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Patent GB-2425312-A (GB)
Title: Method for cell surface display of target proteins using fadl of e coli
Inventor: LEE SANG YUP
IPC: C07K19/00
Filed: 2004-08-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to an expression vector which can effectively express target proteins or peptides on the surface of cells using an outer membrane protein (FadL) of E. coli as a surface anchoring motif. Also, the present invention relates to microorganisms transformed with the expression vector, and a method for stably expressing large amounts of target proteins on the surface of cells by culturing the transformed microorganisms. Furthermore, the present invention relates to a production method of protein arrays, a production method of antibodies, and a bioconversion method, the methods being characterized by using target proteins which have been expressed on the cell surface by the inventive method. In addition, the present invention relates to a method for improving target proteins by the inventive surface expression method. The present invention allows target proteins with normal functions to be expressed on an outer cell membrane. Thus, the present invention will be useful in recombinant live vaccines, the screening of various peptides or antibodies, whole-cell adsorbents for heavy metal removal or waste water treatment, whole-cell bioconversion, and the like.
Patent GB-2431510-A (GB)
Title: A device for aligning written music with the keys of a musical instrument
Inventor: ADAMS FREDERICK DOUGLAS
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2006-10-11
Abstract: A locator 10, for use with a keyboard 26 of a musical instrument 20, comprises an elongated base (11), a retention portion (12), a transverse stop member (13) and a locating element (15, 16). In use, the locating element (15, 16) aligns the position of the locator 10 with respect to the keys 25 of the keyboard 26. The locator 10 preferably provides a means for locating a new form of written music 30 in alignment with specific keys 25 of the keyboard 26. The elongated base (11) may extend over 15 adjacent keys 25 and the underside of the base (11) ideally has a non-slip surface (14). The locating element (15, 16) may comprise one or more plates that fit between adjacent groups of black keys 27 of the keyboard 26. A method for producing a series of musical notes in accordance with a prescribed sequence is also provided.
Patent GB-2439588-A (GB)
Title: Substrate for gate-in-panel (GIP) type liquid crystal display device and method for manufacturing the same
Inventor: KIL WANG SEOB
IPC: H01L21/66
Filed: 2006-11-29
Abstract: A substrate for a GIP type liquid crystal display device comprising MPS wires (23) for inspecting respective lines after a cell array process, and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The substrate comprises a mother substrate (20) having a plurality of panel regions defined therein, each of the panel regions having an active area A/A having a thin film transistor array formed therein, a dummy area (D) and a non-display area (22), a plurality of TCPs (37) formed in the non-display area (22) of the mother substrate (20); a GIP gate driver (34) and signal lines (35) to apply various signals to the GIP gate drivers (34), the GIP gate driver (34) and signal lines (35) being formed in the dummy area (D); and a plurality of MPS wires (23) formed from the non-display area (22) of the corresponding panel region to a non-display area opposite to a data pad of an adjacent panel region to inspect for defects of gate lines, data lines, common line, voltage line and the signal lines.
Patent GB-2443205-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable spirit level
Inventor: MCALLISTER KARL
IPC: G01C9/26
Filed: 2007-01-03
Abstract: A spirit level comprising a main body part, a part that slides to extend the length of the level, and another part at another end of the level that when pulled outwardly and rotated through 90 degrees creates a right angled level to be used as a guide in construction of corners both internal and external.
Patent GB-2435082-A (GB)
Title: Screw fastener system with expanding locking pin
Inventor: FARR PHILIP WILLIAM
IPC: F16B39/02
Filed: 2007-02-14
Abstract: A fastener system consists of a fixing and a locking pin. In use, when the attachment has been accomplished using the fixing screw and tightened, the locking pin is inserted into the through hole in the fixing screw, to lock into position preventing removal of the screw. In a preferred embodiment the locking pin also prevents access to the method of removing the fixing screw by obscuring a driving formation of the fixing screw.
