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Patent GB-2433728-A (GB)
Title: A backing plate for a foil stamping machine die
Inventor: WRIGHT GLENN LAWRENCE
IPC: B41F27/00
Filed: 2006-09-28
Abstract: The backing plate (11), e.g. of steel or iron, for accepting an image layer (13) fixed by means of an adhesive layer (12), is generally flat and is provided with a plurality of slots in one major surface. The slots, which can extend to the other major surface, are arranged in sets, the first set consisting of parallel rows and the second set consisting also of parallel rows (17) generally normal to the first rows. Each row has its slots extending lengthwise along the row. The slots of the two sets are non-intersecting.
Patent GB-2442275-A (GB)
Title: Re-sealable and re-closable beverage can
Inventor: FRANKEN FREDDY
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2006-09-29
Abstract: A flat sheet of material, with a profiled opening, is formed into a beverage can lid (also termed a top, closure or end) 2, to fit on a carbonated a non carbonated beverage can body 3. A threaded, spouted insert 4, and screw cap 5 is permanently fixed into said profiled opening. The screw cap 5 is removed by a twisting action 6, thereby also breaking the "pilfer proof" seal I. Closing and sealing said cap is the reverse action, thereby preserving any remaining beverage in the can, eliminating potential spillage, retaining carbonation (if any) and preventing ingression of foreign matter. E.g. insects. The screw cap may be convex to allow beverage cans to be stacked one on top of each other.
Patent GB-2437065-A (GB)
Title: Die casting mold and improved vent structure used therein
Inventor: HARADA HIROKI
IPC: B22D17/14
Filed: 2006-01-31
Abstract: A die casting mold includes a resistance member (17) disposed in a vent passage (16) to reduce a flow velocity of molten metal as the molten metal advances along the vent passage. The resistant member comprises a plurality of discrete protrusions (24) arranged in staggered relation to one another in both a longitudinal direction and a transverse direction of the vent passage so as to define therebetween a labyrinthine part (34) extending between an inlet side and an outlet side of the vent passage.
Patent GB-2430955-A (GB)
Title: Pressure monitoring of control lines for tool position feedback
Inventor: VACHON GUY
IPC: E21B47/10
Filed: 2005-05-31
Abstract: A flow control device for use in a wellbore to allow flow of formation fluid into the wellbore comprises a valve member adapted to move when disposed in the wellbore. A fluid line supplies a working fluid under pressure to move the valve member to allow the fluid to flow into the wellbore. A sensor in the wellbore, and associated with the fluid line, provides an indication of a position of the valve member. A method of determining a state of a flow control tool within a wellbore comprises supplying fluid under pressure to the flow control tool to move a flow control member of the tool into the state. Pressure of the supplied fluid is detected downhole. The state of the flow control device is determined from the detected pressure of the supplied fluid.
Patent GB-2429818-A (GB)
Title: Real time television audience measurement system and method
Inventor: MOTTA LUIZ ANTONIO SILVEIRA DA
IPC: H04H1/00
Filed: 2005-05-16
Abstract: This invention refers to a system and a method of television audience. This invention refers to a system and a method of television audience measurements in real time through analysis of the content transmitted by the detection of change of tuning state (2) of a television set (1), a means of generation of subscriptions (3) that generates subscriptions containing information on the content emitted by the television set obtained from the detection of change in the tuning state of the television set (1), a management device (30), a means of remittance of subscriptions (4) and an audience central, wherein the medium of remittance of subscriptions (4) sends the subscriptions generated by the medium of generation of subscriptions (3) to the audience central every time the said medium of detection(2) detects a change in the tuning state of the television set (1). This system is structurally simple and allows the measurement of television audience in real time quickly and at a relatively low cost.
Patent GB-2432388-A (GB)
Title: Plastically deforming a tubular to form a bell section
Inventor: WATSON BROCK WAYNE
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A method of radially expanding and plastically deforming a tubular within a pre-existing structure involves plastically deforming a lower portion of the tubular into a bell section 112 and plastically deforming a portion 100 of the tubular above the bell section. This can be achieved by pulling an adjustable expansion member 28 through the tubular. A hardenable material (122, fig 6) may be injected into an annulus between the expandable tubular and the pre-existing structure. A number of cutting elements 14 may also be present.
