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Patent GB-2423520-A (GB)
Title: Energy-curable coating composition
Inventor: STANDING STEPHEN STUART
IPC: C09D163/00
Filed: 2005-02-25
Abstract: A sprayable energy-curable coating composition comprises an epoxide monomer or oligomer, a cationic photoinitiator, and a cyclic carbonate, wherein the cyclic carbonate is present in an amount of at least 7 wt. % based on the composition. The cyclic carbonate may be present in an amount of 8-35 wt. %, preferably 15-25 wt. % and may be selected from propylene carbonate, glycerine carbonate, vinyl ethylene carbonate, ethylene carbonate, or butylene carbonate. The composition may additionally comprise an oxetane, which may be in the form of a monomer or a polymer. The composition may have a viscosity of 7-50 cps at 25{C and may be a varnish, paint, or printing ink especially when formulated for inkjet printing. A process for preparing a cured coating composition is also disclosed, wherein the composition is applied to a substrate before exposure to radiation to cause curing. The radiation is typically ultraviolet radiation.
Patent GB-2415055-A (GB)
Title: Power supply monitor
Inventor: COLMAN DEREK
IPC: G01R19/165
Filed: 2005-06-13
Abstract: There is provided a power supply monitor circuit comprising a positive supply monitoring input, a negative supply monitoring input, and a voltage divider 2 connected between the positive and negative supply monitoring inputs and having an intermediate node 6 providing a potential intermediate those on the positive and negative supply monitoring inputs. A sampling circuit 3 is connected to sample the potential at each of the positive supply input the negative supply input and the intermediate node. Also provided is a method of monitoring noise on a power supply whereby phase information from those samples is derived about the noise signals at the two said points.
Patent GB-2412540-A (GB)
Title: Methods and systems for managing security policies
Inventor: LI HONG
IPC: H04L12/24
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: Methods, machines, and systems manage security policies of heterogeneous infrastructure and computing devices of a network. Security policy repository houses security policies that are pushed over the network by a policy decision point PDP to appropriate security-enabled devices (policy enforcement points (PEPs)) for enforcement. Using a closed feedback loop, a policy feedback point (PFP) collects and processes data from intrusions, alerts, violations, and other abnormal behaviors from a variety of PEPs or logs produced from PEPs. This data is sent as feedback to the policy repository. The PDP detects the data and analyzes it to determine if policy updates (which can be dynamic and automatic) need to be adaptively made and dynamically pushed to PEPs. The PDP can also send console messages or alerts to consoles or administrators.
Patent GB-2412207-A (GB)
Title: Priority-based code cache management
Inventor: CIERNIAK MICHAL
IPC: G06F12/12
Filed: 2004-01-30
Abstract: An arrangement is provided for improving the performance of a computing system, specifically for improving the efficiency of code cache management for a system running platform-independent programs with a small memory footprint. The code cache of such a system is continuously monitored during runtime. When a condition warrants performing code cache management the priority-based code cache management is performed based on selective code garbage collection. The code garbage collection is conducted selectively for dead methods in the code cache based on probabilities of the dead methods being reused.
Patent GB-2428638-A (GB)
Title: Method of estimating alignment of a printing pen
Inventor: RISSON VALERY
IPC: B41J29/393
Filed: 2005-07-29
Abstract: A method of estimating the alignment of a printing system pen contains the step of a pen (10, 11, fig. 1) printing a pattern element comprising a first (20) and a second (21) mark separated by a blank along the scan axis. The first (20) and second (21) marks are staggered in the printing medium direction. An optical sensor (not shown) scans over the pattern element and provides an output that is used to estimate the alignment. The method of alignment may also be used to estimate the alignment between two printing pens (10, 11, fig. 1).
