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Patent GB-2405276-A (GB)
Title: Distance measurement between wireless terminals in an OFDM system
Inventor: LUZZATTO ARIEL
IPC: H04L29/06
Filed: 2003-08-21
Abstract: A means for determining the distance between a first and second wireless communication terminal is disclosed whereby a first terminal receives a signal comprising a composite multipath derivative of an orthogonal frequency division multiplexed signal transmitted by a second terminal. The received signal 109 is demodulated 202 and resolved into a plurality of components corresponding to different path length components in the received signal and the component corresponding to the shortest path length is identified 212. For the identified component, the time of travel from the second terminal to the first terminal is determined 213. The first terminal may further determine a strength value for each of the resolved components. Each strength value may be compared with a threshold value to determine if a strength value is considered to be non-zero such that only components having non-zero strength values are included when determining the component having the shortest path length. The signal transmitted by the second terminal and received in a multipath derivative form by the first terminal may be a physical layer convergence procedure PLCP training signal. The terminals may be part of a local area network wherein the first terminal may comprise an access point terminal AP and the second terminal may comprise a remote unit terminal RU.
Patent GB-2405937-A (GB)
Title: Post-blot processing using plane capillary action in blot electrophoresis
Inventor: DAVIES ANTHONY MITCHELL
IPC: G01N27/447
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: A process is described in which reagents are applied to a blot transfer film (for example a Western blot transfer film) using capillary action between a first and second surface, instead of immersion into a tank. In a first embodiment a reagent 3 is introduced at the interface of a film 1 and a carrier film 2. Said films may have similar wetting characteristics. The reagent may be applied under pressure, and is distributed over the film 2 by capillary action. Excess reagent may be removed via wicks 4. In a second embodiment the reagent may be introduced between the carrier film 2 and a gel slab 5. A wicking boundary 6 is provided to remove the excess reagent. In a third embodiment the carrier film is placed in contact with a surface that has irrigation channels (6 fig. 3 not shown) formed into it. Reagent is introduced into these channels before it flows across the surface. Further channels (7 fig. 3 not shown) may be used to remove the excess reagent. In a final embodiment the second surface may be composed of the original gel slab 4 into which channels are formed and utilised as the third embodiment although wicks (8 fig. 4 not shown) are used rather than the further drainage channels.
Patent GB-2395720-A (GB)
Title: Polycarbazole compounds
Inventor: FUJIKI MICHIYA
IPC: C08G61/12
Filed: 2003-10-30
Abstract: A high molecular compound, particularly a polycarbazole compound is characterized by having a helical main chain structure and exhibiting circular dichroism. The compound consists of at least from 5 to 10,000 monomer units of formula (I); <EMI ID=1.1 HE=41 WI=43 LX=356 LY=1927 TI=CF> <PC>wherein R is an optically active hydrocarbon group having from 4 to 20 carbon atoms. Also disclosed is a film made using the polycarbazole compound and a process for manufacturing the polycarbazole compound.
Patent GB-2392619-A (GB)
Title: Method of encapsulating an active substance
Inventor: MOOLMAN FRANCIS SEAN
IPC: B01J3/00
Filed: 2002-05-28
Abstract: The invention provides a method of encapsulating an active substance in an interpolymer complex, to make an encapsulated product in particulate form. The method comprises forming a mixture of a supercritical fluid, an interpolymer complex and an active substance and then causing or allowing the interpolymer complex to encapsulate the active substance. The encapsulated product is then separated from the supercritical fluid and, if necessary, the product is subjected to size reduction to ontain particles in which the active substance is encapsulated by the interpolymer complex.
Patent GB-2404732-A (GB)
Title: Retrievable subsurface nuclear logging system
Inventor: CLARK BRIAN
IPC: E21B47/01
Filed: 2003-11-28
Abstract: Wellbore systems and methods employ an elongated sub body 30 adapted to receive a run-in tool 10 within its inner bore, the run-in tool including nuclear sources and sensors to provide nuclear formation evaluation while tripping, which align with partially or fully penetrating windows in the sub to allow for measurements through the sub. The sub wall includes an inner passage 156 adapted to direct radiation energy emitted from within the sub back to the sub bore to align the run-in tool within the sub. Hydraulic isolation at the sub openings is provided by pressure barrier means. A run-in tool configuration also includes antennas, neutron, and gamma-ray sources/sensors to provide a retrievable triple combo system. A pair of simple counter gamma-ray detectors 154 are used to measure the axial position of the run-in tool 10, whereby the detected count rate by each detector 154 of a gamma-ray source 140 reflected off a plug 158 in the inner passage 156 indicates the relative position of the run-in tool.
