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Patent GB-2395559-A (GB)
Title: Interpolating seismic data
Inventor: SONG ZHONG-MIN
IPC: G01V1/28
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A method of processing seismic data comprises the step of: obtaining an estimated data trace for a target location by interpolation from a first set of spatially irregularly sampled seismic data traces. The interpolation step comprises applying a weighting function dependent on the target location. The weighting function may be proportional to a sinc function, where sinc (x,f) = sin (xf)/xf, with a sinc frequency that varies locally dependent on the target location.
Patent GB-2385865-A (GB)
Title: Adjusting air-flow in a textile fibre processing machine
Inventor: VITZ MICHAEL
IPC: D01G15/80
Filed: 2003-02-27
Abstract: In a fibre processing machine such as a cleaning, opening or carding machine having a roller 5 with an air-flow channel 16a,b directed tangentially of the roller, a plurality of adjustable elements are arranged in the channel to adjust the air-flow. The elements may be adjusted both in common and individually and may be controlled in a feedback manner responsive to a pressure sensor.
Patent GB-2400603-A (GB)
Title: Desalination apparatus and method
Inventor: FILEWOOD ALAN ROY
IPC: C02F1/14
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The apparatus includes an evaporation chamber 10 having an air inlet 12 and an air outlet 14. A trough 16 is defined within the evaporation chamber 10 below the air inlet 12 and air outlet 14 for containing a body 18 of brackish water or seawater to be desalinated. A sheet 26 of air permeable flexible material has one portion 261 secured in a fixed position above the trough 16 while another portion 262 is unfixed portion and has relaxed position in which it hangs in the trough 16. Means 28 are provided for intermittently providing a current of air through the evaporation chamber 10 from air inlet 12 to air outlet 14, such as a fan or the chamber may be positioned relative to the prevailing wind direction. The direction and rate of the air flow is such that the air impinges on the sheet 26 and lifts the unfixed portion 262 of the sheet out of the trough 16. The water evaporated from the sheet is condensed in condensation chamber 32 which includes inverted hollow cone cooling elements 60. The sheet 26 may be hydrophilic and formed in the shape of a tapered tube. The brackish water may be preheated by solar radiation in heating device 36. Also claimed in a method of desalinating water.
Patent GB-2401768-A (GB)
Title: Bird table
Inventor: MARRIAGE SAMPSON JAMES
IPC: A01K39/014
Filed: 2003-05-23
Abstract: The bird table for feeding wild birds comprises a stand 1 and a housing 2 supported on top of the stand having a removable tray 5 on which bird food can be placed.
Patent GB-2391441-A (GB)
Title: Compressing vectors using a scaling factor and octant data
Inventor: BUTLER MARK
IPC: G06T15/20
Filed: 2003-07-16
Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for compressing and decompressing data representing a 3D unit vector. X, Y, and Z components are derived from the vector data and a determination made as to the octant in which that vector falls from a number of possible octant pairs. The vector is then scaled with a scaling factor and compressed data values are derived from the octant pair data and scaled vector data.
Patent GB-2406074-A (GB)
Title: Ring clip
Inventor: TURNER VIRGIL MARTIN
IPC: B42F13/26
Filed: 2003-09-19
Abstract: The ring clip is split into two halves, hinged or pivoted together at one end. (ref 2). The other ends comprise a locking mechanism which secures the ring closed (ref 1,3 and 4). The locking mechanism comprises a lobe (ref 1) on one free end and a hollow space (ref 3) in the other free end. The lobe has a chamfered edge to guide it into the hollow space (ref 3). The lobe protrudes through the hole (ref 4) to lock the ring closed. The locking mechanism may be prised open so that the ring can be threaded through drilled or punched holes in sheets of paper and/or through an eyelet.
Patent GB-2397250-A (GB)
Title: Gaming System incorporating Player-specific Information
Inventor: MARCHINI BARRY
IPC: G07F17/32
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: A gaming apparatus for use with a master display 110 and a plurality of slave displays 115 including a master device 102 and one or more slave devices 112, the master device 102 being usually associated with the main display 110 and each slave device 112 being usually associated with its own respective display 115 and further including a data transfer component 118 configured to read data on an external data store 120 in the form of a smart or magnetic card associated with the or each slave device 115, wherein the card 120 stores data relating to the player, who is possession of the card, including one or more of a player name/identifier data and game type/character preferences.