Patent GB-2436456-A (GB)
Title: Active Steering Systems And Methods for Marine Seismic Sources
Inventor: STORTEIG ESKILD
IPC: G05B13/02
Filed: 2007-03-20
Abstract: Systems and method comprise of controlling the position of a marine seismic source. The system comprises a towing vessel 2 and a seismic source; the seismic source comprises one or more source arrays 6, 8 each having a center of source array 10, 12, each source array having one or more source strings; a seismic source deployment sub-system 36, 38 on the towing vessel, the sub-system controlled by a controller including a software module, the software module and the deployment sub-system adapted to control an inline distance between one of the centers of source array and a target coordinate. Preferably the deployment sub system comprises either winches or capstans. Additionally, the deployment system may include one or more motorized actuators (figure 6A) that are load balanced. The controller may adopt one or more specialized control strategies such as feed forward, cascade control, feedback loops, model predictive control, neural networks and Kalman filtering techniques. The streamers and the sources may be separately towed or towed by the same vessel.
Patent GB-2438057-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic sensor with electromagnetic radiation compensation
Inventor: ROBERTSON PAUL ANDREW
IPC: G01R33/02
Filed: 2007-05-04
Abstract: A magnetic sensor with integral electromagnetic radiation compensation coils. The invention provides a high sensitivity and wide bandwidth measurement system for magnetic fields and electric currents utilising a simple magneto-inductive sensor, such as a single-core fluxgate device, comprising a sensing coil 13 and a core 15, driven with a radio frequency excitation current in combination with a separate compensation coil 14 driven with a related alternating current of appropriate magnitude and phase such that external electro-magnetic fields emitted by the system are minimised. Means is also provided for detecting overload of the sensor as the core approaches continuous saturation and for minimising any deleterious effects of the ohmic resistance of the sensor coil on the effectiveness of the flux nulling feedback system.
Patent GB-2451430-A (GB)
Title: Colour display
Inventor: ELLIOT DAVID
IPC: G09B25/04
Filed: 2007-07-27
Abstract: A display comprising at least two cavity structures 40 substantially juxtaposed, the interiors of the cavity structures 40 being respectively coloured, at least in part, with a test colour and a reference colour, wherein the test colour is related to the reference colour in that it has a substantially similar or the same hue characteristic, but a different lightness characteristic. The cavity structures 40 may be boxes, paint cans, miniature rooms or full-sized rooms. The interior of the cavity structures 40 may be viewed through apertures 46 and may be illuminated by lamps 27. The two cavity structures 40 preferably have the same size and configuration and may have objects inside of them arranged in the same manner. The interiors of the cavity structures 40 may be painted or be fitted with coloured inserts to display the test and reference colours. The test and reference colours may have the same or similar chroma characteristics and the reference colour may be selected from a colour-difference algorithm, possibly a CIE algorithm in dependence on the characteristics of the test colour, using higher weighting values for hue and chroma values. A second invention defines a test determining viewer perception of cavity size using the display, with the lighter test colour supposedly making the cavity look bigger.
Patent GB-2453552-A (GB)
Title: Modular Enclosure for Stadium
Inventor: FLETCHER PAUL
IPC: E04H3/10
Filed: 2007-10-09
Abstract: An enclosable area for the provision of entertainment to an audience located in a defined area of an open air stadium comprising a roof structure extending over the defined area and at least one partitioning structure supported within the roof of the stadium and extendable from the roof to the floor whereby the partition is retractable from a fully extended position in which the defined area is completely enclosed and a storage position in which the entire stadium is open. The area also includes means to secure the partition in a fully extended position. The stadium may be an open air stadium and the partition may comprise a foldable door structure which may be manufactured from a double vinyl coated polyester sheet material. The partition structure may further comprise a support frame consisting of prefabricated steel parabolic arched roof structures and may also include mobile drop down support posts.
