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Patent GB-2369981-A (GB)
Title: Horticultural chamber
Inventor: SANDALL ALEXANDER JAMES
IPC: A01G13/04
Filed: 2000-12-13
Abstract: The chamber (10) comprises a tray (11), in which can be stood or grown plants (13), a transparent cover (16), which can be removably placed over and secured to the tray (11) to create a growing volume for containing the foliage of the plants being grown,a bracket (17), by which the tray (11) can be positioned relative to a vertical surface; and a mounting means (18) whereby the bracket (17) can be attached to that vertical surface. The cover may have a slot to allow it to pass over the mounting means (18). The mounting means may be in the form of a suction cup. A buffer (25) may be provided to ensure vertical alignment of the chamber.
Patent GB-2360461-A (GB)
Title: Therapeutic light source and metho
Inventor: WHITEHURST COLIN
IPC: A61B1/06
Filed: 2000-12-19
Abstract: A therapeutic light source, for example for photodynamic therapy (PDT), comprises comprising an array of preferably independently switchable red and blue light-emitting diodes L<SB>R</SB>, L<SB>B</SB>, mounted on a flexible backing. Other arrangements of non-planar arrays of LEDs are also claimed, both for external and internal use as well as light sources comprising LEDs having specific emission wavelengths.
Patent GB-2368768-A (GB)
Title: Anti-theft device for plants
Inventor: HOYLE EDWARD JAMES
IPC: A01G13/10
Filed: 2001-03-30
Abstract: A plant security device that contains the root ball relative to an anchor comprises plural adjustable first elongate fastener members extending between fixing for an anchor and a second elongate adjustable member, whereby a plant root ball can be contained within the first members in spaced relation from the fixing to a drawn-in relation above said root ball.
Patent GB-2377974-A (GB)
Title: Removable tool for use with rolling-element bearings
Inventor: GRENFELL-WILLIAMS IAN
IPC: F16C43/04
Filed: 2001-07-26
Abstract: A resilient plastic removable tool 14 for retaining the cylindrical rollers (13, Fig 1) of a rolling-element bearing (10) comprises a series of wedge-like tapered spaced projections/tines 15 with curvilinear or planar sides (16 and 17, Fig 2) which fit between, contact and retain adjacent rolling elements and which are connected to a circular support body 18 that also serves as a tool placement/removal grip. Tines 15 may be inwardly tapered (or L-shaped as in Fig 8) and have a frusto-conical free end region 20 at the end remote from support 18. The tool may consist of one integral piece with the support body 18 having a gap 2 defined by stepped (matable) end regions 21 which are detachably fastened when tines 15 are engaged between rollers 13, or may be of multi-part construction (also Fig 5) whereby segments (22-24) are detachably held together at their end regions or interconnected by a stepped joining piece 25 when narrow region 27 of piece 25 fits in to slot 26 of support body 18.
Patent GB-2369967-A (GB)
Title: Received signal measurement using a diversity antenna
Inventor: POPPLE MARTIN
IPC: H04B7/08
Filed: 2001-08-14
Abstract: A mobile unit of a digital mobile communications system includes a diverse antenna receiver arrangement comprising a main antenna branch 1, a second diverse antenna branch 2, and a diverse antenna switch 3 for switching between the two antenna branches. A channel acquisition controller 11 runs a channel acquisition process which causes the mobile unit to scan plural frequencies of the radio system in turn and take successive signal samples on each frequency, in which scan two signal samples are taken on each carrier frequency, one on the main antenna branch 1, and then one from the diverse antenna branch 2, before the receiver retunes to the next frequency to be sampled. After all the frequencies have been dual-sampled in this way, the process is redone a number of times and after a selected overall sampling period the mean signal strength of each frequency is determined from the samples taken. The mobile unit then, for example, selects the frequency with the greatest signal strength as the frequency (radio channel) to use.
Patent GB-2365074-A (GB)
Title: Gas turbine engine power boost using micro droplet liquid injection
Inventor: LOEBIG JAMES CARL
IPC: F02C7/143
Filed: 2000-06-26
Abstract: The present invention contemplates a gas turbine engine compressor (22) including a plurality of effervescent atomizers (43) to inject a mixture of water and methanol into the compressor inlet (33). A plurality of droplets, preferably less than ten microns in size, travels through the inlet duet to the compressor. In one embodiment the plurality of effervescent atomizers (43) are located around the circumference of the inlet duct (32) and upstream of the compressor inlet (33) and the injection occurs into a gas having a substantially ambient pressure.