Patent GB-2396735-A (GB)
Title: Dual panel type organic electroluminescent display device and manufacturing method for the same
Inventor: PARK JAE-YONG
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2003-12-23
Abstract: An organic electroluminescent display (ELD) device having a first substrate (110) having an array element layer (140) and a second substrate (150) having an organic electroluminescent diode (E) includes a gate line (212) formed on the first substrate (110) in a first direction, a data line (236) formed on the first substrate (110) in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, a power supply line (213) spaced apart from the data line (236) and formed on the first substrate (110) in the second direction. The power supply line (213) being formed with same material as the gate line (212) in a same process as the gate line (212), the power supply line (213) having an additional power supply link line. (239) near a crossing portion of the gate line (212) and the power supply line (213). A switching thin film transistor (Ts) formed near a crossing portion of the gate and data lines (212, 236), the switching thin film transistor (Ts) having a semiconductor layer (222) formed of amorphous silicon. A driving thin film transistor (TD) formed near a crossing portion of the switching thin film transistor (Ts) and the power supply line (236), the driving thin film transistor (TD) having a semiconductor layer (224) formed of same material as the semiconductor layer (222) of the switching thin film transistor (Ts). A connecting electrode (276) connected to the driving thin film transistor (TD), and an electrical connecting pattern (274) formed between the first substrate (110) and the second substrate (150) for electrically connecting the connecting electrode (276) to the organic electroluminescent diode (E). The TFT and OLED are formed on opposite substrates to form a top emission OLED.
Patent GB-2393661-A (GB)
Title: Lancet
Inventor: RUTYNOWSKI WLODZIMIERZ
IPC: A61B5/15
Filed: 2002-08-09
Abstract: A lancet comprises a handle (1) made of plastic material with a needle (2), where the tip (3) of the needle (2) is covered by a sheath (4) moulded together with the handle (1). The handle (1) includes at least one hole expositing the needle (2). The part of the needle (2) positioned in at least one hole (5) of the handle (1) is crooked.
Patent GB-2397732-A (GB)
Title: Method for assigning inbound transmissions with minimal signalling overhead
Inventor: CONRAD ALAN P
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2003-05-07
Abstract: This invention relates to the field of telecommunications. More particularly, this invention is a method and system for assigning inbound transmission with minimal signaling overhead. With reference to fig. 3, outbound channel (300) conveys information from the infrastructure to the subscriber units; the inbound channel (302) conveys information from the subscriber units to the infrastructure. Each channel (300, 302) comprises a stream of slots, wherein each slot (304) is a fixed duration. Each slot (304) comprises a header (306) and a slot signaling channel or a packet channel.
Patent GB-2411850-A (GB)
Title: Automatic stirrer for use with a cooker
Inventor: CHATTERJEE MAYA
IPC: A47J36/16
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: The automatic stirrer assembly comprises a stirring mechanism and a pan clamping mechanism. The stirring mechanism includes an electric motor 9 which turns a detachable stirrer 5 via a gear mechanism 7. The electric motor is connected to a power supply via metal pins 11 which attach to a socket on a front panel of a cooker (not shown). The stirrer is supported by a folding bracket (not shown) adjacent the socket. The pan clamping mechanism comprises clamping tongs 42 which are removeably attached in slots in the front panel of the cooker and a spring biasing mechanism 15 16 19 20 which is integrally housed in the cooker. The arrangement enables food to be stirred automatically whilst the pan is held firmly in position.
Patent GB-2408882-A (GB)
Title: Highlighting an event of interest to an operator
Inventor: HENSON MICHAEL ANTHONY
IPC: H04N7/18
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: The outputs from a plurality of cameras are displayable to an operator. Data received from the cameras is analysed to identify events of interest. An event of interest is identified in images captured by a first camera, and the captured output from the first camera is displayed prominently to an operator so as to facilitate the observation of the event by the operator.
