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Patent GB-2390143-A (GB)
Title: Instantaneous water heater housing
Inventor: COCKER ROBIN CRAIG
IPC: F24H1/10
Filed: 2003-06-17
Abstract: A front cover 2, such as for a shower, is attached to various functional components of the water heater. The functional components, including a heater can 14, water inlets 8 & 10, water outlet 19, and flow control button 22, are attached to one another rather than mounted onto a back plate. The self-supporting assembly of components is mounted to a wall via screw holes 30 & 32. The functional components may be grouped together in separate modules i.e. a heater module, an electrical module, and a valve module. Each module is self-supporting and interchangeable for versatility in the desired arrangement e.g. the mechanically-controlled valve module may be replaced with an electrically-controlled valve module. A splash guard (70 , figure 2) may be provided to shield the components of the electrical module.
Patent GB-2404142-A (GB)
Title: Bath protection apparatus
Inventor: COLLINS STEPHEN JAMES
IPC: A47K3/00
Filed: 2003-07-24
Abstract: Apparatus for restraining a bath protection cover (2) in place comprising a restraining strut (22) including extension means (34, 38) for adjusting the length of the strut (22) and bearing means (24, 26) at opposite ends of the strut (22) for respectively engaging the cover (2) inside the bath (54) and being urged towards a wall (52) adjacent to the bath (54). The strut includes cover gripping means for gripping the cover (2) adjacent to the bearing means (26) for being urged towards the wall (52). Further aspects of the invention provide the bath protection cover (2) which includes a peripheral portion and a contoured portion shaped so as to line a typical domestic bath and apparatus including the cover (2) and at least one of the restraining struts (22).
Patent GB-2405259-A (GB)
Title: Current isolation in photonic devices
Inventor: CHAN YUEN CHUEN
IPC: H01S5/02
Filed: 2003-08-18
Abstract: A ridge 29 of high band gap undoped InP is used a current isolation structure. The structure may be used to provide current isolation between sections of a multi-section laser or between individual devices such as lasers, modulators, detectors waveguides etc in a photonic integrated circuit.
Patent GB-2392686-A (GB)
Title: Joining wellbore casings by two-step radial expansion
Inventor: COOK ROBERT LANCE
IPC: F16L13/14
Filed: 2000-07-07
Abstract: A method of joining a first tubular member 3770 to a second tubular member 3755 comprising: positioning at least a portion of the second tubular member 3755 within the first tubular member 3770 radially expanding at least a portion of the second tubular member into contact with the first tubular member; and radially expanding the first and second tubular members; wherein the interior diameter of the radially expanded second tubular member is substantially equal to the interior diameter of the radially unexpanded portion of the first tubular member.
Patent GB-2397326-A (GB)
Title: A method and arrangement for installation and removal of objects at sea
Inventor: ROERASS HELGE
IPC: E02B17/08
Filed: 2004-01-13
Abstract: In a method and arrangement for installation or removal of a deck structure at an offshore location, the deck structure has deck legs (5) which correspond to support legs (13) on the support structure. Each deck legs (5) has a jack mechanism, with an associated piston (1) . The piston comes into contact with and is supported by the top part (3) of the corresponding support leg (13) at the beginning of a procedure for transferring the weight of the deck structure from the vessel to the support legs (13) . During this procedure, wave-induced motions of the vessel (12) lift the deck structure with respect to the support structure, and the pistons (1) extend further below the deck legs (5) when a higher wave is encountered. The pistons (1) are prevented from moving back into the deck legs (5) during the weight transfer by mechanically locking the pistons (1) in the legs by means of a one-way ratchet type mechanism (2, Fig 2).
Patent GB-2411066-A (GB)
Title: Optical coherence tomography apparatus
Inventor: PODOLEANU ADRIAN
IPC: A61B3/10
Filed: 2004-02-14
Abstract: An optical coherence tomography (OCT) apparatus includes an optical source 1, an interferometer generating an object beam 5 and a reference beam 4, a transverse scanner 11 for scanning an object 15/16 with said object beam, and a processor 26 for generating an OCT image from an OCT signal returned by said interferometer. At least the optical source, the interferometer, and the scanner are mounted on a common translation stage 31 which is displaceable towards and away from said object. Dynamic focus is provided when the scanner and a folded object path are placed upon the translation stage.