Patent GB-2383495-A (GB)
Title: Data processing devices which communicate via short range telecommunication signals with other compatible devices
Inventor: HADDAD WASSIM
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2001-12-20
Abstract: A method of searching for data upon a plurality of mobile network elements (A-D) within a first, <I>ad hoc</I>, wireless network (9) comprises the steps of: <SL> <LI>i) providing at least first and second network elements (A,B) having respective wireless transceivers (5) therein; <LI>ii) transmitting a request for data by the first network element (A) via its wireless transceiver(5); <LI>iii) receiving a signal containing the request for data by the second network element (B) via its wireless transceiver (5); <LI>iv) determining whether the second network element (B) has the requested data thereupon; and <LI>v) transmitting </SL> <SL> <LI>(a) a confirmation signal from the second network element (B) if the second network element (B) has access to the requested data; or <LI>(b)a further request for the data by the second network element (B) if it does not have access to the requested data. </SL>
Patent GB-2375556-A (GB)
Title: Operating a downhole well control tool using a downhole telemetry instrument
Inventor: SONNIER JAMES A
IPC: E21B47/18
Filed: 2002-01-22
Abstract: The present invention discloses the concept of using, for the purpose of operating a well control tool such as setting a packer, slip or whipstock, wireless data signal emissions from a downhole telemetry instrument such as an MWD or LWD unit that is energized by pumped fluid flow along a surface connected tubing string. The well control tool may be one that derives operating energy in situ such as from well bore fluid pressure or batteries. Operation of the well control tool is triggered by a battery powered microprocessor that is programmed to respond to a predetermined sequence of wireless data signal emissions from the telemetry instrument. Control over the wireless data signal sequence is exercised by control over the pumped flow stream such as by starting and stopping the pump or diverting the downhole flow stream.
Patent GB-2385269-A (GB)
Title: Epilatory compositions comprising a mixture of a sugar-based material and a rosinous material
Inventor: ACHER DAVID
IPC: A61K8/73
Filed: 2002-02-13
Abstract: An epilatory composition comprising a matrix material that includes a mixture of a sugar-based material and a rosinous material. Preferably, the composition includes greater than 10 % and more preferably less than or equal to 30 % by weight of rosinous material. More preferably, the composition comprises greater than or equal to 70 % by weight of sugar-based material. Even more preferably, the composition comprises at least 1 % by weight of fumed silica as a colloidal particulate material and a branched polyalkene. The composition may be in the form of epilatory strips which are sandwiched between peelable sheets.
Patent GB-2383566-A (GB)
Title: Electric power assist steering system with roller gearbox
Inventor: PALAKODATI SUNIL
IPC: F16H1/16
Filed: 2002-05-17
Abstract: An electric power assist steering system includes an electric motor coupled to a steering mechanism 50 via a roller gear mechanism. The roller gear mechanism transfers power from an electric motor output shaft to a roller pinion gear for a rack and pinion steering mechanism. In an embodiment, a roller pinion gear for use in a power assist steering system comprises a roller wheel (76) having a plurality of radially projecting teeth about its periphery, wherein the teeth comprise pins (88) rotatably mounted in and projecting from the periphery of the roller wheel. The present invention increases the efficiency of power assist steering systems and of vehicles utilizing same.
Patent GB-2375231-A (GB)
Title: Electrostatic chucks with flat film electrode
Inventor: DIVAKAR RAMESH
IPC: H02N13/00
Filed: 2000-12-05
Abstract: An electrostatic chuck having an essentially flat film electrode which is essentially parallel to the chucking surface of the electrostatic chuck is fabricated by depositing a film electrode, preferably by screen printing, onto a surface of a sintered ceramic substrate. A green ceramic layer is formed or molded onto the film electrode and the resulting structure is sintered, thereby producing the electrostatic chuck.