Patent GB-2434859-A (GB)
Title: Supply air terminal device comprising an air flow regulator
Inventor: JUSLIN VESA
IPC: F24F1/01
Filed: 2007-01-04
Abstract: The invention concerns a supply air terminal device 10 and a method for regulating the airflow rate. The supply air terminal device comprises a heat exchanger 11, with which a circulated airflow L2 conducted from a room 'H' can be either cooled or heated. The supply air terminal device comprises a mixing chamber 12, into which mixing chamber the nozzles 16a1, 16a2 or a flow gap (16, fig.2C) of an air chamber 15 open to conduct a primary airflow L1 into the mixing chamber, whereby the primary airflow from the nozzles or through the flow gap as a flow (Qs) will induce a circulated airflow from the room to flow through the heat exchanger and into the mixing chamber. The combined airflow (L1 + L2) is then conducted into the room. The supply air terminal device comprises a regulator 100 bypassing the nozzles or the flow gap to regulate an airflow Q3 flowing through the regulator, with which, depending on the purpose of use of the room, it is possible to regulate the total airflow (  S  Q) of the fresh primary air (Q3 + Qs) supplied from outside the supply air terminal device. The bypassing flow taking place through the regulator can be regulated progressively. Preferably, the regulator is remotely operated and electrically controlled, where the regulator comprises an actuator (200, fig.6) for moving a closing part 102, such as a valve disc, and for regulating the airflow rate.
Patent GB-2445732-A (GB)
Title: Deodorisation apparatus
Inventor: BROWN COLIN
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 2007-01-18
Abstract: An apparatus adapted to disseminate a volatile liquid into an atmosphere, the apparatus comprising a source of volatile liquid and a disseminating means whose rate of dissemination is regulatable automatically by control means, the control means regulating the rate in order to maintain a desired concentration in the atmosphere, in response to signals from an associated sensor adapted to detect and measure the concentration of the liquid in the atmosphere. The device comprises a reservoir 2 for the volatile liquid from which extends a wick 4. Surrounding the wick at its upper end is a cylindrical heating element 8. The temperature of the heating element is regulated by control circuitry 11. The degree of heating being determined by signals from a sensor 12. The sensor is adapted to detect the presence in the room of at least one component of the fragrance and communicate this back to the control circuitry. The sensor detects the concentration of the fragrance and when a predetermined level is attained, the control circuitry shuts off the heating element, thus slowing dissemination of the fragrance.
Patent GB-2448698-A (GB)
Title: A compacting apparatus for a refuse container.
Inventor: REIHILL NIGEL
IPC: B30B1/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A compacting apparatus (10) mountable to a standard refuse container (100), the compacting apparatus comprising: mounting means (20) for removably mounting the apparatus to the refuse container; a compacting plate (30); and a linear actuator (40) for vertically moving the compacting plate. The compacting plate comprises a number of plates (32, 34) horizontally moveable relative to each other so that the effective compacting plate area adapts to a varying sectional area of the refuse container. The linear actuator comprises a toothed push rod (42) meshing with a pinion (46) rotated by a motor (50) via a gearing system (52).
Patent GB-2439822-A (GB)
Title: Runtime environment for a program consisting of a set of components such that the program runs in sequential time or work units called frames.
Inventor: RICHARDS ANDREW
IPC: G06F9/52
Filed: 2007-06-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a runtime or execution environment for computer programs consisting of a set of components. The program runs in a set of sequential frames, each delineating a unit of time and/or work for the components of the program. Within each frame any running component cannot communicate with any other component, but can communicate with components in other frames. The components may only be allowed to communicate with others in adjacent frames. The components may processed such that any communications takes place in a pre-determined order. The execution environment may be object based and distributed over several computers, with the environment is part of the web-browser. The environment may execute some components speculatively to hide the latency in a network to the users interacting with the network. Also disclosed is a method of writing programs for the environment, a distributed computer system running the environment, and a debugger for the execution environment.
