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Patent GB-2392515-A (GB)
Title: Stack usage in computer operating systems
Inventor: LAKE DAVID
IPC: G06F9/40
Filed: 2002-08-28
Abstract: Methods, devices, configuration tools and operating systems are disclosed for reducing memory and processor usage in a computer operating system utilising a processor, a memory and a single stack, the operating system comprises tasks divided into predetermined priority categories, including preemptive tasks and at least one task that voluntarily yields control of the processor to tasks of lower priority than itself in predetermined circumstances, Each task has associated with it a stack pointer, and the at least one task, when started, has its stack pointer set to a precalculated worst-case value guaranteed to leave sufficient space 11,13, in the stack beneath the stack pointer for any preemptive tasks of lower priority. The at least one task has allocated to it an area of memory, 12, 14, into which its stack contents can be saved, the size of the area being determined by a declared precalculated worst-case stack usage of the at least one task at any point at which the at least one task may yield control of the processor. Embodiments of the present invention enable a plurality of tasks to run on a single stack, thus saving memory and processor usage.
Patent GB-2395769-A (GB)
Title: Cavitation prevention by fluid supply to motor outlet
Inventor: GEN JI MASAAKI
IPC: B60K17/10
Filed: 2002-11-27
Abstract: A cavitation prevention system of a hydraulically driven vehicle provided with first drive pump 12, second drive and implement valve 28 supply pump 12S, combining valve 26 for combining G pressure fluids from these pumps, a movement reversing valve 21, a vehicle speed detecting pump 17 and motor 18 set and a controller 30. When the operator switches 34 the transmission between forward and rearward drive, the controller reverses switching valve 22 and thus the reversing valve to reverse fluid supply to the motor. If the vehicle is moving its inertia causes the motor 13 to continue rotating in its original direction tending to reduce pressure in forward circuit 41F, causing cavitation. If the vehicle speed is greater or equal to a set value the controller closes B combining valve 26 sending second pump fluid via unload valve 55 to pressurise the return 43 and reduce cavitation.
Patent GB-2386544-A (GB)
Title: Suction cleaner with steam delivery means
Inventor: CAPITANI EMILIO
IPC: A47L11/34
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A suction cleaner comprises a steam production unit 14, suction means for dust and/or liquids, a motor 17 connected to said suction means and a water filtering unit 16. The water filtering unit, suction means and steam production unit are contained within a base unit 11. Said base unit rests on rollers 12 and is provided with steam nozzles and an intake on a bottom side. A handle 13 extends upwards from said base unit, and the motor is attached to said handle. The handle and motor are separable from the base unit, and may be attached to a suction accessory and filter to form a simple dry suction cleaner. Control means 19 for selecting the operating mode are located on the top of the handle, which is provided with a grip 18.
Patent GB-2388114-A (GB)
Title: Methods of diagnosis or prognosis of a BRCA associated disorder
Inventor: MCARTHUR GRANT A
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2003-04-10
Abstract: Methods of treating a BRCA associated disorder, particularly a BRCA1 associated cancer. The invention also provides a method of diagnosis or prognosis of the disorder, preferably a BRCA-1 associated cancer and methods of determining suitable treatment regimes for the disorder or cancer. The invention also provides a transgenic animal useful as a model for testing potential therapeutics for the disorder or cancer. In a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a method of treating a BRCA associated disorder, said method comprising modulating interaction between a BRCA gene or gene product and a p27 gene or gene product.
Patent GB-2394039-A (GB)
Title: Heat recovery from flue gas of a boiler
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALASTAIR
IPC: F28F27/02
Filed: 2003-04-14
Abstract: A heating system for a building comprises a boiler 100, radiators 96, 110 and a secondary heat exchanger 104. Return water from the radiators 96 is circulated through a first core 102 to cool flue gas from the boiler 100, returned to the boiler 100 or part of it directed to a further radiator 110 and to a further heat exchanger 114 to heat ambient air for the boiler 100 and then back to a second core 116 at a temperature well below the dew point of the water vapour in the flue gas. Second core 116 is submerged in a reservoir 120 for water 122 at a temperature well below the dew point of the water vapour in the flue gas, the water 122 level being governed by a weir 124. Water is drawn out via pump 124 to a manifold 126 having orifices and mixed with the flue gases for subsequent cooling whilst passing down a tortuous path through a plurality of horizontal spaced apart baffles 128. The cooled gas leaves through flue 130. Water 122 collects in reservoir 120. The water may become acidic since sulphur dioxide in the flue gas may be removed. The acidity of the water 122 may be removed by a neutralising cartridge 132 which may be rechargeable. The pipework 134, pump 124, manifold 126, baffles 128, core 116 and the interior of the secondary heat exchanger may be coated with a material not affected by sulphurous acid.
