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Patent GB-2431770-A (GB)
Title: Emulated tape-based storage media
Inventor: SLATER ALASTAIR MICHAEL
IPC: G11B20/12
Filed: 2005-10-31
Abstract: A system, method and a computer program product for emulating a tape-based storage system to provide data storage. The system comprises a data storage medium storing a first data set which represents the data layout of the emulated tape-based medium, a non-tape-based physical data storage medium and an interface for providing access to a second data set stored on the non-tape-based data storage medium, using tape-based media commands such as SCSI commands and using the first data set. The first data set comprises filemark location data 410 and block number data 420 for mapping between filemark locations and block numbers of the emulated tape-based storage media and the non-tape-based physical data storage medium. The first data set can also include size change data 430 indicating block size changes, and end of data data. The non-tape-based media can be disk-based media.
Patent GB-2432008-A (GB)
Title: Current sensor
Inventor: TYRRELL PETER THOMAS
IPC: G01R15/18
Filed: 2005-11-07
Abstract: A single saturable toroidal core has two windings on it, and an external cable carrying the current to be measured threaded through the centre of the toroid. High-frequency excitation is applied to one of the coils, known as the primary, excitation, winding. A transformer is connected in series with the excitation coil and means are provided to extract the second harmonic current of the excitation frequency, such as a tuned transformer. A second winding, the nulling winding, is connected to the controller, which can generate a d.c. current using smoothed pulse width modulation (PWM). When current flows in the external cable, an harmonic signal is generated in the output of the tuned transformer. A current is then generated by the controller using PWM to cancel the external flux. Correct nulling is acheived when the second harmonic signal falls to zero, indicating full cancellation of the external flux in the saturable core. The PWM signal is thus an accurate measure of the external current, and the value can be converted to a current measurement and transmitted to the outside world using, for example, serial communications. The sensor has a large dynamic range, has many applications in the measurement of d.c. currents and is a non-invasive alternative to shunt-based systems.
Patent GB-2421910-A (GB)
Title: Method of preparing particulate dihydroergotamine and uses of particulate dihydroergotamine
Inventor: KORDIKOWSKI ANDREAS
IPC: A61P29/00
Filed: 2003-04-15
Abstract: The invention provides a method of preparing particulate dihydroergotamine (DHE), by contacting a solution or suspension of DHE in a fluid carrier ("the target solution/suspension") with a compressed fluid anti-solvent, under conditions which allow the anti-solvent to extract the carrier from the target solution/suspension and to cause particles of DHE to precipitate from it, wherein the operating pressure is from 90 to 200 bar. Also provided is a particulate DHE, for use in a method of therapy practised on a human or animal body, in which the DHE is delivered by inhalation using an aerosol formulation of the DHE suspended in a nonsolvent fluid vehicle. Further provided is the use of a particulate DHE product in the manufacture of an aerosol formulation for delivery by inhalation.
Patent GB-2433073-A (GB)
Title: Electrical power generation and oilseed processing method
Inventor: SPENCER CLIFFORD
IPC: C10L5/44
Filed: 2005-12-08
Abstract: A method of generating electrical power comprises: pressing oilseed to produce oil and oilseed cake, the cake having a residual oil content; combusting the cake to generate heat energy; and converting at least a portion of the generated heat energy into electrical power. In certain embodiments the combusting comprises combusting the oilseed cake in a fluidised bed combustor. Electrical power generating apparatus is also described, the apparatus comprising: pressing apparatus for pressing oilseed to produce oil and oilseed cake, the cake having a residual oil content; a combustor arranged to combust cake from the pressing apparatus to generate heat energy; and means for converting at least a portion of the generated heat energy into electrical power.
Patent GB-2433769-A (GB)
Title: Hinge with resilient electrical contacts
Inventor: HUTLEY ANGUS
IPC: H01R35/04
Filed: 2005-12-29
Abstract: A hinge pin comprising a tubular body 1 having first and second ends. The tubular body defines a through bore for passage of an electrical conductor therethrough. The first end of the pin 1 being is engagable with a member 2 against relative rotation and the second end thereof being engagable in a cooperating bore of another member 3 for rotation relative thereto. The second end comprises resilient electrical contact means 4, which may comprise a plurality of resilient members plated with an electrically conductive material, and are operable for resilient engagement with the inner surface of said bore in use, for electrical connection of the pin therewith. The resilient members may be gold plated and polished. The first end of the pin may be knurled 5. Seals such as o-rings 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 may be provided. The arrangement is said to reduce electromagnetic leakage and may be used in laptops or robotics.