Patent GB-2430208-A (GB)
Title: Thermally insulated wall construction
Inventor: FAIRNINGTON IAIN MCGREGOR
IPC: E04B1/76
Filed: 2005-09-15
Abstract: A thermally insulated wall structure has a framework of spaced studs <B>2</B> supporting, on a first side, an outer wall panel <B>6</B> and, on a second side, an inner wall surface <B>10</B>. A layer of insulating sheathing <B>12</B> extends continually across the framework in the space between the outer wall panel <B>6</B> and the inner wall surface <B>10</B>. The insulating sheathing may be provided between the stud framing <B>2</B> and one of the outer wall panel <B>6</B> and the inner wall surface <B>10</B>, which may be secured to the studs <B>2</B> by fixings which pass through the insulating sheathing. The insulating sheathing may be a multi-foil insulant comprising two outer foil surfaces sandwiching a plurality of layers of non-woven textile materials and insulating foils. The outer foil surfaces may be reinforced with mesh. A method of insulating a building with such a wall structure and a surface panel with a layer of insulating material bonded thereto are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2418647-A (GB)
Title: Movable panel assembly
Inventor: SCHMIDT ROBERT MARK
IPC: E06B7/24
Filed: 2005-09-28
Abstract: A panel assembly 112, for a vehicle, includes a housing 116 defining two troughs 128,138, each having an arcuate concave surface. A panel 114 is pivotally attached to the housing 116 and includes two protrusions 140,142, each extending into a respective trough adjacent the arcuate surface. Pivoting of the panel 114 moves each protrusion over the respective arcuate surface. The panel 114 is typically an electrical control panel, with a flexible cable extending from one of the protrusions 140. The proximity of the lower protrusion 140 to the surface of the trough 128 prevents debris from moving to an undesirable position. The action of opening the panel may sweep debris away from such a position. The panel 114 may include a display screen, a switch, a cup-holder or an ash-tray.
Patent GB-2419566-A (GB)
Title: Gravure print cylinder with engraved image decoder
Inventor: KEATING MICHAEL
IPC: B41M3/14
Filed: 2003-03-14
Abstract: The invention provides a gravure cylinder comprising an engraved image decoder. The invention further provides a method of printing an image decoder, the method comprising: <SL> <LI>(a) providing a gravure cylinder <LI>(b) incorporating an ink or other colouring agent into the engraved cells of the cylinder; and <LI>(c) effecting co-operation between the cylinder and a substrate to be printed. </SL> The engraved decoder may comprise a two dimensional vectorial grid of parallel curved or straight lines, corresponding to a primary image within which a second hidden image is hidden. The decoder image has a line frequency greater than the frequency of the image to be decoded.
Patent GB-2433963-A (GB)
Title: Automated door opening and closing system for a chicken or pigeon house
Inventor: YOUNG NICHOLAS SANDERSON
IPC: A01K31/02
Filed: 2006-01-04
Abstract: An automated door opening and closing system comprises a door 1. Linkage arm motor 3 and controller 4. The door is opened and closed by the motor raising and lowering the <WC 1>linkage arm. The controller dictates the switching of the motor, to open or close the door. The controller comprises of either a <WC 1>solar (light level) <WC 1>sensor or a dusk/dawn timer. These may be used in conjunction with delay on, delay off and a time clock timer(s).
Patent GB-2428560-A (GB)
Title: Wiper blade for panes of a motor vehicle
Inventor: BLOCK PETER DE
IPC: B60S1/40
Filed: 2006-07-26
Abstract: A wiper, particularly for a pane (24) of a motor vehicle, for damping oscillations which can cause a wiper blade to judder over the pane, comprises a wiper arm (12), a wiper blade (16), which comprises at least one wiper strip (20) placeable against the pane, and an additional guide arranged at, in particular, an end (26) of the wiper blade (16). The guide has damping means (30) to damp movement between the wiper blade (16) and the wiper arm (12). The damping device (30) damps relative movement between a first part (32, fig 2) and a second part (34, fig 2), and may comprise a resilient region (40, fig 2). The second part may be of oval form and include a guide track (44, fig 2) providing a guide region (42, fig 2).
Patent GB-2440596-A (GB)
Title: Ferrous fungi/Metal mushrooms
Inventor: MOORE STEPHEN STANGER
IPC: B21D22/21
Filed: 2006-07-31
Abstract: A process involving drawing stainless steel discs into fungus/mushroom shaped caps having deformities such as folds and creases, found in nature.. A fungus spot like pattern may be applied thereto by localised heating using an oxyacetylene torch.