Patent GB-2401266-A (GB)
Title: Optically fed radio station with an electro-absorption modulator with two sets of electrodes
Inventor: SMYTH PETER PAUL
IPC: H04B10/2575
Filed: 2003-04-30
Abstract: An optically fed point-of-presence apparatus is provided for a wireless network. The point of presence includes an electro-absorption modulator system which is in an optical path along which signals are conveyed respectively from/to a central access site. The point of presence includes a transmit antenna which is part of a transmission path which conveys signals from a first electrode arrangement of the electro-absorption modulator system to the transmit antenna for transmission to wireless terminals in the network. The point of presence also includes a receive antenna which is pan of a reception path which conveys signals received from the wireless terminals at the second antenna to a second electrode arrangement of the electro-absorption modulator system. The electro-absorption modulator system may be a split contact semiconductor modulator or may be formed of two devices, possibly integrated, at least one of which is an electro absorption modulator.
Patent GB-2401787-A (GB)
Title: A hairdressing brush
Inventor: DICKENS RACHEL
IPC: A45D24/34
Filed: 2003-05-19
Abstract: A hairdressing tool e.g a brush comprises handle 1, a spine 3 extending from which are three teeth 41 (figures 2 and 3), 42 and 43 arranged in a triangular formation with one tooth 41 at the apex of the triangle and teeth 42 and 43 at the base of the triangle. The tool is moved from the front to the back of the scalp in a zig-zag motion, the hair passing on both sides of the leading tooth and then between the trailing tooth to separate the hairs and facilitate a parting. Further teeth may be included along the sides of the triangular formation, whereby the pitch of the teeth determines the periodicity of the zig-zag. The teeth may also have an enlarged dome shaped portion remote from the spine; further the handle, spine and teeth may be made from different materials with the parts being integrally formed. A slider means may also be included to infinitely alter the spacing between the teeth along the base of the triangular formation between defined opposed limits, so as to alter the amplitude of the zig-zag.
Patent GB-2389904-A (GB)
Title: Arrayed polynucleotides and their use in genome analysis
Inventor: BARNES COLIN
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2002-01-30
Abstract: A method for determining a single nucleotide polymorphism present in a genome, comprises the steps of: (i) immobilising fragments of said genome onto the surface of a solid support to form an array of polynucleotide molecules capable of interrogation, wherein the array allows the molecules to be individually resolved by optical microscopy, and wherein each molecule is immobilised by covalent bonding to the surface, other than at part of each molecule that can be interrogated; (ii) identifying nucleotides at selected positions in the genome: and (iii) comparing the results of step (ii) with a known consensus sequence, and identifying any differences between the consensus sequence and said genome.
Patent GB-2389532-A (GB)
Title: The method of treating cancer
Inventor: KHAMAR BAKULESH MAFATLAL
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2002-12-10
Abstract: Present invention relates to the method of treating cancer. According to present invention, a pharmaceutical composition made from "Mycobacterium w' (Mw) is found to be useful in the management of cancer. We have now found that the same therapeutic agent is useful in management of cancer. The use of Mycobacterium w containing formulations is associated with decrease in burden of cancer tissue, decreasing symptoms associated with cancer and improving quality of life. It also improves tolerance to other therapies.
Patent GB-2390668-A (GB)
Title: Heat recovery from flue gas of a boiler
Inventor: ROBERTSON ALASTAIR
IPC: F28F27/02
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A heating system for a building comprises a boiler 100, radiators 96, 110 and a secondary heat exchanger 104. Return water from the radiators 96 is circulated through a first core 102 to cool flue gas from the boiler 100, returned to the boiler 100 or part of it directed to a further radiator 110 and to a further heat exchanger 114 to heat ambient air for the boiler 100 and then back to a second core 116 at a temperature well below the dew point of the water vapour in the flue gas. Second core 116 is submerged in a reservoir 120 for water 122 at a temperature well below the dew point of the water vapour in the flue gas, the water 122 level being governed by a weir 124. Water is drawn out via pump 124 to a manifold 126 having orifices and mixed with the flue gases for subsequent cooling whilst passing down a tortuous path through a plurality of horizontal spaced apart baffles 128. The cooled gas leaves through flue 130. Water 122 collects in reservoir 120. The water may become acidic since sulphur dioxide in the flue gas may be removed. The acidity of the water 122 may be removed by a neutralising cartridge 132 which may be rechargeable. The pipework 134, pump 124, manifold 126, baffles 128, core 116 and the interior of the secondary heat exchanger may be coated with a material not affected by sulphurous acid.