Patent GB-2401681-A (GB)
Title: Head rotation measurement apparatus
Inventor: CARTY JOHN
IPC: A61B5/11
Filed: 2004-04-14
Abstract: A measurement apparatus 1 comprises a light source 2 on a head-mounted support 3. Also, rails 5, 6, (7) extend through 180{ around a patient on three walls. The rails 5, 6, (7) may be mounted on the wall of a room, such as a room for treatment for a patient's shoulder and neck stiffness. Suspended indicators 10, 11, 12 run on the rails 5, (7) to indicate the extent of rotation of the patient's head at various stages, as evidenced by the locations of a beam spot on this wall near the rails. The light source 2 comprises an on/off switch which is operated by simply rotating the cylindrical housing (20), and a spirit level (23) for indicating that a beam from the source is horizontal.
Patent GB-2413339-A (GB)
Title: Lost shuttering having walls of expanded metal mesh
Inventor: KILLARNEY TONY
IPC: E02D27/32
Filed: 2004-04-22
Abstract: Device 1 for forming a concrete foundation has a frame 2 comprising posts 6 supporting bars 4. Sheet material 10 covers the frame and comprises a layer of expanded metal mesh (12, fig 3) sandwiched between two layers of metal grids (14, 16, fig 3). The frame 2 may be rectangular with a post 6 at each corner, preferably supporting five spaced transverse bars 4. The bars and posts may be metallic, preferably steel. The sheet material 10 may comprise a single bent sheet welded to the frame 2. The two grids (14, 16) preferably comprise spaced parallel bars and may be arranged transversely to each other. The mesh (12) may be welded between the two grids. In use, concrete may be poured into the excavated hole (24, fig 6) outside of the formwork 1 to secure it, preferably some concrete is poured into the formwork 1 to form a base (26, fig 6) before a support leg (22, fig 6), e.g. for a pylon, is introduced and the formwork is filled with concrete (28, fig 6).
Patent GB-2415111-A (GB)
Title: Modifying transmission characteristics according to instructions contained within an acknowledgement frame
Inventor: HAINES RUSSELL JOHN
IPC: H04L1/20
Filed: 2004-06-08
Abstract: A signal processing method, particularly in a MIMO wireless communications system, is capable of receiving a DATA frame and responding with transmission of an ACK frame, the ACK frame being of conventional structure in that it contains a reserved portion and an active portion, the ACK frame further containing, in the reserved portion, information defining a transmission mode selection message for interpretation by suitably configured communications apparatus. In such apparatus, the message is interpreted as an indication of the transmission mode, of a plurality available, to be used in future transmissions of frames of information. The transmission mode selection message could for example indicate a new data rate. The reserved portion used to transport the mode selection message could be the second part of a 16-bit Service field (see Figures 1 and 2), the first part of the service field containing initialisation values. Alternatively the mode selection message could be transported in place of one or more pad bits.
Patent GB-2401764-A (GB)
Title: System clock synchronisation using a phase-locked loop (PLL)
Inventor: GOODINGS CHRIS J
IPC: H04L7/08
Filed: 2002-01-03
Abstract: An apparatus for synchronising the clocks of wireless devices in a digital communications system employs a digital phase-locked loop (PLL). The feedback loop includes a counter 100, a loop filter 120, a summing block 140, a loop gain block 150, a digital-to-analogue converter DAC 160 and a voltage controlled oscillator VCXO 170. The counter includes an input connected to the oscillator for counting clock pulses and an output latch line triggered by frame synchronisation signals derived from received signals. The clock pulse counts between frame synchronisation signals are output to the loop filter for averaging and the average combined with a calibration value, such as an expected pulse count, in the summing block. The oscillator, which may be a varactor connected in parallel with a crystal, is controlled on the basis of deviations between actual and expected counts.
Patent GB-2408099-A (GB)
Title: Method for imaging of pre-stack seismic data
Inventor: KELLY STEVE MICHAEL
IPC: G01V1/32
Filed: 2004-10-12
Abstract: Prestack seismic data is imaged by calculating an individual reflectivity for each frequency in the seismic data. Then, a mean reflectivity is calculating over the individual reflectivities. A variance is calculated for the set of reflectivities versus frequency. A second variance is calculated for the upgoing wavefield, using the mean reflectivity. A spatially varying pre-whitening factor is then calculated, using the variance for the reflectivities and the variance for the upgoing wavefield. A reflectivity is calculated at each location, using the spatially varying pre-whitening factor.
