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Patent GB-2433856-A (GB)
Title: Delivering location based information to a mobile user and navigating a user through a physical space.
Inventor: LEVENE MARK
IPC: H04W4/021
Filed: 2005-12-01
Abstract: This invention provides a system 100 for mapping navigation in a physical space 200, comprising at least one landmark 106, 202-216 located within the physical space 200, an experience recorder 102 that is communicatively coupleable to the at least one landmark 106, 202-216, and a navigation engine 104 that is communicatively coupled to the at least one landmark 106, 202-216, wherein the experience recorder 102 is configured to interact with the at least one landmark 106, 202-216 when it is proximate the at least one landmark 106, 202-216, the at least one landmark 106, 202-216 is operative to generate an interaction record 400 and to transmit it to the navigation engine 104, and the navigation engine 104 is configured to monitor the navigation of the experience recorder 102 through the physical space 200 using the interaction record 400. A method of mapping navigation in a physical space is also provided.
Patent GB-2420203-A (GB)
Title: Methods for modeling wear of fixed cutter bits and for designing and optimizing fixed cutter bits
Inventor: HUANG SUJIAN J
IPC: G06F15/00
Filed: 2004-07-09
Abstract: In one aspect, the invention provides a method for modeling the wear of a fixed cutter bit drilling earth formations. A method for determining wear of a fixed cutter drill bit includes simulating the fixed cutter drill bit drilling an earth formation; determining a cutter-formation interaction force and a relative sliding velocity of a selected area on a cutting surface on a cutter of the fixed cutter drill bit during the drilling; and calculating a wear rate of the selected area based on the cutter-formation interaction force and the relative sliding velocity.
Patent GB-2434781-A (GB)
Title: Anti-skid stabilising attachment device for a two-wheeled vehicle
Inventor: STEPHENS MARK
IPC: B62H1/12
Filed: 2006-02-02
Abstract: An anti-skid stabilising attachment device 1 for a motorised or non-motorised two wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle, scooter or bicycle, has a pair of wheels 3 mounted on an axle (6, fig 17) and attached to a box-like steel cage (16, fig 17). The device is attached to the vehicle in a position behind its rear wheel by means of a towing hitch 4 mounted above the rear wheel of the vehicle and to suspension plates (7, fig 20) mounted at both sides of the vehicle's rear wheel hub. Shock absorbers 5 located between the two wheel mounts and the stabilising attachment device permit the rider to lean the motorcycle or bicycle to a limited degree when turning. The sides and floor of the steel frame may be provided with a plastic or fibreglass outer casing, forming a box-like container with a lockable lid for the storage of items. Indicators and lights may be provided on the casing for use at night. Use of the device prevents the vehicle from slipping sideways in wintry conditions.
Patent GB-2424700-A (GB)
Title: Optical accelerometer, optical inclinometer and seismic sensor system
Inventor: MAAS STEVEN J
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2006-02-08
Abstract: An accelerometer 10 includes a beam 12 and at least one optical fibre 14 affixed to one side of the beam such that deflection of the beam caused by acceleration changes a length of the optical fibre. Changes in the length of the fibre may be sensed using an interferometer. A second optical fibre 16 may be affixed to the other side of the beam such that deflection of the beam changes the length of fibre 16 in the opposite sense to fibre 14. A seismic sensor system including two or three such accelerometers oriented such that their sensitive axes are at least partially aligned along mutually orthogonal directions is also disclosed, as is a gravity orientation sensor comprising at least one optical fibre defining a Bragg grating, the fibre being coupled to a mass mounted in a frame such that orientation of the frame with respect to gravity allows gravity to act on the mass so as to strain the grating and provide a measure of inclination of the sensor.
Patent GB-2420654-A (GB)
Title: Train Horn
Inventor: HANSON-ABBOTT CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G10K9/12
Filed: 2004-07-07
Abstract: The present invention is directed to a train horn for a train which in use produces an audible signal comprising broad band sound (BBS) which can be bandpass filtered to create an improved range of high and low tones to enable a listener to locate the source of a warning sound emitted by a train resulting in the location of the train being readily apparent even in circumstances where a clear view of the train is unavailable.
