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Patent GB-2400920-A (GB)
Title: Printing on media of varying contrast
Inventor: RODDY JAMES EDWARD
IPC: G03B27/72
Filed: 2004-03-11
Abstract: A printing apparatus (110) for selectively printing an image from image data either onto any member of a set of photosensitive media (140), including a first photosensitive medium (140) having a relatively low contrast response and a second photosensitive medium (140) having a relatively high contrast response. The printing apparatus (110) uses a spatial light modulator (136) for forming an image, having at least a first set of setup voltage conditions for printing onto the first photosensitive medium (140) and a second set of setup voltage conditions for printing onto the second photosensitive medium (140). An adjustable polarizing component in the path of output light from the spatial light modulator (136), has at least a first contrast setting for the first photosensitive medium (140) and a second contrast setting for the second photosensitive medium (140). A control logic processor (112) selectively sets at least either said first set of setup voltage conditions or said second set of setup voltage conditions for the photosensitive medium (140).
Patent GB-2396510-A (GB)
Title: Transformation of interlaced format into progressive format
Inventor: HSU CHI-YUAN
IPC: H04N5/44
Filed: 2002-09-11
Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a method and system for transforminga video bitstream in an interlaced format into a progressive format which can be displayed by a digital television. For example, the present embodiment utilizes the pixel information of a current field, previous field, and future field of the interlaced video bitstream to try to determinewhat the original content is of the missing lines of the current field. Specifically, the present embodiment utilizes different sets of pixel information in order to estimate the amount of motionthat exist within a video bitstream. In this manner, the present embodiment is able to more closely determine the original value of the missing pixels of each field of the interlaced video bitstream.Therefore, the present embodiment provides a de-interlacing function enabling digital televisionsto receive interlaced video bitstreams and display them in the progressive format.
Patent GB-2413050-A (GB)
Title: Seed mat with removable layer
Inventor: HOLLOWAY DAVID HOWARD
IPC: A01C1/04
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: Crop production apparatus includes an upper layer 2 comprising a flexible sheet of non-degradable or biodegradable material and a seed impregnated or carrying lower layer 3 formed from a water-absorbent biodegradable material bonded or otherwise attached to the upper layer and removable therefrom. Longitudinally extending lines of weakness 6 may be introduced into the upper layer 3 along its entire length at positions close to the bonding layers 5. The lines of weakness enable the upper layer to be separated from the lower layer, once seed germination and establishment have been effected. The removed upper layer can be recycled for future use.
Patent GB-2401546-A (GB)
Title: Card holder
Inventor: RANKIN BRIAN
IPC: G09F1/10
Filed: 2004-04-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a holder for retaining a two-leafed sheet article in an open condition. Two divergent walls 3a,3b are joined at a corner 4 and form a triangular base 2. Protrusions 5a-c extend outwardly from the interior surface of the base and walls. The protrusions are placed on opposite sides of the card, and hold it in a staggered relationship.
Patent GB-2403515-A (GB)
Title: Variable control mechanism for fluid fountains
Inventor: BAKEY MICHAEL TERENCE
IPC: B05B17/08
Filed: 2004-06-22
Abstract: A variable fountain has a mechanism powered by a predetermined percentage of a fluid delivered by a pump. The mechanism may comprise a turbine 4 driven by the fluid and a set of gears 5. The velocity of the fluid passing through the turbine may be controlled by the size of the turbine outlet. The fountain has rotating discs 6 with a series of holes the relative movement of the discs causes the holes to be aligned to selectively allow the fluid through.
Patent GB-2418318-A (GB)
Title: Access router controlling connection of host to access networks.
Inventor: WAKAMEDA HIROSHI
IPC: H04L12/66
Filed: 2005-01-13
Abstract: An access router 1000 placed at an entrance of a core network 7000 to house an access network 4000 through which a host 2000 connects to the core network, including: a creating unit 1010 for creating network information which has control information to control connection of the host to the access network; and a transmitting unit 1100 for sending network information which has the control information to the host connected to the access network. Aspects of the invention include the access network having a wireless path, i.e. a Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN). The invention provides an access router capable of controlling connection of a host to an access network and provide a host whose connection to an access network is controlled in accordance with information from an access router.