Patent GB-2421434-A (GB)
Title: Compositions And Methods For Treating Gynaecological Disorders
Inventor: CLAVEY STEVEN WALTER
IPC: A61K36/505
Filed: 2003-06-27
Abstract: A composition for treating or alleviating a symptom resulting from a gynaecological disorder, comprising the herbs Chi Shao (Paeonia obova, Root), Dang Gui (Angelica Polymorpha, Root), Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum Wallichii, Root), Xiang Fu (Cyperus Rotundus, Rhizome), Yan Hu Suo (Corydalis turtschanninovii, Rhizome), Tao Ren (prunus persica, Seed) or parts thereof.
Patent GB-2435256-A (GB)
Title: Label attachment in both of two directions
Inventor: SMITH MARK
IPC: B65C9/18
Filed: 2006-02-15
Abstract: An apparatus has a label application module 14, such as featuring a label application press 35, and a label printing module 12. The application module 14 is detachably mounted to a first side wall 40 of the printing module 12, and is also attachable to a second adjacent wall 41 of the printing module 12, which is at a right angle to the first wall. This can be seen in the repositioning of the application module 14, in the transition from fig.1a to fig.1b. In this way the apparatus can provide it's label application function when labelling items travelling both left to right, and right to left in front of the device.
Patent GB-2425417-A (GB)
Title: Acoustically coupled resonators
Inventor: WANG KUN
IPC: H03H9/70
Filed: 2006-03-10
Abstract: An acoustically-coupled stacked FBAR resonator apparatus 200 includes a substrate 202 with a cavity 206 and a two-stage resonator filter 204) fabricated over the cavity. The first stage includes a first input resonator 210 and a second resonator 220 above and acoustically coupled to the first resonator. The second stage includes a third resonator 230 and a fourth output resonator 240 below and acoustically coupled to the third resonator. The second resonator 220 and the third resonators 230 are electrically coupled 221, 225. An acoustic decoupling layer 250 couples the first and second resonators 210, 220 and it extends between the third and fourth resonators 230, 240. Having the input and output resonators 210, 240 on the substrate allows for better connections to the resonators. The application also discloses a manufacturing method (figs 3 and 4), a variety of input/output couplings (figs 8-11) and a variety of filter and unbalance-to-balanced arrangements.
Patent GB-2429357-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring functioning of video display by sensing displayed marker signal
Inventor: NORTH TIMOTHY ROBIN
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2006-04-12
Abstract: A method of monitoring the functioning of a video display unit 10 comprises adding a marker signal, such as a flashing cursor for digitally encoded identification, to the video signal input to the display unit, and sensing (e.g. presence or absence) a representation of this marker signal in the display. Also independently claimed is a video display unit with means 12 for adding such a marker signal, and an equivalent system and method using plural display units, the marker signal being added to the input signal of each individual display. The marker signal may be shown at a corner or marginal region of the display screen, providing an analogue or digital signature or identifier for detection. The sensor may be a photo responsive device positioned on the display - see 25, Figure 2. The invention is applicable to monitoring proper function of unattended public displays, e.g. advertising screens in several shopping centres 1-4, using a central server 5 and network 6.
Patent GB-2439062-A (GB)
Title: Wheeled pallet assembly
Inventor: LOFTUS STEPHEN CLIVE
IPC: B65D19/42
Filed: 2006-06-16
Abstract: A wheeled pallet assembly comprises a pallet 16 having a load bearing surface 18 and support structure 20 and a dolly comprising a wheeled chassis 17. In use, the pallet can be removably mounted on the dolly, so that it is supported by the dolly. Preferably the dolly chassis is contained within the pallet support structure (Fig 3). The chassis may also contain a plurality of upstanding walls 56 for engagement with the underside of the deck. Preferably, the walls have apertures 58 in them so as to allow a forked lifting device to be inserted between the pallet and the dolly. The dolly is constructed so that it can be stacked with other dollies. The chassis and pallet structure may both be moulded from plastics materials.