Patent GB-2423605-A (GB)
Title: Status management device with monitor registry
Inventor: SHOKAWA TAKASHI
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-02-20
Abstract: A status management device has a number of applications 1 which monitor status information. The status information may be connection status, lock status or error information relating to a communication channel. Information about the applications is stored by a status information management unit 4. When a further application 2 wishes to obtain the status of a monitoring application, it sends a request S13 to the management unit. This then finds the information about the monitoring application and sends a further request S15 to it. The status management unit then sends a response S18 to the further application based on the reply S17 to the request. The management unit may store the status responses from the monitor applications to return to a further application without needing to send a request to the monitor application.
Patent GB-2428435-A (GB)
Title: Intumescent lining with wood effect
Inventor: WARD DEREK ALFRED
IPC: B32B7/02
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: A door liner comprising a sheet of lining material one surface of which has the appearance of wood and the other side of which has a layer of intumescent material.
Patent GB-2436362-A (GB)
Title: DNA collection device
Inventor: CLARKE IAN
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2006-03-21
Abstract: A DNA collection device 10 comprises, a first part 10a and a second part 10b connected to and separable from each other, the first part is adapted to receive and preserve in a first passage 13a provided therein a sample containing DNA from a first user, the second part is adapted to receive and preserve in a second passage 13b provided therein a sample containing DNA from a second user. The collection device is advantageous in confirming and preventing repudiation of interpersonal agreements. The device may also be configured to include a sensor for intoxicants such as ethanol,   q  -hydroxy butyrate (GHB) or Rohypnol, RTM.
Patent GB-2437545-A (GB)
Title: Reagent for detecting proteins
Inventor: JONES DANIEL BRIAN
IPC: G01N33/52
Filed: 2006-04-28
Abstract: The reagent comprises a protein complexing dye or indicator and one or more dextrins, such as a linear dextrin, cyclodextrin or cycloamylose. The reagent is preferably acidified and may comprise alcohol. The indicator is preferably Coomassie Brilliant Blue and the protein concentration is measured spectrophotometrically. The protein may be derived from a polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis band. The dextrin prevents the detergent/surfactant such as SDS interfering with the colour formation reaction.
Patent GB-2440214-A (GB)
Title: Thixotropic perfume formulation
Inventor: COOPER NIGEL
IPC: A61K8/02
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: The present invention provides a formulation for spray application to a surface. The formulation comprises greater than or equal to about 1 % w/w of a perfume compound and a sufficient amount of a thixotrope such that the formulation, once applied to the surface, exhibits negligible creep. The thixotrope is preferably selected from xanthan gum, veegum, a polyacrylate compound or silicon oxide. The formulation may further contain at least one of a detergent, a solubiliser, a biocide and a dye. Also disclosed is a method for producing the formulation and the use of the formulation for slow release of the perfume compound contained in the formulation.
Patent GB-2428819-A (GB)
Title: Integrated Optimization and control using modular model predictive controller
Inventor: ATTARWALA FAKHRUDDIN T
IPC: G05B13/04
Filed: 2004-01-31
Abstract: A modular formulation of model predictive controller is proposed by this invention (400). The modular formulation offers a robust model predictive controller with unified method of tuning. Explicit use of material and energy balance provides stable and robust performance (412). Use of economic based tuning offers a unified tuning method (411). The unified tuning method establishes consistency of control actions resulting from the steady state optimization and the dynamic control (400). Further, a method for formulating and tuning integrated optimization and control using multiple modular model predictive controllers is presented in this invention (100). The method incorporates a direct and explicit method of integration of a number of modular model predictive controllers. The integration of the modular controllers is achieved seamlessly without requiring any further adjustments (200). The resulting integration system of multiple modular predictive controllers performs robustly, permitting each of the modular model predictive controllers to perform its role in the context of the state of operation of the rest of the system. The proposed integration can be made to include lower level modular controllers or at same level controllers or both (300).
