw-off rate from the dispense head 10. The chamber can define a reservoir for coolant within the module to provide a thermal store, and the tank may have a thermal jacket 46 to reduce heat transfer with the environment.
Patent GB-2451272-A (GB)
Title: Tiling Guide
Inventor: PLEDGE RICHARD
IPC: E04F21/18
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A tiling guide with a longitudinal member having on a rear face (2) at least one strip (3) of one component part of a hook-and-loop fastening and is adapted to be temporarily attached to one or more lengths of a complementary part (4) of a hook-and-loop fastening attached to a surface to be tiled, thereby enabling the tiling guide to be accurately positioned and repositioned. The longitudinal member may have one or more spirit level bubbles (6) one of which could be adjustable to any angle relative to the horizontal for use in non-horizontal tiling patterns. One or more end pieces (8) may be attached to retain the tiles when tiling at an angle.
Patent GB-2452570-A (GB)
Title: A cover for protecting a tobacco product from rain during outdoor smoking of the tobacco product
Inventor: TAYLOR PAUL JOHN
IPC: A24F9/16
Filed: 2007-09-10
Abstract: A cover (2) for protecting a tobacco product (4) in the form of a cigarette, cigar or smoking tobacco in a pipe from rain during outdoor smoking of the tobacco product (4), which cover (2) comprises a cover portion (6) for the tobacco product (4), and a mounting portion (8) for mounting the cover portion (6) above the tobacco product (4) and at a sufficient distance from the tobacco product (4) that heat from the tobacco product (4) during the smoking does not adversely affect the cover portion (6).