Patent GB-2450910-A (GB)
Title: A device to assist a user in fitting a duvet cover
Inventor: LEER ELIZABETH NERYS
IPC: A47C21/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A device (10) to assist a user in fitting a duvet cover about a duvet is disclosed. The device (10) has a strap (11) which is adjustable in length and is able to be fitted onto or around a head frame of a bed. Gripping means (17A, B), clips, to grip an edge of a duvet and a duvet cover to facilitate fitment, are provided. One or more portions of the device (10) can be elasticated or formed of resilient material to enable the device (10) to be stretched to sufficient size to pass over the head frame, the tension in the material causing the device to grip the head frame. The gripping means (17A,B) can be mounted on slidable mounts (34A-C) to enable the distance between the gripping means (17A,B) to be varied, enabling the device (10) to handle duvet covers of different sizes. In use the device is passed over the head frame of the bed and the corners of the duvet and cover are gripped using the clips. The duvet cover is then drawn over the duvet whilst the corners are restrained by the device3.
Patent GB-2442551-A (GB)
Title: Ack/Nack reports embedded with user data and compressed using variable length statistical encoding
Inventor: HOLE DAVID PHILIP
IPC: H03M7/40
Filed: 2007-08-23
Abstract: In the GPRS EDGE system Fast Ack/Nack Reports (FANR) are proposed wherein acknowledgment data is piggy backed with user data. In the scheme multiple RLC/MAC higher layer data blocks may be included in each lower layer radio block, typically one or two. Where two RLC/MAC blocks are included the standard acknowledgment will be two bits with a 1 indicating a successful reception of each RLC/MAC respectively. The invention has analysed the typical reception probabilities within the system and proposed variable length acknowledgement codes. Suggested coding is 0 successful receipt (<B>E</B>), 10 both blocks failed (<B>A or B</B>), 110 only block 2 failed (<B>C</B>), 111 only block 1 failed (<B>D</B>). For typical reception statistics this scheme will only require less than the standard 2 bits per radio block. Each ARQ response may apply to multiple radio blocks and the encoding is applied to each radio block individually. The acknowledgements may be sent in separately as well as in block combined with data.
Patent GB-2444422-A (GB)
Title: Low swage load fastening system
Inventor: MERCER LARRY DALE
IPC: F16B19/08
Filed: 2006-08-14
Abstract: A method of installing swage type fasteners which comprise a pin member having an elongated pin shank to be located in aligned openings in workpieces. An enlarged head at one end of the pin 12 engages one side of the workpieces. A grooved pin portion extends past an opposite side of the workpieces. A collar 14 includes a shank portion adapted to be swaged into pin lock grooves in response to a relative axial swage load applied by an installation tool which comprises an anvil 410 and collet 402 which engages with grooves in the pin to swage the collar into grooves on the pin.
Patent GB-2456390-A (GB)
Title: Bipolar disorder treatments
Inventor: MUGLIA PIERANDREA
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2008-01-15
Abstract: A method of screening a small molecule compound for use in treating bipolar disorder comprises screening a test compound against a target selected from the group consisting of the gene products encoded by the genes listed in Table 3 and/or Table 4, wherein activity against said target indicates the test compound has potential use in treating bipolar disorder. The genes were identified by identifying polymorphisms which show correlation with bipolar disorder, such as the rs9651273 polymorphism on the C1orf159 gene.
Patent GB-2457683-A (GB)
Title: A CMOS operational amplifier with chopper stabilization and a switched output
Inventor: MCDONAGH DECLAN
IPC: H03F3/393
Filed: 2008-02-21
Abstract: The input stage of a CMOS operational amplifier for use in a switched capacitor circuit is chopper stabilized by switches N13-N16 and N9-N12 so as to reduce the effect of flicker noise. Flicker noise (I/f noise) is normally reduced by using large area transistors which consume valuable IC area and which lower the amplifier bandwidth for a fixed supply current due to their parasitic capacitance. The dominant pole capacitances C1, C2 of the output stages act as low pass output filters for the chopper stabilized input stage. The switches N5,N7,N3,N8 allow the output stages to be switched into a high-impedance mode. This allows the elimination of a floating input switch (S1, figure 1) in switched capacitor circuits coupled to the amplifier output. It is difficult to drive floating switches effectively in circuits with low supply voltages.
