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Patent GB-2408047-A (GB)
Title: Colourant for use in thermoplastic compositions
Inventor: ZENG FUQUAN
IPC: C08J3/20
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: A colourant additive composition for addition to a thermoplastic moulding composition is disclosed, wherein the colourant composition comprises at least one reducible colourant, such as a vat dye. In one aspect, the colourant is uniformly dispersed in an inert liquid carrier, such as a hydrocarbon, alcohol, ester, or a mixture thereof. The thermoplastic composition may comprise a polyester, such as polyethylene terephthalate, which upon addition of the colourant, may be used to make bottles. Such bottles can be recycled by subjecting the material to reducing conditions sufficient to cause a change in colour.
Patent GB-2395683-A (GB)
Title: Adornment for comestible product
Inventor: RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: A23G3/34
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: Starch based substrates are provided with images thereon by offset printing or a silk screen printing process using edible inks, the substrates being applied to comestible products, such as pastries, iced cakes, pasties, ice cream, cream and meat products for the adornment thereof The substrates are freeze thaw stable when formed and may be frozen until required for use when the substrates may be applied to an unprocessed or part processed comestible. After application to an unprocessed or part processed comestible, which may then be baked, fried or grilled, a substrate and image thereon will expand with the comestible product without loss of image definition as the product becomes fully processed. A method of manufacture of the substrates is also disclosed using xanthan gum, rapeseed oil, modified starch and lecithin.
Patent GB-2397435-A (GB)
Title: Io detector
Inventor: BATEMAN ROBERT HAROLD
IPC: H01J43/24
Filed: 2003-12-08
Abstract: An ion detector 1' suitable for use with a mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising one or more microchannel plates 3a, 3b and an anode 4 arranged to receive electrons emitted from the one or more microchannel plates 3a, 3b. The anode 4 has a smaller diameter than the microchannel plates 3a, 3b and is arranged at a distance of at least 15 mm from the microchannel plates 3a, 3b. One or more focusing lenses 8, 9 are provided intermediate the microchannel plates 3a,3b and the anode 4. The anode 4 preferably comprises two portions separated by an electrically insulated layer. This reduces problems associated with capacitive coupling and ringing noise with respect to the detector.
Patent GB-2393409-A (GB)
Title: Supplying method of spectacle lenses
Inventor: SHIRAYANAGI MORIYASU
IPC: G02C7/02
Filed: 2001-07-05
Abstract: In a supplying method of a spectacle lens, a plurality of types (series A, B, C, D) of finished lenses that are different in base curve (D1m) are prepared for each of a plurality of vertex powers (SPH), the average power errors and astigmatisms of said finished lenses being approximately identical within 30 degrees of visual angle. One type of said finished lens is then selected from the plurality based on a required specification for the spectacle lens and weighting of optical performance and outward appearance.
Patent GB-2398941-A (GB)
Title: Controlling electric motors
Inventor: SZULYK ZENON
IPC: G05B9/02
Filed: 2003-12-19
Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for controlling a power bridge 12 for brushless DC motors, for passivation of servos by inhibited motor rotor operation in the event of failure. The Servo motor controls have at least two independent control paths and validation of positional information. A sensor assembly 14 generates signals indicative of the position of the motor rotor, and a signal validation detector is used to validate the generated signals and inhibit rotation of the motor rotor when the sensor assembly 14 generates an invalid signal. A first information processor 42 is provided in communication with the sensor assembly 14 for receiving the generated signals to establish an A Lane decision-making channel control path 46 to a PWM interface 24, and a second information processor 44 is in communication with the sensor assembly 14 to establish a B Lane decision-making channel control path 48 to the PWM interface. Control logic provided with a PWM interface also inhibits rotation of the motor rotor when a decision from the A Lane differs from a decision from the B Lane. The commutation signal detector provides a state machine to validate the commutation and ensure the validity of signals indicating the position of the motor rotor from the sensor assembly 14.
