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Patent GB-0205570-D0 (GB)
Title: Blast protection structures
IPC: E04H9/04
Filed: 2002-03-11
Abstract: A blast protection structure is formed of one or more bags, generally shown as ( 1 ) in FIG. 2 . Such bags comprise an upper and lower compartment, with the lower compartment having a reinforcing layer ( 2 ), preferably formed of an impact reactant structure such as Kevlar(R). The upper surface ( 3 ) of the upper compartment, has a non-slip coating to provide improved stacking of bags. Such bags can be used to provide blast protection structures to minimize the risk of damage from an explosion.
Patent GB-0313866-D0 (GB)
Title: Display system for recorded media
IPC: H04N5/45
Filed: 2003-06-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method of providing the generation, storage and subsequent display of video representing a video item. The video item can be any event such as a concert, sports event or the like. In accordance with the invention, video camera are provided at at least two different locations and directed to record video of the video item from their respective locations. The video data for each location is stored on a video track of a recording medium such as a DVD. When the DVD is inserted into apparatus for decoding the data and generating a display on screen, the user can select which of the available views of the video item they wish to view. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0323444-D0 (GB)
Title: Distributed data sharing methods and systems
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-10-07
Abstract: A system, method, and computer implemented method for sharing data between networked applications is provided. The system includes at least a whiteboard space, a single server mode library, and a client mode library. The single server mode library provides access to the whiteboard space, where the access is to read or post data to the whiteboard space. The client mode library is provided for one or more processes. The client mode library is in networked communication with the single server mode library, and the client mode library is capable of managing one or more reader objects and one or more posting objects. The single server mode library is further capable of managing one or more reader objects and one or more posting objects.
Patent GB-0405003-D0 (GB)
Title: Forage harvester blower
IPC: A01D43/08
Filed: 2004-03-05
Abstract: The present invention relates to a forage harvester blower (9) including a blower rotor (12) having a plurality of generally radially extending rotor paddles (14) which operate in a corresponding substantially cylindrical housing (13), characterised in that said housing (13) is provided with adjustment means for at least locally adjusting the diameter (D) of the housing. The present invention further relates to a method for optimising the operation of a forage harvester blower and to a method for preventing damage to a forage harvester blower during operation. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-0502835-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for ensuring privacy in communications between parties
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-02-11
Abstract: A method of improving privacy by hiding, in an ordered sequence of messages M[x( 1 ), D( 1 )], M[x( 2 ), D( 2 )], etc, communicated between a first and at least one second party sharing a key k, metadata x(i) descriptive of message processing, wherein D(i) denotes payload data. The method comprises the first and the second party agreeing on a pseudo random mapping depending on a shared key k, F<SUB>k</SUB>, mapping at least x(i) to y(i), and the first party modifying the messages by replacing x(i) by y(i) in each message M(x(i), D(i)). The first party then transmits the modified messages maintaining their original order, and on reception of a message M(y(m), D), the second party uses a mapping G<SUB>k </SUB>to retrieve position m of received value and the original value x(m).
Patent GB-0511361-D0 (GB)
Title: Grid responsive control device
IPC: H02J3/14
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: A control device for controlling an energy consumption of a load operably connected to an electricity grid,  characterized in that  said control device comprises: 
means for sensing a value of a physical variable of the grid, said physical variable varying depending upon a relationship between electricity generation and a loading on the grid; 
means for sensing a value of a physical variable of the load, said physical variable of the load being representative of energy stored by the load; 
means for varying an energy consumption of said load when a value of said physical variable of the grid reaches a trigger value; and 
means for determining the trigger value, said determining of the trigger value being dependent upon said sensed physical variable of the load.