Patent GB-2430968-A (GB)
Title: A frame element for a loading bay safety gate
Inventor: PORTER LEN
IPC: E04G5/00
Filed: 2006-09-12
Abstract: A frame element 1 for a loading bay safety gate comprises a pair of substantially straight support members 3 and a frame 5 connecting the support members such that the support members lie at an angle to each other in the same plane. A pivot 9 is provided on the frame, having a pivot axis at right angles to said plane and lying on the bisector of an angle formed between the junction lines of the support members or extensions thereof. A first attachment part 15 is provided for removably attaching the pivot to a scaffolding pole (17, Fig. 2), and second attachment parts 13 are provided on the support members for attaching a plurality of scaffolding poles (19, Fig. 2) which extend in a direction at right angles to said plane. The first attachment part may comprise one halt of a standard scaffolding clamp, and the second attachment parts may each comprise a standard scaffolding clamp. Also disclosed is a loading bay safety gate formed using a pair of such frame elements.
Patent GB-2442779-A (GB)
Title: External PC-CARD Conditional Access Module (CAM) digital television accessory.
Inventor: MASSEL MARK ANTON
IPC: H04N5/00
Filed: 2006-10-14
Abstract: The Digital Video Broadcast (DVB) PC-CARD (PCMCIA) interface is normally on a main PCB inside either a Set Top Box (STB) or digital Television. Here, the PC-CARD interface is, via a high speed electrical interface, at a distance in excess of 20 cm outside the STB or digital TV. The conditional access unit, for decrypting the video signal, may be connected to the receiver (STB) or TV by a USB 2.0 interface / cable. (The separate decoder unit can be sold by either the STB / TV manufacturer as an add-on product, or it can be bundled (sold with) the Conditional Access card by the encrypted service provider.) The DVB access-card accessory (a) with PC-card interface (e) is powered by an AC/DC converter (f1), and connected to digital receiver or STB (b) by USB cable (c). As shown in Figure 3, the device (a) comprises a USB (slave) controller (u), field programmable gate array (FPGA, g), and FIFO memories (j, p).
Patent GB-2429810-A (GB)
Title: Configurable feature selection mechanism
Inventor: HESS GARY M
IPC: G06F15/78
Filed: 2005-06-28
Abstract: A method, apparatus, and system are disclosed. In one embodiment the method comprises determining whether a feature on a device is permitted to be enabled, determining whether a total number of enabled features on the device is less than or equal to a maximum number of allowable features on the device, and allowing the enabling of the device feature if the device feature is permitted to be enabled and the total number of enabled features on the device is less than or equal to the maximum number of allowable features on the device.
Patent GB-2446411-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate
Inventor: STOCK PAUL RONALD
IPC: B60Q1/56
Filed: 2007-02-09
Abstract: Illuminated Motor Vehicle Registration Plate (IMVRP). This innovative number plate has an integrated light source from inside the registration plate which when illuminated provides clear registration identification for greater distances than the current registration plates used. Using either replacement plates or built into the vehicle design, the illuminated registration plate will obtain its power from the vehicles 12/24 volt systems. The plate utilises an integrated light guide plate (LGP) based on micro-prism structure by using traditional transparent polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) materials, which can be designed to control the illumination angle to establish high uniformity of intensity. The light source is based on light emitting diode (LED) technology and can be either embedded into or attached to the surface of the material. In addition to the illumination qualities, the number plan can be electronically tagged with the vehicle's engine control unit (ECU) system for car theft alarm or police tagging requirements.
Patent GB-2439014-A (GB)
Title: Wearable electronic device
Inventor: CHILTON NISSIM
IPC: A41D1/00
Filed: 2006-05-19
Abstract: A wearable electronic device (18) is sealed within a waterproof casing (20) and located within a sealable pocket (16) of a garment (10). The electronic device (18) comprises a power supply (24), a programmable device (26), an output device (28) adapted to be controlled by the programmable device (26), and an input device (32) adapted to be activated to operate the output device (28) via the programmable device (26). In one disclosed embodiment the input device (32) comprises a switch and the output device (28) comprises a speaker adapted to play sound stored on the electronic device (18).