Patent GB-2394349-A (GB)
Title: Method for representing and searching for an object in an image
Inventor: BOBER MIROSLAW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 1999-07-05
Abstract: A method of representing an object appearing in an image or a sequence of images, by processing signals corresponding to the image, comprises deriving a plurality of numerical values representing features appearing on the outline of the object on the basis of the signals and applying a transformation to said co-ordinate values to arrive at a representation of the outline, wherein said transformation is in the form of z' = a pow (z,b) + c, where a, b and c are constants and pow (z,b) denotes z to the power b, and wherein b is greater than zero and less than 1.
Patent GB-2411396-A (GB)
Title: Combined aeration pond and reedbed
Inventor: MURFIN QUINTIN ANTHONY
IPC: C02F3/30
Filed: 2004-02-24
Abstract: A reed bed 7 that floats within an aeration pond 1 separated by a water impermeable liner 2 that is supported by buoyancy elements 9 and ballasted 10 in the centre to create a shape with outwardly inclined slopes so that any aeration generated air bubbles buoy up to the liner to the surface rather than trap and create air pockets under the liner. Polluted water enters the aeration pond for primary treatment and then flows in to the reed bed by a floating constant head/flow weir 11 for secondary treatment. Treated water leaves the reedbed for discharge from the system outfall.
Patent GB-2405500-A (GB)
Title: Programmable controller
Inventor: NORIYASU FUKATSU
IPC: H04L29/02
Filed: 2003-05-28
Abstract: A programmable controller having one or more serial ports for serial communication. The programmable controller has switch means for switching the serial ports between a first state for processing a general-purpose communication protocol in accordance with the specification of a partner device, a second state capable of processing a computer link-dedicated protocol for performing communication with the fixed specification, and a third state which is an idle state. When the serial port is in the idle state, it is set to the first state by an instruction for initializing the serial port in the program for the general-purpose communication protocol. When the serial port has received a signal for starting communication using the computer link-dedicated protocol from an external device, the second state is set in. When the serial port is in the first state, it is switched to the idle state by an instruction to close the serial port. When the serial port is in the second state, it is switched to the idle state after completion of communication with an external device.
Patent GB-2412089-A (GB)
Title: Text entry device having a plurality of alphabetic letters on each text entry key
Inventor: DIBBLE STUART SPENCER
IPC: B41J5/10
Filed: 2004-06-04
Abstract: A text entry device (30) for use with a personal computer or a printer, wherein: the text entry device (30) comprises a plurality of keys (17); and each of a plurality of the keys (17) is associated with a plurality of letters of the alphabet. Also provided is an adapter (54. Fig 5) configured to connect to a mobile station (50, Fig 5) (e.g. a mobile phone or PDA) such as to enable communication of data between the mobile station (50, Fig 5) and the adaptor (54, Fig 5), the adapter (54, Fig 5) being further configured to receive signals representative of text generated using the mobile station (50, Fig 5), to convert said signals into text in a format interpretable by a personal computer (52, Fig 5), and then to transmit said text to the computer (52, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2397488-A (GB)
Title: Absorbent article with fastening system
Inventor: COUTURE-DORSCHNER LAURIE
IPC: A61F13/62
Filed: 2002-08-13
Abstract: A pant-like absorbent refastenable garment adapted to easy application and removal has hook and loop fasteners on the front and back side panels and in particular embodiments frangible bonds connecting the front and back side panels. The frangible bonds connecting the front and back side panels can be easily broken by the user prior to use and the hook and loop fasteners can be engaged prior to, or during, donning. The hook and loop fasteners do not need to be prefastened at the time of manufacture.
