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Patent GB-0017830-D0 (GB)
Title: Connection management method for devices connected by digital interface and command therefor
IPC: H04L12/28
Filed: 2000-07-21
Abstract: The invention provides a connection management method for devices connected by a digital interface, e.g. the IEEE 1394 standard, using a predetermined data format, e.g. IEC 61883. A controller 300 establishes connection between two or more devices 100, 200 and is informed by the devices of any changes in the status of the connection, e.g. a change in the transmitter/receiver device or a change in the number of devices involved in the connection. The connection is controlled in response to the reported changes. For example, if a receiver indicates that it no longer wishes to receive information from a transmitter, the appropriate connection is broken. The controller transmits connection management commands (fig. 4) to the devices comprising bit fields that represent various parameters of the connection, e.g. bandwidth. The devices respond specifying changes in the bit fields. Alternatively, a transmitter may notify a receiver of any changes or vice versa. Preferably the command structure complies with the form of a notify command of the audio-video/control command transaction set (AV/C - CTS).
Patent GB-0025847-D0 (GB)
Title: Hydraulic actuation systems
IPC: F16H61/28
Filed: 2000-10-21
Abstract: A hydraulic actuation system for an automated transmission system including, a hydraulic clutch actuator (22) for controlling engagement of a clutch (14), a gear engagement actuator (114,115) for controlling engagement of a gear, said gear engagement actuator (114,115) being in the form of a double acting ram having first and second working chambers (118,119) acting on opposite sides of a piston (116,117), a main control valve (120), the main control valve (120) selectively connecting the clutch actuator (22) and/or the gear engagement actuator (114,115) to an accumulator (275) or to a reservoir (278); a gear engagement control valve (144,146) selectively connecting the first and second working chambers (118,119) of the gear engagement actuator (114,115) to the main control valve (120) or to the reservoir (278); an electrically driven pump (223) being provided to charge the accumulator, the pressure of fluid supplied by the pump being controlled by variation of the current driving the pump (223).
Patent GB-0100760-D0 (GB)
Title: Drug delivery from stents
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2001-01-11
Abstract: It is provided a method for producing a drug coated intravascular stent comprising coating a stent body with a cross-linkable amphiphilic polymer.
Patent GB-0112734-D0 (GB)
Title: Bifurcated stent with improved side branch aperture and method of making same
IPC: A61F2/06
Filed: 2001-05-23
Abstract: A stent for insertion into a blood vessel is made from a sheet having a longitudinal axis and a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a proximal end and a distal end and a first lateral side and a second lateral side with the lateral sides of the first portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed apart from each other a first distance. The second portion has a proximal end and a distal end and a first lateral side and a second lateral side with the lateral sides of the second portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis and disposed apart from each other a second distance that is less than the first distance. The proximal end of the second portion communicates with the distal end of the first portion. The first lateral side of the first portion is connected to the second lateral side of the first portion and the first lateral side of the second portion is connected to the second lateral side of the second portion to form the stent. A portion of the distal end of the first portion and a portion of the proximal end of the second portion define a side branch aperture. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0228176-D0 (GB)
Title: Process for differential diagnosis of alzheimer's dementia and device therefor
IPC: C12P21/08
Filed: 2002-04-24
Abstract: A method for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease(AD) is disclosed. The method involves directly detecting the presence of a biochemical marker, specifically human glutamine synthetase, in bodily fluid, preferably blood or a blood product. The detection is by an immunoassay incorporating an antibody specific to human glutamine synthetase. In addition, a method for distinguishing between AD and non-AD dementia is disclosed.
Patent GB-0426038-D0 (GB)
Title: Image segmentation
IPC: G06K9/62
Filed: 2004-11-26
Abstract: A method of image segmentation using graph-theory techniques, in which pixels of an image are represented by the vertices of a graph. A minimum spanning tree is generated and edges of the tree are successively removed according to a morphological property to leave a spanning forest, trees of which correspond to segments of the image. Selection of edges for removal may depend on an energy function of a tree and on the energy function of trees created by removal of that edge.