Patent GB-2431665-A (GB)
Title: Roof covering and adhesive therefor
Inventor: LEE RICHARD
IPC: C09J109/06
Filed: 2006-10-13
Abstract: A cool roof covering for protecting a roof substrate comprises an adhesive layer and a layer of aggregate at least partially embedded in the adhesive layer, the cool roof covering exhibiting a solar reflectance of at least 70% and a thermal emittance of at least 75%, the adhesive layer being formed from a VOC-compliant organic solvent-based sprayable adhesive. The adhesive may comprise a styrene-modified acrylic resin.
Patent GB-2444326-A (GB)
Title: Virtual trading for real money
Inventor: HASTIE DAVID
IPC: G06Q40/00
Filed: 2006-12-01
Abstract: An online trading platform which allows users to buy and sell virtual financial products as they are reflected in the real indices across the world. The system allows users to trade in credits which represent the actual stock prices but at a fraction of the real cost. The system eliminates brokers' margins and allows users to build up a portfolio of virtual stocks and realise real monetary gains and losses via trading in credits with other users in a virtual secondary market. It can also be used for the trading of other financial products.
Patent GB-2429883-A (GB)
Title: Extendable voice commands
Inventor: ROTH DANIEL L
IPC: H04M1/72433
Filed: 2005-06-22
Abstract: A mobile device (18) includes a voice interface (22) that includes one part (27) that may not be specific to a particular carrier, and a second part (28). A voice command interface (22) provides easy access to the carrier services. The set of carrier services is optionally extendible by the carrier (10).
Patent GB-2433501-A (GB)
Title: Microchannel reactor for epoxidation of an olefin by reacting olefin, oxygen & catalyst, & subsequent quenching by heat exchange with a heat exchange fluid
Inventor: BOLK JEROEN WILLEM
IPC: B01J19/00
Filed: 2006-12-20
Abstract: A microchannel reactor comprises: ```one or more process microchannels (210), each comprising: ```an upstream end (220); ```a downstream end (230); ```a first section (240) which is adapted: ```to contain an epoxidation catalyst, ```to receive a feed comprising an olefin and oxygen, ```and to allow conversion of at least a portion of the feed into an olefin oxide; and ```a second section (340) ```positioned downstream of the first section and ```adapted to receive and to quench the olefin oxide by heat exchange with a heat exchange fluid (in channels 350). The reactor may also comprise one or more heat exchange channels (250) to exchange heat with the first section, and may also allow quenching in more than one stage by heat exchange with a plurality of heat exchange fluids having different temperatures. Feed components preferably enter the first section through an opening in an upstream end (220) of a process microchannel, or through a feed channel (260) and orifices (280). A process for the epoxidation of an olefin, and subsequent quenching, using such a reactor is also described. The olefin oxide product may be further reacted with water, an alcohol, carbon dioxide or an amine to form a 1,2-diol, 1,2-diol ether, 1,2-carbonate or an alcohol amine respectively.
Patent GB-2434443-A (GB)
Title: Spectrophotometer
Inventor: GOODYER IAN
IPC: G01J3/06
Filed: 2005-12-14
Abstract: A spectrophotometer has two photodetectors which are displaced spatially in the direction of increasing wavelength in the spectrum. The diffraction grating of the monochromator of the spectrophotometer rotates such that at any given time the second photodetector receives light at a wavelength which is substantially greater than that being received simultaneously by the first photodetector at that time. The two photodetectors have different but overlapping spectral response characteristics. Thus the range of operation is extended, and data in two different ranges is processed simultaneously. The optical components are mounted to a chassis and the chassis is connected to a housing by shock absorbing mounts. The spectrophotometer is suitable for analyzing a sample in an environment where the spectrophotometer could be prone to detrimental effects. The position of the light source may be adjustable. The spectrophotometer comprises a portable unit containing the light source, detection optics and data processing means. The unit is connected to a probe to guide the light to and from the sample.