Patent GB-2410479-A (GB)
Title: Motor vehicle turntable
Inventor: BUTCHER GLENN JOHN
IPC: B60S13/02
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: The turntable (1) is controllably rotatable to re-orient a vehicle disposed thereon. A support (2) takes a substantially planar upper surface comprising paving. A drive motor (7) may rotate the support (2), preferably acting on a rim (5). The paving may comprise an array of individual paving elements (8), or a continuous paving material, such as tarmacadam, asphalt, concrete or the like.
Patent GB-2425167-A (GB)
Title: Illumination System and Projector.
Inventor: BOURHILL GRANT
IPC: G03B21/14
Filed: 2005-04-12
Abstract: An illumination system is provided for a projector. The system comprises a light source (30) which directs light along a main optical path (32) through the system and through the projector. A deflector (34) deflects part of the spectrum from the light source (30), such as ultraviolet radiation, out of the main path while passing the remainder of the light along the main path. A wavelength converter (35, 36) is disposed outside the optical path. The converter (35, 36) gathers the incident radiation and converts part of this to a different part of the spectrum, for example for augmenting spectral deficiencies in the light from the light source (30). The converted visible radiation is then supplied to a combiner (37) in the main path for combining the light from the converter (35, 36) with light from the light source (30), for example for illuminating one or more spatial light modulating panels in a projector.
Patent GB-2425436-A (GB)
Title: Loudspeaker horn with movable sound-dispersing vane
Inventor: THOMPSON AMBROSE
IPC: H04R1/30
Filed: 2005-04-21
Abstract: A loudspeaker horn 20 includes a pair of opposed flared sides 22, 24 defining a passage diverging to a mouth, and a vane 26 positioned in the passage for steering sound waves through the passage. The vane may have a straight configuration and be either centrally located between the flared sides or laterally offset in the diverging passage. The vane 26 may be fixed in position or, more preferably, be pivotable so as to be adjustable before each new use according to conditions at that use. The horn may be part of a horn unit that includes a funnel 28 for feeding sound to the horn, and the horn or horn unit may be part of a horn loudspeaker.
Patent GB-2428006-A (GB)
Title: AMI-3 vaccine comprising group A Streptococcus pyogenes bacteria
Inventor: MOROV JEVGENIS
IPC: A61K35/74
Filed: 2005-07-07
Abstract: A composition comprising live attenuated group A …-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes bacterial cells. This is called a comprehensive immunotherapeutic vaccine AMI-3. The cells are initially grown with meat-peptone broth and glucose at pH 7.6-7.8, transferred to solid blood agar for 24-48 hours and then cultured to obtain a solution of 1-2 billion cells per ml. This is then used to prepare a pharmaceutical composition. Use of this composition in the treatment of a variety of diseases, including cancer, anti-viral, such as HIV, allergic and cardio-vascular (arterio-sclerosis) conditions are disclosed. Methods of treatment are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2429375-A (GB)
Title: Mobile Radio Communications Device and Related Method and System
Inventor: ROBERTS MICHAEL
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2005-08-18
Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of providing point-to-point MBMS transmission on a mobile radio communications device including the step of employing a High-Speed Downlink Packet Access channel for the said point-to-point transmission.
Patent GB-2428365-A (GB)
Title: Fruit snack made from a gelled natural fruit pulp and a method of its manufacture
Inventor: JACOPS LUC LEO IVONNE
IPC: A23L29/20
Filed: 2005-08-24
Abstract: A packaged, shelf stable, gelled natural fruit pulp, wherein the natural pectins of said fruit pulp have been substantially demethoxylated by the action of a pectinmethylesterase enzyme. Also provided is a method of preparation of a packaged, ambient-stable, natural fruit product comprising the following steps: <SL> <LI>(a) comminuting a fresh fruit to provide a fresh fruit pulp; <LI>(b) adding a pectin methylesterase (PME) enzyme to the fresh fruit pulp; <LI>(c) packaging the fresh fruit pulp and PME in a sealed, substantially oxygen-impermeable container; <LI>(d) incubating the fresh fruit pulp and PME to demethoxylate natural fruit pectins in said pulp and thereby convert the pulp to a dimensionally stable gel bar; and <LI>(e) treating the packaged pulp and PME with heat and/or high pressure to render the product shelf stable. </SL>
Patent GB-2418058-A (GB)
Title: Battery Pack
Inventor: MATTHIAS WOLF
IPC: H01M50/522
Filed: 2005-09-07
Abstract: The invention relates to a battery pack (2) for the power supply of an electrical appliance, in particular of an electric tool, with a casing (4) consisting at least partially of plastic, which receives at least one battery cell (6) . It is stipulated that the plastic is a polyethylene (PE) with a density of more than 0.93 g/cm<â> (HDPE).