Patent GB-0520238-D0 (GB)
Title: Commercial transaction system with third party referral
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2005-10-05
Abstract: A system for conducting commercial transactions comprises an application server (2) in communication with a proxy server (10). The application server (2) hosts a software application program performing commercial transactions and is accessible by a user from a mobile telephone (9) that hosts a corresponding client software program. The client software program receives a user input code identifying a recipient to whom the software application is to be referred. The proxy server (10) then constructs and transmits a referral message to the recipient, the referral message containing: an input code identifying the recipient, a code identifying the user from whom the referral originated, and an address of a download location from which the recipient of the referral message can download the client software program to a different mobile telephone.
Patent GB-0606096-D0 (GB)
Title: Screening method
IPC: C12N15/11
Filed: 2006-03-27
Abstract: This invention relates to a novel screening method that identifies simple molecular markers that are predictive of whether a particular disease condition is responsive to a specific treatment. Also, a method of diagnosing the susceptibility of an individual suffering from a disease to treatment with an HDAC inhibitor is provided. Also provided is a method of treating a proliferative disease or a condition which involves a change in cell differentiation or growth rate in a patient.
Patent GB-0810638-D0 (GB)
Title: Photomultiplier and detection systems
Filed: 2008-06-11
Abstract: The invention provides a switchable photomultiplier switchable between a detecting state and a non-detecting state including a cathode upon which incident radiation is arranged to impinge. The photomultiplier also includes a series of dynodes arranged to amplify a current created at the cathode upon detection of photoradiation. The invention also provides a detection system arranged to detect radiation-emitting material in an object. The system includes a detector switchable between a detecting state in which the detector is arranged to detect radiation and a non-detecting state in which the detector is arranged to not detect radiation. The system further includes a controller arranged to control switching of the detector between the states such that the detector is switched to the non-detecting state whilst an external radiation source is irradiating the object.
Patent GB-8312117-D0 (GB)
Title: Intraframe coding and decoding equipment
IPC: H04N7/62
Filed: 1983-05-04
Abstract: Intraframe coding and decoding equipment are used in a communication network for digital video signals. Video signal sources which have various frequency deviations are transmitted by the communication network. Each of the intraframe coding and decoding equipment items has a locked sampling coding algorithm which is suitable for an input video signal with high frequency precision and a nonlocked sampling coding algorithm which is suitable for an input video signal with low frequency precision. It is determined whether or not the frequency precision (i.e., the frequency deviation of the sync signal) falls within a predetermined range. One of the coding algorithms is selected in accordance with a detection result. The coding algorithm can be selected in accordance with a decoding algorithm of a receiving-side equipment. Switching of the coding algorithms is performed simultaneously with switching of the clock signals of the locked and unlocked sampling clocks.
Patent GB-8812036-D0 (GB)
Title: Pneumatic cash transfer systems & canisters for use therein
IPC: B65G51/34
Filed: 1988-05-20
Abstract: A pneumatic cash transfer system for use in banks and building societies to link a cashier station 1 to a remote teller assist unit 3 and a cash deposit box 4 in a separate secure area 5 comprises an air tube 6 extending between a tube terminal 7 at the cashier station and a tube terminal 8 in the secure area 5, and a cash carrying canister 10 movable pneumatically in the tube 6 between the two terminals 7,8. The canister 10 is open at its side to permit insertion and removal of bank notes, and comprises a bank note holder 22 formed by a pair of spring-biassed clamping plates 23,24 for holding bank notes firmly in the canister during travel in the tube 6. At the terminal 8 in the secure area 5 the holder 22 can be opened automatically to release notes to be deposited into the deposit box 4, and on reclosure of the holder it is ready to receive notes which are fed positively into the holder from the teller assist unit 3 for transmission to the cashier.