Patent GB-2439502-A (GB)
Title: Preventing stator laminations from twisting in downhole elongate motors
Inventor: YURATICH MICHAEL ANDREW
IPC: H02K5/167
Filed: 2004-06-21
Abstract: An elongate motor for a downhole submersible pump of a type having a stator of adapted to fit within an elongate bore is fabricated by forming a stator core by installing windings within slots in a stack of laminations, coaxially inserting the stator core with the windings thereon into a tubular housing 202, and locking the stator core within the housing 202 by means of an axial key 3603 engaging within an axial groove 3601, 3602 in at least one of the stator core and the housing 202. The axial key 3603 serves to prevent the laminations from twisting relative to the housing 202 in operation of the motor. Such a construction is particularly advantageous in the field of downhole submersible pumps as such twisting of the laminations in operation has proved to be a significant source of failure of such pumps downhole and hence of lost operating time.
Patent GB-2440298-A (GB)
Title: Fiber optic accelerometer
Inventor: MEYER DOUGLAS A
IPC: G01P15/093
Filed: 2007-11-12
Abstract: A proof mass (22) suspended in a cavity (31) in a housing (24) moves along a sensing axis in response to linear acceleration. Elastic support members (32-35) connected between the proof mass (22) and the housing (24) exert a reaction force on the proof mass (22) in response to displacement of the proof mass (22) along the sensing axis. An optical fiber (16) is connected between the proof mass (22) and the housing (24) such that displacement of the proof mass (22) along the sensing axis elongates a first portion (13) of the optical fiber (16) and shortens another portion (15). A pair of fiber optic Bragg grating (12, 14) formed in the optical fiber (16) are arranged to reflect an optical signal guided by the optical fiber (16). Acceleration of the proof mass (22) modulates the wavelength of the reflected optical signal such that the acceleration may be determined.
Patent GB-2442156-A (GB)
Title: Connecting fibre optics in a well
Inventor: RINGGENBERG PAUL D
IPC: G02B6/36
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: A method of operatively connecting first and second fibre optic connectors in a well by conveying a first assembly into the well, including a first fibre optic connector, engaging the first assembly with a second assembly in the well, the second connector including a second fibre optic connector; operatively connecting the first and second fibre optic connectors and then securing the first assembly to the second assembly.
Patent GB-2445079-A (GB)
Title: Microtome cutting assembly blade replacement by displacement unit with blade dispenser and waste blade container
Inventor: THIEM STEFAN
IPC: B26D7/26
Filed: 2007-12-12
Abstract: A microtome cutting assembly comprising a knife holder 1 and blade replacement apparatus wherein a plurality of blades are stored in a blade dispenser 4, the blade in use is clamped by a pressure plate 8 such that the cutting blade edge 7 is exposed. Used blades are stored in blade container 5. Upon an operator's manual action, the clamping action of the pressure plate 8 is released and a new blade is dispensed from the dispenser 4 pushing and thereby displacing the present cutting blade from under the pressure plate and urging it towards the used blade container 5. The blade conveying action is mediated by an entraining element 13 arranged at the end of a locking rod 10 for the knife holder. Preferable features include guides with slide surfaces, a lever actuator and an eccentric arrangement to facilitate the locking action against the pressure plate. Such an arrangement may be suitable for a cryostat.
Patent GB-2445659-A (GB)
Title: Navigation device including audio and/or visual traffic information
Inventor: ADAM THOMAS BRUCE WATSON
IPC: G08G1/0969
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: A navigation device displays a route superimposed on a road map, together with one or more symbols each indicating a location for which audio or visual traffic information exists, each symbol being selectable to play back the audio or visual information. Visual traffic information can be from a fixed traffic camera; a driver can hence rapidly view a video feed or still image from a traffic camera to allow him to assess the traffic conditions.
Patent GB-2456313-A (GB)
Title: Fluid filled seismic sensor for installation at land-air interface
Inventor: MUYZERT EVERHARD JOHAN
IPC: G01V1/18
Filed: 2008-01-10
Abstract: A sensor device 100 comprises a fluid-filled housing 101 and a sensor arrangement 102,103 supported within the housing and coupled directly to the fluid so as to detect movement thereof. The sensor arrangement includes a hydrophone 103 and/or one or more geophones or accelerometers 102. The sensors are only exposed to acoustic waves which propagate through the fluid that fills the housing, so shear waves and Love waves are excluded. The sensors may be mechanically decoupled from the housing 101 using a spring and dashpot arrangement 107,108. The device may be installed on a land surface, in a borehole, or may be partially buried, and may form part of a 1D or 2D array in which the number of sensors required is reduced. The sensor device may include a coupling device 112 and a level indicator 110.