Patent GB-2393074-A (GB)
Title: Telecommunications services apparatus
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: H04W4/20
Filed: 2002-09-10
Abstract: On receipt of a request signal from a mobile subscriber, a response message is transmitted to the subscriber, the response message containing address information in numeric or alphanumeric form. The address information relates to information provided by the subscriber in the request signal. The address information is passed to the subscriber in the originating address field of the response message. A message processing means 3 can recognise the information provided by the subscriber in the request signal, and includes a corresponding item of address information in the originating address field of the response message. A router 2 may divert the request signal from normal delivery to a short message service centre 4, and instead effect delivery to the message processing means 3, when certain characteristics in the request signal are recognised.
Patent GB-2381520-A (GB)
Title: A winding device for cargo straps or lashings.
Inventor: HALL JOHN
IPC: B65H54/58
Filed: 2002-10-09
Abstract: A winding device 1 for use with a strap having fastening means located at one end comprises first and second winding posts 5a which are separated by a distance corresponding to the length of the fastening device of the strap. A third winding post 5b may be provided. The position of the winding posts may be fixed or may be adjustable. At least one of the winding posts may function as an axle and may be formed by the engagement of a male 3 and female 5b member, which may be releasably secured together 4. The winding device may be provided with a handle 6. For ease of use, the winding device may be attached to a support on a static object. In use, the fastening means of the strap are located around the at least two winding posts and a portion of the device is rotated with the handle so as to wound up the strap. When the strap is fully wound, the device may be disassembled into first 2a and second 2b portions and the wound strap removed.
Patent GB-2382488-A (GB)
Title: Method of associating event bookmarks with images
Inventor: SEAMAN MARK D
IPC: H04N5/765
Filed: 2002-10-22
Abstract: An event bookmarking device (120) detects input signals corresponding to events of interest, generates event bookmarks in response to receiving the input signals so that the event bookmark identifies the event of interest, and broadcasts the event bookmarks. An image capture device (124) detects the broadcasted event bookmarks, captures images of interest, and associates the captured images with the detected event bookmarks. An image data manager (122) collects the captured images from at least one image capture device, receives a specified event bookmark, and identifies from the plurality of captured images those captured images that correspond to the specified event bookmark. An alternative embodiment of the event bookmarking device (408) generates and stores an event bookmark with a time. An image capture device (402) provides images with time stamps. An image data manager (412) identifies captured images that correspond to the specified event bookmark based upon the time stamps and the event bookmark time.
Patent GB-2387713-A (GB)
Title: Electron collector
Inventor: AITKEN STEVEN
IPC: H01J61/52
Filed: 2002-12-04
Abstract: AN electron collector assembly for an electron beam tube comprises an electron collector 2, which is at least partially surrounded by dielectric material 5, such as a dielectric fluid e.g. oil. When a dielectric fluid is used, a pump may be used to circulate the fluid. A heat pipe 6, in communication with the dielectric material 5 is provided. Heat energy from the collector 2 is transferred to the dielectric material 5, and hence to the heat pipe 6. By pumping coolant through the heat pipe 6, heat energy is removed from the vicinity of the collector 2. Previous proposals for cooling electron collectors necessarily involved non conducting fluids as coolants. The provision of a dielectric fluid as an intermediary between the collector and the heat pipe allow greater freedom in the choice of coolant.
Patent GB-2393429-A (GB)
Title: Wheel with sails
Inventor: EELES EAMONN
IPC: B60B19/00
Filed: 2003-05-12
Abstract: The wheel has a spherical hub 3 connected by spokes 2 with sails arrayed around the hub so as to catch the wind and turn the wheel. The sails are mounted on an inner rim 6 which allows the sails to turn and face the oncoming wind like a windmill and work more effectively at driving the sail to turn. The inner rim 6 is mounted on the hub 3 via balls (not shown) and moves about the hub a distance limited by openings 12 for the spokes 2.
Patent GB-2391053-A (GB)
Title: Roller chain with a vanadium carbide layer formed on the pin surface
Inventor: OKABE ISAMU
IPC: F16G13/06
Filed: 2003-05-29
Abstract: In a roller chain 10 having cylindrical pins 15 rotatably fitting into bushings 12 on which rollers 13 are disposed, a vanadium carbide layer formed on the cylindrical pin 15 surfaces aims to reduce abnormal wear elongation of the chain. The vanadium carbide layer is formed by first subjecting the pin to a carburization hardening stage, to form a high carbon surface layer, and then by a powder penetration process in which vanadium powder or alloy is added to the surface, before high temperature heat treatment. Alternatively, chemical disposition, a vapour phase chemical reaction or a physical vapour deposition process may be used to form the vanadium carbide layer.