Patent GB-2418498-A (GB)
Title: Protecting software code by creating a unique fingerprint
Inventor: KHAN FARHAN
IPC: G06F21/64
Filed: 2004-09-23
Abstract: A fingerprint of software code is created by embedding a matrix of alphanumeric identifiers 4 within lines of the software code 5, 6. The positions of the identifiers form a unique fingerprint shape or pattern for that particular software application. If the software code is hacked and consequently altered 8, the positions of the corresponding identifiers 9 also change, resulting in a change in the shape of the fingerprint. This change of shape is detected by a monitoring application that compares the shape of the fingerprint with a copy of the original fingerprint (see figure 4). If a change is detected, the monitoring application generates alarm signals that are sent to a control panel. When the control panel receives the alarm signals it generates commands for defensive action such as shut-down the system, send an email to the companies' security expert, start the virus scanner or backup the data immediately.
Patent GB-2405904-A (GB)
Title: Seal device for water pump, rotation supporting device for water pump, and assembly method for water pump
Inventor: IKETANI MASAMICHI
IPC: F16J15/32
Filed: 2003-04-18
Abstract: An assembly method for a water pump, comprising the steps of allowing the tip edge of the second seal lip (23) of an elastic material (21) forming a seal ring (13) to come into slidable contact with the outer surface of a slinger (14a), protecting a first seal lip (22) and the second seal lip (23) by the slinger (14a), assembling the seal ring (13) and the slinger (14a) with each other, and assembling the assembled seal ring (13) and the slinger (14a) between the end part inner peripheral surface of an outer ring (16) and the intermediate part outer peripheral surface of a rotating shaft (3a), whereby an operation to assemble the first and second seal lips (22) and (23) forming the seal ring (13) combined with the slinger (14a) without a damage can be easily performed by an industrial method.
Patent GB-2404667-A (GB)
Title: System for manufacturing III-V group compound semiconductors
Inventor: KATAMINE TOSHIHISA
IPC: C30B25/14
Filed: 2002-05-15
Abstract: A semiconductor manufacturing system (60, fig 8) for manufacturing III-V group semiconductors comprises a feed gas supply unit (62, fig 8) and a reactor (61, fig 8)for receiving feed gas from the feed gas supply unit in order to form a thin film crystal layer on a semiconductor substrate (S, fig 8) by metalorganic CVD. The system being characterised by a lead in member 68 provided in the reactor for feeding the feed gas received from the feed gas supply unit onto the surface of the semiconductor. The lead in member including a guide passage (76, fig 10) for conducing the feed gas in a first direction and a gas nozzle 78, which may be formed with a plurality of apertures, for jetting the feed gas from the guide passage in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction in order to bathe the semiconductor. The lead in member may be formed internally with a coolant passage (74, 75, fig 10) for cooling the feed gas passing through the guide passage.
Patent GB-2420950-A (GB)
Title: Symmetrical phase-shift keying
Inventor: LEE CHIN
IPC: H04L27/20
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: Methods and apparatuses employing symmetrical phase-shift keying (SPSK) for data modulation and demodulation. Each symbol in a transmission signal carries n-bit information and is transmitted with one of 2<n+1> directions. Half directions among the 2 <n+1> directions are regarded as default directions and the remaining are regarded as complementary directions. Each default direction has a corresponding complementary direction with a phase difference of   f  and representing the same n-bit information as the default direction. The phase difference between any two successive symbols after modulation is less than or equal to   f  /2. The Figure shows an embodiment for n=2; the default directions being 'right' the complementary directions being 'left'.
Patent GB-2423369-A (GB)
Title: A position sensing probe for computer assisted surgery
Inventor: REVIE IAN
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A probe 1 for generating position data for use in computer assisted surgery (CAS) has a handle 2 and a shaft 4 extending from the handle 2. A tip 6 having a distal end 14 for contacting an object whose position is to be indicated is attached to the shaft 4. Located within the shaft 4 of the probe 1 and towards the distal end of the shaft 4 is a position sensor 8 (e.g. Hall effect device, coils, antennae) that senses an external electromagnetic field to determine the position of the probe tip. The external magnetic field is generated by a local transmitter, and has a field strength less than 7. 5milliGauss at 200mm from the transmitter. The probe may transmit position data wirelessly or via a wired connection.