Patent GB-2457706-A (GB)
Title: Pulsed current supply apparatus and method for a superconducting coil.
Inventor: HICKMAN KEVIN JONATHAN
IPC: G01R33/3815
Filed: 2008-02-22
Abstract: A pulsed electrical current supply apparatus or method is provided to energise a superconducting coil. A power supply PSU is arranged to generate, when in use, at the superconducting coil, a pulsed output current signal. A bidirectional diode pack may be connected across the output from the current leads to protect a cryogenic switch. The cryogenic switch may be operated using one or more heating elements disposed adjacent a coil of superconductive material to provide a response-delayed selective conductive device. A threshold-dependent conduction switching device, such as a Field Effect Transistor FET, is coupled in parallel to the cryogenic switch. The FET and cryogenic switch may be controlled by one or more processing elements involved in the system. The current leads may be fixed or demountable. A maximum operating current of the current leads is judged from a number of factors. The pulsed current supply signal is then controlled to ensure that the maximum current in the leads is not exceeded. During operation the FET may be activated to maintain current flow while the cryogenic switch is in a non-superconductive mode and deactivated when the desired current level in the coil is attained and the cryogenic switch is cooled to its superconducting mode.
Patent GB-2459098-A (GB)
Title: Genetic markers of wound development
Inventor: ZAMBONI PAOLO
IPC: A61K31/00
Filed: 2008-04-08
Abstract: A method of diagnosis or prognosis of wound development, comprising detecting in a sample of a nucleic acid for the presence of a polymorphism in the MMP-12 gene. The polymorphism is preferably an A (adenosine) to G (guanosine) substitution at position -82 in the promoter. The wound may be a chronic wound consisting of: diabetic ulcers, decubitis ulcers or most preferably venous ulcers. The method may also comprise detecting additional polymorphisms selected from: HFE C282Y; HD63; Factor XIII-V34L; FPN-1-98GB; and C2 of the Transferrin gene. Also claimed are: a diagnostic device for use in the diagnosis/prognosis of wound development; a diagnostic test kit; a wound treatment system comprising oxidised cellulose; a method of preventing a wound; a method of treating a wound; and a method of treating a patient utilising iron chelators, or steroids, or calcium antagonists, or NSAIDS and mesoglycan.
Patent GB-2462253-A (GB)
Title: Capping members for packaging
Inventor: JONES RODNEY PAUL
IPC: B65D5/50
Filed: 2008-07-28
Abstract: A packaging arrangement 10, primarily for bottles, comprises a base element 12 having a plurality of base layers 20, and a tubular base member 14 for receiving a base of a bottle as a close fit. An uppermost base layer 24 of the base element 12 has an opening 28 for receiving a bottle, and a lowermost base layer 22 below the opening 28 has a supporting surface. The tubular base member 14 is provided in and projects from the Opening(s) 28. A cover element (16, Fig.2) is provided for locating onto the caps of the bottles or similar objects, and has a similar construction but used in inverted fashion, with tubular cap members (18, Fig.2) facing downwards.
Patent GB-2452368-A (GB)
Title: Easy-tear, non-laminated, polyolefin based pouch and method of fabrication
Inventor: BASQUE ROLAND
IPC: B65D75/58
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: An easy-tear, non-laminated, polyolefin based film pouch 10 possibly made from linear low polyethylene, a method of manufacturing such a pouch 10 and a tab forming die assembly is described. The pouch 10 has a sealed flowable-type material containing compartment 12 between opposed film walls 14 which are closed along opposed parallel edges thereof. A seal tab 19 which may be of high tear strength is formed in a corner portion 21, which could represent a finger grasping zone, of the pouch 10 and extends from one of the parallel edges. The seal tab 19 may be U-shaped and preferably spaced a predetermined distance from an adjacent transverse side edge 16 of the pouch 10. A tear slit 20 is formed in the seal tab 19 to initiate a tear in the pouch 10 for access to the flowable material in the pouch 10. In the described method, the pouch 10 is fabricated in a vertical form, fill and seal VFFS machine.