Patent GB-2405929-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for acoustic position logging ahead-of-the-bit
Inventor: MATHISZIK HOLGER
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2004-08-16
Abstract: The present invention relates to an acoustic logging apparatus comprising a bottomhole assembly (BHA) conveyed on a drilling tubular D in a borehole within an earth formation, the BHA comprising a source S for emitting preselected acoustic signals 1 and a receiver G, H, A for receiving acoustic signals 2, 3, 4, 5 produced by an interaction of the preselected acoustic signal with the formation. The source S may comprise an axially distributed array of axially directed sources, an azimuthally distributed array of axially directed sources, an axially distributed array of azimuthally directed source or an azimuthally distributed array of azimuthally directed sources.
Patent GB-2404600-A (GB)
Title: Inductively coupled drive module for electrically powered models
Inventor: ROOKE GRAHAM JOHN CHAMOT
IPC: A63H29/24
Filed: 2003-05-16
Abstract: An inductively coupled drive module for small scale model vehicles, the module including an electric motor having at least one output shaft having an axis of rotation; and at least one inductive coupling, the inductive coupling having: a body which includes a drive shaft which is coaxial with said output shaft, an opening to permit a first end portion of said output shaft to extend within the body, bearings located within the body to permit the body to rotate about said axis but independently of rotation of said output shaft, and a member mounted on said output shaft for rotation therewith and within a cavity formed in the body, the member being: (a) made from or includes magnetic material, or (b) made from or includes electrically conductive material; and wherein the body is: (c) made from or includes electrically conductive material, (when the member is made from or includes magnetic material), or (d) made from or includes magnetic material (when the member is made from or includes electrically conductive material), the arrangement being such that when the electric motor rotates and its output shaft rotates, the member rotates within the body so that induced currents will flow in the body or member which currents will react the magnetic material in the member or mounting body and cause a torque to be applied to the body to thereby cause rotation thereof and consequential rotation of the drive shaft.
Patent GB-2421814-A (GB)
Title: Web AV recording device
Inventor: WENG SHIH-HSIUNG
IPC: H04H60/31
Filed: 2004-12-30
Abstract: The web AV (i.e. audio + video) recording device has connectors 111, 112, a transceiver 12, a storage device 13 and a processor 14. The connectors 111, 112 connect to external web devices 21, 22. The transceiver 12 connects to the connectors 111, 112 for transceiving AV signals. The storage device 13 stores a comparison table 141, which records the correspondence between each web device address (i.e. the physical MAC address) and the IP address. The processor 14 connects to the transceiver 12 and the storage device 13. After the processor 14 receives the AV signals transmitted from the transceiver 12, the AV signals are scheduled for processing if they are recognized as internal signals. If the received AV signals are external, they are scheduled to be transmitted to another web device after determining IP address and comparing with the comparison table 141. Therefore the AV recorder can process its internal and external AV (audio + video) signals and transmit AV signals between two web devices.
Patent GB-2410212-A (GB)
Title: Rotary hammer with ram catcher
Inventor: HETCHER JASON D
IPC: B25D11/00
Filed: 2002-09-17
Abstract: A rotary hammer operable in an idle mode and a hammer mode and comprises a housing (Fig 1, 14) and a barrel 50 positioned in the housing and having a forward portion. A ram 78 is positioned within the barrel and is movable relative to the barrel between hammering positions and an idle position. In some aspects, a ram catcher assembly 110 is positioned along the axis adjacent the forward portion of the barrel to releasably hold the ram 78 in the idle position. The ram catcher 110 assembly includes a friction member 114 frictionally engageable with the ram and a damping member 118 at least partially surrounding the friction member. The friction member includes at least one substantially C - shaped member. As the ram moves to the idle position with a force, the damping member absorbs at least a portion of the force and the friction member 114 applies friction to the ram. Also disclosed is a ventilated crank case, a chuck configuration using a transverse pin (Fig 6A, 146), and an air cushion for the ram as it enters the idle position.