Patent GB-2418859-A (GB)
Title: Multi-Fragrance Scent Dispenser
Inventor: YIP PO CHUN
IPC: A61L9/03
Filed: 2004-04-15
Abstract: A multi-fragrance scent dispenser includes a housing having an outlet opening; first and second holders in the housing for holding first and second liquid fragrance containers having first and second wicks, respectively, extending out of the first and second liquid fragrance containers; a first heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the first wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a second heater positioned in the housing to be in surrounding relation to the second wick when the first liquid fragrance container is held by the first holder; a control circuit which selectively controls activation of the first and second heaters; and a blocking plate movable relative to the heaters for at least partially blocking escape of evaporated fragrance through the outlet opening from at least one of the first and second wicks.
Patent GB-2417531-A (GB)
Title: Brakepad holder
Inventor: THOMPSON KRISTIAN OLAF JAMES
IPC: F16D65/092
Filed: 2004-06-29
Abstract: A brakepad holder is connected to a brake caliper mechanism on a rear surface, and defines a slot (28) on a front surface, open at one end (36) and dovetail-shapedin section, to locate a correspondingly shaped projection on a brakepad. At the open end the radially innermost side of the slot widens out (32), and the other side of the slot defines an arcuate cutout (34) near the open end, such that a dovetail-shaped projection of a brakepad can be inserted into the slot with the longitudinal axis of the dovetail projection at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the slot, and then swung into alignment with the longitudinal axis of the slot as the radially outermost part of the dovetail projection engages the arcuate cutout (34). This enables a larger brakepad to be inserted into the holder without contacting the wheel rim. The dimensions of these two features can be selected so that a particular brakepad can be Used. Once the brakepads are installed, they are secured by a retaining clip (48) in a transverse groove (42).
Patent GB-2435696-A (GB)
Title: Shaker for printer toner cartridge
Inventor: COPPARD KEVIN
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 2006-03-04
Abstract: The Shaker unit is an electrical and or electromechanical component. It can be fitted independently to an electronic printer or be an integral part of an electrical printer. The Shaker may also be an integral part of a toner cartridge. The Shaker has electronic circuitry to allow interaction and installation into an electronic printer management or control system. The Shaker generates rectilinear or circular movement and forces when activated. The Shaker has a means to minimize the forces produced by the movement in a controlled manner.
Patent GB-2436188-A (GB)
Title: Short range radio device
Inventor: HUNN NICHOLAS
IPC: H04B1/38
Filed: 2006-03-16
Abstract: A radio communication system comprises a plurality of Bluetooth radio devices 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d. Each device has a microphone 5, an audio output, such as a loudspeaker 7, and a short range radio transceiver 2a, 2b capable of communicating digital data with a plurality of compatible neighbouring radio devices. Each radio device is configured to receive outgoing audio data from a first neighbouring radio device, to mix an input audio signal received at the microphone 5 with the received outgoing audio data and to transmit the combined audio data to a second neighbouring radio device. Each radio device is further configured to receive incoming audio data from the second radio device, to output an output audio signal corresponding to the received incoming audio data to the audio output and to re-transmit the received incoming audio data to the first radio device. The radio devices form a communication chain and each radio device is in communication with a maximum of one first radio device and one second radio device. A start radio device 1a which has no first neighbouring radio device is configured to transmit to the second radio device audio data corresponding to only the input audio signal. An end radio device 1d which has no second neighbouring radio device is configured to re-transmit the combined audio data to the first radio device.