Patent GB-2442485-A (GB)
Title: Spectroscopic analysis system for surface analysis and method therefor
Inventor: BARNARD BRYAN ROBERT
IPC: G01N23/227
Filed: 2006-10-03
Abstract: An X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis system for analysing an insulating sample 20, and a method of XPS analysis. The system comprises an X-ray generating means 30 having an exit opening 32 and being arranged to generate primary X-rays 46,56 which pass out of the exit opening in a sample direction towards a sample surface 22 for irradiation thereof. It has been found that the X-ray generating means in use additionally generates unwanted electrons 258 which may pass out of the exit opening substantially in the sample direction and cause undesirable sample charging effects. The system further comprises an electron deflection field generating means 380,480,580 arranged to generate a deflection field upstream of the sample surface. The deflection field is configured to deflect the unwanted electrons away from the sample direction, such that the unwanted electrons are prevented from reaching the sample surface.
Patent GB-2431922-A (GB)
Title: Collapsible container with support arms which allow stacking
Inventor: APPS WILLIAM P
IPC: B65D6/18
Filed: 2006-10-31
Abstract: A collapsible container 10 includes a plurality of walls 14, 18 collapsible onto the base 12. At least one wall, preferably an end wall 18, has a support 20 pivotably mounted to an upper end portion thereof. The support 20 is pivotable between a support position, in which it is partially supported on an adjacent 14 wall and a refracted position. In the refracted position the wall 18 can be pivoted downward onto the base 12, with a portion of the support 20 passing through a channel 24 formed on the interior of the adjacent wall 14. As the wall 18 is pivoted to the upright position, the support 20 is automatically deployed into the support position by its engagement with the channel 24. Preferably each support 20 comprises an elongated rail 23, and a pair of arms 25 extending perpendicularly from the rail 23.
Patent GB-2430498-A (GB)
Title: Long wavelength, pure silica core single mode fiber and method of forming the same
Inventor: HOMA DANIEL SCOTT
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2005-05-06
Abstract: An optical fiber suitable to support single mode optical transmission at longer wavelengths (e.g., 1550 nm) is formed to comprise a pure silica core region and a "down doped" cladding layer. The core region is defined as having a diameter d and the cladding layer is defined has having an outer diameter D. In accordance with the present invention, single mode propagation will be supported when D/d > 8.5, and is preferably in the range of 9 - 10.
Patent GB-2448755-A (GB)
Title: Large N-point fast Fourier transform processor with three permutation units, two FFT units and a twiddle factor multiplication unit.
Inventor: SHEPHERD SIMON JOHN
IPC: G06F17/14
Filed: 2007-04-27
Abstract: Disclosed is a large N-point fast Fourier transform processor 100, where N= m*n. The N sized data words are permutated into n data blocks each of m words by a first permutation unit 31, the m data words are then put through a m-point FFT 10. The transformed data is then put through another permutation unit 32 to give m blocks of n words and then through a twiddle factor multiplication unit 40. The n words then go through a n-point FFT 20 and then through a third permutation unit 33 to give the final N-point FFT of the original data. The processor may have a permutation controller 50 to provide address signals to the permutation units, such that the data is written into and read from the units according to the signals. The m-point FFT processor may be arranged to process each of the n data blocks in turn and write the transformed data into the second permutation unit. The n-point FFT processor may process each of the m data blocks of the twiddle factored data separately and in turn, then write the transformed data into the third permutation unit. Also, disclosed is a testing apparatus for the processor.
Patent GB-2449429-A (GB)
Title: A breast support
Inventor: LOFTHOUSE MICHAEL
IPC: A41C3/00
Filed: 2007-05-21
Abstract: A breast support, such as a bra that includes a semi rigid wish boned shaped support. The wish bone shaped support has two arms where one end of each of the arms is joined together, and at the opposing ends of the arms breast supporting means (1, fig 3) are located. When worn, the joint of the support is positioned against the back of the wearer, and the arms extend around the torso of the wearer allowing the breast supporting means to lift and support the breasts of the wearer. Preferably the breast supporting means are breast shaped cups that may be padded and fastened together by an elasticated clasp (1, fig 1). The support transfers the weight of the breast from the front to the side and back of the wearer, and not only provides up lift to the breasts but also supports the back of the wearer. Where the arms of the wishbone are joined together support a V-shaped elastic element (1, fig 2) may be positioned below the joint to create lift.