Patent GB-0523449-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to hair irons
IPC: A45D1/06
Filed: 2005-11-18
Abstract: There are provided hair irons. In a preferred embodiment an electric hair iron (1) comprises at least one heating element and control means comprising a temperature sensor and a control circuit. The control means is arranged such that power is only supplied to the heating element or elements when the temperature sensed by the sensor is at or above a predetermined minimum temperature. Also provided are methods of straightening hair.
Patent GB-0721853-D0 (GB)
Title: Interleaving or de-interleaving a stream of data received in successive frames
Filed: 2007-11-07
Abstract: The invention concerns an efficient interleaver, preferably for use with DVB-T2. The interleaver is initially filled sequentially [0,1,2,3,4...]. The data in the nth memory locations, with an increment when the maximum memory address has been reached, is then read out and immediately replaced with data for the second frame [0,3,6,9...1,4,7,10...]. The data nth memory location in the frames write sequence is then read out and again immediately refilled with the next frame [0,9,18,27...1,10,19,28...] and then [0,27,54...1,28,55...]. Thus the sequence of memory locations has steps of n0 for the initial write and then n1, n2, n3... for subsequent read/writes. Depending on memory size the sequence of locations can loop around quicker and can return to sequential at some point. When used with variable bit rate (VBR) data the interleave will skip address positions for which input data is lacking. Therefore if   rate data was received addresses outside the shaded area in the figure would not be used.
Patent GB-0806504-D0 (GB)
Title: Fluid flow modification apparatus
Filed: 2008-04-10
Abstract: A fluid flow modification apparatus for creating turbulence in a moving fluid includes turbulence-creating elements arranged in a fractal configuration, each element having a first surface portion against which the fluid can flow and a second surface portion along which the fluid can flow, and further includes an insert for arrangement to obstruct the flow of fluid between adjacent second surface portions of at least two turbulence-creating elements. A support holds the turbulence-creating elements in the fluid to allow movement of the fluid relative to the turbulence-creating elements and the insert. The insert may be attachable to at least two turbulence-creating elements, such that the arrangement of the inserts is symmetrical about a centre point of the fluid flow field for improved mixing.
Patent GB-0808489-D0 (GB)
Title: Roof based energy conversion system
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A roof based energy conversion system 10 for building 12 with a roof 13 comprises a roof frame structure 14, a plurality of solar energy converting tile assemblies, and a wind energy conversion system. The solar energy converting tile assemblies may comprise a selection of photovoltaic tile assemblies 100 that convert solar energy into Electrical energy and thermal tile assemblies that convert solar energy to thermal energy. Both tile assemblies have substantially the same exterior appearance so as to be visually indistinguishable when laid together on the same roof structure 14. The energy conversion system 10 incorporates a wind energy conversion system 300 having one or more wind turbines supported by the roof frame structure that converts kinetic energy of moving air into Electrical energy. Optionally, hydro-electric system may be included in the energy conversion systems. An energy management system 20 may be provided that receives Electrical energy from the tiles 100, the wind energy conversion system 300, and optionally the hydro-electric system. The management system incorporates batteries and includes a connection system 30 to enable energy produced by the system 10 to be transferred to a supply grid.
Patent GB-0817393-D0 (GB)
Title: Flavour
IPC: A23L23/00
Filed: 2008-09-23
Abstract: A method of conferring flavour on an edible composition, comprising the addition to the edible composition of at least one compound selected from S-allyl cysteine and S-1-propenyl cysteine. When used in conjunction with onion flakes, the compound allows the partial replacement of the onion flakes and the achievement of a high-quality and consistent onion flavour.
Patent GB-8304848-D0 (GB)
Title: Car with differential coupling multi-driving system
IPC: B60L11/00
Filed: 1983-02-22
Abstract: A coupling multi-driving system for producing rotational energy comprises an internal combustion engine, an output shaft and a unitary rotary drive mechanism. The rotary drive mechanism includes stator excitation windings and an armature. An electronic controller controls the rotary drive mechanism 4. The rotary drive mechanism may be operated in a number of modes, including a mode which couples rotational energy produced by the engine to the output shaft, a mode which couples the output of the rotary drive mechanism operated as an electric motor to the output shaft, a mode which in which the rotational output of the rotary drive mechanism is coupled to the output shaft of the internal combustion engine to start the engine, a mode in which the output of the internal combustion engine is used to drive the rotary drive mechanism so that it acts as a generator to produce electrical power, and a mode in which the rotary drive mechanism may be used as a regenerative braking device to control the angular velocity of the output shaft as driven by the internal combustion engine.