Patent GB-2419354-A (GB)
Title: Silicon-metal nanocrystalline structure
Inventor: CANHAM LEIGH
IPC: A61F2/82
Filed: 2004-10-21
Abstract: The invention concerns a silicon structure comprising a metallic component 12 and a silicon component 13, the metallic component and the silicon component being arranged such that at least part of the silicon component is in electrical contact 14 with at least part of the metallic component, characterised in that the silicon component comprises nanocrystalline silicon and the metallic component comprises nanocrystalline metal. The silicon structure may be used for medical applications. eg as a stent or catheter. In other embodiments, the silicon is in beta tin form and either porous with metal in the pores (Fig 2) or the metal can be porous with the silicon in the pores (Fig 3). The metal can be Au, Ag, Pd, Pt, Se, Cu, Bi, W, Mo, Ni, Fe, Al, Ti, Ma, Ca or Mg.
Patent GB-2408364-A (GB)
Title: Method for data file processing
Inventor: HOBERMAN GARY A
IPC: G06F9/46
Filed: 2004-11-19
Abstract: A library of jobs is created, with each of the jobs performing predetermined functions. The jobs include a termination indication, which is success or failure. Input file formats of known file types are determined and a job stream to process the input files is constructed of the jobs linked according to the termination success or failure of the preceding job.
Patent GB-2420491-A (GB)
Title: A roasting device
Inventor: KING ANGELA
IPC: A47J37/07
Filed: 2004-11-24
Abstract: A roasting device suitable for roasting meat comprising: a rotatable spit 18 on which, in use, the meat is located and in which the primary heating effect is supplied by two or more heating units 12 located respectively on opposite sides of the spit adjacent the longitudinal axis of the spit. Each heating unit 12 may be independantly adjustable relative to the position of the spit 18. The heating units may be charcoal burning or gas fired. A cover (fig 6) may be provided to protect roasting meat from the rain.
Patent GB-2422756-A (GB)
Title: Storing or transmitting data representing a 3D object
Inventor: UGAIL HASSAN
IPC: G06T17/10
Filed: 2005-02-01
Abstract: A surface patch of a 3D object is represented by storing a plurality of control curves P1, P2, d1, d2 which act as boundary conditions to a partial differential equation (PDE). Solving the PDE for the boundary conditions given by the control curves P1, P2, d1, d2 allows the PDE surface patch to be created. Each of the control curves is stored as curve data, such as Fourier coefficients. Optionally the object surface patch is also represented with a spine S stored as curve data or as polynomial coefficients.
Patent GB-2422798-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus with an adjustable fence
Inventor: COOK ALISTAIR
IPC: B24B41/06
Filed: 2005-02-05
Abstract: The apparatus comprises a tool 4, a work-table 2 with a first slot 14 therein, a fence 12 which has a second slot 16 therein and a threaded locking member 18. The locking member 18 is received through the two slots 14 & 16 and is operable between an unlocked condition where the fence 12 is pivotable about the locking member 18 relative to the work-table 2 and can be moved in any direction, and a locked condition where the fence 12 is fixed relative to the work-table 2. The locking member 18 is locked by means of a nut (24, Fig. 2) which is prevented from rotating when the locking member 18 is rotated as it abuts part of an L-shaped track (26, Fig. 2) which runs adjacent to the first slot 14 on the underside of the work-table 2. Figure 1 shows a manually driven grinding wheel tool 4. The fence 12 can also be used with a belt sander, a mitre saw, table saw or band saw, or a drilling or milling tool.
Patent GB-2411264-A (GB)
Title: Direct memory access control
Inventor: WRIGLEY CHRISTOPHER EDWIN
IPC: G06F13/28
Filed: 2005-02-09
Abstract: A direct memory access controller (DMAC) 40 for controlling data transfer between a data source 10 and a data destination 20 comprising: a read/write port 47 operable to receive data from said data source via a source bus and to output said received data to said data destination via a destination bus; wherein said direct memory access controller is operable in response to a predetermined number of clock pulses, to control said read/write port to output said received data said predetermined number of clock pulses after having received it. The read/write port may be controlled in response to the predetermined number of clock pulses by including one or more registers 45A, 45B which store received data prior to outputting the data. They may be arranged in parallel, where each register stores alternate items of received data, or in a serial configuration (Fig 7) when the predetermined number of clock pulses is at least two.