Patent GB-2447129-A (GB)
Title: Method and microscope device for observing a continuously moving specimen
Inventor: UHL RAINER
IPC: G02B21/00
Filed: 2008-02-26
Abstract: A microscope device which comprises an objective 10, a light 14 for illuminating a specimen 12 via an illumination beam path, an arrangement for continuously moving the specimen during observation in a direction perpendicular to the optical axis of the objective, a two-dimensional detector 28 (e.g. a CCD chip), being capable of charge-shift in a row-wise manner (TDI) in the direction of the movement of the specimen on the detector, a beam deflection element 26 (e.g. a mirror) for moving the illumination beam path and the image beam path relative to the specimen in the direction of the movement of the specimen, and a control unit for selecting the velocity of the specimen (Vs), the adjustment velocity of the beam deflection element (Vp) and the charge shift velocity to compensate for the movement of the specimen. The microscope device may comprise a controller which sequentially reads intermediate images and subjects them to a relative row wise shift to combine them into a final image, such that the velocity of the beam deflection and the row wise shift act to compensate for the movement of the specimen. A method of using the microscope device is also disclosed. The device may be used for either wide field illumination or confocal illumination of a specimen. An illumination system for a microscope comprising an incoherent light source and a masking arrangement is also disclosed.
Patent GB-2448589-A (GB)
Title: High altitude structures and related methods
Inventor: TEGREENE CLARENCE T
IPC: F16L9/18
Filed: 2008-04-15
Abstract: A high altitude structure 100 comprises an elongated duct 140. A first aspect comprises a second layer 130 outside the duct forming a space 150 therebetween, a gas having a lower density than the atmosphere outside of the structure, provided by an introducer into the space, which causes the conduit to extend. In a second aspect the gas is introduced into the duct, which extends in an upright orientation. A third aspect comprises a carrier supporting the duct in an upright orientation. In a fourth aspect, the duct has a fixed base and is configured to release a second material stream, and a gas is provided to, and supports the duct in an upright orientation at least one kilometer above the base. A fifth aspect comprises the duct coupled to a base, an orbital anchor in orbit around the Earth, and a tether connecting the two to at least partially support the duct. A sixth aspect comprises at least one duct, each extending at least partially along the structure, configured to vent a material stream, and an additional layer forming at least one void, at least some of which contain a gas and provide buoyancy to the structure. A method of providing a high altitude conduit comprises generation of a signal to start an introducer which provides a gas into an interior space of an elongate inflatable in response to the signal, the inflatable extending in a substantially upright orientation in response to the introduction of gas, before forming a conduit.
Patent GB-2459312-A (GB)
Title: Non-Heterodyne Frequency Converter which uses a Direct Digital Synthesiser
Inventor: SAUL PETER HENRY
IPC: H03C3/00
Filed: 2008-04-19
Abstract: A frequency converter circuit which uses a direct digital synthesizer (DDS) as the converting element. The frequency converter may take frequency stability only from the input signal. If this is the case it may mean that a local oscillator is not needed. The use of a direct digital synthesizer may remove the need to use a mixer. Uses of the frequency converter circuit may include radio or other communication receivers and transmitters.
Patent GB-2460236-A (GB)
Title: A sign and support provided with a tamper indicating circuit
Inventor: CORDELL MICHAEL
IPC: B60R13/10
Filed: 2008-05-20
Abstract: A combination of a sign 11 and a support 10 therefore for attachment to an object, one or both of the sign and support comprising signal generation means 14 , such as a RFID tag, and an antenna for receiving and/or broadcasting information, say information about the object, to a location remote from the sign or object, said signal generation means having a first state and a second state, a circuit in operable communication with the signal generation means such that, in use, when the sign or support is attached to the object, the circuit is such that said signal generation means operates or is able to operate in the first state, whereupon removal or partial removal of the sign or support from the object the circuit is such that said signal generation means operates or is able to operate in the second state. The sign may comprise a vehicle license plate mounted on a vehicle bumper, attempted removal of the plate causing wires 13, or attachment 15, to break and cause the circuit to operate in the second state.