Patent GB-2425315-A (GB)
Title: Water-soluble fluoro-substituted cyanine dyes, as reactive fluorescence labelling reagents, and precursor 2-methyl-3H-indole derivatives
Inventor: COOPER MICHAEL EDWARD
IPC: C07D209/08
Filed: 2006-04-18
Abstract: Disclosed are cyanine dyes that are useful for labelling and detecting biological and other materials. The dyes are of formula (I): <EMI ID=1.1 HE=50 WI=99 LX=616 LY=664 TI=CF> <PC>in which the substituents are as defined in claim 1 and, in particular, at least one of groups R<1>, R<2>, R<3>, R<4>, R<5>, R<6>, R<7>, R<8>, R<9>, R<10> R<11>, R<12>, R<13> and R<14> is -L-M or-L-P, where L is a linking group, M is a target bonding group and P is a conjugated component, and at least one of groups R<3>, R<4>, R<5>, R<6>, R<7>, R<8>, R<9> and R<10> comprises fluorine. The use of cyanine dyes substituted by fluorine and having additional substitution with three or more sulphonic acid groups for labelling biological target molecules results in a labelled product in which there is reduced dye-dye aggregation and improved photostability, compared with cyanine dyes having no such substitutions. The dyes of the present invention are particularly useful in assays involving fluorescence detection where continual or repeated excitation is a requirement, for example in kinetic studies, or in microarray analyses where microarray slides may need to be reanalysed over a period of days. Also disclosed are precursor 2-methyl-indolinium derivatives as defined in claim 46, as well as related cyanine dyes and 2-methyl-indolinium derivatives as defined in claims 35, 53 and 56, and 4,5,6,7-tetrafluoro-2,3-dimethyl-3H-indoles with either a 5-carboxypentyl or 4-sulphobutyl substituent in the 3-position.
Patent GB-2429626-A (GB)
Title: Rosemary herbal beverage powder and a process thereof
Inventor: BORSE BABASAHEB BHASKARRAO
IPC: A23L1/30
Filed: 2003-12-26
Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a readily reconstitutable herbal beverage concentrate in powder form. The process in particular, describes the method of preparation of herbal beverage concentrate from rosemary using a set of unit operations and approved food grade additives. The invention describes a rosemary herbal beverage powder comprising encapsulated rosemary flavor 0.47-3.70%,rosemary extract 4.60-10.50%, sucrose 84.30-94.90%, organic acid 0.07-1.60%, and sodium benzoate 0.01-0.40%
Patent GB-2429132-A (GB)
Title: Digital camera with adjustable sensor position
Inventor: INABA MINORU
IPC: G03B17/18
Filed: 2006-08-10
Abstract: A digital camera 14 comprises an image sensor element 3 mounted upon a substrate 2. The substrate is held against the camera body by a plate spring 5, or similar means. Rack and pinion adjusting mechanisms are provided to independently move the substrate in the vertical direction and horizontal directions upon rotation of dials 6,10. Adjustment of the image focused upon the image sensor is thereby effected. Vertical and horizontal lines (22-25, figure 2) may be overlaid up the displayed image and their positions can be independently adjusted. A dustproof plate (34, figure 3) is fixed between an interchangeable lens section and the camera body 1 to prevent dust from adhering to the surface of the image sensor.
Patent GB-2427639-A (GB)
Title: Modular design for downhole ECD-management devices and related methods
Inventor: KRUEGER SVEN
IPC: B63B21/50
Filed: 2005-03-23
Abstract: One or more components of a wellbore drilling assembly utilize a modular construction to facilitate assembly, disassembly, repair and/or maintenance of a wellbore drilling assembly and/or to extend the overall operating capabilities of the drilling assembly. In one embodiment, a modular construction is used for an APD Device (170) a motor driving the modular APD Device, a comminution device, and an annular seal. Individual modules can be configured have different operating set points, operating parameters and characteristics sand/or to extend the overall operating capabilities of (the drilling assem+y. In one embodiment, a modular construction is used for an APD Device, a motor driving the modular APD Device, a comminution device, and an annular seal. Individual modules can be configure have different operating s et points, operating parameters and characteristics (e.g., rotational speeds, flow rates, pressure differentials, etc.) and/or different responses to given environmental factors or conditions (e.g. pressure, temperature, wellbore fluid chemistry, etc.). In one embodiment, the high-pressure seals used in conjuctio with the APD Device and/or motor is a hydrodynamic seal that provides a selected leak or flow rates. Optionally, the seal is modular to provide different degrees of leak rates and/or different functional characteristics.
