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Patent GB-2396159-A (GB)
Title: Low toxicity Fischer-Tropsch fuels, and process for their preparation
Inventor: KRUG RUSSELL R
IPC: C07C1/04
Filed: 2003-10-03
Abstract: The invention relates to Fischer-Tropsch fuels having lower toxicity than conventional diesel fuels. This is achieved by reducing the amount of an intermediate fraction, boiling between 260{C and 315{C. Preferably between 20 and 30 weight percent of the fuel boils at this point. It is further disclosed that the composition may have a bi-modal boiling distribution. The fuel composition has a 5 weight percent point at or below 300{C and a 95 weight percent point at or above 360{C. The kinematic viscosity at 40{C us less than 5.5 cSt, and the cloud point is less than -18{C. The process for preparing a low toxicity Fischer-Tropsch fuel comprises, separating the Fischer-Tropsch product into low, intermediate and high boiling fractions, and blending the low and high boiling fractions to produce said fuel.
Patent GB-2408084-A (GB)
Title: Push fit pipe joint uses insert to retain pipe
Inventor: CURTIS MARK JOHN
IPC: F16L33/22
Filed: 2003-10-23
Abstract: A push-fit joint 1, to which an end 23 of a plastics pipe 22 may be connected, comprises a socket 2 to receive the end 23 of the pipe 22, and a tubular liner 9 locatable within the socket 2 and adapted to fit within the end 23 of the pipe 23. The liner 9 has at least one interrupted circumferential ridge 12 and several smaller continuous ridges 13, 14, 15 extending radially outwardly therefrom to engage with an inner surface of the pipe 22. A set of resilient O-rings 19 held between a flange 11 of the liner 9 and a retaining ring 20 of the socket 2 retain the liner 9 within the socket 2 and urge the pipe 22 into more secure contact with the ridges 12, 13, 14 of the liner 9. The joint 1 can retain the pipe 22 even under longitudinal stresses sufficient to damage the pipe 22 itself. The joint 1 is particularly useful for connecting polyethylene gas pipes 22.
Patent GB-2407315-A (GB)
Title: A mobile picker, storage structure and storage system
Inventor: KING PETER
IPC: B65G1/04
Filed: 2003-10-25
Abstract: A mobile picker 20 for selecting an item from a storage unit having a plurality of locations 3, each location storing an item 5 to be selected, the mobile picker being capable of movement along a guide 10 associated with the storage unit and comprising: ```an onboard motor (39, fig 8) power supply (36, fig 8) and control unit (57, fig 8), the motor driving the mobile picker and being powered by the power supply and controlled by the control unit; and ```a picking tool 22 operable to select an item from a storage location in the storage unit; and ```a position detector (25, fig 8) for detecting the presence of a position indicator 12 associated with the storage unit, wherein the mobile picker is operable to determine the position of the mobile picker from information derived by the position detector. The device, in use, is normally parked on a docking station 3h where it can be re-charged and through which it can receive instructions. Also provided is a facility whereby one picker can via an actuator 41 engage another malfunctioning picker on a guide immediately next to it, and take over part of its function. The malfunctioning picker can also be coupled to the functioning picker so as to follow it and still be able to perform basic functions. Also claimed is a storage structure and a storage system incorporating the mobile picker.
Patent GB-2398624-A (GB)
Title: Process for the removal of the hydrogen sulfide in natural gas
Inventor: CICCARELLI LIBERATO GIAMPAOLO
IPC: C10L3/10
Filed: 2003-12-18
Abstract: A process for the removal of the hydrogen sulfide contained in natural gas comprises the following steps. Absorbing the hydrogen sulfide present in natural gas by means of a virgin naphtha, in an adsorbing device and with a molar ratio virgin naphtha/H2S ranging from 0.85 to 1.5. Recovering the hydrogen sulfide absorbed by the virgin naphtha as head product of a distillation column operating with a reflux having a temperature of between -5 and -20{C. Recycling the virgin naphtha discharged as bottom product of the distillation column, to the absorption step, Introducing the hydrogen sulfide back to the production field of natural gas, at the temperature and pressure conditions present at the head of the distillation column.