Patent GB-2447169-A (GB)
Title: Methods of attenuating an optical signal propagating along a waveguide
Inventor: NIPPA DAVID W
IPC: G02F1/065
Filed: 2005-03-31
Abstract: According to one method, a variable optical attenuator structure is provided comprising a waveguide core, a cladding, an electrooptic polymer, and a set of control electrodes. The core, the cladding, and the electrooptic polymer are configured such that an increase in the index of refraction of the polymer, dominated by an electrooptic response resulting from the Kerr Effect, causes a substantial portion of an optical signal propagating along the waveguide core to couple into a relatively high index region of the electrooptic polymer above the 10 waveguide core, so as to inhibit return of the coupled signal to the waveguide core. In a second invention the core and electrooptic polymer share a common interface along a portion of a core layer.
Patent GB-2452165-A (GB)
Title: Stock monitoring
Inventor: HENRY DEAN
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: A stock monitoring system comprises: a housing (100 fig 1), one or more doors (104 fig 1) disposed in or on the housing, a sensor for providing a door closed signal; one or more containers 110 for stock items having an associated weight sensor and control circuitry in communication with the weight sensor(s); the system is employed in the following method (a) receiving a door closed signal; (b) receiving one or more weight signals; (c) determining, for the or each container, the number of stock items removed from the container(s) by the user, from the weight signal(s) occurring during a predetermined sensing period, the predetermined sensing period being dependent upon the door closed signal. The stock monitoring system may further include a user ID sensor responsive to a key or card and/or one or more electrically controlled locks associated with the door(s), the control circuitry being coupled for communication with the locks, and/or a display unit, the display unit to indicate e.g. system readiness and user ID validity. The doors may comprise exterior doors, or comprise lids of one or compartments within a drawer.
Patent GB-2463279-A (GB)
Title: Wireless computer access system
Inventor: TOMLINSON MARTIN
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-09-06
Abstract: The wireless communication system which enables a user to speak commands to a remote computer located at an internet access point typically up to 1.km from the user. The system may resemble from the user's viewpoint a conventional, portable radio used with broadcasting, but with an additional microphone input which may be used to select and to control information transmitted from the remote computer as if it were a local radio broadcasting station. Speech recognition is carried out at the remote computer avoiding the complexity and associated power consumption involved. The invention features time expansion of speech and audio information waveforms with transmitter enabling and disabling which has the benefit of increased range for the wireless links between remote computer and user. The invention may be used at any wireless frequency but will find most applications in the unlicenced Instrument Scientific Model (ISM) and Short Range Devices (SRD) frequency bands suitable for short range, low power wireless links, particularly appropriate for use within buildings.
Patent GB-2451007-A (GB)
Title: Subterranean treatment fluids comprising substantially hydrated cement particulates
Inventor: RODDY CRAIG W
IPC: C09K8/46
Filed: 2007-03-21
Abstract: Fracturing fluids comprising a base fluid and substantially hydrated cement particulates. Methods of fracturing a subterranean formation comprising fracturing the subterranean formation so as to create or enhance one or more fractures in the subterranean formation; introducing a fracturing fluid comprising a base fluid and substantially hydrated cement particulates into the one or more fractures; and depositing at least a portion of the substantially hydrated cement particulates in the one or more fractures in the subterranean formation. Methods of gravel packing comprising providing a gravel packing fluid comprising a base fluid and substantially hydrated cement particulates, introducing the gravel packing fluid into a subterranean formation, and depositing at least a portion of the substantially hydrated cement particulates in the subterranean formation so as to form a gravel pack. Gravel packing fluids that comprise a base fluid, and gravel comprising substantially hydrated cement particulates.