Patent GB-8826439-D0 (GB)
Title: Paper-coating
IPC: D21H23/36
Filed: 1988-11-11
Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus for coating sheet material, the apparatus comprising a rotatable backing roll (4) upon which a sample of sheet material may be mounted to form a cylinder, a coating head (9) including a blade (22) an outlet (21b) for dispensing a coating composition and a supply means (18) for supplying a coating composition to the outlet (21b) in the region of the coating edge of the blade (22), and means for enabling the coating head (9) to be moved in operation parallel to the axis of rotation of the backing roll (4) and in contact with the sheet material mounted thereon whilst the backing roll (4) is rotated, whereby a strip of sheet material may be coated of resultant helical form, wherein the supply means (18) includes an element which comprises a matrix of tubular passageways (19) longitudinally disposed with respect to the flow of coating composition through the coating head (9). Also disclosed is a method of coating sheet material. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-8925942-D0 (GB)
Title: Cutting apparatus
IPC: B26D3/16
Filed: 1989-11-16
Abstract: Apparatus and method for slicing a log shaped structure (43), in particular a cylindrical piece of dough, wherein the structure is caused to rotate and moved towards cutting means, each having its cutting edge transverse to the length of the structure.
Patent GB-9011506-D0 (GB)
Title: Optical fibre fusion splicing
IPC: G02B6/38
Filed: 1990-05-23
Abstract: When effecting a fusion splice between two optical fibres, end parts of the two fibres are introduced transversely into opposite ends of an open-ended channel 3 in a surface 2 of a rigid elongate support member 1 having at a position intermediate of its ends and in the surface a transversely extending open-ended slot 4 for temporarily accommodating the electrodes by which fusion splicing is to be effected. After fusion splicing of the fibres and withdrawal of the electrodes, any space in the channel 3 not occupied by the fusion spliced fibres and the transversely extending slot 4 are filled with a curable material which is permitted or caused to set. A preformed elongate lid 7 is secured to the surface 2 of the support member 1 and the support member and lid provide permanent protection for the fusion splice. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9020946-D0 (GB)
Title: Method for testing oils
IPC: G01N33/22
Filed: 1990-09-26
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/AU90/00467 Sec. 371 Date Apr. 24, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Apr. 24, 1992 PCT Filed Sep. 26, 1990 PCT Pub. No. WO91/05242 PCT Pub. Date Apr. 18, 1991.A method of testing oil for unstable reactive compounds include reacting unstable compound from an oil sample with an acid catalyst to form a reaction product, the color of which is then related to the presence and/or amount of reactive compound in the oil. Kits combining the necessary materials and reagents for performing the test method are also provided.
Patent GB-9026026-D0 (GB)
Title: Gap sealing device
IPC: A47B77/02
Filed: 1990-11-29
Abstract: The gap sealing device is primarily for blocking gaps between units, appliances and walls, mainly for reasons of hygiene. It comprises two flexible strips (1) with channels (2) which are attached to kitchen units or walls and a flexible strip (4) with raised edges or lobes which engage with the channels (2). The flexible centre section can be cleaned or replaced. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9026761-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to mat holders
IPC: A47L23/26
Filed: 1990-12-10
Abstract: A holder (6) for a floor mat comprises at least one connecting means (14, 16) and at least one connecting member (20, 26, 30) which has complementary connection means (22, 28, 32), whereby the connecting member may be connected in a releasable manner to at least two adjacent mat holders so as to secure the mat holders together. Preferably at least one of the holder or the connecting member are made from flexible material or are designed to be slightly flexible.
Patent GB-9110827-D0 (GB)
Title: Disk drive controller
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 1991-05-20
Abstract: A disc drive controller has read post compensation which corrects for peak shift effects on discs with insufficient precompensation. The data is recorded in Manchester (MFM) format and read into circuitry including SCT counter (451) which loads parameters representing a cell with a short-cell (2 unit) following it and LCT counter (453) which loads parameters representing a cell with a long cell (3 or 4 unit) following it. Bound detector 455 counts the number of pulses between transitions and shift registers (457, 459) store the number of pulses generated by the respective counters to enable the bound detector to generate peak shift compensated pulses. The controller has a programmable parameter scheme which makes it possible to read and write 3 1/2 inch variable and fixed speed drives, as well as standard 5 1/4 inch drives. Additionally, there is a plus/minus rate multiplier to correct for symmetry and frequency errors. The use of half clock circuits to provide half clock resolution in the signal being written to and read from the disk is provided with the capability of operating at continuously variable clock speeds and data rates dynamically programmable by the computer. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9210756-D0 (GB)
Title: Cosmetic composition
IPC: A61K8/00
Filed: 1992-05-20
Abstract: A composition suitable for topical application to mammalian skin and hair for inducing, maintaining or increasing hair growth comprises a hair growth promoter chosen from glutamic acid derivatives and salts thereof. The composition preferably also comprises an activity enhancer which may be chosen from hair growth stimulants, penetration enhancers and cationic polymers.
