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Patent GB-2401460-A (GB)
Title: Partial page programming of multi level flash semiconductor memory
Inventor: PARKER ALLAN
IPC: G11C11/56
Filed: 2003-02-05
Abstract: A method and apparatus for partial page programming of a multi level cell flash memory. In a multi level cell flash memory, new partial page programming information may be accessed (510). Information previously stored in the memory may be accessed (520). New and previous information may be combined in a page buffer of a flash device (530). Optionally, new and previous information may be combined in a memory external to the flash device (530). The combined information may be used to program the cells of a flash memory (540). A standard programming and verification method may be used to program the combined information into the cells of a flash memory (540). In this novel manner the benefits of partial page programming may be realized for multi level cell flash memory devices.
Patent GB-2408409-A (GB)
Title: Speech quality control in internet protocol communications
Inventor: TAKAI MINAKO
IPC: H04L12/70
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: A network includes: Internet-protocol (IP) terminals for establishing communication using an initiation protocol used in connection-oriented communication in which connection to a destination is confirmed over an IP network for the communication; and, a server apparatus. The server apparatus includes: a detecting unit for detecting speech quality between the IP terminals; a calculating unit for calculating an optimal speech quality based on information on the detected speech-quality information; and, a notifying unit for notifying the IP terminals of the calculated optimal speech quality. The IP terminals then establish communication with the speech quality set to the optimal speech quality. For use in voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications. IP server may be an IP-PBX.
Patent GB-2408555-A (GB)
Title: Detonative cleaning device with cooling
Inventor: KENDRICK DONALD W
IPC: F27D25/00
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: Disclosed are numerous inventions as follows. A detonative cleaning apparatus with a cooling fluid carried between inner and outer walls of the device. A detonative cleaning apparatus in which a nozzle is cooled. A method in which a portion of a detonative cleaning apparatus is cooled during normal operation. An apparatus with a channel and bolt holes. A method in which during the operation of a detonative cleaning apparatus, a pressurised gas is introduced into the device to prevent the backflow of contaminants from the vessel being cleaned. A soot blower having cooling means. An apparatus which is a sub-component of a detonative cleaning apparatus with cooling means provided within it's body.
Patent GB-2425439-A (GB)
Title: Determination of a network identity for a WLAN access point
Inventor: BENN HOWARD P
IPC: H04W12/08
Filed: 2005-04-19
Abstract: An apparatus 101, e.g. a user equipment of a cellular communication system, comprises an access message generator (207, fig.2) that generates probe messages encrypted in response to a test network identity, e.g. a known network identity for a particular wireless local area network (WLAN). A WLAN transceiver (203, fig.2) transmits the encrypted probe messages to an access point (AP) 113 of a WLAN. The AP 113 decodes the received probe messages using a decryption key according to a network identity of the AP 113. If an encrypted probe message is successfully decrypted, a positive acknowledgement message is transmitted to the apparatus 101 and fed to an identity processor (211, fig.2) of the apparatus, which determines that the network identity of the AP 113 is the test network identity of the probe message.
Patent GB-2411863-A (GB)
Title: Ink cartridge having internal partitioning walls aligned with contact terminal member
Inventor: SHINADA SATOSHI
IPC: B41J2/175
Filed: 2003-03-26
Abstract: An ink cartridge (310) comprising an ink cartridge body having a bottom (322, fig.11), a first side (324, fig.11) adjacent to the bottom, a second side (326) opposite to the first side (324, fig.11), a plurality of internal partitioning walls (333, 335) within said ink cartridge body and a plurality of ink chambers (332, 334, 336) defined in part by said partitioning walls (333, 335); an ink supply section (340, fig. 11) having a plurality of ink supply openings (342, 344, 346, fig. 11) located by the bottom (322, fig.11) of said ink cartridge body, said ink supply openings (342, 344, 346, fig. 11) corresponding to respective said ink chambers (332, 334, 336); and a memory (360) comprising a contact terminal member (362) disposed on the second side (326) in relation to at least one said partitioning wall (333), wherein said partitioning wall (333) lies in a plane and said plane passes through said contact terminal member (362). The cartridge (310) may also comprise an inverse mounting preventing rib (329) which is engageable with the carriage of the printing apparatus when the cartridge (310) is installed in a proper orientation on the printing apparatus.