Patent GB-8316445-D0 (GB)
Title: Polymerisable compositions
IPC: A61K6/00
Filed: 1983-06-16
Abstract: A polymerizable composition is formed from (a) a polymerizable olefinically unsaturated substance, (b) a phosphorus oxyacid and an organic amine, at least one of which bears a polymerizable olefinically unsaturated group and optionally (c) a particulate inorganic material. Such compositions are useful in dental applications.
Patent GB-8328075-D0 (GB)
Title: Dishwashing compositions
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1983-10-20
Abstract: By the inclusion of an effective level of a layered clay, e.g. a synthetic hectorite, in an enzymatic dishwashing composition, the formation of spots and films on the cleaned objects is significantly reduced.
Patent GB-8506583-D0 (GB)
Title: Artificial turf
IPC: E01C13/08
Filed: 1985-03-14
Abstract: The invention relates to an artificial grass, in particular for sports and playing areas, having a filling of free-flowing bulk material, in particular sand, provided between its pile threads such that the free ends of the pile threads project above the filling. According to the invention, the filling is fixed in relation to the pile threads by a bonding agent.
Patent GB-8528944-D0 (GB)
Title: Supply of molten cast-iron to installation
IPC: B22D11/118
Filed: 1985-11-25
Abstract: Installation comprising a reservoir crucible 11, 12 for molten cast-iron F with step-by-step extraction of a pipe T produced from the crucible comprising a cooled die. To obtain a cast-iron pipe of uniform thickness over its entire circular periphery, despite the absence of a core, the molten cast-iron F is set in slow rotation in the crucible by the tangential supply of molten cast-iron with a low rate of flow through a tangential orifice 18, by the rotation of a magnet 36 disposed in a hollow central relief 17 upstanding from the base of the crucible, by the rotation of paddle arms 44 disposed in the molten iron, or by the tangential injection of an inert gas.
Patent GB-8530780-D0 (GB)
Title: Antistatic polymeric article
IPC: C08J7/046
Filed: 1985-12-13
Abstract: An antistatic article comprises a thermoplastics polymeric substrate having at least one surface layer comprising (a) a polychlohydrin ether of an ethoxylated hydroxyamine and (b) a polyglycol diamine, the total alkali metal content of components (a) and (b) not exceeding 0.5% of the combined weight of (a) and (b).Articles such as fibres, filaments, sheets and films, particularly polyester films, are thereby rendered antistatic without detriment to the optical characteristics thereof.
Patent GB-8608995-D0 (GB)
Title: Disposal device
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 1986-04-14
Abstract: A device for enabling the safe disposal of contaminated used disposable blades, needles, and other sharps resulting from surgery or medical treatment comprises a container (1) having two compartments, a first, closed compartment (2) including a slot (16) and a re-entrant wall portion (12) and a second compartment (3) including a hinged lid (4). Means (8, 9) are provided inside the second compartment (3) securely to hold used needles (22, 23, 24) and a catch (7) is provided to hold the lid (4) of the second compartment (3) closed. The slot (16) and re-entrant wall portion (12) enable a used blade to be inserted into the slot (16) with the re-entrant wall portion accommodating a handle upon which the used blade is mounted and a disarming unit (14, 15) is located adjacent the slot (16) and re-entrant wall portion (12) to remove the blade from the handle. At least part of the wall (10) of the first compartment (2) is transparent to enable the contents of the first compartment (2) to be inspected and counted.
Patent GB-8704773-D0 (GB)
Title: Compounds
IPC: A61K9/12
Filed: 1987-02-28
Abstract: There are described a new compound, methods for its preparation and compositions containing it. Calcium 9-ethyl-6,9-dihydro-4,6-dioxo-10-propyl-4H-pyrano[3,2-g]-quinoline-2,8 -dicarboxy late is a novel compound and is useful in the treatment of reversible obstructive airways disease and/or the prevention or treatment of rhinitis.