Patent GB-2392635-A (GB)
Title: Biphasic dispersing compositions for oil products
Inventor: CRESCENZI FRANCESCO
IPC: C09K23/00
Filed: 2002-07-09
Abstract: A description follows of biphasic dispersing compositions comprising a hydrophilic surfactant insoluble in oil and an organic carrier miscible with oil. The biphasic compositions are useful in the treatment of accidental oil spills in the sea.
Patent GB-2409897-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscopic cell
Inventor: ROSSITER VALENTINE JOHN
IPC: G01N21/03
Filed: 2004-01-12
Abstract: A spectroscopy cell has a body with a central outer sample chamber (6). Within this chamber (6) is a sample cavity (25) as part of a temperature controlled sample probe (23). At one end this sample cavity (25) is delimited by a movable gas connection insert (20) which extends outwardly to a temperature-controlled (e.g. cooled) end plate (8). Gas inlet and outlet tubes (29,30) also extend from the end plate to the sample cavity (25). In use the sample cavity (25) may be at a high temperature so that (a) it is difficult to provide seals for the gas connection insert (20) and gas tubes (29,30); and (b) they are subject to considerable thermal expansion and contraction. Similar problems occur with very low cavity temperatures. Therefore compressible seals (21,31,32) are provided in the end plate (8), remote from the chamber. Also shown is the method of forming a very low volume spectoscopic cell e.g. gas volume of under 10cm<3>.
Patent GB-2416130-A (GB)
Title: Construction Material
Inventor: ELLIOTT RICHARD
IPC: E01C13/06
Filed: 2004-07-15
Abstract: A construction material comprises a matrix of a concrete material (12) filled with pieces of rubber (11) reinforced with absorbent fibres (15. The invention also provides a method of manufacturing the construction material, a surfacing structure (1) , notably a tennis court, which incorporates the construction material, and a method of manufacturing the surfacing structure (1). Preferably the pieces of fibre-reinforced rubber are chopped-up or shredded car tyres having cloth like fibres.
Patent GB-2406540-A (GB)
Title: Flow distributor for an extrudate
Inventor: ALEXANDER DAVID
IPC: A23P1/12
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: An extruder exit flow distribution device 5, for use in the transfer of high-moisture food extrudate material from an extruder 45, said extruder 45 having one or more extrusion screws 38, to the inlet of a multi-channel cooling die 50, said flow distribution device 5 having an internal extrudate passage 10 which defines a flow path L for any given element of extrudate 42 passing from the extruder exit to the entrance of said cooling die 50. The ratio of the length of the extrudate flow path L through the passage 10 to the length of outer diameter of an extruder screw 38 is greater than 0.75:1.
Patent GB-2418974-A (GB)
Title: Data input from the relative position of devices on respective hands of a user
Inventor: PILU MAURIZIO
IPC: G06F3/0346
Filed: 2004-10-07
Abstract: A machine-human data input interface has a first device which can be fixedly mounted relative to a portion of a hand of a user, and a second device which can be fixedly mounted relative to a portion of a digit of the other hand of the user, at least one of the devices generating a signal representative of relative position or movement of the devices. The devices may be a ring 100, fingertip cap 200 or sticky pad. The signal can be sent by a wireless means to remote device such as a PDA, mobile telephone or computer. One device may be passive, and the devices may be wirelessly coupled, or connected with a cable or fibre optics. The devices may include a processor (401, fig 4); memory; antenna; skin conductivity detector; or a movement detector or transducer such as a camera, accelerometer, or an infra-red/ultrasound emitter/receiver. One device may draw power from the other. Movement data can be compared to stored data for determining relative position or characters which appear to be written on a palm of a user's hand.
Patent GB-2418373-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for processing waste fluorinated products
Inventor: MCDOWALL GARY
IPC: B01D53/84
Filed: 2004-12-07
Abstract: Method and apparatus for removing fluorinated material from a fluid, e.g. deriving from fire extinguishers, comprising a fluorinated material and an oxidisable and/or enzymatically digestible substrate, the method comprising the steps of: a) introducing one or more oxidising agents and/or enzymes into the fluid; b) passing the fluid through an activated carbon matrix to remove at least part of the fluorinated material; and c) discharging the cleansed fluid from the activated carbon matrix. The activated carbon matrix can comprise an interchangeable cartridge. The apparatus can comprise at least one main filter for removing a substantial part of the fluorinated material and at least one polishing filter to remove the remaining fluorinated material.