Patent GB-2411861-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for cutting timber
Inventor: WILKLUND PER-KE
IPC: B27B27/10
Filed: 2005-03-08
Abstract: A machine 1 for cutting curved timber 2 into pieces 9,10,11, with the machine having a feed device 3 and a sawing station 4. Timber is fed into the feeding device, and the feeding device feeds the timber in an axial direction into the sawing station. The sawing station is positioned downstream of the feeding device relative to the feed direction of the timber. The machine has at least three band saws 6 and at least four support rollers 12, 12'. The support rollers are remote from the feeding device and the support rollers are each individually adjustable transversally relative to the feed direction of the timber. The support rollers are grouped into pairs, with each pair being axially separated and cooperating with at least one saw band.
Patent GB-2417620-A (GB)
Title: Electrical plug with rotatable earth pin
Inventor: BHUTANI GURMEET S
IPC: H01R13/40
Filed: 2005-08-30
Abstract: An electrical plug has a rotatable earth pin assembly, comprising an earth pin (or dummy earth pin) 120 mounted on an arm (122, Fig 4A). The assembly can move between a folded and an unfolded position. In the unfolded position the assembly is interlocked with the plug body through a locking tab (123, Figs 4A and 5) on a snap lock (125, Fig 5). The assembly is held in the folded position by locking pins (127a, 127b, Figs 2-4B). This means that the plug is more compact when stored.
Patent GB-2419085-A (GB)
Title: Double leg for a trestle
Inventor: THOMPSON RAYMOND BRUCE
IPC: E04G5/08
Filed: 2005-10-13
Abstract: A trestle comprises a pair of double legs 10, 10' and a wooden beam 20. Each double leg for a trestle comprises a collar 13 into which the beam can be slid and a pair of legs 11, 12 attached to the collar. The collar and legs are preferably of steel with the legs welded to the collar. The collar is preferably of an upturned and squared open C section. Preferably, the beam is thicker than the height of the collar and has a pair of slots 21 at each end into which the top flanges of the collars will fit.
Patent GB-2424429-A (GB)
Title: Multichambered accumulator for gas circulation in underbalanced drilling
Inventor: STEINER ADRIAN
IPC: E21B21/06
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A method for the circulation of gas when drilling or working a well. The method includes the step of pressurizing at least two chambers of a multi-chambered accumulator with inert gas. The chambers of the multi-chambered accumulator are operatively connected to one another and individually or in combination isolatable from each other. The method also includes isolating at least one chamber of the accumulator that has been pressurized with inert gas such that during drilling or working the well the isolated chamber remains pressurized with gas that has not been mixed with well gas returns. Pressurized gas is extracted from one or more of the non-isolated chambers of the accumulator and injected into the well. At least a portion of the gas returns from the well is collected, compressed and delivered to at least one of the non-isolated chambers of the multi-chamber accumulator.
Patent GB-2416890-A (GB)
Title: System and method for managing dynamic content assembly
Inventor: BROW SAMUEL S
IPC: G06F40/143
Filed: 2004-05-05
Abstract: A dynamic content assembly system, including an application and underlying database, with methods to support the creation, transformation and management of relationship information between resources and to enable dynamic assembly of content based on these relationships.
Patent GB-2419826-A (GB)
Title: Cyclic exercise machine
Inventor: MEIR DOUGLAS
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: An exercise machine has a platform 6 for supporting the back of a user when lying down to operate freely-turning pedals 2,3 mounted on an upstanding column 4 at the lower end of an inclined track 1. The platform 6 is carried by flanged wheels 16 that run on rails 7 of the track 1 for movement up and down the track 1 as pedalling progresses. Movement of the platform 6 up the track 1 is opposed by elastic cords that add to the load imposed on the user's knees during the upward movement. A slotted board (21, figure 7) provides an alternative, inclined track for rollers (23) of a platform (22) that is guided by spindles (26) running in slots (25) of the board (21).