Patent GB-2412435-A (GB)
Title: Animal testing procedure
Inventor: DODDS KENNETH GRANT
IPC: C12Q1/68
Filed: 2004-02-16
Abstract: A method of determining breeding values of individual animals (i) identifying possible parents of progeny, and (ii) genotyping of possible parents and progeny, and (iii) calculating parentage likelihoods and converting them to statistical probabilities, and (iv) estimating the breeding values of the individual animals the method characterised by the step of using a selected number of genetic markers in the genotyping.
Patent GB-2413749-A (GB)
Title: Image processing
Inventor: KNEE MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: G06T5/20
Filed: 2004-02-12
Abstract: In image processing, parallel and synchronous pixel processing elements have a pixel value register, a neighbour value register, and a processor receiving adjacent pixel and neighbour values for four adjacent pixels. In a series of iterations, the neighbour value register is updated with - in one mode - the maximum and - in another mode - the minimum of: the current value; the pixel value from any adjacent pixel whose pixel value is different from the current pixel value and the neighbour value from an adjacent pixel whose pixel value is the same as the current pixel value. The pixel value is then replaced by the minimum or maximum (depending on the mode) of the current pixel and neighbour values. The modes may alternate with the number of iterations in each series remaining constant or growing.
Patent GB-2429489-A (GB)
Title: Conservatory blind resembling a sail
Inventor: GILL PETER
IPC: E06B9/24
Filed: 2005-08-22
Abstract: A blind that resembles the design of a sail. The blind 3 can be made form any type of material of any colour or texture. The blind can be printed with a pattern, picture or corporate logo to meet the customer requirements. The blind is held in place with a tensioned wire 2 that is supported by brackets 1. The blind is attached to the wire by means of a clip 6. The clip passes through an eyelet 5 that is attached to the blind. Small diameter rods are inserted into the edges of the blind to provide a taut and even finish.
Patent GB-2430107-A (GB)
Title: Radio frequency radiation absorber indicates usage of mobile phones
Inventor: COLEMAN ANTHONY MAXWELL
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2005-09-13
Abstract: A photopolymer hologram is affixed to a radio frequency device, e.g. a radiotelephone, so as to absorb radiation from the device. Use of the device leads to burn marks appearing around the edges of the hologram (fig. 5). These burn marks grow inwardly of the hologram as use of the device progresses. A visual indicator such as a design (figs. 6 and 7) may be provided such that the user knows when to replace the hologram.
Patent GB-2418441-A (GB)
Title: Tubing Annulus Plug Valve
Inventor: KENT PETER M
IPC: E21B33/04
Filed: 2005-09-27
Abstract: A tubing hanger 15 lands in a tubular outer wellhead member 11 and supports a string of production tubing 17. The tubing hanger has a production passage 21 for communicating with the interior of the production tubing 17 and an annulus passage 37 for communicating with a tubing annulus 19 on the exterior of the production tubing. An access port 49 leads from the annulus passage 37 an exterior portion of the body for communicating the tubing annulus 19 with the annulus passage 37. A valve stem 33 is movable along an axis of the annulus passage between a closed position, blocking the access port, and an open position, exposing the annulus port. A pressure equalizing passage 69 extends from the annulus passage above the valve stem to the annulus passage below the valve stem.
Patent GB-2430608-A (GB)
Title: Automated multiple compartment locker with roller shutter fascia
Inventor: TURNER DANIEL ROBERT
IPC: A47G29/20
Filed: 2005-09-30
Abstract: An automated locker comprises a body 1 having a fascia comprising one or two bidirectional roller shutters 3,4 which are controlled by a locker controller 6 cooperating with a user interface 7 to define an aperture which is selectively positionable to permit access to any one of a plurality of individual compartments. In a first aspect the body is provided with an outer door 8 which allows the locker to be used for postal deliveries or the like, either with a pair of opposable shutters or with a single shun er having an aperture of fixed dimensions. In a second aspect the internal compartments are defined by compartment dividers (30, fig 6) which have an outer edge portion (31,fig 6) which extends for at least a minimum distance in the direction of travel of the shutter or shutters so as to compensate for positioning errors and so obviate the risk of theft from adjacent compartments.