Patent GB-2403950-A (GB)
Title: Pyrimidine nucleosides from reaction of sugar phosphate with pyrimidine base derivative & enzyme having cytosine nucleoside phosphorylase activity
Inventor: ARAKI TADASHI
IPC: C07H19/067
Filed: 2004-07-12
Abstract: A method for producing a pyrimidine nucleoside compound comprises the step of: ```reacting a sugar phosphate with a pyrimidine base derivative in the presence of an enzyme having cytosine nucleoside phosphorylase activity, ```wherein the pyrimidine base derivative is represented by general formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=18 WI=23 LX=589 LY=444 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: ```R1 represents an amino group (that is optionally substituted by an acyl group having an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms or by an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms), an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms, or a thiol group; ```R2 represents an amino group, a thiol group, a hydroxyl group, or a hydrogen atom; ```R3 represents an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms (that is optionally substituted by a hydroxyl group), an amino group, or a hydrogen atom; ```R4 represents a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom; ```with the proviso that when R1 is an amino group, R2 is a hydroxyl group, and R4 is a hydrogen atom, then R3 is neither an alkyl group of 1 to 3 carbon atoms nor a hydrogen atom. The enzyme having cytosine nucleoside phosphorylase activity may be derived from E. coli and may be provided in the form of a bacterial cell of a microorganism having the enzyme, or a processed enzyme prepared from the bacterial cell, or a culture solution of the bacterial cell. Pyrimidine nucleoside compounds represented by general formula (II): <EMI ID=1.2 HE=24 WI=36 LX=498 LY=2144 TI=CF> <PC>wherein: ```R5 represents an amino group or a hydrogen atom; ```R6 represents an amino group or a hydrogen atom; and ```R7 represents a hydroxyl group or a hydrogen atom, are claimed per se.
Patent GB-2405536-A (GB)
Title: Computer system with configurable docking station
Inventor: GASBARRO HENRY FRANK
IPC: H05K7/14
Filed: 2004-08-02
Abstract: A system includes a computer 12 having at least one power input connection and at least one I/O connection grouped into a first port 24. The system also includes a docking station 14 that has at least one power output connection and at least one I/O connection grouped into a second port 36. The system further comprises a cable having a first end 250 connectable with the first port 24 and a second end 252 connectable with the second port 36. The cable provides an interconnection between the power output connection and the power input connection. The cable also provides interconnection between the I/O connection of the computer 12 and the I/O connection of the docking station 14. The docking station 14 may include connectors 276 that form I/O ports 32 on the docking station 14 for facilitating quick addition of functions through the installation of cables and modules 80 into the docking station 14.
Patent GB-2417333-A (GB)
Title: Automatic bias control for an optical modulator
Inventor: TIPPER ALAN
IPC: H04B10/58
Filed: 2004-08-13
Abstract: An automatic bias controller for an optical modulator (18) is provided. The automatic bias controller comprises a driver (25) for providing an electrical data signal to the modulator and bias means for providing a bias voltage to the modulator. A microprocessor (74) provides a low frequency digital modulation signal, which is converted to an analogue modulation signal by a digital to analogue converter (76). The analogue modulation signal is applied to the bias means (so as to modulate the bias voltage) or to the driver (so as to modulate the amplitude of the data signal). Intensity detection means (70) for detecting the intensity of light emitted by the modulator are provided, and an analogue to digital converter (72) converts the output of the intensity detection means to a digital intensity signal which is passed to the microprocessor. The digital intensity signal is analysed, and the bias means instructed to adjust the bias voltage on the basis of the analysed signal. The digital modulation signal is preferably a rectangular wave or time multiplexed series of periods in which the bias voltage and data signal amplitude are varied.
Patent GB-2409005-A (GB)
Title: Internally insulated turbine assembly
Inventor: OLSEN ANDREW J
IPC: F01D1/08
Filed: 2004-11-04
Abstract: A combustion turbine engine includes an outer housing with wall which defines an inlet, an outlet and an inner surface. An insulation cartridge 90 is disposed within the outer housing 80 and defines an inner space. The insulation cartridge 90 includes a wall (195,200 in fig. 4) and a core 210 and is operable to at least thermally insulate the outer housing from the flow of high temperature gas. A turbine rotor 60 is disposed within the inner space and is rotatable in response to the flow of high temperature gas. In another aspect, a turbine with an insulation cartridge is incorporated into a microturbine engine system with a recuperator and generator.