Patent GB-2423690-A (GB)
Title: Method for obtaining food goods packed in pouches and stable at room temperature
Inventor: NETO JOSE BARBOSA MACHADO
IPC: A23L13/00
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A method for obtaining a packed food product stable at room temperature comprises receiving the raw ingredients 1, preparing said ingredients 2 to form the food product and packing 3 the prepared food product into a plastic container, such as a pouch (BL, Fig 2). The container is then hermetically sealed 3 with the product inside and then sent through an autoclave 4 for sterilisation. The packages are then cooled 5 quickly in chlorinated water, before a small proportion of the packages are incubated 6 to check for microorganism growth and ensure the sterility of the packaged product. The packed product is then packed in a secondary packaging 7 which gives details of the packaged product, before storing at room temperature 8. The final product is ready for consumption and does not require cooling or freezing.
Patent GB-2420507-A (GB)
Title: Cartridge for respiratory circuit
Inventor: PITTAWAY ALAN KENNETH
IPC: A61M16/22
Filed: 2005-11-24
Abstract: A cartridge 120 suitable for a respiratory circuit is adapted to contain a material for treating respiratory gases e.g. carbon dioxide removal. The cartridge 120 comprises an inlet and an outlet such that respiratory gases flow through the interior of the cartridge 120 and interact with the material. The cartridge includes means (124, 126, 128) i.e. mesh or baffle, for guiding the gas transverse to the gas flow. This enables the material to be used and exhausted more evenly.
Patent GB-2434076-A (GB)
Title: Dancing shoe having raised portions on footbed
Inventor: ROSE RAYMOND LEON
IPC: A43B7/14
Filed: 2006-01-16
Abstract: A high-heeled shoe has an upper surface 1 for engaging the foot of a wearer. The surface has a toe portion 2, a heel portion 5 and a shank portion 3 which connects the toe portion 2 and the heel portion 5. The heel portion 5 is supported at a height above the toe portion 2 that increases with distance from the toe portion 2. The upper surface 1 also has a transition portion 4 between the shank portion 3 and the heel portion 5 and the transition portion 4 is less steep than the heel portion 5. The transition portion 4 allows the wearer's heel to support some of the weight of the wearer and thereby significantly improves posture and comfort. An additional generally circular and rounded pad 7 may be located at the interface between the toe section and the shank section to provide additional comfort.
Patent GB-2434650-A (GB)
Title: Gripping force measuring device
Inventor: LEE MIKE CHIEN MING
IPC: G01L5/00
Filed: 2006-01-20
Abstract: A device for measuring the force produced by a person's grip comprises a pressure detecting device 15 for being compressed by a user, and a display 30, possibly an LCD display, coupled to the pressure detecting device 15 for displaying the force applied thereto by the user. The device may comprise a trigger 20, for gripping with the fingers, which is engaged with the pressure detecting device 15. The trigger 20 may include an arm 22 which extends externally of the device and which may be gripped with a thumb and fore finger. The device may include a thermometer 13. In an alternate embodiment (see figure 20) the device may include a bladder (70, figure 20) surrounded by a pair of casing members (91, figure 20) each having a flap (92, figure 20) extending there from. The flaps 92 can be squeezed by a user to provide a force on the bladder 70. The device may also include a pump (75, figure 20) coupled to the bladder 70 to provide the required pressure thereto. A valve (77, figure 20) may be provided between the pump 75 and the bladder 70. Other embodiments of the invention are also described.
Patent GB-2434536-A (GB)
Title: Programmable blood pressure device
Inventor: HOOLE STEPHEN PAUL
IPC: A61B5/022
Filed: 2006-01-25
Abstract: An automated electronic blood pressure device which can be programmed to compress a limb at a desired pressure for a specified duration and frequency. Preferably the device is in the form of a consul with a pneumatic pump which utilises an arm cuff 11 and may also be used to measure pulse and blood pressure. The consul may be powered by mains electricity or battery and may include an electronic memory to recall pre-programmed protocols. The device may enable automated remote ischaemic preconditioning therapy to be performed to protect the heart from damage by repeatedly compressing the arm at preset intervals with the aid of an inflatable blood pressure cuff 11 and a timer.