Patent GB-2420045-A (GB)
Title: Regulating electronic mail
Inventor: RAND RICKY CHARLES
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A method and system are disclosed which regulate the electronic mail received by a subscriber or user by forcing the sender to pay a small amount for sending e-mail, making it uneconomic to send very large volumes of 'spam' indiscriminately. The resulting 'permit' or stamp can be reused by the receiver. A method and system for managing the response to unstamped e-mail is also disclosed, which may use a 'white-list' or 'challenge' the sender to determine they are human and not a junk mailer.
Patent GB-2432931-A (GB)
Title: Error location in a microprocessor using three pipeline execution units
Inventor: WARD DAVID DEWICK
IPC: G06F9/38
Filed: 2005-12-03
Abstract: A microprocessor comprises at least three identical (i.e. redundant) pipeline execution units, operating in a lock step mode, each having at least two operation stages. At least one shared resource is connected to each of the pipeline executions units, configured to provide or receive information to/from at least one of the pipeline execution units. Timing means are used such that each equivalent operation stage of each of the pipeline execution units is executed concurrently. Each of the outputs of every operation stage can be compared with each other to determine if the outputs disagree. If outputs are found which are not equal, indicating an error or fault, one or more of the pipeline execution units can be disconnected or masked. This microprocessor could be used in a safety-critical system such as one used in a drive-by-wire system for a car, enabling electronic control of the braking or steering systems.
Patent GB-2433581-A (GB)
Title: Closed-loop pre-cooling of cryogenically cooled equipment
Inventor: ATKINS ANDREW FARQUHAR
IPC: H01F6/04
Filed: 2005-12-22
Abstract: Apparatus and method for pre-cooling cryogenically cooled apparatus housed within a cryogen vessel 26, comprising a first closed-loop cooling circuit 30 containing heat transfer fluid, a circulator 32 preferably in the form of a fan for causing the heat transfer fluid to circulate around the closed circuit and a heat extractor 34 arranged to extract heat from the heat transfer fluid, where the circuit carries heat transfer fluid into and from an interior volume of the cryogen vessel. The heat transfer fluid is preferably helium. The heat extractor may consist of either an active cryogenic refrigerator comprising a mechanical refrigerator operable according to the Stirling cycle or a passive cryogenic refrigerator comprising a tank of sacrificial cryogen in thermal contact with the closed-loop cooling circuit. The heat extractor may alternatively comprise a heat exchanger (42, fig.3), itself cooled by a second closed-loop cooling circuit (40, fig.3). The heat exchanger may comprise a volume of liquid or solid nitrogen, or water ice. The apparatus may be particularly applied to the pre-cooling of superconducting magnets for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems.
Patent GB-2436901-A (GB)
Title: Series circuit integrity module
Inventor: NOYES JOHN ARTHUR
IPC: H05B37/03
Filed: 2006-04-04
Abstract: A series circuit integrity module is a device which, when connected to a lamp connected in series, will bypass the lamp when it fails, thus maintaining the circuit in respect of other lamps in the series. Current is applied through input terminals 4 to a light source 7 via a bridge rectifier 3 to output terminals 5. In the event of the lamp failing, current is automatically transferred through a zener diode 2 thus bypassing the failed lamp completely and maintaining the series circuit. The electronic components are mounted on a printed circuit board 1. The device may further comprise a thermal monitoring circuit to provide circuit bypass in the event of the thermal limits of the amp are exceeded.
Patent GB-2427768-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic discharge protection circuit
Inventor: TEO CHEE KEONG
IPC: H02H1/04
Filed: 2006-06-13
Abstract: A circuit that protects against electrostatic discharge and electrical over stress is provided. The circuit includes a first transistor (275) including a substrate (276). An internal predetermined voltage source biases the substrate of the first transistor. The internal predetermined voltage source is greater than or equal to a source voltage provided to a source of the first transistor (275) and isolates a substrate (276) voltage of the first transistor (275) from a supply voltage of the circuit. A first resistor is coupled to a gate of the first transistor (275) and ground. The circuit also includes a zener diode (240) coupled between ground and the supply voltage of the circuit (100). The zener diode (240) shorts to ground if the supply voltage of the circuit exceeds the breakdown voltage of the zener diode.