Patent GB-2394931-A (GB)
Title: Work conveying device
Inventor: KOMATSU TETSUHARU
IPC: B65G47/61
Filed: 2002-07-24
Abstract: A work conveying device comprises a plurality of operating blocks (A, B) connected by rail members (18), branch transfer mechanisms (100) disposed at the intersections of the rail members (18), a trolley (300) of non-self-propelled type movable on the rail members (18) by the driving power of a wire (20), and a table (450) positioned in the vicinity of the operating blocks (A, B) and moving up and down with work placed thereon between the trolley (300) and the operating blocks (A, B). Transfer of work is effected by moving the table (450) up and down and adjusting the level of the table (450) to the level of the trolley (300) or to the level of the operating blocks (A, B). Further, the trolley (300) is provided with a wire gripping mechanism (350) for gripping the wire (20), and work placing plates (326a, 326b) for placing work thereon.
Patent GB-2411876-A (GB)
Title: Venting arrangement for thermal aircraft
Inventor: KAVANAGH PHILIP ROBERT
IPC: B64B1/64
Filed: 2004-03-09
Abstract: In an aircraft such as a hot air balloon 1, venting of air from the air-containing envelope 2, via an aperture 3, is controlled by a parachute panel 5, adapted to close the aperture (fig. 1) under pressure of air inside the envelope. First control means, which may comprise a chord 10,13 lines 6 and pulleys 7, 9a, is operable to move the periphery of the panel 5 away from the aperture to permit controlled venting in flight. Second control means, which may comprise a line 14 and pulley 16, is operable to draw the panel inwardly and downwardly away from the aperture (fig. 2) for rapid deflation of the envelope. Limiting chords 20, are provided, each being connected at one end to the panel 5 and at the other end either to an attachment point on the inside of the envelope or to an attachment, such as a ring or pulley 22, slidable along a load tape 19 of a spider comprising a plurality of such tapes connected to a crown ring 18. Stops or centring chords may be provided to limit movement of the sliding attachment 22 away form the crown ring 18.
Patent GB-2412947-A (GB)
Title: Variable stator vane connection
Inventor: WILSHAW JOHNATHAN HARVEY
IPC: F04D29/56
Filed: 2004-04-07
Abstract: A variable stator vane assembly 10 has two inclined engagement faces 30 provided on the top of the stator vane upper stem 14. A pair of projections 36 with inclined surfaces 38 are provided on the underside of a lever arm 16. The surfaces 38 are only engageable with the faces 30 in one axial alignment, otherwise the lever arm 16 will be raised relative to the stator vane 12 to clearly indicate incorrect mounting thereon.
Patent GB-2407237-A (GB)
Title: Network node termination circuit
Inventor: ELSAYED HASSAN
IPC: H04L12/26
Filed: 2004-06-01
Abstract: An electronic circuit (10) for terminating a plurality of conductors (12a, 12b) at a node of a network, comprising means (22) to detect current flowing through one of the conductors and means (32) to switch between a continuing circuit, whereby continuity of the network is maintained, on detecting (24) current above a first predetermined threshold, and a terminating circuit, whereby the network is terminated with an appropriate terminating circuit, upon detection of current at, or below, a second predetermined threshold. The circuit can reduce errors occurring at other nodes in the network due to the voltage drop which would otherwise be present in a faulty node.
Patent GB-2401433-A (GB)
Title: Methods of parallel gene cloning and analysis
Inventor: CHEN TAO
IPC: G01N33/53
Filed: 2002-12-17
Abstract: This invention provides the systematic and oriented codon-based high-throughput methods for the identification of both known and unknown sequences. The identification are focused on the sequences of ORF of the gene and the corresponding transcriptional and translational products (RNA and peptide sequences) such as 5'-end from the start codon, 3'-end from the stop codon and two consecutive codon sequence which is recognized by a restriction enzyme between 5'-end and 3'-end of a sequence. The present invention provides the relevant genetic algorithms for the sequence identification and library construction, such as 61.sup.(n-1)/(0.sup.(n-1), 61.sup.n/20.sup.n, 61.sup.(n-2)/20.sup.(n-2). It also provides the genetic algorithms of 64.sup.(n-1) and 64.sup.n to define 5'-UTR, 3'-UTR in order to deduce oligonucleotide sequences which span start codon and stop codon respectively. The present invention classified oligonucleotides in accordance with the G+C content to provide uniformed hybridization conditions. Applications include PCR, cloning, dot-blot hybridization, library construction, sequence determination, signature sequence and signature signal identification, ELISA, DNA and protein microarrays.