Patent GB-2440066-A (GB)
Title: Self conforming screen
Inventor: BENNETT RICHARD
IPC: E21B43/10
Filed: 2007-10-12
Abstract: A screen assembly has a material that conforms to the borehole shape after insertion. The assembly comprises a compliant layer that takes the borehole shape on expansion. The outer layer is formed having holes to permit production flow. The material that is selected preferably swells with heat and preferably comprises a shape memory foam that is thermoset. The base pipe can have a screen over it to act as an underlayment for support of the conforming layer or alternatively for screening. The conforming layer can expand by itself or expansion can also occur from within the base pipe.
Patent GB-2453980-A (GB)
Title: Portable foldable optical lens cleaning device preferably with cover or case
Inventor: CONWAY GARY ROY
IPC: G02C13/00
Filed: 2007-10-24
Abstract: An optical cleaning device 10 comprises two substantially identical cleaning pads 11 joined flexibly in the middle 12, one respective side of each of said pads 11 having an optical cleaning material 14 thereon, the device being adapted such that it may be folded about its middle 12 so that the two cleaning faces 14 contact one another. Preferably the pads are ovoid with back faces of a high friction material perhaps with a raised surface pattern. A clasp such as a magnetic clasp may hold the device in its folded position when not in use and there may be a loop 15 for a key ring 17. Preferably the device may further include a cover or shroud with an arrangement for the attachment of a restraining strap (Figure 4). The cover may further comprise a resilient material with a squeezable resilient opening.
Patent GB-2457757-A (GB)
Title: Interlocking riot shields
Inventor: CURRIE WILLIAM THOMAS
IPC: F41H5/08
Filed: 2008-01-24
Abstract: A riot shield (A) has curved edges (3, 4) which are adapted to interlock with at least one adjacent riot shield (B, C) to produce a "wall" of riot shields.
Patent GB-2457275-A (GB)
Title: Tide driven hydraulic system with accumulator
Inventor: MILLEN DANIEL
IPC: F03B13/26
Filed: 2008-02-08
Abstract: Hydraulic pressure is supplied by hydraulic rams in direct contact with tidal movement to pressurize a hydraulic system. The system includes an accumulator filled with compressible gas with the capacity to absorb and store power from tide movement so that a continuous hydraulic oil pressure is maintained to drive hydraulic motors for generation.
Patent GB-2449175-A (GB)
Title: Negative Incremental Step Pulse Programming of NAND EEPROM Memory Cells
Inventor: LEE SEUNGWON
IPC: G11C16/04
Filed: 2008-05-09
Abstract: A memory device may include a plurality of memory cell transistors serially coupled in a string, particularly NAND flash memory, between a string selection transistor and a ground selection transistor. Moreover, the string selection transistor may be coupled between the string and a bitline, and the ground selection transistor may be coupled between the string and a common source line. During programming, one of the plurality of memory cell transistors in the string may be selected S110 for a program operation S120 so that other memory cell transistors in the string are unselected, and a plurality of voltage pulses may be applied to a channel region of the selected memory cell transistor. In the preferred embodiment the plurality of voltage pulses are negative voltage pulses and are applied to the channel region through the bit line or through a well region. While applying the plurality of voltage pulses to the channel region, a pass voltage, preferably a positive voltage, may be applied to control gate electrodes of the unselected memory cell transistors, and a program voltage, again preferably positive, may be applied to a control gate electrode of the selected memory cell. After applying each of the pulses to the channel region a program verification operation S130 may be performed; if the selected cell passes the verification S140 the method is terminated and no further pulses are applied to the channel region. Otherwise the, preferably negative, voltage to be applied to the channel region as a pulse may be stepped down to be more negative than the preceding pulse S150. The program voltage and pass voltage may also be applied as a plurality of pulses each having a magnitude with is substantially constant. Preferably the memory cells are multi-level cells (MLC).