Patent GB-2405720-A (GB)
Title: Method for playing a media item on a portable media player with automatic quality settings
Inventor: ROBBIN JEFFREY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2002-10-17
Abstract: A method for playing a media item on a media player comprises retrieving media information which relates to quality characteristics for the media item to be played, configuring the media player in accordance with the quality characteristics and playing the media item. The characteristics may be equalizer, volume, amplitude, bit rate, sampling rate or time settings. The media items may be music, audio, song, MP3, image or video files. The portable player may consist of a storage disk that stores a plurality of media items, an input device to select media items, a cache memory, a media database that stores media information and a processor that controls the media player to store, remove and play media items. The player may connect with a host computer for uploading and downloading media items, it may automatically synchronise the media items by comparing media information. The management of the media items may be performed by the host computer using playlists.
Patent GB-2417069-A (GB)
Title: A control valve maintaining part of a heating, cooling or air conditioning the system at a higher pressure
Inventor: BRAY KENNETH RAYMOND
IPC: F24D3/02
Filed: 2004-12-24
Abstract: A heating system has an expansion tank 11 that supplies a fluid such as water to a low pressure boiler 12 for heating. Heated water is distributed through fluid conduits 13, 16 by a pump 17 to thermal absorbers or emitters such as radiators 14, and then returned to the boiler 12 and tank 11. A non-return valve 18 in an outlet conduit 13 and a pressure control valve 19 in a return conduit 16 maintain fluid in the absorber/emitter portion of the conduits at a pressure higher than a head H between the tank fluid level and a high point in the system. Valve 19 or a motorised valve 26 close when the pump 17 is off to maintain pressure, and if the pressure drops a pressure sensor 21 switches on pump 17. An expansion vessel 22 can damp fluctuations, and an isolating or non-return valve 24 allows filling of the system. An embodiment omits control valve 19, and has motorised valve 26 controlled by pressure sensor 21 to maintain system pressure. The system may be for cooling or air conditioning.
Patent GB-2423269-A (GB)
Title: Scissors with laterally restrained blades
Inventor: GEORGE SAMUEL
IPC: B26B13/08
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: Scissors, especially surgical scissors, having first and second pivotably connected elongate blade members 16, 18 wherein at least one of the blade members is associated with a restraining member 46 extending at least partially along said blade member and spaced therefrom to define a slot in which the other blade member is at least partially received during cutting to restrain relative lateral movement of the blade members away from each other during a cutting stroke. This enables cutting of tough or slippery items which might otherwise cause the blades to splay away from each other. As the scissors are closed wedges 110 force the handles 20, 22 laterally apart and the blades 16, 18 together. Preferably the blades are bevelled, scalloped or serrated.
Patent GB-2427566-A (GB)
Title: Movable equestrian fence
Inventor: CROOKS MAURICE
IPC: A63K3/04
Filed: 2005-06-29
Abstract: A movable equestrian fence includes a framework 4 which provides an upwardly open brush mounting structure, a forwardly projecting apron bed (fig.3, 38) and a resilient cushion 8, the brush mounting structure adapted to be packed with upstanding brush or like material and the apron bed serves to receive and removably mount the cushion to provide a resilient inclined upper surface. Preferably the bed comprises a movable carriage coupled to the framework allowing the bed to be advanced and retracted to support cushions of different sizes and also includes an upstanding kick-board 48. Optionally the cushion may be formed from foamed material contained in a protective outer layer. The framework may be provided with wheels and a tow connector.
Patent GB-2421767-A (GB)
Title: A method of controlling an engine start in a hybrid vehicle
Inventor: COLVIN DAN
IPC: B60K6/48
Filed: 2005-08-19
Abstract: A vehicle 10 and a method for starting an engine 12 in the vehicle 10 are disclosed. The vehicle 10 has a motor/generator 14, a disconnect clutch 22 disposed between the engine 12 and the motor/generator 14 and a transmission 16 disposed between the motor/generator 14 and the vehicle drive wheels 18. The transmission 16 includes an input clutch 36 which is selectively engageable for facilitating torque transfer between the motor/generator 14 and the vehicle drive wheels 18. When an engine start is requested, the transmission input clutch 36 is partially disengaged to at least partially isolate the vehicle drive wheels 18 from engine torque disturbances when the engine 12 is started.