Patent GB-2432701-A (GB)
Title: Control of memory devices possessing variable resistance characteristics
Inventor: FANG TZU-NING
IPC: G11C16/02
Filed: 2005-09-19
Abstract: Systems and methods employing at least one constant current source (114, 404) to facilitate programming of an organic memory cell (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) and/or employing at least one constant voltage source (112, 304) to facilitate erasing of a memory device (200, 300, 400, 900, 1100). The present invention is utilized in single memory cell devices and memory cell arrays (100). Employing a constant current source (114, 404) prevents current spikes during programming and allows accurate control of a memory cell's (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) state during write cycles, independent of the cell's resistance. Employing a constant voltage source (112, 304) provides a stable load for memory cells (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) during erase cycles and allows for accurate voltage control across the memory cell (102, 302, 402, 904, 1102, 1206) despite large dynamic changes in cell resistance during the process.
Patent GB-2436581-A (GB)
Title: A packer or bridge plug having a secondary lock assembly
Inventor: ROBERTS WILLIAM M
IPC: E21B33/129
Filed: 2007-03-28
Abstract: A downhole tool 300, such as a packer or bridge plug, includes a mandrel 304, a sealing element 322 disposed around the mandrel, an upper cone 310 disposed above the sealing element 322 and a lower cone 312 disposed below the sealing element, an upper slip 306 assembly disposed above the upper cone 310 and a lower slip 308 assembly disposed below the sealing element, at least one lock ring 316, 318 configured to boost the sealing element when the tool is set, and a secondary lock 350 that couple the upper cone with the at least one lock ring 316, 318. A method of increasing the pack-off force to the tool by applying a differential pressure to the tool. A method of retrofitting a tool to reduce leakage from the seal by providing a secondary lock having at least one arm with an axial portion extending downwardly and a threaded portion to engage the upper cone.
Patent GB-2447964-A (GB)
Title: Moulding material
Inventor: CADD KEVIN STEVEN
IPC: B29C70/46
Filed: 2007-03-29
Abstract: A moulding material 100 comprising at least one, dry fibrous reinforcement layer 102,103 is described. The fibrous layer 102,103 also has a surface resin material 106 conjoined to a first surface, and a structural resin material 101 conjoined to a second surface. The structural resin material 101 is provided with a recess 107, which is free from resin, and is located at the edge of the structural resin layer 101. The dry fibrous reinforcement layer 102,103 therefore provides a venting structure to allow entrapped air to pass out during processing. The material 100 may also be overlapped (Figure 3) so that the fibrous reinforcement layer (figure 3, 202,203) of one length of material (Figure 3, 200) is conjoined to the surface resin 106 of another length of said layered material 100. The moulding material 100 can be used to form a composite that can be used as a surface coating for large components such as wind turbines.
Patent GB-2450098-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system for a computer data centre
Inventor: ABSALOM THOMAS
IPC: F24F11/00
Filed: 2007-06-12
Abstract: A system for cooling an environment housing electronic equipment in one or more cabinets comprises: a remote cooling unit adapted to provide relatively cool air into the environment and adapted to receive hot exhausted air from the environment; an exhaust associated with each cabinet, the exhaust being provided with means to vary the air flow through the exhaust; and sensor means adapted to determine cooling demand and alter the air flow output of the remote cooling unit or air flow through the exhaust accordingly. The sensors may measure temperature and/or pressure. A variety of methods for using the system are described. For example, the cooling air flow may be controlled to provide a constant temperature differential between the input and output of the remote cooling unit or a constant exhaust temperature. The system is particularly applicable to computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units.
Patent GB-2443899-A (GB)
Title: Cooler
Inventor: COOK CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL
IPC: B67D1/00
Filed: 2005-08-17
Abstract: A cooler 8 for a beverage dispense system for dispensing a chilled beverage such as beer, lager or cider, is connected to a coolant recirculation loop 9. The coolant is a mixture of water and an additive, such as glycol, that suppresses the freezing point of the water. The coolant forms a sub-zero ice bank in the cooler 8 that provides a reserve cooling capacity to maintain the temperature of the coolant during periods of high demand to prevent the coolant temperature rising.
Patent GB-2452978-A (GB)
Title: Feeding aid attachments for chopsticks and similar utensils
Inventor: MOOR TIMOTHY NICHOLAS
IPC: A47G21/02
Filed: 2007-09-22
Abstract: Feeding aid attachments for chopsticks and similar utensils, where the attachments are attached to one end of the chopsticks and when the chopsticks are placed together the combined shape of the attachments form a spoon or fork. Preferably the feeding aid attachments have means to allow the attachments to be detachably connected to each other (fig 4). When used with chopsticks, the attachments aid and improve the use of the chopsticks. Preferably the attachments are made from food grade plastics, for single use and sealed in wrapper prior to use. Alternatively the end of the chopstick may have spiral protrusions (fig 5) that provide an improved grip and increases the ability of the chopstick to hold sauces.