Patent GB-2449871-A (GB)
Title: Track assembly and magnetic levitating train
Inventor: HYSLOP JOHN STUART
IPC: B61B13/08
Filed: 2007-06-05
Abstract: The track assembly comprises at least one track member having at least one upwards facing surface laterally inclined at an acute angle to the vertical, whereby, in use, the inclined upwards facing surface provides both lift and lateral stability for the train. The track member can comprise two laterally spaced sections 304, 306, each with such an inclined surface 308, 310, the inclinations sloping towards each other or a single member with two such surfaces sloping away from each other. The surfaces accept one or more guide wheels 312 of the train 302 rotatable about an horizontal axis/axes or an axis/axes inclined to the vertical. Each surface can have an upwardly extending member providing a guide surface with an upper lip. The train can be provided with a forwardly extending brush to remove debris.
Patent GB-2445207-A (GB)
Title: A cable link for a wellbore telemetry system
Inventor: MADHAVAN RAGHU
IPC: E21B17/02
Filed: 2007-07-12
Abstract: A cable link includes a first link connector 22 in signal communication with at least one sensor 20, 18 in a drill string and coupled to the drill string, a second link connector 14 spaced apart from the first link connector 22 and in signal communication with a telemetry system, the second link connector 14 coupled to the drill string, and a linking cable 44 having signal connectors 42, 40 at each end thereof, the linking cable having at least one of an electrical conductor and an optical fiber therein, the signal connectors each being configured to latch proximate a respective one of the first and second link connector.
Patent GB-2451878-A (GB)
Title: Threshold seal
Inventor: MINTO FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: E06B7/232
Filed: 2007-08-16
Abstract: A door threshold seal comprising, a longitudinally extending sealing member 102, means for constraining the sealing member to move vertically and means for resiliently urging 105 the scaling member in an upward direction thereby to enable the sealing member to make contact with a lower horizontal surface of a door while being free to move downwardly in response to an impressed load, when a wheel chair or the like or a person passes through a doorway incorporating the threshold seal. The seal may be manufactured from an elastomeric material. The urging means 105 may be a leaf spring.
Patent GB-2440683-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for data entry input
Inventor: SU WEI LING
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2006-02-23
Abstract: An apparatus and method of inputting data for an electronic data entry device (200) are provided. In one embodiment, main keys on a keyboard of a device (200) are used in which the main keys have multiple symbols (212) or functions associated therewith, and one or more assisting keys (202, 204, 206, 208, and 210) of the device (200) are used to select between the symbols (212) or functions on the main keys. In a further embodiment, identification of an input object such as the particular fingers of a user that are used to actuate a ke region is performed. The symbol associated with the actuated key region and the finger used is determined. Various types of sensors an recognition technology are implemented in order to identify fingers in various embodiments.
Patent GB-2442622-A (GB)
Title: Axial air gap machine having stator and rotor discs formed of multiple detachable segments
Inventor: PLATON MIHAI C
IPC: H02K1/14
Filed: 2007-02-07
Abstract: A generator or motor apparatus having a stator formed of a plurality of pairs of parallel stator segments is provided. The pairs of parallel segments are connected together to form a channel in which an annular rotor moves. The annular rotor also comprises a plurality of detachable segments connected together to form an annular tram operable to move through said channel Each stator segment comprises a stator winding set and each rotor segment comprises a magnet dimensioned to fit between the parallel spaced apart stator segments. The apparatus may include a support structure, the rotor segments being slidably coupled to the support structure and the stator segments being attached to the support structure The apparatus may be a rim generator, wind turbine generator or other electrical machine The stator winding set includes a stator winding, and may include other electrical or electronic components, including possibly a power factor capacitor, direct current filtering capacitor, supercapacitor, and one or more diodes The stator winding set may be encapsulated within the stator segment.