Patent GB-2404453-A (GB)
Title: Retro reflective video marker
Inventor: TELFER SIMON ALEXANDER
IPC: A61B5/103
Filed: 2003-07-30
Abstract: A video marker, eg a retro reflective video marker which has a body made of rigid foam in the shape of a sphere and coated in micro aluminiumized glass spheres can be secured by means of adhesive or tape to the desired object or part of the anatomy providing an optical reflex for video tracking.
Patent GB-2397110-A (GB)
Title: A bottom valve apparatus for a hydraulic shock absorber
Inventor: UMEZAWA SUSUMU
IPC: F16F9/348
Filed: 2003-08-08
Abstract: A bottom valve apparatus 40 of a hydraulic shock absorber 10 in which a flow passage 53 is formed in a bottom piece 51, a check valve 55 opening and closing the flow passage 53, and a spring 56 urging the check valve 55 into the closed position are fixed to one face side of the bottom piece 51 by a fixing member, such as a nut 58 and bolt 57, the check valve 55, and the spring 56 are subassembled in the fixing member, such as the nut 58.
Patent GB-2396908-A (GB)
Title: Formation evaluation through azimuthal measurements
Inventor: RADTKE RICHARD J
IPC: E21B47/026
Filed: 2003-10-02
Abstract: A technique for formation logging includes acquiring measurements of neutron-induced signals having azimuthal information using a neutron tool; processing the measurements into a plurality of azimuthal sector data for each acquisition interval; and deriving a selected parameter from the plurality of azimuthal sector data. A logging tool 100 includes a housing adapted to move in a borehole 2, circuitry 104 having memories 105 for storing neutron-induced measurements; a neutron source 110 disposed in the housing; and at least one detector bank 111, 112 disposed in the housing spaced apart from the neutron source, wherein each of the at least one detector bank comprises at least one detector disposed around a periphery of the housing such that the at least one detector is more sensitive to signals from an azimuthal direction, and wherein count rates detected by each of the at least one detector are separately stored in the memories.
Patent GB-2389740-A (GB)
Title: Signaling gateways
Inventor: NIERMANN DENNIS
IPC: H04M3/00
Filed: 2002-03-14
Abstract: A system for routing Signaling System 7 (SS7) signaling traffic over an Internet Protocol (IP) network includes two or more signaling points, each signaling point capable of sending and receiving SS7 signaling traffic over an SS7 network and a first Signaling Gateway (SG) adapted for receiving SS7 signaling traffic from a first signaling point over the SS7 network. The first SG is configured to convert SS7 signaling traffic into a IP message stream and to route the IP message stream on the IP network to a second SG. The second SG is configured to receive the IP message stream via peer-to-peer IP communications over said IP network with said first SG and to recover the SS7 signaling traffic from the IP message stream. Peer-to-peer communications between the first and second SG is supported by conversion layers within the SG, in the form of an SCTP and M3UA protocols that allows peer IP signaling between the two SGs.
Patent GB-2408904-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for treatment by ionising radiation
Inventor: BROWN KEVIN JOHN
IPC: A61N5/10
Filed: 2003-11-04
Abstract: A radiation therapy device suitable for the treatment of tumours in the brain. The device comprises a circular rotatable support 20, on which is provided mount 26 and 28 extending transversely from the support out of the plane of the circle, and a radiation source, such as a linear accelerator 32 attached to the mount via a pivot 30. The pivot has an axis which passes through the axis of rotation of the support and the radiation source is aligned and collimated so as to produce a beam which passes through the coincidence of the rotation axis and the pivot axis.
Patent GB-2408896-A (GB)
Title: Selecting appropriate wireless characteristics for geographic location
Inventor: WESTERBERG ANDERS
IPC: H04W4/02
Filed: 2003-12-06
Abstract: A functional device is configured to communicate with one or more additional devices over a wireless communications link using wireless circuitry. The device includes a memory for storing information about different wireless characteristics in different geographic locations, a receiver for receiving information about the geographic location of the device, a memory for storing information about different wireless characteristics in different geographic locations\, and a control element for retrieving information from the memory based on the geographic location of the device and configuring the wireless circuitry such that its wireless characteristics match the wireless characteristics retrieved from the memory appropriate for the geographic location. An embodiment describes use of this system for automatically configuring a mobile device (e.g. cellular telephone, pacemaker) to a frequency required for operation in a newly entered area or country.