Patent GB-2417968-A (GB)
Title: Two cone drill bit with enhanced stability
Inventor: BOUDRARE MOHAMMED
IPC: E21B10/08
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: A two cone roller drill bit has first and second roller cones 115A, 115B arranged to have a cone separation angle of between 145 and 166 degrees which is said to enhance stability. The design is such that bottom hole coverage of greater than 17 percent is achieved per revolution of the two cone drill bit. Two pads 103A, 103B, fig 3 may be disposed on opposing sides of the bit body between first and second legs of the two cone drill bit.
Patent GB-2431343-A (GB)
Title: A rotatable and shape-changeable Christmas tree
Inventor: CHUN CHANG LIN
IPC: A47G33/06
Filed: 2005-10-22
Abstract: A rotatable and shape-changeable Christmas tree, wherein the trunk 20 of the tree is pivotally installed on a base 10 and the trunk 20 includes a plurality of straight pipes 21 and a plurality of bent pipes 22 assembled to one another, on each of the straight pipes 21 is arranged a bearing 40 on which is mounted an annular support device 50, and between neighboring annular support devices 50 are arranged a plurality of decorative leaves 70. During rotation of the trunk 20 relative to the base 10, the annular support devices 50 will be driven to rotate, and the decorative leaves 70 will rotate along with the annular support devices 50 and will appear to change in shape during the rotation of the annular support devices. A tree crown decorative assembly 60 may be installed on a top end of the trunk 20. The annular support devices 50 may be of different sizes.
Patent GB-2419847-A (GB)
Title: Printing plate and method for fabricating the same.
Inventor: KIM CHUL HO
IPC: H05K3/10
Filed: 2005-11-02
Abstract: A printing plate and method for fabricating the same is disclosed. A metal layer (200) is first formed on a glass substrate (100). The metal layer (200) is then patterned in a predetermined shape. The glass substrate (100) is next etched to a predetermined depth using the patterned metal layer (200) as a mask and the metal layer (200) removed. If necessary, additional metal layers (200a) have the same or different patterns may be formed on the glass substrate (100) and the glass substrate (100) etched after each metal layer (200, 200a) is formed thereon until a desired etching depth in the glass is achieved.
Patent GB-2432771-A (GB)
Title: Bird access prevention device
Inventor: JONES DAVID
IPC: A01M29/32
Filed: 2005-12-02
Abstract: The device (10) comprises a linearly extending support member (20) having upper and lower surfaces (18,24), a plurality of tines (15) projecting upwardly at different angles from the device's upper surface (18), the device's lower surface (24) having a cross-section that is recessed, e.g. as a curved concave or as an inverted V-channel, to facilitate adhesive adherence of the support member (10) to the ridge (26) of a pitched roof. The linear support member (20) preferably comprises a first component (10) in the form of a flat strip of material having generally parallel planar upper and lower surfaces (18,14), and a second component   G  serving as an adaptor (20)   G  having a generally planar upper surface (22) for adhesive bonding to the generally planar lower surface (14) of the first component (10) of the linear support member, the adaptor's lower surface (24) being recessed as aforesaid.
Patent GB-2424248-A (GB)
Title: An out-springing retaining ring
Inventor: CROSS RODNEY ALAN
IPC: F01D11/00
Filed: 2006-03-08
Abstract: An out-springing retaining ring 6 includes a gap 16 in its circumference, the gap 16 being selected to have a size which, in the unstressed state of the ring 6, lies between the gap existing when the ring is in a working position (e.g. 12 in Fig. 3) and the size of the extended gap 15 required to assemble the ring into the working position.
Patent GB-2438605-A (GB)
Title: Bookmark
Inventor: JEWELL SHAREEN ANNE
IPC: B42D9/00
Filed: 2006-06-03
Abstract: A bookmark comprising a flexible, resilient, transparent strip; and adjustment means for enabling the strip to formed into a closed loop and for enabling the circumference of closed loop to be adjusted. In use the bookmark is formed into a closed loop that encircles at least one of the pages of the book and/or the cover. The bookmark is transparent so a user can read any text under the bookmark without needing to remove it, allowing the bookmark to remain in place without obstructing the reading of the book. The resilient nature of the material enables the bookmark to simply be lifted so that the next page can be placed underneath it, without needing to remove the bookmark from the book.