Patent GB-2440593-A (GB)
Title: 360ì bristle head toothbrush
Inventor: WILLIAMS DENISE
IPC: A46B9/00
Filed: 2006-07-06
Abstract: A toothbrush has bristles arranged over all the cleaning surface of a toothbrush head. The toothbrush may comprise a head and neck and a handle and the head and neck may be detachable from the handle. There may be a cavity in the neck and/or handle which may be filled with toothpaste. The toothbrush may incorporate a weight which is contained within the cavity. The brush head may be rotatable and the toothbrush may have means to vibrate the toothbrush body and/or to play music or a tune. The toothbrush may be suitable for adults, children or any animal.
Patent GB-2444525-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for reducing the radioactivity of a particle
Inventor: STURT ALAN CHARLES
IPC: G21F9/00
Filed: 2006-12-04
Abstract: A method and apparatus for reducing the radioactivity of a particle is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: accelerating one or more first particle(s) 17 comprising one or more neutron(s), proton(s) and electron(s) to a first velocity; colliding the accelerated particles(s) 17 with one or more second particles 23 in a collision zone 11 located within a housing causing the first particle(s) 17 and second particle(s) 23 to form one or more collision mass(es) 15 comprising alpha particles and electrons and/or protons and electrons, and in which substantially all neutrons of the first or second particles 17,23 are converted into alpha particles and/or protons and electrons as a result of the collision; controlling the position of the collision mass(es) with electric or/and magnetic fields 103; and exhausting the collision mass from the housing wherein the collision mass comprises substantially only alpha particles and/or protons and electrons.
Patent GB-2443272-A (GB)
Title: Hybrid vehicle with detachable charging module
Inventor: HANNA ALISTER GEORGE
IPC: B60K1/04
Filed: 2007-02-08
Abstract: A hybrid electric vehicle such as a bus comprises at least one electric motor 40, 42 arranged to drive the vehicle, and at least two demountable modules. A first removable module 30 comprises one or more batteries for storing and providing electrical energy for powering the electric motors 40, 42 and a second removable module 50 comprises a charging unit which may include a diesel engine 52 and an electrical generator 54 for charging the batteries. A cooling module 60 and an ancillary drive module 70 including compressors 72, 74 may be provided. Modules may be provided in a sub-frame 20, which includes docking openings (124-126, 128 see fig 7) and which may be received by a modified rear chassis portion 10 of the vehicle. Independently demountable modules 30, 50 facilitate servicing and replacement.
Patent GB-2454160-A (GB)
Title: Hanger for boots
Inventor: WRIGHT DANIEL
IPC: A47G25/00
Filed: 2007-03-27
Abstract: A hanger 14 for one or more boots e.g. Wellington boots comprises a clip 16, 18 with opposed gripping portions 20, 22 with gripping surfaces 20a, 22a, a main clip body 16, 18 in connection with the gripping portions, a biasing means 26, 28 to close the clip to grip the tops of Wellington boots and a suspension means 24; in which the biasing means comprises a pair of springs 26 and 28 disposed to distribute a biasing force across the surfaces of the gripping portions 20a, 22a. Preferably, the gripping surfaces are elongate and greater than 40 mm in length, and they are formed from an elastomeric material. The clip main body may comprise two halves 16, 18 each with a gripping portion 20, 22, which are pivotably connected 16a, 18a in such a way that they may be operated single-handedly. The suspension means may comprise a hook 24. A separate independent claim specifies a similar hanger wherein the biasing means are not specified, but the gripping surfaces 20a, 22a are specified to be elongate. A method claim is appended to both independent apparatus claims which specifies a method of suspending one or more boots.
Patent GB-2448493-A (GB)
Title: Microneedle transdermal device
Inventor: CHOWDHURY DEWAN FAZLUL HOQUE
IPC: A61B17/20
Filed: 2007-04-16
Abstract: The device comprises microneedles arranged on a belt mounted rotatably about a plurality of rollers. The microneedles may be in fluid communication with an associated drug reservoir mounted on the belt which is compressed when the needles and belt are brought into contact with the skin. The microneedles may be arranged on a patch which is mounted on the belt. The rollers may be slidably mounted on a glide track which is mounted on a support frame.