Patent GB-2449552-A (GB)
Title: Targeted advertising and resource allocation in mobile content delivery systems
Inventor: AALTONEN JANNE
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: In a "mobile television" broadcast network (eg. DVB-H or 3G WLAN), targeted advertising and marketing messages are sent to users of mobile multi-media devices 6 according to profile information 23, with a preallocated amount of resources being used for messages in order to view the content from source 12. Upon request by user 6 for content from 12, account management system 10 and content management system 20 determine if the content delivery can be "sponsored" by the provider 18, ie. the required resources can be offset instead of user 6 paying for all of the content via a subscription fee, and forms a message packet with embedded DRM keys if so. Feedback from the user can also be rewarded with free or subsidised content. This allows provider 18 to carry out a message delivery campaign based on eg. users' demographics or purchase history, provides an improved audience model compared to eg. Nielsen ratings, and makes viewers more valuable to the content provider compared to traditionally broadcasting the same advertising messages to all viewers.
Patent GB-2461603-A (GB)
Title: Bra with a cleavage concealing modesty panel
Inventor: HERMAN YVETTE HANNAH
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2008-07-10
Abstract: A cleavage concealing modesty panel 30 is releasably secured to the cups 12 of a bra 10. The bra 10 has is described having two support cups 12 and means 14, 16 for holding the cups against the body of the wearer. The panel is attached by releasable fastenings such as hook and loop tape 20, 34, and poppers 18, 32. The device may be attached to any undergarment that has bust supporting cups, such as a bustier.
Patent GB-2453256-A (GB)
Title: Electrophoresis support integrated with transfer medium
Inventor: AKUTSU SATONARI
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A multilayer body (see abstract figure) for performing electrophoresis and transfer comprising: a transfer medium 1 (e.g. film/membrane/filter); and an electrophoresis support (e.g. gel) that is integrated with the transfer medium. This allows separation of a sample by electrophoresis and transfer of the separated sample to the transfer membrane to be carried out consecutively, whereas typically electrophoresis is followed by a step of attaching a transfer medium to the electrophoresis apparatus before the transfer step can take place. The integration of the transfer medium and electrophoresis support further allows a more accurate transfer to take place. Preferably the transfer medium is a polyolefin porous membrane such as polyethylene, polypropylene or poly(  a  -olefin) and may further be coated with nitrocellulose. A chip comprising the integrated transfer medium and electrophoresis support is also embodied.
Patent GB-2465358-A (GB)
Title: Tubing for assisted breathing apparatus with heat exchange arrangement
Inventor: JENSEN FREDE
IPC: A61M16/06
Filed: 2008-11-13
Abstract: A generator for use in nasal continuous positive airway pressure and nasal intermittent positive pressure ventilation therapies in which a first channel 4 for transporting fresh gas and a second channel 5 for communicating proximal pressure levels are ported for tube connections being made within the third channel 3 for carrying exhaled gas. The device extends over the portion of length that is within the patient's environment. The 3 channels may connect to a manifold with 3 separate external patient circuit connection ports 8, 9 and 10. The arrangement allows for heat exchange between the inhalation and exhalation gasses to reduce the temperature differential and help eliminate condensation and is further designed to improve the speed and ease of use.
Patent GB-2465396-A (GB)
Title: A product or service comparison notification system and method
Inventor: AGHA RIAZ AHMED
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-11-17
Abstract: A notification system and method for providing a notification of comparison data for products or services to users for display on a user's computer. User notification data is stored for each of a plurality of users, user notification data comprising user data related to a user, type data identifying at least one type of product or service of a interest to the user, parameter date comprising parameters required for the comparison of data products or services of a product or service type of interest to the user, and temporal data indicative of when the user requires a notification. The user notification data is read to determine when to determine product or service comparison data by sending a query based on the type data and the parameter data to at least one product or service data source. Notification data is generated for display on a user's computer. The notification data includes the comparison data and a selectable link for each product or service compared in the comparison data. The selectable link directs the user's computer to send a request or apply for the product or service. The notification data for each user is transmitted in dependence upon the user data.
Patent GB-2458999-A (GB)
Title: A method of generating and characterising an emulsion in a Couette device
Inventor: ESKIN DMITRY
IPC: B01F3/08
Filed: 2008-12-10
Abstract: A method of generating and characterizing an emulsion employs a Couette device having first and second cylindrical members that define an annulus between them. The second cylindrical member is rotatably driven with respect to the first cylindrical member. Two or more substances each in a non-emulsified state are injected into the annulus. The Couette device is operated in a first mode to generate an emulsion from the two or more substances. The Couette device is then operated in a second mode to measure various attributes of the emulsion.