Patent GB-2439288-A (GB)
Title: Outdoor pool game
Inventor: HANSLIP PETER
IPC: A63D15/00
Filed: 2006-06-22
Abstract: An outdoor pool game comprising a frame with rubber cushions enclosing a playing area of grass or artificial turf. Nine coloured wooden balls are used as target balls and a white ball is used a cue ball. Pockets are provided in the corners and sides of the frame, with a steel gate to retain the ball in the pocket. The cue ball is bowled underarm in the manner of bowls to strike a coloured ball and direct it into a pocket. The frame is easily dismantled for storage.
Patent GB-2432040-A (GB)
Title: Ion implant dose control
Inventor: FARLEY MARVIN
IPC: H01L21/265
Filed: 2005-02-16
Abstract: This invention is concerned with the control of implanting ions into a substrate, such as doping semiconductor wafers. The ion beam is measured to ensure wafers are implanted with the correct, uniform ion dose. The incident ion beam comprises ions and neutrals, yet detectors measure only ions. The ions/neutrals ratio varies with the ion implanter's chamber pressure that in turn is known to rise and fall when the ion beam is on and off the wafer respectively, according to a characteristic time constant. This invention provides methods of correcting measured ionic currents to account for neutrals using the time constant. Initially an assumed time constant is used that is later improved by measuring the ionic current after a delay sufficient to allow the chamber pressure to recover to its base value. The time constant may also be improved by removing any quadratic variation in already determined true beam current values.
Patent GB-2434637-A (GB)
Title: A Staged Fuel Injector
Inventor: THOMSON NEAL A
IPC: F23D11/36
Filed: 2007-01-08
Abstract: A staged fuel injector 10 has a main fuel circuit 15 for delivering fuel to a main fuel atomizer 25, and a pilot fuel circuit 17 for delivering fuel to a pilot fuel atomizer 35. The pilot fuel atomizer can be located radially inward of the main fuel atomizer, and the pilot fuel circuit is in thermal contact with the main fuel circuit enroute to the pilot fuel atomizer. When fuel is directed through the pilot fuel circuit, fuel within the main fuel circuit is cooled and therefore prevented from coking during low power operation. The main fuel injector can include a prefilmer 24 and an associated swirler 18, with portions of the pilot fuel circuit formed in the outer diametrical surface of the prefilmer as passages 60a, 60b, and associated radial passages 74a, 74b extending through the prefilmer to provide fuel to the pilot atomizer. The main fuel circuit can also be arranged such that portions of the circuit are formed in the outer diametrical surface of the prefilmer as a passage 70, and this passage may be located between pilot fuel circuits 60a and 60b, an so may permit cooling of the main fuel flow by thermal contact with the surrounding pilot flow.
Patent GB-2430918-A (GB)
Title: Trailer for carrying a mechanical digger
Inventor: GRECO CHARLES
IPC: B60P7/15
Filed: 2007-02-05
Abstract: A flat bed trailer for transporting a mechanical digger 12 having a bucket 40 attached to a moveable arm 42 includes: a floor; a plurality of wheels 14 suitable for travel over roads; coupling means 22 for coupling the trailer to a towing vehicle; a plurality of restraining bars 32, 34 disposable substantially laterally across the trailer to restrain the mechanical digger 12 when positioned in the trailer; at least one bar retaining means 28 for releasably retaining at least one of the restraining bars 32, 34 in its restraining position: and a receptacle 38 disposed on the coupling means 22 for receiving and restraining the bucket 40 of the mechanical digger 12.
Patent GB-2432672-A (GB)
Title: Underwater detector and method capable of calculating fish quantity information on school of fish
Inventor: IIDA KOHJI
IPC: G01S7/523
Filed: 2005-03-28
Abstract: An underwater detector comprising a section (3) for transmitting an ultrasonic signal into water in a predetermined direction from the hull, a section (4) for receiving reflection echos from a school of fish (FS) originating from the transmitted ultrasonic signal by a receiving beam, and a section (5) for processing the signal of the receiving beam. The signal processing section (5) calculates the fish quantity information on the school of fish FS by integrating the input conversion acoustic intensity obtained by the receiving beam in a predetermined three-dimensional direction.