Patent GB-2407052-A (GB)
Title: Method for making a screen for a vibratory separator
Inventor: ADAMS THOMAS COLE
IPC: B07B1/48
Filed: 2003-06-16
Abstract: A method for making a screen assembly for a vibratory separator, the method comprising the steps of gluing together with glue at least two layers of fine screening material, allowing the glue to set to form an a glued-together at least two layers of fine screening material, preheating the glued-together at least two layers of fine screening material, placing the thus-preheated at least two layers of fine screening material in a heating apparatus, placing a coarse mesh layer on the at least two layers of screening material on the heating apparatus, placing on the coarse mesh layer a support with heat activated material thereon for adhering the support to the coarse mesh layer, and heating the coarse mesh layer, the at least two layers of fine screening material, and the support to adhere the support to the coarse mesh layer and to glue the at least two layers of fine screening material to the coarse mesh layer.
Patent GB-2423789-A (GB)
Title: Security device with sliding bolt and hinged member
Inventor: HART NORMAN ALAN
IPC: E05C17/16
Filed: 2005-03-04
Abstract: A security device is disclosed that comprises a rectilinearly sliding bolt 2 that may be received into a slotted hinged member 3 in a locked position. When the bolt is in the locked position, the end of the bolt 2 slides within the slot of the hinged member as the door is opened. The hinged member will then lift upwards as the door is opened. This permits opening of the door to a fixed distance only to prevent forced entry by an unauthorised person. The security device is fixed to the door-frame and door using screws 5. The device may be made from mild steel.
Patent GB-2429154-A (GB)
Title: Sleeve for securing a line to a patient
Inventor: SPINOZA MARC HOWARD
IPC: A61M25/02
Filed: 2005-07-13
Abstract: Apparatus for securing a line 112, comprising at least one sleeve 110 of variable length capable when lengthened of gripping the line 112 and when shortened of sliding along the line 112, the device further comprising release means 214, 216, 218, 220 arranged to shorten the sleeve on application of a compressive force to the release means 218, 220 in a direction substantially transverse to the longitudinal direction of the sleeve 110. The sleeve 110 may be a braided tubular sleeve, and may have a radio opaque marker woven into the braid. There may be a plurality of sleeves 110 to secure a plurality of lines. The force required to shorten the sleeve may be greater than the force required to buckle the line 110. A sleeve 110 may be used to seal appertures in a line such as repairing splits.
Patent GB-2417369-A (GB)
Title: Seat electrical connectors integrated into floor
Inventor: HENLEY JAMES T
IPC: B64D11/06
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A cabling system for a mobile platform - for example, for providing power and data connections for the seats in an aircraft - includes lower connectors 56 and upper connectors 78. The lower connectors may be mounted in floor panels, and are connected by wires below the floor panels which may be mounted on the floor panels. The upper connectors connect to a seat electrical unit (SEU) and may provide power and internet for a laptop. The connectors may have o-rings to prevent moisture penetration, or be connected via an adapter (236, Fig 6).
Patent GB-2430137-A (GB)
Title: Plastering bucket
Inventor: KEYWORTH GLENN
IPC: E04F21/02
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A bucket (1) includes the addition of a secondary handle (4) at the base of the unit (5), which may comprise a raised inner base. The handle (4) is housed within the shape of the bucket (1) to allow stacking. The bucket has a specific mark (2) within, to determine the amount of liquid needed per universal bag of plastering powder products. The upper handle (7) is designed sit on the outside of the bucket when in the down position.
Patent GB-2428908-A (GB)
Title: Insulating structure between bus bars for vehicle interior lamp
Inventor: OCHIAI HIROSHI
IPC: B60Q3/02
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: An interior lamp structure for a vehicle has a bus bars 4 and a flexible insulator 8 which fits in grooves accommodating the bus bars and covers otherwise exposed parts of the bus bars to prevent short circuits.
Patent GB-2416576-A (GB)
Title: Transition fittings
Inventor: MUCKLE DEREK
IPC: F16L55/165
Filed: 2002-06-05
Abstract: A transition fitting for a pipe 3 having an expandable liner 1, the liner having an unsupported length extending from the end of the pipe, the fitting comprising a tubular body 4 to fit over the end of the pipe; means for securing the fitting to the pipe; means for securing the fitting to the liner; and liner support means for the unsupported length of liner, adapted to be received within the tubular body. The tubular body is preferably formed from two half shells and has two opposed orifices in its tubular wall. The liner support means preferably comprise interlocking profiles which can be inserted though the orifices. The fitting may be secured to the expandable liner by an externally tapered insert (11, fig.4) and an internally tapered collar (9, fig.4) adapted to cooperate with the insert to grip the liner. Also claimed is an insertion tool for inserting an insert into an expandable liner and a method for introducing an insert into a pipe.