Patent GB-8727425-D0 (GB)
Title: Powder flow control valves
IPC: B65G53/22
Filed: 1987-11-23
Abstract: The disclosure relates to a powder flow control valve comprising a nozzle (33) formed from a material such as high density polythene having an upper frusto-conical section (33a) which converges towards the lower end of the nozzle and terminates in a cylindrical section (33b). The nozzle is encircled by a plenum chamber (24) to which sources of vacuum and air pressure are selectively connectable through a pneumatic control system (14). When vacuum is connected to the plenum chamber, the resulting pressure drop across the wall of the porous nozzle causes powder flowing through the nozzle to consolidate in the nozzle and terminate the flow. When air pressure is applied to the plenum chamber, the resulting pressure rise across the boundary surface accelerates powder flow through the nozzle. The control means is arranged to establish air pressure in the plenum chamber to initiate opening of the valve and flow through the valve and, after a pre-determined time, to terminate the air pressure supply and allow powder to flow under gravity through the nozzle before flow is terminated when a pre-determined quantity of powder has been delivered by the nozzle by applying vacuum to the plenum chamber.
Patent GB-8819942-D0 (GB)
Title: Protective material
IPC: A41D31/00
Filed: 1988-08-23
Abstract: A method of making a semi-rigid protective material for use on a body, comprises the steps of providing a sheet of flexible polymer material (1) of high impact strength, such as low or high density polyethylene or polypropylene, providing one or more pieces of high density polyethylene foam, placing and or attaching said high density polyethylene foam piece (3) or pieces on or to said sheet at locations where additional body protection may be required, covering said sheet and high density polyethylene foam (3) with a layer (2) of low density foamed plastics material, such as polyethylene or EVA copolymer; laminating said material by heating at a temperature between 110 and 200 DEG C for approximately 2 minutes with a vacuum blanket pressure of 0.2 bar, and then moulding said laminate to shape at a temperature between 80 DEG C and 160 DEG C for 2 minutes with a vacuum blanket pressure of 0.4 bar.
Patent GB-8820628-D0 (GB)
Title: Proton source
IPC: H05H7/06
Filed: 1988-09-01
Abstract: A proton/neutron source incorporating a cyclotron, in particular a superconducting cyclotron comprising a cylindrical superconducting magnet incorporating superconducting magnetic coils associated with pole pieces (12 to 14). A stream of ionised particles such as H<-> particles, is continuously injected into the centre of the cyclotron beam space and is accelerated outwards in a spiral path under the combined effect of the magnetic field from the superconducting magnet, and RF energisation applied to sector-shaped electrodes (32-34). When the particles reach the required energy, they are removed from the spiral path by septa electrodes (1,2), and are passed across a proton storage ring (3) in a path of rapidly increasing radius under the influence of the falling magnetic field of the superconducting magnets. A certain distance out from the centre of the cyclotron, the magnetic field reverses, and the particles turn anticlockwise and enter a bending magnet (7) in which the route of the particles is bent back towards the cyclotron so that they eventually enter the proton storage ring (3). As they enter the ring, the particles are stripped of their electrons so that they become positively charged protons, which latter will circulate continuously round the storage ring (3) until required. Extraction from the ring may, for example, be by means of septa electrodes (75, 76).
Patent GB-8904526-D0 (GB)
Title: Rolling bearing and method for manufacturing the same
IPC: F16C33/30
Filed: 1989-02-28
Abstract: At least one of the contacting surfaces of an outer ring, an inner ring and surfaces of rolling elements of a rolling bearing are formed with a plurality of groove-shaped recess portions having a depth of 0.0005 to 0.008 mm, and with smooth surface portions having a roughness of 0.08  mu mRa partitioned by the groove-shaped recess portions. The groove-shaped recess portions do not disappear completely during rotation. In manufacturing the rolling bearing, a multi-process superfinishing operation is used in which firstly, the groove-shaped recess portions, having a depth of 0.0005 to 0.008 mm, are formed in at least the raceway surface of the outer ring of the rolling members by using a rough particle whetstone having an average particle size of 20 to 40  mu m, and subsequently, the smooth surface portions having the roughness equal to or smaller than 0.08  mu mRa and partitioned by the many groove-shaped recess portions are formed by using a minute particle whetstone for finishing work having an average particle size of 0 to 8  mu m.