Patent GB-2409289-A (GB)
Title: Feedthrough optical waveguide strain relief
Inventor: ATTANASIO DANIEL V
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2004-12-15
Abstract: A method and apparatus for feeding an optical waveguide through a partition device. Embodiments include a wellhead outlet comprising a first chamber 101 having a first port 106 for feeding an optical waveguide 104 through to the first chamber, and a strain relief member 102 coupled with the first chamber to limit motion of the optical waveguide at or near the first port. The strain relief member 102 can be a rigid curved tube coupled to the first port and/or a fiber management member providing one or more fiber retention pathways. The optical waveguide takes the form of an optical fibre.
Patent GB-2422577-A (GB)
Title: Loose leaf binder
Inventor: CHANG SUN LING
IPC: B42F13/16
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: The loose leaf binder has a back 10 and a binding element 20 made of flexible material. The back 10 has two tracks 13, two side slots 14, and a middle slot 15. The binder 20 has multiple open rings 21. A notebook 50 with loose-leaf papers can be easily attached to the loose-leaf binder by passing the open rings 21 through the punched holes 51 in the notebook 50 simultaneously. The open rings are then slid into the side slots 14 of spine 11 where they are hooked by longitudinal lips (131, figure 3) of tracks 13. The plugs 30, which each have two side tines 33 and a middle tine 32, are then inserted into the ends of spine 11. The latch 322 on the central tine 32 of each plug 30 engages though hole 17 to retain the plug in the back 10. Inclined release surfaces 323 aid removal of the plugs.
Patent GB-2412205-A (GB)
Title: Data storage system with an interface in the form of separate components plugged into a backplane.
Inventor: FUJIMOTO KAZUHISA
IPC: G06F3/06
Filed: 2004-05-18
Abstract: A data storage system has at least one interface, memory unit, processor and a plurality of disk drives. The memory unit acts as a cache for the data received by the interface unit and is controlled by the processor. The interface, memory and processor are connected by a first backplane, wherein the backplane has plural connectors for changing the number of processors. The disk units are connected by a second backplane. The backplanes may be mounted on separate chassis. The processor unit may have plural microprocessors and may decide how many to operate depending on the load. The first backplane may have plural connectors for the interface units. The system is such that it may be possible to change the number of processor units relative to the number of interface units. The interface, memory, processor and the disk units may be mounted on separate boards. A switch unit may relay data between the interface, memory and processor units.
Patent GB-2416603-A (GB)
Title: Interconnected zones within a process control system
Inventor: NIXON MARK J
IPC: G05B19/418
Filed: 2003-04-08
Abstract: A local process control network in a process control system having a plurality of process control networks 12,14 communicatively interconnected by communication links, 20, 22 the process control networks being able to transfer process control messages to each other via the communication links 20, 22, the local process control network comprising: a controller 24,26 at least one device capable of performing process control functions; a bus 34,58 communicatively connecting the controller and the at least on device whereby the controller 24, 26 and the at least one device transmit process control messages on the bus, 34, 58 and an inter-zone server 32,56 connected to the bus 34, 58 and having a communication routine that uses at least one of the communication links 20, 22 to transfer process control messages between the controller 24, 26 and at least one device of the process control network, and a remote process control network of the process control system.
Patent GB-2421304-A (GB)
Title: Optical touch panel with integrated arrays of opposing alternating emitters and detectors
Inventor: YEE PAK HONG
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2005-12-13
Abstract: A touch detection system and method is achieved having high resolution by forming an integrated array of alternating emitters and detectors(E302-E323, D301-D324). Using integration techniques, the detectors (D301-D324) can be made much larger than the emitters (E302-E323) while the gaps between the emitters and detectors are maintained relatively small. Thus, high resolution is achieved without dramatically increasing the number of emitter/detector pairs. In one embodiment each array is positioned on an edge of a display 30 such that the emitter of one array is lined up (on axis with) a detector of an opposing array. In one embodiment, the touch detection system and method operates to detect the amplitude of signals arriving from opposing arrays so as to precisely determine the location of a touched position. Off-axis scanning can be employed to increase sensitivity.