Patent GB-2443248-A (GB)
Title: Seismography system using GPS timing signals
Inventor: KEEGAN CONOR
IPC: G01V1/00
Filed: 2006-10-23
Abstract: Data received from satellite positioning systems (GNSS, GPS) is used to obtain time and position information. A seismic sensor 10 (e.g. airgun, thumper) and a seismic source 20 each include a time signal receiver and means to store the absolute time at which the seismic signals were transmitted and received. The time signal receivers may be located remotely from the seismic transducers, with the time signal being communicated via a fibre optic link. The time and position information is used to determine propagation times of pressure waves between a seismic source 10 and a seismic sensor 20. Propagation times are determined accurately since errors due to the time taken from triggering the source until the pressure wave starts to propagate, the accuracy of the sensors, timing errors introduced by transmitting signals in cables and the signal conversion and synchronization of the seismograph are eliminated.
Patent GB-2432825-A (GB)
Title: Can lid
Inventor: SHINGURYO TAKURO
IPC: B65D17/347
Filed: 2005-09-21
Abstract: A can lid has a rivet inclination restricting section (18) on an upper surface (10a) of a can lid body (10). The rivet inclination restricting section (18) is at a position in a region that is opposite a rivet (11) from an opening (14) but avoids a coining section (20b or 20c). The rivet inclination restricting section (18) causes metal of the can lid body (10) to flow to the rivet (11) side to correct or prevent the inclination of the rivet (11), the metal being metal located between the rivet (11) and the rivet inclination restricting section (18).
Patent GB-2438069-A (GB)
Title: Sigma delta modulator including controller
Inventor: WANG WEN-CHI
IPC: H03M3/02
Filed: 2007-05-08
Abstract: A sigma-delta modulator 10 and an output rate reduction method are disclosed. The sigma-delta modulator comprises an integrator 11, an analogue-to-digital converter 12, and a controller 14. An input signal 101 is received by the integrator 11 to generate an integrated signal 111. The integrated signal 111 is then converted by the analogue-to-digital 12 converter into a digital modulation signal 121. The input signal 101 is received by the controller 14 to calculate an input signal power 141. The analogue-to-digital converter 12 can be controlled by the controller 14 based on a predetermined power value 144 and a sum of the input signal power 141 and a total quantization error power 142 . By the way mentioned above, the output rate of the sigma-delta modulator 10 is reduced.
Patent GB-2451525-A (GB)
Title: Amplifier with a switched power supply
Inventor: LESSO JOHN PAUL
IPC: H02M3/07
Filed: 2007-08-30
Abstract: A power amplifier 106 is supplied with voltage by a switching power supply 304 whose switching frequency varies with a volume setting signal to a pre-amplifier 118. The switching frequency is determined by clock generator 306 and may also depend on the variable gain of preamplifier 118, and on the input signal, detected by an envelope detector 302. Switching power supply 304 may be a level-shifting charge pump (fig 14a) comprising a flying capacitor (fig 14a, Cf) a network of switches (fig 14a, S1-S6) and reservoir capacitors 108,110 and that can supply plural voltages to the power amplifier. When the volume is large the reservoir capacitors will discharge rapidly so an increased switching frequency can maintain their voltage at an adequate level. The circuit may implemented as an integrated circuit such as an ASIC or FPGA using suitable control code. It may be used as part of an audio or video system such as an MP3 player, a mobile phone, camera or navigation system and may be battery or mains powered.
Patent GB-2442116-A (GB)
Title: Reporter systems for promoters of fermentative or metabolic pathways in bacteria
Inventor: CONTAG PAMELA REILLY
IPC: C12M1/00
Filed: 2007-09-17
Abstract: A reporter construct comprising a light-emitting reporter, such as luceiferase, operative linked to a promoter of a gene expressed in a fermentative or synthetic pathway in a cell is disclosed. The pathway may be a solventogenesis pathway, such as one producing acetone, ethanol or butanol, preferably from Clostridium, E.Coli, Z. mobilis or S. cerevisiae. The expression of the reporter correlates with the expression of the target product of the fermentative or synthetic pathway, and therefore the amount of light produced by the reporter indicates the amount of target product being produced. When the reporter is measured in real time, it provides information that can be used to regulate culture conditions and to optimize production of the target product.