Patent GB-2410422-A (GB)
Title: Wet vacuum cleaner with heating and drying means
Inventor: LEE YONG WOO
IPC: A47L11/30
Filed: 2004-09-09
Abstract: A cleaner comprises a cleaning fluid container 4 installed at a cleaner body 1, for providing a space in which a cleaning fluid 3 is stored; a cleaning fluid dispensing unit 20 for dispensing a cleaning fluid in the cleaning fluid container to a cleaning region; a brush 12 rotatably installed at a bottom of the cleaner body; a recovery unit 30 for recovering a soiled fluid 6 including filth from the cleaning region; a recovery fluid container 7 installed at the cleaner body, for storing the recovered soiled fluid; and a drying unit 40 for heating air and dispensing the heated air to the cleaning region. The drying unit may comprise a guide passage 42 connected to a fan. Motor 32 of the recovery unit, a discharge port 46 connected to the guide passage, and a heater 44 disposed between the guide passage and the discharge port. A protective mesh may be used to cover the discharge port.
Patent GB-2402345-A (GB)
Title: Needle with lateral aperture
Inventor: CROCKER PETER JOHN
IPC: A61M5/32
Filed: 2003-04-16
Abstract: An improved needle for use with injectors such hypodermic needles have an aperture in its side so that, after the needle penetrates the tissue the injected fluid is injected via the aperture.
Patent GB-2408145-A (GB)
Title: Method and system for hermetically sealing packages for optics
Inventor: YANG XIAO
IPC: H01L21/50
Filed: 2004-10-22
Abstract: A method and corresponding system for hermetically sealing devices. The method comprises providing a substrate 310 which includes a plurality of individual chips 315. Each of the chips 315 includes a plurality of devices and the chips 315 are arranged in a spatial manner as a first array (see Fig. 5B). The method also provides a transparent member 320 of a predetermined thickness which includes a plurality of recessed regions 339 arranged in a spatial manner as a second array, and a stand-off region 325. The method also includes aligning the transparent member 320 in a manner to couple each of the recessed regions 339 to a respective one of the chips 315. The method further includes hermetically sealing each of the chips 315 within one of the respective recessed regions 339 by using at least a bonding process to isolate each of the chips 315 within one of the recessed regions 339.
Patent GB-2405527-A (GB)
Title: Light receiving module for radiation detecting apparatus
Inventor: ISHIZU TOMOHIRO
IPC: H01J43/28
Filed: 2000-04-27
Abstract: To prevent displacement of a photomultiplier 10 of a light-receiving module 1, the module comprises the photomultiplier 10 having a faceplate 11 and a stem 12, a bleeder circuit board 20 provided so as to sandwich the stem together with the faceplate and electrically connected to the photomultiplier, a module case 30 provided so as to accommodate the photomultiplier and the circuit board, said module case having an opening 31 for exposing the faceplate of the photomultiplier, a step (34, fig 3B) provided on an inner surface of the module case 30, and a stopper 40 seated on the step, defining the position of the photomultiplier in the module case, wherein space within the module case where the bleeder circuit board is installed is filled with a potting compound 35 such as a silicon resin. The stopper 40 may be a separate member of polyimide or polyamide-imide resin, or may be provided by an enlarged step. The module 1 may be used in combination with a scintillator (52, fig 6).
Patent GB-2409479-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems to activate downhole tools with light
Inventor: SMITH DAVID R
IPC: E21B47/12
Filed: 2003-08-29
Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and methods to actuate downhole tools by transmitting an optical signal through an optical fiber (10) to the downhole tool (15). The optical signal can comprise a specific optical signal frequency, signal, wavelength or intensity. The downhole tool can comprise packers, perforating guns, flow control valves, such as sleeve valves and ball valves, samplers, sensors, pumps, screens (such as to expand), chemical cutters, plugs, detonators, or nipples.