Patent GB-2425240-A (GB)
Title: Humane bird despatcher
Inventor: EARSMAN DAVID
IPC: A22B3/08
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A humane bird despatcher includes two handles (1, 2) freely pivoted about one end, the handles (1, 2) being so shaped in the applied section so as to despatch the bird safely, quickly and efficiently, without further damage to the appearance of the bird. The handles (1, 2) may be fitted with non-slip grips (4, 5). The handles (1, 2) may have an adjustable friction element to the pivot or hinge pin. The handles have jaws which may have cooperating surfaces which may be D-shaped or rough.
Patent GB-2430150-A (GB)
Title: Swivel wheel assembly with locking means to prevent swivelling
Inventor: LAN RED
IPC: B60B33/02
Filed: 2005-11-03
Abstract: A wheel-mounting assembly includes: a pivot shaft 5; a frame-connecting part 4; a wheel-mounting part 3 pivoted to the frame-connecting part 4 through the pivot shaft 5 and formed with a retaining hole 325; a limiting member 61 mounted movably, (ideally slidingly) on the frame-connecting part 4 and extendable into the retaining hole 325; an biasing member 62 e.g. a spring for urging the limiting member 61 to move toward the retaining hole 325; a controlling member 72 pivoted to and rotatable relative to the frame-connecting part 4 between a retaining position to retain the limiting member 61, and a releasing position to free the limiting member 61 therefrom; and a locking member 73 pivoted to and rotatable relative to the controlling member 72 between a locking position to retain the controlling member 72 at the retaining position, and an unlocking position to release the controlling member 72 therefrom.
Patent GB-2418240-A (GB)
Title: Composite coiled tubing end connector
Inventor: BROTZELL ARTHUR D
IPC: E21B17/04
Filed: 2004-05-21
Abstract: Connectors (100) for attaching a composite pipe (102) to a service member are described herein. In one embodiment, a connector can include a service end (108), a slip nut (112), a slip (110), a seal carrier (114), and an energy conductor (2170). The slip can be disposed about the outer surface of the pipe and can be engaged by the service end and the slip nut to compress the slip into gripping contact with the pipe. The seal carrier can be positioned in a bore of the pipe at a location radially opposite the slip to resist deformation of the pipe when the slip is compressed into gripping contact with the pipe. The energy conductor can be embedded within and surrounded by a material of the service end for connection with an energy conductor within the composite pipe.
Patent GB-2436893-A (GB)
Title: Inkjet printing of cross point passive matrix devices
Inventor: NEWSOME CHRISTOPHER
IPC: H01L51/40
Filed: 2006-03-31
Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a cross-point device such as an organic ferroelectric memory array can use inkjet printing from solution in ambient conditions to deposit electrodes 200 and regions of functional material 150 such as ferroelectric material or semiconductor material between top 200 and bottom 100 electrodes at the intersections, thereby reducing the need for lithography and planarising techniques. In some embodiments, two or three sub-arrays of overlapping or interlacing crossed electrodes are formed, with areas of dielectric material (fig 4c; 160b, 160c) printed between sub-arrays of electrodes to electrically insulate the arrays from one another, so that regions of functional material which are part of adjacent cross-point arrays at least partially overlap on the same vertical level. Intersecting electrodes for each array may be at an angle to one another other than 90 degrees (see figs 9). A wetting layer may be deposited on the functional material prior to deposition of the electrodes.
Patent GB-2437237-A (GB)
Title: Marker float
Inventor: BAYES GARY EDWARD
IPC: A01K93/00
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: A marker float is disclosed which comprises a buoyant body 102 incorporating an anchoring point 116 for a line which in use extends from a front end of the body, the body being designed to float in water with its rear end projecting above the water surface. In the invention, the front end of the body is formed with a bore for receiving the line 10 and the anchoring point 116 is located within the bore so as not to project from the front end of the body.