Patent GB-2410629-A (GB)
Title: A phase locked loop with automatic gain control
Inventor: HARRIS MARK
IPC: H03L7/18
Filed: 2003-12-12
Abstract: A phase locked loop (PLL) 99 which sets gain automatically. Signals SN and SR are input into a frequency discriminator 130 which produces a signal A that is representative of the difference between the frequencies. Window comparator 135 performs a function on signal A to render it representative of the required gain of the phase detector 100 and hence the PLL. In an alternative embodiment (figure 5), whenever a change in the operational frequency of the PLL is initiated, the gain of the phase detector is increased for a period derived from predetermined characteristics using a lookup table. The invention enables faster locking of a receiver or transmitter when switching between frequencies.
Patent GB-2410423-A (GB)
Title: An inflatable space filler for a suitcase, holder, storage container or the like
Inventor: THOMPSON RICHARD WILLIAM
IPC: A45C7/00
Filed: 2004-01-27
Abstract: An inflatable space filler for a suitcase, holder, storage container or the like comprises one or more independently inflatable compartments. The space filler may be inflated with air, another gas or a liquid. The compartments may be provided with a mechanism 5 allowing for additional expansion of the space filler without causing the suitcase, holder, storage container or the like to burst open as a result of the suitcase, holder, storage container or the like being exposed to decompression, for example on an aircraft. The space filler may further comprise internal dividers so as to maintain its shape when inflated and a tougher, durable outer layer to resist damage.
Patent GB-2412002-A (GB)
Title: Sign hanging system
Inventor: ELLIS GRAEME
IPC: G09F7/18
Filed: 2004-03-12
Abstract: A sign hanging system wherein a sign (30) is supported by a pair of cords (56, 58) wound around an elongate shaft (15) secured on a ceiling or the like and driven by a motor (14) mounted on one end of the shaft, the spacing between the cords may be made adjustable, or the cords may support a horizontal track (50), similar to a curtain track, on which the sign is suspended from two or more runners (54) slidable along the track to vary the spacing between points of attachment (36, 38) to the top of the sign. The drive motor is preferably operated by remote control.
Patent GB-2398901-A (GB)
Title: Coverage measurement of a formal verification property in which covered states cause the property to fail if the value of an observed signal is changed
Inventor: HOSKOTE YATIN V
IPC: G06F17/50
Filed: 2004-04-13
Abstract: Measuring the coverage of a formal verification property includes the steps of receiving a logic model of the design which has a plurality of states, receiving a verified property of the design and receiving observed signals for the property. A set of covered states is then provided for the signals, such that the states are those in which changing a value of the observed signal in the state causes the property to fail. The method may provide a set of uncovered states for the observed signals. The uncovered states are such that the value of the signal has no effect on the validity of the property. The method may identify a set a reachable states of the signals and calculate a coverage percentage. The method may display a list of the states in the sets, the lists being user modifiable. The method may generate a trace of the states leading to one of the covered states or uncovered states. The trace may be provided by a breadth first reach ability analysis from the initial state.
Patent GB-2400805-A (GB)
Title: A motorised stretcher with wheel constraining means
Inventor: SALEEM SHAHID
IPC: A61G3/08
Filed: 2004-04-20
Abstract: A trolley 18 e.g. stretcher has front wheels 142 that are powered by a motor 146. An operator actuates a lever 150 to cause the wheel 142 to be powered. The powered wheels 142 can be moved between a position in which they are constrained or locked to rotate about a common axis extending between the wheels 142 to a position in which each wheel 142 can swivel separately.
Patent GB-2413419-A (GB)
Title: Authentication system
Inventor: ALBARRAN MOVO MANUEL ANGEL
IPC: G06F21/31
Filed: 2004-04-23
Abstract: A user enters authentication data by marking a plurality of different areas of a medium using a pen, Figures 6a, 6b. The position of the pen is determined to determine the marked areas. The remaining areas may be subsequently marked, figures 6c, 6d, to disguise the authentication data.