Patent GB-2419070-A (GB)
Title: Master-slave synchronization communication method
Inventor: FUJIWARA NOBORU
IPC: H04L12/64
Filed: 2004-06-10
Abstract: There is provided a master-slave synchronization communication method capable of prolonging the communication cycle according to the number of stations (communication load) without causing a jitter at the synchronization point of the communication cycle and performing transmission scheduling in such a manner that data is transmitted after a predetermined time from the synchronization point. The master-slave synchronization communication method uses the unique cycle of the IEEE1394 communication as a basic cycle and a communication cycle set to be an integral multiple of the basic cycle. Each station includes detection means for detecting a synchronization point which is a communication cycle start timing and a basic cycle counter indicating how may basic cycles precede the current cycle from the synchronization point (after a synchronization point is detected, counter values in all the stations are identical). The master transmits an instruction to each slave according to the transmission management table assigned in advance for each of the basic cycle counter values. Each slave transmits response data to the master according to the transmission timing information in which the basic cycle counter value is set for transmitting the response.
Patent GB-2421712-A (GB)
Title: Improved ink jet printheads and methods therefor
Inventor: LATTUCA MICHAEL D
IPC: B41J2/16
Filed: 2004-08-10
Abstract: A semiconductor substrate for an ink jet printhead. The substrate includes a silicon substrate having a thickness ranging from about 500 to about 900 microns and having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. One or more ink feed slots are formed in the silicon substrate from the first surface to the second surface thereof. The ink feed slots have a first width dimension, opposing first ends, and a first length dimension between the opposing first ends adjacent the first surface of the substrate. Stress relieving openings are provided adjacent the opposing first ends of the ink feed slots. The stress relieving openings provide an overall feed slot length dimension, have a radius greater than the first width dimension of the ink feed slots and have a radius to first length dimension ratio ranging from about 1:60 to about 1:250.
Patent GB-2423211-A (GB)
Title: Compose rate reduction for displays
Inventor: BAXTER BRENT S
IPC: G06T15/70
Filed: 2004-12-17
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention blend frames over a specified temporal window to produce a smooth appearance at a reduced frame rate. As the window moves further or closer to the viewer, motion blur may be accomplished by temporal averaging. In particular, the temporal average is used to blend image information for a predefined/brief interval before and after the time of the output frame, retaining all of the image information, but in a slightly blurred form. After the relevant image information is retained, frames may be displayed at a reduced output rate while retaining sufficient information to reproduce a smoothly moving animation sequence.
Patent GB-2427336-A (GB)
Title: Using quantum key distribution to provide secure communication between a mobile device and an ATM terminal
Inventor: HARRISON KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H04B10/112
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A secure transaction method is provided for publicly-accessible transaction terminals (5). The method uses quantum key distribution (QKD) between QKD apparatus (2) of a portable device (1) and complimentary QKD apparatus (4) incorporated the transaction terminal (5). After the device (1) has been brought up to the transaction terminal (5), the QKD apparatus (2) of the device (2) and the complimentary QKD apparatus (4) of the terminal (5) are used to provide the device and terminal with new secret shared random material. The new secret shared random material is then used to establish a secure classical communication channel between the device (1) and transaction terminal (5) for conducting a transaction. An ATM terminal and POS terminal that use quantum key distribution are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2428248-A (GB)
Title: Reduced mass detergent tablets
Inventor: GERET LAURENCE
IPC: C11D17/00
Filed: 2006-06-29
Abstract: A multi-benefit cleaning tablet for use in a washing operation has a weight between 1 and 15g. and can be used singularly or with one or more other like tablets. Preferably the tablet is used for dishwashing. The tablet may comprise detergent plus water-softeners and/or rinse aid.. Also discloses is a packaged product comprising one or more tablets.
Patent GB-2441350-A (GB)
Title: Filtering access to internet content
Inventor: PHILLIPS MICHAEL JOHN ANDREW
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-08-31
Abstract: Disclosed is a method of controlling access to a remote Internet site, defined by a URL. comprising the steps of: intercepting, using a local proxy server, a user's request to visit a particular site; transmitting details of the requested URL to a remote server to compare the URL with a white-list comprising details of URLs, which have previously been assessed and found to be safe; if the requested URL is present in the white-list, allowing the local proxy server to access the requested URL; or if the requested URL is not present in the white-list, directing a web-spider to visit the site and assess its content according to one or more predefined criteria, wherein if the content is assessed to be safe, the local proxy server is allowed to access the requested URL.