Patent GB-2423368-A (GB)
Title: Push-fit body implantable position sensor
Inventor: NITZAN YAACOV
IPC: G01D11/24
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A sensor 100 implanted into a body part of a patient is housed in an inwardly deformable external jacket 102 to provide an interference fit with the body part to which it is attached (figure 4). The sensor may be implanted into a bone by pushing the sensor into a prepared hole (130, figure 4). The sensor jacket comprises an inwardly compressible body portion 122 which, when the sensor is implanted into the hole, deforms to secure the sensor in place. Thus the sensor may be implanted using a pressing action rather than the conventional screwing action. The sensor may include a set of coils that produce a position signal in response to an externally provided magnetic field, thus the sensor may be tracked in order to detect the location of the body part to which it is attached.
Patent GB-2424201-A (GB)
Title: Positioning structure for retractable tube assembly
Inventor: LIN THOMAS
IPC: B25G1/04
Filed: 2005-03-19
Abstract: A positioning structure for a retractable tube assembly 12 having a retractable tube set 40, which has two semicircle recesses formed in a bottom wall thereof, and a rotary knob 50, which has a receiving hole 54 formed in a top wall thereof, for locking the rotary knob 50 to the retractable tube 40 includes a positioning member 20 that is movably mounted in the receiving hole 54 of the rotary knob 50 and has a bottom hole 22, and a spring member 30 disposed between the bottom hole 22 of the positioning member 20 and the receiving hole 54 of the rotary knob 50 for pushing the positioning member 20 into one semicircle recess to further lock the rotary knob 50 to the retractable tube set 40. Alternatively, the retractable tube set may have the receiving hole and the rotary knob may have the recess. Also claimed is a pair of hedge shears comprising the retractable tube assembly.
Patent GB-2426839-A (GB)
Title: Automated Provisioning System
Inventor: STERLING KEITH
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2005-06-03
Abstract: An automated provisioning system for provisioning a service or device in a communications network, which system comprises a listener adapted to receive a request from a user and a driver adapted to control operation of the service or device. The driver supports a describe operation, which enumerates which operations are available for the user and co-operates with a control processor, which mediates between the driver and a data store holding information on which operations are available for the user. When a request to provision an available operation is received, the control processor mediates between the data store and driver to determine what information is required to provision the service or device and to permit the driver to provision the service or device. The system dispenses with the table driven approach of known systems.
Patent GB-2426952-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for forming an article
Inventor: CLARKE PETER REGINALD
IPC: B29C45/16
Filed: 2005-06-06
Abstract: A method for forming an article i.e. a food container comprises the steps of providing a continuous web 24 of a substantially oxygen impermeable barrier material. Cutting and stamping out of the web a blank of substantially the same shape as the desired finished article. Placing the blank into a mould cavity 30 of an injection compression moulding machine 16, and injecting molten plastics materials from opposite sides of the blank into the mould cavity prior to full closure of the mould cavity. Closing the mould cavity to compress the two injected quantities of plastics material so as to fill the mould cavity and thereby form a layered article having a layer of the barrier material totally covered on both sides by layers of the plastics material. The substantially oxygen impermeable barrier material may be aluminium or an aluminium alloy and may already be coated with plastics films on both sides. Also included is an embodiment relating to the apparatus used for forming the article.
Patent GB-2428764-A (GB)
Title: Rotary drive system
Inventor: CAMPBELL NIGEL
IPC: B05B3/12
Filed: 2005-08-02
Abstract: This invention relates to a drive system suitable for driving a rotary arm arrangement of a sewage treatment bed, and a method of operating such a system. The drive system comprises a rotary part 16 to be rotated; a drive wheel 22 in driving engagement with the rotary part 16; an electric motor 24 for driving the drive wheel 22; an auxiliary power means, namely a rechargeable battery; and a power control means for automatically switching, in the event of a mains power supply outage, from power from the mains power supply to power from the auxiliary power means. The drive system is preferably a belt drive.