Patent GB-2453703-A (GB)
Title: Image dynamic range control for visual display
Inventor: ZURO GREGORY
IPC: G06T5/00
Filed: 2007-07-19
Abstract: Preferred embodiments of an image display system (10) achieve mapping of high dynamic range image data (14) to render on a lower dynamic range display device a corresponding image characterized by stable global intensity levels and visually perceptible local area detail. The high dynamic range image data include representations of relatively low intensity contrast, high spatial frequency details (16, 18, 20) and relatively low spatial frequency intensities. Data derived from the high dynamic range image data are applied to a nonlinear intensity transform (52). The nonlinear intensity transform preserves or enhances the low intensity contrast, high spatial frequency details and maintains a visually perceptible representation of the relatively low spatial frequency intensities to thereby provide visually perceptible local area detail. An exemplary embodiment derives high dynamic range image data from a thermal infrared camera for use with aircraft.
Patent GB-2466853-A (GB)
Title: Lintel with improved thermal efficiency
Inventor: DAYKIN STANLEY PRITCHARD
IPC: E04C3/02
Filed: 2009-03-11
Abstract: A lintel comprising an elongated open ended metal box consisting of a horizontal external wall support flange 15 and a horizontal internal wall support flange 14 which are connected together by a sloping plate 16, a vertical plate 17 is connected to the underside of the internal wall support flange which has a horizontal flange 18 set back form the leading edge 19 of the internal wall support flange creating a recess, where the longitudinal vertical plate extends to near the base of the lintel and changes direction towards the sloping plate to become a horizontal plate 20 and then changes direction again where it is joined to the sloping plate becoming parallel with it 28, stopping before the sloping plate joins the external wall flange to create a recess 27. Preferably thermal insulation such as expanded polystyrene or rigid urethane etc is provided in the core of the lintel 29, fastened to the internal facing face of the vertical plate 22 and fastened 25 to the downward facing face of the horizontal plate 24. An air gap may be formed by the sloping plate and the plate running parallel to it and the lintel may be provided with a lignocellulosic material insert 21, 23, such as wood or timber, to prevent heat loss and enable plasterboard to be attached by screws 26 or adhesive. Preferably the lintel is provided with a thermally insulated metal internal wall mounting base at each end which are arranged to be level with the external wall support flange.
Patent GB-2468916-A (GB)
Title: Electrofusion joint in device detection system
Inventor: WILKINSON KEVIN MARK
IPC: B29C65/20
Filed: 2009-03-28
Abstract: An automatic detection system that ensures automatic association (1) of a restraining device and ECU (2 and 3) that can prevent poor practice when welding any Electrofusion joint of any nature by detecting the restraining/clamping device is in the correct place for correct welding, by applying a voltage (for example) (Sheet 1) or sending or receiving a signal by any means from the device to the ECU and checking the associated restraining /clamping device is in evidence (Sheet 2) and either allowing the weld to commence or disabling the possibility of welding until the device(s) are associated (4) offering correct restraining/clamping/electrofusion procedures to the work being carried out, and confidence in the welded joint, operator control and asset owner(s).
Patent GB-2461387-A (GB)
Title: Establish a wireless connection between physically coupled vehicle components
Inventor: CARROLL CALEB
IPC: B61G5/10
Filed: 2009-06-30
Abstract: A method of establishing a wireless connection between components of a vehicle comprises the steps of determining if the couples are physically coupled and then establishing the wireless connection only when they are coupled. In a specific embodiment the components are carriages within a train. Determination of the coupling may be done using a distance measurement between the two components (50). This may be done using ultrasound transducers (14) which provide a signal to a computer based controller (22). If the distance between the components indicates they may be coupled (52) the wireless network is activated (56). This may be done by operation of a switch (24) that when closed activates a wireless device (16).