Patent GB-2427677-A (GB)
Title: Heating radiator incorporating a tv
Inventor: BENN ALASTAIR
IPC: A47K10/06
Filed: 2005-02-10
Abstract: A heating radiator (17), particularly for installation in a bathroom such as a hotel bathroom, incorporates a TV (9) or similar media/audio-visual/audio or visual display device with either built in, or separate speakers.
Patent GB-2435477-A (GB)
Title: Coolable carrier plate
Inventor: DEUS CARSTEN
IPC: C23C14/54
Filed: 2007-02-21
Abstract: A coolable carrier plate 1 for a target assembly used in a vacuum atomisation system. The plate comprises a connection surface, at least one sealant for sealing the connection surface and a support surface for supporting a target. At least one cavity is provided in the plate for conveying a coolant. The cavity has a coolant inlet 11 and a coolant outlet 12 and is characterised in that a coolant channel 6 or network of coolant channels are found therein. The channels are structured in a meandering manner.
Patent GB-2456740-A (GB)
Title: Electronic book publishing system
Inventor: COLDRIDGE ANTONY PHILLIP THOMAS
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2007-03-08
Abstract: An integrated and automated system for the uploading, processing, filing, creation, storage, management, presentation, sale, purchase and distribution of any online or offline document in a digital and or electronic format.
Patent GB-2436941-A (GB)
Title: Porous thermoplastic toughening material
Inventor: LTD HEXCEL COMPOSITES
IPC: B29K27/00
Filed: 2007-03-23
Abstract: A non-fibrous, apertured membrane comprises a thermoplastic. The membrane has a discrete porous structure. The membrane is soluble in the thermoset matrix polymer of a composite material. The thermoplastic dope 3 is cast onto a substrate before entering a coagulation bath 7. Preferably the substrate is a belt 1 or gravure roller 15 comprising an ethylene polymer, a propylene polymer or polyamide polyester, coated with a silicone release compound. Preferably the dope 3 also contains polymeric toughening particulates, fillers and conducting particles. The materials can be used in aerospace, sports goods, transportation, civil engineering and energy generation.
Patent GB-2438106-A (GB)
Title: Improved RF tags
Inventor: JOHNSON DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: G08B13/24
Filed: 2006-01-17
Abstract: A single sided RF tag suitable for use for electronic article surveillance comprises a tuned circuit formed on one side of a substrate. Provided by a deposited first conducting layer which comprises an inductive coil, which behaves as an antenna and is electrically connected to a first capacitor plate and a connection means to connect to a second conducting layer. A low dissipation factor dielectric layer is deposited onto said first conducting layer. A second conducting layer comprising at least one capacitor and a connection means to electrically connect to the first conducting layer is deposited on the dielectric layer. The second capacitor plate is substantially co-located above the first capacitor plate, to form the capacitor. The capacitor and coil together form a resonant circuit. The circuit pattern for the first and second layer may be formed by known metal printing techniques, such as, for example the use of a catalytic seed layer which is deposited by a pattern transfer mechanism into the circuit pattern. Alternatively the circuit pattern may be formed by standard photo-lithography etch techniques to reveal a circuit pattern from a metallised surface. The tag will preferably incorporate known methods of fusing to deactivate or detune the tag, to permit removal of articles from an enclosed area. The substrate may further include a second RF tag tuned to an alternative frequency on the opposite side of the substrate. Alternatively a plurality of tags may be built up in, successive layers on one or both sides of the tag.
Patent GB-2451271-A (GB)
Title: Core Extractor Assembly
Inventor: HOLT KEVIN
IPC: B23B51/04
Filed: 2007-07-26
Abstract: A removable core extractor for a tubular cutting tool comprises a slide hammer substantially coaxial with and acting on a shaft (8) positionable along the centre line of a core being cut, wherein the shaft (8) includes a stop (10), for example a flat disc or washer, bearing on a face of the core proximal to the cutting tool. Preferably the shaft (8) is a guide rod centring the cutting tool during its operation and lockably secured to the slide hammer assembly.