Patent GB-2454189-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for incorporating a flat panel within a roofing structure that includes curved tiles
Inventor: BURGESS MATTHEW JAMES
IPC: E04D1/30
Filed: 2007-10-30
Abstract: Apparatus for incorporating a flat panel within a roofing structure that includes curved tiles The apparatus, primarily for securing solar panels, comprises a set of adaptor tiles, each of which includes a substantially curved portion for interfacing with a curved tile and a substantially flat portion for interfacing with a substantially flat panel. The set preferably includes tiles 301 adapted to extend along the bottom edge of one or more panels which have a lower, in use, curved portion 302 and an upper, in use, flat portion 303 designed to sit beneath a panel. The set also preferably includes tiles for use at the left and right of the or each panel which have flat portions on the right and left hand sides, respectively. The underside of the tiles are preferably provided with nibs for holding the tiles against a roof batten. Also claimed is a method of installing solar energy collecting devices on a roof structure.
Patent GB-2456559-A (GB)
Title: Method and circuit for determining an anode current in an electron multiplier
Inventor: WRIGHT ANTHONY GEORGE
IPC: H01J43/30
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A method of measuring an anode current in an electron multiplier device having an anode, a cathode, dynodes and a voltage divider network for applying voltages to the dynodes, comprises applying an HV positive voltage to the anode and intermediate voltages to the dynodes, the cathode being at or near circuit ground potential, conducting dynode currents through or in parallel to the voltage divider to a point substantially at cathode potential, and deriving from those dynode currents a current representative of the anode current. The dynode currents may be summed and the current flowing in the active arm of the voltage divider subtracted from the sum of the dynode currents to indicate anode currents. The dynode currents may be sensed via the source-drain paths of FETs. The invention is particularly applicable to photomultipliers.
Patent GB-2457961-A (GB)
Title: Device to transfer photo images into digital data
Inventor: HSU CHUN-CHIEH
IPC: G03B15/00
Filed: 2008-04-11
Abstract: A device for transferring photo images into digital data comprises a photo taking mechanism (3) is set inside a body (1) with an insert-fit groove (11). Two LED assembling plates (4) and a reflecting shield (61) also provided. An integrated photo clamp (5) for clamping photos (51) is inserted into the interior of the body through insert-fit grooves. The images of the photos taken by the photo taking mechanism can be transferred into digital data for convenient storage, modification, or copying then printing the new photos.
Patent GB-2445504-A (GB)
Title: Drive configuration for a skid steered vehicle
Inventor: THOMPSON ROBERT WILLIAM
IPC: B60K7/00
Filed: 2006-12-15
Abstract: A drive configuration for a skid steered vehicle incorporates a controlled differential for use in exercising steering control of the vehicle, comprising a compound planetary gear set (8) coupling two shafts (7a, 7b). Respective sun gears (10a) and (10b) turn with the shafts and mesh with compound planet gears (12) in a common planet carrier (13), the ratios of the number of gear teeth between each sun gear and the respective gears (14a) or (14b) of the compound planets being unequal so that when the planet carrier is stationary the two shafts are coupled through the differential to turn together in the same sense but with a speed difference, and controlled rotation of the planet carrier varies the speed difference between the shafts in accordance with the sense and speed of rotation of the planet carrier.
Patent GB-2460035-A (GB)
Title: Envelope having perforation lines to aid opening
Inventor: OKUNNU MICHAEL
IPC: B65D27/14
Filed: 2008-05-13
Abstract: An envelope 1 has front and back edges 3 to which adhesive is applied, there being a line of perforations 7 a short distance from the edge. In order to seal the envelope 1 , the edges 3 are pressed together. The envelope 1 is opened by tearing along the perforations 7 , thereby removing the edge 3 with the adhesive applied. The envelope 1 may have more than one removable edge 4, 5, 6 with perforations 8, 9, 10 .