Patent GB-2424308-A (GB)
Title: Dual hard disc drive
Inventor: VAGOVIC JOZEF
IPC: G11B33/02
Filed: 2005-03-14
Abstract: Dual Hard Disc Drive (DHDD) consists of two mechanisms encased in case 9. Power connectors 7 bring electric current to the DHHD and to all its components. The interface 5 is the communication channel over which all the data flows to the hard disk. Logic board (8) in each unit processes data and information sent to DHDD via the interface 5. The logic board (8) also controls read/write mechanisms and the spindle motors 4 that spin the platters 1. The actuators 13 are used to move the arms 3. Each arm 3 is holding at least one read/write head 2. DHDD contains of a low voltage electric spindle motor in each unit 4 (FIG. 4) which spin its own platters 1. Primary and extended features of DHDD are set through its jumper pins 6 (FIG. 2). The primary and extended features of DHDD are: (Master, Slave, Cable Select, Raid, Mirror, Page File, TsHDD (Two separate Hard Disc Drives). The DHDD may include heat sink or one or more cooling fans 10 to cool the DHDD. The fan or fans 10 revolutions could be controlled by logic board 8 for power saving efficiency. It also includes rubber seal 11 which eliminates vibrations caused by moving parts.
Patent GB-2414046-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine
Inventor: ORLANDO ROBERT JOSEPH
IPC: F02C3/04
Filed: 2005-05-11
Abstract: A rotor assembly 20 for a gas turbine engine (10 in fig. 1) comprises a turbine rotor 20 coupled in axial flow communication downstream from a compressor. A bypass system 110 coupled in flow communication to the compressor channels a portion of flow discharged from the compressor around the turbine rotor. This assembly allows power requirements to be met while reducing the thrust of the engine when idling.
Patent GB-2415934-A (GB)
Title: Making vehicle parts
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B60J5/04
Filed: 2005-06-27
Abstract: A method of making a vehicle part (10), and a vehicle part (10) made by the method are disclosed. The method includes spraying material proximate a surface of a tool (26) to form a skin layer (16), and spraying material onto the skin layer (16) to form a resilient layer (14). The method further includes removing the skin layer (16) and the resilient layer (14) from the tool (26) and positioning the layers in a mold (42). Next, the method involves applying material onto the resilient layer (14) to form a rigid substrate (12) on the resilient layer (14). A coating of aliphatic polyurethane is applied on the tool before forming the skin layer 16, which comprises aromatic polyurethane. Resilient layer 16 comprises expanded polyurethane elastomer. Resilient layer 16 includes a first portion 22 and a second portion 24, which is of greater thickness and which absorbs impact energy.
Patent GB-2428363-A (GB)
Title: An absorbent pet feeding mat
Inventor: PRETTEJOHN VIVIAN
IPC: A01K5/00
Filed: 2005-07-20
Abstract: An absorbent mat constructed from 2-ply, 3-ply, or 4-ply paper tissue for placing beneath the feeding and drinking bowls of domestic animals. The mat will catch and absorb any spillage. The mat be replaced when soiled and disposed of.
Patent GB-2416866-A (GB)
Title: A fluid flow control apparatus including an electrical monito r
Inventor: FABRICIUS LARS CHRISTIAN
IPC: G05D23/19
Filed: 2004-06-23
Abstract: A fluid-flow control apparatus including an electrical monitor device which, in operation, monitors a fluid-flow metering element or elements which, in operation, provides or provide an electrical signal.
Patent GB-2417972-A (GB)
Title: Subsea umbilical
Inventor: FIGENSCHOU ARILD
IPC: E21B17/20
Filed: 2004-06-11
Abstract: A marine, flexible, integrated umbilical (for control, injection or production) is disclosed. The umbilical (10) comprises a number of fluid flow pipes (7; 7'; 7'') and optionally electric conductors (8; 8'), a filler material between the fluid flow pipes and the possible electric conductors. The filler material comprises several inner and outer channel elements (2, 3, 4; 6, 9; 6', 9') being twisted about the longitudinal axis of the umbilical and assembled such that they form channels (11; 11'; 11'') for receiving the fluid flow pipes and the possible electric conductors. An outer sheath (1; 1'; 1'') of suitable material is present outside the filler material. An armouring and weight applying band is wrapped around the filler material and is laid between the filler material and the outer sheath (1; 1'; 1'') in the finished umbilical (10).