Patent GB-2419318-A (GB)
Title: Integrated moulded automotive trim part with applique
Inventor: COWELCHUK GLENN A
IPC: B29C70/84
Filed: 2005-10-17
Abstract: An improved trim part (12), e.g. a bolster or trim plate, with integrated appliqu’ (14 for use in a trim assembly (8), and a continuous two-shot molding operation that may be performed utilizing a single mold assembly (42), are provided. The trim part (12), i.e. a bolster, includes a substrate (24) formed by mating a male portion 50 of a core 48 with a shot mould cavity 44 and injecting a first material (26) in a first shot of a molding operation. An appliqu’ (14) is provided in a second shot mold cavity (46). The substrate 26, carried on portion 50, is moved to mate with cavity 46 and form a second shot mould chamber 66 about at least a portion of the substrate 26 and applique 14. A cover (28) is then formed between the substrate (24) and appliqu’ (14) by injecting into a mold chamber (66) a second foamed material (30) in a second shot of the molding operation. The formed cover (28) is integrally molded to at least a portion of the substrate (24) and the appliqu’ (14) to form a trim part (12) with integrated appliqu’ (14).
Patent GB-2435327-A (GB)
Title: Transportable Magnetic Resonance Imaging System
Inventor: HOBBS MATTHEW
IPC: F25D3/10
Filed: 2005-11-01
Abstract: A portable MRI or NMR imaging system comprising a cryogen vessel housing cooled equipment, housed within a transportable container. The container is divided into at least three sections. A first section provides accommodation for an operator and access to equipment as required to operate the cooled equipment. A second section houses the cryogen vessel. A third section houses auxiliary equipment required for operation of the cooled equipment but which is not required to be accessed by the operator to operate the equipment. Also provided is a cryostat comprising an outer vacuum container, itself housing a cryogen vessel for containing cooled equipment, wherein space between the cryogen vessel and the outer vacuum container is evacuated. The outer vacuum container is in the form of at least a section of a standard shipping container.
Patent GB-2432781-A (GB)
Title: Device for holding food during slicing
Inventor: BALDWIN ERIC
IPC: B26B29/06
Filed: 2005-11-30
Abstract: A device for holding and manipulating foodstuffs during slicing comprises a generally U-shaped holder having base 3 and side members 11. Slot 12 in the side members serves as a knife guide to assist in forming substantially straight cuts in the foodstuff, whilst a corresponding recess slot in the base allows the knife to pass all the way through it. A push plate 2, operated by knob 21 is mounted on bearings which ride within horizontal slots 13 in the side members. Push plate 2 urges the foodstuff towards guide slot 12 for slicing. The base may be equipped with resilient feet (32) and have stiffening ribs (34). The apparatus is constructed from food grade nylon, polypropylene or acrylic.
Patent GB-2421205-A (GB)
Title: Multiple sieve grading apparatus
Inventor: CSETENYI LASZLO JOZSEF
IPC: B07B1/02
Filed: 2005-12-12
Abstract: An apparatus 3 is disclosed for grading and arranging decorative chips, such as gravel, pebbles, beads or the like, enabling repeated use. Each type of chip (figs 3a-c) is distinguished with respect to the others by predefined size ranges and by the colour of the chips. A plurality of sieve elements 5,7,9 separate the chip types by each having a mesh 11,13,15 with a size limit smaller than the size of the chips to be retained therein. Thus the chips are separated dependent on their sizes. The stackable components may also comprise motors (85,87,89, fig 6) so as to vibrate the sieves. Each sieve unit may also comprise a collection of meshes (fig 5), each of which is removable.
Patent GB-2433488-A (GB)
Title: Tray Load Mover
Inventor: SHERMAN LOUIS ARTHUR EDWARD
IPC: B66F3/40
Filed: 2005-12-23
Abstract: A low profile tray designed to be inserted under heavy domestic loads e.g. washing machine, to allow easy movement of the load from its normal working position, such that access for inspections or servicing is available to normally inaccessible areas. The tray has a fixed base (1, Fig 1) with wheels (3, Fig 1) and a top plate (2, Fig 1) which can move a fixed distance vertically while being attached to the base tray with flexible skirting (4, Fig 1). A pneumatic action is provided, such that when air is forced into the attachment (6, Fig 1) using a standard bicycle pump, the top plate is forced upwards to make contact with the load. When good contact is made, the top plate transfers the weight of the load onto the base tray's four wheels. The load may then be more easily moved as required.