Patent GB-8922170-D0 (GB)
Title: Spreads containing chlorophyll
IPC: A23D7/00
Filed: 1989-10-02
Abstract: Oil processing for spread manufacture is a complex and expensive process. During the refining process many of the trace components of the original unrefined oil are lost. The invention concerns the use of unrefinined oils to prepare edible emulsions without the necessity of refining. The products according to the invention are characterised as being edible emulsion comprising at least 1ppm chlorophyll on fat phase. Such levels of chlorophyll are found for example in spreads prepared as blends of olive oil and butter.
Patent GB-8924517-D0 (GB)
Title: Measurement system
IPC: G01F1/708
Filed: 1989-10-31
Abstract: A measurement system for measuring the time for a signal to pass between two transducers TDR1,2 to allow fluid speed or flow to be determined in a gas meter for example. Each transducer can transmit or receive signals. The system is controlled by a microcontroller 31 and a signal with a phase change acts as a marker which is transmitted from transmitter 21 via matching stage 22,23 from one transducer and is received by the other. On receipt via the matching stage and amplifier 24 it is sampled by capacitor array 25 and detected in detector 29. Amplitude information from array 25 is made available to the microcontroller to compute time of signal travel and hence flow rates.
Patent GB-9005498-D0 (GB)
Title: Composition
IPC: A61K31/135
Filed: 1990-03-12
Abstract: A composition for controlled and sustained release of a pharmaceutically acceptable drug comprising a drug-resin complex formed from an ion-exchange resin and a pharmacologically active drug, characterised in that at least 20 % by weight of the resinate particles have a particle size below 35 mu m.
Patent GB-9017845-D0 (GB)
Title: Thrust bearing made of synthetic resin
IPC: F16C17/04
Filed: 1990-08-14
Abstract: A thrust bearing assembly 20 made of synthetic resin and for use with an automobile thrust-strut type suspension comprises a lower casing 21, an upper casing 22, and a bearing piece which may be integral with one of the casings or may be separate 62. The bearing piece is disposed within the upper and lower casings upon snap-fitting a hook portion of an annular suspended portion of the upper casing with an engaging portion of an annular protruded portion of the lower casing. Two annular inner labyrinth portions and two annular outer labyrinth portions are respectively formed at inner and outer peripheral portions of the thrust bearing. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9024056-D0 (GB)
Title: Improved heat transfer surface
IPC: C23C4/18
Filed: 1990-11-06
Abstract: A heat transfer element for boiling a liquid, particularly a refrigerant, comprises a substrate (2) having a surface coating (8) formed by spraying a mixture of metal particles e.g. as a plasma, and porous carbon particles such that the carbon particles become embedded in a matrix of metal particles attached to the substrate. Preferably the carbon is active carbon and the metal is aluminium. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9126270-D0 (GB)
Title: Lead crystal glassware
IPC: C03C23/00
Filed: 1991-12-11
Abstract: A method of treating a surface layer of a lead crystal glassware comprises etching the internal surface of the glassware, at elevated temperature, to remove at least lead cations from the surface, to a predetermined depth; treating the etched surface by applying a coating of a paste, slip, slurry or solution containing non-toxic cations to fill the interstices of the lattice structure vacated by the lead etc. cations; and effecting thermal excitation of the coated surface to effect the cation exchange and to "cure" the surface. The invention also includes lead crystal glassware treated or manufactured by this method.
Patent GB-9319970-D0 (GB)
Title: Carton folding mechanism for wraparound cartons
IPC: B65B21/24
Filed: 1993-09-24
Abstract: A device for use in a machine for packaging bottles in a wraparound carton which comprises folders (12) having pivotal fingers (13,14) for engaging and folding a pair of bottle heel retention flaps (f1, f2) and to fold such flaps inwardly of the carton. The pivotal folder is adapted to execute a folding movement thereby progressively to enter an aperture in the blank to fold the flaps and to retrace therefrom during feed movement of the blank. The pivotal folder includes a follower (30) to execute the folding movement and the retracting movement. The pivotal fingers pivot upon radial movement of the folder. <IMAGE>