Patent GB-9313928-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to electromechanical relays
IPC: H01H9/54
Filed: 1993-07-06
Abstract: PCT No. PCT/GB94/01438 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 5, 1995 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 5, 1995 PCT Filed Jul. 4, 1994 PCT Pub. No. WO95/02254 PCT Pub. Date Jan. 19, 1995A device for preventing welding of the switch contacts of a heavy duty electromechanical relay comprises means (15, 16 and 17) adapted in use for monitoring the voltage supply to the relay coil (2) and detecting low voltage excursions therein. A counter (14) counts the number of low voltage excursions in the voltage supply to the relay coil (2) and an electronic switch (12) disconnects the voltage supply to the relay (2) if the number of low voltage excursions counted exceeds a predetermined number.
Patent GB-9514387-D0 (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for parallel processing of a document image
IPC: G03G15/36
Filed: 1995-07-13
Abstract: A reproduction apparatus such as a copier/printer includes a plurality of job image buffers (JIBs). Each JIB includes a compressor for compressing rasterized image data, a memory store for storing compressed rasterized image data and an expander for expanding the compressed rasterized image data. An electronic writer has a plurality of writing components, with each component being associated with a respective segment of an image to be simultaneously recorded. A writer interface is operatively connected to the JIBs and the writing components for simultaneously outputting to the writing components data for a respective image segment to be recorded by its respective writing component. A controller controls flow of data to the JIBs so that each of the plural JIBs receives data for only one respective segment of each page of image data. The controller determines which of the JIBs has the most available memory capacity for storing a segment of a page and directs flow of data of a segment of a page meeting a criterion as most busy to the JIB determined to have the most available memory capacity. In an alternative embodiment, the controller rotates the assignment of control segments of pages to different JIBS so that the center segments, which are likely to be the busiest segments and thus least compressible, are not assigned always to the same JIB.
Patent GB-9519792-D0 (GB)
Title: Storage-Type chair
IPC: A47C1/126
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A storage-type chair (7) has been developed with a view to improve solidness of a leg body during use without sacrificing compactness in a folded condition, and is applicable to, for example, mobile seats (1) and the like. The chair (7) comprises a support member (8) installed on a stepped floor (2) or the like, first link elements (9) turnable relative to the support member (8) in forward and backward directions, second link elements (11) provided rearwardly of and substantially in parallel to the first link elements (9) and turnable relative to the support member (8) in forward and backwards directions, elbow members (12) pivotally mounted to upper ends of the first link elements (9) and the second link elements (11), respectively, a seat (13) pivotally supported by the first link elements (9), and a chair back (14) born by the second link elements (11). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-9521106-D0 (GB)
Title: Bistable nematic liquid crystal device
IPC: G02F1/141
Filed: 1995-10-16
Abstract: A bistable nematic liquid crystal device cell is provided with a surface alignment grating on at least one cell wall and a surface treatment on the other wall. Such treatment may be a homeotropic alignment or a planar alignment with or without an alignment direction, and zero or a non zero pretilt. The surface profile on the monograting is asymmetric with its groove height to width selected to give approximately equal energy within the nematic material in its two allowed alignment arrangements. The monograting may be formed by a photolithographic process or by embossing of a plastics material. The cell is switched by dc pulses coupling to a flexoelectric coefficient in the material, or by use of a two frequency addressing scheme and a suitable two frequency material. Polarisers either side of the cell distinguish between the two switched states. The cell walls may be rigid or flexible, and are coated with electrode structures, e.g. in row and column format giving an x,y matrix of addressable pixels on the cell.