Patent GB-2449847-A (GB)
Title: A cemented aluminium liner
Inventor: SAASEN ARILD
IPC: C04B14/02
Filed: 2007-06-01
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for cementing-in a lining tube in a bore hole, said method comprising placing said lining tube at a distal end of said bore hole, and introducing an aqueous liquid hydraulic cement composition into said distal end of said bore hole, characterised in that at least part of the length of said lining tube is aluminium and in that said cement composition comprises pulverulent aplite. The bore hole may be at least 12km long.
Patent GB-2450939-A (GB)
Title: A tamper-evident closure for a container
Inventor: SKELTON STEVEN ANDREW
IPC: B65D41/34
Filed: 2007-07-13
Abstract: A tamper-evident closure (10) for a container is provided,which also prevents refilling. The closure comprises a first portion (25, 30, 37) including inner (25) and outer (30) parts, and a second portion (20, 36). The outer part (30) is movable relative to the inner part (25) from a first position in which at least part (36, 37) of the first and second portions are adjacent each other, to a second position in which there is a gap (G) therebetween to provide visual evidence that the closure has been opened at least once. The first portion comprises locking (34a, 34b) means for irreversibly locking the closure in the second position upon first opening so that the gap cannot be closed. The outer part (30) includes a top plate (30b) and at least part of the locking means is carried on or by the plate. A valve control ball may be provided on top of a float valve (65, fig 8a). A ratchet arrangement may also be provided for locking the inner and outer parts in the second position.
Patent GB-2451464-A (GB)
Title: Blister pack holder
Inventor: ELLIOTT HOWARD
IPC: B65D83/04
Filed: 2007-07-28
Abstract: The present invention provides a container for storing and dispensing consumer products. It includes a hinged outer pack 2 having a first part 2a and a second part 2b. A first storage unit 20 is removably received in the first part of the outer pack and includes a tray 22 having a generally planar top surface 24 and one or more discrete cavities 26 for receiving the consumer products and a cover film 30 secured to the generally planar top surface of the tray to seal the one or more cavities to retain the consumer products in the one or more cavities. A second storage unit 20 of similar construction is removably received in the second part of the outer pack. The outer pack 2 is operable between an open configuration where the first and second storage units 20 can be removed from and/or inserted into the first and second parts of the outer pack, respectively, and a closed configuration where the first and second parts of the outer pack are releasably secured together in register with each other to retain the first and second storage unit within the outer pack. Preferably the first and second storage units 20 are in the form of blister packs.
Patent GB-2441036-A (GB)
Title: Matching acoustic wave filters
Inventor: JAMNEALA TIBERIU
IPC: H03H9/70
Filed: 2007-08-08
Abstract: A device or method of matching acoustic wave filters 420 to a radio frequency device 405 comprises a common terminal 410 which is directly connected, <B>or</B> connected via a respective capacitor 425, to acoustic wave filters 420 and where a transmission line 415 <B>or</B> an inductor is connected between the common terminal 410 and ground. There may be three or more acoustic filters 425 in which each filter may be in the form of surface acoustic wave SAW filter, bulk acoustic wave BAW filter or a thin film bulk acoustic resonator FBAR filter. A capacitance value corresponding to each of n filters (C1m , C2m, ...Cnm) may be included in the matching circuitry 412. Some or all of the capacitance value may be already built into the filters 420. A common capacitor and/or separate capacitors associated with each filter may be used. The filters 420 and their matching circuitry 412 may be arranged on a single layer circuit board. A cheap, compact multiplexed acoustic filter arrangement suitable for connection to the antenna of a mobile communication device may be obtained.
Patent GB-2438549-A (GB)
Title: Fuel Cell Power Unit for a Vehicle
Inventor: PEACE BENJAMIN NORMAN
IPC: H01M8/24
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A detachable and portable fuel cell power unit for a vehicle has a unitary housing containing: a fuel reservoir for storing fuel; at least one electrochemical fuel cell stack for delivering electrical power from the fluid fuel; a refuelling port in an outer surface of the housing; and an airflow path extending between a first inlet port on an outer surface of the housing and a first outlet port on an outer surface of the housing, via cathode elements in the at least one fuel cell stack. The unit may include a control circuit for interfacing with a power controller on the vehicle for determining allowable operating conditions of the vehicle while the power unit is coupled thereto.