Patent GB-2448961-A (GB)
Title: Composite insulating panel with conduits for air circulation
Inventor: CAROLAN JAMES
IPC: E04C2/292
Filed: 2008-03-13
Abstract: A composite insulating panel comprising a first sheet 2, a second sheet 4 and insulating foam 5 between the first and second sheets, the foam defining a longitudinally extending conduit 7 therein and a barrier 10 between the conduit and the insulating foam wherein the barrier is not planar and extends into the foam. The first or second sheet may be profiled and the profile may define a profile recess which may form part of the conduit. The conduit may be larger than the profile recess and the conduit may comprise the profile recess and a foam recess wherein the foam recess may be opposite and a mirror image of the profile recess. The first sheet may comprise a plurality of longitudinally extending profiled crowns 3, at least some crowns defining the conduit. One of the crowns may define an underlap 8 for joining panels and may be filled with foam. The barrier may comprise a membrane such as foil or tape. The panels may be used as root wall or floor panels and the panels may used as part of a heating or cooling system. A method of manufacturing a composite panel is also claimed.
Patent GB-2444673-A (GB)
Title: System and method for responding to a user reference query
Inventor: ZOLA SCOT GREGORY
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2006-10-02
Abstract: The invention provides a system and method for providing an output in response to a user reference query. A user reference query is received and an answer to the user reference query is determined. A unique entity identifier (EID) for the answer is determined and used to query a reference system to determine one or more reference elements, e.g. a reference summary, a picture, or a video, for example. The one or more reference elements and a text of the answer to are provided to an output provider. The output provider combines the one or more reference elements and the answer text into a single output. In one exemplary configuration, the single output is a graphical user interface transmitted as an extensible markup language (XML) file, which integrates the answer text and the one or more reference elements.
Patent GB-2460442-A (GB)
Title: Key holder
Inventor: BERMAN LEE
IPC: A45C11/32
Filed: 2008-05-29
Abstract: A key holder including an illumination means 6 for illuminating a key shank, the key holder including first and second cooperating parts 1, 3 for accommodating the handle of the key therebetween, said first cooperating part 3 including a fastening means 4 releasably engageable with a key ring mount 5 permanently fixed on said second cooperating part 1, said fastening means 4 and key ring mount 5 arranged in use to secure the cooperating parts 1, 3 to each other.
Patent GB-2450006-A (GB)
Title: Track connection assembley
Inventor: JONES MARK
IPC: F16B7/04
Filed: 2006-12-12
Abstract: A track assembly comprises two or more track sections (10, 11) the ends of which are inserted into a connecting sleeve (1). The shapes of the track sections and connecting sleeve match to enable easy sliding insertion, and they feature a continuous longitudinal slot (2, 12) in both the track sections and the connector sleeve to receive a guided element. The ends of the track sections are formed with a slot (15) and stop (17), and holes (7, 8) are provided symmetrically of a centre position (9) of the sleeve. Tines (21, 22) of a clip (20) are inserted through holes (7, 8) and engage in slots (15), to hold the ends of the track sections in place, and the clip (20) is retained by a resilient tongue (23) which engages the top of the sleeve.
Patent GB-2463724-A (GB)
Title: Image recognition using illumination at particular wavelengths
Inventor: AUSTIN JAMES LEONARD
IPC: G06K9/00
Filed: 2008-09-26
Abstract: A subject 1 is illuminated by a light source 2 and observed by a camera means 3. The outputs of the cameras 3 are input to an image processor 4, operated under the control of a controller 5, which also controls operation of the light source 2. The light source 2 transmits radiation in a frequency range that is limited substantially to regions of higher than average opacity in the atmospheric transmission spectrum (see Figure 2). This may enable the illumination to be more clearly discriminated, even in bright sunlight, and at relatively large distances (e.g. greater than 5 m). The apparatus may employ a pair of cameras and use structured illumination, for example a speckle pattern. The preferred regions of the illumination spectrum could be centred on about 770, 940 and 1140 nanometers.
Patent GB-2466052-A (GB)
Title: Door or window seal
Inventor: THOMPSON GRAHAM
IPC: E06B7/16
Filed: 2008-12-11
Abstract: A system is provided for the forming of a hermetic seal between, for example, a door or window wing frame and an associated main frame of an enclosure. The system comprises a radiused corner sealing portion adjacent to a first face of the wing frame and an opposite mating radiused corner sealing portion adjacent to a respective face of the main frame. The radiused corner portions may be provided as inserts and may be fitted to extruded material forming the main or wing frame. The system is reusable and may be fitted to existing and future closures. It may be used for preventing flood water or gas.