Patent GB-9708267-D0 (GB)
Title: Chemical composition
IPC: A01N37/20
Filed: 1997-04-24
Abstract: A preservative system comprising iodopropynyl butyl carbamate and phenoxyethanol at a weight ratio of iodopropynyl butyl carbamate to phenoxyethanol within the range of about 1:90 to about 1:400 shows a broad anti-microbial effect and can permit use of the preservative system at a low level in end use products such as personal care products.
Patent GB-9725093-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to organic compositions
IPC: A01N25/02
Filed: 1997-11-28
Abstract: An aqueous concentrated liquid disinfectant composition which blooms when added to a larger volume of water which comprises the following constituents:a terpene based solvent;germicidal cationic surfactant, preferably a quaternary ammonium compound having germicidal properties;organic solvent constituent;a binary co-solvent system comprising alkyl diphenyl solvent and a co-solvent;one or more nonionic surfactants;optionally but desirably at least one optional constituent selected from: chelating agents, coloring agent, light stabilizers, fragrances, thickening agents, hydrotropes, pH adjusting agents, pH buffers one or more detersive surfactant constituents particularly non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants, as well as others known the art and useful in similar compositions; and, the balance being water.The liquid disinfectant compositions feature good blooming characteristics, particularly good long term blooming retention.Process for the use of the compositions are also disclosed.
Patent GB-9813062-D0 (GB)
Title: An anthraquinone and its derivatives
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 1998-06-18
Abstract: There is disclosed a compound of formula (I) wherein each of X1 and X2 are independently NH-A-NR1R2, and wherein A is A C2-8 alkylene and R1 and R2 are independently selected from hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, C2-4 hydroxy-alkyl and C2-4 aminoalkyl, or R1 and R2 together form a C2-6 alkylene group which with the nitrogen atom to which R1 and R2 are attached forms a heterocyclic ring, or an N-oxide derivative thereof, and wherein the compound (I) or its N-oxide derivative is optionally in the form of an acid salt derived from an organic or inorganic acid. Also disclosed is a method of its production and its uses, including its use in analyzing a cell or biological material and detecting the emitted fluorescence signal.
Patent GB-9813142-D0 (GB)
Title: Improvements in semi-conductor devices
IPC: H01L29/78
Filed: 1998-06-19
Abstract: A quantum wire field-effect transistor having at least one, one-dimensional, elongate conducting means (14) provided by at least a first semiconductor layer surrounded by a wider bandgap, second semiconductor layer (12, 13) and extending between source (24) and drain (26) electrodes, and in which there is provided a backgate structure (8, 23) to control conduction in the elongate conducting means. The transistor can be a Single Electron Transistor (SET) wherein two adjacent gate electrode (16, 18) are disposed over the elongate conducting means to induce a quantum dot (17) therein, and it can be made with the first semiconductor layer material as GaAs and the second semiconductor layer material as AlGaAs. A method of making the transistor involves preferentially growing the elongate conducting means at the bottom of a groove (6) lined with second semiconductor layer (12).
Patent GB-9923738-D0 (GB)
Title: Nutritional composition
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 1999-10-07
Abstract: A nutritional or therapeutic composition for oral administration which comprises a naturally occurring precursor that is metabolised to a compound having anandamide activity for use as a medicament or nutritive product. In addition the invention includes a method of production of the composition, use of the composition in the manufacture of a nutritional composition for the treatment or prevention of a behavioral disorder; and a method of treatment or prevention of a behavioral disorder which comprises administering an effective amount of the composition. In a preferred embodiment the composition comprises a triacylglycerol having palmitate and arachidonate attached to its backbone wherein arachidonate is at the sn-1 and sn-2 positions.